How many people are in your alumnae group?

[Cutie_Hootie]

We just started an alumnae group in our area and we have no more than 30 members at this time. It sounds like you are doing great!! We started with six women who wanted to get together more often and have grown a little since. I think the most important part is that you have people who want to be involved and are interested in what activities you have planned.

good luck!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Depends on the number of alumnae in your area. There are about 3000 in the greater Seattle area but only about 100 in the Anchorage area where I'm working with a young woman.

[REE1993]

We have around 20, but only half of that number go to meetings. However, every member of our chapter does several service events each year, some do several a month.

Our meetings are once a month during the "school year", plus group and individual service events. In addition, after meetings and on our own time, we do projects (make shawls and "comfort" teddy bears for cancer patients. We also collect items for organizations (box tops, yogurt tops, etc.) on an ongoing basis.

What I have realized, as an alum, that Gamma Sig is more part of who we are than what we do.

[jesidz]

We are working with about 250 alumnae in the area. There is another alumnae chapter that is mostly older alumnae and we were approached by our AAD about starting a chapter focused on younger alums who aren't involved anywhere else...

Our first meeting was last night and we now have 26 official members. I think we are going to aim for 75 members!

[Tom Earp]

Just to give an idea, we have an Alumni do a yearly thing called "Pierce Stock".

He and his wife do it at their home.

They do the meat and beer, everyone else brings side dishes and as a Single Dude, I bring different flavor chips.!

All food is nummy and a Brother brings buns for dogs and burgers.

It has been going on for 15 years now and so far with 1 1/2 weeks to go, "only" 86 have signed up. But one must remember, when adding wives, girl friends and Family there is @ 250 people so far.

Between all of the lieing, BSing, there is horseshoes, volley ball, fishing for the kids and Fireworks for later when it gets dark!

Many of the wives were not in a GLO, but many were. The thing to remember is they are all part of our LXA Family and are Friends!

So fun is had by all!

Now for the Local KC Alumni, we have a monthly gathering for socializing and have between 15- 20 show up.

They are the movers and shakers of and for the Chapter.

[SWTXBelle]

Sounds like a great start! We have a Crescent Circle - that's Gamma Phi Beta's smaller alumnae chapter option. We only have one "official" meeting a year at Founder's Day. It's a great option for areas like the one I am in, where there are only about 15 - 20 alumnae in the area, and of course not all of them want to participate. Do other sororities have a smaller alumnae option?

[lstorey]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Sounds like a great start! We have a Crescent Circle - that's Gamma Phi Beta's smaller alumnae chapter option. We only have one "official" meeting a year at Founder's Day. It's a great option for areas like the one I am in, where there are only about 15 - 20 alumnae in the area, and of course not all of them want to participate. Do other sororities have a smaller alumnae option?

I know AXiD doesn't have many requirements....if you want to qualify for an award you have to meet some guidelines (I think it is 4 meetings per year) but not too many.