Interesting that the nationals (from your post I am assuming you mean all the nationals represented on your campus) are "dictating" the terms.
Not all nationals can (or should) do this. I know PhiDelt and SigmaNu nationals can dictate new rules and force implementation, without undergraduate involvement.
However, I know that LXA, and other nationals, must have changes such as this approved by the undergraduates at their national conventions. The undergraduates themselves would have to vote themselves dry nationwide. (I doubt we will see this happen in a majority of nationals).
Personally, I think it might be a good idea to go this route. Alcohol use is so prevalent in some chapters that the membership is blinded to the real purpose of why they should be there. I don't think a completely dry policy will fly anywhere, but a definite step back from where chapters are now is needed - maybe only allow alcohol at functions with a 3d party vendor...
Penguin is correct in her perception with BGLO/LGLO's use of alcohol....
As GLO members, we often will state that we strive toward a "higher standard" than non-Greeks. We must take the lead in walking the walk, otherwise, our mottoes fall on deaf ears....
As far as the insurance industry is concerned, 33, did you know that Fraternities and Sorority insurance ranks in the top two or three "risk" categories for insurance companies to cover? Think about why that is true, that is where the change needs to happen, not because it is insurance, but because of the risks taken....
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Don't be your brother's keeper; rather, be your brother's Brother.
[This message has been edited by LXAAlum (edited June 23, 2000).]
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