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Originally posted by Tom Earp
It is a shame that many Active Members just ignor Alum Members until they need help.
While We as Alums have all lived the "GOOD LIFE" as an Active, We have been there and done it.
While times change, they realy stay the same, it is just the faces that change.
All Active Chapters run into the same problems We all delt with, recruitmen, Low numbers, financial problems, how to fill the house if there is one, pay dues, insurance, rent, utilities, etc. that we all went through.
If, all of the Greeks are like LXA, We require an Advisor.
Granted, some may be weak, but some are strong. Maybe more than one is advisable.
Two Heads better than one?
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I agree with this post whole-heartedly. DPhiE is also trying to incorporate the multiple advisors theme. I just took on the responsibility of being an advisor for one of our chapters here in NY and have had a difficult time getting into contact with the chapter. A wise sister told me to remember that actives often associate alumnae (and definately the advisor) with Nationals which to actives seems to = BAD. I am sure it will work out, it just takes time. I agree with those of you that have said to get respect, respect needs to be given. I know that many alumnae have an attitude that when they walk into a room all should be dropped (because this may have been how things were back in their day, fine, times change). I don't think that is how things should be. BUT.............I think it is a way different story when it is an alumnae sisterhood event and bunches of alums are ignored by the actives. C'mon, if it is your ALUMNAE WEEKEND and you are having an event and it is all sisters there (and only sisters there), why would you not at least say hello to the alums? You can at least "fake it"......Another theme I see going on too that gets old really fast is some of us are getting "old" and don't want to go to mixers or events with the frats when we go to alumnae weekend. I would much rather go for an overnight where I am spending time with the sisters at the house, then going out to lunch or dinner and then to town. I think once we get to be over a certain age hanging out with 18-year-old frat boys is not fun anymore (no offense to any of you

, but planning Alumnae Weekend around ABC and XYZ fraternity is not gonna get me and I am sure many other "older" alumnae excited about going........