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Originally posted by STL Kappa
I don't know if this would hold any weight in determining which chapters would be most likely to colonize/recolonize... but what importance is there the amount of inactive chapters an organization has nationally?
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I haven't been involved in this sort of thing in a long time, but I would think that wouldn't be a factor in itself, really...UNLESS that org had
recently had several closings or unsuccessful colonies...things that evidence some instability that might make it harder for them to be successful. But then, I can't think of any group that really fits that mold more than any other....
I know DZ got hit pretty hard in the 70's w/chapter closings (including our Alpha Tau chapter @ UT), and it really shows in our active v. inactive chapter numbers. But I don't think that would be relevant to our ability to colonize now (see UF, Wake Forest, Clemson, Northridge, Arizona in recent years which have been quite successful b/c our expansion team ROCKS). Same goes for other orgs in the same situation.
I agree wholeheartedly that name recognition in Texas would be key to the success of any colony @ UT.
....And I might add that I would give my first born daughter to have DZ back at UT (if only so she could pledge there!!!). And I am only half-joking.....