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Definitely get involved with the NPC association in your area -- it is a great way to keep the greek ties alive -- I have found ALL of my alum Panhel experiences immensely rewarding and it is sometimes surprising to find out who is another sorority alum -- it is great for networking too, so for sure get involved! And since there is a chapter of your sorority in the area, being an advisor is another great suggestion -- your views and ideas are fresh and collegians can always use the assistance...and finally I have to echo the comments of breathesgelatin -- ask for a strip list of alums in your area -- shoot for all the cities/towns within a 45 minute radius and you may be surprised to learn there are decent numbers to start an alum chapter -- I did that myself here in 2000 and after our little Gamma Phi alum chapter got started, I started an alum Panhel association in 2001 that is now 100-strong! We have the best time and we are activiley involved with our community -- this year we are offering a scholarship to a local high school senior girl who will be going to a 4-year university, we collect stuffed animals for a local police dept who gives them to kids in crisis when they are investigating crimes and we donate our "gently-used" career clothes to a local organization that creates professional wardrobes for women coming off welfare and returning to work. It is a nice feeling to be able to give back to the community like this and I know you will find that to be the same in your area. Good luck and keep us all posted!