GreekBill

Kevin · #1 02-14-2007, 12:25 PM

Some states allow for a contract to specify that the debtor will pay any reasonable collection fees incurred. When I was treasurer, I always warned people that if they were sent to collections, a 30% penalty (the collection fee of OmegaFi) would be assessed on top of whatever they owed.

I agree, collections is a drastic step, but on occasion, they are a godsend for the overworked (and underpaid) officers.

shinerbock · #2 02-14-2007, 12:42 PM

I dunno, we just pay Omega so we don't have to deal with it. Plus its in Columbus and I've heard an Auburn alum started it.

macallan25 · #3 02-14-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I dunno, we just pay Omega so we don't have to deal with it. Plus its in Columbus and I've heard an Auburn alum started it.

We do the Omega thing as well.

ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl · #4 02-21-2007, 02:32 AM

A few of us have discussed it with the guys around here (apparently it's a heated issue)...and I don't see why it's necessary, if a chapter has reprecussions for not paying on time. Sometimes a sister or a brother has to choose between rent and dues...and they should be paying rent, that's fine. But some want to choose between a new pair of shoes and dues. I have no patience for this second group, but for our girls that rarely happens, because we make it clear that paying on time is an important requirement for being a sister. If you aren't paying (and don't have a good reason, like you are genuinely out of money for the time being and have rent to pay and books to buy for classes), then you don't get to do the same things everyone else does, like enjoy the social activities or have a sister-daughter, or hold office...but you are STILL required to fulfill all requirements that the chapter holds you to. For most people, this is just not a very desirable situation to be in.

I think financial responsibilities should be treated as TOTALLY non optional except for those in extreme circumstances. It's disrespectful to not pay dues for a frivilous reason. I say it's a slap in the face to your sisters...that your need for a new tv, an Ipod, or new shoes is more important than being a true sister and fulfilling your obligations to them. It's pretty easy to tell the difference between someone who has a legit excuse and someone who doesn't.

ZTAmillz · #5 02-23-2007, 03:18 PM

ZTA is just filling in the paperwork to move to Bill Highway in the Fall. It should be intresting. ALL chapter money (dues, tshirts, formal, etc) has to be paid by the due date or the company charges a 5% late fee.

As an advisor, I am trying to make sure that all members hear and understand the policies NOW. It will force sisters to budget thier money just like the real world. We shall see how it turns out. I know our treasurer is thrilled that her job will be much easier and all online.

kjlsu · #6 07-13-2007, 11:42 PM

Even though we are a big chapter we started on the GreekBill lite service to try and save some money. We were advised that the lite service was created for smaller chapters so they could have the access to member management tools and basic billing services without collections. After seeing all their full service had to offer.....we upgraded and could not be happier. I don't see how a big chapter can bill, budget and track all changes. Our members(mostly parents) have been very happy that they can not view their accounts, what they are being charged, and most of all when they paid and how much 24 hours a day online. I know this has saved me countless hours answering questions.

I would recommend any chapter to use GreekBill.....If big do the full service....If smaller do the lite but know that you are getting a savings for a reason and they can not offer everything at this low price. Our chapter rep is Gina and she is great.

BabyPiNK_FL · #7 07-14-2007, 02:20 AM

my chapter switched to APH last year. i don't know if this has changed (i haven't paid summer dues yet) but you can't pay with credit card unless you're like 30 days late. you have to grab a check and void it. (this can get really annoying to type out all that). I HATE it. i know it's supposed to be beneficial to the chapter, but people still pay when they have the money (as opposed to on time) and i miss being able to pass the check or cash at meeting and that being the end of it.

on the other hand, there have been chapters at my school who've lost thousands of dollars to shady treasurers. thankfully we haven't had that, but all the same, i think i'd prefer something else than APH. one benefit to it is that the late fees are not ridiculously expensive (which is why we STILL don't get around to those dues...) lol, being broke all the time...what an experience. (tomorrow i'm going to put a whopping $7 of gas that i begged off of family members in my car!)

Tom Earp · #8 02-14-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

Some states allow for a contract to specify that the debtor will pay any reasonable collection fees incurred. When I was treasurer, I always warned people that if they were sent to collections, a 30% penalty (the collection fee of OmegaFi) would be assessed on top of whatever they owed.

I agree, collections is a drastic step, but on occasion, they are a godsend for the overworked (and underpaid) officers.

Kevin true about underpaid officers.

We as a Chapter went through the payment to the Treasure. But being a Brother, it seemed to be hard to ask for the money and then not getting it still!

H C decided to take over payments and contracts then write a check to Treasurer.

It ended up as one of our sharpest finance Alums came up with Omega, we voted on the best way to go. It is a cotract written and signed by both the member and parents who will have to be responsible for monies owed. Why should this be any different than paying college monies owed?

It is a debt owed, period. Is that harsh? No, because if a member does not pay His/her monies, the other Brothers/Sisters have to pay for it. Now, where is the sympathy for them who may not have it?

If money is late, then it should be taken as Kevin said, they are not allowed to come to any and all functions until money is paid.

Unless LXA is so different than any other GLOs, you still have to send Dues to IHQ for every member listed.

So, where does the bottom line come down to?

The Chapter who will be hurt or the member who is not paying?