Revised February 9, 2007
TRIANGLE FRATERNITY RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
The goal of Triangle Fraternity is to develop balanced men in the fields of Engineering, Architecture and Science. We aim to do that by providing an environment that fosters personal growth and professional success. This includes taking an interest in the personal well-being of each of our members.
Triangle Fraternity recognizes that use of alcohol is part of the social fabric of American culture. Alcohol awareness and education will continue be a important aspect of the fraternity educational programming for its chapters and members.
Triangle Fraternity expects its members to properly respect the laws and regulations governing the chapters and individual members, create an environment of responsibility, and to live the Triangle Code of Ethics.
The Risk Management Policy of Triangle Fraternity includes the provisions which follow, and shall apply to all fraternity entities and all levels of fraternity membership.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
The possession, use and/or consumption of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on chapter premises, during an official fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, must be in compliance with any and all legal agreements and the applicable laws of the state, province, county, city, or property lease agreement, and must comply with Triangle Bring Your Own Alcohol (aka BYOB) or Third Party Vendor guidelines.
No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated in the name of or on behalf of the chapter, unless through a third-party vendor with a valid liquor license. The purchase or use of common sources of such alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to kegs, party balls, or cases, is prohibited.
No chapter members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under legal "drinking age"). Chapter members shall confront members who are engaging in or enabling underage drinking.
The possession, sale, and/or use of any CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (other than those obtained with a legal prescription) or ILLEGAL DRUGS at any chapter house, sponsored event, or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited.
No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcoholic distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.
No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.
All rush and/or recruitment activities associated with any chapter will be DRY functions.
OPEN PARTIES, where alcohol is present, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, shall be prohibited.
No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program or activity of the chapter.
HAZING
No chapter shall conduct hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as:
"Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution."
SEXUAL ABUSE
The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions which are demeaning to women including but not limited to date rape, gang rape or verbal harassment.
FIRE, HEALTH & SAFETY
All chapter houses shall, prior to, during, and following occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards.
All chapters must have posted by common phones, emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and must have posted evacuation routes from chapter houses, common areas as well as posted on the back of the door of each sleeping room.
All chapters shall comply with loss control recommendations as reported by the insurance company.
The possession and/or use of firearms or explosive devices of any kind within the confines and premises of any chapter facility or location is strictly prohibited.
EDUCATION
Each chapter shall educate annually on the Risk Management Policy of Triangle Fraternity and the lawful and responsible use of alcohol.