The economy and greek life...

[33girl]

If the chapter has paid for rush clothing, change up what you're doing and have the girls buy their own clothes - items that can be used in everyday life, rather than just for rush.

Cut back on the party t-shirts, favors and "extras." They'll most likely all be in a box 2-3 years after you graduate anyhow. (Old fart statement) I have never understood why it's such a priority to have t-shirts for every little event.

Send people to collections if you have to. Don't sleep on this. It's the easiest way to send your chapter down the drain. I know it sounds really harsh, but especially for a large chapter with a large house, the "business" end is part of sorority life.

This is going to sound Pollyannaish, but trade some of the planned activities for nights watching TV at the house. Believe me the moments you remember the most are the little ones, not the huge affairs.