You have just met one of many "cross/crass" peope that will pass your way in life. If you love your GLO, focus on the wonderful people that have come into your life.
Do NOT let some old biddy, who certainly lacks social graces, color your opinion of all alums. I would be HONORED to be invited to a social event of AXO with such a minimal "donation" requested. Even the SX "Wild Game Dinner" in Houston is not FREE to the Alums. Yet it is their MOST attended active/alum event of the year. (Or at least it was)
Why not spend a couple of EXTRA bucks (about the cost of two tickets) buy a plaque and hang her/their names up... Or better yet, tell her that if there is a "FINANCIAL STRAIN" for any alum, you would be HAPPY to wave their donation. Bet you wouldn't get a single taker.
Good grief, no WONDER some chapters don't like alums hanging around!
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