Outstanding dues from past years

[UWOAPhi]

I am the finance adviser for our chapter for the past year. The chapter's financial records have been kept in a ledger book for the past few years. I believe that no receipts were issued when dues were collected.

In this ledger book, there are several names from previous years with outstanding dues. Letter were sent out and now I am getting responses such as "It has been paid. Check with so and so." and "I was not active in my last year. The then president knew of this and we agreed that I was not to pay dues for that year."

I do not know who "so and so" and "then president" is. I am trying to contact them but I'm pretty pessimistic about their response, like "I can't remember" and "I guess she's right".

I am trying to clean up the finances so that we can start on the right foot next year, but I am concerned about these outstanding dues. If anyone has dealt with this situation or has any thoughts or suggestions on how I should proceed, it would greatly appreciated.

Sherry