1) Suck it up and carry on. You're in it for the service.
2) My chapter has plenty of less than cordial alums.....NONE of them could stop us from doing our jobs or being Brothers.
3) Alums have made an investment into your chapter. Their unfriendliness may be because they feel out of the loop and unconsulted on certain affairs. Allow them to see your rationale for certain activities. Make them feel included as often as possible. And yes, alums do resent having to pay for things even if they have money -- especially if its something they never paid for before.
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