A Fantastic, Spirited Idea Moving Nt Forward

[CMJ]

They've only given the occasional hand to me in LA too. Usually it's just when someone from NT is in town for something else.

[GreenAlums]

I agree with what you all are saying, but it appears that the Exes have just told ArkansasEagle, "Sorry, but you are on your own on this one." They should at least offer some sort of support, pointers, etc... What he's wanting to do is a direct benefit to them.

I don't want to speak for ArkansasEagle but, I believe that when the Exes Alum organization recently heard the concerns a helping hand went out. I certainly hope that's the way ArkansasEagle sees it. The structure of chapter support changed recently and I know it will be a benefit to the all up-start chapters. There are some exciting things planned that I hope we can all enjoy!

Glory to the Green!

[KRAM1]

This is the sort of thing Derrick Morgan is working to "fix". LA and Ark.....give Derrick a call directly...and Rob McKinney too...Rob is in charge of chapter development and is a real good guy...works hrad and is more than willing to help. Look, let's me honest here a bit too...with the state of the Exes Assoc. being what it has been in the recent past, there is a TON of work to do to get it to the point it needs to be. The first move has been made in getting a new director (Derrick) and some actual full-time staff. Tough to do much with no director, one full time staff member and a couple of part-time student employees. So, first things first...the Dallas-Ft. Worth area needs major attention as that is the area that "holds" the majority of our Exes in large concentrated amounts. So, the effort HAS to be there in a big way. That being said, other areas of the State (Houston, San Antonio, Austin, etc., etc.) also need attention...as do "out of state" locations such as Ark. and LA. But, fact is, resources are tight, so the further away one is, and the fewer the concentartion of Exes, the tougher to "fund" things. That being said, I would definitely give Rob and derrick a call and see what CAN be done to genertate some out of state MEAN GREEN NATION building. I would be willing to bet they would be happy to help spread the word via email, notices on the Exes site, etc,., etc. about events that you would like to set up as UNT Exes. As I mentioned earlier, do not look for a lot of "volunteers" from you fellow Exes when it comes to the "heavy lifting", but you can do quite a bit without too much of a challenge if you find local folks willing to give you space, etc. Check your local "hangouts" for possible Happy Hour pricing for drinks and some freebie food and set up a Mixer to get things going in your area...or set up a picnic for UNT Exes families, go to a ballgame, etc., etc.

Run it up the flagpole...you may be surprised at the positive results. I for one appreciate the support you give UNT and the Exes...you can have a great time BUILDING a local Exes group...hey, you can always have a get-to-gether at your home to jump start it off....GO FOR IT!

[CMJ]

I know it's rough Kram1. Originally the Los Angeles group tried to get rolling acouple of years ago. We had a few meetups where about 10-15 people came and then it basically died. The guy who tried to jumpstart the group had connections in the Exes office(I believe he had worked for one of the women who worked there when he was a student). But he moved back to DFW about 6 months later and it sorta died.

Then when Dr. Bataille made her LA trip a group of 8-10 people met beforehand to try and start something up. Somehow I got picked to try and lead everything. The following night when Bataille was in town I got several new names and info and people appeared excited. In the following....15(?) months I've tried to get some events together(dinners and what not) but I really only got a good turnout one time....

When 2 College of Music Representatives were out here and they were giving away free CD's.

I haven't given up by any stretch, but the motivation to carry on drains a bit every time I try to put something together and I only get 2 or 3 people there.