Hi Wishinhopin! I've been following your saga for a few days. Quite excited to see you choose DG- great choice for exactly those reasons you listed. I am an adviser for the newly installed DG chapter(since April 2001) at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. First , DG came down and met with alumnae to gauge interest. We probably had 15 alumnae (out of 114)come. Then we had to wait 2 years because DG decided to back off. There were only two chapters, Phi Mu & Tri Delta ,on campus. I've been so impressed with DG & their executive offices. I'm more proud to be DG than I ever was! I think that DG will be interested in your school.
Meanwhile, interested girls formed a local sorority, like you are, called Beta Chi , and waited. They did things just as you are doing-great start! After they had formed( maybe a year?) and got an okay from DG, they held a reception for area alumnae. We came and were very impressed... a few months later they colonized! We have 13 advisers, but alumnae support could be better, much better. It's so fun- they are missing out!!! I encourage all Greeks to be more involved in their alumni groups.
I thought that you might want to email me at
cgustin9@home.com and I can connect you with the DG's chapter president, Michelle. She is an awesome person who was one of the original Beta Chis. Their first semester, they had the highest GPA!! We just had recruitment- the girls were so polished in their presentation. I was so proud! we got 10 great girls. Have a great day, Christy