[Caddy]

As we all know Nationals has been MUCH better about giving chapters a voice and giving dedicated chapters a chance. I know because ZZ was there last Summer. Had 21 guys and owed a bunch to Nationals; they gave us a chance and we rushed 21 in Fall and 7 in Spring.
I think if they see that your chapter is falling behind they will help out if they feel you can go somewhere and get back up. A chapter falling behind cannot afford to feel self pity, just got to keep trucking and do you're very best.
I wish chapters never had to close just like I wish we never had to financially expell anyone. But sometimes it has to be done; one I've seen this year seemed like it really had to be done, unfourtunatly.
I do wish that Nationals would re open chapters like Sam Houston, UH, SMU, and other older chapters that still have dedicated alumni.
I encourage every brother to work within the system if they think something should be changed. RLA's, Convention, at chapter visits, alumni groups are a great way to do that.
For what it's worth.

YITBOS,
Caddy

ZZ chapter, Fall 2000