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They may not have their charter any longer, but if the ladies of the "de-chartered" chapter still have their individual memberships in Chi Omega, I hope they will take their experiences and use it for the greater good of the organization after they've had time to reflect and gain perspective. I hope the women continue to participate on a larger scale, and contribute to the Fraternity in some way in the future, whether it be volunteering as a National Officer, serving as a Chapter Advisor, or making financial contributions to the Fraternity's foundation.....
I know that I would personally be devastated if my chapter lost their charter, and it almost happened a few times. It's almost like losing your parent or your identity. I belong to an alum chapter where most of the ladies' chapters are no more and they are very angry still, and some of them lost the charters in the 1950's! For them, it was a wound that never healed and they are still bitter in many detrimental ways. I try to continuously encourage them to see the bigger picture (I point out to them that they MUST still love and care for our Sorority and our Sisters if they are members of the alumnae chapter), but it's a challenge...
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