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This sounds really exciting, Cloud9!
Here are some things to think about:
** Do you want to be known as an Alumnae Chapter or as an Alumnae Association? To me, an association functions a bit differently...it sounds like you want a chapter -- a body that can initiate members and has a voice/vote on the national level. (Whenever you all become national, if that is a goal.)
**The Alumnae Chapter should strive to function as an independent entity that believes in the same ideals as the undergraduate chapter, but for women with slightly different goals and priorities. Now, I'm not saying that the alumnae chapter should divorce itself from the undergrads completely...not at all. I am saying that it should endeavor to live the principles of the organization without infringing on the freedom and creativity of the undergrads. Basically, help when asked for help; advise when advice is solicited, but otherwise, do your thing the best way you know how.
** Remember that you will be a single alumnae association striving to meet the needs of all types of women. You will have to have programs that relate to the single, twenty-something age group as well as the married with children age group.
** Consider meeting times....weekday evening or saturday morning/afternoon?
That's all I can think of off the top.....you have a really really wonderful opportunity on your hands!
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