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#**811** 10-16-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

No, I am speaking about ZTA. She is speaking of all GLO's.. and I can say that what she is saying is not all true of ZTA.

Thanks for the clarification. It really did seem like you were speaking for the other 24 in your post.

blueangel · #**812** 10-16-2006, 11:39 PM

No problem. I'm sorry I didn't make myself clearer.

Jen · #**813** 10-16-2006, 11:55 PM

I actually do know of GCers that have assisted PNAMs here and either regret doing it, or no longer offer their assistance because they have had the "WTF was I thinking?" moment.

AChiOhSnap · #**814** 10-17-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by centaur532

I think Earp types on the short bus...must be such a Burden.

You're fun. I heart you.

ReachTheLimit · #**815** 10-17-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AChiOhSnap

Wow, you have an iron clad grasp on my point, Earp. I love you!

ETA: ReachTheLimit, I'm still interested in hearing what draws you to seeking AI w/an NPC GLO versus a community GLO. This is not a challenge, and maybe you can shed some light on what draws PNAMs specifically to NPC orgs vs. community orgs.

I'll be honest with you, I don't feel it's necessary to state that here because I have already forwarded that information to the GLO. I prefer to keep that information confidential.

You can feel free to search my posts for what I said previously.

AChiOhSnap · #**816** 10-17-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ReachTheLimit

I'll be honest with you, I don't feel it's necessary to state that here because I have already forwarded that information to the GLO. I prefer to keep that information confidential.

You can feel free to search my posts for what I said previously.

K then.

ReachTheLimit · #**817** 10-17-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OTW

Finally something we can agree on, GDIfly!

Many GCers went through recruitment without the aid of alumnae and recs. But then again, someone once told me that AI and Recruitment are not the same. What you just said pretty much nullifies BA's attempt to compare the two.

Recs for Recruitment are easily and readily available for download on the website. Funny how it's not the same for AI. Oh wait...it's because AI and recruitment aren't the same. Well, whaddya know?!

I would encourage you to do a little research on the websites because yup, they are online for some of the sororities.

#**818** 10-17-2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ReachTheLimit

I would encourage you to do a little research on the websites because yup, they are online for some of the sororities.

I wasn't speaking for the other sororities. Just my own.

It'd be too much of a BURDEN to go through all the websites.

I don't need to do research on AI. I'm not the one seeking it.

texas*princess · #**819** 10-17-2006, 07:24 AM

What a burden this thread has become.

ReachTheLimit · #**820** 10-17-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OTW

I wasn't speaking for the other sororities. Just my own.

It'd be too much of a BURDEN to go through all the websites.

I don't need to do research on AI. I'm not the one seeking it.

OTW, I don't even know which sorority you are a ALLEGEDLY a member of. At least you have given them the courtesy to remove their letters from your signature.

I think you've been eating too much Spam.

Drolefille · #**821** 10-17-2006, 09:23 AM

Saying that someone is "allegedly" a member of their sorority could be applied to anyone on here. Just because some people put letters in their signatures or user names doesn't mean anything.

But you're probably right, we're probably all a bunch of know-nothing GDI's.

33girl · #**822** 10-17-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

However... my paperwork was stalled.. my AA chapter didn't know why. A "random stranger" in my sorority on GC was able to straighten it out for me, so I am a perfect example of how the AI forum on GC is a positive thing. There are some very kind souls here who are willing to help others.

BUT YOU DIDN'T NEED THE AI FORUM TO DO THAT.

There are lots of ZTAs on here, including the moderator who it's obvious is very involved as an alumna. You could have emailed any of them and asked them what to do, and if they didn't know they could have contacted HQ or someone else who could have helped you.

OR you could have told your AA to figure it out. If my alum chapter had a woman we really wanted to AI and her paperwork was stalled, you can bet I'd be on HQ's butts asking them what the holdup was.

YOU DIDN'T NEED AN AI FORUM TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.

blueangel · #**823** 10-17-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

BUT YOU DIDN'T NEED THE AI FORUM TO DO THAT.

There are lots of ZTAs on here, including the moderator who it's obvious is very involved as an alumna. You could have emailed any of them and asked them what to do, and if they didn't know they could have contacted HQ or someone else who could have helped you.

OR you could have told your AA to figure it out. If my alum chapter had a woman we really wanted to AI and her paperwork was stalled, you can bet I'd be on HQ's butts asking them what the holdup was.

YOU DIDN'T NEED AN AI FORUM TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.

Actually, I did need the forum. I was about to throw in the towel because it had been nearly three years since my paperwork had been started, and I didn't know what the hold up was. Members of the Alumnae chapter didn't know, and couldn't seem to find out where the snag was. Remember.. AI is extremely rare in my GLO.

Just as I was about to give up on the whole thing, I started googling. I found the GC AI forum. I literally spent the entire night reading all of the old posts. I started to feel better, because I learned how long the process was for many here. Ironically, I read some of the stories from people who are now opposing this very forum!

Since there were no AIs from my GLO here, one of the AI's on this forum put me in touch with a member of my GLO here on GC who got the ball rolling again for me. Since, as I mentioned before, AI is extremely rare in my organization, a "random" member of my GLO on GC wouldn't necessarily be able to help me... remember.. my own Alumnae Chapter had tried to find out, but wasn't able to get answers. The person I met on the AI forum was able to point me to a person who was knowlegable about the process. It was this very person who knew who to call to find out what the hold up was.

To sum it up.. this forum is definately the reason I am in my GLO today. Had the AI forum not come up on my search, I wouldn't have found the people who helped me. Had I not read the story of others here, I would have mistakenly assumed it was never going to happen, and I would never have PMed anyone to help me find out where the snag was.

(edited for typo)

33girl · #**824** 10-17-2006, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

To sum it up.. this forum is definately the reason I am in my GLO today.

Hmm.

AlphaFrog · #**825** 10-17-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by blueangel

To sum it up.. this forum is definately the reason I am in my GLO today. Had the AI forum not come up on my search, I wouldn't have found the people who helped me. Had I not read the story of others here, I would have mistakenly assumed it was never going to happen, and I would never have PMed anyone to help me find out where the snag was.

Wait, wait, stop the train....

The actual AI forum is only a year or so old (if that)...right?? Before that everything went into "Alum Involvment". As far as I know, you've been a ZTA for more then a year...therefore the AI Forum could not be the reason that you're in your GLO.