Mutual selection?

[baci]

Speaking from what I know and my experience only:

1)AI does work!

2)As it has been said - each sorority does not do AI alike and all function differently

3)One point I like to mention is I trust HQ's fully. The women are amazing from the bottom up to the top positions. They know how to make the appropriate decisions. Everything is on a case by case basis and it really does work in the end. There is nothing wrong with a potential member contacting HQ. We are adults and we can handle contacts in a mature fashion. If the candidate is seen to be a good fit they will then be placed in the process. The candidates that do make it are few, but when a new member is chosen through the AI process it really is a win-win for the whole sorority. HQ's really does know how to weed through and choose the shining stars. This is what it is all about.

4)I agree with SWTXBelle - we must do a better job of teaching young members the concepts and importance of lifetime membership. This is key! If young members graduate and step into alumnae groups - maybe AI would not be in the picture as it is with some orgs. I have thought about this numerous times. We need to continue making strides in this area. The numbers are just not there with membership when it comes to young women leaving after four years, upon graduation. We need these members more than ever once they graduate.

5)Any woman that HQ's grants membership via AI has the same rights and priviledges. They are not looked down upon in any way. I totally and completely respect that.