Establishing a new alumnae
chapter can be a truly exciting and rewarding
process. Just because there isn’t an alumnae
chapter in your area doesn’t mean there aren’t
plenty of Alpha Phis to connect with close by. The
alumnae department is here to assist you and support
your new alumnae chapter. Contact us today to find
out more about connecting with your sisters and
colonizing a brand new alumnae chapter!
How can I start a chapter?
1)
Contact the alumnae department to examine the
possibility of starting a chapter in your area.
We’ll provide you with a list of alumnae in your
area, a complete start-up packet, and put you in
touch with your regional Alumnae Membership
Coordinator, who can assist you in getting a new
chapter off the ground.
2)
Send out an e-mail to find out if other
alumnae are interesting in forming a chapter. Enlist
several local members to assist you in getting
things started.
3)
Plan a kick-off event. Pick a centrally
located place that is big enough to fit everyone but
casual so everyone will be comfortable.
4)
Send out a postal communication announcing
your first official meeting at least month in
advance.
5)
At the event, decide on a handful of upcoming
events and work towards signing your petition and
developing bylaws so you can receive your charter.
Alumnae Chapter
Alumnae chapters provide an
instant network of friendship and support, no matter
where life takes you. They foster social relations
and provide a personal support structure for
friendship, social activities, networking and
personal development. Members are connected by a
geographical region, regardless of their collegiate
chapter affiliation.
Traditional alumnae chapters
connect women of all ages where Ivy Connection
chapters connect members who are generally between
the ages of 21 and 31.
Ivy Connection Chapters
An ivy connection is designed
to offer a bridge from the collegiate experience
into alumnae life. The ivy connection provides a
mechanism for young alumnae to meet socially and
offers opportunities for personal and professional
networking. It is targeted towards Alpha Phis who
have been out of college 10 years or less. The goal
of an ivy connection is to promote programming that
will cater to this age group. Ivy connection
activities and schedules are very flexible,
depending on each group's needs, thus making this
type of organization a very appealing opportunity
for younger alumnae!
E-mail Paige Stallings at
pstallings@alphaphi.org to get started on your
new alumnae chapter or ivy connection.
