How do collegiate members REALLY feel about alumni?

[dzsaigirl]

A lot of you know that I have recently relocated. In relocating, I was eager to get involved with an alumnae chapter. Since there seems to be no alumnae chapter here, I am trying to at least locate area alumnae. To do this, I contacted the alum chair of the local collegiate chapter expressing my interest in being put in touch with other alums, possibly helping out the collegiate chapter, etc.

Well, to put it frankly, they don't seem that interested. They basically said (via email) that they didn't need any help, thanks anyway...and then didn't put me in touch with any alums...


Okay...now I would think that any free help offered would be welcome. I know that in my chapter, we loved it when alums helped out, brought us goodies, critiqued us for rush, donated time and effort, etc. So is this desire for alumnae a regional thing, or perhaps a chapter to chapter thing? I just graduated, so it's not like I am some old lady trying to come in and spoil the fun (no offense to older alums!).

Some of my sisters have said that they think it is because it is the summer and so they are "out of pocket" right now. That might make sense...my chapter kept going through the summer pretty much since almost everyone was local and could get together all the time.

Anyway, maybe this doesn't make sense...am I rambling yet? I am just looking for some insight on this. Alums, how do you feel you are perceived by the collegians and collegians, how do you view your alums?