I live in Pennsylvania now, but I went to college in Massachusetts and served on the Board of Directors (advisory board) for my chapter for two years after graduation (and before moving) and am a member of Theta Phi's recently formed Boston Alumnae Association.
Is your GLO a member of NPC, IFC, Divine 9, local, service, etc.?
NPC
Are you active in your alumni chapter?
I'm a dues paying member of the Boston Association, but it's unlikely I'll make it to any events given my location.
If so, approximately how many people attend meetings/events?
We just recieved our association charter, so there's only been one meeting so far! I know quorum was present, but beyond that, I can't say.
How many meetings/events do you have per calendar year?
I think it's something like 2 business meetings, plus other random events (for example, I believe we're starting a tradition of walking in the Children's Hospital Miles for Miracles Walk).
If you are not involved, why not?
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If there was something to inspire you to change your mind and start becoming more active, what would it be?
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In your opinion, is there something than can be done at the collegiate level to encourage alumni involvement?
Hard question. When I was advising, the graduating seniors always seemed enthusiastic about getting involved as alumnae, but once they graduated, the interest definitely dropped off. Out of the past few graduating classes, it seems like out of 10 or so girls, maybe 3 will stay involved. Granted that's not terrible retention considering as recently as 5 years ago there was NO Theta Phi Alpha alumnae activity in Boston. But, since it's a recent phenomenon I can't say if they'll stay involved and if the trend of recent grads becoming involved will continue. I'm hoping it's the sort of process that becomes self fufilling--if collegiate sisters see the graduating seniors get involved, they may be more likely to do so upon their graduation. I also think advertising alumnae involvement (at least insofar as joining the alumnae association anyway) as more fun than work may help. For example, describing it as an opportunity to catch up and have fun instead of chapter meeting-esque.
I'll probably come back & edit tomorrow. I'm kind of tired and feel like I'm not making sense
