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As a recently "re-associated" alum, I am thrilled to see this thread. My local alumni association appears to have many members, yet the only events I see happening are a once monthly happy hour! While this fulfills one of the cardinal principals, it leaves me longing for the other two.
One of the reasons this happens, I believe, is the fact that the alumni assciation covers such a large area. But when I suggested the association break into smaller groups, the idea was soundly rejected.
So, while I received their (once monthly) emails, it's always the same thing.....come to happy hour in a central, but highly inaccessible place due to traffic, and have drinks to only then turn around and drive home.
What can I, as an individual, do to encourage more active participation by the chapter? How do I encourage them to get involved with the local collegiate chapters? More importantly, how do I encourage the collegiate chapter to involve the alumni?
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Elyssa Brecher Mu Mu Fall '95; Advisory Chair - Alpha Delta Delta (GMU) "There's only us, there's only this. Forget Regret, or life is yours to miss. No other road, no other way. No day but today." Rent Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be of Service. 
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