Zeta Phi Beta Sorority IHQ Under Fire

[Munchkin03]

Originally posted by moe.ron
Just wondering, shouldn't be there a yearly audit done by an independent firm?

There really should be. We always had an accountant on our alum board, who would work with the VP-Finance every quarter to make sure everything lined up, and this was just a u-grad chapter. If it's not in the governing documents of an international organization, something is terribly amiss.

This is heartbreaking stuff, though.

[IvySpice]

how horribly devastating this must be for the sisters! to know you put your trust into someone

That's what I was thinking. It's never a good thing to have your hard-earned money embezzled by anyone, but it's especially painful to feel betrayed by people you have a bond of friendship and fellowship with.

A couple of officers of a student group at my alma mater embezzled $100,000 from the group a few years ago...that's not even a group with the kind of bonds an NPHC sorority has, but even so, people felt truly hurt and betrayed by that event. Many of us were pretty disgusted that the embezzlers pleaded guilty and avoided a single day in jail.

[NUPE4LIFE]

Zeta will move on from this. Now as we all move on, here's a question for thought. Will we now do credit and background checks on people wanting to lead our orgs. I work for the FSU Foundation and we have to go through both a credit check and background screening.

[darling1]

foundations can/will decide individually what they want to do. with a credit and background check, those things can be a deterrent (sp?) and will provide a sense of security in that a clean credit and background would mean the that there will be no problems when it comes to a foundation's money.

however, if people want to steal or get over they will try for a variety of reasons. this is why it is important for there to be proper checks and balances and for people to not be fearful of stepping up when there is some impropriety going on.

Originally posted by NUPE4LIFE
Zeta will move on from this. Now as we all move on, here's a question for thought. Will we now do credit and background checks on people wanting to lead our orgs. I work for the FSU Foundation and we have to go through both a credit check and background screening.

[Erik P Conard]

those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by NUPE4LIFE
Zeta will move on from this. Now as we all move on, here's a question for thought. Will we now do credit and background checks on people wanting to lead our orgs. I work for the FSU Foundation and we have to go through both a credit check and background screening.

What would that matter?

Was the woman who did this a career criminal?

Were all those top level executives straight out of Rikers?

-Rudey

[jubilance1922]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

What the hell does political affiliation have to do with this?

I think another person needs to be added to my ignore list.

[mulattogyrl]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Shut up.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

HMPH!

I think you had a crush on a Zeta back in college when you were young and spry, but she rejected you.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Democrats are the devil. Republicans are the devil. Go Independent.

[adpiucf]

I've seen this happen on local levels with chapter treasurers, housing corporations and alumnae associations across different organizations and in other nonprofit groups. It's a breach of trust, and while the public perception is terrible, we do know that for any misconduct that occurs, there are many honorable, ethical and wonderful members who do good. Zeta will rise above this.

[blueGBI]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Don't you have small chapters to bash for not being good enough to have 100+ members?

[FeeFee]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Um, the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta are GROWN WOMEN, not girls.

[OhioCentaur]

I hate when people do that... why should the whole organization be labeled for the mistake of a few?? Who are you to cast the first stone?? Whether what was done was right or wrong, how can u get on a public forum and disrespect all the ladies who are apart of that organization with such a comment. I'm offended because i have family affiliation with the organization and i stand here today in their TOTAL defense!

I really think u should not only edit YOUR ignorance but apologize to those you've offended.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by OhioCentaur
I really think u should not only edit YOUR ignorance but apologize to those you've offended.

Was his comment that offensive? Get over his comment, people. Why would some of you take his comment seriously?