International Chapters

[NeonPi]

I'm the past president of the Canadian Intefraternal Association - hopefully, I can shead some light on your questions.

1. How do you handle dues? I'm sure they pay in US Currency.

Most NPC and NIC groups tend to have a set exchange or par rate ($1 CDN = $1 US). There are some that charge US dollar and it has put a major burden on chapter finances and recruitment (the dollar isn't bad now, but when it was 45% - yikes!)

2. Visitation--we have District Directors in GSS whose job is to visit each chapter in their respective district once a year. How does your HQ handle visitation, if you do it?

This is the same for the majority of groups that have chapters in Canada - if they are your chapter, you visit them like everyone else.

3. Logistics--we have Conferences and Convention. Do you try your best to make it accessible to them to come?

This would be the same as for any member - if you can come, come. For those who are required to attend, some groups in the past have 'helped' if it is more than a major financial burden for someone to attend, International or not.

4. How does your organization best represent the concerns/issues of your International Chapters?

A supervisor would need to make sure that there is a two-way street of communication, especailly if it is a colony as well. There ARE differences in culture and expectations - you will need to work to find a happy medium.


Do note: there are costs with shipping and especially for badges or sorority clothes/gear - customs. Not only that, consider communication costs - long-distance, extra postage, courier, travel costs for volunteers. Definately make sure that these have been addressed and EXPECTED to occur.


Good luck!!