New alum chapter / dues

[WesternAlumn]

Originally Posted by 33girl

That's ballsy of them. Did you go to any meetings with the local group at all?

Did you have a one time collegiate fee that is called alum dues? (My GLO does, I thought maybe that might be it) If so, did you pay it?

Are these coming from the local alum chapter, or from the Int'l office?

Yes, I was a member of the local chapter of my GLO. I was an advisor of the local chapter as well. I have yet to attend anything for the local alum chapter.

As an alum, I paid alum dues to my International.

These emails are coming from the local alum chapter, not from International.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by WesternAlumn

Yes, I was a member of the local chapter of my GLO. I was an advisor of the local chapter as well. I have yet to attend anything for the local alum chapter.

As an alum, I paid alum dues to my International.

These emails are coming from the local alum chapter, not from International.

That's all I need to know. Send them this email:

"Dear BallsyLocalAlumChapter:

I am unable to be an active member of the local alumnae chapter at this time. (Throw in stuff about work or family commitments if it has a soupcon of truth in it) If my circumstances change and I can participate fully, I will contact you. Until then, please remove my name from your mailing lists. Good luck with the new chapter!

Yours in ABC,
WesternAlumn"

When I started an alum chapter, I did send notifications to local people, but NOT a request for dues right off the bat. I'm hoping these girls are just young and overly gung ho rather than assuming things they shouldn't.

[navane]

Originally Posted by 33girl

When I started an alum chapter, I did send notifications to local people, but NOT a request for dues right off the bat. I'm hoping these girls are just young and overly gung ho rather than assuming things they shouldn't.

I'm with you on this one. As the president of my alumnae chapter, I don't wrangle new members into paying right away...nevermind asking people who don't even attend at all!

.....Kelly