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Old 03-22-2004, 01:21 AM
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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.

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.
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Old 03-22-2004, 01:33 AM
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Re: It's time the tale were told...

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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!


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Old 03-22-2004, 01:35 AM
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Best of luck as you begin your AI search!
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Old 03-22-2004, 08:55 AM
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Best of luck to you, Sister Havana. We're all cheering for you.
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Old 03-22-2004, 11:05 AM
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Best of luck, Sister Havana!!!!!!!!
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Old 03-22-2004, 12:23 PM
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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!
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Old 03-22-2004, 02:29 PM
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Good luck, Sister Havana. If there is anything I can help you with, feel free to PM me or email me
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Old 03-22-2004, 04:01 PM
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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
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Old 03-22-2004, 05:52 PM
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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!
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Old 03-22-2004, 08:13 PM
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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.
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Old 03-22-2004, 10:37 PM
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Good luck...let me know how it goes, as I am in the same boat doing the same thing in the next few weeks.

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Old 03-23-2004, 08:36 PM
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Good luck and I can't wait to see how it goes
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Old 03-31-2004, 08:03 PM
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I sent my email to the Airedales tonight.

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

But at least I did it!
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Old 04-04-2004, 04:18 AM
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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!!!

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Old 04-15-2004, 07:18 PM
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I got a response from the Airedales and I have a contact now for the local alumnae chapter...I'll email that person tonight.
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