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I'm sorry you are having this problem! You aren't the first chapter to deal with this circumstance, and will certainly not be the last! Many chapters have problems with their members taking alumni status, however, they are still in college (or grad school) and are therefore still on the campus. In the past we have had problems with this issue. I hadn't thought of the whole by-law aspect but that is GENIOUS! That way it gets the active collegiates in on the reasoning and institution so that it doesn't become a continuous problem. It sounds like you need to write these particular members a letter stating that for liability purposes, they are not permitted to be in the chapter house unless they are invited for a particular chapter function. This is not a lie. Non members are not covered under your liability insurance. Even members aren't covered unless they have a housing contract or are there for a function of the fraternity. Try starting with a nice letter. There will be one or two members who it will be an ongoing problem with. However, just stand up for what is best for your chapter! You sound like you have started doing the correct thing!
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