How bad is it to miss your first chapter meeting?

[LouisaMay]

I absolutely did not want to go to my pledge ceremony. I had to travel about an hour in near-blizzard conditions. I am naturally and profoundly shy. I was in a panic about meeting a lot of new people, and I HATED my outfit. HATED it.

But...I forced myself to go. With shaking knees and sweaty palms, I accepted my new member pin, hugged my new sisters, and went home with a sweet bouquet of white roses. More than these things, the ceremony marked the beginning of a wonderful part of my life. It was a beautiful moment in my sorority experience! I treasure those memories.

Go to the ceremony. It just might kick up your enthusiasm, or you'll see that you aren't ready for the kind of commitment that membership will require, and you can take the appropriate steps to end your association with the group.