Respect for alumnae?

[dzrose93]

Hi Sisters,

I dislike posting negative issues on our forum, and, as a rule, I generally try to stay away from them. However, I feel that by bringing this topic up that maybe we can learn from each other and possibly think of some solutions to a problem that I've witnessed lately.

During the past several weeks, I've noticed that some of the girls at the collegiate chapter I assist have a rather apathetic attitude toward alumnae. They don't stand for an alumna when she enters the room, they don't send thank-you cards or e-mails when an alumna gives them a gift, and they pretty much ignore alumnae when they attend events at the house. Since I am the alumnae relations advisor, this bothers me considerably -- particularly since I have been working hard over the past 3 years to build alumnae support for the chapter.

Disrespecting alumnae has become a rather disturbing trend among the chapters that I've visited in the past few years, and I'm wondering if any other alumnae feel the same way. Also, I'd like to hear from collegians to find out how their chapters treat alum visitors and what their overall feeling is regarding alumnae respect.

Please know that I'm not saying ALL collegians are disrespectful to alumnae --- it's just that negative/apathetic attitudes stand out more, and I'd like to see what we can do to make some of our chapters more welcoming places for alums to visit and volunteer.