[ColumbiaPike]

Originally Posted by Heather17

Well...connecting with other chapters is not always going to happen--there are different types of people in different chapters. What should tie chapters together are common history, common values, ritual.

It's unfortunate that some collegians do not see value in having nationally proven programming readily available, trained advisors, alumni support, lifetime opportunities for involvement, insurance, national name recognition, the respect that comes from many campus administrators for national organizations, badges and symbols networking opportunities, long history to inspiration draw from, time tested values, leadership training, connections to strong national philanthropies etc. The list goes on and on.

I would surmise that if members are questioning the value, there is probably something much more significant going on, in terms of how the chapter members are being educated about the org.

Not that I think being national is the only way to go--I understand there is a place for local organizations. I guess this situation seems to scream "We don't like rules" that I don't like that as a reason to abandon national affiliation. There are rules in life....get over it.

Many (indeed most) of those things listed we already derive from the university itself. I happen to like having a national organization even if I don't like all of the rules and obligations.