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07-20-2011, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysSAI
/random thought
Sometimes I wonder if GLOs claim members that become famous even if they don't pay/weren't fabulous/don't donate as alumnae/whatever just so they can say that Suzy MovieStar is an EFG. Like, name dropping normal people do--but on the GLO scale.
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I would wager if a GLO ran around saying "Barry Gibb* is an alumnus!!" but Barry Gibb was a real cheese dick in college and still owes his pledge brothers tons of money, those guys would have NO problem saying "yeah Barry Gibb was a brother, but he's a cheese dick and not welcome at the house at homecoming." I'm sure if a situation like that comes up, the GLO downplays the famous person's membership quickly and doesn't put them on the website.
The majority of NPC and NIC members don't donate as alums. That's not really a reason to not claim someone.
*listening to the Bee Gees and he was the first name that came to mind.
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07-20-2011, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysSAI
/random thought
Sometimes I wonder if GLOs claim members that become famous even if they don't pay/weren't fabulous/don't donate as alumnae/whatever just so they can say that Suzy MovieStar is an EFG. Like, name dropping normal people do--but on the GLO scale.
I mean, is it really that easy? I'm delinquent on my collegiate dues and haven't paid the 4 semesters prior to my graduation. Do I really just pay up who knows how much later and POOF I'm in good standing and get to be on the cover of the magazine?
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Well, I know that we have a procedure for paying up and being restored to good standing -- it's not just a "we'll make an exception for famous alum" situation.
One person who availed himself of it -- Bro. Ruben Studdard was initiated by our Omicron Delta chapter (Alabama A&M). From what I heard and read, it was indeed a case of him paying up when he was able.
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07-20-2011, 01:04 PM
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Huh, I always heard Carrie was a Tri-Delta, but apparently she is actually a Sigma. Cool!
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07-20-2011, 02:59 PM
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While we have many an African President, Nelson Mandela is not one of us.
That was a big rumor before the internet.
Oh and Morris Chestnut isn't either.
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07-20-2011, 04:14 PM
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While we have many an African President, Nelson Mandela is not one of us.
That was a big rumor before the internet.
Oh and Morris Chestnut isn't either.
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He better be one by centennial! I can't deal with him not being a Sigma.
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07-20-2011, 05:05 PM
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Country singer Luke Bryan was Sigma Chi at Georgia Southern, according to a couple of bio's I've read. One also said his wife was ADPi. I wonder if that's what inspired his song "Sorority Girls"???!!
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07-20-2011, 08:26 PM
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Not an urban legend
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Originally Posted by greekdee
Country singer Luke Bryan was Sigma Chi at Georgia Southern, according to a couple of bio's I've read. One also said his wife was ADPi. I wonder if that's what inspired his song "Sorority Girls"???!!
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Luke Bryan is a Sigma Chi.
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09-12-2011, 03:35 PM
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New one to me! Robin McGraw, wife of Dr. Phil (not OUR GC DrPhil!) is an alumna initiate from the Omicron chapter at USC!
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09-12-2011, 03:39 PM
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The author of The Help is now being claimed by Phi Mu.
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09-12-2011, 03:41 PM
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The author of The Help is now being claimed by Phi Mu.
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The main character and her friends were Chi O's in the book.
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09-12-2011, 10:24 PM
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Phi Mu
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The author of The Help is now being claimed by Phi Mu.
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She's been claimed a while ago. She's from our Alpha Zeta chapter at the University of Alabama. Skeeter, however, was a Chi Omega from Ole Miss. In fact, our Phi Mu page on Facebook has been updated continuously about Kathryn Stockett. I'm pretty sure it was her (or Dana Ivey-another Phi Mu who happened to be in the movie) that sent HQ tickets to the premiere.
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09-12-2011, 10:34 PM
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I could name drop a movie star who I'm sure everyone here has seen, but there's some sort of question about her membership (not paid up, disaffiliated, lots of stories). I still see her name in a lot of chapter websites, though. And if it's a dues thing, then she should be ashamed of herself!
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09-12-2011, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by honeychile
I could name drop a movie star who I'm sure everyone here has seen, but there's some sort of question about her membership (not paid up, disaffiliated, lots of stories). I still see her name in a lot of chapter websites, though. And if it's a dues thing, then she should be ashamed of herself!
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Unless she really doesn't care one way or the other.
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09-12-2011, 10:42 PM
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Unless she really doesn't care one way or the other.
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Exactly. As I said, I don't know the real story about it, so what's to say what's in her mind.
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09-13-2011, 04:31 AM
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All I want to say is that my badge was designed by Tiffany's, was voted Most Beautiful, has gone to the moon, and is in the Smithsonian. Also, Betty Crocker was a founding member of Xi Delta's alpha chapter.
Thank you. That is all.
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