National Risk MGT

Alcohol and Drugs:

1.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 Sigma Tau
Gamma Fraternity, must be in compliance with any
and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and
university. This includes the laws regarding the
serving of alcoholic beverages to minors.
2.SALE OF ALCOHOL by any chapter of Sigma
Tau Gamma is strictly forbidden. This is to include
any action that can be remotely construed as
alcohol sale, such as: charging admission to parties,
passing the hat, selling empty cups and selling drink
tickets.
3.The possession, sale and/or use of any ILLEGAL
DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES at
any Sigma Tau Gamma house or sponsored event
or at any event that would allow a normal observer
to view one as associated with the Fraternity is
strictly prohibited and will be grounds for the
immediate expulsion of those involved.
4.Each member and associate will be
Instructed on the drinking-age laws,
regulation-of sale-laws, open-container laws and
other laws pertinent to the chapter's jurisdiction,
specifically dramshop liability, implied consent, and
hostliquor liability. Instruction shall also be provided
with the goal of engendering in each member a
sense of responsibility toward the welfare of those
who consume alcohol, the encouragement of
intervention to prevent any person from drinking to
excess or from engaging in any potentially
dangerous activity, including driving a motor vehicle
while under the influence of alcohol. Instruction
must also be provided on emergency procedures to
be employed as a result of alcohol abuse.
5.No "GRAIN ALCOHOL," and any such distilled
liquor that exceeds 100 proof, or above 50 percent
pure-grade alcohol per volume, is to be served in
any form or mixture during a Fraternity-sponsored
event, due to the destructive and immediate effects
that such high alcohol concentration can cause.
Furthermore, any legal use of alcohol will not
involve providing unlimited quantities, no activity
shall encourage rapid consumption of alcohol, and
no person shall be forced for any reason to
consume alcohol.
6.All RUSH ACTIVITIES associated with any
chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma will be DRY, that is,
without the use of alcoholic beverages. The ideals
and concepts on which the Fraternity stands are not
dependent on alcohol.
7.OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with unrestricted
access, and without specific invitation, shall be
prohibited.

8.NO PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WITH CHAPTER FUNDS. This
includes the purchase of kegs of beer or any
common-source container of alcohol. All alcoholic

beverages consumed at Sigma Tau Gamma chapter
functions must be brought by the individual brothers
attending the function or through a cash bar
operated by the establishment where the function
is held.

9. No chapter may co-sponsor with a distributor of
alcoholic beverages or tavern (holder of a liquor
license) a fund-raising, charitable, or other event
where beverage alcohol is being served, without a
certificate of liability insurance naming the chapter
as an additional insured in the minimum amount of
$ 1 million, valid on the date of the event. Hazing :

The Fraternity will not tolerate nor condone any
form of hazing. Hazing is defined as: Paddling in
any form; physical exercises resulting in excessive
fatigue or exhaustion; deprivation of normal sleep
and rest; any form of corporal or mental
punishment; the placing of anyone in actual or
simulated peril or jeopardy of health; undignified
methods and stunts; either public or private quests;
treasure hunts; road trips, late work sessions or any
other activities which interfere with scholastic
achievement of the associates.

Sexual Abuse :

The Fraternity will not tolerate nor condone
any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of
its members, whether physical, mental or emotional.
This is to include any actions that are demeaning to
women, including, but not limited to, date rape,
gang rape or verbal harassment. Any such actions
will be cause for expulsion of individual offenders
and/or charter suspension.

Fire and Safety :

1.The Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity hereby mandates
that no chapter shall be housed in or use the
services of a structure which does not meet
minimum fire and safety requirements of the
community. The chapter will be responsible to
provide the National Office by November 15 of
each year a written statement from the local fire
inspector proclaiming the chapter or its facilities are
safe for habitation or regular use.

National Risk Management Policy