adpiviolets,
coming from a former nmc

-- nmc is THE most rewarding position... it's perfect for someone that loves their chapter and adpi and wants to instill those qualities in the new members. it does take time and even moreso, consideration on your behalf of the alphas and their needs/confusions/anticipation of what they are going through (some chapters used to call it being the alpha mom, but at districts they said that name connotes hazing, but it kinda gets the feeling across, you're almost like a mom to them!), but like i said, i think it's the absolute best position in the chapter.
something that is extremely helpful in the longrun cutting down on all that time is PLANNING. make sure your past nmc has good plans of alpha ed and everything else that you would need as nmc. these plans HAVE to be turned in to your TME director, so make sure you get a copy!!!!!! it will help so much! make sure you incorporate prides and officers into alpha ed or lunches or dinners, too! that can take a load off as well... give them assignments for things to teach during alpha ed...... well anyways i could go on forever.... if you get the position let me know i have a million things i could forward you for ideas and supplements!!!! GOOD LUCK! I HOPE YOU GET IT, AND DON'T LET ANYONE GET YOU DOWN! YOU ROCK!
pi luvin,
~jenaya