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The chapters I have worked with each have a budget for sisterhood events-because, let's face it, it's one of the most important aspects of being in a sorority-or it should be. And ColdinCanada11, my chapter and the chapters I advised had non-alcoholic sisterhood events, too. And the girls look(ed) forward to them.

Someone suggested a movie/tv show/popcorn night-those are always fun. You could always do pizza instead of, or in addition to, popcorn. Bowling or skating, ice or roller, attending a sporting event and sitting in a block together, attending a concert on campus together, board game night, frozen yogurt night, craft night (could make letters for shirts or tote bags, etc.) Family feud night or Newlywed game night. Chapter members are divided into teams and compete against each other. Could take questions off of the actual shows or incorporate fraternity education questions into the event. Have a prize for the winning team.

Is there a pottery painting place nearby? Some of my chapters have had a great time doing that. How about a dessert night? Every member or every family could bring a dessert. you could also do a potluck by classes-seniors bring main dishes, juniors brings salads, sophomores bring desserts, and freshmen bring soft drinks/water/lemonade. Chapter provides paper goods.

Study night. Everyone comes together for a study session and your executive officers provide a snack -chapter should pay for this out of someone's budget.

You need to find out why your chapter does not have a budget for sisterhood events. I bet that y'all used to and somehow it fell by the wayside. As for not wanting to pay out of their pockets...that is all you all can do right now, but going forward a portion of your dues could be apportioned for sisterhood events-with permission from the proper authorities(your advisors and/or national office).