Is Alpha Gamma Delta Hazing?

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by cootiequeen

They aren't even required to go to our chapter meeting, though it is encouraged.

No offense intended, but it seems odd that New Members wouldn't have at least the same requirement as active initiates. It must be a rude awakening when the honeymoon is over.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

No offense intended, but it seems odd that New Members wouldn't have at least the same requirement as active initiates. It must be a rude awakening when the honeymoon is over.

They go to a pledge meeting once a week, so they have the same commitment. I personally think requiring or inviting the pledges to attend all the regular chapter meetings is a bad idea, but that's another thread.

I think cootie is exaggerating how little she had to do and how much her sister is doing.

Taking a test is not hazing. If you think it is, you are lame.

[AGDee]

Our new members take a test that is standard among all of our chapters internationally. If a new member does not pass it the first time, they can review their test and take it as many times as necessary to receive a passing score. In all of my years working with chapters, I've never seen a woman not get initiated due to the test. The test covers very basic information about our organization, its structure and its history, knowledge that is necessary to function within one of our chapters. Our other requirement is meeting financial obligations. Our new members are not required to get signatures, carry a binder/book, etc. Any projects required are required of ALL members, including philanthropy, study hours and service hours. Since this thread was originally started, our 14 Pearl Program (reflecting the 14 pearls on our badge) has been revised and standardized to require fraternity education modules in our new member handbook (learning the history/structure) and financial obligations. New members are also expected to follow the same Code of Standards that members have to follow. That's it.