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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06
I always thought that (per an NPC rule), sororities had to disclose money info during recruitment (even if it's just a ballpark figure in the recruitment book).
At my alma mater, during Day 2 of Recruitment we all were required give the PNMs brochures/pamphlets with all of our financial info in them, including the following:
*Dues (local/national)
*New member fees
*Initiation/Badge fees
*Parlor fees
*Room/Board fees
*Whether socials were included (if not, how much out of pocket)
*Fine information (whether the chapter fines & what for)
In addition, each chapter's Treasurer did a short (3-5 min) presentation about the stuff in the pamphlet and about whether the chapter offered scholarships or payment plans.
Yeah, we got some girls with a little "sticker shock" since we have to include alot of figures. But at least all of the info was out there and they could take it home, look it over, and think about whether they can afford it. That way, girls could see everything they'll have to pay in black & white, and there'd be no surprises after they got bids.
Of course we're in nortern OH, so I'm sure our money discussion etiquette is differnent, but I think it made for FEWER money questions during rish because anything you needed to know was on the paper.
I think this might be a good practice for some of the more competitive schools.
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It probably is a rule, but maybe it doesn't have to be presented so explicitly. Here I am not sure if we HAVE to include it or not, but every sorority had the cost of dues and initiation fees on a tri fold board or something during Philanthropy or Theme night. Most PNMs probably get to see these figures. I did, but I was looking closely at everything. Some people might become nervous and not notice all small detail. If PNMs ask at our school we tell them. I haven't HEARD of anyone getting cut because they asked about finances. All I know for sure is that my chapter hasn't done that since I've been here. I doubt any of the five would cut a girl for asking, though. (Then again, the range for dues is from $250 to around $400 a semester, so many girls can afford it if they have a job. They just might not be able to buy t-shirts or something.)
I think they way y'all do it is a great idea. I don't really see ettiquette as an excuse, personally. I love being southern but by no means do I think that "southerness" shouldn't move to keep up with the times. Of course it does a chapter no good to pledge a girl who will never be able to keep up with her dues, but on the other hand assuming that she won't be able to based on questions about finances is very short sighted! I guess that's one of the downfalls of NPC Recruitment.