Other GC members from closed chapters?

[TriDeltaSallie]

I've been lurking around here for weeks, really enjoying being back in the world of Greek life! I especially enjoyed the Weird Rush Stories thread! Too funny and brought back many great memories!

I am wondering how many other people on GC are from closed chapters. I am a DDD from Michigan State and our chapter closed about three (?) years after I graduated. Although we were not one of the "top" groups on campus, I had the best sorority experience, was very involved, and it broke my heart when our chapter closed. I was a national volunteer at the time and the had the dubious "privilege" of being in the meeting at Convention with the Executive Board when the decision was made to close the chapter. Not an experience I would ever wish on anyone.

After being so involved during college, it has been very disappointing to have no real alumna involvement. DDD is not big in Michigan like it is in many other states. There is only one other chapter about four hours away and there are no active alumnae groups in this part of Michigan. Because the MSU chapter is closed, there is no house to go back to at Homecoming. etc.

Anyway, sorry to make my first post such a downer, but I was wondering if there are any other GC members who are part of closed chapters and have had/are having similar experiences? I was glad to find GC because there really isn't anyone in my everyday life who can relate to my sadness over this. I think some people on GC have mentioned in passing that their chapter is closed, but I've read so many threads that I can't remember who they were!

Glad to finally be an "official" part of GC!

Sallie