Alcohol and Drugs | Statement on Hazing | Discrimination and Harassment | Chapter Houses and Meeting Facilities | Fraternity Events |
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T/F: It is never okay to have alcohol present at collegiate chapter meetings or pledging or initiation ceremony.
TRUE
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It is only okay for VPPE to shout at pledges during pledge education.
False. It is never okay for any brother to shout at pledges at any time.
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What is discrimination?
unjust treatment for reason of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status
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Chapters of Delta SIgma Pi are given the right to own houses or meeting headquarters.
False, this is prohibited.
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When is it okay to hold Fraternity events outside of the US and Canada?
When the event is sponsored or held by National Fraternity or approved alumni chapters.
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Only VP of Finance/Treasurer may use chapter funds to purchase alcoholic beverages for Fraternity events.
False. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased using chapter, colony, pledge class or Fraternity funds;
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Who is in charge of informing all brothers and pledges about the "Statement on Hazing"?
Chapter President and VPPE
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Once a brother, always a brother, even if you violate the policy on harassment.
False. Harassment could lead to expulsion from the Fraternity.
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Social events related to joint initiation are not exempt from purchasing insurance.
True.
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Alumni Chapter Events and National Fraternity Events make exceptions to the use of (3 policies)
chapter funds, kegs (shared alcohol), and a professional bartender
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It is a tradition for the pledge class to plan an event the day before Initiation day.
No. Pledges can't be required to plan or attend a Fraternity event preceding Initiation day.
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If you are aware of a situation, or if you yourself are being discriminated against or harassed, who should you contact?
Executive Director at Central Office. Grand President if your complaint is against ED.
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Having a facility would take away from what objective of the Fraternity?
Professionalism.
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Liability insurance must be purchased for on-campus joint initiations.
False. On-campus joint initiations are exempt from this policy.
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State the 2 options to follow if alcohol is to be served at a Fraternity Event.
a. Service of alcohol on a no host, cash bar basis by a professional bartender, fully covered by liability insurance is preferred, or, b. A Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) event may be held at which only organizational members and invited guests of legal drinking age may bring and consume alcoholic beverages.
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If you don't feel safe to tell any brother that you are being hazed, who can you reach out to?
Fraternity’s Central Office or any national officer of the Fraternity (District Director, Regional Vice President, Provincial Vice President, Collegian of the Year, Vice President- Finance, Past Grand President, Grand President)
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What is harassment?
insensitivity or conduct that offends or creates an uncomfortable situation. Any words or acts designed to disregard the safety or rights of another and which intimidate, degrade, threaten and/or haze. Can be based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion
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If a provision on facility ownership is violated, what could happen to the individuals involved?
Expulsion from the Fraternity.
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In what instance must the chapter purchase liability insurance?
For any event that is sponsored, co-sponsored, or planned with an attendance of 300+ not coordinated by Central Office.
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How do we define a Fraternity Event?
any event, activity or situation sponsored, co-sponsored or endorsed by the chapter or colony, or any event a reasonable person would associate with the Fraternity.
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What is hazing? Give a definition and 3 examples.
Any action taken or situation created, either intentionally or unintentionally, on or off campus, to produce physical or mental discomfort, embarrassment or ridicule; or possibly cause physical harm.
paddling; creating of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shock; treasure hunts; kidnapping of pledges by members or vice versa; consumption of food, beverage or any other substance except in the course of regular meals; wearing conspicuous apparel at any time or at any place not in good taste; engaging in public stunts or horseplay; morally degrading games or humiliating activities; any activity which might possibly violate any Fraternity, local, state, or federal law; late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; |
What is sexual harassment? Give 3 examples.
unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical acts of a sexual nature where: 1)membership depends on it, 2)our decision is based on your response, 3)such conduct interferes with membership and creates a hostile environment.
1. any action or statement of a sexual nature which is embarrassing, harassing, intimidating, or abusive; 2. unwanted comments, communications, jokes, or requests of a sexual nature; 3. unwelcome and persistent sexually explicit statements or stories; 4. repeated use of sexually degrading words, gestures, or sounds to describe a person; 5. recurring derogative comments or questions about an individual's sexual orientation and/or behavior; 6. any kind of unwelcome sexual advances; 7. repeated phone calls, messages, and/or other communications sexual in nature, even after statements have indicated that there is no interest; 8. threats of retaliation as a result of a sexual encounter; 9. implied or stated threats of sexual violence. |
If a provision on facility ownership is violated, what will happen to the chapter?
Charter revocation vote.
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For any event described in the insurance policy, to whom must hosting chapter submit contracts and what time frame?
Executive Director at least 90 days in advance.
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