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Originally posted by DolphinChicaDDD
I would just like the know whats going on. We hear nothing. grumble grumble...If it weren't for my pledge sisters there wouldn't be a sorority...grumble grumble.
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I know that chapter founders feel like they are unappreciated and often times feel like they are ignored, despite the fact that they worked to bring their chapter to campus. However, I have to argue with you. YOU are the first time that this chapter has had alumnae. You obviously didn't have a chapter alumnae base when you started the chapter (unless you were rechartering I guess) so you need to give them some slack when it comes to how they interact with you. This is a new experience for everyone, and both sides HAVE to make an effort. My four years were from our Chapter's 2nd anniversary year though the 5th anniversary year, we had spotty connections and neither group really did tons to get the other more involved. It did help when we finally told the alumnae what we needed from them, gave them the forms from nat'l and said, you created this chapter, now can you do it again for alumnae. Some jumped up and did a ton, others still whine, but now it is on them, we gave them the chance.
I think it can be hard to plan activities for alumnae to come back for. I think teas, philanthropy and things along that line are great. I guess as an alumna I don't want to go to date parties, or watch you practice your rush stuff. I think if you go to a school where you practice for rush, it would be pretty hard to practice with alumnae around, more opinions and less concentration from the actives on the rush stuff... unless you maybe did a full dress rehersal with a tea afterward. So time to watch...time to talk...ya know?? Make it balanced.
I would personally stick to low key events, things you can bring a child to if need be. Give good warning, and make them at an accessible time, 8 or 9pm is wayyy to late at night, unless your alumnae all live in town. Saturday afternoons or Sundays are good. Yahoo Groups are also a great way to keep in touch.