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Originally Posted by DPhiEAlumna
Have you thought about having an event during Homecoming weekend or Reunion weekend when alumnae may be more likely to be back on campus if they have moved from the area?
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Believe it or not, your alumnae have very busy lives. Most of them are at the point in their lives - age 40 or so - where they have teen-agers or older children who are involved in ballgames, scouts, dance, karate, etc etc. Many also work full-time jobs. It's VERY difficult to get them to break away for two or three events a year.
Once a year - or every 5 years - should be enough to expect - but don't stop inviting them! Send a newsletter every year (right after recruitment would be great, and maybe another in the early spring). It's so cheap to do it now with e-mail - but make sure you also send paper copies to those who don't have e-mail.
I commend you for doing your best to keep your alumnae informed and a part of the chapter!
