Organizations founded AFTER 1930, Why did you pledge?

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I think she meant that "combatting against" is redundant. "Combatting" means "fighting against" or "opposing."

But I see your point.

Missed me this time. It was the idea that one would join an organization to try to change it that was odd (not a strong enough word) to me.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

Missed me this time. It was the idea that one would join an organization to try to change it that was odd (not a strong enough word) to me.

Moreso influence it than change it. I guess she felt she'd get lost in the shuffle, which was an assumption on her part of course.

On a silly change note:
I actually knew a couple of NPHC frat and sorority members years ago who played with the idea of joining an NPHC org that was NOT in their heart. They wanted to join because they felt they could help the orgs blossom and succeed at the local level. Essentially, they wanted to turn the orgs into the org that is in their heart. LOL. Needless to say, this idea died down quickly and they diligently pursued and got accepted into the org that's in their heart--and no one held the brief lapse in judgment against them. Smart move on their part. The org you pursue because it's small and potentally changeable won't become the org that's in your HEART. EVER.

[AOEforme]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

The org you pursue because it's small and potentally changeable won't become the org that's in your HEART. EVER.

Agreed, 100%. I loved my chapter to begin with. I also love the idea of how I really make a difference in it.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by AOEforme

Agreed, 100%. I loved my chapter to begin with. I also love the idea of how I really make a difference in it.

Your GLO is a national one, right? You confused me when you gave the hypothetical of getting a bid from a different chapter of XYZ.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

The org you pursue because it's small and potentally changeable won't become the org that's in your HEART. EVER.

I made a mistake along these lines before joining my sorority. And, you're absolutely right.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

Missed me this time. It was the idea that one would join an organization to try to change it that was odd (not a strong enough word) to me.

Oh well. I tried.