Tell us about the first Alpha Kappa Alpha event you ever attended...

[JBaby1981]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

See, now, I do like this thread... But, seriously, you missed its point... QFP... I am supporting my Sorority Sister ILovemyAKA's vision here!

Many apologies for my mistake, Im not sure where I went wrong in the post. Just from reading the previous ones, I thought speaking about the event and the impression it left on me was appropriate. However, I do take contstructive criticism well and will make the proper effort to make the necessary corrections for future reference.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by JBaby1981

Many apologies for my mistake, Im not sure where I went wrong in the post. Just from reading the previous ones, I thought speaking about the event and the impression it left on me was appropriate. However, I do take contstructive criticism well and will make the proper effort to make the necessary corrections for future reference.

QFP... There is such a thing as discretion. Define it, use it in a sentence and incorporate it into your vernacular wisely... That is all.

[IlovemyAKA]

Thanks Soror AKA_Monet!

JBaby, share your post with your sister who is a member. Maybe she can offer insight. Thanks for sharing

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by IlovemyAKA

JBaby, share your post with your sister who is a member. Maybe she can offer insight. Thanks for sharing

Welp if what homegirl posted is any indication, I would be leery. But that would be me...

Could you please help me, I'm really trying hard to refrain from speaking to someone who knows so little about discretion? Should I try to point out concepts or continue letting this person make a fool of herself? Is it worth my efforts? How discreet should I be? LOL!

[JBaby1981]

Originally Posted by IlovemyAKA

Thanks Soror AKA_Monet!

JBaby, share your post with your sister who is a member. Maybe she can offer insight. Thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Welp if what homegirl posted is any indication, I would be leery. But that would be me...

Could you please help me, I'm really trying hard to refrain from speaking to someone who knows so little about discretion? Should I try to point out concepts or continue letting this person make a fool of herself? Is it worth my efforts? How discreet should I be? LOL!

Thank you both for pointing out what have been a oversight to me. As an SF, it does help.....and I had already shared and asked what I did wrong I totally understand....Thank you for allowing me to share my experience....

[IlovemyAKA]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Could you please help me, I'm really trying hard to refrain from speaking to someone who knows so little about discretion? Should I try to point out concepts or continue letting this person make a fool of herself? Is it worth my efforts? How discreet should I be? LOL!

lol--I think it depends on what you see in the person and how generous you're feeling today. I'm leery of those whose interest appears to be superficial.

I would say that some are ignorant & need a little guidance on how to express interest. I was one of those, but I also didn't know about gc. There is a lot of useful information in this forum if posters will utilize it.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by IlovemyAKA

lol--I think it depends on what you see in the person and how generous you're feeling today. I'm leery of those whose interest appears to be superficial.

I would say that some are ignorant & need a little guidance on how to express interest. I was one of those, but I also didn't know about gc. There is a lot of useful information in this forum if posters will utilize it.

I try to be generous, really I do. I like this thread. But locking it really would not allow full expression on one's perception of our Sorority... Some people would say "given enough rope..."

To be honest, I really don't care if an interest is superficial. I think that can be appropriately examined. I also think "loose lips sink ships..."

As far as ignorance about expressing interest, I have seen craziness and entire processes have had to shutdown for inappropriate behavior, especially on the internet--especially on Facebook pages and possibly Twitter. This information is of course all on AKA1908.com.

We all falter due to our eagerness prior to an invitation toward membership, but I have seen public correction made by Directorate sorority sisters and expulsions due to that overexuberance, which actually looks like a stalker who would risk all to become members... Let's just say I disagree with anything crying out... I am all about simplicity and respect.

And you are right, plenty of information can be found just by doing a search--specificity is key to that search! And commentary must be refrained.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by JBaby1981

Thank you both for pointing out what have been a oversight to me. As an SF, it does help.....and I had already shared and asked what I did wrong I totally understand....Thank you for allowing me to share my experience....

Here is my generosity:

Do you mean to tell the public that your most impressionable event for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a Stepshow with the members of Iota Beta Chapter at USC?

So does that mean Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International Program and community service mean nothing? What about our donations, our global meetings, our leadership and our scholarship? I guess that high scholastic, moral and ethical standards fails to impress you as an event?

Maybe it is a new world, but when I gaze upon the events of my sorority sisters, I see business roundtables, entrepreneurship seminars, how-tos in social media and addressing social determinants for healthcare. I see political think tanks, legislation drives and worldly debates run by the secretary of the UN, for the President of Liberia, and all kinds of US Congresswomen. I see activities of outreach by pastors, reverends and leaders of large congregational churches. But I guess that is not an event you that would impress you enought to state that publicly...

Do you really think you are not under evaluation?

[AKA_Monet]

Here's my direct answer to the original question posed:

I was a senior in high school, but, my first event I attended that opened this world to me was for both Spelman and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The members of the I.C.Y. 64 line picked me up from the ATL airport for the Spelman-High School weekend. I spent the night at one of the member's house. They put me to work to making campaign signs for the Spelman Student Government Association President for one the most prolific members I HAD EVER encountered. She was running for president. It was her speech that impressed me so much so that it made me, this small Southern Californian girl attend Spelman--because I wanted to be just like her!!! That was my true first impression of an event!

It was NOT stepping! NOT a party! And NOT how cute they looked... But their confidence displayed by a speech.

We all have reasons we choose to join, I wish that the superficiality of stepping could be one of them. At least we would have a definition we would be fighting. But seriously, as many chapter meetings members attend, stepping is the least event I would attend that gives me a first impression... But that would be me.

[JBaby1981]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Here is my generosity:

Do you mean to tell the public that your most impressionable event for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a Stepshow with the members of Iota Beta Chapter at USC?

Do you really think you are not under evaluation?

With all due respect, I do know that I am always being evaluated....The post was called for the first event you ever attended, which is what I shared. It is by far not the most memorable or what has had the most impression on me as an interest. But as a 13 yr old, the superficial things are were stuck out the most. Since then I have had other experiences that have aided in the lasting impression your organization has had on me. I do appreciate the guidance that is offered here on this forum and I do my best to follow the guidelines you ladies have set. Again I will say that I do welcome and accept the constructive critism and take it all in stride to do better the next time around. I think I can speak for alot of the SF's on the board when I say that this is all a learning process and as someone who is truly sincere in interest, I do not take any of it personal. Your genorosity is greatly apprecated!!! I do realize you did not have to even respond to my post if you felt it did not warrant a response....

[LikeASista]

Originally Posted by JBaby1981

With all due respect, I do know that I am always being evaluated....The post was called for the first event you ever attended, which is what I shared.

Allow me, sorors ....

Uh, no. The post asked, and I quote, "Tell us about the first Alpha Kappa Alpha event you ever attended", ... NOT the first GREEK letter event you attended. I would imagine a greek step show as being an event with several BGLOs participating, and NOT specifically an Alpha Kappa Alpha event. Am I right about this, sorors? If I'm out of line, let me know, but I think the title of the post was pretty clear.

[JBaby1981]

Originally Posted by LikeASista

Allow me, sorors ....

Uh, no. The post asked, and I quote, "Tell us about the first Alpha Kappa Alpha event you ever attended", ... NOT the first GREEK letter event you attended. I would imagine a greek step show as being an event with several BGLOs participating, and NOT specifically an Alpha Kappa Alpha event. Am I right about this, sorors? If I'm out of line, let me know, but I think the title of the post was pretty clear.

Yes this is true, however I was told that it was the organization who sponsored the event. Again I can do nothing but apologize for whatever mistakes you ladies felt I have made and do what is needed to make the necessary corrections. Which is what I intend to do....I do like reading the forums and posting and hope to not cause issues in the future...

[Little32]

I am sorry, but lol.

Keep it humble 1981. Not everything requires a response.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by LikeASista

Allow me, sorors .... Am I right about this, sorors? If I'm out of line, let me know, but I think the title of the post was pretty clear.

Originally Posted by Little32

I am sorry, but lol.

Keep it humble 1981. Not everything requires a response.

Wow! You all are sincerely nice to assist this young lady in her quest... I mean really is it wise to say anything?

Thank you for your kindness!

[love1god]

Hello all, I am a SF.

My first event I attended was a Women's Entrepreneurship event, in which female minority business owners talked about there struggle and eventually success in owning their own business. It was empowering and eye opening.