I'm posting my response from one of the other Boards about Advisors...
Speaking from experience of being involved with multiple collegiate and alumnae chapters, I don't honestly know about the AGD rule of having to vote on collegiate advisors.
One of the largest problems for these multiple chapters has been the problem of being able to find ANYONE to be an advisor for various reasons.
In some cases, 2-3 alumnae shoulder the responsibility of being both alumnae and collegiate advisors.
True, some chapters have "lost touch" with many of the initiated sisters..some sisters give the reason of "if SHE'S involved, I'M NOT!","I have a family life now "((what about your AGD (fill in blank) family and so on..
The responsibility goes both ways. When you were intiated as an Alpha Gamma Delta (or whatever organization), you vowed to support the org. for life. If they can't find you, FIND THEM!
I agree with the other posters, make the alumnae (officer or not) feel welcome and not as an object-to-stare-at! How would you like feel when you have graduated and come back to visit?
Call/write notes to the advisors..and not just when you want something...(which I constantly have heard over the years, different chapters, different states). They took the same vows you did!
As the new school year starts around the nation, my wish is that all collegiates and alumnae review and renew their committment to their organization..because if it doesn't happen, there might not be a Greek chapter of your organization at your alma mater any more.
**If you are having problems with your Chapter Advisor, are there others in the chapter that feel the same way?
Can you talk with another local Advisor or get in touch with your PDA?
Best of luck!
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