Is there such thing as cheesy community service?

[Sen's Revenge]

I am bumping this because I have some different opinions as an NPHC/BGLO member.

I have a friend who is interested in alumni/graduate membership in a sorority. She does not have any family connections to the sorority or any close friends who are members. I would also say that she is not particularly close to any members who went to college with us. So she is starting out from scratch.

She enjoys philanthropic activities that involve the arts. I believe she has served on boards of theater groups and orchestras, or perhaps a museum. She is often the only person of color on such boards.

Personally, I think people should do the service which makes them happy.

Strategically, if you are pursuing membership in an organization of women of color, you need to be able to network with other women of color. Performing service in your community which assures that you will meet other women of color is a start.

Same with men, although I think it's easier to become a member of a black fraternity than it is to become a member of a black sorority.

To sum it up, I think doing service which involves interaction with your peers is good service to further along your pursuit.