It's been a while since we've posted due to our incredibly busy weekend but we haven't neglected the blog, website, FB page or any other media! So, here goes our second post of the week :)
We want to give a more in-depth look at what this statement means to us.
Womanhood - a state of maturity where a female child develops the attitude, grace, poise of a mature responsible and respectable woman.
Integrity - the honesty, truthfulness and accuracy of ones actions. Also known as the opposite of hypocrisy, integrity is shown through a consciousness of values, methods, principles and expectations of actions.
It is often said that you cannot expect people who play secondlife to be on the pedestal that is real greekdom. And that is true. However people, in general, of upstanding moral values have integrity. Regardless of what virtual game they may play. Further, womanhood is a state that many women do not achieve until their youth has been wasted due to spitefulness.
So, we ask all women, regardless of your affiliation to reflect and be those upstanding women with integrity and sisterhood. We, as women in Secondlife must stop the "nice - nasty" attitude that demean us all. This attitude of secretly being nice and friendly or cordial but secretly; wishing the worst and having the most disgusting attitude.
It's shocking to know that people will come to your events, stay in your groups, make posts privately about how amazing you are but secretly wish you nothing but disaster. That, is the most despicable truth of some of the women in Secondlife. Sisters in Greekdom and women of secondlife; to enhance the value of your game play and your experience, start loving one another instead of trying to tear each other down.
What will seeing a person or an organization fail do for you?
For those who have extended the hand of love and sisterhood, thank you for your generosity. It is the spirit and currents of that generosity that will continue to inspire women to join together in a bonding spirit that will never fade.
So, in essence, be genuine, be supportive, stand in your truth and love your fellow sister in Slife.
Sisterly,
Iota Sigma Rho Leadership
Monday, August 26, 2013
Our Open "Thank You" Letter
Our Rush Weekend was HUGE success and we couldn't be happier! We would like to take the time to thank the following people/organizations who showed us a tremendous amount of support;
- Alpha Kai Delta
-- Dayla, Deunan & all the AKD sisters!
- Pi Delta Pi
- Sigma Gamma Sigma
- Chi Gamma Psi
- Nu Gamma Rho
- High Society
People
- Dj Mista Nasty
- Dj Latin
- Yemis Magic
- Nia South
- Mercedes Swords
- Suga Dulce
------ AND EVERYONE WHO CAME TO OUR EVENTS!
Especially the following families;
- The Rhoyal-Amors
- The Dynasty
- The Mocha-Eternal
- The Mode Famila
We had an amazing turn out and welcomed 4 very upstanding women out of 19 to our first gems class! We are very excited for what the future holds and as a sisterhood, we are so very blessed to have one another.
We also welcome our final pearl Star B. Dalliest-Mode aka Soror Rhoyal Authenticity!
- Alpha Kai Delta
-- Dayla, Deunan & all the AKD sisters!
- Pi Delta Pi
- Sigma Gamma Sigma
- Chi Gamma Psi
- Nu Gamma Rho
- High Society
People
- Dj Mista Nasty
- Dj Latin
- Yemis Magic
- Nia South
- Mercedes Swords
- Suga Dulce
------ AND EVERYONE WHO CAME TO OUR EVENTS!
Especially the following families;
- The Rhoyal-Amors
- The Dynasty
- The Mocha-Eternal
- The Mode Famila
We had an amazing turn out and welcomed 4 very upstanding women out of 19 to our first gems class! We are very excited for what the future holds and as a sisterhood, we are so very blessed to have one another.
We also welcome our final pearl Star B. Dalliest-Mode aka Soror Rhoyal Authenticity!
Monday, August 19, 2013
BRINGING RUSH SEASON TO IT'S HEAD!
Its about that time! Rush Weekend is THIS WEEKEND and
we
CAN. NOT. WAIT!
Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of our Alpha Line!
Apply. Visit Our Site. Like Us. Add Us.
BE A GEM!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
What is a GEM?
Gem
/jem/
A precious or stone, esp. when cut or polished or engraved.
Iota Sigma Rho Gem
/ee-o-ta/ /c-ig-m-ah/ /r-oh/ /jem/
A woman of upstanding character who, maintains her business through professionalism, grace and integrity. One who strives for sisterhood by surrounding herself with women of like mind and purpose. Never shall she forget her promise to uphold her sister nor shall she forget her purpose of charity. All for one, one for or none, she shall never forget this so long as she shall live. If she is able to keep this as her motto then she can be a true Iota.
/jem/
A precious or stone, esp. when cut or polished or engraved.
Iota Sigma Rho Gem
/ee-o-ta/ /c-ig-m-ah/ /r-oh/ /jem/
A woman of upstanding character who, maintains her business through professionalism, grace and integrity. One who strives for sisterhood by surrounding herself with women of like mind and purpose. Never shall she forget her promise to uphold her sister nor shall she forget her purpose of charity. All for one, one for or none, she shall never forget this so long as she shall live. If she is able to keep this as her motto then she can be a true Iota.
Iota Sigma Rho Rush Application
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Sisterhood Is More Than A 10-Lettered Word
This is going to be one of our shorter posts. Their isn't much to say really. However, we will do our best to keep it short, sweet, simple and direct when it comes to sisterhood.
Sisterhood means that you're more than where you came from and greater than you ever imagine to be. You bond, you cry, you live and true sisters die loving each other and all you've created. You can't mold someone into being a sister. You can only experience the true love of a compassionate person with loyalty that you can call your own. Sisterhood is not forced nor is it mocked. It is not mean, nor is it spiteful. True sisterhood is an ongoing journey with someone who is a mirror to you. You may look left, you may look right and features can change and grow old. But when you look directly into the eyes, in that mirror, you see the same love and dedication running through that person that you feel in yourself.
That's sisterhood. This winding and every challenging road that is long and full of perils but it's yours to take. It's one you've chosen and it's one that you will continue to fight for and be in no matter what may jump out of the trees. And when you've over packed your bag that you carry on your back during this journey, your sister will take that weight and carry it as her own. She will ease that burden just so you can walk a few miles without the pressure.
And when the time comes, a true sister will wish you goodbye if you have chosen to leave her. She will mourn for your loss as a true sister would. She won't rejoice in you taken your burdens with you because they were never solely yours. However, a true sister would understand that a sisterhood cannot be left behind or simply forgotten. Sisterhoods are forever.
- Iota Sigma Rho Secondlife Sorority
Sisterhood means that you're more than where you came from and greater than you ever imagine to be. You bond, you cry, you live and true sisters die loving each other and all you've created. You can't mold someone into being a sister. You can only experience the true love of a compassionate person with loyalty that you can call your own. Sisterhood is not forced nor is it mocked. It is not mean, nor is it spiteful. True sisterhood is an ongoing journey with someone who is a mirror to you. You may look left, you may look right and features can change and grow old. But when you look directly into the eyes, in that mirror, you see the same love and dedication running through that person that you feel in yourself.
That's sisterhood. This winding and every challenging road that is long and full of perils but it's yours to take. It's one you've chosen and it's one that you will continue to fight for and be in no matter what may jump out of the trees. And when you've over packed your bag that you carry on your back during this journey, your sister will take that weight and carry it as her own. She will ease that burden just so you can walk a few miles without the pressure.
And when the time comes, a true sister will wish you goodbye if you have chosen to leave her. She will mourn for your loss as a true sister would. She won't rejoice in you taken your burdens with you because they were never solely yours. However, a true sister would understand that a sisterhood cannot be left behind or simply forgotten. Sisterhoods are forever.
- Iota Sigma Rho Secondlife Sorority
Exit Stage Left: Slife Leaving Greekdom
Welcome back everyone! As stated earlier in posts we try to cover all topics of Greekdom and sisterhood. Not just advertise for ISigRho, but give out good information pertaining to anyone interested in Greekdom. Here is a very interesting topic. One, I don't think you're going to find anywhere else. What happens after you leave an organization?
This post was brought on by our Thursday wrap session on our Facebook Page. During one of these chats, the topic of leaving a sorority came up. What happens? Why would anyone leave? How do you feel so much a part of something and then suddenly, you're dropped. Well, we're going to iron out some of the major details in this unbiased piece.
Unfortunately, Secondlife has built a repertoire of organizations that can only mock what real life has done and they ruin the reputation and ideas of Greekdom by the previous things. This is not to say that RL Greekdom doesn't have these issues, because they very much so do! And we will give you a guideline on how to solve it on our next post!
- Iota Sigma Rho Secondlife Sorority Leadership
This post was brought on by our Thursday wrap session on our Facebook Page. During one of these chats, the topic of leaving a sorority came up. What happens? Why would anyone leave? How do you feel so much a part of something and then suddenly, you're dropped. Well, we're going to iron out some of the major details in this unbiased piece.
Pfft! I'm Outta Here!/ You've Been *snap snap* Cut OFF!
^ Sound familiar? This is what normally happens with you've been in an organization and have over stayed your welcome or they feel that you have. Here are some other major reasons.- Un-organization
- When is your next event? Does it have a purpose? Who is in charge of outfits? Who is your PR manager? Who is your recruitment leader? What time is tier due? Who is managing the bank? Are the new staffs done? Where are we on our philanthropic goals? Did anyone update the calendar? Have we spoke to the potential pledges this week?
- ....... If you have to ask all of these questions instead of knowing the answer... then you're completely unorganized are probably lacking communications.
- Let us demonstrate the answers for ISigRho
- August 11- 12 --> ISigRho Open House
- To attract potential Gems in a non-formal setting.
- Naomi Mocha-Eteranal - 2nd Vice-President
- Naomi Mocha-Eteranal - 2nd Vice-President
- The Leadership Of ISigRho w/ Emphasis on 1st & 2nd VP
- (Classified but we know the date! ;) )
- Leadership
- Right on target with over 6 active Partners In Service! Next Step: Getting their page on our website (Wanna be a Partner In Service? Click Here!)
- Constantly Updated. Last Update was made by Naomi in which it indicated her unavailability due to RL on Thursday, August 8. Previous update was for Saivee RL B-day Party August 9.
- We speak to them every day.
- Disloyalty
- Just like in any relationship, it takes work and progress. But often, organizations clique or they is an upside down power struggle between those who are the majority and those who are a minority. (Leaders vs. Non-Leaders, Goddesses vs. Big Sisters, Dames vs. Angels) etc.
- Leaders are quick to cut someone off if they do not bend to their will or show up to events.
- Inequality
- "We're not equal. You're a pearl. I'm a founder." <--- Case of inequality and completely inaccurate. Please refer to "Greek FAQ"
- Power Trips
- "You got me up all night...." .... wondering if ya gon' kick me out.... "You got me up all night....".... constantly thinking about kicking y'all ass.... "You got me up all night.." (You know back when you sleepin on that newbie land..." Let me stop.
Here is my Paddle, Here is my Staff, One is for fun, One's for kicking your ask.
- When people fight over paraphernalia, you can tell the org is going down.... very quickly. Especially when you deny a potential member said items or even get new paraphernalia and refuse to share them with other members.
- Its not all about flashing off your highly blinged out, ultra glow and extra LOUD paddle that has all the bells and whistles of something off of Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (Original Version)
Gossip Folks-------------->
- Oh, it's going to happen.
- You're going to get mad on the inside or develop a healthy dose of humility.
- Don't lash out.
- Keep a bright smile.
- Turn Up! Every chance you get.
- Share your experience.
Unfortunately, Secondlife has built a repertoire of organizations that can only mock what real life has done and they ruin the reputation and ideas of Greekdom by the previous things. This is not to say that RL Greekdom doesn't have these issues, because they very much so do! And we will give you a guideline on how to solve it on our next post!
- Iota Sigma Rho Secondlife Sorority Leadership
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