Alum chapter stream of conciousness sorta vent

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

First, I'd stop calling them meetings. Our Exec board handles the business and the chapter does the fun things. I just gave up the Presidency of a brand new alumnae chapter after two terms (we're 4 years old) and we never got together for business meetings. No one would show up if we tried.

But, I would also advise you to ask the members what they want to do. Our AC has found that happy hours are VERY popular. We are having a "meet-n-greet" tomorrow at a local bar where we were able to get a room and there's no room charge we just have to spend a minimum amount. We are expecting 18-25 women which is our largest turnout for a non-Founders Day event.

I have a lot of other suggestions if you would like them. Feel free to PM me with your email address and I can give you lots of other ideas. A new chapter trying to get active is not too much different from a inactive one trying to become more active.

I know Gamma Phi has Int'l Officers who deal with new chapters and struggling ones, do you have something like that? Ours was very helpful when we were forming. I also found that other chapters can offer the best support and advice.