Alcohol

  • Kappa Delta Sorority's National Council has developed this policy on alcohol for our chapters to protect the Sorority and its members and guests from the risks associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

    All Kappa Delta chapters must operate in a manner that is consistent with university, local, state and federal laws and policies concerning the serving and consumption of alcohol. Each chapter shall provide its members/new member with the appropriate university alcohol policy and interfraternity council/Panhellenic council alcohol policy. Each chapter shall provide information to its members/new members regarding alcohol consumption and the laws of the state in which the university is located. Anyone planning to consume alcohol at a Kappa Delta sponsored or co-sponsored event must present legal, valid identification. No alcohol shall be present at any co-sponsored function or event held in a men's fraternity facility. Alcohol can only be served at co-sponsored function held at a third-party vendor location.

    No alcohol shall be present at any new member/associate member program or activity of the chapter. All membership recruitment programs and functions that deal with the membership recruitment of new members will be completely dry.

    Anyone who arrives at a function already intoxicated will be denied entry into the function.

    No chapter members/new members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to minors at Kappa Delta functions. Members who provide alcohol to minors will be subject to disciplinary procedures. Minors observed drinking alcoholic beverages must be asked to refrain. Their refusal to cooperate will result in their eviction from the function. These under-age members of Kappa Delta will also be subject to disciplinary actions. Anyone who arrives at a function already intoxicated will be denied entry into the function.

    No alcohol will be dispensed at a sorority sanctioned function except by a designated person over 21 years of age who is not a member of Kappa Delta, and who has not and will not consume alcohol before or during the event.

    There shall be no possession of any alcoholic beverages in any Kappa Delta house, lodge, apartment, suite or room or on any Kappa Delta property.

    No chapter of Kappa Delta may purchase alcoholic beverages with sorority funds, nor may anyone in the name of or on behalf of the chapter coordinate the collection of any funds for such purchase. This includes the purchase of party balls and other bulk quantities of alcoholic beverages. In addition, no alcohol may be served from common source containers (party balls or other bulk containers) on chapter property or at chapter events.

    The sale of alcoholic beverages by any chapter of Kappa Delta is strictly forbidden. No chapter of Kappa Delta shall participate in any activity or action which creates the impression that the chapter is selling alcohol. Examples include, but are not limited to, charging admission to parties, passing the hat, selling drink tickets, selling empty cups, having vending machines which dispense alcoholic beverages, or by using any other direct or indirect means of collecting monies from persons attending chapter functions.

    The chapter hosts no "open" parties (social functions). Individual non-members attending a chapter function do so only by specific written or approved verbal invitation of chapter members who assume responsibility for the welfare of said guests and any damage caused by those guests. A list of individuals' names will be maintained and monitored at the door or entry to the function. Guests and hosts attendance lists are maintained on file after the function.

    No tap system is present at a chapter function unless the tap system is part of a cash bar operated by a licensed and insured third-party vendor. Kappa Delta chapters are prohibited from holding philanthropic events and/or fundraisers in bars or in conjunction with any alcoholic beverage company, manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. No philanthropy event or fundraiser may include alcohol, even if served legally per Kappa Delta guidelines.

    I. Party Definition It is important to understand that Kappa Delta may be considered a "sponsoring organization" or a "cosponsoring organization" of an event simply because of the number of Kappa Delta members taking part in the activity. Consequently, the Kappa Delta Alcohol Policy must be followed if there is a substantial number of sorority members (defined as members and new members) at the event. If the event is held at a men's fraternity facility, the event must be alcohol-free. If the event is held at a third-party location, the Kappa Delta Policy on Alcohol applies to any activity which is implicitly or explicitly sponsored by Kappa Delta. All functions must be by invitation only; there shall be no "open" parties.

    II. Co-Sponsoring Organization Kappa Delta chapters are prohibited from co-sponsoring an event in which alcohol is served or is present at a men's fraternity facility.

    If an event is held at a third-party vendor location, Kappa Delta chapters are prohibited from co-sponsoring a function with an alcohol distributor or tavern where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present. The chapter shall not co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any host chapters, groups, or organizations. Any function co-sponsored or co-financed with any chapters, groups, or organizations held at a third party vendor location, where alcohol is legally present, must meet the following criteria:

    1. The function is co-hosted with not more than one other chapter, group, or organization;
    2. All hosts have a liability insurance policy with a minimum of $1 million basic coverage;
    3. The function is in compliance with all organization policies;
    4. All non-member guests are preapproved by the chapter;
    5. Guests and hosts lists are completed and posted prior to the function and maintained on file by the vice president-standards for four years; chapter must indicate attendance or nonattendance of members and guests at function;
    6. Each host has equal representation of sober monitors during the function; and
    7. Any function which would not comply with the above six criteria is preapproved by the chapter's Chapter Advisory Board and Chapter Service Manager.


    III. Themes Kappa Delta chapters are prohibited from engaging in the promotion of parties with alcohol or alcohol-related themes as the focus for such parties.

    IV. Drinking Games No chapter member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in "drinking games" at any chapter function.

    V. Types and Amounts of Alcohol Hard liquor (above 50 proof) is prohibited from all Kappa Delta parties, including parties co-sponsored with other sororities or fraternities, except those taking place at outside locations at which alcohol is served via a cash bar. Alcohol shall not be served to any person who is visibly intoxicated. The Kappa Delta chapter shall determine prior to a function what types of beverages will be allowed at the event. However, alcohol is only allowed in the manufacturer's single serving containers. Non alcoholic beverages and food must be served as well, and must be available throughout the entire party. Beverages in glass containers, while not strictly prohibited, should be avoided if possible.

    VI. Transportation Transportation shall be furnished to and from Kappa Delta functions at a distance from the campus, and a designated driver must be provided for each bus, van or car. A designated driver/walker who does not drink during the course of the evening or safe alternative transportation must be provided for any guest who is visibly intoxicated during or at the end of the function. The chapter must display a poster at each function stressing responsible driving after drinking, and stating that alternate transportation is available.

    VII. Entrance, IDs, Wrist Bands, and the Bar

    1. The Entrance: There will only be one entrance to a party. The entrance to the party shall serve two purposes: (1) to make sure all persons entering the party are either a member of Kappa Delta Sorority or on the guest list, and (2) to check identification of individuals entering the party. At least one Kappa Delta officer must be at the entrance at all times. If the party involves another sponsoring organization, that organization must provide a list of its active membership and guests and that list must be available at the entrance to the party. The guest and host list should be maintained on file by the vice president-standards for four years.
    2. Identification:All persons shall have their IDs checked at the entrance to the party. Either a valid drivers license or two other picture IDs shall be considered sufficient identification.
    3. Wrist Bands: Wrist bands will be placed on individuals wrists at the entrance to the party and will only be issued to those of legal drinking age. No one will be permitted to possess or obtain any alcoholic beverages without wearing a wrist band. A list of all those receiving wrist bands and a separate list for those who are under age must be completed and maintained on file by the vice president-standards for four years after the function.
    4. The Bar: There is to be a single bar area with designated servers who are of legal drinking age, are not Kappa Delta members, and are not consuming alcohol. No alcohol may be distributed from any other area of the facility. Designated servers will not continue to serve any persons who are visibly intoxicated.


    VIII. Procedures for B.Y.O.B. Parties Once a person of legal drinking age with alcohol has entered the party and obtained a wrist band, they will immediately take their alcohol to the bar and exchange it for the proper amount and type of tickets (i.e. four beers for four tickets designated for that brand of beer). A person may only receive a beverage from the designated server (see above regarding qualifications for servers) in exchange for a ticket and may only receive one beverage at a time. Kappa Delta members must be responsible for monitoring the party to make sure that no one is drinking without a wrist band, that no person is in possession of more than one beverage at a time, and that no one who is visibly intoxicated is being served. All non alcoholic beverages must be in a can or bottle. There shall be no non alcoholic beverages served from a punch bowl, pitcher or any type of open container at any B.Y.O.B. party.

    IX. Cash Bar Where the laws of the state in which the event is to be held permit a cash bar without requiring that the sponsoring organization hold a liquor license, a cash bar is the preferred option.

    X. Ending Times All parties shall have a designated ending time. The bar will be closed, all drinking will cease and no persons may remove their beverages from the bar after the designated ending time.

    XI. Security Professional security services shall be hired to enforce and maintain decorum at all events. Security personnel shall be given a copy of the Kappa Delta Alcohol Policy and requested to enforce it.

    XII. Extra Precautionary Option Where it is economically and logistically feasible, the area where any alcohol is served should be separate from the room where the event is actually taking place.

    XIII. Discrepancies In the event of any discrepancies between the Kappa Delta Alcohol Policy and university, city, state or federal laws or policies, the latter laws or policies will control, unless Kappa Delta rules and policies are more stringent, in which case Kappa Delta rules will prevail.