History Books

ilddd3 · #1 03-23-2006, 07:58 AM

I was browsing around BarnesandNoble.com and found several books that are histories of Tri Delta in the used or out of print section. Needless to say, I ordered 2. One is from 1888 to 1907, is a 1st edition and was published in Galesburg, IL where I went to school. The 2nd was the centennial history (1888-1988). So I got them yesterday and fell asleep reading them. I was very inspired by them. As an alumni of my chapter, I received a leeter right before Christmas, that the chapter was struggling. I was wondering if some of you who are still in college could let me know if you think that you would be offended if you received a letter from an alum who is trying to motivate you with some of the quotes from this book. I do not personally know any of the girls currently in chapter. My college is very small, when I was there, quota was like 45 tops. Campus swings from pro-greek to anti-greek very quickly (like year to year while I was there) and I think that this is part of the reason that recruitment is difficult.

So other than the pure enjoyment I got from reading the books, I was hoping I could help my chapter. It was such a big part of my college experience.

Thanks

AXiDTrish · #2 04-11-2006, 05:21 PM

Sorry for Crashing....

Galesburg, IL, huh? Would that be Knox College?? The chapter I advised, though not Tri-Delt, is extremely small and I know they look for inspirational quotes, stories, sayings, etc all the time as motivators....especially some that are specific to the challenges they are facing at that time. I would say YES! Send an inspirational letter to your chapter with the quotes. It's always uplifting to know alumnae still care! Sooo send away!!!

ilddd3 · #3 04-11-2006, 08:13 PM

Thanks for replying. Yep, I went to Knox. It was the best college experience that I could have had and Tri Delta was a big part of that.

IHeartDDD · #4 08-24-2006, 07:10 PM

You know what, I wouldn't hesitate to do that. My chapter went through some tough times and I know letters from alums really helped us out. Plus I know that the VP of CD would always love to hear things of that nature.