[ECUJacob]

^ That's taking it a bit to the extreme. You won't consider every guy in the bar a rushee. That's just being foolish. The point is, if you are entertaining a guest who is interested in joining the Fraternity, then you should obey the law and our Code.

I'll just go ahead and quote myself:

Until those members are inducted, they are considered rushees/bidees and should not have been placed in a situation involving alcohol with the chapter.

He specifically stated in his blog that they were celebrating the fact that they had handed out bids. Therefore, these were not pledges, they were rushees, most of which I assume were not 21 years of age.

Allow me to provide you (and everyone else) with Beta's Risk Management Policy, since it seems some people haven't read it.

The Risk Management Policy of Beta Theta Pi includes, but is not limited to, the following provisions which shall apply to all fraternity chapters, colonies and levels of fraternity membership.

1. The possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by any fraternity member or guest while on chapter premises, during an official fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter must be in compliance with all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city, institution or other controlling entity.
2. Abuse of the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any fraternity member or guest while on chapter premises, during an official fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter shall be prohibited.
3. To clarify the policies stated in (1) and (2) above, the following regulations are adopted but are not meant to be all inclusive:
a. No fraternity members, individually or collectively, shall purchase for, serve, or sell alcoholic beverages to minors (i.e., those under legal "drinking age")
b. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury, nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of the chapter. Pooling of funds is not permitted
c. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations
d. All recruitment activities will be dry functions
e. Common containers (punch bowls, etc.) for serving alcohol or bulk distribution of alcohol including kegs, party balls, etc., are strictly prohibited unless supplied and managed by a licensed caterer (i.e., third party vendor)
f. "Open parties", meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity without specific invitation, are prohibited
g. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in "drinking games"
h. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization, or other entity licensed to sell or give away alcoholic beverages where alcoholic beverages are sold or otherwise provided to those present.
i. No alcohol shall be present at any Pledge activity of a chapter.
j. A sufficient number of mature party monitors must be adequately trained to handle alcohol and its distribution, and must be instructed not to consume alcoholic beverages prior to, or while fulfilling, the role of party monitor.
k. Designated drivers or alternative transportation for those individuals who cannot safely drive their vehicles must be provided at every chapter event
l. Other policies and regulations which may be imposed on fraternities or their members by law or the host institution, adopted by the chapter not in conflict herewith, or inculcated by educational seminars endorsed or provided by the General Fraternity are included by reference
m. The number of persons invited to any event sponsored or co-sponsored by Beta Theta Pi where alcohol is present is limited to three times the chapter size (a 3:1 ratio or 3 guests per member) or, if less, the maximum occupancy of the facility according to fire standards. Larger events are subject to approval, when notified two weeks prior to the event, of the Administrative Secretary.
-- adopted by the Board of Trustees 5/97
4. The possession, sale and/or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances at any chapter house, sponsored event or at any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited