Convention Emergency - A Sinking Ship

Brothers of the most beloved,

I am writing to you this evening because our chapter is in a state of emergency.

Many underlying issues play into the situation but the case in point is that the undergraduate chapter needs funding badly. Stemming from the over-recognition of active brothers, meaning that more dues were charged by HQ than were owed, the chapter is in debt to HQ with no means of paying the debt. There are 3 brothers who currently owe their full dues and 1 brother who has only paid half. The job market is unfruitful despite many brothers' efforts to secure part-time jobs.

Currently we are just beyond being able to pay for dues but the more serious matter at hand is sending delegates to convention. The cost of this privilege is in the $600+ ballpark. The $600 also excludes the cost of travel. The privilege becomes a burden when there is absolutely no way of funding this trip, as we were sanctioned by Greek Affairs disallowing us to hold any events (including fund raising) other than community service or philanthropic cultural awareness events, and if we do not attend, we will be fined double the cost of actually attending (HQs way of putting the hammer down).

I'm writing to all alumni brothers to please consider donating back to your beloved chapter. Every individual who has graced the yard in Bowling Green can reminisce about their hard work and efforts spent to keep the ship afloat at some point. Let's come together again and keep this ship from sinking.

Brother Juan and I are currently working on a paypal system for brothers to donate money that will be tied directly to the NuBeta Chapter checking account at Huntington Bank in Bowling Green. Any contributions are greatly appreciated.

#29 Chris "Tu Bi" Nguyen