The only thing I would have done differently while an under grad and active of AKL is reached out to those who graduated. Now, here's the interesting part. Since I am a founder of our chapter, those people were not going to be our Alumni, but Alumni of other chapters who were in the area of Springfield. We did try a few times to reach out to those on a list provided to us by our National Fraternity, but we gave it an attempt or two, with a bland letter then let it go.
As we approach Alumni weekend 2010 I want to start to pay back to our actives. Give the young guys something that many of us never had the opportunity to experience. What's great about these weekends is that there is as much take as there is give. What I take from these weekends is an opportunity to rehash some great stories from my youth. Some great memories with some great friends. I am also able to take with me the energy and exuberance of those who have not let their 9-5 beat them down yet. There is so much promise, so much joy, so little responsibility.
What I hope to give is some promise to the guys. Promise that the friends they have made while at MSU (still odd, it will always be SMSU to me) will be with them for years to come. Promise that the memories don't end at graduation. Promise that a "regular guy" like them was able to make it and be successful in a career of my choosing through good times and bad. Promise that the network they have built in college will continue to grow and prosper.
While my trip to Springfield will be brief (one night), I cannot wait to be there and share some stories with these young guys. I get the opportunity to be that "old guy" who came back to relive and pass along. Old Wise Man I may not be, but I will impart as much wisdom as I can...and take with me some much needed boost of energy.
Make me proud, brothers! Alethia Kai Logos
