I also noted that Fundraising - as well as Academics - is a low forum topic. Maybe we should expand on fundraising and look at it from a Financial stand point. - Include things like operating costs, fundraisers, purchasing of large items/bulk items, responsiblites of members financial. I know that "the books" are and should be a privite matter of a sister/brotherhood, but we can talk in general terms about what has and hasn't worked for our chapters.

Also, While I hate to stifle discussion, I agree, some threads have gotten out of hand as well as no longer or never did relate to greek life. While some have contained educational information, many of them can be overwhelming to someone seeking information or discussions on greek life. I no longer pay attention to some threads because they've gone circular in discussion and burn of flame wars.

And john, other then posting postive, thoughtful answers - as many of us senior memebers and moderators do, what else can we do to assist in maintaining resourceful forums? Many topics get posted in the Greek Life forum, that would be better suited else where. Though to move the post might cause problems for the initial poster. Also, what about begining discussions say in Moderators Corner, about suggestions on closing or archiving threads. (I know having said discussion in Moderators Corner places Senior members at a significant disadvantage on an opinon.)

anyway.. my few cents worth..

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