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[honeychile]

As Recruitment season is in high gear, I'd like to make a few comments, especially since some of these issues have come up in various private messages. I know that adpiucf agrees with me, as do a few others who wish to remain anonymous.

With every post that you make, you are representing Alpha Delta Pi. Not just you, nor your chapter, nor the other ADPi's on Greek Chat, but every Alpha Delta Pi who has worn the Diamond since 1851! We have a rich heritage which we should each feel honored to uphold. To that end, may I offer these strong suggestions:

1) Please remember that members of other GLOs visit this Forum. Posts should not contain ritual or other privileged information. If you have a question, pm another sister.

2) Please be polite! Bear in mind that something that you say from your lofty point at Chapter A could potentially destroy the Recruitment efforts of Chapter B!

3) Please check your signature. If there is anything that even ONE PERSON could find offensive, please consider changing it, even if it's just until Recruitment Season is over!

4) Flame wars really aren't very ladylike. There are ways of making your point without using offensive language or referring to someone's parentage. If you need help with this, I'd be happy to assist you.

5) Please be Panhellenic, but never forget that you're an ADPi! You may be crushed that someone cut or was cut by an ADPi chapter, but we all must trust the chapter's judgment. Congratulate the PNMs on their bids, console the ones who didn't get one, and encourage both snap bids and COB when a viable option. Let's not have an ADPi make ever mention of a "loser chapter" on any thread! We are above that type of ill-mannered behavior, and do NOT condone dirty rushing!

6) If you are teasing about something, please include a smilie! That's what they're there for - to make sure you don't offend someone with your "unique" sense of humor.

7) If you know of a chapter who did not reach Quota, and could use the support of the GreekChat sisters, please use Pride Online or our other Forums that are "Sisters Only"! Other chapters may still be involved in Recruitment, and our forum is read by many people who are NOT members of Alpha Delta Pi. We all want to help, but not to the detriment of other chapters!

This isn't meant to be a power trip, an attempt to oppose your freedom of expression, or a message that has not been impressed upon you before. It is the sworn duty of every Alpha Delta Pi to uphold the ideals of our organization, and I'd like to remind you to take moment and think twice before you post anything on Greek Chat, or anywhere. Please think, "Is what I am about to say potentially inflammatory to myself and my sorority? How will every Alpha Delta Pi be regarded if I post this as a representative of my sorority?" Please remember that at all times and in all ways, you represent Alpha Delta Pi, and your words and actions are a direct link back to every single member of our sorority. Please always remember to be an Alpha Delta Pi Lady.

Thank you!