I'm "almost" a current collegian (I graduated about 4 months ago).
No offense, but you really can't get at them if they go to a party "not as XYZs". If they want to organize rides etc together - that's their perogative. They shouldn't do that (eta: organizing the non-sorority social outing) during meetings of course, and an alum at the meetings would stop that.
As for co-sponsoring and underage drink - that's a liability|legality issue I can see why you're against it.
I'm always for a sorority dealing with itself, too much interferance from above will only make it worse. Inform them of the rules, let them know they'll get caught. When they are caught, send them to your version of standards and let them deal with it. If your standards council isn't working properly - well, that's another issue all together, and that should be dealt with by the appropriate parties.
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Originally posted by DCDisney
Yes, this is a sorority. No chapter house, only a common area inside a dormitory floor. Parties took place at privately leased houses in a city, off-campus.
Sorority either attended a party, after organizing attendance, transportation, themed costumes or clothing, or they actually co-sponsored a party with a fraternity group.
"Approved" vs "unapproved" means the parties were not in compliance with the GLO's risk managment policies and procedures. Unapproved means the events weren't approved by the proper GLO-designated advisers, etc. before the events happened.
Parties were funded by "passing the hat". Official sorority funds were not used. It isn't an issue of spending money they shouldn't have, or writing checks out of the sorority account. They funded the party "underground" or passing the hat.
Alcohol was consumed by minors. Alcohol was served via common source, like a keg.
BTW .... nationals have been brough in over the past few years. I don't think the chapter members "fear" the nationals, but I also don't think they respect them either. They just tolerate their brief visit, and then go back to their partying.
Maybe taking individual membership action (suspending people, or "kicking them out") should happen. Would that be a deterrant to chapter members in the future ?
Yes... I'd love to hear from current collegians. Honestly, what do you think would help stop this ???
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