HAZING No fraternity member shall take part in hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as (but not limited to): Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises or during fraternity functions, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcoholic beverages; paddling in any form; branding; creation of excessive fatigue, physical or psychological shocks; quests; treasure hunts; scavenger hunts, road trips; or any other such activities carried on in the name of the fraternity; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any of ther activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational insitution and local, state and federal laws. SEXUAL HARASSMENT/ABUSE/DISCRIMINATION The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of abusive or discriminatory behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional in respect to sex, race, ethnicity, physical or emotional handicap, age, marital status or sexual preference. This is to include any actions which are deemed to be demeaning to all but not limited to date/gang rape or verbal abuse. CONTRACTUAL and FINANCIAL ISSUES No chapter, section or region shall enter into a contract or financial agreements using the specific name of Alpha Phi Omega. Qualifying statements as to which chapter, section, or region must accompany all agreements entered into for the purposes of supporting fraternity funtions. This includes, but is not limited to, such agreements as leases, contracts, hold harmless agreements, liability releases, account agreements, purchase orders, and hotel or banquet contracts. ALCOHOL and DRUGS (SUBSTANCE ABUSE) The possession, use and/or consumption of Alcoholic Beverages, during any fraternity event, any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or on the East Tennessee State University campus, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws, policies and regulations of the state, country, city and institution of higher education. The unlawful possession, sale, and/or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances at any fraternity sponsored event, or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited. Chapters, Interest Groups and Petitioning Groups of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity shall not use or condone the use of alcoholic beverages as part of their membership recruitment "rush" or pledge education programs. A violation of this policy shapp be deemed a violation of the membership policies of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity. ETSU states that any organization must register all parties with alcohol. In the occurance of a non-Alpha Phi Omega event all members associated with Alpha Phi Omega are prohibited from wearing any Alpha Phi Omega apparel or insignia which includes but is not limited to pins and letters. PERSONAL PROPERTY Use of personal property in fraternity activities shall be strictly voluntary and the sole responsibility of the owner. Alpha Phi Omega shall not assume liability for personal property used in conjunction with fraternity activities, nor for any damages resulting from said use. TRANSPORTATION ISSUES Any individual who drives or otherwise provides transportation in conjunction with Alpha Phi Omega activites shall obey all applicable motor vehicle laws, including, but not limited to, those concerning vehicle safety, vehicle operation, insurance, and the transportation and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Operators will ensure that vehicles are not overloaded and are driven in a safe manner. Rental vehicles shall be operated in accordance with rental contracts. Use of personal vehicles shall be strictly voluntary and the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner/operator. Alpha Phi Omega shall not assume liability for personal vehicles used in conjunction with fraternity activites, nor for any damages resulting from said use. GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY All activites planned in conjunction with Alpha Phi Omega shall take into account the health and safety of all participants. Planning of Alpha Phi Omega projects and activities will include appropriate personal safety equipment (ear plugs, eye protection, gloves, etc.), training (use of tools and equipment), and supervision. All equipment to be used in conjunction with Alpha Phi Omega activities will be in good working condition and will be used in a safe manner. ADVISORS Advisors and alumni serving Alpha Phi Omega on behalf of their employer or respective volunteer agency (educational institution, youth service organization, etc.) will do so in accordance with the policies of said entity, including but not limited to risk management and personal liability". Advisors and alumni shall adhere to the provisions of this and all applicable policies of the fraternity when engaging in fraternity-related activites. Advisors and alumni shall recognize the appropriate authority of elected or appointed officers, representatives or employees of the fraternity in questions of policy, and shall not engage in activites designed to circumvent fraternity policies. EDUCATION All reasonable efforts will be made to insure each student member, pledge, associate member, advisor, and honorary member shall be instructed on the Risk Management Policies annually. Active chapters will indicate their understanding of and compliance with the Risk Management Policy statement on an annual basis. Organizers of fraternity events will reasonably inform guests (including non-members, alumni, advisors, and visiting members) of applicable policies. All rules and regulations stated by ETSU are expected to be abided by all Alpha Phi Omega members at all times. If any member associated with Alpha Phi Omega violates any of the above Risk Management Policies, a proper punishment will result from the Executive Board after approval from the chapter. The extent of the punishment will be based upon the seriousness of the violation with may include, but is not limited to, probation, expulsion, or the possible involvement of higher authorities.

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