The fraternity handbook

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter, Inc. These twelve Jesus sent out There is no better resource than an experienced and active member. The road ahead is always easier with a map, a compass and a leader. But, you must do the walking. The most important part of Alpha is its membership. Integrity: Holding ourselves to the highest standard in terms of moral and ethical decision making by promoting honor and good character throughout our membership.

Being open and honest with each other in order to strengthen our relationships. Living in congruence with our individual organization and shared community values. Community: Acknowledging our membership in the greater Panhellenic sisterhood.

Strengthening our sense of belonging through support of our Panhellenic peers and ideals, thereby conveying the strength of our collective community. Self-governance: Adhering to the policies, which we have the privilege to establish for our community. With this privilege, holding oneself and each other accountable to live up to that standard. Sportsmanship: Realizing there is an appropriate time and place for healthy competition that promotes a better community and stronger individual organizations.

Our sororities are one unified body striving to better the community and set an example for all. Commitment: Dedicating ourselves to the realization of the four tenants our community values: Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Community. As Panhellenic women of Westminster College, these are the tenants by which we strive to live. Date adopted: Sunday, March 1, We, the women of Westminster College, will promote panhellenic-spirited contact with all potential new members throughout the year.

Strict silence is defined as verbal, nonverbal, written, printed, text message and electronic communication or communicating through a third party. It means holding yourself and others accountable to make good choices in your actions. We, as a Panhellenic community, are to promote positive contact with potential new members and our behavior should be consistent with behavior of friendships.

Fully documented recruitment violations will be addressed through the judicial process should they occur. These valued and non-negotiable policies will be followed by all groups during the recruitment process, specifically:. As such, the informal recruitment period will be entirely values-based and no frills. Emergency Contact List for Crisis Response should be updated each academic semester and clearly posted at the Chapter facility.

Evacuation Route and Sheltering Locations should be clearly posted at the Chapter facility. Chapters are required to register social events with alcohol at Third-Party Locations. Fraternity chapter facilities are not considered on campus and are therefore considered Third-Party Locations. Alcohol and drugs can impair decision making. Do not risk your safety by being intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Travel in groups at night — there is safety in numbers Tell someone where and when you will return.

Always have a cell phone. If you drink, set a limit. Violations of the Student Handbook will result in individual or organizational outcomes through Student Judicial Process.

How do I get a Social Event approved for my Chapter? Overnight events off-campus — an off-campus event that does not include alcohol must include the Student Travel Policy. Turn in Event Registration Form a minimum of five 5 days in advance of event. Signatures of Officer in Charge, Chapter President and Advisor must be included on the form with all attachments. Advisor signature is required for all third-party vendor events. Guest list should be submitted via email no later than noon the day prior to the event.

Using Chapter Rosters or Facebook lists to generate guest lists is prohibited. OIC Officer in Charge refers to the primary officer from the sponsoring organization who must remain sober during entire event. Chapters may be held responsible for actions and behavior of registered as well as non-registered events that are reasonably believed to be a function with alcohol. Parties must end by a. Fraternities permitted to have a maximum of four 4 weeknight parties Sunday — Thursday each semester.

No fraternity-sponsored events are permitted on Saturday or Sunday prior to start of finals on Monday.

Open parties are prohibited, and guest list procedures must be followed. FIPG recommends a two-guest limit per Chapter member. Guest lists may not exceed names. A Chapter may not allow more than people within their house at any given time, according to Fire Code. Chapters must create a system to monitor how many people are in their home.

Walk Out Policy If a Chapter co-sponsors an event and there is a violation of policy Event Policy, Headquarter Policy, College Codes, Commonwealth Law , the Chapter s must vacate everyone from the event within 5 minutes generally , or the respective judicial board may hold the Chapter partially responsible for the violation.

Proper Identification at Events: Attain proof of age in accordance with Commonwealth law. OIC must designate legal drinking age with wristbands. Wristbands will be provided by IFC. Chapters may not purchase mass quantities of alcohol. No one under age 21 may be served alcohol in accordance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law. OIC must be an officer or appointed member of fraternity or sorority.

OIC may not be a new, uninitiated member of the Chapter. OIC, while not responsible for all actions during the event, is the official Chapter representative during the event.

No open containers may leave the event. Third Party Vendor Policies: Events with alcohol may not be used as fundraising or profit-making events for the Chapter or charity. The vendor must assume, in writing, all responsibilities any seller of alcoholic beverages would assume in the normal course of business, including but not limited to: Checking ID cards before serving alcohol. Serving only those guests of legal drinking age. Refusing service to guests who appear intoxicated.

Maintaining absolute control of all alcoholic containers. Restricting sales of alcoholic beverages to NOT include shots. Collecting all remaining alcohol at the end of the function. As members of the IFC, we, the Member Fraternities, hereby agree to and adopt the following Code of Conduct: We will know and understand the ideals expressed in our fraternity Rituals and will strive to incorporate them in our daily lives.

We will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity. We will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore, we will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or harm any human being.

We will protect the health and safety of all human beings. We will respect our property and the property of others; therefore, we will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property. We will meet our financial obligations in a timely manner. Until now. Dan Hrinko, a former district deputy and the author of The Craft- Driven Lodge published by Macoy in has written a comprehensive handbook for District Deputies and other grand lodge officers. The Purple of the Fraternity is meant for that brother who has been appointed or elected to serve as a DDGM or grand lodge officer and it illustrates the multitude of possibilities that exist.

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