Yes, it can be very frustrating!
When I started my local, it was with the idea of affiliation with a major National.
Wrote letters to 6 of the OLD LINE Nationals. "Thanks But No Thanks" we are not expanding. But said screw it and started looking for guys to join.
At the time, there was another group trying to start and the school was only going to take one.
Well, we got lucky as a TKE advisor suggested LXA.
Had, LXA and another come for a visit and chose LXA. They were on a fast track along with TKE for expansion.
The reason I got so many new members was the fact that they could be part of something that was new and with a future that they could help build. Oh, we got 0 from the first rush and just went out and rushed on our own.
Hard work, Hell Yes, Frustrating, Hell Yes, rewarding, Double Hell Yes!!
I would not have had it any other way! The friendships I have made in in 30 + years are worth it!
I fact 14 of us are going to a T-Bones Ball Game Tonight!!!!!!!
Do Not Give Up!!!!
Edited to add:
I takes a strong willed person or 2 to keep holding it together
