It's time the tale were told...

[Sister Havana]

After months of lurking in here, following other people's stories and things...I would like to announce that I have decided to pursue alumnae initiation myself. :)

Here's some background:
I went to college at Indiana University, which, as some of you may know, has one of the most hypercompetitive Greek systems in the country. I rushed my sophomore year but dropped out midway through. I got cut from a lot of the houses for grades and I didn't feel like the houses left on my list were the right places for me. I joined Alpha Phi Omega and am a very happy Brother of that fraternity. Still, I've always been fascinated with sorority life, and sororities in general. I've always wondered "what if..." I've felt something was missing, if that makes any sense whatsoever. But I always felt that I missed my chance.

You can imagine how happy I was to find out that alumnae initiation is possible, and that there have been so many success stories on here. Reading those has been very encouraging to me. I've been tossing around the idea for a while but it's been only recently that I've made the decision to do it myself, after a lot of thought. (and several dreams about it, oddly enough!)

I've read the advice post in here, and done some research on the sites of the groups that are around here. There are three groups I've narrowed it down to, and one that I am strongly leaning toward at this point. I like terriers, so henceforth they will be known as follows:
The Airedales (this is the group I'm leaning toward)
The Wire Fox Terriers
The Border Terriers

I will be sending out an initial interest email to the Airedales this week...I just have to figure out what to put in there. :) Of course I'll keep everyone posted.

I'm also going to chronicle this in my Livejournal. There will be more ruminations and stuff than I'll put here, probably. :) It's going to be filtered because I am sure not everyone on earth wants to read all about it. If you'd like to be on that list, just comment in my Livejournal (http://www.livejournal.com/users/sisterhavana) and I will add you.

Anyhow, so I'll stop rambling now. Good thoughts, support, advice, anything else all welcome. I'm really nervous and excited at the same time.

[navane]

Originally posted by Sister Havana
After months of lurking in here, following other people's stories and things...I would like to announce that I have decided to pursue alumnae initiation myself. :)



Woo! Alright! Welcome to the PNAM sisterhood! :)


PNAM,

.....Kelly :)

[polarpi]

Best of luck as you begin your AI search! :)

[MelodyCat]

Best of luck to you, Sister Havana. We're all cheering for you. :)

[Taualumna]

Best of luck, Sister Havana!!!!!!!! :)

[bsp-mich24]

Originally posted by Sister Havana

Re: It's time the tale were told...

After months of lurking in here, following other people's stories and things...I would like to announce that I have decided to pursue alumnae initiation myself.

Yay another AI / PNAM sisterhood story to follow! :)

Your leadership experiences in Alpha Phi Omega and the fact your a founding member of your local fraternity will help you (i.e. your familarity of Greek life-fraternal bonds etc.).

Good Luck in your AI search ;sending good vibes your way from a new AI!:D

[Jill1228]

Good luck, Sister Havana. If there is anything I can help you with, feel free to PM me or email me

[cutiepatootie]

Dang all this time for some reason i thought you were a Phi Mu!:) i am definitely having a blonde moment the last few months

[OTW]

Sister Havana,


As I said in your LiveJournal, I am so happy that you have decided to pursue this route. We're all rooting for you!

[tinydancer]

YEA! Welcome aboard! We are all cheering you on. Remember, there are some VERY helpful sisters here on GC who will be glad to help you along on your journey.

[mshoole]

Good luck...let me know how it goes, as I am in the same boat doing the same thing in the next few weeks.

MS

[Buttonz]

Good luck and I can't wait to see how it goes

[Sister Havana]

I sent my email to the Airedales tonight.

Now I get to wait and see what happens...

But at least I did it!

[mshoole]

Im so proud of you...Keep up the good work...By the way I did talk to the ladies and they are looking forward..I emailed you and told you all....Im waiting for a response back to them...Ill pm you and tell you what I already know though...Good LUCK!!!

MS

[Sister Havana]

I got a response from the Airedales and I have a contact now for the local alumnae chapter...I'll email that person tonight. :)

[rho4life]

good luck!

[Jill1228]

Glad you got a response! Good luck!

[bsp-mich24]

Yay a response - Sending good vibes!

[MelodyCat]

Good luck! :)

[tinydancer]

Great! Good luck - I hope all goes well!:)

[mshoole]

Yeha for you...:) You didnt email me and let me know...:( oh well..im still so happy for you....email me and let me know what is going on....:)

MS

[Sister Havana]

Quick update...going to an event with the Airedales tonight! Actually I'll be leaving in about twenty minutes or so. :D Full report tonight...wish me luck!

[pinkyphimu]

i hope you had a great time tonight! we can't wait for the details!

[bsp-mich24]

Can't wait to hear details tonight!:)

[Sister Havana]

I'm back!

It went well. I had a really good time...all the ladies were really, really nice and I felt like part of the gang. :) And I actually made a craft project that looked like it was supposed to! (This is big since I am the least crafty person on earth!) They've already invited me to their next meeting.

So far so good! :)

[mshoole]

Im so glad to hear that you had a great time and that it went well....call me when you get this message or the one i left at your place...call the cell, please. i wanna hear all about it.

MS

[bsp-mich24]

Sounds promising... :) They've already invited me to their next meeting.

[ms_gwyn]

that is very exciting

I like to think that I'm creative, but I understand where you are coming from when you say it came out correctly. I've had many an experience where my crafts didn't come out correctly ;) .

I look forward to hearing more about your journey.


ms. gwyn

[tunatartare]

Congratulations! Keep us updated! :)

[Jill1228]

Woo hoo! Things are going well! Good stuff!

[tinydancer]

Oh, that sounds great! Glad you felt right at home - it does make a big difference!:)

[BadSquirrelBeta]

Keep us updated!

[DigitalAngel126]

How's it going??

[Sister Havana]

Bumping this up. It's been pretty quiet since it's summer. I'm going to kick things into high gear in the fall. Of course I'll keep you all posted. :)

Congrats to everyone who has found their homes. :) In time I will find mine too!

[Jill1228]

Will be sending good vibes

[Senusret I]

Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!





i finally found this thread, lol

[WCUgirl]

Need an update! lol.

[Sister Havana]

The update is that things are kind of on the back burner for now...right now I am jobless and broke and finding work has been my priority. *heh* But as soon as I find a job I will kick this back into high gear.

I just don't want anyone thinking I am not interested...

[lake]

Sister Havana, your story is so similar to mine in all respects it's almost scary! Were we separated at birth or something?!

Feel free to PM me if you ever need or want to chat about this whole AI experience. Everyone has been so wonderful and friendly here and I feel I want to share some of what's been shared with me!

[Sister Havana]

Lake: We definitely should chat. :)

So, now that I have my new job (I am going to be a client service representative in the automotive advertising department at the Chicago Tribune! I start on Monday!), as soon as I get settled in there I'll be kicking the search back into high gear. :D

By the way, one of the Airedales who was at the event I went to also works at the Tribune, albeit in a different department. :)

[emleepc]

How's the job at the paper? And the Airedales? Have you been able to get to know the woman that works there yet? Details please!! :)

[Jill1228]

Congrats on the job! Yippee! i hope things are going well and you met up with the airedales

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Congratulations on your new job! Best wishes with alumnae initiation! :D

[bsp-mich24]

Bump

Any updates? Hope all is going well with the new job.:)

[Sister Havana]

So, as you know AI has been on the back burner for me, first while I was unemployed and looking for work, and now since I am settling in. However, last night I was poking around on the web and what did I see but my smiling face in a group shot from the one Airedale event I attended on the Airedale website! A sign that I should kick things back into gear? :)

Now I just have to think of what to say...

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally posted by Sister Havana
So, as you know AI has been on the back burner for me, first while I was unemployed and looking for work, and now since I am settling in. However, last night I was poking around on the web and what did I see but my smiling face in a group shot from the one Airedale event I attended on the Airedale website! A sign that I should kick things back into gear? :)

Now I just have to think of what to say...

Exactly what you just told us.......

Members drop out of sight for a while for the same reasons so it's really not unusual.

[trojangal]

Just my $.02

When talking with one of the ladies about AI and being involved, she said that these women know there is so much on everyone's plate these days. They do understand that sometimes women have to miss activities because "..real life gets in the way.."

Go back when you are able to and to let them know that you are still interested in pursuing AI.

:)

[Honeykiss1974]

Bump 'cause I'm nosy and its been 8 months since an update. :)

[Sister Havana]

Things are still kind of in a holding pattern, mainly because I am so busy with my Jaycee board position (my term ends January 1) and a couple other things. I want to wait until things calm down a bit before really kicking things into high gear again. It wouldn't be fair to anyone if I wasn't able to give my full commitment.

But I'm still following everyone else, happy to read everyone else's good news (and there's been a lot of it lately!) and in time I hope to have my own. :D

[Leandra-TX]

Originally posted by Sister Havana
But I'm still following everyone else, happy to read everyone else's good news (and there's been a lot of it lately!) and in time I hope to have my own. :D
I know what you mean about other things taking over your time and having to put AI pursuits on hold. I am looking forward to hearing more, though. I enjoy following everyone's stories so much!

- Leandra.

[Xidelt]

bump

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