Interested in Alumnae Initiation

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

I remember reading here somewhere that "an" NPC sorority was actively seeking alumnae initiates. I believe it was Tri Sigma, but I don't want to step on any toes. Maybe someone would like to jump in on that one. I found information fairly quickly on their website.

The info is there, yes. But to be clear, it's not an "apply, meet these criteria and you're in" thing. There is membership selection, with a focus on what the applicant can do for Sigma, not what the applicant did not get to do in undergrad. Additionally, the woman must be endorsed by 2 alumnae (the website info is not correct when it states that collegians may nominate. They cannot.)Just as with collegiate recruitment, it's not a guaranteed thing.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

The info is there, yes. But to be clear, it's not an "apply, meet these criteria and you're in" thing. There is membership selection, with a focus on what the applicant can do for Sigma, not what the applicant did not get to do in undergrad. Additionally, the woman must be endorsed by 2 alumnae (the website info is not correct when it states that collegians may nominate. They cannot.)Just as with collegiate recruitment, it's not a guaranteed thing.

The website makes it pretty damn clear, IMO, that they are looking for women with either an existing connection to Sigma or some really outstanding manner in which she would be able to contribute.

[LouisaMay]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Initiating alumnae of a local sorority who have been active collegiate Greeks (albeit locally Greek) for 1-4 years =/= initiating women who have no Greek experience.

I don't even consider initiating alums of a local group that becomes national "AI" as it is spoken about on here. If they choose not to initiate into the national group, they still have alumnae ties to the local group that continue - the same as alumnae ties in a closed chapter of a national group would continue. And even if they don't initiate - it doesn't mean they won't support the local-turned-national in every way. If a sorority would spurn their support just because they wouldn't be "official" - that would be flat out sillypants.

I agree 100%. It's a whole 'nother animal. Although the terminology is the same.

[LouisaMay]

Originally Posted by IrishLake

Was this at Capital University by chance?

No, it wasn't, but I'm aware of the situation there.