State proposes pooled donations to aid houses hit by fire, closure and low occupancy

Delegates discussed three houses needing immediate financial help. Chapter 13 reported that Hastings suffered a total-loss fire on Aug. 3 and that members had to be relocated; the chapter secured a new property but asked for donations to replace lost household goods and furnishings. Chapter 17 described Halsey as a house that left its chapter and was later taken back; the chapter has been covering final bills and anticipates an audit of outstanding service charges. Chapter 8’s Robin house was characterized as open but not viable, with low membership and a request for short-term support.

Chapter 13’s report included an explicit appeal: "we are humbly asking for donations from other chapters and/or houses." The association proposed a simple pooled approach—if each chapter gave $50 toward the three identified needs, the state could raise about $1,650 to address immediate relief. Members were directed to the KOHSA chat for mailing addresses and were asked to return donation details to chapters so funds could be distributed to affected houses.