Alabama Recruitment Prediction (Fall 2008)

[AlphaXi_Husky]

Originally Posted by Bear

Y'all this only perpetuates the problem. If you cannot say something good about a sorority say nothing at all.

Which is why I said "not that it's warranted or accurate".

[FSUZeta]

well, some of you all are assuming that gamma phi is not getting support from the greek community-why, exactly is that? because of something some stupid fraternity member said? or some pmns with attitudes? because the greek community is being supportive of the alpha phi colonization?

it seems to me that gamma phi is on the right track-as kk said, they are growing in the way they want to-RFM seems to be working-they made quota last year and got a great pledge class this year. gamma phi is being supportive of alpha phi's colonization, so what exactly do some of you see as the problem?

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

well, some of you all are assuming that gamma phi is not getting support from the greek community-why, exactly is that? because of something some stupid fraternity member said? or some pmns with attitudes? because the greek community is being supportive of the alpha phi colonization?

it seems to me that gamma phi is on the right track-as kk said, they are growing in the way they want to-RFM seems to be working-they made quota last year and got a great pledge class this year. gamma phi is being supportive of alpha phi's colonization, so what exactly do some of you see as the problem?

Yep.

And I think it's worth pointing out that frat guys making stupid comments isn't really within the scope of what Greek Life can really address.

[Wipledale]

My point of mentioning the comments made just confirmed comments made during the week of rush about Gamma Phi from other sorority members/pnm's to my daughter. The point of my comment was to only point out how this sorority is commented on during rush week. My daughter had a great attitude about this sorority and ignored comments made and has found a wonderful sisterhood in her short time at Bama. And she is out of state. I have been so impressed by these young women at Gamma Phi....Her Great Grandmother was a Gamma Phi as well.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by AlphaXi_Husky

Which is why I said "not that it's warranted or accurate".

It still perpetuates the problem. We could probably find a smaller chapter at almost every university.

[AlphaXi_Husky]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

It still perpetuates the problem. We could probably find a smaller chapter at almost every university.

I agree, you can find a small chapter at almost every university. And I can see where addressing comments and/or questions implying there even is a problem is seen as perpetuating it. However, by saying a stigma or perception is not warranted or accurate, does that not also help (or try to help) combat the problem?

I guess my question is, which is better - ignoring the comments/opinions, or acknowledging and trying to combat the comments?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by AlphaXi_Husky

I agree, you can find a small chapter at almost every university. And I can see where addressing comments and/or questions implying there even is a problem is seen as perpetuating it. However, by saying a stigma or perception is not warranted or accurate, does that not also help (or try to help) combat the problem?

I guess my question is, which is better - ignoring the comments/opinions, or acknowledging and trying to combat the comments?

Well, it's kind of like when Tom Cruise makes a giant deal of saying I am not gay, I am straight as an arrow, I am un-gay, Gaytown is not a place where I would ever be, etc etc etc. All you take away and remember from all those words are "Tom Cruise" and "gay."

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Well, it's kind of like when Tom Cruise makes a giant deal of saying I am not gay, I am straight as an arrow, I am un-gay, Gaytown is not a place where I would ever be, etc etc etc. All you take away and remember from all those words are "Tom Cruise" and "gay."

A perfect analogy.

[FSUZeta]

well, it's a shame if other sororities are trash talking and they should be reported for rush infractions.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Well, it's kind of like when Tom Cruise makes a giant deal of saying I am not gay, I am straight as an arrow, I am un-gay, Gaytown is not a place where I would ever be, etc etc etc. All you take away and remember from all those words are "Tom Cruise" and "gay."

Well said.

And funny, too.

[baci]

This type of behavior seems to be ongoing.
It was like that back when I was completing my studies and it is still going on today. There are numerous reasons why it continues. I find it very sad, but this is life. I try my very best to live by the standards of "if you can't say anything nice" etc. I vividly remember the stereotypes of all the sororities and fraternities. One thing we can all teach the younger men and women of today is "if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all" and drill it into them. People can be so very hurtful!

[RU OX Alum]

um....what happened to BamaDad, did his kid's rush go okay or was that last time?

[FreshmenDAD]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

um....what happened to BamaDad, did his kid's rush go okay or was that last time?

BamaDad was last year, maybe you are thinking of me. My daughter pledged a great sorority and is having the time of her life.

I do have some advice I would like to share with out of state PNMs but I will save that for another day.

[bamama]

Very interested in your comments. My daughter is out of state.

[KSUViolet06]

According to the blog someone posted, Alpha Phi began it's colonization activities this week with events on the 24th & 27th.

According to the schedule, they have an Invitation-Only event on Sept. 2nd (I'm assuming these are interviews but I don't know) and Preference on the 4th.

Best of luck to the Bama Alpha Phi colonization team!