In what circumstances would you support reorganization or closing?

[AnatraAmore]

Originally Posted by Alphagamuga

Basically, I think the GLO should have to decide if it's better not to have a particular chapter at all than to keep the members they have. The idea of dumping some of the girls you've got to change the reputation of the chapter shouldn't even be discussed.

I completely agree. If you really feel the need to take action against the chapter because it's struggling that badly, then it should be all or nothing. IMHO, if a chapter is so small that it can not support itself financially, then it's either time to step in and restructure or close it completely, especially if there is a house involved.

On the other hand though, what if a chapter is on a campus with no houses, where total might be 60 or so. At what point would it be time to step in? A chapter of 10 members could support itself financially, but would not be flourishing or reaching even close to its full potential. What should be done then?

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by sangers

I completely agree. If you really feel the need to take action against the chapter because it's struggling that badly, then it should be all or nothing. IMHO, if a chapter is so small that it can not support itself financially, then it's either time to step in and restructure or close it completely, especially if there is a house involved.

On the other hand though, what if a chapter is on a campus with no houses, where total might be 60 or so. At what point would it be time to step in? A chapter of 10 members could support itself financially, but would not be flourishing or reaching even close to its full potential. What should be done then?

I think they should leave it open.

If yoy have strong, comitted women who love their organization and sisters...when there's little financial issues involved...chapters with smaller numbers should be allowed to stay. Quality is always more important than quantity.

[TSteven]

A chapter (the full chapter) should be closed only when the whole - as a charter - can no longer meet the standards and obligations as set forth by the fraternity/sorority as a whole.

Also, and from an NIC/IFC perspective, individual membership review may be necessary when certain members of the chapter may no longer be able to meet the standards and obligations set forth by the fraternity/sorority as a whole. Those that can - and do - meet the standards and obligations should not be punished for those who can not. Or will not as the case may be.

To be clear, individual membership review should be a last resort for any GLO and should never be taken lightly. But in many (most?) cases, and when possible, it seems like it might be advantageous to do so prior to closing the whole chapter. Again, I understand this isn't how most NPCs work. Just saying.