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Alumnae dues vary by organization; typically any international fees for individual alumnae are voluntary. Alumnae Associations and Collegiate Chapters do pay international fees yearly. These monies come from the members' individual dues. In ADPi, for example, Alumnae who are not affiliated with an Alumnae Association are not expected to pay a mandatory alumnae fee.
The issue with Lost is that a check made out for a function she attended (like a convention) did not clear, so the HQ needs to collect the money. Rather than send a collections agency out (which is a last resort for most GLO's; they prefer to give the member an opportunity to pay without it affecting their credit rating), the international organization will send out a letter. I'm sure the letter seemed a little impersonal; think of when you overdraw your checking account. Even the words, "We know these things happen" comes off cold!
I really doubt they will cancel Lost's membership if she fulfills her end by working out a payment plan, as GLO's want to retain members, especially those who remain as involved as Lost. They'll give her every opportunity to resolve the bounced check.
Good luck!
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