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AST has support groups which are set-up to help a specific chapter and does not require geographical proximity. My chapter just set one up, and it is great for us because our chapter alumnae draw from around the world. We set it up at our 5 year reunion, and so far it has been working well (all 5 months!) We are still working on our national recogition. But we have alumnae who come and do chapter inspection type things twice a year, these almnae are at least 3 years out of college who are doing the inspection stuff. So they do kinda what our EC or DP would do and interview all officers and staff.
The group is also setting up scholarships, helping w/house furnishings, and also generally kicking the chapter in the butt when needed. This has actually brought in a number of alumnae who were previously not involved and now more of our chapter alumnae are paying alumnae dues and that kind of stuff. SO...a few years out this group will help facilitate a house corp. if we move that direction, they are also helping streamline how the chapter spends money and does long term project.
*note- we have the people doing the chapter visits at least 3 years out to avoid old dramas, but still have alumnae who are interested and eligible. My guess is eventually it will be a few more years out to do the inspection stuff, just so that they have more experience out of college.
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