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Originally Posted by rastaone
ive talked to many of my brothers as well as several advisers, and they believe that within the vision and goals and whatever of MOP, you should not drink (responsible social conduct and some other stuff?).
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When I was a starting founding father we had a lot of problems with the brotherhood aspect because of diversity and differences in opinions on alcohol, MOP translation, and etc... It was so bad, Mike Wolfard TOLD us to get drink together, lol.
The fact that they use "Responsible Social Conduct" as a means to say no alcohol is funny. Almost all social conduct in college is alcohol related, so if they meant no drinking, they should of put "No Social Conduct," lol.
Drinking is fine, as long as it it responsible, even under age. I dont think you drinking a couple beers is going to hurt betas image. However, getting shit faced drunk and running through the campus butt naked will hurt betas image (i learned the hard way!!!). So keep that in mind. Of course, the code of Beta HAS to say that it does not encourage underage drinking, and that makes total sense, cause, well its the law.
On the issue of campus image, this is a tricky thing that only time will heal. First thing, never complain about Beta to ANYONE outside of beta. Not even your closes friends, because if a conversation comes up about beta or fraternities, they may not say what you said, but their attitude in the discussion will reflect what you said. I found that was the key thing on our campus, b/c we had the same reputation at first. Talk positive about all the greeks outside your beta circle, and encourage your other bros to do so as well. Secondly, for those you think are social akward, take them on as your little project. This was the same case for our chapter two. Go with those guys to parties, encourage them to liven up (of course dont get them trashed). However, get them talking, as your friends to talk to them. Even if you dont want to be seen in public with them, inviting them over to your room for like a game of beer pong or kings helps (yes, those are drinking games, which also arnt condoned, but are good social lubricants for the socially akward)