How many people are in your alumnae group?

jesidz · #1 06-23-2007, 10:23 AM

Hello,

I am in the process of starting a new alumnae chapter and I am wanting to gage the average size that we should aim for.

Also, any suggestions on what would attract you to an alumnae group would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jesidz

lauralaylin · #2 06-23-2007, 10:46 AM

I think you should aim for as many alums as possible. Why aim for 50 if you could get 100 alums interested and involved?

I like alum chapters that have women around the same age as myself first and foremost. From there, it's nice to see events that look fun as well as some collegiate support.

jesidz · #3 06-23-2007, 11:29 AM

We are of course aiming for as many alumnae as possible, but I am looking for an average size to compare to. We already have around 30 women who are helping to get it started so we are off to a good start but I want a goal.

PhenomenalZTA · #4 06-23-2007, 12:05 PM

I am a member of a brand new Alum club for my area. We have about ten fabulous ladies. It's not quantity of members, but quality!!

33girl · #5 06-23-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jesidz

Hello,

I am in the process of starting a new alumnae chapter and I am wanting to gage the average size that we should aim for.

Also, any suggestions on what would attract you to an alumnae group would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jesidz

As far as the absolute MINIMUM size to charter a new alum chapter - either 10 or triple the amount of officers required, whichever is higher. Before you have that number as a firm commitment, don't even think about sending in your paperwork to charter. Some groups set the "minimum" number way too low and then everyone is stuck with an office, when all they wanted was to get re-involved as an alum SLOWLY. They end up quitting in frustration and the alum chapter has achieved the opposite of what it set out to do.

I would look for a mixed group of women - that is, women from all different collegiate chapters. I would also look for a group that's doing a variiety of things. If their "chapter meetings" consist of getting together and trying to hock Arbonne or something on a regular basis, I wouldn't want to get involved.

Tom Earp · #6 06-23-2007, 04:07 PM

While the sky is the limit of course, you need between 15-20. Officer Ships (3-4) of course and those that can attend on different occasions.

It can grow of course from there and the more fun the better it will be attended and the more you can get done.

Admire you for doing a huge task, but like in College, it is also rewarding when it proves out!

jesidz · #7 06-24-2007, 11:39 AM

Delta Zeta does not have a minimum number required. Right now we are between 30-35 with our first big meeting so we are hoping for a great turnout!

SoCalGirl · #8 06-24-2007, 03:18 PM

It sounds like 30-35 is fantastic. I don't really think there's an average size for an alumnae chapter. What matters more is 1) people pay their dues and 2) they're actually active in the group.

Good Luck!

Janerz222 · #9 06-24-2007, 05:16 PM

I would say that the goal size would depend greatly on how many DZ alumnae are in your area (that is, what your total audience is). . .

good luck, and thanks for your efforts on behalf of alumnae.

lstorey · #10 07-18-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jesidz

Hello,

I am in the process of starting a new alumnae chapter and I am wanting to gage the average size that we should aim for.

Also, any suggestions on what would attract you to an alumnae group would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jesidz

I think we have 15-20 members which is sad for a town the size of Ft Worth & Arlington! however getting anyone to participate is like pulling teeth. It seems like sisterhood isn't a priority to anyone.

that said, if you can get a core of 10 members started and expand from there I think that is a great starting point. It will take the efforts of everyone to recruit sisters to be active members in the alumnae association...it is a lot like recruitment in college!

It doesn't take much to attract me since I would be there and involved, but a variety of events and possibly even focus groups (smaller groups that meet that are a part of the larger group - like a scrapbooking group or a mommy & me group)

ETA - it looks like you had a great start...I posted before reading all of the other posts!