Hi and help please

[navane]

What kind of “stuff” is it? Can you be more specific?

[33girl]

I’m assuming plaques, banners, stuff of that nature. And no, do not toss it unless you are literally a founding member. Post on your school’s main Facebook page that you are searching for alumnae of (insert your sorority here) and go from there. PM me if you want to brainstorm some more ideas.

Kevin did you not read her posts? This has nothing to do with covid.

[Wonderer]

Originally Posted by navane

What kind of “stuff” is it? Can you be more specific?

I have 3 boxes of every single shirt we've ever ordered, 3 boxes of scrapbooks, 2 boxes of random photos, 2 boxes of party supplies, 2 tents, 2 ice chests, etc.

I did go to the alumni office and they said they couldn't give me the address or numbers of alumni due to security reasons, I then asked if they could call or mail something to them and they said I needed the alumni's permission.

I am looking for the Dean's email currently to talk with her. Thank y'all for helping me so much.

[PhilTau]

One other thing. The odds are pretty good that your sorority has some type of state-issued charter within your state. Go to your state's secretary of state website and do a corporate name search. If your organization was issued a state charter, there should be a "registered agent" which was likely unchanged since your organization was formed. Even if the organization's state charter has already been revoked, there still should be the name and address of a registered agent. Usually, the registered agent is some law firm. But in a local sorority's case it will likely be a name of someone in your organization that, at the time of formation, was a very responsible person. Track this person down and ask for their help.

The importance of tracking down one of the founders is that they (and others) may want to continue your organization even if the school no longer recognizes it. You should at least give them the chance to do this. Hopefully, there is no rush.

[navane]

Originally Posted by Wonderer

I have 3 boxes of every single shirt we've ever ordered, 3 boxes of scrapbooks, 2 boxes of random photos, 2 boxes of party supplies, 2 tents, 2 ice chests, etc.

Honestly? If it comes down to it, and you've made every good faith effort to find an appropriate resolution for the group's property, I would dispose of the items. If at all possible, I recommend you retain the scrapbooks and photos. Is there any chance they could be stored in a relative's garage?

As for the rest of the stuff, it's not of any particular historical or monetary value. Once you've exhausted all other efforts (attempting to Facebook alumnae, etc), I suggest donating it all to someplace like Goodwill. Obtain a donation receipt in the name of the sorority and keep it in your files in case you need to explain yourself later. Do not use the donation as a personal tax write-off. If I understand you correctly, you are the last remaining officer of this organization. It sounds like you are the only authorized individual left to make a decision. Similarly, if you have any money in a banking account, you can donate the money in the name of the sorority to your sorority's preferred charity and then close the bank account. Again, keeping the donation receipt to prove that you appropriately managed the money to the final closure.

Without knowing the particulars, I am saddened to hear that the other sororities voted "no" to letting your organization participate in recruitment.

Best of luck to you.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Wonderer

I have 3 boxes of every single shirt we've ever ordered, 3 boxes of scrapbooks, 2 boxes of random photos, 2 boxes of party supplies, 2 tents, 2 ice chests, etc.

I did go to the alumni office and they said they couldn't give me the address or numbers of alumni due to security reasons, I then asked if they could call or mail something to them and they said I needed the alumni's permission.

I am looking for the Dean's email currently to talk with her. Thank y'all for helping me so much.

If it doesn’t have letters on it or isn’t sorority specific give it to Goodwill. The other stuff, keep trying to contact alumnae via the methods I and others mentioned.