While trying to figure out what my personal vision statement
for my chapter should be, there was only one main thing that kept coming to
mind. Sure, I had things like more organization, update bylaws, implement
policies, having more structured meetings, and making each chairman and general
member more responsible and aware of their actions and influence on the
chapter, but these were all secondary. My main vision for my sisters was
actually to become just that, sisters. For them to understand that we are a
family first, and the functions of the chapter are secondary. For them to learn
that who each individual person is, what they have been through, and what is
currently going on in their lives is more important than anything. For my
younger members to realize that the older members and the position holders are
nothing more than human too. Even though I am the president, there will be
times when I make mistakes or need comfort and understanding. This is because
at the end of the day, or at the end of our college years, getting close to our
sisters and developing deep relationships with each other is the only thing
that is going to matter and the only thing that will last.
So how can I make this happen? Consciousness of Self is a
major factor. My members are not going to want to treat me as another sister if
I am always treating them like I am their fearless leader that can do no wrong,
and that anything they want to do or say doesn't matter. I need to be aware how
I act around, and treat, my sisters in every environment. This can be done by
constantly partaking in the thought process on page 322. I need them to be
aware that there is no way I could do my job without the support and constant
input from my sisters. So this is where Congruence comes into play. I need to
make sure I am always acting on my beliefs and staying true to who I am. To
quote Dr. Seuss:
“Today you are You, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
for my chapter should be, there was only one main thing that kept coming to
mind. Sure, I had things like more organization, update bylaws, implement
policies, having more structured meetings, and making each chairman and general
member more responsible and aware of their actions and influence on the
chapter, but these were all secondary. My main vision for my sisters was
actually to become just that, sisters. For them to understand that we are a
family first, and the functions of the chapter are secondary. For them to learn
that who each individual person is, what they have been through, and what is
currently going on in their lives is more important than anything. For my
younger members to realize that the older members and the position holders are
nothing more than human too. Even though I am the president, there will be
times when I make mistakes or need comfort and understanding. This is because
at the end of the day, or at the end of our college years, getting close to our
sisters and developing deep relationships with each other is the only thing
that is going to matter and the only thing that will last.
So how can I make this happen? Consciousness of Self is a
major factor. My members are not going to want to treat me as another sister if
I am always treating them like I am their fearless leader that can do no wrong,
and that anything they want to do or say doesn't matter. I need to be aware how
I act around, and treat, my sisters in every environment. This can be done by
constantly partaking in the thought process on page 322. I need them to be
aware that there is no way I could do my job without the support and constant
input from my sisters. So this is where Congruence comes into play. I need to
make sure I am always acting on my beliefs and staying true to who I am. To
quote Dr. Seuss:
“Today you are You, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
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