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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06
I now feel like we’re splitting hairs. And if this is a violation of our national policy, then my entire chapter, along with our District President (who is now the Director of Collegiate Chapters) broke this rule. We all went out to eat at Applebee’s during a “closed weekend,” for lunch… I mean, come on… at what point do you draw the line?
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Well, that's the question, isn't it? Where does a group draw the line?
To be fair, I don't think I was splitting hairs at all. It seems to me that the plain language of the policy you quoted says that insignia are not to be worn by any member, collegiate or alumnae, "in a location where alcohol is abused." Period, with no qualifications. You described a hypothetical where you are wearing your badge in a location (Applebee's) where alcohol is being abused ("someone across the bar, that I didn't know, was wasted and acting like a jackass").
I'm not questioning whether what you describe would be acceptable to your organization, nor am I suggesting that you, your entire chapter or your district president have been scofflaws. I'm just trying to fit it with the plain language of the policy you shared.
Sorry, but it seems to me that the example you gave proves 33girl's point.
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