I would have a very difficult time 'recognizing' an underground member as a brother - this is hypocrisy against the organization. As members, we pledge to follow the rules and regulations of the order and the institution to which we belong - simply going underground to avoid costs will only make a bad situation worse. What if something happens with an underground member, insurance will not cover it, nor will the national organization assist in legal defense. The chapter will be on their own.
To be a TRUE brother/sister of your organization means to do it the RIGHT way, the way the founders meant it to be - which means to follow the Consititution of your Order. Not doing so is disrespectful, not only to the founding members, but to the greek community at the school, and, ultimately, to the underground members themselves. Who could take pride in a membership they are not legally allowed to enjoy and display with pride?
Bottom line, Don't be a fraud, be a true brother.
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Don't be your brother's keeper; rather, be your brother's Brother.
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