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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet
Cost is a factor--not just dues, but also travel time, ability to make all the meetings--committee and chapter meetings and your desire to increase your knowledge and extend your understanding about your organization.
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Living in an area of multiple grad chapters, I can attest to that. I currently live and hour (plus) from where my chapter meets/serves. Do I live in closer proximity to other chapters? Yes, but I'm comfortable where I am.
Anyway, I don't drive (anymore), and as it gets colder, distance can definitely be a deterrent in being active. It shouldn't, if you are really about your membership, but understanding that life can get in the way, I make the effort to be there. Not just meetings, but for service and other events.
P.s. Like AKAMonet mentioned, you should check with your org's protocol as to what restrictions exist over your grad affiliation. your HQ may require you to join based on your residency. Who knows best but you.