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Traditionally, Friendly Ventures were formed by other chapters or by members-at-large who had moved to a new area without a chapter. Only recently were non-members allowed to Friendly Venture. So in those traditional cases, the existing chapter would "mentor" the new chapter, and you'll see in The Book of the Beta Sigma Phi that there is an actual "Advisor" role so that experienced members can help the new chapter in a formal capacity. This works great if there is a chapter in the area.