Wingin It Risk Management Policy Overview Revised August

“Wingin’ It” Risk Management Policy Overview Revised August 2008

What are some of your favorite places to get wings? ? ?

How do you like them? ? ? n Mild? n Medium? n Hot? n Insanely Hot?

If we eat enough over time we will develop a tolerance to risk

What on earth does this: Have to do with this? ? ? FKT

The more of this at your chapter:

The higher your tolerance for risky and possibly dangerous behavior

By following FKT RM policy n No Fighting n Guest n n Alcohol Free Recruitment Events Lists BYOB n No n Alcohol Hazing Free New Member Events n 3 rd Party Vendors n No Illegal Drugs Firearms

We lower our tolerance for risk

What about your chapter?

Without even knowing it your chapter might be building a tolerance to risk

How can a chapter lower its tolerance to risk? The Creed of Phi Kappa Tau The Ritual Phi Kappa Tau Risk Management Policy

How can the RM Policy help us? Phi Kappa Tau Risk Management Policy

Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol and Drugs n No chapter of Phi Kappa Tau 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.

Alcohol and Drugs Keg Party Ball Comm on So urce

Alcohol and Drugs n 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 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.

Alcohol and Drugs BYOB 3 rd Party Vendor Comm on Sou rce

Alcohol and Drugs n n The use or possession of any unlawful drug in any form at any Phi Kappa Tau function or in any Phi Kappa Tau shelter will be grounds for immediate suspension Parties and social activities should be open to members and invited guests only. Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by nonmembers of the Fraternity, without written individual invitations, are prohibited.

Alcohol and Drugs No It’s the Law!!! Drugs

Alcohol and Drugs n n All rush functions associated with any undergraduate chapter or alumni association or alumni chapter of Phi Kappa Tau will be dry, without the presence of alcoholic beverages. No alcohol shall be present at any associate member program or initiation activity of any chapter.

Alcohol and Drugs rs embe New m Recruits Alcohol Free

Alcohol and Drugs n 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.

Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol and Drugs n Chapters are required to provide someone to explain the RM Policy to its associates and members. This activity must be certified by the chapter advisor and sent in by October 15 th of each year.

Alcohol and Drugs October 15 th: October 15 th RM Wayne Gretzky becomes the all-time leading points scorer in the NHL Policy Overview must be given to 90% of chapter -1989 The Edison Electric Light Company begins operation - 1878

Alcohol and Drugs n No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcohol beverages to any minor (i. e. , those under legal “drinking age”).

Alcohol and Drugs n No member or pledge/associate/new member/novice, shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games”.

Alcohol and Drugs High Risk Drinking

Hazing and Abusive Behavior

Hazing and Abusive Behavior n No chapter of Phi Kappa Tau shall indulge in any physical abuse or undignified treatment (hazing) of its pledges or members. 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.

Hazing and abusive behavior. . . is cruel Hazing. . . …violates your oath . . . is a misdemeanor . . . is grounds for expulsion …is …will not make immoral …could get friends …makes lazy brothers you sued …can lose your charter …HAS NO PLACE IN THIS FRATERNITY

Hazing and Abusive Behavior n 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 directed toward members or non-members 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.

Member Responsibilities of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Hazing and Abusive Behavior Phi Tau’s do not abuse Other Phi Tau’s Other People Period!

Property/Shelter Management

Member Responsibilities of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Property/House Management n The house, 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.

House/Property Management Chapter + = House Corporation A Nice Place to Live During the College Experience

House/Property Management § The possession, storage and/or use of firearms, weapons, or explosive devices of any kind within the confines or premises of the house or at any function sponsored by the chapter is expressly forbidden.

House/Property Management

So… …what is your tolerance to risk? n Mild? n Medium? n Hot?

Local Campus Policies n Campuses vary so make sure you are well versed in your local policies

Resources… Resource Library https: //phikappatau. wikidot. com/ Link. phikappatau. org Feedback on the Presentation? Email cunderwood@phikappatau. org

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