[FuzzieAlum]

I can understand that they couldn't think of anything for you to do right now (it is summer, after all), but really, I can't imagine a chapter that couldn't use the assistance of its alums sooner or later. They could have done any of the following:

-Put you on a mailing list to get chapter news
-Let you know when rush is
-Said, "We need money for X"
-Said, "The corp board needs money"
-Met you for coffee (your tab)

Sometimes actives feel the alums are offering unsolicited advice - but that usually means the chapter needs it! And most alums are willing to back up their talk with action.

I would say give them a second chance once school is back in session (maybe even wait until they have new officers). While I don't want to cast aspersions on any of your sisters, I know we from time to time had sisters in offices they did not perform well in, and alum relations isn't a glamorous office all the top leaders are seeking.

I have personally felt pretty welcomed by the the collegians out here. I think it's almost better to be involved in a chapter other than your own as long as you are still pretty fresh out of school, since there is less baggage between you and the members - as long as you don't make the mistake of assuming their chapter/Greek system is exactly like yours and try to force them to be like that. We had an advisor that earned the enmity of the chapter and the area alums (even from other chapters) by doing that.