I actually have a great appreciation for these chapters with a rich tradition. After going to national conferences you'd never believe the stuff that can come up in conversation
Honestly though I can say I'm damned glad my chapter doesn't have any traditions like this. I can see why exactly they'd be so hard to get rid of.. I mean you had to work so hard and then they expect the chapters to all do a complete 180? It's not really that easy. But it must be.
That paper on your wall doesn't belong to you.. It belongs to your founders. It's just on loan.