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I agree with Tom. Not everyone who pledges as a freshman is burned out as a senior. Yes, everyone gets burned out from time to time, including myself, but I never once thought, I'm disaffiliating because it isn't what I thought it was. BUT, when one group of these "bad apples" exist, they can often bring an entire chapter down.

Times and people change, and while older members may not see "Themselves" in the newer members, I remind them that THEY are the ones who chose to give these newer women bids, and therefore must live with the consequences. Yes, it's hard to realize, but it's the truth.

Promoting sisterhood for a lifetime, making sure your chapter members aren't overprogrammed, and making sorority fun and welcoming is what keeps members active.

If you're having trouble with dead weight members, I suggest bring them to standards board for not fulfilling sisterhood duties and let the chips fall where they may. Besides, for every "burnt out" woman in a sorority, there is often a girl who didn't get a bid at recruitment, and would happily step into that spot if the older sister didn't want it anymore.