Hmm...
this is indeed a good ? and deserves much thought... if (I) had a line brother that became inactive, what would I do to make them "RECLAIM that eagerness, drive, determination, and spirit he or she had while on pursuit for that dream? If, in fact it was a "dream".... "
I think I would try something different than what has been said before... I would try some of the things that have been said before.
First, I would find out WHY they became inactive. Do they still have the love for the brotherhood? What is the financial situation? Is there something "personal" going on in there life that they need "a little" time away to sort those things out? Of did they get lazy on me? I will deal with these specific issues because those are the ones I can give the best issues for at this time.
Okay, starting with the last.. "did they get lazy on me?" If the answer is yes then I would have to kick his .... No, I would bring them along to any functions that the chapter was having or to a service project that either the chapter is doing or something he would like. Their is cure for lazyiness (like a kick in the...). Either way, if it is lazyiness, I would take the initiative to make hime active. If it is not lazyiness and he is incapable, then I would have to find a for him to do events and feel like he can be active.
If it is a personal problem to the extent that he needed to see a psych or get other professional help; then I would have to give him his space to get better. After all, I would want all the brothers to be healthy. If not, I would help where I could. Then, I would slowly bring him in the swing of things, if he hasn't done so already.
If it is financial, I would have to get a "we need this brotha!" fund started or something like that.
Lastly, does he have love for the brotherhood... that is a tough one. If yes, then it is simple... if not, I would have to do what Little32 said and jog the memory. If it is because of bitterness then that would depend on the situation, cause if he hollers enough to wear the love turns to hate... I would have to let him go.
I don't like the last answer as much as the other three, but that is what I would try to do.
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