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Originally Posted by AOII Angel
Fraternities may function differently than sororities. I can only speak for AOII, but alumnae that are members of alumnae chapters pay dues to IHQ. Those dues pay for various budgeted expenditures from education to convention to the still controversial technology fee. Alumnae dues are very low compared to collegiate dues and the number of dues paying alumnae members is significantly lower than collegiate dues paying members. However, we financially support the services that alumnae chapters receive from our organization.
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Pretty much this for my sorority, as well. Dues are $40/year and are optional if you're a "regular alumna." If you're a member of an alumnae chapter, an advisor, or if you're serving on National Council (or if you're actively involved with the sorority in any way, I imagine) you're required to pay.
I'm not exactly sure if the money goes to a specific place, so to speak. I would think it's just pooled and becomes a part of what makes the organization run on a daily basis.
If you don't pay, then you're still a member of the organization. You just simply can't hold any position within the sorority.