RE: Graduate Chapters; Understanding commitment.

Pink Bunny, for sisterhoods that do not have graduate chapters, many have alumnae chapters that are designed to continue the support and values of the active chapter. I do not know enough about graduate chapters nor NPC alumnae chapters to compare/contrast them.

Activity beyond graduation varies based an active (college chapter) sisters's exposure to the alumnae of her chapter. In chapters with envolved alumnae - new and old, the understanding of a life long commitment is strong. If alumnae are inactive, sisters can easily get the impression of "a college-only sisterhood". As many of the greek organizations are attempting to eliminate the "animal party" sterotypes and re-vamping thier new membership programs, I hope emphasis on importance of committment to their sisterhood/brotherhood remains strong - or in case stengthened.

Although my experience and understanding of my role as alumnae may differ because I am also a local founder of a small National sisterhood, I hope that our alumnae's activites provides a strong influence over our active chapter. I'm an alumnae of 3 years and at quiet a distance from my chapter, yet I continue to assist at a local active level, alumnae level and national level: holding offices, assisting with expansion, attending conventions, maintaing websites, voicing opinions and ideas.

Sisters and Brothers miss out when they remain only a name on a roster from years gone by.

Artimis