Erik I would like to echo Jonos thanks to you.
For those that dont know, Eric Conard and I go back to the inception of BX the Local that became LX Z in 1966.
I also agree with Jono about hazing at my Chapter. I would rip and roar and do the same as He suggested. He and I know each other very well also.
Now back to the subject of IHQ and Zetas.
First off, the Rules and Regulations are written down for all Zetas to read and follow. These are in Officers Manuals that also include Houseing Corporations.
Therefore, I place before you as Brothers the idea, that it is not up to International to patrol, but to work with Zetas.
If there is a problem it should be taken care of first by the Active Zeta, not to depend on International to make visits and be the Bad Guys.
EM1843, if it is as you said about Kip Zurcher and what He said, then He was wrong. But not having been there and knowing anything but what you reported, it is hard to make a sure fire decision. If is an If.
When We as Active Members realize this, then each Zeta will be a better Zeta.
We should also remember, "HAZING" is verboten, a NO NO! Period. It has been continusally spelled out.
I along with many GC Alums and Brothers if we find out about this type of thing will blow a very big whistle.
Take care of your own, dont blame IHQ if the Shit Hists The Fan.
No one told the Zeta to do it.
My major dissapointments have been:
1. Alfred, in NY, not backing them up when they did no wrong.
2. ASU several years after the fact when they were rebounding.
3. U. Alaska, where they are not getting the backing because of distance.
4. NC A & T, a Historically Black College where it was decided to try a great experiment of placing a "Supposedly" White Fraternity there.
I admired LXA for being the first for doing this and was very proud. But when I found out that IHQ was upset that they were given a year extension, then I was upset because it did not seem to be working.
I have been working with Members that I met at GA and am doing what I can to help them get along.
Two of those members are crmdogge and aggielxa of GC.
I for one am proud of the Staff of IHQ and what they are trying to do. For the Majority, We have More Staf than most other Greek Organizations.
Just check out their web sites like I do. Some are so thin that you wonder how in the world they stay open!
So, dont blame IHQ for the woes, Remember, Home is where the heart is, take care of yourselves first, keep Risk Management Insurance down. It starts with you first.