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ALPHA CHI SIGMA FRATERNITY
Risk Management Policy
Adopted by the Supreme Council on June 13, 2010.
Its Three Objects guide Alpha Chi Sigma, the Professional Chemistry Fraternity. The National Fraternity, as a resource and
support organization, provides the following Risk Management Policy to govern its own events and to guide its chapters as
they conduct local events. The responsibility for implementing this policy at local chapter events remains with the local -
.. .. chapters. In addition, members are responsible for their and their guests' compliance with this policy.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS 9. Events at which alcohol is available shall have a guest list,
with all attendees registered and with age verification at the
1. The possession, use and/or consumption of ALCOHOLIC door. Any alcohol present is the responsibility of the individual
BEVERAGES, while on Chapter premises, or during an official who provides it. A safe ride home program should be provided.
who provides it. A safe ride home program should be provided.
Fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by
the chapter, must be in compliance with any and all applicable 10. It is recommended that events where alcoholic beverages
u laws and regulations, whether they be those of the state, are present be conducted at establishments licensed for the sale
province, county, city or educational institution. and service of such beverages.
2. No alcoholic beverages shall be purchased through the 11. This policy shall be an integral part of membership training
Fraternity or Chapter treasury, nor shall purchase of such materials. It should also be posted at the door of all parties.
beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated Each guest should sign in when they arrive indicating that they
by any member in the name of or on behalf of the Fraternity or have read, understood, and agreed to follow these regulations.
Chapter. The purchase and/or use of a bulk quantity of 12. Any violation of this policy may be the subject of discipline
alcoholic beverages, e.g., kegs, is against Fraternity policy. by a local chapter or by the National Fraternity if it is aware of
3. The Fraternity's name shall not be associated with any event the violation. If Alpha Chi Sigma receives information alleging a
co sponsored with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization violation of the Risk Management Policy by a chapter, it will
or tavern/bar where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise conduct an investigation appropriate to the circumstances and
provided to those present. take any necessary action. The investigation will give the
Chapter an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
4. No alcohol shall be present at any rushing, pledging, or
initiation event or at any pledge or chapter meeting. HAZING
5. It is against Fraternity policy to sponsor events at which The Fraternity does not tolerate or condone any manner of
non-members of the Fraternity, unless specifically invited, have hazing. Hazing activities are defined as: "Any action taken or
unrestricted access to alcohol. situation created intentionally, whether on or off Fraternity
6. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrass-
in "drinking games"while on Chapter premises during a ment, harassment or ridicule." Such activities include, but are
Fraternity event, or at any event sponsored or endorsed by a not limited to: the use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation
chapter. of excessive fatigue; physical or psychological shocks; and any
other activities inconsistent with Fraternity Law, ritual or policy,
7. The possession, sale and/or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or or with the applicable laws and regulations of the state,
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES at any Chapter house, at any province, county, city, or educational institution.
Fraternity sponsored event, or at any event that an observer
would associate with the Fraternity, is strictly against Fraternity SEXUAL ABUSE
policy. The Fraternity does not tolerate or condone any form of sexually
8. Any function where alcoholic beverages are present shall also abusive behavior, whether physical, mental, or emotional, on the
have non alcoholic beverages and food available, part of its members. This includes any actions that are demean- ;
ing to any person or group, including but not limited to date
rape, gang rape, or verbal harassment.
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