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Anonymous wrote:Is there a different Cotillion for Catholics? My non Catholic AA grandson went to a parish school and as far as I know the entire 8 th grade went to "Cotillion." He had a good time. The high point was eating at McDonalds afterwards with girls. Really doesn't strike me as elite, unless I am confused and this is a different " Cotillion"

This is only 8th grade and open to kids at most catholic schools (maybe more than that - i don't know). It is run at Georgetown visitation. The preparty and post meeting at McD's is what the kids like.

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Anonymous wrote:Not a member, but why should Chevy have to be more than it is? Honest question.

Why can't it exist for its members enjoyment? If you aren't trying to become a member, why should any of this matter? Go somewhere that you want to be and do the things that you want to do.


I am sure that there are plenty of places that wouldn't want me as a member but I don't spend a second of time thinking about it. How is this different than trying to get into a private school or a college (both things where connections can play a part)?

"Those to whom much is given, much is expected." --JKF, borrowing from Luke

My sense is that many members of CCC do believe so in principle, but either can't be bothered to commit in practice or refuse to accept their membership as tacit acceptance of racist institutions.

Anonymous wrote:Is there a different Cotillion for Catholics? My non Catholic AA grandson went to a parish school and as far as I know the entire 8 th grade went to "Cotillion." He had a good time. The high point was eating at McDonalds afterwards with girls. Really doesn't strike me as elite, unless I am confused and this is a different " Cotillion"

Anonymous wrote:Not a member, but why should Chevy have to be more than it is? Honest question.

Why can't it exist for its members enjoyment? If you aren't trying to become a member, why should any of this matter? Go somewhere that you want to be and do the things that you want to do.


I am sure that there are plenty of places that wouldn't want me as a member but I don't spend a second of time thinking about it. How is this different than trying to get into a private school or a college (both things where connections can play a part)?

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I belong to Chevy and I don't know anyone who is remotely racist. It's too bad it's not more diverse. It's also too bad my neighborhood, local supermarket, movie theater, private schools and a host of other places aren't more integrated. I'm sure that CCC doesn't actively discriminate, but the membership process of requiring letters of recommendation from current members keeps the membership pretty insular. The high membership fee and the lack of diversity are also detergents to some. I'm sure over time it will become more diverse, especially since there are many high income minorities in the DC area.

Anonymous wrote:Every Chevy member I've met was incredibly vacuous and dull. So if that's you, join up! (And no, I don't have sour grapes. I prefer my very limited leisure time to be spent outdoors with just family and friends.)[/quot

Talk about stereotyping......

I belong to Chevy and I don't know anyone who is remotely racist. It's too bad it's not more diverse. It's also too bad my neighborhood, local supermarket, movie theater, private schools and a host of other places aren't more integrated. I'm sure that CCC doesn't actively discriminate, but the membership process of requiring letters of recommendation from current members keeps the membership pretty insular. The high membership fee and the lack of diversity are also detergents to some. I'm sure over time it will become more diverse, especially since there are many high income minorities in the DC area.