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Originally Posted by Dionysus
I was shocked to learn in a Risk Management workshop I recently attended, that (at least in my org) money problems is the number one RM issue. I don't think students should be treasurers, I think it is something advisors or student life should take care of.
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It depends on what you think the purpose of your organization is. I'm personally grateful for having been able to serve as treasurer. It wasn't much fun at the time, but for me and anyone else who served as a treasurer (and didn't steal), it's always a great experience -- hounding people for dues and basically being solely responsible for the financial success of your organization.
With appropriate oversight from the executive board, the membership and alumni as well as by adopting certain accounting practices, a lot of theft issues can be averted.
Having a treasurer is part of the fraternal experience. It's an opportunity for collegiates to get a little taste of what it's like to run a business.