Chapter size can have a lot to do with the problem. But that is or might not be the only problem.
The Alums felt our old house was so unsafe and we could not feel it, (One Active paid not to live in it) that we finally decided to demolish it. We now have no house, but still own the land. Our numbers are extemely low to a disterous point.
School size can also present a + or - situation, food service or catered meals in the house or hook into the meal service of the school.
But, as far as filling the Chapter House, it is a must. Why, because that is where a Chapter can make money for the chapter. Money helps fund social, charity, and recruitment functions.
Every member should be recuired to live in the house at least one year or maybe two depending on the filling of beds.
Usually, the freshman have to live on campus their first year, so Soph., Jr, live in the house and the Sen. have the option to move to an apartment unless they want to stay in the house.
Maybe the way they did it at such a late date seems to be the problem. The situation should have been aired out earlier and if it was, maybe it is just these two people who do not want to abide by the rules. If not, then why did you want to join a Greek Organization in the first place?
If the beds are not full, then why not charge each member a % to pay for the bed space that is not in use? We used parlor fees anyway for those that did not live in the house, but still used it as the focal point of the Group. They could and would tear the house up just as the ones living there.
I was glad I lived in My Fraternity House, we kept it up, maybe not fancy and was rented, but we took care of it ourselfs. Self Policing. Lived there until I got married, wished I had lived in it anyway!
