anyone have experience with the AI process?

roxydiva · #1 08-28-2009, 10:53 AM

hi ladies, i got some info from HQ about the AI process. my best friend might be interested in it. she didnt go to college, and obviously never joined a sorority. just wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience with this? thanks ladies!

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baci · #2 08-28-2009, 10:59 AM

I have had a few acquaintances that were part of an AI experience.

When it comes to AI it varies greatly from org to org, so not sure what information you are looking for. If you belong to a sorority and you have gathered information for your friend you may be her best source of information regarding AI for "your org."

What additional info. might you be looking for?

Xylochick216 · #3 08-28-2009, 11:04 AM

Historically, in Alpha Chi Omega, Alumnae Initiates have been women who have given service to Alpha Chi, such as a long-time advisor or house mother. Most AI programs I've seen require a woman to have a college degree and have reasons to join, not just that they're a great person who didn't join in college. Give HQ a call with your questions.

CutiePie2000 · #4 08-28-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Xylochick216

Historically, in Alpha Chi Omega, Alumnae Initiates have been women who have given service to Alpha Chi, such as a long-time advisor or house mother.

Word.

To sum up the above, the org should be approaching her, rather than her approaching them.

Munchkin03 · #5 08-28-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Xylochick216

Historically, in Alpha Chi Omega, Alumnae Initiates have been women who have given service to Alpha Chi, such as a long-time advisor or house mother. Most AI programs I've seen require a woman to have a college degree and have reasons to join, not just that they're a great person who didn't join in college. Give HQ a call with your questions.

This is true.

The OP, however, noted that her friend had received information from HQ already and had questions. So it sounds like HQ approached her friend first. Also, I looked at the new website a little more and there's a LOT more information about AI, and who to talk to, than I ever thought I'd see on our home page.

MysticCat · #6 08-28-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Munchkin03

The OP, however, noted that her friend had received information from HQ already and had questions.

Actually, I think the OP said that she got the information from their HQ, presumably on behalf of her friend.

Munchkin03 · #7 08-28-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

Actually, I think the OP said that she got the information from their HQ, presumably on behalf of her friend.

Ooops!

It appears that AXO is making AI less selective than it's been in the past. They even have the e-mail address of the person to whom to speak regarding AI.

So, I still wouldn't berate the OP for her post.

roxydiva · #8 08-28-2009, 12:35 PM

hi everyone, thanks for the replies. yes, i did email the contact on the HQ website. i was just curious in general if anyone knows more information about it overall. even if my friend doesn't end up being interested (she was still contemplating it anyway), i had always been a little bit curious about it and how it works past the "this is what you do to be an AI" part.

CutiePie2000 · #9 08-28-2009, 01:21 PM

Becoming an initiate comes with responsibilities, including, at the bare minimum, paying dues every year for the rest of one's life.

It is important that she understand her financial obligations to the org, in addition to other obligations.

axoalum · #10 08-28-2009, 04:18 PM

Hey Roxy-
We initiated our long time house mother when I was an active. I may be able to help. What would you like to know. Would you rather pm me with the questions?