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Pi Kapp College rewarding for attendees I am writing this letter to show my appreciation for Letters the time and effort the Administrative staff put towards the success of Pi Kapp College. Never in my life have I taken part in such an inspirational convention.I have been a brother of Pi Kappa Phi for the past four years and had never taken part in any of the activities sponsored by "Nationals." I realize now how much I have missed over the years.!only wish I could capture the excitement and emotion that I experienced through the week,and pass it on to my fellow brothers in my chapter. Although I have been involved with my chapter for the past four years, the true meaning of brotherhood was not known to me until Pi Kapp College. It is now up to me to instill the feelings and true meaning of Pi Kappa Phi to my brothers during the upcoming semester and hope that my chaptercan be a model chapter that can live up to the standards of the National Fraternity. Michael E. Hufner Epsilon Pi-Virginia Commonwealth On behalfofthe attendees from Epsilon Sigma Chapter, I would like to congratulate . the Administrative Office on having an excellent Pi Kapp College. We all had a great time and learned several new ideas that we plan to implement in our chapter this fall. The guest speakers gave outstanding presentations which made us all understand ourselves and our chapter better. I hope that all future Pi Kapp Colleges are as wellplanned and organized as this one was, and again I would say how appreciative we are of our Administrative Office. Greg Clifton, Archon Epsilon Sigma-Christian Brothers How can I possibly thank the Pi Kappa Phi staffenough for the excellentjob you did
on Pi Kapp College? I have learned more than I ever dreamed I would and truly enjoyed myself as well.!am proud, not only to be a Pi Kappa Phi, but to be associated with people like you. Thank you! Aidan E. Dewey Tau-North Carolina State The representatives of Epsilon Omega would like to thank Durward Owen, the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, the National Council, the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation,and PUSH for an outstanding experience at Pi Kapp College. I am especially proud to attend my second Pi Kapp College and receive and share this instruction. Boyd Goodloe, Archon Epsilon Omega-Texas Tech We would like to thank the whole Administrative Office for an awesome Pi Kapp College. The quality of the presentations was outstanding. We know the ideas and skills we learned will allow our chapter to fulfill its potential. We now face the difficult task ofconvincing the rest ofthe chapter of this fact. For the four of us who attended, Pi Kapp College was an experience we will never forget! Mark Taparauskas Brett Linzer Rich Herman Steve Chow Zeta Beta-California-San Diego
We forgot In the Spring 1988 issue ofThe Star & Lamp,Beta Lambda Chapter-University of Tampa was not given credit for contributing tothe initiation ofthe newlyinstalled Zeta Eta Chapter-University of South Florida.
David Ludwig, of Delta Upsilon Chapter-University of Pittsburg, stands on the Great Wall of China. He visited Beiging, China with his family this summer. Since his mother was transferred by her company to Hong Kong for a year and a half, Ludwig has visited Hong Kong,Thailand and China.
Hazing, sex abuse, alcohol focus of risk management policy Continued from page 2 Prior to the purchasing group's formation, no fraternity could purchase liability insurance without exclusions for hazing, sexual abuse and open parties. Through the efforts ofFIPG,the group's insurer agreed to waive the use of the special exclusion. With the exclusion, insurance was practically worthless due to the fact that the majority of major lawsuits stem from these three areas. FIPG members are able to acquire insurance (and acquire it at a reduced rate) because of the risk management policy the group adopted. The members of FIPG, with the help of insurance experts, drafted the risk management policy in an effort to reduce the risk of lawsuits filed against their fraternities. The policy asks chapters to do little more than uphold the law, and act in a decent and responsible manner. There is nothing new in this policy except for restrictions on the purchase and use of alcohol by chapters. Hazing,sexual abuse and drug use have always been prohibited. The policy requires that chapters obey "any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and university" and that no member "shall purchase for,serve to,or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor...". This entails checking identification and providing a stamp or wristband for those over 21. New restrictions prevent chapters from purchasing alcohol through the chapter treasury and from co-sponsoring an event with an alcohol distributor, charity, or tavern where
alcohol is present. Co-sponsor is defined as profiting monetarily from an event. Open parties where alcohol is served have been prohibited since the 41st Supreme Chapter voted to abolish them in 1987. A closed party is one in which all attendees have been invited,either by written or verbal notice,and a guestlist is checked at the door. Dry rush has been encouraged by the fraternity for many years; now it is mandatory. In addition, the policy discourages "drinking games" and says that"no alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate
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member/novice program or activity of the chapter." Drinking games encourage irresponsible and excessive use of alcohol. And statistics have proven that the majority of hazing accidents are a result of alcohol.
The new risk management policy does not mean chapters must cease their social activity. It simply means that individuals must be responsible in their actions,obey the law, and above all, think first.
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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 or 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 and Safety 1. All chapter houses shall, prior to, during, and following occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards. 2. 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. 3. All chapters shall comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company.
Education Each student member,associate member and pledge shall be instructed annually on the Risk Management Policy of the Fraternity.