The 'mind-your-own-business' stance seems rather harsh to me. Beginning with "manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind", I would argue that much of the "business" of Alpha can be shared with a loved one and the general public.
Now, if someone wants to know about rituals, or intimate details about how business is conducted that is another matter.
My father belonged to IUL in Maryland and my mother is not Greek. He never shared with her any private information about fraternity business. Still, a lot of what went on was apparrent in the community service that was provided or the other public activities of the chapter. Also, as kids, my brother and I had to fold the chapter newsletter...a copy of which was always in the letter holder. There was no "secret" information there, but one could read all about what was "going on".
I probably just misread or misunderstood what you meant by "what goes on". I certainly believe that there are private parts of "frat business". Still, I think that it is important to share with others (i.e., loved ones and those who are not "frat")the history, purpose, goals and ideals for which we work.
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