What is an alumnae association or alumnae chapter?

When women are initiated into sororities, they become lifetime members. The benefits of sorority affiliation continue well past college days, as alumnae provide the same support and friendships that collegiate members enjoy. Alumnae associations are chapters or recognized groups of alumnae that form geographically, rather than at campuses. Alumnae associations of almost all NPC groups exist in the Atlanta area. These alumnae groups make up the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association.

What do alumnae associations do?

Alumnae groups serve different functions, depending on the objectives of each organization. Many alumnae chapters gather socially on a regular basis, support local charities, work with local chapters, and participate in their respective national organizations. Alumnae associations often function as an initial source of contact for alumnae new to the area, and can help alumnae members establish beneficial relationships.

As participants in the AAPA, members of alumnae associations help promote Greek life, support the AAPA scholarships, and educate high school women and their parents about campus Greek activities. The programs offered by AAPA to Greek women in Atlanta encourage progress of each alumnae association, and each alumna. Women from member groups, working together toward common goals, unite their alumnae associations as a cohesive unit in support of alumnae membership.