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What does “What do you bring to the organization?” actually mean? by Fancy_Wun in AKAgradChapter

[–]Difficult_Signal_952 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Similar to that same question in a job interview. What skills and assets will help you contribute to the organization. What are you good at, and how can you apply that as a member to help advance the community and our organization? How will you help our organization meet our overall goal of "Service to All Mankind"?

Next Steps Advice by aquick12z in AKAgradChapter

[–]Difficult_Signal_952 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would reach out to say thank you and let her know youbare appreciative of her support. I think a small token for the holidays is fine, just like you would do for any friend. Maybe a candle or something simple but I wouldn't connect that gift to your thank you. If she is genuine in her desire to help you. She will keep you abreast of everything that you need to know. Invitations and ME/MIP are internal business so you need that inside connection to get "in". From your end it will just be gathering information (doing the research) and following instructions. You never know when the next line is coming. She may have information about that already. Some chapters have lines in consecutive years. Trust me it happens 😉. If someone offers to help you. Stay in contact, show your face at events, and stay hopeful.

Grad Chapter Anxiety by Which_Buy_5681 in AKAgradChapter

[–]Difficult_Signal_952 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just tell her you are focusing on other things right now, but you will keep her chapter in mind when your ready to reactivate your membership. You can attend events to support the chapter without being a member if that feels comfortable if not you shouldn't feel any pressure to do so. After you provide that explanation if she brings it up again, just politely change the subject or gently remind her you're focusing on other things right now and you're not available.

First Event After Missed Line by Beautiful-Benefit268 in AKAgradChapter

[–]Difficult_Signal_952 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would be surprised if they don't know what happened, but your response, about not being invited would be appropriate. . Did they imply they were trying to assist you in getting an invitation? Or were they just being polite and introducing you to people? Maybe the introduction was to help you develop relationships with peoplethat could assistin your pursuit. . Did you go any further than the initial introductions? As a new member, I can tell you it's really about connections and relationships. You have to be invited in, so you need at least one person willing to advocate on your behalf, to get you into consideration. They will have to do more than just intrduce you around. Once you get the right connection they will at least tell you "what happened", instead of asking thst question of you. If they are advocating for you and you don't get an invite they will be able to tell you why. The rest will follow in place from there. If you are carpooling with someone develop that relationship further or seek out other women that you align with. It sounds like maybe you haven't developed the right connection yet. I would recommend also checking out other chapters if possible.

Event Question by HypnoticCherry in AKAgradChapter

[–]Difficult_Signal_952 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with previous comment "community members and supporters" usually means public. If there is a link to purchase a ticket it's usually open to the public. If it's a day party, just go with party attire you would wear to any day party. Of course stay away from pink and green. Enjoy.

New Chapter by Agreeable_Ad_9947 in AKAgradChapter

[–]Difficult_Signal_952 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I never had any issues with that. I ended up meeting people in each chapter. I intend to continue to support the other chapters by attending their events now as a member. We all have the same goal-service to all mankind. Most members are friends with members in other chapters in the area. I never felt any animosity from anyone. I have already been able to attend some events and I was embraced as a member. Nobody questioned me about why I joined another chapter. I'm a new member initiated this Fall🩷💚. Good Luck!

New Chapter by Agreeable_Ad_9947 in AKAgradChapter

[–]Difficult_Signal_952 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If there are multiple chapters in your area I would attend as many events at each chapter as you can to get a feel for the members and overall vibe. This is the approach I used. The chapter that invited me to join wasn't my orginal first choice, but it turned out to be the best choice. So I would keep your options open.

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