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As I have said before, I am not a huge proponent of "Dry" housing, however the following letter from the president of a Delt House Corporation is worth note:
"Early last spring, our Gamma Mu House Corporation voted to restrict alcohol consumption and storage from the property we lease to our undergraduate Delt Chapter.
The school year ended under our traditional policy, with the new policy taking place the Monday after graduation last year...everyone was given 100 days notice of the change in our lease.
The notification was met with mixed emotions, however, I compliment our members for choosing to go with the change in policy.
What has happened this year is truly remarkable...has drinking stopped? No...it has only been modified and removed from the Shelter (our property).
The house corporation agreed from the start to provide buses to activities and social events away from the Shelter (our nickel). Our Shelter is much cleaner -- repairs, rug cleanings, windows, etc. are lasting longer. Most of all, the general attitude, physical health and academic focus of our undergraduate Delts has improved.
We, the house corporation, have increased our meetings to monthly -- paid close attention to function and appearance of our property...(all painting in done by professionals).
We award 3.5 GPA's with a house corporation award of $100 each quarter.
We are very proud of our members. Our undergraduate chapter collected $70,000 this year to fight cancer.
The alcohol modifier has helped bring ballance to our Shelter and is helping our rush program to attract high caliber candidates.
Our Fraternity's values are coming into focus...we sde a bright future ahead."
Food for thought...
DeltAlum
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