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Originally posted by astroAPhi
kt, I have a question.
Many of the fraternities here have international members. Sometimes, when these students leave a group, they seem to be able to get away with not paying for dues that they owe because of their non-citizen status. Is there anyway to get international students to pay up the money they owe?
Thanks.
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When I was treasurer, we had a brother from Japan who was offered a very prestigious role in the America-Japan summit in Washington (I think he heads it up now). He left in the middle of the semester with a $96 dollar charge on his account. I believe that we as a chapter voted to just let it go. It was not intentional on his part. He still emails from time to time. I wouldn't be surprised for Sigma Nu to someday have to add his name to the list of famous alums. When I was treasurer, I hounded everyone so much that they pretty much stayed on top of getting their stuff paid. In the case of a few guys that left with tabs, you just kind of have to write them off as the cost of doing business Omega Fi is still trying to collect on 'em along with umpteen other collection agencies.
It might help to do a presentation every few months to show members what it costs them when their fellow members don't pay dues. When it becomes tangible like that, folks seem to take more notice.
I always kept a list posted in the house of anyone that was 30 days past due. They weren't allowed to come around, park at the house or do ANYTHING unless they were there to pay. Worked pretty well
If your international members are still in the area, you could file a claim against them in small claims court. In our active chapter, the current treasurer is pursuing this with some members currently. I'll let ya'll know how that works out.