Ask a SF . . . Random questions - Page 3

allsmiles_22 · #31 01-11-2005, 12:11 PM

Are you currently involved in other organizations? If so how many? Is your interest in AKA genuine or is it just another organization to add to your resume?

Do you think you can remain a committed member to those you are already involved in and maintain membership in AKA if you are chosen? Do you have the funds to support all? Do you have the time to support all?

What are you actively doing to obtain membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha?

If you are a grad level interest, do you find that attending grad events are expensive? If so, how do you expect to pay dues?

For any contacts made with members, is it genuine (considering these will be the people you may be working with) or is it just a means to an end (I've got letters)?

Have you done a self-assessment to determine are you really up to par? Do you find that your peers (those who are interest like yourself) are up to par?

If an AKA chapter on your campus holds programs and community service events and you don't attend, how do you expect to show interest? How do you expect the members to even notice you and decided whether you'd make a good member by organizing and participating in those events that you couldn't attend?

If you do attend programs and community service events, do you make yourself known to members? Do members only know a face without a name?

2DISCRETE4U · #32 01-11-2005, 12:55 PM

My questions:
Why do SFs ask "bold" questions on the internet, but won't DARE ask a Soror in person?

*People get courage on the internet! They think that no one will ever figure out who they are so they get gully.

Why do SOME SFs ask some of the most ridiculous questions without searching for the answer, if a answer exists?

*They're lazy.

Why do SFs 'flip flop' orgs they are so-called interested in?

*They just want to belong to something so they don't really care what org. they are associated with.

Why do SFs "claim" they want to be a member of XYZ, then become a member and DON'T DO JACK?

*Can't say cause I wouldn't know.

Is it worth thousands of dollars to become a member of XYZ, when you can do community service for free?

*Some feel that becoming a member is more than just doing community service.

Do you really want to become a member of an organization for the RIGHT reasons, or are you trying to get a man? get attention?

*LOL, why make such a personal (and financial) committment to get a man?
I believe I'm interested for the right personal reasons.

Why is it that SOME SFs purport to know everything there is to know about greekdom, but have yet to become a member?

*Maybe the opportunity hasn't presented itself yet. A SF can only know so much info, without being a member.

Why put on a facade to try to get sponsorship?

*Some people will do whatever it takes to get sponsored. Hopefully the members will see through the facade.

Why look to an organization to define who you are? Why not have a sense of self BEFORE you join?

*Sounds like personal issues to me.

Steeltrap · #33 01-11-2005, 01:03 PM

A specific GC-related SF question:

Why do some SFs who may be aware of the Ave.'s policy about membership and intake questions attempt to go to other areas of the board and expect questions to be answered?

LADY_1908 · #34 01-11-2005, 10:21 PM

If you had an opportunity to attend a "closed" meeting (ie. Boule, Regional Conference) COMPLETELY undetected; would you go?

If all membership requirements were TOTALLY waived and ANYONE could be member, would you still want to be an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman?

If the fees associated with membership were $10,000, would you still pursue. How about $25,000?

If you KNEW FOR A FACT that another woman being considered for membership was a Liar, would you say anything? And why or why not .........How about a Thief?.......................How about a "homewrecker"...........................

LADY_1908 · #35 01-11-2005, 10:28 PM

Why do some SF use screen/logon names that could suggest that they are members?

wannabeina · #36 01-11-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
What is your full name and what school do you go to

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If you could choose your own linesisters would you? What would be your criteria?

I wouldn't want to choose my line sisters.

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If you knew FOR CERTAIN that you would NEVER have the opportunity to become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, would you go ahead and seek membership elsewhere?

Yes. Think about it this way, if I know I have NO chance of getting into Yale Medical school, so I'm gonna go somewhere else. I can still acheive my goals.

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What role, if any, have greek stereotypes played in your interest/selection of a sorority?

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If you knew FOR CERTAIN that in order to become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha you would HAVE TO spend an extra year in undergrad would you submit an application and stay in school that extra year or continue your studies/graduate on time and hope to be invited to a graduate chapter? Why or Why not?

No, how ridiculus would I look staying in college to join a sorority! I would graduate and then show my interest to the Graduate Chapter.

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If your mother, for whatever reasons, forbade you to become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha would you do it anyway (assume that her opinion CANNOT be changed)? Why or Why not?

I would join whatever group makes me happy regardless of what my mother wants. It's my life and a lifetime committment. Just because your mother married your grandfather doesn't mean that you would marry him too if he were your age.

*more questions/hypos forthcoming* [/QUOTE]

wannabeina · #37 01-11-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by LADY_1908
If you had an opportunity to attend a "closed" meeting (ie. Boule, Regional Conference) COMPLETELY undetected; would you go? Yes.

If all membership requirements were TOTALLY waived and ANYONE could be member, would you still want to be an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman? No

If the fees associated with membership were $10,000, would you still pursue. How about $25,000?
No

If you KNEW FOR A FACT that another woman being considered for membership was a Liar, would you say anything? And why or why not .........How about a Thief?.......................How about a "homewrecker"...........................

Yes. If I absolutely knew it to be a fact and if character is considered for membership, I would want someone to know. If after I provided what I knew and the person was still extended membership, I wouldn't say anything else about it.

RedefinedDiva · #38 01-11-2005, 11:02 PM

If you had an opportunity to attend a "closed" meeting (ie. Boule, Regional Conference) COMPLETELY undetected; would you go?
I will be honest: Yes. It's just part of my curiousity.

If all membership requirements were TOTALLY waived and ANYONE could be member, would you still want to be an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman?
Yes. It wouldn't change the way I feel.

If the fees associated with membership were $10,000, would you still pursue. How about $25,000?
Honestly, if I had the money, yes.

If you KNEW FOR A FACT that another woman being considered for membership was a Liar, would you say anything? And why or why not .........How about a Thief?.......................How about a "homewrecker"...........................
No. It's not my place. It's a tough call, but I still say no.

AKA_Monet · #39 01-11-2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally posted by LADY_1908
If you had an opportunity to attend a "closed" meeting (ie. Boule, Regional Conference) COMPLETELY undetected; would you go?

Some of you said yes, my questions are:

WHY?
What would be the "benefit"?
What do think is going on?
And what would be the excitement of sneaking around, undetectable in doing such a thing?
(Isn't that a bit "slivy" )

abaici · #40 01-11-2005, 11:59 PM

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Originally posted by wannabeina
Yes. Think about it this way, if I know I have NO chance of getting into Yale Medical school, so I'm gonna go somewhere else. I can still acheive my goals.

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So, let me get this straight. Hypothetically, if you were not admitted to Yale Medical School, you would attend another medical school.

Are you saying that if you are not granted membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, that you would pursue membership in ANOTHER sorority?

If so, do you want to become a member of a CERTAIN sorority or ANY sorority?

futurestar1 · #41 01-12-2005, 12:17 AM

If you had an opportunity to attend a "closed" meeting (ie. Boule, Regional Conference) COMPLETELY undetected; would you go?

No, I would not really get anything out of it as an outsider so it would be pointless. I don't like to know the details of a movie I am watching when it is in progress, so I wouldn't want to attend a "closed" meeting until it was my time (if ever)

If all membership requirements were TOTALLY waived and ANYONE could be member, would you still want to be an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman?

Hmmm, honestly, probably not. Memberfriends are always telling us SFs that membership has its privileges. If ANYONE could be a member, it would no longer be a privilege. I look for challenges that set me apart from the masses.

If the fees associated with membership were $10,000, would you still pursue. How about $25,000?

Presently, no because I could not afford those fees (not to mention the cost of actually being a member such as attending events, dues, and the like).

If you KNEW FOR A FACT that another woman being considered for membership was a Liar, would you say anything? And why or why not .........How about a Thief?.......................How about a "homewrecker"...........................

I would not say anything to the members because it would not be my place to tell her business or to judge her. All that goes on in the darkness eventually comes to light

UpPinkies · #42 01-12-2005, 12:18 AM

If you were invited for membership, are you ready for the challenges/rewards?

How are you prepared for the challenges/rewards?

Paradise359 · #43 01-12-2005, 12:40 AM

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Originally posted by abaici
So, let me get this straight. Hypothetically, if you were not admitted to Yale Medical School, you would attend another medical school.

Are you saying that if you are not granted membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, that you would pursue membership in ANOTHER sorority?

If so, do you want to become a member of a CERTAIN sorority or ANY sorority?

we are ------->here<-------- Soror.

futurestar1 · #44 01-12-2005, 12:41 AM

Are you currently involved in other organizations? If so how many? Is your interest in AKA genuine or is it just another organization to add to your resume? Do you think you can remain a committed member to those you are already involved in and maintain membership in AKA if you are chosen? Do you have the funds to support all? Do you have the time to support all?

Yes, I am currently involved in other organizations. In some organizations, like my professional organization, I am just a member. In others, a personal contributor or an active member. In some organizations, you form mentor-like relationships so it would be neglient to just let those relationships go by the wayside. Others, it really depends on the level of commitment and finances the organization requires. If granted membership, I would certainly have to reprioritize my schedule.

What are you actively doing to obtain membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha? If you are a grad level interest, do you find that attending grad events are expensive? If so, how do you expect to pay dues?

I am new to being an interest on a graduate level. Right now, I am just trying to attend events and mingle (which is kinda hard for me). I don't think attending grad events are expensive because I see it as an investment, especially since some of the money usually goes towards the philanthropic goals of the chapter. Although my investment may not give me the return I would like (because membership is NOT guaranteed), you have to take that risk to get results.

For any contacts made with members, is it genuine (considering these will be the people you may be working with) or is it just a means to an end (I've got letters)?

My contact with members and sisterfriends is always genuine. This is part of the reason I find it hard to mingle. I never want it to come off as, "Hi. I am only introducing myself because I want to be a member of your sorority." However, if you never introduce yourself, you are forgettable.

Have you done a self-assessment to determine are you really up to par? Do you find that your peers (those who are interest like yourself) are up to par?

I am constantly assessing and reassessing myself in order to grow and evolve. I cannot speak on other interests because it is not for me to decide if they are up to par.

If an AKA chapter on your campus holds programs and community service events and you don't attend, how do you expect to show interest? How do you expect the members to even notice you and decided whether you'd make a good member by organizing and participating in those events that you couldn't attend?

I try to attend whatever events I am aware of.

If you do attend programs and community service events, do you make yourself known to members? Do members only know a face without a name?

This goes back to my mingling issue. It is not that I don't have the nerve. I am a very outgoing individual, and normally I can start conversations with anyone. I just worry about protocol and doing things the appropriately.

If you were invited for membership, are you ready for the challenges/rewards? How are you prepared for the challenges/rewards?

I cannot really say for sure if am ready because I am sure it would create some changes that I am not aware of. I can say that I am always open to new challenges and opportunities. I continue to work on my time management skills and leadership skills. Hopefully, maintaining an open heart and mind will prepare me for the challenges and rewards if invited for membership.

wannabeina · #45 01-12-2005, 07:38 AM

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Originally posted by abaici

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So, let me get this straight. Hypothetically, if you were not admitted to Yale Medical School, you would attend another medical school.

Are you saying that if you are not granted membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, that you would pursue membership in ANOTHER sorority?

If so, do you want to become a member of a CERTAIN sorority or ANY sorority? [/B]

I believe that the original question asked if I knew "FOR CERTAIN that you would NEVER have the opportunity" to join. Of course I would look to other groups. It's all about goals. I am interested in aligning myself with women who's aim is to help the community while sharing a common bond of friendship and sisterhood. If I knew for certain that I wasn't going to marry a specific man, I'm not going to sit there hoping and praying that God changes his mind. I'm going to move on and continue on my life's journey with someone else.