Risk Management Policy

Saturday, 25 April 2009 19:20 Last Updated on Saturday, 25 April 2009 19:31 Written by Eric Whiteside

     

Delta Beta Lambda Risk Management Policy:


Alcohol & Drugs: The Risk Management Policy of Delta Beta Lambda includes, but is not limited to, the following provisions which shall apply to all fraternity chapters, members, officers, and at levels of fraternity membership.
1.     The possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by any fraternity member or guest while on chapter premises, during an official fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter must be in compliance with all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city, institution or other controlling entity.
2.     Abuse of the consumption of alcoholic beverages by any fraternity member or guest while on chapter premises, during an official fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter shall be prohibited.
3.     To clarify the policies stated in (1) and (2) above, the following regulations are adopted but are not meant to be all inclusive:
a.     No fraternity members, individually or collectively, shall purchase for, serve, or sell alcoholic beverages to minors (i.e., those under legal "drinking age")
b.     No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury, nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of the chapter. Pooling of funds is not permitted
c.     No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations
d.     All recruitment activities will be dry functions
e.     Common containers (punch bowls, etc.) for serving alcohol or bulk distribution of alcohol including kegs, party balls, etc., are strictly prohibited unless supplied and managed by a licensed caterer (i.e., third party vendor)