All college chapters are responsible for annually instructing their
members and associate members about this risk management policy.
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 or setting sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, must be in
compliance with any and all applicable laws of your state, county, and
city.
2. The sale of alcohol, by any chapter is prohibited. This prohibition
includes any action that is a functional substitute for the sale of
alcohol such as: charging for admission to parties, passing the hat,
selling empty cups, or selling drink tickets.
3. Alcoholic beverages may not be purchased with chapter funds. Nor, may
the purchase of alcoholic beverages be undertaken or coordinated by any
member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter.
4. Chapter events may not involve the use of bulk quantities of alcohol,
kegs of beer or any common source container of alcohol. All alcoholic
beverages consumed at chapter functions must be purchased and brought by
the individuals attending the function or through a cash bar operated by
a licensed establishment where the function is held. Any legal use of
alcohol should not involve unlimited quantities, the encouragement of
rapid consumption, drinking games, or the direct or indirect pressuring
of any person to consume alcohol.
5. No chapter shall sponsor open parties, meaning those with
unrestricted access and without specific invitation, where alcohol is
present.
6. All recruitment activities shall be dry; that is without the use of
alcoholic beverages.
7. No alcohol may be present at any associate (non-initiated) member
activity.
8. No chapter may co-sponsor, co-promote or co-finance an event with a
bar, tavern, distributor of alcohol, charitable organization, or student
organization where alcohol is sold, given away or otherwise provided.
9. The possession, sale and/or use of any illegal drug or controlled
substance at any Sigma Tau Gamma house or Fraternity sponsored event is
prohibited.
Hazing
No chapter, colony, collegiate member or alumni member may conduct or
condone hazing. Hazing activities are defined as: "Any activity taken or
situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises,
to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, 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; wearing of apparel that is
conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in stunts and
buffoonery, morally degrading or humiliating games and activities, and
any other activities that are not consistent with academic achievement,
fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the
educational institution or applicable state law."
Sexual Abuse
The Fraternity does not condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on
the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This
includes any actions that are demeaning to any person including but not
limited to date rape, gang rape or verbal or written harassment.
Fire and Safety
1. No chapter may be housed in or use the services of a structure that
does not meet minimum fire and safety requirements of local civil
authorities.
2. Only licensed firearms may be stored on fraternity property. Firearms
storage must comply with all local and state laws and must be secured in
a locked case or with a locked trigger guard. Ammunition must be stored
separately from any firearm.