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Originally posted by Contessima
I can't speak for Kappa Kappa Psi or music fraternities other than SAI and PMA, but I know we're DRY fraternities. We're not allowed to drink at fraternitity functions including socials (I know many PMA chapters break this rule, and I know some who have been disaffiliated for it); we're not allowed to spend fraternity funds on alcohol.
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Actually, Phi Mu Alpha is
not a dry fraternity, at least not according to any national policy. Our risk management policy on alcohol provides (abridged):
1. The use of alcohol is prohibited as a recuitment tool or at rush functions, especially since the majority of prospective members are likely to be under age.
2. In the instances that persons of legal drinking age wish to partake of alcoholic beverages at functions which are sponsored wholly or in part by chapters of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, only members of the chapter who are of legal drinking age shall serve alcohol, and those serving alcohol shall be responsible for ensuring that those who drink are of legal age in accordance with prevailing regulations. Members of Phi Mu Alpha who serve minors alcoholic beverages, either wittingly or unwittingly, shall not be indemnified against the penalties which may result.
3. Chapters which choose to incorporate alcohol consumption by persons of legal drinking age in social functions shall be deemed hosts, and shall be responsible for the safety of those in attendance at such functions and are expected to designate drivers.
4. Chapters which provide alcoholic beverages at social functions shall be deemed responsible for the safe conduct of persons who have become intoxicated, and shall be prohibited from allowing such persons from leaving the event unescorted in an intoxicated state.
5. Due to the legal liability incurred by the provision of alcoholic beverages at sponsored events, chapters shall be prohibited from the sponsorship of events where alcoholic beverages are served for the purpose of raising funds, or where attendance is not limited to members of the chapter and a reasonable number of invited guests.
"While the fraternity recognizes the right of persons of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages, it does not condone excessive use of alcohol among its members or in conjunction with chapter sponsored activities. Chapters are expected to encourage responsible attitudes on the consumption of alcohol, and to take every precaution against contributing to an environment conductive to alcohol abuse on the part of its members and/or invited guests."
As far as drinking in letters go, there is no prohibition against it. The Fraternity expects brothers to refrain from acting in any way that discredits the Fraternity, especially if we are wearing letters so that our conduct could be a more obvious reflection on the Fraternity. Thus, responsible (and legal) drinking in letters is not a problem, while drinking to excess would be.