My chapter has been around since 1923, so there are loads of alums out there. However, when I was active I only saw about 5 of them regularly. Some of the more recent ones would come around on occasion, but I didn't really see all that many alumnae. Now that I'm alum, I know that a lot goes on behind the scenes...just because the chapter doesn't see them doesn't mean they're not working hard to help out. The snacks that always magically appeared in the snack room at the sorority house around finals time came from alums who donated them, and every year during Rush the house was filled with beautiful flowers sent by alums. I wish I was more active as an alum, but alas, I'm about an hour from my chapter and it's hard to stay in the loop. Maybe once I move back (probably next month) it'll change.
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