We limit discussion and stick to a set agenda. Our meetings really were never too long-- and we have 120 members--unless there was just a ton of stuff to cover---and then it's not fair to short change it b/c some times of year are just busier than others. At the end of meeting we always do "5 minutes of positives" so sisters can share happy/positive things in their life. And we keep it to 5 minutes!!! We did "dress down" chapter a couple times each semester too. Sisters had the opportunity to dress casually on those nights by paying a couple of dollars...and then the $$ we raised would go to our philanthropy. We also had the "A" box and sisters who A's on tests or papers since the last chapter could put their name in the box and we would draw 3 names during chapter and give out little prizes (gift certificates to TCBY, something cute with letters on it, etc.) Chapter was never fun but the little things did help break the monotony
