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Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Risk Management Presentation 2010
Why do we have to be here today?
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National tells us to
University requires this of us
We have to do this for insurance
Our consultant made us do it
We are under sanctions
Others?
Why should we want to be here?
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To keep members safe at chapter events
To keep our guests safe at chapter events
To inform all members of expectations
To talk about the guidelines
To keep our charter on the wall
Others?
MRG 101 – Pop Quiz
• What does MRG stand for?
– Member Responsibility Guidelines
• When must chapters review the MRG?
– No later than October 25th of each year
• Who must attend the MRG presentation?
– At least 90% of all new members and members
Enough of the easy questions….
MRG 202 – Pop Quiz
• Failure to comply with a sanction for a lower
level violation will result in what?
– A Level III Violation
• True or False - A chapter which has a Level II
or Level III violation during the year will be
rendered ineligible for the Hugh Shields
award?
– True
MRG 202 – Pop Quiz (cont.)
• All members are required to settle disputes
with the Fraternity via what method?
– Binding Arbitration
• What is the Fraternity’s alcohol education
program mentioned in the MRG?
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With the help of your brothers…
• Please break into 14 groups (1,2,3...12,13,14)*
• Each group will review one of the following
guidelines in the MRG (pages 2-3):
*Only 12 groups are needed if the chapter does not have a shelter. If so skip groups 4 and 5.
Groups 1-7
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Group 1 - General Expectations # 3 (page 2)
Group 2 – Hazing (page 2)
Group 3 - Abusive Behavior (page 2)
Group 4 - Shelter Management # 1 (page 2)
Group 5 – Shelter Management # 2 (page 2)
Group 6 - Alcohol and Drugs # 1 (page 3)
Group 7 – Alcohol and Drugs # 2 (page 3)
Groups 8 -14
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Group 8 – Alcohol and Drugs # 3 (page 3)
Group 9 – Alcohol and Drugs # 4 (page 3)
Group 10 – Alcohol and Drugs # 5 (page 3)
Group 11 – Alcohol and Drugs # 6 (page 3)
Group 12 – Alcohol and Drugs # 7 (page 3)
Group 13 – Alcohol and Drugs # 9 (page 3)
Group 14 – Alcohol and Drugs #12 (page 3)
Discussion Questions
• Each group discuss the following questions:
– Literally, what does this guideline say? (read it)
– What is the spirit of the rule? (what does it mean)
– How have you seen other chapters on campus
violate this guideline? (or your own chapter)
– How can our chapter prevent from violating this
guideline?
10 Minutes for Discussion
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Group 1 – General Expectations #3
• The public image and honor of the Fraternity
being the responsibility of every member of
the Fraternity, no chapters shall present, allow,
or permit to continue inappropriate chapter
programming that brings or could bring
dishonor to the Fraternity.
Group 1 – General Expectations #3
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 2 – Hazing
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No chapter of Delta Tau Delta shall indulge in any physical abuse or undignified
treatment (hazing) of its pledges or members. Permission or approval by a person
being hazed is not a defense. Hazing is 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 and
situations include paddling in any form, creation of excessive fatigue, physical and
psychological shocks, quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any
other such activities, kidnapping of actives by pledges or pledges by actives as well
as the forced consumption of alcohol, wearing apparel which is conspicuous and
not normally in good taste, engaging in any public stunts and buffoonery, morally
degrading or humiliating games and activities, late work sessions which interfere
with academic activity, and any other activities which are not consistent with
Fraternal law, Ritual or policy with the regulations and policies of the host
educational institution. Furthermore, chapters shall follow Delta Tau Delta’s Delt
Development Program.
Group 2 – Hazing
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 3 – Abusive Behavior
• The Fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of abusive
behavior, including sexist or sexually abusive behavior, on the part
of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to
include any actions, activities or events, whether on chapter
premises or an off-site location directed toward members or nonmembers or any actions which are demeaning to women or men,
such as verbal harassment. Such behavior includes, but is not
limited, to hazing, fighting, and sexual assault. The employment or
use of strippers, exotic dancers or similar, whether professional or
amateur, at a fraternity event as defined in this policy is prohibited.
Group 3 – Abusive Behavior
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 4 – Shelter Management #1
• The shelter, along with its furnishings and
landscape, should provide for each member an
environment for study, clean and safe living
conditions, and recreational facilities. A sound
program focused on proper maintenance of the
property, along with due regard for host
institution, health, or fire department
regulations, must be followed in each chapter.
Group 4 – Shelter Management #1
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 5 – Shelter Management #2
• The possession, storage and/or use of
firearms, weapons, or explosive or
incendiary devices of any kind within the
confines or premises of the shelter or at
any function sponsored by the chapter is
expressly forbidden.
Group 5 – Shelter Management #2
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 6 – Alcohol and Drugs #1
• No chapter of Delta Tau Delta may purchase
alcoholic beverages with Fraternity funds, nor may
anyone in the name of or on behalf of any chapter
coordinate the collection of any funds for such a
purchase. This includes the purchase of kegs, party
balls and other bulk quantities of alcoholic beverages.
In addition, no alcohol may be served from common
source containers (kegs, party balls or other bulk
containers) on chapter property or at chapter events.
Group 6 – Alcohol and Drugs #1
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 7 – Alcohol and Drugs #2
• The possession, sale, use or consumption of alcoholic
beverages, while on chapter premises, or during a Fraternity
event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter,
or at any event an observer would associate with the
Fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable
laws of the state, province, county, city and institution of
higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or
third party vendor guidelines. Examples of non-compliance
include, but are not limited to, charging admission to parties,
passing the hat, selling empty cups, selling drink tickets, or
having vending machines which dispense alcoholic beverages.
Group 7 – Alcohol and Drugs #2
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 8 –Alcohol and Drugs #3
• The use or possession of any unlawful
drug in any form at any Delta Tau Delta
function or in any Delta Tau Delta shelter
will be grounds for immediate
suspension.
Group 8 – Alcohol and Drugs #3
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 9 – Alcohol and Drugs #4
• Parties and social activities should be
open to members and invited guests only.
Open parties, meaning those with
unrestricted access by non-members of
the Fraternity, without written individual
invitations, are prohibited.
Group 9 – Alcohol and Drugs #4
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 10 –Alcohol and Drugs #5
• All rush functions associated with any
undergraduate chapter or alumni
association or alumni chapter of Delta
Tau Delta will be dry, without the
presence of alcoholic beverages.
Group 10 –Alcohol and Drugs #5
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 11 –Alcohol and Drugs #6
• No alcohol shall be present at any pledge
program or initiation activity of any
chapter. This includes but is not limited
to activities associated with “bid night,”
“big brother – little brother” events or
activities, “family” events or activities
and initiation.
Group 11 –Alcohol and Drugs #6
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 12 –Alcohol and Drugs #7
• No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol
distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as
an establishment generating more than half of annual gross
sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or
otherwise provided to those present. Chapters also may not
co-sponsor functions where alcohol is purchased by other
fraternity chapters, groups or organizations. This shall not be
construed to prohibit the use of third party vendors for chapter
functions that comply with these guidelines and with the rules
of the host educational institution.
Group 12 –Alcohol and Drugs #7
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 13 –Alcohol and Drugs #9
• Drunkenness by members and pledges will be
classified as “conduct unbecoming a member
of the Fraternity” as defined in Article 11,
Section 2 of the Fraternity’s Constitution.
Group 13 –Alcohol and Drugs #9
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Group 14 –Alcohol and Drugs #12
• No member or pledge/associate/new
member/novice, shall permit, tolerate,
encourage or participate in “drinking games”.
Group 14 –Alcohol and Drugs #12
• What is the spirit of this guideline?
• How have you seen this violated on campus?
• What can DTD do to maintain integrity with
this guideline?
Timeout – Stand up, move around
Final thoughts on the MRG
• Investigation and Response
• Local Policies and Procedures
• MRG and the Ritual
Fraternity Response to Violations
• Level I
– Corrective Actions and Sanctions
• Level II
– Sanctions, fine up to $75 per member and up to
possible suspension of Charter
• Level III
– Sanctions, fine up to $150 per member fine and
possible withdrawal of charter
MRG Pages 4 & 5
• Which offenses are Level I?
• Which offenses are Level II?
• Which offenses are Level III?
Code of Conduct
• At this time your Director of Risk
Management should pass around one copy of
the Delta Tau Delta code of conduct for each
member to sign and date. Please return to your
Director of Risk Management to keep on file.
Local Policies and Procedures
• It is the duty of every Delt to know the local
procedures and policies of your campus.
• If you do not know talk to your advisor or
Greek Advisor
• What policies are you aware of at this campus?
• When there is a difference, always go with the
stricter policy.
Ritual
• If we live the Ritual every day, what happens
to the MRG?
– It becomes unnecessary.
– All chapters should strive to live according the
Ritual and the Mission and Values
– What does the Ritual say about risk management?
• (Hint look for “Honor” and “Social”
Closing Discussion
• What questions do you have?
• If you don’t know the answer call your
consultant or the Central Office.
• Have fun, be safe, live lives of excellence.
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