As in effect on August 1, 2024.

Fraternity Regulation 4.2 (Revised)

CHAPTER AFFAIRS / Ritual and Initiation Ceremony

Revised February 3, 1996

4.2.1. The impression that the Ritual makes upon a candidate for membership and the members of the chapter depends largely upon the manner in which it is presented. The individual members of the chapter should be familiar with all parts of the Ritual.

4.2.2. The complete Initiation Ceremony shall be read in an active organization meeting during the first month of each school year unless an initiation is scheduled to be conducted within the first two months of the school year.

4.2.3. Each active organization shall carry out all provisions on the Ritual exactly as specified, without alterations or additions.

4.2.4. The Initiation Ceremony shall be in the charge of a Ritual Committee appointed by the president of the active organization. The vice president of the active organization shall serve as chairman of this committee.

4.2.5. Within twenty-four hours after the Initiation Ceremony, the secretary of the active organization shall forward to the National Office a report on the initiation, stating the full names of the men who were actually initiated and explaining the situation in case any man for whom permission was secured and who was not initiated (Form E).

4.2.6. Because the presentation of the Ritual is a solemn event, there shall be no distractions permitted during its presentation. The presence or use of any alcoholic beverages during a Ritual presentation is specifically prohibited.

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