Chapter meeting secrecy

WhiteRose1912 · #1 04-01-2009, 08:03 PM

We have meeting rituals. So, yes, everything discussed within is completely secret.

KSUViolet06 · #2 04-01-2009, 08:50 PM

We did have this in our bylaws, but really it WAS just common sense.

I wouldn't consider myself to be a particularly old alumna (I graduated in 2006), but I feel like even as recently as when I was in undergrad, we would NEVER discuss anything concerning chapter meeting with our friends.

I feel like alot of newer sorority members lack that type of discretion. If they don't like a decision or something that occured at meeting, it shows up as a Facebook status or on their friend's Walls, and that's entirely inappropriate.

GammaDelt · #3 04-01-2009, 09:02 PM

Thanks you guys. What do you think is the best way to convey this to the sisters without pointing the finger?

AlwaysSAI · #4 04-01-2009, 09:07 PM

In my Phi Sig chapter we had a big problem with people breaking secrecy. We ended up passing an amendment to the bylaws about it.

If a brother knows another brother broke meeting secrecy they can tell any member of EB. Once EB is informed, they handle the situation. But, basically, there is a succession of consequences ranging from a warning (1st offense) to expulsion (numerous offenses).

I think it was a pretty idea, but it doesn't work. No one is going to tattle on their best friend/brother.