Okay, I guess maybe b/c we are one of the groups that has this policy in place, I just don't understand why everyone is so confused.
Here is AXiD670's simplified interpretation of this policy:
- Dry fraternity, dry house - can co-sponsor a mixer with them at their house.
- Wet fraternity, dry house - can co-sponsor a mixer w/ them at their house.
- Wet fraternity, wet house - can co-sponsor a mixer w/ them at a licensed, 3rd party vendor.
All this new rule means is that if the XYZ house is a wet house, we cannot co-sponsor a function w/ them
at their house.
Our rules explicity state that the policy does not restrict any member's independent attendance at a fraternity event that is in compliance w/ any applicable state, nat'l or local laws, or university regulations.
As far as a Friday night party at the XYZ house goes, it's a free-for-all. Tailgating, another free-for-all. As long as each individual member is complying w/ any and all applicable laws or regulations, neither she nor the sorority has anything to worry about.
Edited to further explain: If XYZ has a wet house, and they are throwing a Friday night open party, then yes, AZD members can attend this party, b/c it is not a co-sponsored mixer.