Typical fines for missing events

[mom3boys]

She will find out on Tuesday if a fine is an option...I am just doing some mom research to see if I can get some kind of ball park idea. I figured there couldn't be too much discrepency...my $5 in 1983 translates to $10.51 in 2012 dollars; somehow, I think this will be way more. Fortunately, my son is worth it. Besides, how many young ladies get the opportunity to accompany a West Point cadet to a function? It's almost a patriotic duty, right?

[Old_Row]

Originally Posted by mom3boys

She will find out on Tuesday if a fine is an option...I am just doing some mom research to see if I can get some kind of ball park idea. I figured there couldn't be too much discrepency...my $5 in 1983 translates to $10.51 in 2012 dollars; somehow, I think this will be way more. Fortunately, my son is worth it. Besides, how many young ladies get the opportunity to accompany a West Point cadet to a function? It's almost a patriotic duty, right?

How is her fine any of your business? Are you going to pay it for her?

By the way, everyone thinks their son or daughter is worth it or special.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by Old_Row

How is her fine any of your business? Are you going to pay it for her?

By the way, everyone thinks their son or daughter is worth it or special.

She might.

[mom3boys]

Y'all are a riot! Typically cadets fly their dates to West Point and pay for their food and hotels...but generally not their sorority fines . I was just curious. You're right; it's totally none of my business...her parents will likely chip in for it, or she'll pay it herself. Obviously everyone thinks her son is wonderful...that line had a bit of sarcasm in it. As a former ritual chairman, I realize how important initiation is. My points about not being an officer,etc...were to illustrate as a 2nd sem. senior she plays a "supporting role" now in her chapter. It is unfortunate that initiation and the biggest night for First Class Cadets falls on the same weekend. My curiosity has been sated; thank you for your indulgence, ladies.

An old Alpha Gamma Delta--Gamma Upsilon, 1981.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by mom3boys

My points about not being an officer,etc...were to illustrate as a 2nd sem. senior she plays a "supporting role" now in her chapter.

An old Alpha Gamma Delta--Gamma Upsilon, 1981.

If your chapter was jacked up and stupid enough to make you believe this drivel, that was your problem. Hopefully the young lady in question's chapter has a bit more of a clue.