Have you ever nominated someone for honorary membership?

[OneHeartOneWay]

I was recently involved with an alumna initiate, and it was a wonderful process! One of the chapters with which I work completed a massive chapter house renovation last year, and the interior designer we worked with was amazing. She went out of her way to get to know the collegians and to understand what they wanted and needed for their house. She also made sure she had alumnae opinions and really just went above and beyond what could have been required.

Throughout the process, all sisters involved- collegians and alumnae- came to know her well, and to respect her. We knew she would be an amazing sister. I initiated the process without her knowledge, and once the preliminary approvals had been secured, myself and other members of the Housing Corporation took her to dinner and asked her if she would be interested. She was, and she completed her end of the application process.

So, she knew it was coming, but we surprised her with her official notification that she had been approved by National Council at the Grand Re-Opening Ceremony when the house was complete, which was attended by alumnae, national volunteers, collegians, parents, etc. She was very surprised, and yes, myself and several others cried! The chapter presented her with some gifts, and several of us attended her initiation. She is now an active member of our housing corporation (making sure to keep up all the hard work put into the renovation!) and is also working with our national housing corporation to create some national standards. So, all in all, it was a wonderful experience! I hope your scenario turns out the same!