Question for Greeks that are not in the Divine 9

[shinerbock]

My version of post-grad involvement will probably involve using the fraternity house for parking on game weekends, fall tailgating, writing checks, and getting undergrads out of trouble.

[macallan25]

^^agreed.

[AOII_LB93]

Speaking from what I have experienced, it depends entirely on the person, not the conference (NPC/NIC/NPHC). I've got co-workers who have said "I was a (insert letters here) from the NPHC. It's not just NPC/NIC people who say it in the past tense. I also have co-workers who have said "Oh that was back in college, I don't do that anymore."
It's a personal preference one way or the other. Every organization has members who are "financial", members who give time, those who look at it as a college experience only, or those who give $$ and time. Sure we could all make generalizations based upon the type of organization it is, but we all have international/national officers and alum advisers, so obviously some people live the lifetime commitment.

ETA: You can't force alums to be active, and we all know of some who it would be better if maybe they had other things going on in their lives as well.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

And when I hear a D9er say it in the past tense, my perp antenna goes up. LOL

LOL...exactly!

It's usually followed with "uh...it's been soooo long ago...uh...I can't remember the chapter designation or what year I pledged...you know my old mind forgets things."

I had someone who pledged the same year as I did say that to me once. I also had someone who pledged in the 60's say that to me. That sucks because I know Greeks from the 40's and 50's who haven't skipped a beat and can tell you whatever you want to know.