Alums behaving badly!

[FSUZeta]

we have a policy that alumnae must be at least 5 years out of college to work with a collegiate chapter as an advisor. it seems to help.

if your chapter is having problems with a particular alumna, speak to another alumna(preferably an advisor) about it. she might be able to come up with the perfect job for the meddler, that will help her to feel involved, but will limit her contact with the chapter.

[JenMarie]

Originally posted by Little E
Are they still in college or are they graduated and alumnae?

Our membership requirements are shorter than most. Ladies are allowed to go alum after 3 years... so most are still on campus. We tried making it four years, but it was changed back for some reason. (I didn't get involved in that debate.)

But I think sitting them down and chatting with them about their behavior would be the best thing. Granted they aren't "in the chapter" anymore, I would still hope they would respect our bylaws.

[Tom Earp]

Alums basically are Members and are Guests when they return for Events.

The Exceptions if there is such a thing are:

Members of The House Corporation, Alumni Advisory Board, and The Advisor who We try to get from The Facualty, and Alumi Association.

The Members of these above listed usually are more responsable Alums.

If there is a Problem with Alums, handle it then and there.

Tell them they are welcome, but they no longer run the Organization on a daily level.

A New Alum is never a good Idea as an Advisor as they are to close to the Chapter and feel like they want to still be one of the Good Old Boys/Girls!

[NutBrnHair]

Do any NPC groups have a policy where an alumna's membership can be revoked?

[adpiucf]

I know we do, but it's like as with a collegian, you have to really do something horrid to get more than a slap on the wrists.

[kathykd2005]

I don't believe Kappa Delta has any such stipulation for alums, nor do we terminate membership for undergraduate members, as far as I know. If a sister chooses to leave, that is another situation entirely--otherwise, National HQ tries to work with sisters as much as possible.

[carnation]

I know some do because several years ago, an alum of another sorority sent me this hilarious story that some alum had published about her chapter in a magazine. On the last page was a copy of a certificate that her sorority sent her, officially rescinding her membership. Gorgeous certificate.

[kddani]

Originally Posted by kathykd2005

I don't believe Kappa Delta has any such stipulation for alums, nor do we terminate membership for undergraduate members, as far as I know. If a sister chooses to leave, that is another situation entirely--otherwise, National HQ tries to work with sisters as much as possible.

Lol, there are certainly reasons for termination of undergraduate membership, including grades, money and other things that you can read about in your Norman Shield or COHB.

I'm not sure so much of procedures for alumnae.

[AXO Alum]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Do any NPC groups have a policy where an alumna's membership can be revoked?

Oh - there is a mod that is well versed in NPC procedure... ask him - he's telling everyone else, so why not you too. It doesn't matter that he isn't a member of the organization - he apparently knows all kinds of good dirt about people...

[Elephant Walk]

Our alumns get wild and drunk at the alumn dinners and mess with the other houses. They are pretty amazing.

[aphidarlin]

Like so many other areas, I feel the best way to combat the alum. issue is through education and boundary setting. In many cases, especially with recent alum., there is confusion about their new role within the organization. There hasn't been a proper transition to life in the alum. world. The frame of reference for many is, when you're in recruitment, social situation, (fill in the blank)...you act as you did as a collegiate, or worse, because of the lack of accountability.

I've heard of alum. coming back to chapter meetings, and mixers, etc... As a young alum. and member of an advisery board, I want to be sympathetic, because I know that the transition from college life is often traumatic, but I feel that establishing some alum. involvement policies at the collegiate level, would help alum. know what is expected of them. Our Panhellenic does this with Recruitment Rules regarding the participation of alum. I think clear correspondence from the collegiate chapter is also essential in keeping alum involved and aware of the events in which they're invited to participate. Creating and distributing calendars in advance is also important. Many times collegiates just don't realize that alum need time to prepare and plan.

Basically, alum want what every member wants...to feel valued and appreciated in their membership. If they are not showing that, it is the responsibility of another alum or authority to confront the situation...

Just my opinions and thoughts...hope it helps

[Tom Earp]

It can and will depend on the Alum and how they react to any situation.

It can be detrimental at that level.

Alums should be there for advice, not run the Chapter.