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Originally Posted by Kansas City
(Please forgive me if a similar topic has been posted elsewhere ... I sure as heck couldn't find it)
I am a few months into advising a chapter that has had no adviser support for several years. Luckily, they are very self-sufficient and strong organization on campus. I will be putting together an advisory council this fall and have found some interest from a half dozen local alums. I have requested that interested volunteers be initiated members of the organization, be 5+ years out of undergrad, and able to travel to campus a few times each year, etc.
Here is the question ... I've got one alum that is VERY interested in helping but she just graduated 3-4 years ago and has a biological sister (sophomore) in the chapter. I really want to get this volunteer involved but want to protect the council and sorority from any unnecessary drama this might create. For example, I don't want the volunteer falling into her sister's clique and create friction among the members and board. Does anyone have an idea of how I might best utilize the talents of this enthusiastic volunteer?
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First off as you and I discussed your involvment, congratulations to you for stepping up to the plate.
The reason that HQs want a few years seperation is so the Alumne won't be so close to the chapter and feel they are still a part of them in a local way. This gives them a chance to be more objective as it were. If this Alum has been out this long even though she has a biological sister, she could still be very important as an adviser.
As you said, advisers are hard to come by and everyone counts.
We at my chapter have it broken down to Adviser, with some assistants who can help with some of their expert experience. Take her and be greatful.
PS, I got on the School site and see none of the Sororities have web sites. Might be something to work on and be the first!