If you could design an AI program.........

[33girl]

If a woman is going to bear a collegiate chapter's designation, she should have to be approved by a majority vote of that collegiate chapter and/or have a connection to that chapter that is more than one person, BEFORE she is initiated.

If a group doesn't want to do that or feels it would be putting too many hurdles up in the process, they should create a separate chapter designation that is for AIs only.

Chapter designations are not just something cute to use as a dangle on your pin. They have meaning and merit. They point up the fact that GLOs cannot survive without their host institutions.

[ThetaPrincess24]

I think that AI should be reserved for those women who work closely with the chapter (house mom, member mom, aunt, etc), alumnae of absorbed locals, and those who have shown exceptional character and service in community/society.


These PNAM's should always be approached by initiated members, and PNAM's should never approach the sorority for membership information. Those that contact us out of the blue seeking AI info in this manner should automatically not be extended a bid to membership.

[Katmandu]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I think that AI should be reserved for those women who work closely with the chapter (house mom, member mom, aunt, etc), alumnae of absorbed locals, and those who have shown exceptional character and service in community/society.


These PNAM's should always be approached by initiated members, and PNAM's should never approach the sorority for membership information. Those that contact us out of the blue seeking AI info in this manner should automatically not be extended a bid to membership.

I agree!

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I think that AI should be reserved for those women who work closely with the chapter (house mom, member mom, aunt, etc), alumnae of absorbed locals, and those who have shown exceptional character and service in community/society.

These PNAM's should always be approached by initiated members, and PNAM's should never approach the sorority for membership information. Those that contact us out of the blue seeking AI info in this manner should automatically not be extended a bid to membership.

Agreed. Think about your own recruitment and new member programs. You can do all of the research that you want about a chapter, and you can be informed going in, but if that chapter doesn't extend you an invitation, you won't be a part of that group. Essentially, chapters have a couple months to truly get to know those girls wanting to be a member of their organization. During the new member process, a new member can still be voted out. This is a "trial period" to get to know these new girls, and to see how they will be as sisters.

I don't necessarily think that the person HAS to work closely with the chapter, but I think that there should be at least be some general interest in what the sorority is about. It shouldn't be "I want to become a member, where do I sign up?" There should be selfless acts and a genuine interest that eventually amount to an invitation being presented by a member of the sorority.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

These PNAM's should always be approached by initiated members, and PNAM's should never approach the sorority for membership information. Those that contact us out of the blue seeking AI info in this manner should automatically not be extended a bid to membership.

And I would never want to automatically exclude any woman just because she approached us. Yes, I understand there are some bad apples who come that way. However, I also know of a handful of women who currently devote a lot of time to Gamma Phi who would not be Gamma Phi's if we had that ultimatum.

Our alumnae chapter has AI'd 3 women; 2 who had prior connections and 1 who contacted us. The 1 who contacted us is the only one who has remained committed.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

And I would never want to automatically exclude any woman just because she approached us. Yes, I understand there are some bad apples who come that way. However, I also know of a handful of women who currently devote a lot of time to Gamma Phi who would not be Gamma Phi's if we had that ultimatum.

Our alumnae chapter has AI'd 3 women; 2 who had prior connections and 1 who contacted us. The 1 who contacted us is the only one who has remained committed.

I still stand by my opinion.

[myopicsunflower]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I think that AI should be reserved for those women who work closely with the chapter (house mom, member mom, aunt, etc), alumnae of absorbed locals, and those who have shown exceptional character and service in community/society.

These PNAM's should always be approached by initiated members, and PNAM's should never approach the sorority for membership information. Those that contact us out of the blue seeking AI info in this manner should automatically not be extended a bid to membership.

Agreed...although some GLOs and alumnae chapters do publicize AI online, which seems to encourage initial contact from PNAMs. If a GLO does that, that's their business, and they're doing what works for them and what they're comfortable with. If a GLO doesn't publicize AI to "outsiders" and someone makes a cold call, that's a different story.

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

I think that AI should be reserved for those women who work closely with the chapter (house mom, member mom, aunt, etc), alumnae of absorbed locals, and those who have shown exceptional character and service in community/society.


These PNAM's should always be approached by initiated members, and PNAM's should never approach the sorority for membership information. Those that contact us out of the blue seeking AI info in this manner should automatically not be extended a bid to membership.

I know I'm a little bit late in saying this, but I agree 100%!!!