Inactive?

[sairose]

Originally posted by SAISoutherngirl
I would like to know your opinions on something. Because my grandfather is sick and my health is a little rocky right now I am going to be going inactive in the fall. I am worried because some of my sisters think I won't be around, but I will. I will only be inactive during the one semester. I plan on going to all meet the chapters, formal meetings, etc, and I will help out as needed with fundraisers, ushering or any thing else. I want to be able to go home to be with my family on the weekends and not have to worry about being back in time for meetings. I got really sick at the end of last semester and part of that was caused by stress, which SAI contributed to.

l am worried that my sisters will not think SAI is a priority for me. It is, but with things as crazy as they are right now I don't think I can dedicate the necessary time to being an active sister. Do sisters go inactive for such things at other chapters? I guess I just want to know if others thing I am doing the right thing.

Hey girl. I think you have quite a lot on your plate, and I know this can't be an easy decision for you. But remember, you're not LEAVING the sisterhood; you're just "taking a break" to take care of other things in your life that are very important.

Have you considered marginal membership? Because then, all you would be required to attend would be formal meetings and rituals. Or, are your chapter's meetings during the weekend? If so, or whatever, then yes, I think going inactive is the best decision.

I know you love SAI, and your chapter surely knows this. Tell them exactly what's going on, how you feel, and make sure they know it's only for one semester and even during your inactivity you want to participate in what you can. Tell them exactly what you said in your post, and I think everything will be fine. In short: yes, you are doing the right thing, and yes, this happens in other chapters as well.

Please keep us updated on whatever you decide to do! And take care of yourself!

Love and roses,
Allie