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Recognizing its responsibility for the social well-being and welfare of its members; and with the objective that the social atmosphere and environment of its chapters be one in harmony with the spirit and ideas of these fraternal organizations; Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity and Tau Beta Sigma Sorority adopt this policy related to controlled substances.

1. The possession, consumption, and distribution of alcoholic beverages by a chapter or colony at any function given in the name of or for the local benefit of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity or Tau Beta Sigma Sorority shall be strictly prohibited.
2. There shall be no sale of alcoholic beverages by a chapter or colony.
3. Chapter or colony funds shall at no time be used to purchase alcohol.
4. No chapter or colony shall sponsor or co-sponsor any activities which are classified as an "open-party" that is characterized by unrealistic and/or public access to alcoholic beverages.
5. No chapter or colony may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization, or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of an annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to those present.
6. No member and/or prospective member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in "drinking games" at any chapter activity or function.
7. No alcohol shall be present at any prospective membership, pre-initiation, or initiation activity of the chapter.
8. The Fraternity and Sorority directs its chapters to implement a membership recruitment program involving non-alcoholic activities.
9. Chapters are directed to develop a comprehensive alcohol awareness program of education on the responsibilities and liabilities of alcohol possession, consumption, and distribution.
10. The Fraternity and Sorority directs its chapters to develop a balanced social program which incorporates creative, non-alcohol oriented programming.
11. The chapter executive committee is directed to supervise the design and implementation of the chapter's social programs so that they conform to the spirit of this policy. It is further directed to take corrective and/or disciplinary measures when warranted on any individual who negatively affects the well-being of the chapters through the use of alcoholic beverages.
12. The possession, consumption, and distribution of illegal drugs by a chapter or colony at any function given in the name of or for the local benefit of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity or Tau Beta Sigma Sorority shall be strictly prohibited.

The Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity and Tau Beta Sigma Sorority base their position upon recognition that clear evidence exists that the abuse or illegal use of controlled substances can erode the foundations of fraternalism and diminish the complete attainment of the goals and objectives of the organizations and the educational community.