24 determined by the organization with the more conservative policy. For example, if a fraternity is unable to invite more than twice their membership, the other organization must abide by the same regulation. In addition, all NSU social/event/university policies remain in effect at all times regardless of chapter risk management policies. If an event is perceived to be hosted by a fraternity/sorority, by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office or by the general student body, then it will be considered a social event, whether it is registered or not. All guidelines apply. Guidelines for Social Events • All social functions must be registered ten (10) business days prior to the event. The fraternity/sorority social event registration form is available on the Fraternity and Sorority Life SharkHub page. If the function involves more than one chapter, each president and social chair must sign the form in order for it to be considered. • All social functions with alcohol must be supplied by a licensed third-party vendor. No BYOB parties are permitted. • According to the NSU Alcohol Policy, only beer and wine can be served. Hard liquor is prohibited. • The sponsoring organization(s) is/are responsible for ensuring that all university and inter/national policies are upheld. Chapter members are responsible and accountable for their members’ guests’ actions at all functions. • Open parties with alcohol, meaning those with unrestricted access by nonmembers of the fraternity/sorority, with specific invitation are strictly prohibited. • No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through chapter funds. Bulk quantities or common source alcohol (I.e., kegs, party balls, cases, punch bowls, etc.) are prohibited and the chapter shall not permit their possession or use by members or guests while on chapter premises or at any chapter function/event. • A chapter shall not sell alcoholic beverages to members or guests by selling tickets or cups, by charging admission fees, by taking up collections, or by other direct or indirect means of collecting monies from persons attending chapter functions. • No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to anyone under the legal drinking age. • No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups, or organizations. • No member shall permit, tolerate, or participate in drinking games. • Social Greek-lettered organizations cannot advertise social events to the public since they are closed functions. In addition, invitations to guests cannot advertise alcohol and should display the following information: “Beverages will be available. Must have valid state issued picture identification for verification of age.” • All events involving alcohol may last for no more than four hours. From Sunday through Thursday, events must end by 10:00 PM and events held Friday and Saturday must end no later than 2 AM. For the last 30 minutes of the event, only non-alcoholic beverages may be served.
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