WAS IT ME?
I made a decision back in the past, to join a fraternity or sorority at last. The decision, I made was from my heart, time has passed, I'm not doing my part. What happened between now and then? Was, I committed or just wanting to fit in?
Oh!!!! My organization is the best, LOOK, I still wear the letters on my chest. What have I done to help it grow? Pay dues, community service, meeting, mentoring.............NO. I am just a member who's on the inactive roll, has my organization moved forward, "Hell, I don't know."
What has happen to the fire in me? Don't pay my dues, but wear the letters you see. My house, office and car has it all, cups glasses, boards, banners, key changes and more. I have grown and time has changed, I have a bond with those on my line. (only)
Those are true brothers and sister you see. Where I am now, they don't understand me, don't have time for! ! those games. Furthermore, what can "They" do for me? I have a family, job and business you see. Yes, I made a promise on that day, would hold high the aims, never to stray.
Your organization is dying, yes because of you. Will you be too busy for the funeral too? There will come a time when your children will say..... Mom/Dad what happened to the organization you once belong to? What will you tell them as tears swell in your eyes? Will it be the truth or some small lie? Just tell them it died............. "Because I was too busy to be involved."
written by: Zimbalist F. Chalk Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Fall 1986 Theta Chi Northwestern State University
Authors note:
The torch of your organization is burning slow. Do your part. If you cannot attend every event, become active then empower those who can and will. ($$$$) Yes, it's all about the dollars. Try not putting gas in your car and! ! driving it. What happens to a dream deferred? Reflect on what you had to endure to wear those letters. Better yet, think about what your founder's endured. Think about those young/old lives you as a member made a difference. You are the leaders of yesterday, today and tomorrow. You are the oil that keeps your organization torch burning. You are: ALPHA, AKA, KAPPA, DELTA, OMEGA, SIGMA, ZETA, RHO. You are your dream.
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This is deep, but true. Hopefully it inspires those who are active members of their organizations to remain active. For those who aren't active, I hope this encourages you to get active, participate in, or support a local chapter of your organization.......
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With Sisterly Love,
#32 Well Suited
Spring 2001 - Operation 1913: 41 Rescued
Iota Theta Chapter
operation1913@home.com
[This message has been edited by DST Diva Oo-oop!! (edited June 09, 2001).]
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