[SmartBlondeGPhB]

I will speak only for my own group.

I can understand your feelings on activity level but that is really something that changes a lot. A group may not be very active right now, but all they need is one or two new women to get them re-energized. With an alumnae chapter, it's more than 4 years and it's a constant struggle to keep the energy level up and get new blood every year to help out.

My alumnae chapter has had 3 AI's in the six years we have been in existence and two of those contacted members of our chapter directly and not our IH to get the ball rolling. I think it all depends on wheher you know someone in the local area or you introduce yourself to someone in the local area (through something like GC) and she is willing to start the ball rolling. KunjaPrincess's AI trip was exactly that.

I would hope that the headquarters of the groups would be able to give you a bit of information on the activity level of the various alumnae chapters. We turn in reports annually that detail what we did over the prior year and that should give SOMEONE an idea of how active we are.

Not to mention, SF is an area where there are a number of alumane chapters (I know we have tons) depending on exactly where in "SF" you live. I'm guessing we aren't alone in this. If one chapter in the area is not very active then try another to see how active they. That's what we as members do......