Panel Reflection

I have to admit, I didn't prepare any questions for class. I was really unsure what the discussion would be about and who would be the panelist. As time went on I began to be more and more interested. Questions were just popping into my head. I wanted to know more. I feel like they were/are great leaders in our community. I wanted to be more like them. This is what I took away from the panel...
1. Growth in the greek community is NOT ALWAYS a good thing. I made a comment about our greek community not being as big as Indiana or Illinois. I thought I wanted a bigger Greek community with more chapters and members. Little did I know all the effects of growth. One of the panelist mentioned that growth can sometimes lead into a negative atmosphere. For example, hazing will be much more of a problem. That is something I do NOT want on our campus. With growth we need to maintain our VALUES.
2. I really liked their enthusiasm. They wanted the best for us and they inspired me. They stressed the points of GETTING INVOLVED and SHOWING UP. I don't know how many times people sign up and then no show. It is so irritating. keep your word please. That way we can all trust and count on each other. AND maybe if we show up others will follow. GET EXCITED. if your excited others will be too. that way everyone will be so much happier. DON'T GIVE UP. you can do it. have faith in yourself and your sisters will support you too. and finally MAKE MEMORIES. that is what this is all about. YOU have to enjoy yourself. have plenty of laughs and smiles. everyone always says THIS IS THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE. so make it that way. have fun :)
3. Jordan Davis ALWAYS inspires me. I feel like she has accomplished so much. I want to be more like her. I feel like she always knows what she is doing and she is so in control. I liked how she said you don't have to be a elected or in a position to make a difference. A lot of the time I don't think people do anything is because they don't feel like they can. but ANYONE can do anything. In fact you would be a GREAT leader by going out of your responsibilities and making a difference. On another note, I was so surprised Jordan was recruitment chair as a sophomore. I don't know if I could handle that. But her sisters trusted that she could do it. How incredible is that. It was also a big risk for her too. I mean she must have felt pressure from the whole sorority to perform well. At the end of it, it made her even stronger and a better leader.
4. finally. the most valuable idea i took away was about holding people accountable. People make mistakes yes but start calling them out. That way they will notice their actions. No one ever feels responsible to tell another sister or brother what they are doing wrong. WE NEED TO. it will benefit all of us and make each and everyone of us better and stronger. We need to have that TOUGH CONVERSATION.

AND one last thing...

BEAT MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!