In life you are given two ends, one to think with and the other to sit on. Your success in life depends on which end you use most. Heads you win, tails you lose. ~Conrad Burns, US Senator, Montana
Apparently when I set dues last year as treasurer and the entire chapter voted on it, it didn't matter. Apparently 100 / fall and 130 / spring until the end of time really just meant when I was there. Maybe I missed something in a meeting, but the budget is very iffy.
I guess it's just a reflection of where the chapter's new priorities lie.