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One day of rush and Bid Day tshirts were the only chapter financed tshirts we ever received. We paid $15-$20 for all social event, intramural, and other shirts if we wanted them. We also didn't have other party favors like mugs. I did not miss having them!
We also got put on social probation if our dues were not paid up. We were not allowed to attend any social functions (or the more fun sisterhood ones) if we were not current on financial obligations.
You really will have to implement something to make sure members pay. The way I see it, is that it's just part of the responsibility. I had a job to pay for most of my non-essential spending throughout college. It's a tough decision, but I'm sure girls could give up one or two nights of going out, or a new pair of shoes, to pay their dues. = )
Depending on your chapter, you may be able to cut some costs other places, too. Like dining...is it really necessary to have 4 types of juice? What about all of the dressings on the salad bar? We also had only cold cuts and salad available for Friday lunches, but I would not have minded eating them two or three times a week.
Forego the fresh flower arrangements in the hallways and bathrooms, and cut back to having them in the entry way except for important days when guests will be visiting. A lot of decorating type things my house council did were superflous, and we probably wouldn't have noticed if they were not there!
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