[Kevin]

I'd take it a step further. Personally I think hazing is a reprehensible practice and I'd love to see it stamped out. It just takes individuals with courage who respect their organizations ideals -- or the law, your choice.

If you encounter those types of situations give a call to the national HQ, you should be able to even remain anonymous. What typically happens in these cases is either the chapter is totally closed (what's it matter to you -- you were probably going to quit anyhow), OR serious house cleaning where many members will lose their membership.

The makeup of national organizations IF new members understand what is at their disposal (in most cases they don't) are there to protect their members.

Good luck!