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Originally Posted by Zillini
Also keep in mind that there may be alumnae living in the area who were not initiated at that Chapter. I'm a prime example. I moved to the deep South from the Midwest and didn't know a soul in the area. The Chapter got my address from Inatl using a search of all members within the geographical area. When I received a random invitation to a tea at the sorority I went because I simply wanted to meet some local women who I had something in common with.
That was 16 years ago. I've been active first as a member of House Corp, then as an Advisor ever since. Over the years we've had other fabulous advisors and active alumna who also did not go to school here. Point being, it's not only about shared memories and common experiences.
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This is an excellent point! My chapter is only three years old, so the majority of our alumni support system are from other chapters. We've found it more difficult to reach out to alumni who don't have a connection to the university, but they are a resource that should not be overlooked! A lot of alumni move too far away to be involved with their collegiate chapters, but still really want to be actively involved after graduation.