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A few of us have discussed it with the guys around here (apparently it's a heated issue)...and I don't see why it's necessary, if a chapter has reprecussions for not paying on time. Sometimes a sister or a brother has to choose between rent and dues...and they should be paying rent, that's fine. But some want to choose between a new pair of shoes and dues. I have no patience for this second group, but for our girls that rarely happens, because we make it clear that paying on time is an important requirement for being a sister. If you aren't paying (and don't have a good reason, like you are genuinely out of money for the time being and have rent to pay and books to buy for classes), then you don't get to do the same things everyone else does, like enjoy the social activities or have a sister-daughter, or hold office...but you are STILL required to fulfill all requirements that the chapter holds you to. For most people, this is just not a very desirable situation to be in.
I think financial responsibilities should be treated as TOTALLY non optional except for those in extreme circumstances. It's disrespectful to not pay dues for a frivilous reason. I say it's a slap in the face to your sisters...that your need for a new tv, an Ipod, or new shoes is more important than being a true sister and fulfilling your obligations to them. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between someone who has a legit excuse and someone who doesn't.
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