Rho Chi Point of View - Page 2

LeslieEMU · #16 09-21-2001, 12:57 PM

Well, "post office" was this morning, and it's really hard to watch your girls drop your organization. Luckily, all but three of my girls were invited back to every sorority. One was invited to seven, the other six, and the last one only five. They have to go to six organizations and I can already see that a lot of them are going to get their hearts broken if they don't broaden their horizons. My partner and I are going to have "the talk" with them tonight about quota and how part of recruitment is seeing past the facade that the chapters put up.

More after parties tonight...

AOPiLaLa · #17 09-21-2001, 02:34 PM

Leslie(thats my name too!)--thanks for such a good post. I have really enjoyed reading from the Rho Chi side. And just wanted to give a little side bar that my aunt was a Sigma Sigma Sigma at Eastern Michigan and she LOVED the greek life there. I am glad to see it has continued! Good luck and keep writing!
Lesley

erniegurl00 · #18 09-21-2001, 02:47 PM

I love reading this side to the story, and I'm also anxious to hear which GLO you belong to. Keep us posted, and I hope things continue to go well.

LeslieEMU · #19 09-21-2001, 10:35 PM

Two of the sororities took major cuts today! During the afternoon, my partner and I were stationed outside of the Phi Sigma Sigma Party, taking attendance. At the beginning of the day, our group had "the talk." It seemed to go over really well and by the end of the day I could see that they took what we said to heart. We asked them if any opinions changed and they all nodded their heads. I think the true test will be at "post office" tomorrow morning.

I really love the girls in my Rho Chi group!

SparkliiQTMTSU · #20 09-22-2001, 12:12 AM

This is great. I really enjoy hearing your story! I cant wait to see how it goes.

Nichole

justamom · #21 09-22-2001, 08:30 AM

LeslieEMU-One day the girls may realize how lucky they were to have a Rho Chi like you. If only all the girls could be so lucky! Take care of their tender hearts... Somehow, I KNOW you will.

LeslieEMU · #22 09-22-2001, 09:39 AM

Justamom, thank you for the kind words. How's your daughter doing?

This morning's "post office" went pretty well. They had to narrow down the sororities to only four parties. Only one of my girls didn't get invited back to the four, she was invited to three and her favorite wasn't on there so she was a little bummed but handled it pretty well. I'm really worried about on of my other girls though. She's going back to some of the more "popular" chapters and I just know they're going to drop her tonight before tomorrow's preference and I don't want her to get her heart broken.

My favorite girl dropped my GLO the first day, but she's like "you guys are the best Rho Chis...can I still hang out with you even if I'm not in your sorority?" I'm like, "of course"...we made plans to go to the Lambda Chi party together next week.

mmcat · #23 09-22-2001, 10:30 AM

your posts are terrific.
it sounds like you are having a good time and doing a terrific job.
keep up the good work.
cheers
mmcat

SparkliiQTMTSU · #24 09-22-2001, 03:03 PM

I am loving this post. Keep up the good work!

Nichole

AOIIAngel · #25 09-23-2001, 09:50 PM

You are such a great Rho Chi!!!! I just know you are going to be so heartbroken if some of your girls get dropped or don't get the bid they wanted. That is just the kind of person you are! But that is what makes you a great Greek Life rep. I totally agree with justamom!!!!

LeslieEMU · #26 09-23-2001, 09:52 PM

Well, I didn't get a chance to post last night because things were so crazy!!! One of our girls didn't get invited back to any parties

...but, she was such trooper and told us that she is a strong believer in the fact that if you can't do something one way, there's always another way and that she'd be Greek eventually and everything would be fine. I don't think I would have had that kind of attitude if it were me. Three of our other girls only got invited to one chapter and they were okay with that, thankfully! Some of our other girls got dropped by their 1st choices, but they were cool too...I love my Eta Girls!!!

So today at Preference things went pretty well. My girls had a great time at their ceremonies. They were all really happy with the sororities that they got invited to join. Two went Sigma, two went DZ, two went SDT, two went AGD, one went AZD, another went AST, another went Phi Sigma Sigma, and three went Sigma Kappa.

At new member presentation, I broke down and started crying because I was so happy to be going home. I looked over at my chapter and my lil sis was smiling at me and I couldn't stop shaking! When my time came, I went up to the microphone and said..."Hi, my name is Leslie, I'm the proud Rho Chi of Eta Group, and I am so so happy to be going home to ALPHA GAMMA DELTA!!!" My two roommates, my lil sis, and about four other sisters attacked me and I went back to my chapter bawling and hugging everyone! My two Eta Girls were pretty suprised and they are sooooooo happy that they are now my sisters.

We went back to the house (which I hadn't seen because it's new this year), had pizza and cake, and took pictures and tours of the house. I am so happy to be back with my sisters, wearing my lavalier, and I plan to sport letters for the next three weeks!!! I am also returning to my other GC screenname, LeslieAGD.

AOIIAngel · #27 09-23-2001, 09:55 PM

I thought I remebered you being AGD, but I wasnt sure!!! I am so glad you enjoyed it! I started to get goosebumps just reading it!! Thank you for sharing the Rho Chi point of view!!!!

SparkliiQTMTSU · #28 09-23-2001, 10:32 PM

Awww i just loved that your posts! You're are such a sweetie! I hope my Rho Chi is just like you! Have fun with your new sisters!

Nichole

shadokat · #29 09-23-2001, 11:16 PM

Leslie--

You did such a fantastic job as Rho Chi, and your posts were so great! I'm sure you're so glad to be back to wearing your letters and all that! Have fun with your new sisters!!

mmcat · #30 09-23-2001, 11:32 PM

super job sweetie....
you did well...

enjoy the future
mmcat