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[33girl]

Geez Jess, you missed the boat on this one.

Ashleycamille, meet BLACKROSE.

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/se...earchid=132066

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Geez Jess, you missed the boat on this one.

Ashleycamille, meet BLACKROSE.

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/se...earchid=132066

I thought about that...but I figured purposely subjecting someone to BlACKROSE's posts would be considered "Cruel & Unusual"... (not that this poster has much better typing skills ).

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I thought about that...but I figured purposely subjecting someone to BlACKROSE's posts would be considered "Cruel & Unusual"... (not that this poster has much better typing skills ).

That is just wrong. Funny, but wrong.

[Xidelt]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I thought about that...but I figured purposely subjecting someone to BlACKROSE's posts would be considered "Cruel & Unusual"... (not that this poster has much better typing skills ).

No, going to MOM's website and trying to figure out WTH they're all about is "Cruel and Unusual".

This post was brought to you by "Hooked on Phonics".

[ashleycamille]

I was looking into student organizations and sororities a while ago. I had been recently married and i wasnt sure of the requirements so I asked one of the girls I had class with that was in a sorority if it was ok if you were married. She informed me that being married was fine but having kids "was not okay at all." At the time I didnt realize I was pregnant so I didnt even worry about that remark but when I found out I was that kind of turned me away from the traditional sororities on campus.

[LPIDelta]

I think it depends on the school and the chapter. I have advised chapters with older women with children.

One woman with younger children did not bring them to chapter events (never to meetings) although if we were having an informal picnic or something of that nature she would.

She was looking for something to have for herself, so it was not a conflict that her children were not involved. But its entirely possible that the culture at other schools is different in this regard.

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Geez Jess, you missed the boat on this one.

Ashleycamille, meet BLACKROSE.

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/se...earchid=132066

There's also Mu Rho Sigma ... no idea how you start a chapter or anything, but it sounds like they would meet your needs.

[ashleycamille]

thanks i will look them up

[adpiucf]

Sorry to be a killjoy, but I just don't get where a young mom/student thinks that it would be less of a time committment to found a new student organization, actively recruit members and plan activities for them than to be a member of an existing campus group where all you need to do is show up, and where taking on a leadership role is up to you.

You don't need to be starting a sorority/campus organization. Any local founder you speak to will tell you it takes a ton of work, effort and more work over years, some disappointment, a lot of late nights, and yes, more work. Doesn't quite sound like that is what you are looking for. Get involved with another established activity on campus.

[babylyne]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Sorry to be a killjoy, but I just don't get where a young mom/student thinks that it would be less of a time committment to found a new student organization, actively recruit members and plan activities for them than to be a member of an existing campus group where all you need to do is show up, and where taking on a leadership role is up to you.

You don't need to be starting a sorority/campus organization. Any local founder you speak to will tell you it takes a ton of work, effort and more work over years, some disappointment, a lot of late nights, and yes, more work. Doesn't quite sound like that is what you are looking for. Get involved with another established activity on campus.

I agree, Have you looked into becoming an Alumnae Initiate? I founded my chapter while married and I had to make a ton of sacrificies when it came to spending time with my hubby or recruitment events.

In the end it took a huge toll on my relationship, but we worked past it. However, if asked to do it again? I would hire an assistant! Another one of my founding sisters was married as well and we tried to reach out to the "non-traditional" students. Most just did not have the time to dedicate themselves to a starting organization.

Just something to consider.

*Also just because you cant be "active" you can still be a valuble asset as an Alumnae initiate and still participate in all the fun stuff.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by babylyne

I agree, Have you looked into becoming an Alumnae Initiate?

etc.....

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by babylyne

I agree, Have you looked into becoming an Alumnae Initiate? I founded my chapter while married and I had to make a ton of sacrificies when it came to spending time with my hubby or recruitment events.

In the end it took a huge toll on my relationship, but we worked past it. However, if asked to do it again? I would hire an assistant! Another one of my founding sisters was married as well and we tried to reach out to the "non-traditional" students. Most just did not have the time to dedicate themselves to a starting organization.

Just something to consider.

*Also just because you cant be "active" you can still be a valuble asset as an Alumnae initiate and still participate in all the fun stuff.

*RUNS AWAY SCREAMING*

You did NOT just say that...

Originally Posted by babylyne

I agree, Have you looked into becoming an Alumnae Initiate?

Just something to consider.

NO.

[greekalum]

I am wondering how long it will be before some of these women band together and form Alpha Iota, the first virtual sorority for any and all who are interested, whatever there age, collegiate status, or sanity level.

[aopirose]

Maybe she was asking the OP to consider her sorority, DZO, for AI.