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SAFAC rightfully allocated money to Drexel's Greek Life
Issue date: 6/27/08 Section: Ed-Op
Dear Editor,
Although most student organizations are unhappy with the SAFAC allocations they have received, it seems to be that one is never happy these days with how much money they can get. Granted, some student organizations need it more than others, but who are we to decide how much money goes to which student organizations? The SAFAC allocation committee is there for a reason, and so is the appeals process.
As far as Greek life is concerned, there is little to none outside monetary support that we receive. Although we do have alumni and national support, they do not supply us direct monetary funding. If anything, fraternities and sororities pay dues to their respected national headquarters for insurance and operating costs. Alumni usually supply monetary support in matters of programming which in turn help benefit others, whether it go to a specific cause or back to the students of the University. Examples of such programming include the Relay for Life sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha or Drexel Move-In Days.
All of Greek life is comprised of non-profit organizations and joining one can even pose as a financial burden for its members. Each member pays their respected dues which can only be budgeted so many ways for a certain amount of events.
As a president of two very different organizations on Drexel's campus, I am glad that SAFAC recognizes Greek life's programming. It is something that benefits not only the members, but the host institution as well.
Freddy Padilla
President, Interfraternity Council
President, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Undergraduate Member, Phi Kappa Psi
Although most student organizations are unhappy with the SAFAC allocations they have received, it seems to be that one is never happy these days with how much money they can get. Granted, some student organizations need it more than others, but who are we to decide how much money goes to which student organizations? The SAFAC allocation committee is there for a reason, and so is the appeals process.
As far as Greek life is concerned, there is little to none outside monetary support that we receive. Although we do have alumni and national support, they do not supply us direct monetary funding. If anything, fraternities and sororities pay dues to their respected national headquarters for insurance and operating costs. Alumni usually supply monetary support in matters of programming which in turn help benefit others, whether it go to a specific cause or back to the students of the University. Examples of such programming include the Relay for Life sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha or Drexel Move-In Days.
All of Greek life is comprised of non-profit organizations and joining one can even pose as a financial burden for its members. Each member pays their respected dues which can only be budgeted so many ways for a certain amount of events.
As a president of two very different organizations on Drexel's campus, I am glad that SAFAC recognizes Greek life's programming. It is something that benefits not only the members, but the host institution as well.
Freddy Padilla
President, Interfraternity Council
President, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Undergraduate Member, Phi Kappa Psi
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