Risk Management |
The Risk Management policy of Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority includes the following provisions and shall apply to all Sorority entities and to all levels of Sorority membership. Members are responsible for their guests' compliance with this policy. Failure of any member to abide by this policy may be punishable by suspension or expulsion from membership, removal from any office within the Sorority, or the suspension or revocation of the chapter's charter. Alpha Omega Epsilon is not a police state. It does not possess the ability to enforce the laws, regulations, and policies of the state and university in which it resides. It does, however, encourage the members to abide by the said laws, regulations, and policies. Alcohol and Drugs: THE ILLEGAL USE, POSSESSION, SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ON OR OFF CAMPUS, INCLUDING ALCOHOL, AT CHAPTER FUNCTIONS, AT OR DURING ANY MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION TRADITIONS, OR FUNCTIONS THAT WOULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SORORITY SHALL BE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The possession, sale, consumption or distribution of alcoholic beverages during an official Sorority event on or off campus, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and educational institution. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the Sorority or Chapter treasury. No purchase of alcoholic beverages may be undertaken or coordinated for member or guests by any member in the name of or on behalf of the Sorority or Chapter. The sorority's name shall not be associated with any event co-sponsored with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization, or bar where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to those present. No alcohol is allowed at any rushing or membership education event or at any candidate or chapter meeting on or off campus. Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access to non-members of the Sorority, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, are prohibited. Any function where alcoholic beverages are present must also have non-alcoholic beverages and food available. At such functions, trained individuals who will commit themselves to complete sobriety, shall be appointed or hired to be on duty at all entrances and exits to check the sobriety of those entering and leaving the premises. Chapters may rent out an establishment or banquet facility for closed social events where alcohol is present provided a licensed bartender is selling all of the alcohol or managing the alcohol brought by guests. Closed parties must have a guest list, with all attendees registered and age verified at the door. Parties must be BYOB with alcohol and car keys checked in at the door. A safe ride home program must be provided. Any and all alcoholic beverages are prohibited from being served to, provided for, or purchased for any candidate or initiated member at any and all aspects of membership education on or off campus. Public intoxication on or off campus of any member is considered unprofessional. Habitual violators will be advised to seek counseling. This policy shall be published in the membership education materials, and annually in the National Newsletter. These regulations must be read aloud at the beginning of each term at the Sorority meeting. They must also be posted at the door of all parties. Each guest shall sign in when they register, indicating that they have read, understood, and agree to follow these regulations. Any alleged violation shall be investigated by the National Executive Board or a representative of the National Executive Board. A violation shall be subject to disciplinary action. Hazing: No chapter shall conduct or engage in hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as: 'Any action taken or situation created intentionally, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.' Such activities include, but are not limited to: the use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical or psychological shocks; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with Sorority Law, ritual or policy, or the regulations and policies of the educational institution. Sexual Abuse: The Sorority will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental, or emotional. This includes any actions that are demeaning to any person, including but not limited to date rape, gang rape, or verbal harassment. |
This page was last updated on: August 24, 2002