Princess Phi Sig,
I was in your exact situation last semester so I know things are amazingly tough right now. My chapter was down to 7 sisters and only about 3 of us wanted to keep going. The other sisters just basically wanted to throw in the towel. We had sisters fighting and just being immature. Unfortunatly, for us things just kept getting worse and we did shut down.
My advice to you though is this. Do not let your chapter shut down without a major fight. As 33 girl said talk to your Alumnae, Advisor, DCP whoever you can. Demand help if you have too!! We all have requirements of sisterhood. If sisters are not meeting those requirements (probably those complaining all the time) send them to j-board. Get rid of those sisters that do not want to make Phi Sig the best it can be and focus on those who do. Just 3 or 4 people can do amazing things.
Closing the chapter seems like the best solution sometimes. Take it from me though it just brings about more problems and hard feelings. It doesn't really solve the problem. Those sisters that are complaining will still complain once the chapter is closed. Trust me they will find something
. Stay strong and just do the best you possibly can. I heard a quote at Convention one year that has always stuck with me, "Bigger isn't Better, Better is Better, and Better leads to Bigger." If you get rid of those negative people and focus on the positive you will be better. If you make it fun then other girls will want to join. Before you know it you will be bigger then you could imagine.
Ok I'm done preaching. Just please fight for your chapter and don't let those negative sisters get what they want. I have faith that you can make it happen.
Litp,
Juliana