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Originally Posted by TSteven
I just want to point out that just because *your* campus IFC (the general your/you) may not allow women at rush events, doesn't mean that on other campuses, women can not attend. Each campus is different and there are no NIC rules that govern women at IFC rush events.
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NIC doesn't have any rules for governing the presence of women at IFC chapter rush/recruitment events, but their "Basic 5" manual for IFC recruitment officers states that there should not be women at events as one of the extra guidelines for the Basic 5. So while they don't prohibit it, they ask chapters to consider why women at men's events are necessary.
I've always asked what the role of the women at the event is - if they are doing something that the men should be doing (i.e. serving snacks/drinks, talking to potential members, providing entertainment, selecting and/or voting on potential members), why aren't the male members of the organization doing it? I can understand having women present as "social icebreakers" but even that can be a questionable role.
And, let's face it, having women present can and probably will add to the liability for the fraternity. An example that potential male members may also do, but women add another risk of bringing alcohol into what should be dry recruitment.