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I feel very fortunate after reading some responses here. I took time off from being a part of my alum group as I have an intense career coupled with three very small children close in age. I still paid dues, but I just could not make it work for a while.
Sure, when I went back the first time it was a bit awkward for 30 minutes, but I was welcomed with open arms. I was the youngest one there and they couldn't have been more happy to have me there. It is tough to walk into a new group when you do not know anyone, but if you are open and have a desire to build new relationships it will happen. I can't tell you how many times each sister told me to keep coming and be patient. They really made me feel like a part of the group immediately.
We have one outdoor kick off each year in which we bring our hubands, boyfriends or a good friend and then the first meeting is also a kick off once again in the president's home (so I guess you could say we have a double kick off!). She does a super job and it is all about fun and friendships. This year involved an amazing dinner in which each of us helped prepare parts of it while she explained to all what we were doing. I could go on and on about what an amazing job she did, but I won't.
We meet the next few times at various restaurants chosen by all members in a vote. Then, we move back to a home meeting. We just vary it a bit and really have a lot of fun. I do encourage everyone to give their group a try!
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