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I am parent and alumnae relations chair, so I really AM in charge of this. We don't have a house, my school's city doesn't allow housing for large groups or men or women, so that is out of the question. The event is an outdoor event, literally a giant tug of war. Parents are coming to this. I already sent out a sign up sheet, and have about 60% of the girls wanting their parents to come. Formerly, it was held in the university center, with just eggs and bacon and orange juice to eat. When I buy the food, I will be reimbursed for everything, as once my budget is approved, I buy the food then get the money back from the chapter's dues. We don't have a parent's weekend, this is the parent's weekend, and every single place on campus is unavailable. And I'm being treated like I can't handle it properly, but that's completely out of my control if everywhere is booked. Last year at the event, there was a breakfast the morning of for strictly parents, some siblings came also. Then everyone went to the fields and either stood, sat, or brought a chair. Every person at the breakfast went to the event. And I would be able to impose a fine on those who don't show up once they have signed the list. It's like with a social, if you sign up and don't show that reflects poorly on the chapter and you will be fined. The same thing would be happening here. It's not a strings attached thing, it's a normal thing to happen in any sorority
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