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Alcohol and Drug Policy
Purpose and Scope
In compliance with Federal, States and University statutory requirements, Beta Gamma Nu is committed to a drug-free environment where students can pursue a higher education free of illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. The purpose of this policy is to support the creation of an environment that is healthy and conductive toward our educational goals for all the members of this Fraternity and the community at large.
This policy applies to all members of the fraternity at every level and when the Fraternity is represented in an official manner. This includes members Active, Sustaining, Alumni; including prospective members, colonies and interest groups.
Rules of Compliance
In any activity or event sponsored or endorsed by the Fraternity, including those that occur on or off campus or Fraternity premises:
(1) Beta Gamma Nu, its members, and guests must comply with all federal, state, provincial, and local laws. No person under the legal drinking age may possess, consume, provide, sell or be provided alcoholic beverages.
(2) Fraternity members and guests must follow the federal law regarding illegal drugs and controlled substances. No person may possess, use, provide, sell, and/or manufacture illegal drugs or other controlled substances while on fraternity premises or at any activity or event sponsored or endorsed by Beta Gamma Nu.
(3) Alcoholic beverages must either be: (1) provided and sold on a per-drink basis by a licensed and insured third-party vendor (e.g., restaurant, bar, caterer, etc.); or (2) brought by individual members and guests through a bring your own beverage (“BYOB”) system. The presence of alcohol products above 15% alcohol by volume (“ABV”) is prohibited on any Fraternity premises or at any event, except when served at an event by a licensed and insured third-party vendor.
(4) Common sources of alcohol, including bulk quantities, which are not being served by a licensed and insured third party vendor, are prohibited (i.e., amounts of alcohol greater than what a reasonable person should consume over the duration of an event).
(5) Alcoholic beverages must not be purchased with Fraternity funds or funds pooled by members or guests (e.g., admission fees, cover fees, collecting funds through digital apps, etc.).
(6) Chapters must not co-host or cosponsor, or in any way participate in, an activity or event with another group or entity that purchases or provides alcohol, illegal drugs or controlled substances.
(7) Chapters must not co-host or cosponsor an event with a bar, event promoter, or alcohol distributor; however, a Chapter may rent a bar, restaurant, or other licensed and insured third-party vendor to host a chapter event.
(8) Attendance by non-members at any event where alcohol is present must be by invitation only, and the Chapter must utilize a guest list system. Attendance at events with alcohol is limited to a guest-to-member ratio not to exceed 3:1 and must not exceed local fire or building code capacity of the [chapter/organizational] premises or host venue.
(9) Any event or activity related to the new member process (e.g., recruitment, intake, rush, etc.) must be substance free. No alcohol or drugs may be present in any event or activity related to new member activities, meetings, or initiation ceremonies, including but not limited to “bid night,” “Big/Little” events or activities, “family” events or activities, and any other ritual or ceremony.
(10) Chapters, members, or guests must not permit, encourage, coerce, glorify or participate in any activities involving the rapid consumption of alcohol, such as drinking games.
(11) Members are prohibited from drinking while wearing Beta Gamma Nu Greek-lettered clothing or paraphernalia in public or on social media.
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Hazing Policy
The term “hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with other persons, against any individual or group of individuals, regardless of affiliation, whether or not committed on Beta Gamma Nu property, for the purpose of recruiting, joining, pledging, initiating, admitting, affiliating, or for the purpose of retaining membership in an organization that causes an individual or group of individuals to do any of the following, regardless of a person’s willingness to participate:
A) Be coerced to violate federal, state, provincial, local law, or Beta Gamma Nu Risk Management policy.
B) Be coerced to consume any food, liquid, alcoholic liquid, drug, or other substance in any non-customary manner which subjects the individual or group of individuals to a substantial risk of emotional or physical harm which includes but not limited to sickness, vomiting, intoxication, or unconsciousness.
C) Endure brutality of a physical nature, including but not limited to whipping, beating, paddling, branding, dangerous physical activity, or exposure to elements or endure threats of such conduct that results in mental or physical harm.
D) Endure brutality of a mental nature, including but not limited to activity adversely affecting the mental health or dignity of the individual, sleep deprivation, exclusion from social contact or conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment or endure threats of such conduct that results in mental or physical harm.
E) Endure any other activity which adversely affects the health and safety of an individual, including but not limited to the disruption of academic performance or class attendance, required designated driving programs, line ups, calisthenics, or personal, physical, or financial servitude.
F) Any Beta Gamma Nu member involved directly/indirectly or having knowledge of such activities will be put on a disciplinary hearing by a Judicial board and can have his membership terminated for such actions.
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Sexual Misconduct Policy
Purpose and Scope
Beta Gamma Nu strives to be an inclusive part of our collegiate communities. As mature, responsible Fraternity men, it is incumbent upon us to conduct ourselves in the most respectable manner. The purpose of this policy is to support the Fraternities position of zero-tolerance for any form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. Sexual misconduct is a form of sexual harassment and may create a sexually hostile environment that adversely affects participation in certain activities/events. All members are bound by Federal, States and University statutory requirements with respect to sexual misconduct. This is including, but not limited to, definitions around consent, sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation. Beta Gamma Nu is committed to creating a safe environment where students can pursue higher education free of toxic and sexually abusive behavior.
This policy applies to all members of the fraternity at every level and when the Fraternity is represented in an official manner. This includes members Active, Sustaining, Alumni; including prospective members, colonies and interest groups.
Rules of Compliance
(1) Beta Gamma Nu fully supports the notion of “enthusiastic or affirmative consent,” where it is recognized that consent to sexual contact is mutual and without the use of manipulation, coercion, or threats. Engaging in any sexual activity without first obtaining affirmative consent to the specific activity constitutes sexual misconduct and is a violation of this policy, whether or not the conduct violates any civil or criminal law.
(2) Members are prohibited from engaging in any actions, activities or events, whether on Fraternity premises or an off-site location which are demeaning to women or men, including but not limited to verbal harassment, sexual assault by individuals or members acting together.
(3) Any and all members that lay witness to the occurrence of sexual misconduct is obligated to report it to applicable and respective authorities.
(4) The employment or use of strippers, exotic dancers or similar, whether professional or amateur, at any Fraternity activity or event as defined in this policy is prohibited.
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Assault & Battery Policy
Purpose and Scope
Beta Gamma Nu is committed to a violence-free environment for members within campus communities where they can pursue a higher education and create positive peer relationships. The purpose of this policy is to support the understanding of acceptable behavior with respect to assault and battery among members and members of the community at-large.
This policy applies to all members of the Fraternity at every level and when the Fraternity is represented in an official manner. This includes members Active, Sustaining, Alumni; including prospective members, colonies and interest groups.
Rules of Compliance
(1) In any activity or event sponsored or endorsed by Beta Gamma Nu, including those that occur on or off Fraternity premises, no Chapter, member or guest shall engage in assault and battery, as defined in the state statues in which the activity or event occurs.
(2) Members found to have engaged in assault and battery anywhere, as defined in the state statues in which the incident occurs will have their membership status reviewed through the appropriate Fraternity procedures.
(3) Any member found to be an aggressor of a violent physical altercation in any activity or event sponsored, endorsed or attended by Beta Gamma Nu members will have their membership revoked through the appropriate Fraternity procedures and will no longer be recognized by Beta Gamma Nu. The membership statuses of any other members involved in physical violence in any capacity will be reviewed by the appropriate authorized Fraternity body.
(4) All incidents of assault and/or battery at any activity or event sponsored or endorsed by Beta Gamma Nu, including those that occur on or off Fraternity premises, MUST be reported to the National Board within a twenty-four-hour period and to be reported to respective University authorities within seventy-two hours; regardless of involvement of members or guests.
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Firearm, Explosives and Incendiary Devices Policy
The possession and/or use of firearms, explosives, and/or incendiary devices at the Chapter house, on any Chapter or General Fraternity property (or property that could reasonably be considered a “Chapter house” or “Chapter facility”) or at any Chapter or General Fraternity function is strictly prohibited. In addition, if any individual Member or Members should possess and/or use firearms, explosives, or incendiary devices at any individually-initiated activity that is not on Chapter or General Fraternity property and could in no way be considered a Chapter or General Fraternity-sponsored event or function, possession or use of these devices by the Members involved is not dis-allowed under our Laws but must be in accordance with state, local, and federal laws.
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Retaliation Policy
A Brother cannot seek repercussions against another Brother or nonmember for whistle blowing or collaborating with forces within or outside of Beta Gamma Nu for reporting on a Brother or group of Brothers for breaking or attempting to break any of the above listed policies.
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Distribution Policy
A copy of the Risk Management Policy will be given to every new Brother within their first official meeting. When the RMP has an update, it will be redistributed to entirety of the membership. A current RMP will always be available on the Member’s Only Website and the Official Beta Gamma Nu website.
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