On April 24 Mu Association and Mu Chapter hosted a virtual 6294. Mu Association thought that approach was better than cancelling the event as was the case for 2019. It turned out the event was a very big success with nearly 55 alums and active members attending. The age range was from 19 to 86 with Mu numbers ranging from 559 to the upper 1420s. The meeting included recognition of two of our Gold Star members with Bryan Dalbey Mu 791 and John Name Mu 795 in attendance. The Chapter handled out its annual recognition awards. The alum of the year was Ryan Jones Mu 1107 for his tireless effort over the last year to improve the study rooms.
Ryan Kight, Mu 1209, the Vice President of Administration on the Grand Lodge provided an update on the National Fraternity. Unlike Mu, the new membership nationwide was down about 25%. However, with reduced travel expenses and other savings the National Fraternity has weathered the storm and now has some very exciting expansion groups including the return to both Auburn and Alabama.
The highlight of the event was the breakout rooms by age group. The largest breakout room was the group with Mu numbers under 790, the 70 and over group. It was an opportunity for many of the participants to catch up with members they had not seen in decades. Here is a screen shot of the breakout room taken by Doug Kenealy. Although taking a photo of the computer screen has its challenges, but you get the idea.
The take away from 6294 was Mu Association was encouraged to have an in person event next year, but to keep the virtual component to allow those who can’t attend in person to participate in at least part of the event.