Congratulations!
All of what your on-line sisters said is valid and comes from the heart.
A few words of sisterly loving wisdom from and 'older' A-Phi alum who's been a CP, social chair, an adviser, alum President and is a regional team member...
Delegate to all your board members the tasks that need to be done to make the chapter strong. When individual women come to you with what ever situation they have encountered, reassure them you are there to help and then direct their specific concerns and needs to the appropriate VP...
When you go to your regional conference, take advantage of all the breakout sessions for your specific position, talk with other new/current CP's in your area and establish a good communicating relationship with your Chapter Advisor. She is there for you no matter what and even if you don't always see eye to eye, establish a mutual trust and know the chapters' best interest is at heart. Share not only the ridiculously maddening times, but the delightfully good ones as well.
Also know when to take time for yourself as a woman and to let go a bit of being an Alpha Phi. You will have a tremendous amount of responsibility this is in addition to the rewards that accompany being CP. Keep a level head at all times - rejoice and 'cry' when appropriate and in an appropriate manner...Learn to pick you battles.
If you are unsure of ANYTHING whatsoever, it is ok to say "I'm not sure...give me some time to figure it out..." and refer to your advisors as well as the manuals available to you at your chapter.
Oh, I could go on, but I think I have said enough...I was CP when my chapter was a colony and I wish I had the knowledge then that I do now...then again don't we all!!!
All the best.
AOE Maharet aka J.
A-Phi Chapter president
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