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I was thinking about this. A formal dance might be a hard sell to alumnae. It involves more commitment - admission(?), a dress, a date, an entire evening, a babysitter, etc.
I love the idea of getting collegiates and alums together - my AXiD alumnae chapter is having a brunch with the local collegiate chapter - but I think that a more casual event during the day may work better.
Some ideas -
- brunch - collegiates cook for the alums
- lunch/picnic following a service event (a walk, garbage cleanup, anything where you would have a chance to talk while "working")
- bowling
- afternoon at Chucky Cheese or Dave and Buster's -type place (might be a little more $$)
- schedule a "cocktail hour" (no alcohol) and have hors' d'vours at a restaurant the weekend of homecoming (alums may already be attending that). Contact the manager of the restaurant and ask for a deal based on a group of "X", set the menu and have a buffet-style. Many places have small rooms for this and you can get a decent set up for $10-15 a person. I don't think that it's too steep to ask anyone to contribute.
Whatever you do, make it as less costly (money, time, effort) as possible for the alums, and give as much advance notice as you can. Best of luck!
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