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Originally posted by theta4life
How does a chapter plan a formal if they have everyone paying as they go? What if, at the last minute, or whenever, a large number of members decided they couldn't afford to go to formal, or whatever and aren't going to pay? Then, the formal is at the local VFW with a guy playing the accordian? I just think budgeting ahead, and most importantly, giving every member the right to participate in all chapter activities is important. Yes, it might suck if you can't go one year because of a family wedding or whatever. But you've got four years (usually) and you will hopefully make it to the other 3. That's just my opinion, and I guess that's why I'm a Theta!
I just believe in full disclosure, that's all.
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The formal is obviously planned far enough in advance that people have a window of time to tell the chair whether or not they are going. An establishment is chosen that will accomodate the whole group, if everyone should decide to go. You certainly don't decide whether or not to go to the formal on the day of the formal. Everyone has the "right" to participate, they just don't pay if they don't!! I mean, with your outlook, I should have been forced to buy a high school prom ticket to help defray the costs even if I didn't go.
And not everyone (more and more these days) is in a sorority for four years.
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