I was a founding father of a brand new colony. I might want to add that effectively, you've got to answer for a lot of stereotypes. If your chapter was deactivated because somebody got hurt 5 years ago while mixing grain alcohol with Viagra, you might have a reputation to live down. Depends on how stupid the reason for deactivation is mainly. But sometimes the reason is minor (ie lack of interest) and you get a perfect chance to make a name for yourself in a positive manner.
Of course it also presents some wonderful opportunities. I've met people all across Canada that I share a terrific bond with, and I was even working in a city 600km away when I ran into a brother from my chapter.
HQ should probably give you lots of help to recolonize. After all, all fraternties are businesses first and organizations second and they want to see 100 dues paying members living in a house previously filled with unremarkable students.
Thomas
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