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It's a 2 way street - sisters need to be welcoming, and keep the alums updated in a deeper way. If they are having problems with membership or anything else the FIRST place they should go is the alumnae - not nationals, not the school. Go to the sisters who have been there. They might have a better perspective now that they've been away for a while.
Alums need to make an effort to keep involved. I went back and visited regularly and kept up with the younger sisters. I am proud that I can call them friends and not just sisters that came after me. Everyone needs a little break when you graduate, especially if you've been involved for 4 years. But make an effort to go to that first homecoming, remember no one is going to ask you to make decorations for rush. Nothing pisses me off more than an alum who has cut ties with everyone and then shows back up at the house expecting everyone to kiss her ass. You get what you give.
If your chapter has been out of touch with alums for a long time, try reaching out through email and letters. You have nothing to lose.
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It is all 33girl's fault. ~DrPhil
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