Where does all the money go?

[Zillini]

We try to be all inclusive with our dues. It's easier on the members (and/or parents) to budget if they know in the Spring how much it will cost for the entire next year. Except of course any additional individual purchases such as t-shirts, pix, etc.

Our dues are separated into 2 categories, but are collected on 1 bill. First there's rent/parlor fees and meals. This covers utility bills, house maintenance and improvements, staff salaries, property insurance, food, etc. These funds go to the House Corporation.

Then there are Chapter dues. This covers things such as:
- Chapter Administration costs (printing, postage, website, copier lease, etc.)
- Social functions (location rental, band cost, food, buses/transportation when necessary, security)
- Recruitment and Bid Day (t-shirts, gifts, food)
- On campus activities: Homecoming (lawn decorations, float, etc.), Greek Week, etc.
- Chapter Retreat (travel, lodging, food)
- Alumnae newsletters (printing and postage)
- Sisterhood activities
- Panhellenic Dues
- Int'l Dues (liability insurance included)
- Composite (ridiculously expensive!)
- District leadership training for officers (registration fees, travel, lodging, food)
- Philanthropy donations (not fundraisers)

[honeychile]

In the time between I was an active and I became an advisor, the cost per year quadrupled, mostly due to Risk Management.