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Originally posted by Little E
I have a question-
Why do some people feel so strongly that they have EVERY badge ever made?
Yes, I know they are the property of that organization, but what does it really matter if someone has a collection of pins and badges?
Aren't there more important issues facing young women that need the financial support that who owns a badge?
I don't mean this to criticize organizations who have formal programs in any way, I really just wonder why so much money is being spent on getting these badges.
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Different strokes for different folks. I agree, Little E, that money is much better served on membership programs, expansion, emergency support and developing the organization. But if people want to collect back historic badges, that's their call and their hard-earned cash to part with as they please. I do applaud these groups for one great reason: they give alumnae a real sense of purpose. I feel that our collegiate focus IS the reason we exist, but with the majority of our membership base being the alumnae, there should be stronger programs in place for graduated post-college members. Badge rescue groups form a great basis for alumnae to really dedicate themselves to something beyond a trip to the pet charity or doling themselves out at recruitment to serve water.
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