Changes within your GLO - Implications and Relations with Actives

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Boodleboy322

There have been a few changes that have taken place in my fraternity over the last 3 years and it seems that Alumni brothers today feel that our Alumni Associations are focusing too much on Collegiate members and not thinking about other Alumni Brothers. I think that both are equally important. Has anyone else ever gone through anything like this? It could be as easy as a small change to your chapter traditions from 10 years ago to what is being done today.

Fraternally,

Boodleboy322

Do you mean you think there isn't enough alumni programming, or

do you mean you think there are too many changes being made to the way things are being run with the collegiate chapters and the alums aren't being consulted about it?

[Boodleboy322]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Do you mean you think there isn't enough alumni programming, or

do you mean you think there are too many changes being made to the way things are being run with the collegiate chapters and the alums aren't being consulted about it?

33girl - There are definately changes that alums don't feel that they're being consulted with.

[33girl]

I know this is a pat answer, but if that's the case, get more involved on a national level. Sometimes there becomes an old boy (or old girl for that matter) network among the higher ups who run things on a national level, not necessarily because it was planned that way, but because no one else stepped up to the plate.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I know this is a pat answer, but if that's the case, get more involved on a national level. Sometimes there becomes an old boy (or old girl for that matter) network among the higher ups who run things on a national level, not necessarily because it was planned that way, but because no one else stepped up to the plate.

It really isn't a pat answer, but it is more true than most think.

Many of our Alums have complained and we are finally being heard.

More emphasis is being placed on Alums as We are the ones who donate $$$$$!

We as Alums get DAMN tired of only hearing from IHQ when it is donaiton time.

We as Alums also spend our money in going to the chapter and working with them through three main committees:

1. House Corp. where needed.

2. Alumni Advisory Board, working with the local chapter.

3. Alumni Association.

But, unless the chapter is not willing to work with us, then it is a lose.

IHQ has finely come to the same conclusion as many of us have been telling them for years!

[Boodleboy322]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I know this is a pat answer, but if that's the case, get more involved on a national level. Sometimes there becomes an old boy (or old girl for that matter) network among the higher ups who run things on a national level, not necessarily because it was planned that way, but because no one else stepped up to the plate.

We've definately stepped to the plate. During a cross-fire of email chains being delivered on our Alum List Serv I began copying other List Servs around the country. We must have had some type of impact. The director of Alumni Affairs himself is flying down from Nationals to attend our Alum meeting and to help clear some air. I'll post back some more info. as it comes.

[Tom Earp]

Nationals can be of help!

But the important part is that the Chapter shows that they are concerned.

When Nationals see this, they are more willing to work with you and the chapter.

I have been working with a member of another Fraternity and he has gotten excited and is working with His Chapter, which in turn has given new hope top His IHQ!

Nationals will be more than happy to work with those who want to work with them!


Please keep us updated on the goings on!

[Boodleboy322]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Nationals can be of help!
Please keep us updated on the goings on!

Our Director of Alumni Affairs at Nationals is flying down in November to attend and talk with our Alumni Association. This is great news!!! !

[Tom Earp]

Hey, that is great. Have a true meeting of the Minds, Alums and Actives.

Explain the problems and see what HQ person says and suggests.

Remember, there are 3 parts of a Chapter:

1. Actives.
2. Alums.
3. Hq.

It helps if all work together for one goal.


The very best of Luck to You and your Chapter!!!!!