I would speak with the Personal Development officer if I were you and if that does not help petition EC to speak on your own behalf and ask that changes be made in your punishment. BUT be prepared for 1. A "good talking to" and/or 2. the same punishment to stay in tact.
You said that there are other members who are "repeat offenders". Are they not brought to the atttention of the Personal Development coordinator, if not then why? Not every action has to have some serious consequences, such as not taking a little, or being on social probation. There were many times a meeting was held with the PD Advisor, the PD and the member with whom there was an issue and a verbal warning was assigned.
I don't know what you did, but perhaps it may be worse than some of the actions of the "repeat offenders". For instance, getting intoxicated before initiation is MORE THAN FROWNED upon at my chapter, and I am sure there would be something done about that, but if a member is gossiping or shacking at a fraternity house then we usually gave them a warning first off and went from there.
Also, remember, unless it is in writing, hearsay and gossip are not something that the PD will use to speak with a member about.
Sometimes it feels like tattle tailing, but in reality it is just holding everyone to the same STANDARD- thus the term' Standards!
Good luck!
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