[Peaches-n-Cream]

I noticed something a few years ago. There is a huge concentration of sisters and alumnae in the Northeast particularly the New York area. Why are conventions held so far away such as in Florida? It isn't really an option for many of us to take nearly a week off and travel so far at a great expense. I considered going in 2000 and this year, but it wasn't a feasible option for me or many alumnae I know.

I know that many other sororities have Young Alumnae or Junior Circle Associations which serve as a bridge from college active sister to alumna. I think that this could help strengthen alumnae relations. Quite frankly, my primary involvement with the sorority after college was through my chapter sisters and the occasional Triad or other literature from International Headquarters. I have had a renewed interest in D Phi E due in large part to the internet. It is a great way to keep up to date (when they update the website) and reconnect with my sisters. I really respect that so many DPhiEs on GC volunteer their time, but again that's not really an option for me or many alumnae that I know. If you want more volunteers, you have to continue the momentum that was established as undergrads. Young or Junior AA can serve this purpose.