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Originally posted by winneythepooh7
I just went to our listserv and we have 102 members on it. Even more than that I am sure get our emails forwarded to them. Would it be appropriate to send out a message to the group voicing the frustrations going on and requesting that people serious about participating and creating a strong alumnae group contact me? At this point I really am ready to throw the towel in....
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As a VP of the NYC Chi O alumnae chapter, I feel your pain and I will say "NO WAY! DO NOT SEND OUT AN EMAIL LIKE THAT!!!!!"
Sorry for the yelling, but I think this will really turn people off!
We've come to terms with the fact that NYC is a very transient place. When the women get here, they need to make some connections so they reach out to their alumnae chapter. Maybe they attend an event or two, then they start to meet other people at their job or place of worship, etc and the sorority isn't so necessary anymore. So they come to founders' day and that's about it. It happens, but you can't take it personally.
Also, especially in NYC, interest really wanes in the summer. We don't do anything really - except an occasional book club or happy hour. The fall is always the best turnout time for us - weather is still decent, people are in town and not on vacations, etc. I think your idea of same day/time/location is excellent. I also think follow-up emails when people do attend are great, but also if they
don't. Send a quick note saying you were looking forward to meeting them - did they have trouble finding you, etc. Then ask them for ideas of things they would like to do. If they feel involved from the start they might be more interested in attending.
And, just know that some people might not be "into it" as much as you are. I'm sort of a Chi O nut, but most people aren't like that. So if only a handful of women attend and they all have a nice time, then you did something great for the sisterhood and you should be proud of that!