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I went through something similar the semester I graduated (was fall semester). Our chapters' oldest sisters had graduated the spring before, and recuitment gave us maybe 3-5 pledges per semester. In the mid 90s, things really died down.
Long story short, we closed our chapter, but thankfully, our alumni chapter has reborn. There are mostly older sisters (older than me) but I am hoping that coming in as a 30-something might encourage other alums to join.
You cannot force people to pledge... it's either in their hearts or it isn't. And honestly, it's worse having someone pledge and quit halfway, or get initiated then disaffiliate, than inducting the few.. the pround (lol Marines) who are really into it.
I am not sure if you have quotas, so that might effect your goals. Not to get religious, but in the bible, it says (paraphrase) "Where ever 3 or more gather in my name"... etc. Not comparing us to Jesus, but it if there are 3 people who believe in your organization, I say let those 3 people do the best they can. If things are meant to "die" in the process, then there isn't much you can do to save it. Some things are not meant to last forever, and although your chapter may close, you are still a brother/sister. This might be a good time to get to know your alum group and become one of them, if your chapter is closed.
Best of luck,
Ree
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