[33girl]

If the chapter was "booted" as you put it, there might still be a lot of hurt feelings among the women who were there. This usually doesn't happen all at once and more than likely it was several years of conflict with either the national org or the school, depending on your situation.

You're going to hear multiple versions of what happened and why the chapter closed and just remember that it will take throwing all of them in a blender to get the truth.

Like xidelt said, invite alumnae to events you are already having like a spring tea or parents' day. If the chapter alumnae have a Facebook group or page, reach out with a message letting them know that you vaiue their experience and their input and would like to get them involved.

As far as asking for merch...don't. It's honestly kind of tacky and the last thing you want to do is make alumnae feel like you are only contacting them to get stuff from them. If they have sweatshirts or t-shirts they'd like to donate, they'll take that initiative on their own once they get to know you. If you're having issues with wanting to be more "seen" on campus, either reach out to other chapters of your sorority or the other groups on campus and ask what vendors they use.