In all instances, it depends if you have a House or not.
But, What do you as a Chapter want to do?
Do you are will you want to build your own House! The Alums are not necessarly the answer but helpful!
Why do you pay dues and Fees! Da, to Your Hdqs to pay for their costs and to pay for your budget, such as partys, rush, Alum Involement, homecoming. etc!