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Originally posted by kstyle281
I deal with inactive members everyday because I am the Reclamation and Retention chairperson for my Alumnae Chapter. Let me tell you, I feel sometimes like I need to be paid! It's more work than my job. I'm constantly calling, e-mailing, mailing, passing out business cards, developing social activities and programs. My goal this year is to reclaim 50, so far I only have 7 (year ends in July). At every chapter meeting, visitors get a gift bag filled with all kinds of information and a gift. The ones reclaimed paid dues at their first meeting or the next.
I have a lot that I contact monthly and they are like, I can't make it to this meeting, let me know about the next, and still I never see them. My next thing is to do a survey to find out why they choose to stay inactive.
Excuses I get include money, time commitment, they have small children, they don't get along with so-and-so, they travel too much, etc. My thing is, you pledged this as a LIFETIME COMMITTMENT, your life ain't up yet, get to work! Sorry, I had to go there.
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Such a committe is an excellent idea!
I'm also a General Member. When I graduated, it was the best I could do financially.
I know since I've gotten married and relocated, I've attended one grad chapter meeting. I filled out a chapter interest form and noted that I was interested in transferring into the chapter. I was sent an e-mail that a soror from the chapter would follow-up with me, but I never heard from anyone.
Fortunately, I saved that e-mail and after awhile I wrote her back and told her I never heard from anyone, and I was still interested. She gave me the names and numbers of sorors I needed to contact. Their meeting is a week from today and that is when dues are due.
The only suggestion I have is that when sorors are visiting your chapter, make them feel welcome. Just don't stare at them. Go introduce yourself and extend a handshake or a hug.
Fortunately, I knew several sorors in the chapter and were familiar with several others so I didn't feel so uncomfortable. Three of my line sisters were there so I felt more at ease. So, I got them to introduce me to the other sorors in attendance.