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Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
It's just really frustrating to watch the actives and my NM class work so hard to improve the chapter and get nothing from the alum...
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geekypenguin-
although i agree that your alum could do more you have to remember that alums have jobs, families and other activities that prevent them from attending functions. that doesn't mean they don't want to be there, sometimes they just can't. while i would LOVE to attend homecoming and other activities there is just no way with the schedule i have. if they outright asked me for a donation, i would be happy to do it. last year was my chapter's 10th anniversary and AXO nationals came down, rented out the Jefferson Hotel (a very nice place) and had a huge party to celebrate. our national president was there! and although i was invited, there was just no way i could go there without taking off work which i can't do.
so while these activities are a must for actives and some alum who have the time and opportunity, it is just an impossible thing for others of us, even though we would love to be there.
one good way to get alum involved is to have an alum page on your chapter website. it always makes me so disappointed when i look at my chapter's page and there is NO MENTION of any alum and no pictures! that kills me.
also remember, just because an alum has a job doesn't mean she's in a great financial state. she may be struggling to make ends meet. not all alums can make donations. i know i couldn't until this year because of my financial state but i have yet to receive a solicitation.