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Post by peppermint on Mar 29, 2010 2:24:09 GMT -5
Haven't seen this thread around <--too lazy to look  How soon is too soon to speak up on organizational/chapter matters after becoming a member? |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Mar 29, 2010 8:16:43 GMT -5
The fall after I was initiated my chapter was comprised of 11 neo's and 3 prophytes so we had no choice but to be vocal from jump.
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Post by Cambist on Mar 29, 2010 9:27:29 GMT -5
It's never too soon. Having said that, you often don't understand the politics, history of past proposed remedy's, etc...and therefore can make yourself look foolish but then again....noothing wrong with that either. Just blame it on being a neo!
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Post by huey on Mar 29, 2010 18:58:36 GMT -5
You both are members of the same org, he wears same letters as you. You have same vote as he does. One. Speak up first meeting. Don't follow and don't be timid.
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Post by Robelite on Mar 29, 2010 19:07:35 GMT -5
You both are members of the same org, he wears same letters as you. You have same vote as he does. One. Speak up first meeting. Don't follow and don't be timid. Exhalt! |
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Post by Oren Ishii on Mar 29, 2010 19:41:23 GMT -5
Look at little huey up in here! LOL You both are members of the same org, he wears same letters as you. You have same vote as he does. One. Speak up first meeting. Don't follow and don't be timid. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Mar 29, 2010 19:42:34 GMT -5
next day. If you were trained properly during your process, you should have an idea how to assert yourself without sounding like an insolent fool. Further, your dean/intake specialist (or whatever) should be able to assist you with basic chapter management questions so every little thing doesn't have to be an address to the chapter.
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Post by Oren Ishii on Mar 29, 2010 19:44:10 GMT -5
I'm sure not in Pep's case (you got something to tell us, Pep?), but those can be BIG ifs, L. next day. If you were trained properly during your process, you should have an idea how to assert yourself without sounding like an insolent fool. Further, your dean/intake specialist (or whatever) should be able to assist you with basic chapter management questions so every little thing doesn't have to be an address to the chapter. |
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Post by peppermint on Mar 29, 2010 20:46:07 GMT -5
Muse, just a question. A friend of mine suggested that those who joined grad should not comment for some time.
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Post by Coldfront06 on Mar 29, 2010 21:21:16 GMT -5
If its a good chapter, I think they'll make an effort to get neos involved. Best way to keep someone active IMO is to give them leadership/responsibility roles from the jump.
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Post by Julie Art on Mar 29, 2010 22:26:07 GMT -5
Ummm, why they single out joining grad chapter? Each chapter is different. My line slowly felt our way in. We knew the proper way, but I guess we were still shell shocked, lol! But yeah, we slowly acclumated in and if we didn't understand something we would ask for clarification after the meeting. Muse, just a question. A friend of mine suggested that those who joined grad should not comment for some time. |
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Post by peppermint on Mar 30, 2010 8:47:51 GMT -5
Ummm, why they single out joining grad chapter? Each chapter is different. My line slowly felt our way in. We knew the proper way, but I guess we were still shell shocked, lol! But yeah, we slowly acclumated in and if we didn't understand something we would ask for clarification after the meeting. Muse, just a question. A friend of mine suggested that those who joined grad should not comment for some time. The rationale was that ugrad's generally have to speak up faster because there's a time pressure. Folks are hopefully graduating and moving on. In grad, you have people who have been there for years and may be offended if a neo tries to speak up early on. A year, possibly longer was suggested to avoid this. In speaking to different folks, I'm finding there is some truth to what was said. Someone was saying out the chapter did not response well to an offer to update the webiste because someone else (who was obivously overwhelemed) agreed to do it a year and a half earlier. So even though the neo had more time and enjoyed web designing, the other person felt like the neo was suggesting a time management issue, not simply offering assistance.  |
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Post by Julie Art on Mar 30, 2010 9:04:11 GMT -5
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Post by FatalDST on Mar 30, 2010 9:39:48 GMT -5
Never too soon, just make sure you understand the history behind it. ASK QUESTIONS if you dont know what's going on or why. You want to be able to give valuable input/feedback. A new member may be the "new set of eyes" they need.
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Post by Southie on Mar 30, 2010 11:50:03 GMT -5
Haven't seen this thread around <--too lazy to look How soon is too soon to speak up on organizational/chapter matters after becoming a member? Knowing the proper channels to communcate the issue is very key. Also, if thier is a problem do you have a tentative solutiion. Otherwise, stay away from the bytch fest. Not a good look. |
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Post by DamieQue™ on Mar 31, 2010 12:55:30 GMT -5
I agree with Fatal. Ask questions. For example if you wanted to re-do the website, ask if there was a committee under which such activities fell. Then get in where you fit in.
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Post by Cambist on Apr 12, 2010 9:12:56 GMT -5
I can only speak for some of the Alpha chpaters i've visited and my own but it's all trial by fire....I was made and then IMMEDIATELY made budget chair. Interestingly, I was tasked with cutting the "fat" from the budget. So it was a learning experience because I had to meet with all the committee chairs, listen to their rational as to why they NEED all the money they requested, how long they have been in the frat, why they will put up a fight against any cuts to their budget, etc...
Then I presented my budget which pissed EVERYONE off....I stood their in front of the chapter for an hour....it was like a stoning! But I held firm, threw some well placed stones of my own, and came out relatively unharmed. LOL!
It all depends on the culture of the chapter though. Mine is pretty hot....always very political, and almost contentious in nature.
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Post by thatque on Apr 16, 2010 1:36:12 GMT -5
It's never too soon. Having said that, you often don't understand the politics, history of past proposed remedy's, etc...and therefore can make yourself look foolish but then again....noothing wrong with that either. Just blame it on being a neo! |
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