As far as news about expansions, I can understand why IHQ wants to keep it hush-hush until it really becomes official (to an extent). I found out about the POSSIBILITY of a Chapman colonization by stumbling on the LA Junior Circle Website--really, it was an accident. Those in the know don't withhold information because they want to--usually they're instructed by IHQ to 'not say anything' until the invite is formally accepted by IHQ. They withhold information because THEY HAVE TO. Maria only revealed it to GC after she got the green light from her IHQ contact.

So many things can affect IHQ's presentation at a possible expansion site, and because they can both be positive or negative, IMHO it would probably be safest to keep that information within the presentation team until it becomes official... but then again that's just my opinion.

Great topic, Tonya! Just FYI--I paid my first alumnae dues last month and I encourage all of you to do the same! Trust me, your Alumnae Chapter Treasurers will really appreciate it!