2009/2010 Risk Management Charter Revocations and Suspensions

[exlurker]

Kevin, based on the update report in the Syracuse student paper (see below), I guess you can add another to your list of “RMF closures.” See

http://www.dailyorange.com/news/frat...lose-1.1951581

Excerpts from ^:

. . . The six-member National Council voted unanimously to revoke the chapter's charter Friday, said Janine Grover, marketing and communications director for A Chi O National Headquarters. There is a chance for the chapter to recolonize at SU but not until after a significant period of time, Grover said.

"There were behaviors that were unhealthy for the chapter," Grover said. Grover could not go into specifics because of the National Headquarters privacy policy.

For the past year, National Headquarters has been working with SU's chapter, discussing multiple issues the headquarters had with the Lambda chapter, said Grover of National Headquarters.

The Lambda chapter was put on probation last spring for "severe risk management violations," according to the letter to alumnae. National Headquarters' staff members made multiple visits to the SU chapter and worked to implement a plan for improvement, including hiring a resident adviser to live in the house.

But the chapter continued to violate the terms of the probation and university policies, according to the letter.

"Closing a chapter is the hardest decision a National Council has to make, and we would never reach that decision lightly," Grady, the national president, said in the letter. "At this time, we simply don't believe we can successfully bring this chapter back to health given the risk management policy violations involved and the campus culture that does not support a positive Alpha Chi Omega experience." . . .


The Alpha chi Omega press release is posted on their HQ site:

http://www.alphachiomega.org/uploade...%20Release.pdf
Excerpt:

[I[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Indianapolis, IN – Alpha Chi Omega’s National Council voted unanimously to close its Lambda chapter at Syracuse University, effective immediately. The decision came as a result of unresolved risk management violations. Current collegiate members were granted alumna status.

“Closing a chapter is the hardest decision a National Council has to make, and we would never reach that decision lightly.” stated Marsha Grady, National President. “That said, we have clear standards and expectations for members of this organization. In this situation, despite our clearly communicated expectations and significant resources devoted to changing chapter culture, this chapter has failed to live up to Alpha Chi Omega standards.” . . . [/I]

[exlurker]

Hi Kevin. For your list, I guess.

Beta Theta Pi is closing its chapter at Ohio University (Athens OH). Alcohol and other policy violations are cited as among the reasons. See

http://thepost.ohiou.edu/main.asp?Se...rticleID=33541

“Oxford, Ohio - February 1 - Beta Theta Pi's Board of Trustees, in collaboration with OU Beta alumni leaders and university officials, announced tonight the closure of its Beta Kappa Chapter at Ohio University. Founded on the Athens campus in 1841, the chapter currently posts 47 undergraduates, including 37 initiated and 10 pledge members. . . .”

[exlurker]

Upate on Alpha Chi Omega closure at Syracuse:

http://www.dailyorange.com/news/frat...sure-1.1998273

[U Go Glen Coco!]

Originally Posted by exlurker

Upate on Alpha Chi Omega closure at Syracuse:

http://www.dailyorange.com/news/frat...sure-1.1998273

So I visited the Save the Lambdas Tumblr site mentioned in the article.

I can understand the desire to reach out and get others to voice their support of Lambda Chapter. Some of the posts were heartfelt and emotional pleading with HQ to reconsider. But some really had some private laundry.

I don't know guys. If your chapter's on the verge of closing, and you want to see it re-open someday, maybe it's best not to take your fight to the internet?

[33girl]

Well, I personally find it very odd that a national president granted (via phone of course, but still) what appears to be a private interview with a student newspaper. It comes off as being unsure of the decision that was made and trying to plead your case that you did the proper thing.

Of course, if the newspaper twisted what are basically press releases and such, I take it back.

Don't even get me started on the title of that article.

[gatordeltapgh]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Well, I personally find it very odd that a national president granted (via phone of course, but still) what appears to be a private interview with a student newspaper. It comes off as being unsure of the decision that was made and trying to plead your case that you did the proper thing.

Of course, if the newspaper twisted what are basically press releases and such, I take it back.

Don't even get me started on the title of that article.

No one at HQ or on the National Council is unsure about the decision to close the chapter. I don't know where the quotes originated, phone or press release, or some other source. The reporting by the Daily Orange and the misguided online efforts of some collegians and alumnae are disturbing including the misstatement of facts by those just mentioned.

Bottom line - all members are accountable for their actions, upholding our values and following policy.

[exlurker]

Hi Kevin.

I think this news has been reflected on irishpipes' and Lane_Sig's lists, but maybe not on the one in this thread?

http://m.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs....emplate=wapart

Reportedly Delta Phi Epsilon has closed its (now former) chapter at SUNY - New Paltz, effective April 13.