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Originally posted by irishpipes
I know how this works - I have had the pleasure of assisting with one of our colonizations. I think it is wonderful that preference is given to groups with a history on the campus. I know how recolonizations are a source of joy to the alumnae. No one wants to have closed chapters so every recolonization is wonderful.
As for the alumnae base - of course this is important. Chapters without it have a much greater chance at failure. But, who is going to have that? GLOs that already are big in the state. If ABC has a chapter at KU that is turning out 50 new alumnae every year, isn't it more likely to have alumnae in Manhattan (K State) than XYZ that doesn't have a chapter in state? So, of course, ABC is chosen for colonization and now ABC is even stronger in Kansas and XYZ seems even smaller. It only makes sense, and that is why it happens. I'm not even saying that it should be done any differently, necessarily. It is just commentary and I feel for groups that just can't get a foothold in an area that they would like.
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Congratulations on being envolved with AOPi.
But, I dont think what Erik was saying was to miss anyone of The Major Female GLOs.
He is just stating Fact about Who was there and Who want to be First in Line to try to Recolonize at said or any school.
Usually those that were there will have the first look because of the Alum Base.
Unless a New Possible GLO wants to try to colonize on a Campus, they better have deep pockets to withstand the tuff times of low Membership without a House.
You are very correct, unless there is a strong foothold with Alums in The Area who are willing then, it would be a doomed propasition!