Being in a colony has many similarities to an established chapter. So yes, you will be able to host service projects, participate in homecoming, and have exchanges/mixers with fraternities. What will be different is that the entire colony will be going through NM education together. The colony also will have the added responsibility of creating bylaws and chapter traditions.
Colonies are not left to their own devices. A Resident Consultant, who is a national representative and each sorority has a different name for it, lives with the colony for a year or two. This is in addition to the local alumnae who will serve on the colony’s advisory board. Once the colony is chartered, it will be placed in network like the other chapters and be monitored accordingly by the national organization.
There are very few people, in general, who can claim to be a founding mother. It is a great and worthwhile experience. Give it a shot
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