graduate chapter

Legal Diva · #1 03-16-2000, 03:49 PM

Hello to all of the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and to all other friends who usually make posts to this board.
This is my first time posting, although I have been keeping up with the board for a little while now. However, I now have a question that has caused me to “reveal myself.” I hope my question will not be seen as inappropriate.
I have had the desire to become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated for many, many years. I read the post from “One Day” on February 17th and found that her situation is similar to mine. I differ a little in that I do many of the things that you all suggested including being an active member of my church and I also participate in a program that takes musical performance to a senior citizens home. I highly enjoy everything that I do, but it seems that every time I meet a member of AKA either 1) she isn’t active, 2) the chapter isn’t planning on having a line anytime soon, or 3) my timing is just bad. As important as it is I don’t want to change my community service/ministry to look for AKAs because I feel that I am using my gifts.
I say all of this to ask: Is there anyone (particularly Lady AKA, because I thought I recalled reading that you were in the DC area) that could help me find some volunteer opportunities with a graduate chapter in the DC/Montgomery County, MD area? If so it would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. (Sorry the message is so long.)
Thanks so much,
Legal Diva

AKAtude · #2 03-16-2000, 05:03 PM

Hello, Legal Diva

LadyAKA is from New York, but I'm sure if someone is from the Washington, DC area they will assist you if they can. For those seeking membership in a graduate chapter, the process can be frustrating if you don't have the right contacts. I noticed the three things you said (a soror is inactive, the chapter isn't planning a line, or your timing is bad). You just aren't having much luck at all. However, you may be able to turn these situations around. If you meet an inactive soror, check to see if she could put you in contact with a soror who is active. More than likely, she will know sorors in the grad chapter. If they say they do not plan on having a line soon, keep in touch. Things could change. Have you tried looking in the telephone book? One of the two grad chapters in my city are listed. I hope you have better luck in the future.

Legal Diva · #3 03-16-2000, 06:04 PM

Thanks so much for responding! You're right my luck has been bad, but I am not deterred.
Legal Diva

LadyAKA · #4 03-16-2000, 06:24 PM

Legal Diva, Soror AKAtude is correct I am from New York. But I personally know that there are sorors in your area that post here that can help you. When the time permits I am sure you will get a wealth of *IDEAS* on where to go and what to do. Just be patient (donesn't that word just kill you? - but it is true be patient). I don't want to volunteer names because sorors do have work lives and personal agendas that they need to tend to before they can help others. I hope you understand and good luck!

OneDay · #5 03-16-2000, 07:58 PM

Hello Ladies!

Legal Diva I was about to send a message to you, but your e-mail address is not posted. Is there anyway I can reach you by e-mail?
If so, please e-mail it to me.

Supermodel1908 · #6 03-17-2000, 09:34 AM

Legal Diva
I feel that your selection of a community service activity/activities should be based totally on you and what you feel you can do best in order to serve others. I don't feel that one of my sorors could steer you in any one particular direction as far as service is concerned. I say this because we don't know you personally. You know yourself best. Also, if you are planning on serving others within your community, (and I am not saying that you would do this) don't do it because you know alot of my sorors are involved in that/those activities. When you tap into what you can do best for others and then go ahead and get involved, there's no telling who you will meet.

I am a member of a chapter here in DC and we are involved with alot of things in many different areas/venues within the city. Tap into yourself to find what fits for you, not necessarily what is fitting for AKA here in DC.

willimenia · #7 03-23-2000, 11:15 PM

Hello All –

Just when I think there are only a “hand full” of women interested on the Graduate level all of a sudden I read a message from another woman grappling with the same issues whether it’s connecting with graduate members or locating service project events. I really want to say Thank You for all of your posts – I no longer feel “so alone” in this struggle.

Any one in the Washington, DC area that would like to keep in touch feel free to email me.

Until next time…take care.