Risk Management Presented by Linda Boland

Watchcare An Alpha Phi Promise © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

 Alcohol  Drugs  Peer Pressure  Men Risks Of Being A College Student © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

 Alcohol  Hazing  Illegal Acts Alpha Phi Policies On Risk Management ALL MEMBERS SHOULD HAVE A COPY IN THEIR MEMBER NOTEBOOK © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions “Do you mean that as a Chapter President I could be held responsible for someone getting hurt at one of our events?” “Could I actually be sued?” Frequently Asked Questions “Do you mean that as a Chapter President I could be held responsible for someone getting hurt at one of our events?” “Could I actually be sued?” © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Responsibility of the officer planning the eventResponsibility of the officer planning the event Two-weeks prior to the eventTwo-weeks prior to the event Reviewed with the Executive Council & Chapter AdviserReviewed with the Executive Council & Chapter Adviser Risk Management Audit Form © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions “Can our Chapter Adviser cancel an event, like our formal, if we don’t fill out a Risk Audit Form?” Frequently Asked Questions “Can our Chapter Adviser cancel an event, like our formal, if we don’t fill out a Risk Audit Form?” © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions “Does Alpha Phi define an event by using the number of people at the event?” Frequently Asked Questions “Does Alpha Phi define an event by using the number of people at the event?” © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

DUCK DESCRIPTION… IF IT LOOKS LIKE A DUCK, WALKS LIKE A DUCK AND ACTS LIKE A DUCK… THEN IT’S A ! Definition of A Chapter Event © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions “I share an apartment with an Alpha Phi. So, if she and I decide to drink wine in our own apartment, is that an Alpha Phi event?” Frequently Asked Questions “I share an apartment with an Alpha Phi. So, if she and I decide to drink wine in our own apartment, is that an Alpha Phi event?” © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions “Can Alpha Phis attend functions hosted by other groups?” Frequently Asked Questions “Can Alpha Phis attend functions hosted by other groups?” © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

WHEN DOING SO THEY MUST REMEMBER THAT THEY REPRESENT ALPHA PHI! WHEN DOING SO THEY MUST REMEMBER THAT THEY REPRESENT ALPHA PHI! Chapter Members May Attend Functions Hosted By Other Groups © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

 Assign party buddies or teams to be sure someone will notice if a sister is in trouble.  Transportation plan to ensure members get to and from the event safely.  Confront sisters who are breaking the rules or behaving inappropriately.  Chapter programs on topics such as self- defense, sexual assault and alcohol awareness. How To Practice Watchcare © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

 New members should understand Fraternity rules and expectations.  Big sisters provide support and do not haze.  New Member activities never include alcohol. New Members and Risk Management © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Responding To Inappropriate Individual Behavior  Sends a message to chapter members  Helps chapters avoid inappropriate group behavior  If not, then the Fraternity has to step in © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Emergency Procedures  Updated by the Chapter President each semester  Reviewed at least annually with the chapter  Posted by President and Vice Presidents’ phones © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

BE SAFE HAVE FUN! © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

About Linda Boland… Served Alpha Phi as a volunteer: Chapter Adviser District Governor Recruitment Administrator Director of Extension Executive Board Vice President Collegiate Operations International Executive Board Served Alpha Phi on staff: Director of Collegiate Membership Gamma Kappa - CSU Long Beach © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.

Risk Management was made possible by gifts to the Alpha Phi Foundation  Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc. “Risk Management.” All rights reserved. Reserved for the exclusive use of Alpha Phi International, Inc., members. No part of this manual shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of Alpha Phi International, Inc. © 2003 Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc.