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OCTOBER, 1930 19

Marguerite Collens
(K), and Mary Al-
lie Taylor (KO),
were two of the
pledges initiated at
Southern District

convention.
Irma Orr (O), was
the third initiate
in the South.

thoroughly reviewed. I t was suggested that scholarship be emphasized
when a girl is pledged.

Under the head of finances it was recommended that a letter should
be written to the parents of each pledge explaining as far as possible
the meaning of fraternity and outlining all financial obligations for the
four years. As a result the parents would be more co-operative in every
way. j

A motion was passed that the southern chapters recommend to the
Executive Committee that a manual for the pledges be written.

Under the question of the rating of a chapter, it was agreed that
co-operation with the college authorities and a friendly relationship
with other groups, both fraternity and non-fraternity, were important
determining factors.

Nearly all chapters, both active and alumnae, reported some definite
annual philanthropic work. I t was found that several of the chapters
had begun some form of library work, which was initiated by Memphis
Alumnae and is the suggestion of Miss Wyman for a national philan-
thropic unit.

All delegates praised highly the magazine, especially approving the
number of pictures and pointing out its value in rushing, both as a
source of suggestions for parties and as a means of interesting rushees in
Alpha Omicron Pi.

In the course of the meetings several articles from recent issues
of Banta's Greek Exchange were reviewed and discussed. I t was pointed
out that a careful reading of Banta's was a help to the chapters in
keeping them in touch with what was being done and thought in the
fraternity world. I t offers a rich field for alumnae chapters to use
in planning programs.

The social side of Southern District Convention was well told in
a Bristol newspaper: