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Originally posted by whittleschmeg
This summer going to convention I finally understood the business concept of the sorority to its full extent. It is still hard for me ( and I am treasuer) to explain to sisters if they do not ever pay dues cannot be apart of the organization. It is a shitty realization because it is a sisterhood/brotherhood, you have to put in the hard work to reap the rewards but its shitty to have it come to that.
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I agree that the concept is very difficult to grasp sometimes. I remember as a freshman wondering why the execs would get 'bent outta shape' about certain things. Then as I came up through the ranks, served as an officer myself, I saw that other serious 'business' side to the chapter, and found myself sometimes stressing over the same things. What I eventually realized was that the chapter itself was the greatest example of the lesson of balance that college and Greek life ultimately tries to teach. Balance is the bigger picture. The balance of responsibility with fun. Too far into the 'business side' and we forget that the product of our 'chapter as a business' is an enjoyable experience for all of our brothers and sisters. Too far towards the other 'just want to have fun' side and we loose grasp of the business engine that provides our fun experience and sometimes why we are even in college, for our education.
I bet if we took a look at our rituals most would likely make some reference to balance. It's a key component of maturing.
Greek life exists to enhance college in all ways, both in the fun experience, and in the learning experience. It helps to teach that lesson. But it's not always the easiest one to learn.