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The issue of numbers seems to come up a lot around this place, I don't really get it either, but for the thread, it is good to remember that while it is everyone's job to have a strong sisterhood, it is the recruitment chair's job to push for a good new class. Creating a strong sisterhood takes time, and tons of committment from everyone in the chapter. My chapter has worked on the quality of our sisterhood and it is starting to be seen, but it doesn't happen overnight. We looked at how our WHOLE chapter worked, from our philanthropy, sisterhood to bids; making sure we understand who we are. We are young and have a lot to develop.
I think it is a pitfall to blame national or NPC for a chapter needing numbers. We have AST chapters that have had incredibly low numbers and instead of yanking charters, they've sent people to help. A chapter close to mine lost half of their 22 women to graduation, making them tiny. Instead of whinning, they invited the chapter's near them to come and help out during pref/rush. It was a great experience for both us/them/ and the rushees who saw the sisterhood first hand.
I guess don't blame, different chapters do better at different sizes there are no two identical chapters anywhere. (I don't believe it anyhow) and saying we should be we should be is wasting time. Enjoy your collegiate years and have fun. Make it your experience, get to know the new girls, branch out. But don't blame, it doesn't belong anywhere but yourself. (In most cases)
Tau Love and Good Luck
Lil E
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