[lillady85]

Being a part of a (re)colonizing chapter is a different experience, at least for the first few years, imo. Do not go into expecting that you will be alone, however. My chapter had a year-round consultant, has a massive advisory board and still has supervision from nationals. They do not let you "on your own" until they feel that you are capable of running the chapter (this may be years). Yes, there are socials and mixers, philanthropy events and everything else associated with a chapter. However, I would go so far as to say that it is in some respects more difficult to be a founding member of a chapter because of all the work everyone has to do.

Good luck!