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WesternAlumn, Do not give up! The chapter DOES need you, though they may not realize it. I have found that a chapter acknowledging advisors is "generational" and this may be that generation of exec that doesn't realize your importance.
When I was in college, our CA had our exec retreat on the beach at Panama City. We literally sat in the sand and talked sorority for HOURS. She got great information and we found it fun and she became a person we could relate to. Now that I am a CA, I look for fun, relaxing, and stressfree ways to communicate with exec.
I would find new ways to infiltrate into the chapter...new members are always a great start since they are your next "generation." Also, make it a point to touch base to with officers weekly - report reminders, e-cards, positive notes. If they acknowledge you only when they do something "wrong" then that's where they see your value. You are MUCH more valuable then that, but you have to show them you are.
If you make an impact on a couple people, you have done a good job. My old CA is one of my best friends to this day!!!!
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