Sanctions/Consequences

[33girl]

Originally posted by valkyrie
What is an "event policy" anyway?

I believe she's referring to drinking at events that you're not supposed to drink at (i.e. coming to a dry mixer drunk).

I like kappaloo's idea, although all I can think of is the morgue scene in Fast Times At Ridgemont High.

"Whoa, gnarly!!"

[James]

Was that Fast Times or Night Shift when Henry Winkler ran the prostitution ring out of the morgue? Great movie.

Originally posted by 33girl
I believe she's referring to drinking at events that you're not supposed to drink at (i.e. coming to a dry mixer drunk).

I like kappaloo's idea, although all I can think of is the morgue scene in Fast Times At Ridgemont High.

"Whoa, gnarly!!"

[PsychTau]

Good ideas so far guys! Keep 'em coming!!

However....think "outside" the chapter. Meaning the Greek Community. (I'm a Greek Advisor now, so the merit system/point system for individual won't work....but I might be able to adapt it to chapters not sending representatives to required events.....)

The event policy I'm referring to is registering an event where alcohol is involved....such as a BYOB party where you check IDs, have a guest list, limit the alcohol brought to the party, etc.

Presentation ideas are good....they can present to the whole greek community, and they have to take the time to research and create the presentation....what are some topics they can present on that won't get "old". What would you like to hear from a fellow greek that "screwed up"?

And for the AA meeting suggestion...interesting idea. Most AA groups will schedule a "speaker meeting" every so often, which is open to the public (i.e. you don't have to be an alcoholic to attend). Generally that's where a member (or two) will share their story of alcholism, etc. It's different than a support/discussion meeting. Depending on your community, if you see someone heading down a dangerous road with alcohol, that could be good for them to hear. (Once again, this depends on your community and how the AA groups in your town run. I was familiar with several of the groups due to my previous work in the psych hospital, and knew which ones were "open" to visitors, and which ones weren't so welcoming. Usually the ones that meet in/near a rehab center see lots of new faces quite often, and would be more receptive to educating people).

More thoughts/ideas?

PsychTau

[adpiucf]

If you don't get the mandatory participation for standard events requiring a certain percentage of the membership to attend, you can bar that group from Greek Week or Homecoming... just the threat alone of not having the opportunity to take part will get people to attend.

And failure to register and comply with event policies could result in chapter social probation for a set period.

For those who protested the idea of AA, I apologize for offending, but I was referring to the open speaker meetings, and I'm sorry for not clarifying. As an alternative, you could also make alcohol policy violaters run a program for GAMMA, or specific members have to attend GAMMA meetings, etc.

If a chapter violates a policy, risk mangement, etc., it is a great idea for them to put on an all-campus workshop that also requires Greek attendance. This way, the campus benefits from some kind of educational component, Greeks do good for campus and can be spotlighted in the community and school newspapers, and there's an opportunity to meet PNM's, the offending chapter fulfills their obligation of probation and learn something new... everyone wins. So, if someone violates the alcohol policy, why not make that chapter run a "Party Smart" workshop for the residence halls where they have to present a skit and information on alcohol, party drugs, preventative measures, past news footage, etc...

[non-greek newby]

I'm not in Greek Life, but I know that at my school they assess the organizations with stars, 4 stars being the best and 1 star being the worst. It's just an assessment system. If you stay at 1 star for a certain amount of time, they take certain reprecussions like calling your National Board and so on.

[roqueemae]

Our school's counseling center holds classes specifically for policy violations/disciplineecision making class (making smart choices and how bad choices will get you in trouble) and Alcohol and Drug class (they talk about why it is bad and how it grows from alcohol to harder drugs), or just regular counseling sessions. Maybe approach the center about starting up 1 or 2 classes per semester.

I am working on a masters in counseling. For my alcohol/drug abuse class I went to AA meetings for an entire semester. I learned alot and they do not expect everyone there to participate. Many perticipants are not even sober while they are in the meeting. They have the chip that you can take to promise to stay sober for that day. At the AA office they have listings for open and closed meetings. Closed is meant for alcoholics but open is available for visitors. Also when a milestone is reached (1, 3, 5, 25 years...) many will bring guests to witness receiving that chip.

[PhoenixAzul]

also, AA meetings are so religious and god oriented, a lot of people feel super uncomfortable at them. I know I would.

[Little E]

In regards to risk-management presentations 'fire saftey' is a great one. I know it sounds totaly cheesey, but as SG&D I did one of my workshops on fire and ritual. As a chapter we really looked at WHY fires happen. I got video footage from the Wake Forest fraternity fire, and a few others. It was pretty hard to watch because kids our age did die becuase they couldn't get out of bed, had unworking fire alarms etc. Then as the video was ending. I arranged for a security officer to come in and pull the alarm with out the chaper knowing. We disucssed where we meet if a fire occurs, and talked about exit strategies during a party or at night. Esp with parties, how we get our guest out of the house safely.

Then we moved onto ritual. we looked at where ritual takes place, fire exits and the saftey of using real candles. We have since reconsidered and use a different location for our ceremonies because the safty risk was just too high.

We also learned to use a fire extinguisher and set commonly worn clothing material on fire. It was pretty interesting.

With groups that repeatedly violate alcohol policies, what about doing community service at a recovery home. Working with people who are trying to get their lives in line can be very powerful. (And what chapter doesn't need more community service)