[honeychile]

Keep the ideas coming!

Granted, another problem we have is having enough dedicated alumnae to do Jewel Degree year after year. But I'm convinced that, if we set a date even 6 months in advance, those who are eligible to receive it can make their plans around it. I just feel that, if we can get up to 20 alumnae to help out with Recruitment (on their dates), there needs to be some reciprocity in allowing the alumnae to schedule Jewel Degree at a time when we can get a maximum number of alumnae there! I don't think that we're being unreasonable, especially since three of us went barreling up the highway over 200 miles on 2 days notice to make sure Jewel Degree was possible!

Yes, it is a great recruiting device for Alumnae Association. I'm not sure when the ball was dropped, but it certainly has. Before this becomes too much of an "us" and "them" situation, I'd like to get this more organized! Two alumnae have offered their homes (one is absolutely lovely!), or, if it truly must be held in the suite, we can certainly do it there. I just think it's nicer when there's a luncheon or tea first.

Seriously, keep the ideas coming!!