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Old 02-23-2011, 10:54 AM
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I belong to small local sorority and even though our numbers aren't that large compared to other greeks we have plenty of alumni but over the past few years we've be losing touch with them and it's getting harder and harder for us to convince them to come out to events. Recently we were talking to a few other locals in the region and they mentioned having an alumni association. We thought that would be a great idea to keep the alumni active and help take some event planning off our shoulders. Were not exactly sure how to go about starting this and were looking for advice.
Have you searched on the Internet (as well as this forum) for information?

As other posters have stated, you are seriously misinformed about the function of alumnae associations. I am an advisor for a college chapter and my position is to advise, not to tell the actives what to do. It is their chapter and their responsibility to plan and execute events successfully. I wouldn't dream of planning their events. It's not my chapter, it's theirs!

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Well there is an organization on my campus where the alumni throw a big BBQ family type thing every year, that the actives take no part in planning. Obviously the actives plan on-campus events and anniversaries but since our alumni do NOTHING as it is and only complain about how they have families now that maybe they should plan a big family get together.
Oh, I get it now.

Something about your remarks is directing me to get some popcorn and a soda and find a comfy seat.
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Old 02-23-2011, 01:15 PM
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Something about your remarks is directing me to get some popcorn and a soda and find a comfy seat.
That was my instinct from the start too, but couldn't help myself with 3 hours & no response.

Take a seat. We can pick who gets the chair without popcorn.

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