Just one more thing to think about: imagine 1-2 years from now one of the more intelligent and responsible actives does some research and takes it upon himself to go over your head and approach HQ about making a change to the policy. Imagine that it is a thoughtful, reasoned argument to their Risk Management person or attorney and that person agrees that the canadian chapter could be given some leeway as long as they take extra precautions A,B,and C when hosting a keg party, as a compromise.
And imagine how loyal the chapter will feel towards you, the person who told them that "this is the rule" despite the fact that you knew the actives felt that the rule didn't make sense to them.
HQ may tell you and the chapter that "no, the rule is the rule for every chapter" but at least you've done your part in advocating for the chapter.
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