Alcohol Policy
Delta Gamma Policy
For a complete list of Fraternity and Foundation policies, please visit: https://www.deltagamma.org/secure/Policies/Policies.aspx.

Here is a partial listing of policies regarding alcohol:

Title Text
Alcohol Alcohol is forbidden at all Delta Gamma fund-raising events that involve athletic performance and/or require maximum mental alertness and physical condition of participants. Refer to Fund Raising Precautions for more information.
Alcohol/Event Attendance Members and new members may not be required to attend any collegiate function where alcohol is available.
Alcohol/Event Sponsors Delta Gamma Fraternity or Foundation functions may not be sponsored by distributors of alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol/Inspiration and Initiation Pre- and post-events/activities (sponsored or co-sponsored) wherein alcoholic beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to Inspiration/Initiation nor 24 hours after Inspiration/Initiation/Celebration. The Celebration is to be an alcohol-free event.
Alcohol/Pre-Event Pre- and post-event activities (sponsored or co-sponsored by Delta Gamma) where alcoholic beverages are available may take place no less than 48 hours prior to a fund-raising event or 24 hours after the event.
Alcoholic Beverages/Chapter/Fraternity Funds Chapter and/or Fraternity funds may not be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic Beverages/Delta Gamma Property No alcoholic beverages may be served or stored on Delta Gamma property. Note: Property is defined as houses, apartments, lodges, suites, dorms, dorm floors and meeting rooms. This includes yards, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots owned, rented, leased or designated for Delta Gamma use by house corporations or chapters.
Fundraising Precautions

The following precautions shall be taken for all Delta Gamma fundraising events which involve athletic performance and/or require maximum mental alertness and physical condition of participants.

  • An Event Checklist must be completed for each event and approved by the advisory team chairman.
  • Collegiate chapters must have at least one security guard on duty at fundraising events.
  • Alcoholic beverages are forbidden.
  • Any participant or spectator who consumes alcohol during the event or arrives at the event under the influence of alcohol will be disqualified and not allowed to participate in or observe the event.
  • A fully equipped first-aid station with qualified attendants shall be maintained throughout the event.
  • A certified lifeguard shall be in attendance throughout all poolside or water-related events.
  • There shall be no diving competition or exhibition.
  • All participants, including Delta Gamma members, whether participating in the actual event or working the event, shall sign the official liability release form prior to the event. Minors who are unable to obtain the signatures of parents or legal guardians may not participate.
  • Prior to the event, the chapter will contact local law enforcement and rescue organizations to advise them of the time and location of the event.
Overnight/Weekend Parties Delta Gamma collegiate chapters may not sponsor or co-sponsor overnight parties which include men or the service of alcohol.

Complete Alcohol Policies and Procedures are reviewed in the Collegiate Chapter Officers Manual (CCOM), beginning on page 109. An excerpt is copied below and the full text can be viewed at: https://www.deltagamma.org/secure/Media/Docs/Handbooks/ccom_feb_2007.pdf

Delta Gamma Procedures

Reviews
The Fraternity Alcohol Policies and Procedures must be reviewed at the first meeting each semester/quarter.

Alcohol Policies
The Alcohol Policies may be found in the policy link on Anchors Online:

  • Alcohol (Fundraising Precautions)
  • Alcohol/Event Attendance
  • Alcohol/Event Sponsors
  • Alcohol/Inspiration and Initiation
  • Alcohol/Pre-Event
  • Alcoholic Beverages/Chapter/Fraternity Funds
  • Alcoholic Beverages/Delta Gamma Property
  • Membership Responsibility

Alcohol Procedures

  1. An Event Checklist must be completed for social events. Activities, scheduled or non-scheduled, taking place prior to or immediately following the stated time for the event on the checklist will generally be considered a continuation of the party. Out of town events are generally discouraged. Social events that include the service of alcoholic beverages must be approved through the Fraternity's Event Checklist procedures. The event checklist document can be obtained online at: http://www.deltagamma.org/forms/ec_form.doc. A planning guide for such events is also online: http://www.deltagamma.org/forms/ec_plan.doc.
  2. Buses must be provided for all attendees and dates at chapter expense to and from an event. All attendees and dates must ride the bus provided.
  3. Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed on a bus.
  4. A cash bar, provided by the party establishment and staffed by a licensed bartender, may be held outside the room where the event is taking place for those members/new members/guests who are of legal drinking age and who have the proper identification. Alcohol may not be brought into the social event area. Note: In states that do not license individual bartenders, a non-member (minimum age - 25 years old) of any sponsoring/co-sponsoring group or a hired caterer may dispense the alcohol as bartender.
  5. The vice-president: social standards shall furnish the party establishment with a list of members'/new members'/guests' names who are of legal drinking age. The licensed bartender (see note above) must check IDs and this list prior to selling alcohol.
  6. Functions are "By Invitation Only" for Delta Gammas and their guests with a list prepared and posted and copies supplied to advisers.
  7. The chapter hires security to maintain the environment appropriate to a Delta Gamma function.
  8. Once a member/new member or guest leaves a party, he/she shall not be allowed to return to the party.
  9. Party themes should focus on positive entertainment, not on alcohol.
  10. Honor Board and the Chapter Management Team must carefully communicate to the chapter their thoughtful plans to address any inappropriate social behavior most especially regarding the use/abuse of alcohol and drugs among members/new members and guests at group functions. Example: If a guest becomes intoxicated, the establishment will serve no more alcohol and transportation home for the guest will be provided.
  11. Delta Gammas will be held responsible for their guests' behavior at social functions.
  12. Non-salted foods in ample quantities (vegetables/fruit and dip, cheese and crackers, chicken nuggets, sandwiches, meat and cheese) must be available at all times.
  13. Non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, spring water, punch) must be available at all times and in sufficient quantity to serve all participants. Beverages should be served from their original containers into individual cups; avoid serving from any large open container such as a punch bowl.
  14. All social events must be controlled by careful monitoring. Steps to be taken may include serving coffee and food and discontinuing the service of alcohol at a specific time.

 

  
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