Criminal Girls with 20 Pearls – The Myth of Discreet Interaction
August 10th, 2009
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha and other BGLOs have voiced their dissent with The Mo’Kelly Report consistently throughout the course of this series on the “public” discussion of issues supposedly “private” in nature.
In a word, Mo’Kelly would describe these individuals as “discreetors,” those who believe any and all organizational “disagreements” are to be discussed, adjudicated and the necessary disciplinary measures taken internally…supposedly away from public view. Even when lawsuits are filed with the county clerk…away from the public view.
Were the molestation cases plaguing the Catholic Church an “internal issue?” Of course not.
Was the beating of Juanita Bynum and subsequent arrest of Bishop Weeks a “family matter?” Of course not.
Once it hits the legal system, it’s a public interest issue…period. The embattled parties thus have abrogated their rights to “privacy.” It’s this delineation (among others) which explains why court documents are searchable and available to the public and why medical records are not.
Alpha Kappa Alpha (as well as the other BGLOs) are non-profit corporations, meaning financial transparency is not only appropriate, it’s required by law. The movement of money then will always be an issue relevant for discussion in the public space.
$375,000 moving in a questionable manner from non-profit to a private individual is a public interest issue and no longer an “internal” issue. What transpires in a plenary session is an internal issue. What transpires in a court of law is not.
But to the point at hand…
Recently, Mo’Kelly posted a long letter from AKA Supreme Basileus Barbara A. McKinzie to the membership body. In it, she called for the suspension of the active members of the sorority who are named plaintiffs in the suit against her, the organization and the board of directors. Shortly thereafter, the plaintiffs received letters from their various regional directors that their membership privileges had been suspended.
Big Boss McKinzie
“Our policies and infrastructure have served us for more than a century. These policies — and the elected leaders in charge of upholding them — must be trusted. While every American is entitled to their day in court, Sorors are supposed to handle affairs within the sorority. Doing otherwise violates our rules. For this reason, our rules dictate that the eight Sorors who filed this lawsuit be suspended, pending further resolution of their status at the next Boule.”
- Big Boss McKinzie in unsecured, non-encrypted letter to membership
Calling for the suspension of its members via mass email is an act of “discretion?” Intimidation? Absolutely…but discretion, absolutely not. Who puts “sensitive” information in an email, while calling for the suspensions of sorors for publicly handling sorority “business?” Suspensions are “sorority business” are they not? Is that not “sensitive” information?
It’s this same “indiscretion” for which Barbara A. McKinzie specifically alleged that the plaintiffs were in violation of the sorority’s bylaws, for not handling such issues “internally.”
So what does a suspension mean? According to the sorority’s website, the punishment is as follows.
“Suspension of a member disqualifies the individual from participating in any and all Sorority activities, in any capacity, until restored to good standing by the Regional Director, upon approval of the International President. Click the related link below for a list of individuals that have been suspended as of 2008.”
Yes, you read that right…
“Click the related link below for a list of individuals that have been suspended as of 2008.”
https://akawebnet.aka1908.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=downmemsuspend&Site=aka_2006
You bet your ass…that’s just what Mo’Kelly did.
Doing so allows you to find 37 pages of on average 15 names per page. First name, last name, chapter/university, suspension start and end date.
Two things immediately came to mind. #1, why in the world is the lay non-member public allowed to know that 542 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha are presently on suspension and much of their SORORITY information to boot?
#2…why in the world are 542 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha PRESENTLY on suspension? PRESENTLY! Not previously…but PRESENTLY!
That’s nothing short of insane.
Remember, this is what Barbara A. McKinzie had to say in her public, non-secure, non-encrypted email to thousands of members.
“Our policies and infrastructure have served us for more than a century. These policies — and the elected leaders in charge of upholding them — must be trusted. While every American is entitled to their day in court, Sorors are supposed to handle affairs within the sorority. Doing otherwise violates our rules. For this reason, our rules dictate that the eight Sorors who filed this lawsuit be suspended, pending further resolution of their status at the next Boule.“
Really Big Boss? Honestly?
If handling the sorority business outside the confines of “the sorority” is a violation of “the rules” please explain the public ridicule of 542 members of the sorority who are only “suspended” and not expelled from the organization? Why are these “affairs” public knowledge and not handled internally? You can put their business in the street, but they can’t put yours…
Got it.
Which begs the obvious question…what does one have to do to get expelled and what does expulsion mean? You got it…Mo’Kelly simply just kept on reading…
“Expulsion permanently revokes the individual’s membership in the Sorority. Following is a list of individuals who, as of 2008, have been expelled from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.“
And yes, there’s a PUBLIC link listing the expelled members too.
http://aka1908.com/pdf/expelled_members_boule_2008.pdf
Four pages of nearly 230 “ex” members. Women who’ve been expelled who are to never again, wear the letters, or attend any social function sponsored by the sorority on the national or local level. That’s insane.
Public knowledge for you, me and anyone who ISN’T an AKA to peruse and review. How is it that this “sorority business” is featured on the website for public consumption? Why not also include their mailing addresses and social security numbers too while you’re at it?
From the sheer numbers and manner in which they’re listed, there are questions that the leadership (and membership) must address. If 540+ members are presently on suspension, it means that either the sorority is rogue and out of control, or its leadership is akin to the Soviet Gulag.
One or the other.
What can’t be disputed is the argument of “discreet” interaction between sorors and the handling of sorority business is a farce and a tool of control. There is nothing “discreet” about a $375,000 monetary outlay for any reason for an unpaid position; stipend or otherwise. To date, Barbara A. McKinzie has not denied receiving the money, only denied that its receipt was “improper.” There is nothing “discreet” about the public humiliation of 542 members on “suspension.” There is nothing “discreet” about a wax statue…irrespective of the price, be it $900,000 or $9,000 in which to have it made. There is nothing “discreet” about an email sent to thousands of people calling for the suspension of members even before their grievances are heard in a court of law.
Most importantly, there is nothing more to say about how The Mo’Kelly Report needs to stay out of “AKA’s business.” The moment the sorority wishes to unincorporated itself and give back its 501c3 status, is the moment that its financial dealings are no longer appropriate for public commentary. The moment the sorority wishes to stop informing the non-member world who has been suspended and expelled is the moment the “public” might stay out of the sorority’s “business.”
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My understanding is that the public posting of the suspensions and expulsions stems from the problems that have occurred in the past relating to hazing. Presumably this information is posted on the public portion of the website, rather than in the members only section, so that it will be also be accessible to others who may need it (e.g., prospective members, university officials, law enforcement authorities, etc.) In the past, I have seen similar lists posted on at least one other BGLO's public web site.
The organization is required to post suspensions and expulsions as a result of the California lawsuit. As for the number of persons suspended, please be aware that the majority of undergarduates suspended are the result of pre and post hazing. Those members did not follow the rules and regulations of Alpha Kappa Alpha; hence, the actions taken.
And that is my point…either you have a rogue sorority or you have a Soviet Gulag. One or the other. 520 (arbitrary number) members suspended for "hazing" violations (out of 542) in no way mitigates the discussion or takes away from the point here. Barbara has publicly argued that the plaintiffs "did not follow the rules and regulations of Alpha Kappa Alpha."
And the expulsions…the "explanation" for those 200+ non-members? Hazing too. Almost 800 HAZING member "issues?" Really? Honestly? Wow. And if this was part of the "punishment" for the California lawsuit, more proof that lawsuits aren't "private" issues.
So what does it say that after that 100 million dollar hazing/wrongful death lawsuit there are almost 800 members being presently "sanctioned" on some level for hazing?
Wow…just wow.
542 members suspended….wow. It seems that if you blink the wrong way, you will find yourself suspended. Hmmm….
I often thought it odd that this information was posted both on AKA and DST websites (maybe others as well, I just have seen these two with my own eyes). I have been told by members of both orgs that it was to make sure that non members were able to recognize whether someone was an actual member and therefore reduce the potential for hazing.
The large numbers of people who are suspended or expelled: I guess it seems large but I can say from my observations, both AKA & DST (I use those two b/c their lists are posted online), SEEM to have had less incidences of hazing in the last few years, but at one time were indeed "rogue" as MoKelly puts it. The need to "pledge" and not be "paper" has made many to feel like they have to "take wood" to be respected as a member. It has become a source of pride and as with many things people believe "more equals better" so things become "rogue".
The FAMU Kappa trial comes to mind… Some said it was the victim's fault for repeatedly going back to receive the treatment and others said it was "the way it is" b/c years ago they "took wood". Here what I wonder: Are things really worse or are we just becoming more litigious about the issue?
Mr. Mokelly, our sorority is in the spotlight at this point, so it magnifies all actions wrong, right or indifferent. The fact that the suspended/expelled persons are listed in the public is due to previous hazing activities that are NOT sanctioned by our sisterhood. At the same time, our sorority is not the only one that publicly lists suspended sorors, expelled persons or otherwise in violation of sorority rules. Another very distinguished sorority does the same and even adds the dollar amount for the penalty, the duration of the penalty and so on. I do not condemn them nor us for listing persons who do not follow the rules. The purpose (in my humble opinion) is that interested persons may see if a person is roque or not. The entire sorority is not rogue, and I take offense your comment. I understand it is your opinion, and we can all opine on many a thing, but that comment serves only to hype the negativity surrounding our organization. Please allow the sorority, the persons placing the suit against the sorority, and the courts have their day. I do not argue that everything be hidden. For what is done in the dark shall come to light. However, please don't spread the negativity over the entire sorority. A few bad apples may cast a bad light but realize there are plenty more who are doing what is right and uplifting others in our community. In response to your question regarding what it says about a large number of persons being suspended for hazing. It says that our sorority is about taking care of business and we do not want those who participate in hazing or other unethical foolishness to tear down those who stand tall and proud with the vision of our founders. If you get a bag of apples, you usually wash them and inspect them. The apples not meeting the criteria befitting an edible apple are removed from the bunch.
I didn't say the sorority was rogue…that's for you to decide. But some 800 suspended and/or expelled members is a high number period. Either the blame is on the members for having violated the rules or it is on the leadership for misapplying the rules in the doling out of suspensions. You can't have it both ways. It's a significant number. And your Supreme Basileus clearly has no problem talking at length about suspending members in a public missive. That has nothing to do with the California lawsuit, that's a conscious choice by Big Boss. How you "handle" your business is your business…as I'm not interested in the "why"…but the number is staggering.
Staggering.
Come on now, you didn't do your homework, or you've left the veneer of journalism behind in an attempt to sensationalize this issue. The posting of the suspended/expelled lists is an act of risk management, not an attempt to embarrass anyone. If your suspension or explusion is public knowledge, then you can't present yourself as acting in the name of a BGLO, and therefore that BGLO can't be held liable for your acts. AKA is not the only BGLO that posts such lists -- do some research, willya?
Crooked, AKA is the only BGLO that suspends people for suing the organization, which then makes the suspended lists relevant. And you bet I'm doing my research…pray I don't get the ONE piece I'm looking for.
Mr. Mokelly, this is what you said, "And that is my point…either you have a rogue sorority or you have a Soviet Gulag." …
Yes, the choice is yours…you make the choice. Either they were RIGHTFULLY suspended or they weren't. If they were RIGHTFULLY suspended…please comment on the 800.
The comment about the original intent to help avoid hazing is correct. As far as undergrads, all of the Greeks can do better. I would like to see the Panhellenic Council sponsor forums on campuses during freshman orientation when parents are there. I would like to see the PanHellenic Council sponsor a 1 800 Hotline for parents or anyone who has a concern. I would like to see all the Greeks doing some JOINT service projects. You are very right. There are problems we need to address and sooner not later!
The public postings are also there in case a prospective member may try to join another chapter within the same BGLO or another BGLO (sometimes people have a desire to be greek more than they truly desire to be a member of a particular sorority/fraternity). I actually think it is a good idea for the public postings.
However, I think Mo is emphasizing two important points: 1. the large number of women who have been sanctioned and 2.the hypocrisy of BAM suspending the eight members for not handling the matter in house, when she has not done so for all of the members who have been suspended or expelled. BAM seems to have a double-standard that is very subjective to her feelings and/or emotions.
Kisshia…BINGO! BINGO! It's not that deep. You get it.
1. AKA is not the only organization that suspends members for suing the organization.
2. The public suspended/expelled lists existed, (and were publicly available) well before the current controversy, which makes their relevance to the issue very minor. Had the lists been posted recently, then you'd have a major point…but they weren't, so you don't.
Crooked,
When your supreme basileus stops calling for the suspension of members through email, then the issue of suspensions is no longer relevant. Hit me up the moment she does. And maybe I should have clarified, AKA is the only organization that suspends members for suing the organization THE MOMENT THE LAWSUIT IS LEVIED.
We don't know all of the details of the suspensions. Expulsions are much more serious but we still don't know all the details. There may even be some that are not justified. Under BAM's administration I have no doubt there are some that were done unfairly. Obviously she does not follow rules herself. We know there are so many things we will be looking at with clearer eyes. Good journalism does create good debate. So I ain't mad at ya ! I just hope some positive changes will come from this that will help all the Divine 9!
Mo, I look forward to your commentary on this issue. I hope that the "Big Boss" is reading it. Maybe she will see the hypocrisy in her actions. Let's not forget.. "Big Boss" sued the sorority herself…was SHE suspended?
I'm also glad that you again remind the 'discreetors' that this became a public issue when lawsuits were filed. And hello, the financial condition of the organization has always been "public" with the 1023 filing for tax exemption. The IRS puts specific guidelines on tax-exempt organizations with one being the public inspection of the tax return. Anybody..anyhere can inspect that document..it must be held out for public review.
Additionally, there are rules for tax-exempt organizations that specifically say no earnings of the organization should go towards the private benefit of an individual with a PRIVATE interest in said organization. So the payments that "Big Boss" is receiving are likely ILLEGAL from the federal governing authority standpoint.
Thanks again for providing such insightful commentary. Let's hope it at least puts something on the heart of our leadership.
Mo each day, a new piece is coming out on BAM. I am sure you will be getting the big piece. Bam is trying to silenced memembers. She created a Heritage Committee to go out and suspend people who did not suppoert her.
Please know that all on the "suspended" list are not there for hazing. Some are there on BAM's whim and they won't show on that list if they are on "withdrawal of priviledges"(WOP)rather than suspension. Who knows how many others are on WOP. The membership is just getting to realize the extent of unfairness. Check this-BAM herself was on WOP in 2006 and sued AKA before becoming SB. She should suspend herself. Plaintiff Joy Daly is on WOP which might explain why she is not listed on the AKA website. BTW the sorority lost the suit they filed against Joy Daley. Funny how we don't see any missives from BAM about that legal loss. Joy Daley and the others filed suit against AKA alleging the money malfeasance etc on June 20th.
For my dear sorors swallowing that malarky from BAM about following the rules. BAM has made a mockery of our rules which is why now the membership is not following her lead. "Great leaders bring out the best in their followers. Bad leaders bring out the worst." I encourage all of my sorors to follow the lead of our founders and the ultimate lead-Jesus Christ. The values of fairness, love, service to the community and respect for every soror will see us through to an even greater sisterhood.
Is there any member of the host centennial boule chapters out there who can tell us where the supposedly $45,000 (stated by the President) for the wax figures came from? Did you know you were commissioning them prior to their purchase? Did you all agree to that gift and spending that much money? Was that why you had to pay an additional boule assessment beyond the $500 registration fee that everyone else paid?
Lord, please deliver AKA from BAM and her mess. These ladies deserve so much better. Amen.
Mo, I hope the something BIG is revealing BAM's true identity. I am convinced, and so are many others, that this thief is not who she has said that she is. No one knows where she came from other than Ada Oklahoma. No one has stepped forward to say that they were her line sisters, no family members have vouched for her. She has all the key characteristics of a sociopath and changing one's identity is a key attribute. What if she never really was an AKA to begin with? Let's be honest, does she really have AKA qualities? What about the short time on jobs, the short lived marriage (a few months)? I'm hoping that someone out there is digging to find out about this criminal thug.
I think that some valid points have been raised regarding the fairness of the process for determining when someone should be suspended. However, I still think that the total numbers of suspensions and expulsions need to be considered in light of the number of years covered, the number of chapters involved, and the zero tolerance policy for hazing.
@ An AKA,
Are you then suggesting that the number is high, low or appropriate given…
When are you going to start investigating Alpha Phi Alpha's President for his use funds and the allegations surrounding his sexuality? Now that's a story?
When there are 37 hours in a day and there is more than one person to research these issues and I no longer have a day job. It is physically impossible to handle really more than two investigative series at a time. If there should be something concrete that appear, then that may speed up the process. But I don't have the time or the inclination respectfully to investigate every rumor and allegation. Just can't do it. When this here is done, then I'll move on to the next…
To "woman" poster, what on earth does anyone's sexuaity have to do with anything? Now if you are talking about exposing him for the misuse of funds, I agree, it should be brought forth as well, but who in the H E double hockey sticks care what his sexuality is? Stop it! If you want to bring that topic of discussion up then it would be only right to questions BAM's sexuality as well. Stay focused please.
WAIT! -- BARBARA SUED AKA IN 2006 IN THE PUBLIC COURT OF LAW. THIS MEANS SHE DECIDED TO HANDLE HER COMPLAINT OUTSIDE OF AKA (THIS IS PUBLIC RECORD). WHY WASN'T SHE SUSPENDED? DID THE RULES CHANGE AFTER 2006?
Woman: Is it not obvious that your question should be posed to the members of A PHI A? Stay focused…*smh*
Nobody gives a rip about sexuality when you have some REAL SERIOUS changes like this up against you. This does make you question EVERYTHING about about the person. Good point, where are family members, bestfriend, line sisters? Can anybody vouche for her? Really, who is this woman. I am not in a sorority but this here is REAL scary!!!!
"Alpha Kappa Alpha (as well as the other BGLOs) are non-profit corporations, meaning financial transparency is not only appropriate, it’s required by law. The movement of money then will always be an issue relevant for discussion in the public space."
Can you get the GoodYear blimp to write this in the sky cause I don't think anyone really and truly understands what it means to be a 501(c)7 or 501(c)3.
Keep up the reporting. You rock.
Point of clarification: as mentioned earlier; the names are published so that prospective members clearly know who the members in poor standing are. This is to protect them from rogue members, but it is a solid practice in my opinion.
Secondly; our sorority itself is not a 501c3, AKA Inc is a 501c7. Slightly different rules under IRS tax code.
The suspension list is cumulative. Also, there is a process that a person must follow to have the suspension lifted. Many of the undergraduate sorors suspended for hazing do not choose to follow the reinstatement process , thus their names remain on the list. Also, there are times when an entire chapter is suspended for hazing infractions (true of all BGLO's) which in some schools could include 100 or more sorors. Thus the number. As far as expullsions. The directorate does not have the power to expell. They can only present the facts of aninvestigation and recommend that the Boule expell. Their recommedation is not always accepted.
Finally I don't mean to dump on anybody, but the Zeta whistle blower was expelled, and to my knowledge the case is still in litigaton
To Woman..I don't think any of us who read Mr.Kelly's column want to take a trip to Nastyland with a rest stop in Dirty City. We've got enough to deal with.
You are the man. I don't care what some of my sorors say or think. Keep it up!
Woman, the sexuality of the Alpha president does not matter. To even bring it up as a matter worthy of investigation shows that you are just messy and have no interest in true justice being served. You are just interested in the sensationalism of scandal.
Mo…I am a 13 yr. member of AKA. I keep hearing that there is this BIG shoe about to drop related to our president and/or the leadership. Do you have any clue what this may be? I mean the only other thing that would set me off would be if she purchased a multimillion dollar home with sorority money!
@Clarifying… All 501(c)s are tax-exempt regardless of what number they fall under. Thus they are subject to the same rules of private inurement, double dealing rules between officers and the organization and the public disclosure of the tax return. The only difference between the c7 and the c3 is that the c3 can receive tax-exempt contributions. There is a publication on tax-exempt orgs at IRS.gov…Publication 557. Please see page 48 where private benefit is PROHIBITED in a 501(c)7 organization.
"The suspension list is cumulative." What would make this list interesting is looking at the number of members suspended during McKinzie's term thus far.
That's not hard, she took office in 2006…the suspension start dates are listed accordingly. OVERWHELMINGLY the numbers tilt towards McKinzie.
1/4 of the members are not active? Jes, I wonder why? More will certainly become inactive if they don't get ride of this woman FAST. In five years the organization will be in jeopardy if they don't do something NOW. Under BAM administration the organization is probably struggling financially. An organization is only as good as the people leading it.
To the person who stated "How do we know that BAM is a real AKA?" I would hope that someone who has made it up that high in the sorority would have been verified as a member. SMH
If you look at the number of expulsions, at the 2008 boule, there seems to be a very high number of expulsions, most of which come from the same few chapters. I wonder why that is…
Ultimately, BAM and her crew will be dealt with. What is done in the dark, ALWAYS comes to light…
Good work Mo.
In reading each and every ones post about Barbara I’m amazed. I don't understand why you are now asking is she a member where she comes from. Did you all not know this when you all elected her? Does she not belong to an active graduate chapter or came from an active undergrad? Stuff like this is what's killing our organizations. We need stronger bonds in our organization not hey you are a member wear letters. What happen to attending meeting, and bonding? This is a sisterhood. We should have disagreements, but they should be handled within the organizations.
Lastly, how could something like this have occurred do you not read your financial reports? I guess many of us join because of the glitz and glamour and not because of the mission that is behind our organizations.
To Displeaseed..At our 08 Boule the members did not have a chance to discuss budgetary items. This fact is stated in the lawsuit. There were members prepared to ask questions but BAM shut that down. Also as far as "knowing" BAM there have been other examples of people who are prominent who turn out not to be who they say they are. Usually it is not until there is some type of trouble that an in depth look at credentials will start.
Speaking of the myth of discretion, why has the FOTHWI taken down all reference to the status of Barbara's initiation into AKA. As a long time member I can tell you something is very wrong here and people on both sides of this issue know it.
"OVERWHELMINGLY the numbers tilt towards McKinzie."
My point exactly
SISTERS, WAKE UP. In the McKenzie v. AKA documents, it never came to light whether the allegations of extortion were proven true or not true. It evidently was settled out of court. There were rumors that monies were replaced but how could we know that since the settlement was hushed. We know from the documents that the former SB bravely took a stance for what was right. She suspended McKenzie's AKA activities as an officer until the investigation was completed. But McKenzie bullied and the directorate weakened. It's repeatedly asked, How did McKenzie make it to SB. Blame the past weak directorate who kept us in ignorance. Why are we currently in this mess? Blame the current weak directorate who keeps us in ignorance. Do you see a connection? Blame the weak directorate not the 8 plaintiffs. The plaintiffs opened our eyes otherwise, we'd still be in ignorance! Some members want to retaliate by not paying dues which makes you inactive. How about paying your dues, attending Regional & boule and speaking up as an enormous body. WE WANT OUR SORORITY BACK! We must want to live in slavery to allow a directorate who we financially supported, campaigned for, believed in and in turn, they stab us in the back by not acknowledging our rights as members. We are the authorized body for change. We make the organization. WE. If we have been denied the right to question serious financial decisions, WE need to make sure our massive voices are heard. But how do you keep the slaves down? You don't tell them anything. Keep the masses ignorant. Keep it in-house at the directorate's table. How many of us in ignorance will keep the current directorate in office or allow them to rise to higher offices? There were a few members of the directorate who voted against some of the financial giveaways. Maybe they can stay but the others must go. To make a responsible determination, we must know how each voted. Are we willing to do that? We, the members, must rescind those financial giveaways through our voice, our vote, our membership rights. We must also scrutinize our documents and make the changes needed to protect us from this and any future misguided directorate. A CHANGE IS NEEDED. A CLEAN SWEEP.
JayJay, your sentiments are echoed. A CHANGE IS NEEDED AND WE NEED IT SOON!!!
Mo thank God for you! Your truth-telling is needed during a time like this. Exposing BAM for being a hypocritical thief is essential! She lies and steals and throws her supporters under the bus. Personally, I feel that publishing the list of suspended AKA's helps the organization because it is disclosure. We are trying to get her to disclose where all of the money is! We also want all of her supporters and accomplices to remember LaVon Stenis-Williams, an ardent BAM bff and supporter! BAM THREW HER UNDER THE BUS! JayJay I agree with you a clean sweep is needed.
Jay Jay You are on point. I know I am truly ticked because BAM would not be where she is without the help of past and present leaders. These women want us to just follow orders,work the programs(so they have photo ops) and of course pay the money. Mo Kelly is doing us a great service by telling the truth from an outsiders' view. People want to know "How could this have happened?" The answer we trusted the wrong people!!
Too sick at seeing members on the suspension list for BAM;s vindictiveness. Can't wait to get BAM on there as a prelude to her expulsion. Hang in there Weeping Ivy 8.
@diamond1908 and everyone else who ASSUMES that every woman on the suspension list deserves to be there; many innocent names (grad and undergrad) are plastered there that don't deserve to be there and those women did NOT get their due processes as specified in our sorority protocol.
I can say this first-hand because I (a HARD working and upright soror) was one of those many names. I will be glad to see the day when we aren't threatened and intimidated by disciplinary actions that should only be reserved for true offenders. Sorors could not handle things in-house because of such threats and thus many "know things" but many lips have been forced shut out of fear. I always wondered why we were told (as grown women) not to communicate with eachother via the internet. Now I see why; they were trying to prevent us from learning about the truth and getting together in numbers to root out the STANK. To all those crying about business being in the streets? Puleeze! Who are you trying to impress? I'm trying to get my AKA back to the business honey, I could care less about what Juanita Blow or Joe Jenkins thinks. Best believe we will have the appropriate checks and balances in place once we get past.
Btw, hazing was a red-herring that is administration used as a distractor to rob folk blind! Our founders' dreams will not be buried by these idiots (insert BAM, ESJ, ESO, CHS, etc). FOTWI FTW!
542 members suspended (many frivolously) = plenty $$$ upon reactivation
exactly melddav. One day (and hopefully it won't be too long) we will redirect our focus on the 'Sorority' and spend less time on the 'Incorporated.' And I, too, can speak from personal knowledge that many of these suspensions are frivolous and without merit. The expulsions, however, are usually for criminal acts. If you're expelled, you can probably also go to jail.
MoKelly--point well taken--can't have a double standard when it comes to discretion…
Thanks, Mo. Ms. McKinzie put together a HIT SQUAD (The Heritage Committee) for the sole person of suspending and expelling members. She succeeded. Guess what, each chapter visted had to pay for the team to come out to suspend thier member(s).One time she wanted to suspend a whole REGION…She's crazy and a whole lot of people knows it.Keep up the good work. It will be interesting to see what her lawyers turned in today! She has asked the staff at National Office to sign a letter saying they will be no part of this lawsuit…………Another bullying technique.She isn't a person that will go somewhere and sat down, she is going to have to be knocked down.
It is really amazing.Thanks for sharing with us