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Originally Posted by PKT4LIFE
During the early-mid 1980's, I remember the Theta Phi Alpha Chapter at Cleveland State being on "Pins and Needles" because they were going to be "kicked out" of the NPC due to having less than the minimal active chapter # and whether or not their organization was going to be disbanding.
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I googled their organization because I remember hearing about that situation, and I also know TPA has grown greatly since then. Turns out…they had a plan! Which is exactly the point: smaller organizations have been aware that this might become a problem and many are arranging things to head that off at the pass.
I’m not any expert but I don’t see any of the smaller NPCs folding (barring some exceptional unforeseen circumstances). They’re expanding in a way that makes sense for their organizations: taking on smaller chapters on smaller campuses, thus increasing their membership and alumnae presence without overburdening or overextending themselves. Where I’m from, the smaller organizations are thriving and have been for many years. They have name recognition, longevity and deep family ties here.