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I don't think what you are feeling is unnatural-and believe me, you are not alone. Besides the fact that you are getting up there in years (*said with sarcasm from a 30something alum), it is normal to get discouraged when you feel micro-managed.
I wish I had some great advice for you...can you do a round-table sort of discussion with your sisters to get your feelings out into the open? I bet there are others who feel the same way, and if you bring it up in a way that is meant to help the chapter move in the right direction, rather than to criticize, it could be a really good thing for everyone. Its tough to do that though without people feeling personally attacked....
Although my burn-out didn't start until the end of my Senior year, I know there were many who lost interest sooner. I would venture to guess from your comments, that the reason you feel the way you do is not because you are losing interest, but because you care too much. That isn't a bad thing!
All I can say, is try not to sweat the small stuff...look for the positive things, and if nothing else-talk to someone on the e-board who you trust & tell them your concerns. I know when I was President of my chapter, I would much rather that my sisters came to me directly with suggestions or concerns than to talk stew about it, or talk about it amongst themselves.... Don't whine (not that I'm suggesting you would)...be professional & sympathetic & your comments will be more easily accepted (the officers have a hard job & don't like to be told they are screwing up--even if they are). Bottom line-the only way to solve a problem is to try to help come up with the solution...and you've taken the first steps to doing that by bringing it up here.
Don't lose interest. It sounds like you have some valid concerns that need to be addressed for the good of your sisterhood. Good luck to you!
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