Me too. I was initiated as a junior (got my bid at the end of soph year) so I was only active for 2.5 years. I held several chairs, but I was never an officer (I was trying to do way too much in undergrad and didn't want to get too overwhelmed).

Since graduation I've done a lot more for Sigma than I probably did in undergrad (probably because I didn't get burned out due to only being active a short time).

I think it just shows that you don't necessarily have to have been past president, 4 year active, super Suzy sorority in order to contribute as an alumna. There are some alumnae who are reluctant to volunteer because they weren't in big leadership roles in undergrad and think the sorority can't use them. Not true!

This is so true. A lot of times when I try to recruit alumni to be involved in my chapter they say "Oh, well I was just a regular member/lowly committee chairman/whatever, I don't think I know enough about how the Fraternity operates to contribute." OK, so they don't usually admit to not knowing how the Fraternity operates, but it's an underlying factor. Its frustrating (I think more so in fraternities. because we often have less advisors than NPCs do) because most of the time we just need a body who's willing to be physically present for us and contribute an adult member's opinion. I would rather get a blah advisor who's willing to show up to things and have him turn into a superstar during his term of service than a undergrad rockstar who's too busy to actively support the chapter as an alumnus.

I know a couple of Kappa alumnae helping out with recruitment at GWU this weekend! You might bump into each other. ;)

Ok, I only answered this about 2 weeks ago but I have to update my answer just like I suspected.

I'm the secretary for my local alumnae association. I am also taking on the ritual adviser position for my alma mater. YAY! I'm so very excited and I adore the officer I'll be advising.

I agree with both of you. I've recruited many alumnae volunteers and often that is a big fear factor, or the fact that they've been out of touch for a while. I always try and get them to realize that they're a sister and that's the biggest requirement. Everything else really can be learned. Often I talk to them about their out of school experience and how I can see them in certain positions because of that. People often don't think of how their out of GLO experience can greatly contribute to a chapter or their organization.

Love those days!

Yes! I took care of the 50- and 65-year membership pins for our alumnae association. We bought one for a 65-year member who wasn't able to attend our Founders Day, so I dropped it off for her with a note. (It said something like "sorry we missed you" and "thanks for your dedication and service") Turns out she lives at a kind of nursing home, so I left it there for her with my phone number. She called last night and left me the cutest message! Ahhh I <3 little old Kappa ladies!

LucyKKG,
You just made my day!:) Great story.

Yeah, it was too cute not to share!

Btw, I found out another Kappa lives in the same retirement home! I was writing thank you cards (for something else) and noticed she had the same address as the other woman I mentioned! I wonder if they know...

busy busy busy. Last night I had to be that mean financial advisor who wouldnt allow a senior to participate in an upcoming event because she hasn't paid her bill. That's the only thing I really hate about my job :(

The chapter had elections recently, and I'm excited about my new advisee! Both incoming and outgoing officers will be having meetings with the Leaderships Consultant who is visiting this week, but I won't be able to go when they have theirs. Bummer!

I'll break this down three-fold!

Phi Sigma Pi: There are only 6 Alumnae Associations and none near me.

Alpha Gamma Delta:
-Just finished a year as the Ritual officer for GRAC
-And, I am the incoming VP for 2011-2012 for GRAC

Sigma Alpha Iota:
-Still with the Alumnae Interest Group trying to re-charter our chapter
-We were just featured in Pan Pipes! (National SAI Magazine)
-Continuing into year 3 as Secretary
-Also serve on the National Yearbook Directory Committee for Region VI and plan to continue in that position

This statement I made during my interview for the article was "spotlighted" in the article. (You know, they center it and make it really big in quotations.) Anyway, I think it's applicable to all groups and something for graduating members to think about.

"Active alumnae participation is the key to giving back to the fraternity that has given so much to it's members. College only lasts four years which dims in comparison to the years you could spend as an active alumnae member."

ETA (7/24/11): Wanted to add that my SAI alumnae group is now up to 14 members! We need 15 in order to submit our petition! We are aiming for installation on or before Convention 2012 and I hope we meet it so I can run for Province Officer!

Woowoo,, way to go, "Sis"!!:D

I know that I have been slacking in alumnae duties; we'll see what the few months bring.

I graduated in May 2010, and have since been attending any alumna event that I can. Some of them just don't work out.
I just agreed to be the Alumnae Advisory Council counterpart for VP Admin at my alma mater. Admin was the position I held during college. I'm excited. The woman I'll be advising is amazing. She is completely dedicated to her position and passionate about Pi Phi. This is also the first time in years that my chapter will have a full alum council!

Here's mine

I'm heading up the new Katy Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae group! I'm so excited!

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Very much so
Are you an advisor? Lol...no
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? No; but if I had more time to, I would
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer?No
Are you a national officer of some sort?No
Something else? Nope

I've been to Northwestern to help out with recruitment and for our Founders' Day. I would love to be on house corp, but Evanston is far and the trip would take up my whole day...so maybe later.

I guess I should update
Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Very much so
Are you an advisor? Nope, not anymore (I moved out of the area)
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? No
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer?No
Are you a national officer of some sort?No
Something else? Nope

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? I live several hours from the closest chapter, but I try to be as supportive as possible, and go to special events.
Are you an advisor? Not currently
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? No
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? Yes
Are you a national officer of some sort?No
Something else? Foundation Ambassador

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Yes
Are you an advisor? Yes. I'm the education advisor and was just asked to pick up ritual and sisterhood, too.
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? No
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer?No
Are you a national officer of some sort?No
Something else? I am active with the AOII Foundation serving as a member of our Stella's Wish Capital Campaign committee and now am a member of the Scholarship Committee.

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Of course. (And if OPhiA ever has an active alumnae chapter in my area, then perhaps I'll be active in that too.)
Are you an advisor? No.
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? No.
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? No.
Are you a national officer of some sort? No. I have been before for OPhiA, but I am definitely not currently.
Something else? For my alumnae chapter, I'm the asst sgt-at-arms & I also serve on the fundraising committee.

Any new updates from anyone?

I am helping co-found an Alumnae Panhellenic chapter here with women from ZTA, AOII, DZ, Chi-O, and AXO!!

Good luck with that! The Chicago area alumnae Panhellenic chapter isn't functioning now and I really wish that it was. I was elected President of my Alumnae Chapter last month and we are working on plans for our Founders' Day celebration in November (it's our year to host). I am also participating in some events for the seniors at our Northwestern (Epsilon) chapter.

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Yes
Are you an advisor? Yes
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? Twenty years ago.
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? No.
Are you a national officer of some sort? No.
Something else? Supporting the formation of a local Alumnae Panhellenic.

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? When haven't I been? Going out of office as president this coming Sunday and will be the Awards Chm.

Are you an advisor? Just "retired" after 23 years with one chapter!

Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? Am currently secretary of the local HC. Have been a regional officer and was the Fraternity Director of Housing and Chairman of our Fraternity Housing Corporation for 2 terms. Am currently an ACE (special adviser) to a HC that will be building a house next year. Am also serving as a Subject Matter Expert on the NPC University Housing Initiatives Committee. (Can I retire from housing soon????)

Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? Have been - more than once!

Are you a national officer of some sort? See above

Something else? A whole long list too boring to mention. I have a hard time with the word "no" though I am making a strong effort to for some things this year.

That's awesome! I'm the new secretary of our AP. I've loved being involved with them over the past year. They're a great bunch of ladies.

In addition I'm now serving as VP of our local AOII alumnae chapter.

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Sort of. I try to go to events when I can, but to be honest, our alumnae chapter itself is not exactly active...lol Our groups in the burbs are thriving, though!
Are you an advisor? Yes...well again, sort of. I am what we call a Chapter Development Specialist for one of our new chapters. Basically I'm a general advisor and part of what I do is oversee the rest of the advisors for the chapter.
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? No.
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? No.
Are you a national officer of some sort? My positional is nationally appointed, but I don't know if that qualifies...
Something else? No, that's all!

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Yes - but my local chapter is small
Are you an advisor? Yes - Seven years here, nine years previously at other chapters.
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? yes
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? no
Are you a national officer of some sort? No.
Something else?

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? no
Are you an advisor? no
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? n/a for OPhiA
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? no
Are you a national officer of some sort? Yes. I've served in several roles on the national exec board and am currently winding down a 3 year term as VP Alumnae Relations.
Other? I am currently appointed to two major task forces that will have a long lasting impact on OPhiA and I couldn't be more excited about it!

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Yes- when it doesn't conflict with soccer, baseball, basketball or recruitment advising!
Are you an adviser? Yes- recruitment adviser. I blame/thank AOIIAlum for this one. I love it 95% of the time... :)
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? no
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? No- I'm not sure I would want to give up working on the chapter level to do something like that...
Are you a national officer of some sort? No
Something else? does GreekChat count?

You're most welcome, my friend! I'm so thankful you decided to serve!

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Phi Sigma Sigma does not currently have an active alumnae chapter in Central Ohio, however there is a group of us alumnae that are working to start one! We have a club formed right now and are working on what is needed to become a full chapter.
Are you an advisor? Yes, I work at the alumnae advisor to the Iota Omicron chapter's advisory board and am also that chapter's campus advisor (for Phi Sigma Sigma).
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? No
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? No
Are you a national officer of some sort? No

Are you active in your alumnae chapter? Definitely. Hosting an event this Sunday actually
Are you an advisor? No. I want to wait until everyone who was there when I was active is gone.
Are you part of a chapter's housing corp? Same as above
Are you a regional/province/whatever officer? Not yet.
Are you a national officer of some sort? Not yet.
Something else? I'm the president of the local Alumnae Panhellenic.