Yeeeeeah God willing (cross your fingers) i'll be in medical school next fall. BUT the school that I'm applying early decision to has an active theta chapter...so...maybe I'll be able to find the time :) I hope!

Yup I am and want to get involved with the Alum chapter at the next place I move to...moving in about 6 weeks :eek:

I want to see if active alums have a suggestion for this: My dad sees Phi Tau as something he did in college. Charlotte, NC has one of the highest populations in the country of Phi Taus, according to his Triangle mag. (which I think I read more then he does). I would like to see him get involved again, but I don't know how to inspire him to do that. I've pointed out that article that said there are a bunch of Phi Taus in the area, and he pretty much said "That's nice, maybe I'll look them up someday"...I'm frustrated, because I would love it if there were more ASAs in my area.

Is there an actual Phi Tau alumni chapter in Charlotte? If there is, see if you can get him signed up for their mailing list for events and stuff.

They have a "Charlotte Interest Group", which I'm not sure whether that means they are a chapter, or they're wanting to become a chapter. They don't have contact info on the website, so I emailed their Alum Coordinator and asked to be sent contact info.

I served as a Field Representative for Sigma Alpha Mu from 2004-2005.

I now serve as our Regional Governor in the Northeast Province and am President of our RI Alumni Association.

Do they have a Founders' Day celebration? It seems like that might be an ideal way to reintroduce him to the group. Or maybe his collegiate chapter has a reunion that he might attend to reignite his enthusiasm. :)

[QUOTE=ISUKappa]Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?
I am a Founding Member of My Chapter of Phi Psi and have been involved with the fraternity since that date in 1991

What do you do, specifically?
I am the Chapter Advisor for both my own Chapter (IL Zeta) and also another Chapter (IL Theta). I helped start the IL Theta Colony/Chapter. I'm on the House Corporation for both (was President of IL Zeta House Corp for 3 years). I'm the Area Alumni Director for IL/WI, I'm a dues paying member of the Chicago Alumni Association and I've been the Chairman of the Extension Committee for our Grand Arch Council over the last 4 years. Along with that, I serve on DePaul's Alumni roundtable for fraternity and sorority affairs. Also, if I'm lucky, I'll be initiated into the Order of the SC this summer at the GAC.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?
I am a firm believer that if you feel the fraternity helped you out in any way, you're obligiged to give back - either with time or money - since I've been poor for a while, time it is. Plus i enjoy dealing with the undergraduates - they keep me young and it helps me when i deal with my brothers on a national level.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?
I pay dues to the Chicago Alumni Association. I donate to my Chapter's Chapter Scholarship Program and to the general portion of the Endowment Fund of Phi Kappa Psi. - that's how we stay life Loyal


Hope that answers your questions.

I am very involved as an alumnae member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

I am involved at the local level. I am on one chapter's facility corporation board, and the corresponding secretary of my alumnae chapter. I work with another chapter 3 hours away as a permanent alumnae secretary. In the past, I've been a scholarship advisor to my chapter, and alumnae chapter representative to my chapter. I hope to hold more offices/switch offices at the local level and take a regional office once nursing school is complete.

I chose these areas because the positions needed filling and I volunteered my time to do them.

Given the above information, I am a dues paying alumnae member as well as a foundation contributor. All alumnae dues can be paid to the chapter in which an alumnae belongs. If an alumnae member is not a member of an alumnae chapter, she can pay her alumnae per capita fees directly to HQ.

I hadn't been for a while, but the Chicago APO alumni association is coming back to life this year so I've been getting involved. I went to the anniversary celebration in December, which was the first APO thing I'd been to in ages! I have since gone to the events the association's had this summer. :)

Alum Involvement
 

I haven't joined Life Loyal yet. I was waiting for my money to come so I can do that. But, I want to. I'm not active in an alum chapter yet. I've been in touch with our Denver alum, but that is still a 4 hour drive south of where I am. There isn't one here. Although, I've been in touch with a few Tennessee alum chapters, and I'm looking forward to being involved when I move back to Tennessee next year! :D

I miss being around Phi Mu. Unfortunately, the nearest alumni chapter is about an hour's drive from my city. I try to keep in touch with my sisters through email and myspace, LOL If I lived closer to my alma mater (which is pretty far upstate) I would be a more supportive alum... :(

What is funny, is that no matter how far you may be from Your Chapter, there is a still a connection there.

You need to work whether far or near, they are Your Chapter.

Do You stay in touch?

Does Your Chapter Keep in touch with The Alums?

While Alum Chapters are great, consider Your Home Chapter.

As I said above, do You and Your Sisters keep in touch with them?

Do You give donations to them? Do You work with them when possible?

God, I have been working on this for a long time and it is not easy. But The need whether close or far, They Do need Your support!

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?


I'm involved.

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?

I'm a recent alumna so I'm only involved locally at the moment. I'm on the Membership Recruitment Advisory Team for my collegiate chapter. I'm also a member my nearest alumna chapter.

What do you do, specifically?

I work with 3 other alumnae to help the VP of Recruitment with whatever she needs to have a successful recruitment.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?

Recruitment (both formal and COB) was my favorite part of being a collegian, so naturally, it's the thing I want to help with the most.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?

I pay both national and local alumnae chapter dues.

I know that AOP, DDD, DC and SC have Life Loyal programs and I'm sure there are more. If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member? If not, why not?

We do have a Lifetime Membership program, but it's quite expensive and I plan on becoming a Life Member once I can afford it. [/QUOTE]

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?
I just became actively involved again

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?
local

What do you do, specifically?
I am the New Member/Member Ed adviser for the local collegiate chapter

Why did you choose this area of involvement?
I've wanted to be an adviser for awhile, and when this opportunity came about, I jumped on it :)

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?
I am a dues paying alumna of Delta Gamma, and I pay on the national level

Fantastic!:D

Alums are a lot bigger part of their Chapters and IHQs than can be beleived!

KUDOS to You!:)

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?
I have tried to stay active since graduating in 2003

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?
local

What do you do, specifically?
I am currently the secretary for the local Alum Association. I also try to help out with recruitment for the local chapter. I also have been previously involved with another alum association before I moved and have helped out with other chapter recruitments as well.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?
As a grad student I want to stay involved and this was a way to do so without interfering with school, and without too much financial commitment (let me repeat I am a grad student).

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?
I do pay dues to the local alum association. As previously mentioned ADPi doesn't have alum dues on the international level.

I know that AOP, DDD, DC and SC have Life Loyal programs and I'm sure there are more. If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member? If not, why not?
As mentioned, ADPi has the ReMember ADPi program, which I try to be a part of as long as I have the money (the wonders of being paycheck to paycheck many months as a grad student)... But once graduating and hopefully having a "real" job I plan to be more financially active in terms of that.

I get involved
 

I'm involved with my organization whenever I have some free time. With work and family it can be hard to get and stay involved. But for your organization you have to do all that you can.


Dr. Kelvin A Barry, Sr.
Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity, Inc.

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?
I'm involved more so now than when I first got out of college.

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?
Local for now. I'm needed there so I am happy to serve there.

What do you do, specifically?
I am an advisor for the chapter by where I live. I also help out and volunteer when and if needed at special events.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?
I actually did it b/c I moved & really don't know anyone near me. All my friends & family are at least an hour or more drive away. I started getting bored & lonely when the lightbulb came on. There's a chapter of my GLO right by me so I inquired into it & now I have good friends right next to me. It's great! Because of my work schedule, it is easy to coordinate things around work. I'm fairly flexible during the evenings & weekends & it's not too demanding of my time.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?
I am a dues paying member. I pay my dues for my local alumni chapter.

I know that AOP, DDD, DC and SC have Life Loyal programs and I'm sure there are more. If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member? If not, why not?
I'll have to check into this one. I've never thought about it actually. I just figured that being initiated and paying my dues meant that I was a lifelong member of my GLO. Something to look into...

This is very good to hear from so many people!

While there are two venues to look at and either one is a great help to the Organization.

1. National Level.

A. Working within the GLO.
B. Donating Money.

2. Local Level.

A. Working with the local in and advisory position.
B. Donating Money.

Sounds simple doesn't it?


Depending on how an IHQ works with field Represenatives it can be a big thing coming out of College. It usually is easier for the Fraternities to hire and work with them. They do travel a lot and for no more than two years. While the Pay is not great, the experience is fantastic!

One of My Alums Wife is a Reagional Director of ASA.
One of My Represenatives was a Regional Manager of KS.
A past National President is now Pesident of the Local Chapter House Corporation.

I have been a member of the House Corporation for 10 years and stepped down to start as first President of our House Alumni Association. I am the contact for building a email listing to keep in touch.

While I am a life member of My Fraternity, (Living Will), I still try to do many things for my Local Chapter. I buy LXA items for our Auction to bring money to the Chapter. I am a mentor for not only the Local but the National.

It is not easy for the new Alums who are starting out on their own and getting into a new job or a family, it is important to be just a member who stays in contact with the chapter but the members.

Any and all help is a Great Help!

Thanks to all of You Alums who do anything!

You are needed!:)

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?

Since I was initiated as an alumnae in 2005, I try to stay very active!

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?
local

What do you do, specifically?

I am currently the Florida Tech staff advisor for our chapter (each student organization is required to have a member of the staff/faculty as an advisor). I'm also the president of the chapter's HCB and am active with the "Crescent Catchers" recovering our badges off of Ebay. I'm also the Alumnae representative on our campuses Fraternity/Sorority Housing committee, as we are in the process of bringing greek housing to our campus. Lastly, I am a member of our local Alumnae Chapter.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?

Being an advisor allows me to take a hands on approach with the chapter and since my full time job is on campus, I am able to provide support to the chapter with my accessability. I enjoy working on the committee to bring greek housing to our campus, as I hope to have my daughter attend Florida Tech one day. If she were to become a Gamma Phi Beta, it would be awesome to have her one day live in the house that I helped with!

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?

I pay both International dues and local dues to my AC.

I know that AOP, DDD, DC and SC have Life Loyal programs and I'm sure there are more. If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member? If not, why not?

I don't know of a "Life Loyal" program within Gamma Phi, but I take to heart that Gamma Phi Beta is forever to me. People might not understand my commitment sometimes, but all that matters is that in my heart, i know it's for life.

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level? Local, regional with the goal of expanding to national

What do you do, specifically? Fleur De Lis and Dallas Alumni chapter member, District 7 Education Coaching Team Leader (I ensure that the programming of the colliegate chapters in the district is in line with national policies and serve as a resource on ASA educational to everyone in the district.

Why did you choose this area of involvement? I wanted to help collegians and stay connected to the sorority. I was placed on the Education Team and wanted more responsibility so here I am. I've only been out of college 3 years and part of that time, I was living with my parents and other factor did not allow me to partcipate as I am now.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not? I pay dues to one of the alum chapters.

As I have maybe posted on this thread, yes, I am an Alumni from My Chapter for @ 41 years.

Am I still envolved, Heck Yes!:D

But, if YOU do not keep in touch and get upset, whose fault is it? Thiers, No!:mad: It is YOURs!:mad:

Do not expepect them to be at your call if they do not know how to contact you! Whose fault is that?:(

I have worked for @ 11 years now trying to get Alumi Email addresses for updates. If they change them and do not notify Me, Da, they are out of the LOOP! So, where do you stand?

How much do You want to put in to do it like I did?

So, get off of it and do a lot of work!;)

> but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?
I'm 60 years old, retired at 57 from the dot-com boom, and have an easy "retirement job" driving a subway train. Last month my son won the Natiional Spelling Bee, was awarded a scholarship from Sig Ep (thanks, dudes!) and I realized the immense value of greek life for gifted and talented young men and women.

I'm Acacia, I contacted my national, and updated my contact info. I'm chasing down the local house (Cal Berkeley), my 13 year old son is involved there, and I'm seeing what alum stuff is done locally.

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?

Locally, I'm seeing what kind of alumni involvement exists, or needs to be started up. Acacia is a small house (42 chapters), so I may seek out a couple other small houses to do things together. Greeks have a lot in common with other greeks, so that might work.

On the other side, with the homeschool and GATE groups I'm in, I'm creating awareness of greek life. On the west coast, the only press greeks get are campus problems on fraternity row, usually at Cal or U Washington. I want to be a positive voice. Homeschoolers and GATE kids are often "late bloomers", and greek life (especially houses with mentor programs like "Balanced Man", "True Gentlemen", "Membership Development Program", "LEAP",...) fits perfectly with the paradigm.

I'm also an "evangelist" for other houses, encouraging alums to get involved. I'm part of a wave of boomers who are retiring early, and doing fun stuff while we are still in good health. We remember the good days of greek life in the sixties, and see that it is coming back. A different style, but a good style. A different type of student, too.

Nationally, Acacia already has a "pre-post" infrastructure with informal ties to Masonic institutions (Demolay and lodges), I am exploring that path.

What do you do, specifically?

Right now I am just beginning. Exploring resources, looking for people. My college - Rensselaer - is a regional school, there are only four RPI Acacia alums in Northern California, out of 800 alums.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?

During the boom, I worked as a pre-sales tech support engineer, and we brought organizational behavior out of HR and into the field sales force. I picked up a lot of mentoring and training skills, these will translate well into mentor programs in "greekspace". Also, did a lot of work with real estate, this may be helpful.


Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna?

Both - just getting that cranked up. Acacia is separate, but I'd like to see the two systems integrated - one bill for both local and national.

If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member?

Ironically, in 1971, I received my alum magazine, and left it open to the Life Loyal page, intending to apply the next day. The next day I got in an accident and was in the hospital for three months, but no brother visited me there, even though the hospital was 3 miles from the house. Vietnam was raging, my chapter was in turmoil, and I can look back and see how it happened. I came home from the hospital, saw the Life Loyal form on my desk, and decided this wasn't what I wanted to do at this time.

Looking back, a mentoring/life skills program would have been good. Nowadays, we have them.

I'm not sure if we still have Life Loyal, but I would do it.

You are some what from My era and I am a Life member as I beleive in what My GLO is doing and truely want it to continue for other new members way after my time!:cool:

I did it a different way as a Founder and I have never forgotten what it took to get to where we are.

There are so many Brothers that I am proud to say I know them and are close with them and their families. Well, let me say just from My Chapter but also the many who are at others that I now know!

That is what We are!:)

As I have been involved off and on the past 17 year, it makes me sad that so many alumnae right here with a major university and housed chapter that won't be bothered to attend a function or help out when asked. I guess they forgot they are lifers!!

I am the President of the HCB nad have been for 3 years. The first year I was the HCB!! I love being involved with the collegians. The way I look at it is that someone was there for me when I was in college so I need to return the favor for current chapter members.

I am very active....I was the chapter advisor for 12 years (only resigned because I was getting married and needed a break) and have served as several regional officers. I help the local collegiate chapter and am involved with a local alumnae association. As someone once said to me, it is for more than 4 years, it is for life! shame that not everything thinks that way

Now 42 years and President of the Alumni Association!;)

Yep, just graduated but I'm in charge of Philanthropy for the DC AA now. :)

I just moved to another state, and I am in the process of getting in touch with the Alumna Chapter here.

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?
I have not been active for the ten years since I graduated from college. I have a decent excuse...no local alum group and medical school. You can't do everything!

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?
Local. I just moved to Maryland and am joining two local alum groups.

What do you do, specifically?
I am trying my best to get involved. I'd like to do a lot more. I'm trying to help with recruitment at one school and recolonization at another.
I've also signed up to have an alum meeting at my house. Baby steps!!

Why did you choose this area of involvement?
You have to start somewhere. My job doesn't allow much time off for travel so international involvement would be difficult.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?
I am a dues paying member. Our alum dues include local and international fees (which pay for our To Dragma subscription.)

I know that AOII, DDD, DC and SC have Life Loyal programs and I'm sure there are more. If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member? If not, why not?
No, I'm not. I find it a little annoying that you have to pay extra for a little pin to tell you that you're "Life Loyal." I know international needs extra funds for things, but I'd prefer they just come out and ask for it in a straightforward manner. That's just my personal opinion. I'll just keep paying my international dues each year (you're exempt if you're Life Loyal) and remain Life Loyal in my own way.

You go girl! The Arc! That is no joke!

I'm not quite that involved but I am a member of the Greater Raleigh AGD Alumnae. I have held a couple of offices and helped to form the Jr. Circle the first time we tried.

I'm not but i really would like to be :)

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?

I'm involved.

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?

I'm involved on a local and National basis. Nationally, I'm a Panhellenic Coordinator for 24 of our chapters. Locally, I'm the alumnae chapter correspondant for our National magazine. I've also served as a Chapter Advisor and the Alumnae chapter VP.

What do you do, specifically?

I work with 24 chapters with any Panhellenic issues: everything from extension, recruitment rules & infractions, Campus Total Reviews, etc. Basically anything dealing with NPC issues, our chapter delegates would contact me.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?

I always enjoyed Panhellenic and wanted to learn more about the NPC. I also wanted to give back to Sigma as I've received so much from my membership. You learn more about yourself and what you're capable of doing when you volunteer in some capacity.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?

I pay local dues. I've paid my lifetime dues so I no longer have to pay National dues.

I know that AOP, DDD, DC and SC have Life Loyal programs and I'm sure there are more. If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member? If not, why not?

Yes, we have a Lifetime Membership program and I am a member. We also have a GOLD program for young alumnae to support our Foundation. I am a GOLD member as well.

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?

I'm involved.

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?

I am a General Advisor for our Kappa Iota Chapter. Panhel Rep and Historian for our Local Alumnae Chapter.

What do you do, specifically?

I am the head of out Advisory Board and oversee all chapter operations. I attend all chapter meetings and rituals when I can. I oversee voting and bid matching. For the Alumnae chapter I run our Meetup group, take pictures, and attend all the Philly Panhel meeting. This year ZTA is hosting the Annual Scholarship Luncheon and I am the chair of planning.
Why did you choose this area of involvement?

I truely enjoy working with the girls and mataining our chapter's strength on campus. It is alot of work, but well worth it. The Alumnae chapter is so rewarding to participate and foster growth in as well. I got involved in Panhel to learn more about NPC and network among other advisors.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?

I pay my National and local dues every year.

I know that AOP, DDD, DC and SC have Life Loyal programs and I'm sure there are more. If your GLO has a "Life Loyal" type program, are you a member? If not, why not?

No, we do not have a lifetime program. We are taught that Zeta is FOREVER from the start.

Am super involved with Kappa Delta Chi
 

I've been out of school for 7 years now and we don't even have a title for what we call involment after we graduate because one you're a part of Kappa Delta Chi you're pretty much a sister for life unless you drop your letters.

My participation includes My regional Director position in the East Coast for the sorority, I'm a member of 2 national cmte's external recruitment and constitution and by-laws, but internally I also try to spread the word about opportunities such as scholarships, fellowships, job openings and travel with professional, graduate and undergraduate sisters.

I think no matter what organization you're a part of it's up to you to make your organization what you want it to be with your involvment.

In have recently decided to involve myself more as an alum. I recently joined the Facilty Corp. Board for my chapter and serve as its secretary and re-joined the advisory board for my chapter as the Panhellenic and Membership Advisor, and some roles of the Scholarship Advisor until an official advisor has been appointed.

House corp board? Congrats.

It's probably been asked before, but how many of you are actively involved with your GLO as an alum?

I am very active!

Are you involved in the local, regional or (inter)national level?

I am involved in my local alumnae chapter and my collegiate chapter as an officer appointed by HQ.

What do you do, specifically?

I am the Permanent Alumnae Secretary for my collegiate chapter, and the Membership and Reference Chair for my Alumnae chapter.

Why did you choose this area of involvement?

After I graduated, I still wanted to be involved with my collegiate chapter which I helped to found.

Are you also a dues paying alumni member of your GLO? If so, does that mean you pay dues only to your local alumni chapter or you pay separate local and international alumni dues to be considered an active alumna? If you are not a dues paying alumni member, why not?

Yes, I pay dues to both my local alumnae chapter and to HQ.

I am currently active in several different capacities:

Board of Directors of TN Rho Alumni Association
Vice President for the regional governing council (PDA- Province Theta)
Live-In Advisor for MS Gamma Chapter