[Miriverite]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

In my organization (and in similar orgs, I've been told), your dues are sent off as soon as they're paid with the understanding that it's non-refundable. If, after paying dues, someone decides to drop, that's his prerogative. He knows he's not getting his money back. That's why I don't feel compelled to probe when a pledge doesn't want to continue the process.

Well obviously money is a huge factor, but it's not the only factor. When you're trying to expand your numbers and members are dropping off, citing "Greek life isn't for me," it really doesn't matter how much money you've leeched off of them if you're a frat left with only 5 individuals.