It's soap box time...

"...but I find it kind of weird to pay money to make friends. I guess I'd just prefer to make friends a different way." - female sophomore from the JMC department as quoted in the Sept. 14, 2005 issue of The Optimist, student newspaper of Abilene Christian University

I don't pay for my friends in Alpha Kai Omega...actually, I don't think any of us pay for our friends. Come to think of it, I don't think any other members of other social clubs would say they were paying for their friends either. Of course, I can't be too sure about that nor can I speak for absolutely everyone, but I'd say that's probably the general consensus. So then, why do people assume that or say that? Well, they have no experience in the situation. What they say is fluff. But that's what others think if they too have no experience.
Since I used to think the same thing but quickly found the truth, I know a little about how it's not true and, frankly, shouldn't be spread any longer.

Let's explore the basis of this claim:
a person that is not in a social club, doesn't know anyone in a social club, and has merely been a spectator from afar sees two things about clubs: alot of people that hang out together and dues.
yes, I have to pay dues to Alpha Kai Omega...aha! you're paying for friends. No. I'm paying for activity fees. If you'll notice on your ACU bill, you too have activity fees. You must be paying for your friends too.
Club provides an avenue to meet people, yes. You will become friends with these people, it's natural. But, if you were to meet them in other contexts, say class, service project, intramurals, etc., you'd still be friends with them. Club brings people together.
When you're looking for a social club, find one that matches who you are. Don't try to match them. And, if by chance, you don't get another invite or a bid, it's not the end of the world. I promise. It hurts, rejection hurts. But it's okay because God's in control of the process, not you or the clubs. And don't despise the club because you didn't get that invitation or bid. It hurts them too to have to vote knowing that people's feelings will get hurt. It brings them pain too. Just because you're not in the club, doesn't mean you can't still be friends. You've met each other and have established a relationship, don't let a club affect that.

Bids go out Thursday evening. God bless all of you who are affected. I pray you see God's hand in all of this, and you are blessed by His working in your life for the good of those who love Him.

Be blessed today,
Jezz