Is 40 to old to join a sorority?

DZRose · #1 11-03-2007, 05:56 PM

While I know that DZ has no age limit, as a 35 year-old woman, I can't imagine why I'd want to spend a lot of my time associating with women nearly half my age. I love my collegiate sisters, but their lives and what is important to them is so different from mine.

Maybe you could contact local alumnae chapters of the sororities in your area and speak to them about possibly becoming an alumnae initiate? You would still be able to share the experience of sisterhood, but get the benefit of hanging out with women who most likely have more in common with you than the younger members.

skylark · #2 11-04-2007, 05:06 PM

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Maybe you could contact local alumnae chapters of the sororities in your area and speak to them about possibly becoming an alumnae initiate? You would still be able to share the experience of sisterhood, but get the benefit of hanging out with women who most likely have more in common with you than the younger members.

Don't you have to be a college graduate to be an AI? That might be a misconception on my part, hence why I am asking the question.

icicle22 · #3 11-04-2007, 06:02 PM

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Don't you have to be a college graduate to be an AI? That might be a misconception on my part, hence why I am asking the question.

That's what I thought, too.

DZRose · #4 11-04-2007, 06:37 PM

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Don't you have to be a college graduate to be an AI? That might be a misconception on my part, hence why I am asking the question.

Our code of regulations state nothing about having to graduate from college to be nominated as an AI. Only that a petition for the proposed member must be signed by the alumnae chapter contact person and a collegiate chapter president if a college chapter is within the vicinity of the alumnae chapter and then submitted to National Council or a committee if so authorized for approval.

A good example, Florence Henderson is an AI of Delta Zeta and I found no mention of her having graduated or even attended any kind of college or university. Obviously, that is an extreme example, but if we have one AI who did not attend any college/university (even though she is famous), I don't see how we could require it of other AI's.

I can't speak for other NPC's though. It might be different from group to group.

fantASTic · #5 11-04-2007, 06:38 PM

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Maybe you could contact local alumnae chapters of the sororities in your area and speak to them about possibly becoming an alumnae initiate? You would still be able to share the experience of sisterhood, but get the benefit of hanging out with women who most likely have more in common with you than the younger members.

No. Check out the thread "Interested Party Saying Hello!" in the AI forum for more info on that.

I would suggest joining a community sorority. My boyfriend's mother and sister joined one of those [the same one], and they love it. It gives them the experience but realizes that they have more time commitments. I would imagine that you have no idea how much time a traditional sorority really takes.

DZRose · #6 11-04-2007, 11:51 PM

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No. Check out the thread "Interested Party Saying Hello!" in the AI forum for more info on that.

I would suggest joining a community sorority. My boyfriend's mother and sister joined one of those [the same one], and they love it. It gives them the experience but realizes that they have more time commitments. I would imagine that you have no idea how much time a traditional sorority really takes.

I am a little confused as to your post. Are you suggesting that she not go AI? While we're suggesting other options, she could always seek out membership in a woman's Masonic organization. There are a bunch out there and I know they are always excited for new members.

ThetaPrincess24 · #7 11-05-2007, 08:26 PM

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No. Check out the thread "Interested Party Saying Hello!" in the AI forum for more info on that.

I would suggest joining a community sorority. My boyfriend's mother and sister joined one of those [the same one], and they love it. It gives them the experience but realizes that they have more time commitments. I would imagine that you have no idea how much time a traditional sorority really takes.

I agree.

Beta Sigma Phi (www.betasigmaphi.org) is a wonderful example of a more community based sorority for women. You still have socials, service opportunities, and leadership opportunities available to you (the amount of which vary from chapter to chapter). There is still a time and financial commitment but it's no where near the time/financial commitment that a traditional college sorority will require of you. There is a lot more to sorority time than scheduled meetings(more of which would be required for you as a new member), social events, sisterhoods, service events, etc. Participation and attendence at these are often times mandatory as well.

CutiePie2000 · #8 11-06-2007, 01:09 AM

On the heels of the "My Little Pony", see if you can solve this very difficult rebus:

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#9 11-06-2007, 03:11 AM

CP2K dear, you're missing a key ingredient of your rebus:

Tom Earp · #10 11-06-2007, 06:54 PM

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On the heels of the "My Little Pony", see if you can solve this very difficult rebus:

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Funny how?

ThetaPrincess24 · #11 11-06-2007, 07:51 PM

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Funny how?

Well I thought it was funny

NutBrnHair · #12 11-06-2007, 07:53 PM

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Funny how?

Is that you holding that leaf blower, Tom Earp?!

ThetaPrincess24 · #13 11-06-2007, 09:43 PM

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Is that you holding that leaf blower, Tom Earp?!

HAHAHAHAHA! I had that same thought!

catiebug · #14 11-06-2007, 10:09 PM

Oh thank God I wasn't the only one who thought that!!!

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Is that you holding that leaf blower, Tom Earp?!

AOII_LB93 · #15 11-06-2007, 10:19 PM

Sorry in advance for the double post, but I saw this and wanted to hurl.

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Maybe you could contact local alumnae chapters of the sororities in your area and speak to them about possibly becoming an alumnae initiate? You would still be able to share the experience of sisterhood, but get the benefit of hanging out with women who most likely have more in common with you than the younger members.

In my best Sigourney Weaver from Alien voice, "Kill me...please."

This is a bad idea...one should not solicit organizations for AI...AI is not for everyone, sorority life is not for everyone. This is why we are selective organizations.