Ask a SF . . . Random questions - Page 11

SKEEphistAKAte · #**151** 01-14-2005, 12:42 PM

What an interesting co-inky-dink! To think that, not only did I attend Florida A&M University, but I also graduated in 2002!

Thanks, Islandgirl for giving me so much useful information. Let me make sure I have it correct before I proceed. You:

Went to Florida A&M University

Graduated 2002

Were a journalism major (two of my closest friends were also journalism majors who graduated in 2002. I wonder if they know anyone in their classes who worked with you on:

The FAMUAN, NABJ, and the FAMU magazine (really helpful info. )

You now live in Southwest DC

And you've done community sevice work with International Rescue Committee, AIDS Walk, Africare, Welcome to America Project

Islandgirl, you have provided me with everything BUT your name. It is too bad that, with all of the information you've given me, I still couldn't possibly figure out who you are without having your name

Thanks for playing. I'll probably call you later.

Questions: What is your address, social security number, and mother's maiden name?

SF: See how that works? That is why we tell you to be DISCREET! Take this as a LESSON.

islandgirl21 · #**152** 01-14-2005, 12:45 PM

I didn't know you were being sarcastic. It's too bad people from the same alma mater can't get to know eachother. I thought that's what this board was for.

SKEEphistAKAte · #**153** 01-14-2005, 12:49 PM

Oh, we can definitely get to know each other. Even RAttlers need to be DISCRETE about their interest in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Rattlers: Keeping the Orange Brighter and the Green Tighter.

A few of the Sorors are getting together for Extrav, you are more than welcome to come through.

ETA: You thought a board named "GREEKCHAT" and a Forum named "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA" was for people from the same Alma Mater to get to know each other?

islandgirl21 · #**154** 01-14-2005, 12:55 PM

I guess I'll keep that in mind for future reference.

2DISCRETE4U · #**155** 01-14-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
Oh, we can definitely get to know each other. Even RAttlers need to be DISCRETE about their interest in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Rattlers: Keeping the Orange Brighter and the Green Tighter.

A few of the Sorors are getting together for Extrav, you are more than welcome to come through.

ETA: You thought a board named "GREEKCHAT" and a Forum named "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA" was for people from the same Alma Mater to get to know each other?

Hey hey now...some Rattlers know what Discretion is!

As for the last comment, I might not agree (as far as using GC as a means to get to know fellow alumni) but I don't see anything wrong with sisterfriends browsing and participating in the various conversations. Because as continuously stated, there are more topics on here that are unrelated to anything greek than there are not.

islandgirl21 · #**156** 01-14-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
Oh, we can definitely get to know each other. Even RAttlers need to be DISCRETE about their interest in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Rattlers: Keeping the Orange Brighter and the Green Tighter.

A few of the Sorors are getting together for Extrav, you are more than welcome to come through.

ETA: You thought a board named "GREEKCHAT" and a Forum named "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA" was for people from the same Alma Mater to get to know each other?

I didn't mean it that way. I mean for people to network. Members and sisterfriends.

strivingsf · #**157** 01-14-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by Ideal08

Why do some SFs choose not to use it? In regards to flip-flopping between orgs, if you never said anything, then no one would ever know that you changed your mind. So, SFs, I ask you, how do you view discretion and what does it mean to you? What do you think it means to the organization?
Discretion is the act of deciding what information to disclose and to whom. In addition the information should be given out on an as needed basis.

If you were a legacy, would you tell?
Personally, I believe this is where discretion comes in.

If your blood sister was an AKA perp would you
tell or would you let my Sorors think she was real?
I would talk to my sister and find out 1. why she was engaging in this behavior, 2. talk her out of continuing this act. IF she decided to continue if asked I would not lie.

Have you ever thought about perping? What made you decide against it?
NOPE. It is a constant lie that you would have to uphold, you would always have to be on guard.

In your own words, what is the difference between a necessity and a luxury?
A necessity is something that I must have in order to exist. Oxygen, water, peace of mind and spirit. Luxury is something that I could live without, but would be nice to have.

If you have to ask what the "right" reason is for joining an organization, should you even be thinking about joining?
I think the "right" reason is unique for those seeking to gain membership.

What, if any, is the advantage of doing community service in a group as opposed to doing it alone?
In a group each person brings their own talents and can help focus a vision.

strivingsf · #**158** 01-14-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by btb87
The same SF can answer this question as well, 'cause I could use some clarification:

If you have always wanted Sorority ABC and instead go to Sorority XYZ, what makes Sorority ABC "not right" for you anymore? What are you looking for in any Sorority?
I think when you start doing your research and find the similarities and the differences in organizations ABC and XYZ your heart will make the choice for you.

Knowing what you know about your organization of choice, what would make you a "fit"?
My motto has always been "each one teach one" that's where the organization of choice has appealled to me and where I see myself "fitting" in.

Okay, let's say you were chosen for the organization that you want, but another person that you really don't like at all was also chosen. How do you handle that?
To be honest, I would try to interact with the person as least as possible until I could bring myself to get to know the person better. I may still not like this individual in the end however, I am sure there will be some common ground we can agree upon to move the organization forward.

What are your favorite colors? (I have a reason for asking this seemingly crazy question.)
favorite colors, red, yellow (not pastel), blue (the darker blues), green, coral (may favorite summer color), aqua, hot pink (the color of now), black, denim

SKEEphistAKAte · #**159** 01-14-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by 2DISCRETE4U
Hey hey now...some Rattlers know what Discretion is!

As for the last comment, I might not agree (as far as using GC as a means to get to know fellow alumni) but I don't see anything wrong with sisterfriends browsing and participating in the various conversations. Because as continuously stated, there are more topics on here that are unrelated to anything greek than there are not.

My dear fellowrattler, she said that she thought that is what the board "WAS FOR". I am certain that the creators of greekchat did not intend for it's purpose to be "for members of the same alma mater to get to know each other".

That is like saying "I thought Alpha Kappa Alpha was for throwing fun parties". Although, throwing fun parties is allowed in Alpha Kappa Alpha and it is practice, it by no means is what Alpha Kappa Alpha IS FOR.

2DISCRETE4U · #**160** 01-14-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
My dear fellowrattler, she said that she thought that is what the board "WAS FOR". I am certain that the creators of greekchat did not intend for it's purpose to be "for members of the same alma mater to get to know each other".

That is like saying "I thought Alpha Kappa Alpha was for throwing fun parties". Although, throwing fun parties is allowed in Alpha Kappa Alpha and it is practice, it by no means is what Alpha Kappa Alpha IS FOR.

Noted and understood. As she stated above, she didn't mean it that way, so that was a misunderstanding on my part.

SKEEphistAKAte · #**161** 01-14-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2DISCRETE4U
Hey hey now...some Rattlers know what Discretion is!

2DISCRETE: FYI, there is nothing wrong with pulling a fellow SF and alum to the side to give her some sisterly advice regarding discretion and sisterfriend etiquette over pm or email, that is, if you are so inclined.

strivingsf · #**162** 01-14-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally posted by abaici
If a memberfriend invited you to a function and you have a scheduling conflict, what would you do?
It would depend on whether the memberfriend asked at the very close to the event date then I would weigh my options and find out if i can fit them both in my schedule. If I could not do both then it depends on the other function. If it's my son's activities, then I would have to explain to the memberfriend why I would not be able to attend the function and let the memberfriend know I would like to attend future events.

Would you think it was fair of the memberfriend to refrain from extending future invitations?
I think the memberfriend would try to understand my situation and still extend invitations.

islandgirl21 · #**163** 01-14-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by Ideal08
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Do you (not just coco, collective you) think that Alpha Kappa Alpha should discontinue membership at the undergraduate level so that we can make sure we are taking women who KNOW what they want?

No, because it was started by college women on the undergraduate level and there are some undergrads who have made significant contributions. Maybe requirements for undergraduate membership should be more stringent rather than just eliminating it.

What ARE the national programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.? How have they differed Through the Years?

The national programs are: Health, The Black Family, Education, Economics and The Arts. When I was in high school I remember some of the programs being a relationship with the Red Cross, a Washington, DC presence and a math and science program. One change I"ve noticed is I think that the education target has been extended beyond math and science to literacy and tutoring for example.

What, in your honest opinion, is the purpose of a sorority? Now, how does it relate to the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha? Are they aligned? And do you believe that they HAVE to be aligned in order for you to join the organization? [/B]

In my opinion the purpose of a sorority is for collegiate women to build bonds and have relationships like SISTERS. Also to implement ways to strengthen and empower young girls and women. It relates to the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha however with the emphasis being on black women. So yes they are aligned. (The last part of this question is tricky. I need to think about it and come back.)

strivingsf · #**164** 01-14-2005, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by Ideal08
This is an interesting perspective. It would stand to reason that as everyone grows, everyone changes. And if that is true, then that brings me to a new question:

Do you (not just coco, collective you) think that Alpha Kappa Alpha should discontinue membership at the undergraduate level so that we can make sure we are taking women who KNOW what they want?
No I don't think that undergraduate membership should cease, I think that the members can determine the women who are serious about pursuing membership.

1cococookie, what, exactly, is "the sorority option?" Does that mean choosing whether or not to join a sorority as opposed to choosing whether or not to join ABC?

What ARE the national programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.? How have they differed Through the Years?

What, in your honest opinion, is the purpose of a sorority? Now, how does it relate to the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha? Are they aligned? And do you believe that they HAVE to be aligned in order for you to join the organization?

AKA_Monet · #**165** 01-14-2005, 06:07 PM

COM-MOE-DEE Sorors, just plain COM-MOE-DEE...

It seems that we have to be voir dired to ask questions of our interests... I think that is unfair...

So here are my next questions with some insight for the lazy interests that are unable to do appropriate research... You all know who you are...

As a SERIOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS sisterfriend for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., do you think that answering questions on this board and topic is the time and place to make a decision about pursuing membership into my Sorority?

As a SERIOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS sisterfirend for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is there a difference as to how you display or represent yourself publically before my Sorority from undergraduate versus graduate?