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Originally posted by TSteven
These costs aren't being hidden, they are part of the social dues. A small part at that.
When a PNM comes through she would be told by the social chair - or whomever is rushing her - that her dues for the year include such stuff as... and then she would be given the list which would include social activities for the year.
And as you pointed out regarding formals, most members *want* to attend. And usually those members that choose and/or can not attend, want and hope that their sisters have a wonderful time and are happy to have that small part of their dues go toward the experience. Even when they can not be there with them. Part of the whole sisterhood thing.
Since different chapters (campuses) are just that... different, each chapter should decide what works best for them budget wise. As such, many chapters have no issue including formal costs - and other social costs - up front and part of their dues.
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This, and everything else you've said in this thread, is right on point with what happens in my chapter. It doesn't matter how much formal costs per person because we don't even break it down that way.