[jon1856]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

So, you don't think it is fair to let the rushees/pledges know: "Hey, you thought you were going to join the national fraternity, Alpha Beta, but later this semester we are going to disaffiliate and become a local."

As much as the rushee might like the guys in the chapter, what if they don't want to join a local?

ETA: This is a sincere question, not trying to be snarky.

Originally Posted by Kevin

Aside from that, what University is going to stand by and allow an organization to split away from its HQ so that it may haze and ignore sound risk management policy?

-- Don't think so. You won't be a part of IFC and the University will refuse to affiliate with you. Good luck finding new members who want to be a part of that tradition -- especially when the national you split away from recolonizes on that campus.

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Oh, that's an excellent question. I think they will have some complaints (and perhaps more) on their hands if they rush as XYZ knowing that they are working toward disaffiliating and going local.

I see depledging and even some bruised eyes resulting from not being forthcoming with this info.

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Hmmm ... just wondering - who owns the house? I'm very familiar with what happens to breakaway church buildings in the ECUSA - and I'd be very surprised if there weren't clauses in most House Corporation documents dealing with what happens to the house if the national group disbands/leaves campus.

Thank you all for understanding.