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Originally Posted by Kevin
I've read that before (the bolded), but I'm wondering what that's based on. Say you kick a member out and she refuses to return her paraphernalia, her badge, etc. Does Chi Omega file a small claims suit for replevin? Is there a contract stating that the fee you paid for the badge was a lease for life of membership type of an affair?
It seems like a silly question, but considering there are entire websites dedicated to the resale of fraternity jewelry to folks who may or may not be members, I just doubt the validity of the bolded statement.
That said, it is probably still good form to just mail the badge back to Chi Omega's HQ with a cover letter explaining where you found it.
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Our badges are essentially "leased" to us as well.
We sign an agreement stating two things:
- Upon suspension or resignation, we must surrender our Quill (our membership badge) o the chapter EBoard or FHQ
- At death, the member can be buried wearing the badge, bequeath it to another initiated member in good standing, or have it sent back to FHQ. We're encouraged to state our preference in our will.