"The Members' Only Website has entirely changed the way our chapter communicates. Not only has it increased efficiency and organization for our chapters' leaders, but all chapter members are now better informed, more involved, and generally happier. The constant access to information on events and positive points, as well as the forum, has increased participation and sisterhood within our chapter more than I imagined possible in such a short period of time. As a chapter without a house, the Members' Only Website has become crucial to our chapter's communication in only a few months."

Melissa Adams
Iota Nu Chapter President
University of California - San Diego

"The "Member's Only" website has brought the level of communication in our chapter to a whole new level.  It is a constant source of information for active members, as well as those studying abroad.  As a chapter that doesn't have a house we are now able to announce changes in our schedule daily, instead of weekly or biweekly.  It has become a vital part of our chapter and we are so thankful!"

Meghan Ward-Bopp
Gamma Mu Chapter President
Ball State University

"The member's only website has really been doing great things for our chapter... we have only had it for about 3 months now & already I can tell a difference.  One obvious of course, is that it has helped cut down the cost of making copies of things.  One thing we really like about it is that members can monitor their own points and fines instead of having to continually ask.  The "excuse me" forms have really been a blessing too! We all also love the forum... it's so convenient to post messages on there and ask questions.  I like the fact that we can add in things like smartie pants awards and fun bonus points.  Also, no one can ever complain about not getting any information or not having a sister's phone #, it is all right there!!!

As more and more sisters  get the hang out this site I think it will become even more of a benefit to the chapter... I am soooo glad that there is someone out there who understands the stress and confusion of trying to run a chapter and who is willing to help make life just a little simpler! Thanks so much!"

Brooke Holland
Zeta Xi Chapter President
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"The website has been great for our chapter! It has increased communication within the chapter and the level of awareness concerning chapter events. The website makes the process of attendance, points and dues much easier. It took a little bit for us to adjust to the new system, but our members definitely enjoy the new system!"

Rachel Grimmer
Gamma Zeta Chapter President
Kansas State University

"The "Members Only" website has made a tremendous impact with the communication and responsibility of chapter members.  The site is a 24/7 resource for the women to use to find out what is going on, when and where events are, to help find contacts, to understand and use the bylaws, and to get the most up-to-date information within the chapter.  The "Members Only" website has been used by the Iota Phi chapter for as long as I have been initiated into the chapter in 2002.  I hear the nightmare stories of phone chains and mass emails and couldn't even imagine how much more functional and coordinated chapters would be if the implicated this service.

The "Member's Only" website makes the women more personally responsible by allowing them to monitor the status of their excuses, view their financial status, and stay aware of their own positive points.  They also can see for themselves when attendance has been submitted for events and whether or not they were accounted for.  It is their responsibility to check all of their information and notify the president or CRSB if there are any mistakes.

Finally, my favorite thing about the "Member's Only" website is how it has changed the way the chapter views CRSB.  For so long CRSB has been viewed as the board that punishes sisters about points and fines.  CRSB has wasted so much time constantly updating points, having women come in contesting what events they were at or when they put in excuses.  Now with the "Member's Only" website, women can see the status of their excuses automatically and can see whether they were marked for attendance just hours after the event!  Once attendance is submitted, all points are automatically updated and there is no longer hours wasted counting points and discussing attendance or excuse issues.  For the first time ever we have had CRSB meetings that only had sisters be called in for positive things and have been able to spend our time at CRSB meetings coming up with positive awards!"

Beth Lupinski
Iota Phi Chapter President
Quinnipiac University

"Having access to the members only site has helped our chapter tremendously. Our chapter communicated a lot through email and having access to the website cut down on emails while still keeping the chapter informed of changes. Our sisters love the discussion forum and having a sister list at their fingertips whenever they need it. The cost makes up for the headaches we use to have."

Brittiny Dunlap
Iota Psi Chapter President
Elon University

"In a time where college students are online more than offline, and busier than ever with challenging class loads, career ambitions, campus involvement and work - the impact of the Alpha Chi message and successful chapter operations relies more heavily on effective communication than ever before.  We must communicate using a method that meets the needs of today's members ... and a website as customized for Alpha Chi chapter needs, and as functional and user-friendly as the 'Members Only' site is truly a communications tool that cannot be passed up.  In just a few short weeks of rolling out the website to the Iota Nu chapter, I've already seen first-hand the significant improvement in morale and sisterhood that comes with feeling more connected to each other on a daily basis, along with a visible sigh of relief from the stacks of meeting handouts and volumes of e-mail that no longer inundate chapter members.  Our advisory board can more easily stay in touch and up to date with chapter activities than ever before, and can get back to the business of mentoring and supporting the chapter in more meaningful ways. I highly recommend not only the use of a website for chapter communications, but specifically the 'Members Only' website"

Karina Shaver
Iota Nu Chapter Advisor
University of California - San Diego

"I advise officers at two collegiate chapters -- one with the MO website and one without. The difference between the two chapters' ability to communicate information amazes me.

The chapter with MO posts their Bylaws and House Rules on the MO website and each member must print an acknowledgment form and sign it; thereby enforcing individual responsibility of the sisters. The chapter without MO has to worry with distributing Bylaws and Housing Rules.

The chapter without MO asks members to submit excuses for functions on paper and the CRSB spends time haggling about lost excuses or hears this from a sister, "But I DID turn that in on time. How can you say I didn't?" The chapter WITH MO only deals with excuses and fines via the website, and it's all electronically date stamped -- NO paper or excuses needed OR accepted!

With MO, the advisors don't have to wonder, "What happened at the chapter meeting or Chi Connections last night?" They logon to the MO site and read the minutes and their EB officers report for the previous and following week. Additionally, the advisors can see if their advisee and her committee members regularly logon to the website. The advisor can use this information to prevent a potential lack of involvement/follow through from the committee by addressing the issue with them.

Another advantage comes during Recruitment. All requirements such as clothing, schedules, potential new members, etc. are posted on the website -- no mailing to sisters and easy access for them at any time.

The communication between the chapter members with Members Only FAR exceeds that of the other chapter. Communication is crucial to UNITY and if you'll remember, that is a cornerstone of Alpha Chi Omega."

Chapter Advisor at 2 Universities