Verifying Alumnae (random question)

[33girl]

Any time we've done alum things, the contacts have been made through a verified list from HQ. Like Dee says, they wouldn't be on the mailing list or have been contacted unless they were members.

But if we were to put something in the local newspaper or on a website that everyone can see saying "alumnae chapter meeting at so and so time, anyone who is interested please show up" I would certainly want proof of membership in some form. That's probably not the best way to go about doing things like that though.

[dzrose93]

As the contact person for my alumnae chapter, I always check with National HQ when someone expresses interest in attending one of our events. Usually a quick e-mail is all that is needed to verify that the person is an initiated member and in good standing.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Tom Earp
Help or Not, it is Your Option

Basically as I Stated, We as GLOs want to beleive.

Why dont You?

What is Tom talking about this time?

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by OTW
Oh dear. It's not just Chaos. He has the same problem with everybody on GC.

No wonder he doesn't return my phone calls.

To perhaps give Tom some clarity on the topic, we aren't talking about just meeting people in the street or at conferences. We are talking about a more longterm interaction such as transfering membership into graduate chapters. Membership in our organizations is a privilege and anyone who can't stand to have their membership verified must have something to hide.

[FeeFee]

Originally posted by ladygreek
What is the problem you have with Chaos?

And no we don't just believe.

Our protocol dictates verifying membership before letting someone into a chapter meeting.

Our sorors know that and understand that, so they come prepared.

And no the grip is never used for verification.

Ditto for AKA.

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
I think it's been checked. When I joined the first alumnae chapter I don't think anybody did because our Province Director for my collegiate chapter was in that Alumnae Chapter and knew I was initiated.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if my chapter here checked, nor would it offend me. There aren't a lot of people from my chapter here so there isn't somebody who can personally verify me.

Most of the women who join our group come because a friend brought them so we usually verify them that way. But I'm not at all above verifying them with our IH if necessary.

[Tom Earp]

Originally posted by OTW
Oh dear. It's not just Chaos. He has the same problem with everybody on GC.

God what a twit.

Oh, werent You supposed to ignore?

[kdonline]

The thing is, the OP asked about "ALUMNAE" - not "ALUMNI."

I guess not all readers here know the difference...so just in case:

ALUMNAE = ALL FEMALE

And it's not a typo.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by kdonline
The thing is, the OP asked about "ALUMNAE" - not "ALUMNI."

I guess not all readers here know the difference...so just in case:

ALUMNAE = ALL FEMALE

And it's not a typo.

Some of us can speak from the persective of sororities and alumnae membership, but that isn't a requirement to answer the OP's question.

The more important point is that the OP is asking about graduated members who are seeking to become active or work with graduate chapters.

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by kdonline
The thing is, the OP asked about "ALUMNAE" - not "ALUMNI."

I guess not all readers here know the difference...so just in case:

ALUMNAE = ALL FEMALE

And it's not a typo.

But she went on to say alumni/ae and her/him.

[GangsterOfLove]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
Nonmembers get a hold of information all the time and unfortunately membership cards get lost or stolen. There are also people whose membership standings are questionable due to disciplinary action. Aside from introductory kindness when you meet someone who claims to be a member, there's no harm in checking membership. Alumnae who are offended by this need to relax because it justs comes with the territory.

If the person actually wants to formally have her membership status switched over to an alumnae chapter, their membership standing should be checked and the appropriate paperwork should be completed. If the person just wants to assist the alumnae chapter with certain activities without transfering membership, there are other ways of confirming membership status and standing with the sorority. An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure.

I couldn't agree more, sawrah.

I value our organization's secrets, so I do not find it offensive at all. When I moved to NYC and joined a grad chapter, I was asked to show my membership card (along w/my driver's license) AND had a prophyte vouch for me before I was admitted to the room where the meeting was to be held. I was thankful for their caution, actually.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by GangsterOfLove
I couldn't agree more, sawrah.

I value our organization's secrets, so I do not find it offensive at all. When I moved to NYC and joined a grad chapter, I was asked to show my membership card (along w/my driver's license) AND had a prophyte vouch for me before I was admitted to the room where the meeting was to be held. I was thankful for their caution, actually.

The gate keeper is crucial, sawrah.

[GangsterOfLove]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
No wonder he doesn't return my phone calls.

To perhaps give Tom some clarity on the topic, we aren't talking about just meeting people in the street or at conferences. We are talking about a more longterm interaction such as transfering membership into graduate chapters. Membership in our organizations is a privilege and anyone who can't stand to have their membership verified must have something to hide.

"anyone who can't stand to have their membership verified must have something to hide."

There you have it...

[Boom_Quack13]

True. I was upset that I got into a ceremony, without being verified once.

[GangsterOfLove]

Originally posted by Boom_Quack13
True. I was upset that I got into a ceremony, without being verified once.

Exactly. If you can get in w/o being verified, ANYBODY can get in. That's not the business.