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Originally posted by DeltAlum
Every year has been tough. I agree.
Unfortunately, the only way I see it "tapering off" is for members and chapters to stop openly breaking the rules, the law and being generally stubborn or dumb.
We're all sick of hearing about liability and risk management, but without taking them seriously, the Greek System has an excellent chance of being sued out of existance. That's why we're seeing the hazing and alcohol rules. In many cases, it's the reason the university administrations are turning against us. They don't want the liability either.
This isn't a game. It's real serious. It's survival.
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Well I think it will. Cultures don't change overnight. This is why many fraternities have policies of waiting 3 or 4 years before allowing groups to reapply for a charter. This ensures that the new group will be able to form its own traditions and practices.
Unfortunately, I think that's what it needs to come to. If a chapter can't cut it and follow the laws of the land and the rules that they had the opportunity to create and influence at our Grand Chapter then they don't need a charter. Maybe someone a few years down the road can pick up where they left off.
I think if national organizations show they are serious about making their chapters follow the rules, university administrations will be more conducive to GLO's. Especially in schools that rely on donations, GLO members BY FAR give more money than those that were unafilliated.