Pi Rho Zeta, Inc.
RISK MANAGEMENT
POLICY
The
Risk Management Policy of Pi Rho Zeta includes the provisions which follow and
shall apply to all fraternity entities and all levels of fraternity membership.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
1. The possession, sale, use or consumption of
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, while on chapter premises, during a fraternity event. in
any situation sponsor or endorsed by the chapter, or in 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.
2. No alcoholic beverage may be purchased
through chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be
undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of, the
chapter.
3. OPEN PARTIES, meaning those with
unrestricted access by nonmembers of the fraternity, without specific
invitation, where alcohol is present, shall be prohibited.
4. No members, collectively or individual
shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e.,
those under legal 'drinking age').
5. The possession, sale or use of any ILLEGAL
DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES by any member or associate, is strictly
forbidden
6. 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.
7. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a
function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters. groups or organizations.
8. All rush activities associated with any
chapter will be a DRY rush function.
9. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage,
or participate in "drinking games"
10. No alcohol shall be present at any
pledge/associate member/novice program, activity or ritual of the chapter.
HAZING
No
chapter, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Hazing is defined by New York State Penal
Law:
A person is
guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person’s
initiation into or affiliation with any organization, be intentionally or
recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical
injury to such person or a third person and thereby causes such injury class A
misdemeanor.
A person is
guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course of another person’s
initiation or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly
engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such
other person or a third person
Morally degrading
or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not
consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the
regulations and policies of the educational institution is strickly forbiden by
Pi Rho Zeta.
SEXUAL
ABUSE AND HARASSMENT
The
fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexist or 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 or men including but
not limited to date rape, gang rape or verbal harassment.
FIRE,
HEALTH AND SANITARY
1. All chapter houses will meet all local
fire and health codes and standards.
2. All chapters will have posted by common
phones emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and will have posted
evacuation routes on the back of the door of each sleeping room.
3. All chapters will comply with
engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company.
4. The possession and/or use of firearms
or explosive devices of any kind within the confines and premises of the
chapter house is expressly forbidden.
EDUCATION
Each
member or candidate shall be instructed annually on the Risk Management Policy
of Pi Rho Zeta Fraternity. Additionally, all members or candidates shall
annually receive a copy of Risk Management Policy.