Another Sucessful AI Search - Page 2

honeychile · #1 03-29-2005, 01:21 AM

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Originally posted by KunjaPrincess

So next week, I will be a proud new member of Gamma Phi Beta.

Congratulations, Catherine!!!

Congratulations to Gamma Phi Beta!!!

Congratulations to SmartBlondeGPhB, for living up to your screen name!!!

SmartBlondeGPhB · #2 03-29-2005, 01:30 AM

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Originally posted by honeychile
Congratulations to SmartBlondeGPhB, for living up to your screen name!!!

I try......

Jill1228 · #3 03-29-2005, 05:32 AM

Ohhhh SmartBlonde, this is the woman you had mentioned to me a few months ago!

When I started reading this, 2 and 2 came together real quick.

Congrats to you and Gamma Phi Beta and welcome to the Syracuse Triad!

ZTAngel · #4 03-29-2005, 10:15 AM

Congrats on GPhiB!

GPhiBLtColonel · #5 03-29-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by KunjaPrincess
Alright, since everyone else has posted their AI stories and I have never done mine I figure it is about time to go ahead and write my own.

After coming to the US my senior year of high school I really did not know anything about Greek life my freshman year of college. I had the opportunity to observe the Greek organizations during freshman year and was sad that I had not known anything and had not rushed. By my sophomore year, I was pretty certain I was not going to remain at College and was also way too involved with work and other activities to get involved. Later on I found Greekchat.com and learned about the alumni initiation opportunities that I was not aware existed prior. Being active Duty Army I had moved around a lot and never really got involved in anything “civilian” so I decided to look into pursuing AI. It was hard though, I didn’t know where to start so where better than GC. Because I was a transient to the WA area I had to start from scratch, I explored the local colleges web pages and the organizations that are big in the local area. A long time poster of greek chat’s points of view stuck with me and I later found out that she is relatively local to me (she knows who she is ) I researched her organization and loved everything I saw. Eventually in August or so I took the plunge and contacted the member close to me. We made arrangements to meet for lunch and then she took me to the local chapter and gave me a tour (it happened to be her chapter) We made arrangements to meet up again later on and for me to meet more members of the local alumni chapter. Since August I have attended several events with their chapter and have loved every minute of them. I am posting this now because I have an initiation date which is next week (Very excited) and thought it was finally time to post my story.

So next week, I will be a proud new member of Gamma Phi Beta.

Oh and thank you too SmartBlondGPhB (Melanie) who was my initial contact in the Puget Sound region

Catherine

Congratulations Catherine!

Welcome to Gamma Phi Beta!!

As you can tell from my GC screen name, I share military service with you...although I am retired USAF (Intelligence). Are you still active duty? What is your MOS?

Hoo-ah!

Cele

gpb1874 · #6 03-29-2005, 12:46 PM

congratulations, from one AI to another! i am so excited for you! enjoy initiation and your new life as a gamma phi!

KunjaPrincess · #7 03-29-2005, 01:31 PM

As you can tell from my GC screen name, I share military service with you...although I am retired USAF (Intelligence). Are you still active duty? What is your MOS?

Hoo-ah!

No, I spent 6 years Active Duty Army Finance but got out last December. Desert was a lil too hot and didn't really want to go back just yet

Catherine

The B Girl · #8 03-29-2005, 09:17 PM

Catherine-
Congratulations on your upcoming initiation into Gamma Phi Beta! From my time on Greek Chat, I know that these are some amazing and dedicated ladies!!!!!

SmartBlondeGPhB · #9 03-30-2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by Jill1228
Ohhhh SmartBlonde, this is the woman you had mentioned to me a few months ago! When I started reading this, 2 and 2 came together real quick.

Yep, I probably did...........

And I will also add that I think she is going to make a wonderful addition to our organization and our alumnae chapter.

KunjaPrincess · #10 03-30-2005, 01:36 AM

Ahhh Melanie,
You're making me blush

blueangel · #11 03-30-2005, 01:46 AM

Yeah!!! Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you. Thanks for sharing your story.

lake · #12 03-30-2005, 01:57 AM

I wanted to be sure to congratulate you too. That is fantastic! Doesn't it feel great to finally find your way home?

I hope you'll continue to post here after your initiation and fill us in on life as a full-fledged Gamma Phi!

litlbear1072 · #13 03-30-2005, 02:27 PM

Congratulations Catherine!

I'm an AI as of September '04. It has been everything I'd hoped for and even more! I know you will love being a Gamma Phi as much as I do.

SmartBlondeGPhB · #14 03-30-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by KunjaPrincess
Ahhh Melanie,
You're making me blush

Thanks for the card too.........

Tom Earp · #15 03-30-2005, 06:50 PM

May I be the first Fraternity Dude to give a Hearty Congratulations to You and The Ladys of GPhiB!

While you were unable to get the experiece as an undergrad, there is something that is extremely rewarding in dealing with Sisters of Your Sorority and other Greek Organizations.

Please enjoy and remember, the more you can put in, the more you will get out of it.