One of the things I have been most intentional about over the past two years is creating opportunities for sisterhood that go beyond attendance at a meeting or participation in a program. Because while those touchpoints are important, they are not enough on their own to build the kind of connection that sustains a chapter.
The Reality of Engagement
Let me be honest. Engagement is one of the most challenging aspects of leading any organization, and a sorority chapter is no exception. Life is full. Schedules are demanding. And sometimes, even when sorors want to be involved, the barriers—whether logistical, emotional, or personal—can feel overwhelming.
That is why engagement cannot be passive. It has to be cultivated. It has to be designed with intention.
What We’ve Built
Over the past term, we have taken meaningful steps to deepen how members connect with the chapter and with one another:
● CMAC 101 was created to support new member onboarding and connection. 100 new and reclaimed sorors participated, strengthening early engagement and integration into chapter life.
● Sisterhood Fellowship Hour was introduced to create consistent, low-pressure opportunities for sorors to connect outside of formal meetings.
● 40 individual office hours were offered to create direct, accessible space for one-on-one conversations. These weren’t just about addressing concerns—they were about listening, learning, and building trust.
● Structured efforts around engagement, reclamation, and retention were supported to ensure that no soror falls through the cracks simply because life got busy.
Why This Work Is Personal
I believe that every soror who walks into a CMAC meeting or event should feel like she belongs there. Not because she checked a box or paid her dues, but because the chapter has made it clear—through action, not just words—that her presence matters.
That is not something that happens by accident. It happens when leadership is intentional about creating the conditions for connection.
What’s Next
In the next term, I want to go deeper. That means:
● Creating more intentional opportunities for connection beyond meetings
● Continuing to strengthen onboarding for new and reclaimed sorors
● Expanding spaces for meaningful dialogue and shared experience
Because sisterhood is not just a word we use. It is a practice. It is something we build, protect, and invest in every single day.
And when sisterhood is strong, everything else—the programs, the partnerships, the impact—becomes stronger too.