ZZ-Kai-
Yes, we are of the same mind on G C, but if a majority of your Greek organization are attending, normally in the eyes of the school, it and they will consider it a Chapter function in spite of all you have to say.
That seems to be the norm anymore, and I think has been stated in previous posts, that when X numbers of a certain group attend a party, it can be so considered to be such in their eyes.
Sucks tho!
Risk Management has become such a Strong ideal that it can put anyone in jepordy
The same thing will apply about branding, if a majority of members of said Greek Organization have been branded, the assumption will be that it is part of the Ritual or what ever.
Oh, by the way, you can find branding irons with Greek Letters all the time on ebay
There was even one with LXA on there and I wrote them about it. It was taken off.