We always had moms/alumnae helping between parties. It was really nice to be able to take a breath for a few minutes rather than scramble to clean everything and get ready for the next party! It was usually alumnae, though, and their involvement was strictly behind the scenes, and they certainly weren't around for voting or anything ritual.
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