The e-chapter is working out pretty well! We started having meetings twice a month in the chat room. We're still working out a lot of our bylaws (adapting them to cyber space and all). We initiated a
brand new member (to the entire fraternity!) via a teleconference a couple months ago. He wanted to join the Fraternity, but lives about 3 hourse from the closest alumni chapter. It was kind of odd to hear the ritual stuff being read over the phone, instead of being there. But it was really cool, too!
We tried to use an electronic bank for our chapter funds (so they could transfer from treasurer to treasurer), but that didn't work so well. So, our treasurer just found a local bank that was good for us and we're using them for now!
One of our service projects is to act as an "electronic" advisor to our newest collegiate chapters, who are just getting their feet wet with the Fraternity. They are all invited to sit in our meetings or schedule special meeting times with us.
Overall, it's been a lot of fun. It's kind of slow going getting the legistics taken care of, but it's definately worth it!!
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SilverTurtle@greekchat.com
Phi Beta Fraternity
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