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SIGMA DELTA TAU NATIONAL POLICIES No chapter shall have a policy that is in conflict with the National Policies of Sigma Delta Tau, its’ University’s Policies, or the policies of the College Panhellenic organization SECTION I - RISK MANAGEMENT 1. HAZING: 1. Definition. Hazing is defined as any act or tradition that (a) may endanger the physical, mental or emotional well being of another; (b) requests, encourages or suggests violation of any federal, state or local law or university regulation; (c) is mentally or physically demeaning; or (d) requires a personal or menial task of another individual, whether publicly or privately. For example, hazing can include, but is not limited to, deprivation of food or sleep, personal servitude, and wearing anything other than a new member pin to identify new member status. Because hazing is often a violation of state law, Sorority members should also inform themselves about, and obey, any law regarding hazing enacted by the state where the chapter is located. 2. Enforcement and Discipline. The local chapter is responsible for (a) developing procedures to implement this policy and (b) disciplining its members for violation of those procedures. Confirmed violations of the Anti-Hazing Policy of which the National Council is made aware will be grounds for disciplinary action against the chapter and/or individual member by the National Board of Directors.
2. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Sigma Delta Tau (the “Sorority”) sets forth the following policy regarding alcoholic beverages.
1. The Sorority opposes service to or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors and any other violations of the law or of university regulations regarding alcoholic beverages. The Sorority encourages members of legal drinking age who consume alcohol to do so wisely and in moderation. 2. To educate and support its local chapters in these matters, the Sorority’s policy is that chapters should not (a) store, serve or consume alcoholic beverages on property owned, rented, or otherwise designated for regular use, by the Sorority (b) spend chapter funds or assessments on alcoholic beverages; (c) serve/provide alcoholic beverages during mandatory Sorority functions, including any recruitment, membership programming or philanthropy events; (d) hold events at taverns or co-sponsor events with an alcohol distributor; or (e) sponsor or co-sponsor all campus or open events where alcohol is served. At Sorority events where alcohol is served, all of which events are held off Sorority premises, chapters should (i) hire a licensed bartender who undertakes responsibility for determining who will be served and collects payment for the beverage from the persons consuming them; and (ii) provide transportation to and from such events unless members will be walking to the event or taking cabs or public transportation. 3. The chapters and their respective members are responsible for (a) development of specific procedures to implement this policy; (b) compliance with all relevant laws and university policies regarding alcoholic beverage consumption and purchase; (c) imposition of discipline in the event of a violation of chapter procedures implementing this policy; (d) confirmation that a third-party vendor employed to dispense alcohol has substantial liability insurance; and (e) development and implementation of necessary and appropriate alcohol-education efforts. Confirmed violations of the Alcohol Policy of which the National Council is made aware will be grounds for disciplinary action against the chapter and/or individual members by the National Board of Directors. 3. ILLEGAL DRUGS OR NARCOTICS: Sigma Delta Tau prohibits the use of illegal drugs and narcotics on Sigma Delta Tau premises and further prohibits the abuse of any drug or narcotic on said premises, or in connection with Sigma Delta Tau activities. Drugs and drug paraphernalia (including, but not limited to: bongs, pipes, snorters, cocaine kits, roach clips, etc.) are not allowed in any house, suite or dorm floor owned, leased or rented by Sigma Delta Tau. Violation of this policy subjects the chapter to National Supervision and the violator(s) to dismissal 4. FORMALS, DATED FUNCTIONS AND SOCIALS: Sigma Delta Tau supports the NPC resolution which encourages all chapter events be held within the local college community to reduce the potential liability for the chapter and the National Sorority. Sigma Delta Tau prohibits functions outside the local college community. A function held within sixty (60) miles of the college campus is considered the local college community.
Sigma Delta Tau formals, dated functions, and/or social events may last no longer than five (5) hours. Sigma Delta Tau prohibits the chapter from promoting, reserving and using overnight accommodations. Sigma Delta Tau strongly discourages its members and their guests from promoting, reserving and using overnight accommodations, as such actions significantly increase the potential for personal injury and liability. All Sigma Delta Tau members and their guests must use sorority sponsored and contracted drivers for transportation (i.e. limousines, taxis, buses, and vans) to travel to and from all events held over 10 miles from campus. Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances, as defined in Sigma Delta Tau’s National policies, may not be brought on board sorority sponsored transportation. If an event is held within 10 miles from campus and no alcohol is involved, cars may be used. Drivers must have a valid drivers license and personal insurance. SDT does not provide insurance for personal vehicles used for the event. 5. OVERNIGHT RETREATS AND SLEEPOUTS: Overnight retreats and sleepouts are strongly discouraged. They may be approved if the following provisions are satisfied: 1. The Chapter must submit a written request with a clearly defined purpose and detailed description of the event to their National Advisors. 2. Arrangements must be made one month in advance of the retreat or sleepout and confirmed with the National Advisor. Upon confirmation, an agenda, sleeping arrangements and time schedule must be agreed upon. This must be received in writing by the National Vice President of Operations, National Risk Management Chairman and National Advisor, and in the case of New Member retreats for sleepouts, the National Vice President of Programming. Final approval must be obtained by the appropriate National Vice President. 3. An Insurance form must be received in the National Office and at the insurance company two weeks prior to the function. 4. Transportation must follow National Transportation Policy. 5. All Sigma Delta Tau policies must be followed. Use of alcohol, illegal substances and hazing are prohibited. 6. Violation of any of these provisions will subject the chapter to National Supervision and the violator(s) to dismissal.
6. WALK-OUTS: (Road trips, overnights, visitation, new member skip out, ditch, etc.) Walk-outs are strongly discouraged. They may be approved if the following provisions are satisfied:
1. The chapter's National Advisor must be contacted first. 2. The chapter must obtain permission from the Chapter President, the National Advisor, and the Housing Corporation officer of the chapter to be visited. 3. Arrangements must be made at least one month in advance of the visit and confirmed with the Chapter President three weeks prior to the visit. Upon confirmation, an agenda, sleeping arrangements and time schedule must be agreed upon. This must be received in writing by the National Vice President of Operations, National Risk Management Chair-person and both National Advisors at least two weeks prior to visit. Final approval must be obtained from the National Vice President of Operations. 4. An Insurance form must be received in the National Office andat the insurance company for approval two weeks prior to the visit. 5. The visiting chapter must obtain the chapter house rules of the chapter to be visited. These must be obeyed by all the visitors. 6. Transportation must be by bus. 7. All SDT policies must be followed. Use of alcohol, use of illegal substances, and hazing are prohibited. 8. Violation of any of these provisions will subject the chapter to National Supervision and the violator(s) to dismissal.
When entering
into a contract concerning arrangements for facilities for formals/social
functions, vendors (i.e., photographers, specialty items salesmen),
and leases, the following should be done: 2. The Chapter President and Treasurer are to be the authorized representatives to sign for the chapter, signing their names and titles. 3. Social contracts should not be signed if they release the establishment from liability.
4. Goods under contract should be delivered before being paid with a chapter check. Do not deal with anyone demanding pre-payment, however payments of a minimal deposit are acceptable.
8. HUMAN DIGNITY: All members of Sigma Delta Tau should have a positive influence in the direction and achievements of the university community. All sorority activities should promote self-worth, human dignity and a positive Greek image. Sigma Delta Tau prohibits the sponsoring of, or participating in, any activities including competitive games, which are destructive, demeaning, abusive, which promote divisiveness among NPC member groups, or promote a negative image of the Greek community. [See also, the NPC Policy on human dignity, which is incorporated by reference.]
There shall be no firearms, explosive devices, or weapons of any kind on any property owned, rented or used in the name of Sigma Delta Tau Sorority. This includes chapter suites, dormitory space, houses or designated areas. Any person, excluding law enforcement or security personnel, found in possession of such materials shall be subject to disciplinary action and immediate removal from the property.
SECTION II - HOUSING POLICIES
1. VISITATION: Entertaining in public areas of chapter housing owned, rented, maintained or controlled by Sigma Delta Tau shall never exceed the limits set by the campus administration or by College Panhellenic regulations. However, a chapter may set rules more strict than those required by Sigma Delta Tau, the administration, or Panhellenic. Sigma Delta Tau housing is maintained for the benefit of all chapter members. Allowing male visitors in private and\or sleeping areas could infringe upon the privacy of roommates and other members. Male guests MAY NOT be entertained in the private areas of Sigma Delta Tau housing between the hours of midnight and 10:00 a.m. Male guests MAY NOT be entertained in the public areas of Sigma Delta Tau housing between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Male guests MAY NOT be in Sigma Delta Tau housing unescorted. There will be no 24 hour male visitation. Violation of this policy subjects the chapter to National Supervision and the violator(s) to dismissal.
2. LIVE-IN POLICY: All active members and new members MUST live in the chapter house, beginning at the first available opportunity, for a minimum of two years unless the house is filled to capacity WITH MEMBERS OF SIGMA DELTA TAU. Members living at home with their families may be exempt from this policy with the approval of their Local and National Advisor. The capacity of each chapter housing shall be determined by the chapter’s corporation officers. All chapter officers are required to live in the chapter house. If a student elects to study abroad for a semester, she still is responsible for satisfying her obligations under her housing contract. Space in the chapter house shall be filled by a procedure, to be written in each chapter’s local by-laws. Current residents have priority over those wishing to move in. The following specifications are recommended:
1. If there is a shortage of spaces, a point system shall be used to determine who will have the opportunity to move in. 2. If there are vacancies, the house shall be filled by those who have not yet completed their two year live-in requirement. A point system may be used to determine which members are allowed to select first where they will live the following year. Violation of this policy subjects the member to dismissal.
3. STUDYING ABROAD: A student who is studying abroad or participating in an exchange program will not be responsible for any sorority dues during her absence from campus with the exception of her obligations under the housing contract.
4. SUITES AND CHAPTER ROOMS: Suites and chapter rooms not designated as sleeping quarters are not to be used as such unless in accordance with university regulations since there is no security service provided for the women during the night.
5. CHAPTER HOUSE - SUMMER OPERATION: A chapter must be able to meet all summer expenses and must have approval of the National Vice President of Operations to keep the chapter house open during the summer months.
6. NO SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited in any area inside of chapter housing owned, rented, maintained, or controlled by Sigma Delta Tau. Smoking is prohibited at all chapter meetings. There shall be no smoking during any Sigma Delta Tau gathering where Sigma Delta Tau business is conducted (including workshops), whether in the chapter house, on Sigma Delta Tau premises, or at any school\university maintained premises.
SECTION III - MEMBERSHIP
1. OFFICER ELECTIONS: A. One election each year shall be held to fill all executive offices. Officers are required to live within chapter quarters when housing is available. Any exceptions must be approvedby the chapter executive board and the Local and National Advisors. B.
A single slate of officers is recommended. A nominating committee
composed of members of each class shall be elected one month prior
to the election. D. Chapter Officers are strongly discouraged from holding any other offices, including, but not limited to, additional chapter Executive Offices, Panhellenic Offices, Greek Council Offices. E. Chapter Officers may not function as Recruitment Counselors (Rho Chis) unless permission is granted by the National Vice President of Recruitment.
2. SENIOR PRIVILEGE: Senior privilege is a special status that may be granted to seniors who have been contributing active members for a minimum of two (2) years.
Senior privilege is not an automatic status. Senior privilege may be granted after two-thirds (2\3) affirmative vote of the chapter and approval of the National Advisor. Specific requirements for the granting of senior privilege must be determined by the local chapter. Chapter obligations of those granted senior privilege must also be determined by the local chapter as recorded in the local by-laws. A senior, who has fulfilled her housing commitment, may be permitted to live out of the chapter house, chapter suite, or any other chapter housing providing she pay her National fees and ANY fees set by the financial advisor as being necessary to maintain chapter functioning. National fees are to include National Active Dues, Convention Fund Fees, Endowment Fund and Foundation Fund Fees. Failure to pay any or all of these fees shall be cause for dismissal. If there is no chapter housing facility, a senior may be permitted all chapter privileges providing she pay her National fees and any fees set by the financial advisor as being necessary to maintain the function of the chapter.
1. Dismissal is an action initiated by the chapter, National Advisor, or National Council. See our National By-Laws for an outline of procedure. 2. No money shall be refunded for pins and guards in cases of dismissal except under specific direction of the National Board of Directors.
Each chapter must have a Standards Board. 1. Composition a. Standards Board Chairperson, and b. Chapters with less than 35 members have one from each class, or c. Chapters with more than 35 members have two members from each class, and
2. Chairperson a. The Standards Board Chairperson shall live on SDT premises when housing is available. b. It is recommended that the Chairperson have one year Standards Board experience. c. The Chairperson votes only when necessary to break a tie.
3. Election a. The Standards Board Chairperson shall be elected immediately following the election of chapter officers. b. Term of office shall be for one (1) year. c. In chapters having 35 or more members, members of the Standards Board shall not serve concurrently as members of the Executive Committee. d. In chapters having fewer than 35 members, the National Advisor must be consulted before an Executive Committee member may serve concurrentlyon the Standards Board. 4. The Standards Board is charged with the knowledge of and responsibility for the enforcement of National By-Laws, Policies, Rules, Regulations and Procedures, as well as chapter by-laws, Panhellenic and University Rules and Regulations, and house rules if applicable. 5. The Standards Board has judicial jurisdiction including the ability to set and enforce penalties. 6. The Standards Board shall meet whenever deemed necessary according to circumstances. Any chapter member may request such a meeting. 7. Penalties a. Unless property damage is involved, it is not recommended that a fine system be used. b. It is recommended to utilize an established written system of penalties which can be found in the By-Laws, that would relate the seriousness of the infraction to the penalty or loss of privileges imposed.
5. INITIATION: A. A new member who has completed the Sisterhood Development Training and has made grades, may return to her chapter to be initiated, even though she is not enrolled in that University, if this has the approval of the University and Panhellenic. She pays the usual fees to her original chapter and to National. B. When a new member transfers to a school where there is no chapter, the chapter with which she was affiliated and where she has completed her Sisterhood Development Training may petition the nearest chapter to initiate her. This must meet with the approval of the National Board of Directors. The initiation fee which is required by her chapter must be paid to the chapter with which she was affiliated. She will wear the guard of the chapter with which she was affiliated. Her name is to be signed on the scroll of the chapter with which she affiliated. C. When a new member completes her Sisterhood Development Training and leaves school, the chapter can recommend to the National Board of Directors that she be initiated at the nearest chapter. She is to be initiated within a period of one year from the date of her affiliation. This recommendation would have to be approved by the Local Advisor and\or National Advisor. Initiation fees would be paid to the chapter with which she was affiliated, and she will wear the guard of the chapter with which she was affiliated. D. At universities where grades are a requirement for initiation and where a new member has been affiliated for one year and has not made grades but makes grades after a 3rd semester, with the approval of the appropriate University official, the chapter may reaffiliate and initiate her immediately. A reaffiliation fee is due. She may be a 3rd semester new member for one semester following her original affiliation with the permission of the National Board of Directors. If granted, a reaffiliation fee is due. E. Sisterhood Development Training is a maximum of eight weeks required from date of affiliation to date of initiation, unless otherwise mandated by the University or College Panhellenic. When a new member has fulfilled all her obligations, she must be initiated or disaffiliated unless the approval of the National Advisor is obtained.
A chapter initiating without obtaining prior permission from the National Office shall be fined $5.00 per active member. This fine, along with the National fees (for pin and initiation), must be paid within two weeks and the National Office shall notify the National Advisor of the action taken. If a chapter calls the National Office for verbal permission to initiate, a $50.00 charge shall be made. 7. SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENT: 1. Affiliation and Initiation - Full time or part time status, as defined by the college or university, is required for affiliation, initiation, and active membership. A minimum 2.25 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 system is required the term prior to affiliation and\or initiation, except
in the case of a first semester freshman, where no information is available. Individual chapters have the option of setting their G.P.A. requirement higher than a 2.25 but may not go below this minimum. 2. Active Members - To remain in good standing, active members must achieve a minimum of a 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 system each academic term. The chapter may set a higher requirement if desired. 3. New Members shall be initiated at the successful completion of the Sisterhood Development Training unless the University or College Panhellenic demands a minimum scholastic requirement. A new member will not be in good standing if she does not achieve a 2.25 by the end of her affiliation semester.
8. LEGACIES: A legacy is a sister, daughter, granddaughter, step-sister or step-daughter of a member of Sigma Delta Tau Society and shall be given special consideration when she is a candidate for membership. A legacy who is invited to a preference party must be placed on the first or second bid list. 9. NEW MEMBERS: A. A new member is a new member for one calendar year, unless she is initiated during that year. An affiliation is not transferable and the chapter to which the new member transfers is not required to accept her. B. A new member of Sigma Delta Tau who transfers to another campus is deemed to have broken her affiliation with Sigma Delta Tau and may pledge an NPC fraternity on that campus at the earliest possible opportunity. C. Upon completion of initiation requirements at her original chapter, and where it is allowed by the University and Panhellenic, it is not necessary for the new member to repeat her Sisterhood Development Training at the second chapter. D. The initiation of a new member may be deferred with just cause and with the approval of the Local Advisor and the National Advisor. E. A new member who has had her pledge broken by a fraternity, or who has broken her pledge to Sigma Delta Tau, may not be asked to join another fraternity on the same campus for one year from the date she was originally pledged. However, she may be a new member by the same fraternity chapter at any time within that calendar year.
10. INITIATION OF HONORARY MEMBERS: A chapter must obtain permission from the National Board of Directors if it wishes to initiate a House Director, Patroness, etc. All fees pertaining to initiation must be paid to the National Office prior to initiation.
11. TRANSFERS: A. Where feasible, there should be a three month waiting period before a member is affiliated. B. Once a member affiliates with a second chapter, she assumes all privileges and responsibilities of that chapter. She also is subject to dismissal from that chapter. C. Chapters and members must understand that a member who transfers is not required to affiliate with or be affiliated by the chapter at the school to which she transfers. D. A group of transfers may not organize or act as a chapter on a campus. E. A member who transfers to a campus where a new member colony has been established, a new chapter installed, or a chapter reactivated, and who affiliates with the group, may be elected to office where permitted by University regulations.
12. ALUMNAE: A former new member may be invited to become an associate member of an alumnae league and have all the privileges of membership, except those holding office and representing Sigma Delta Tau in Panhellenic.
SECTION IV - FINANCIAL 1. Each chapter shall have a Housing Fund Fee. If the chapter owns or leases a house, the fee shall be a minimum of $100.00 per year per person paid for at least two years. If the chapter does not own or lease a house, the fee shall be a minimum of $35.00 per year paid for at least two years. If the chapter has a suite or apartment, the feel shall be a minimum of $75.00 per year, paid for at least two years. The chapter housing fund shall be kept in a savings account, separate from other chapter monies. 2. Each chapter with housing shall be required to have individual contracts and a deposit of a minimum of $200.00 per person. 3. No member shall receive cash payment or a rebate on their house bill for any work performed in the course of her duties as an officer of the chapter. 4. National and local sorority fees are non-refundable. 5. Anticipated dues from initiates and new members should not be included in the proposed budget of a chapter. These fees should serve as a reserve. 6. A complete copy of the local budget and financial statement is not to be given to the House Director without the approval of the National Advisor. 7. Chapter checking account policies: a. All checking accounts must have at least two chapter officers on the bank signature cards. b. All checks must be co-signed by two chapter officers; under normal circumstances this would be the Chapter President and the Chapter Treasurer. c. Automated Transaction Machines (ATM) may never be utilized by the chapter account; check cards and ATM cards are not permitted. d. Any expenses over $25 must be paid by check. Petty cash is to be used for expenses for under $25; written receipts must be submitted for all reimbursements to be paid by check or petty cash. 8. Chapters may hold public fund raising projects within their own state and university regulations, provided a minimum of 10% of the proceeds be given to the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation Fund. 9. No chapter shall engage in fund raising activities involving their alumnae unless the proposed project is approved by the National Treasurer. This would include, but not be limited to, professional newsletters and directories. 10. Sponsorship by Sigma Delta Tau of retail sales must be reviewed by the National Advisor and the University administration. 11. If a Parents’ Club is raising money for a chapter, it should not contact persons other than those connected with the chapter. 12. Notes must be signed by authorized officers of the corporation for all money advanced to the chapter by the National Organization. 13. Any corporation or chapter planning to spend $2,000 or more to remodel, build or redecorate for a chapter, must secure the approval of the National Realty Chairperson and the National Treasurer. If bids prove more than originally estimated, further approval must be obtained. 14. At the end of the fiscal year, any monies in excess of start-up costs remaining in the chapter treasury shall be transferred to the chapter’s corporation.
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V - MISCELLANEOUS 1. NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE: Sigma Delta Tau is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference and abides by the Unanimous Agreements. All chapters are also bound to do so and to participate fully in the College Panhellenic Association. 2. THE TORCH PIN: The Torch pin shall be worn by initiated members only. 3. NEW MEMBER PIN The new member pin shall be worn only by new members of Sigma Delta Tau at appropriate times. 4. RITUAL: The initiation ceremony used by Sigma Delta Tau is to be the entire ceremony written by Nathan Caleb House and that ceremony is to be universal throughout all chapters of Sigma Delta Tau. 5. CREST/GREEK LETTERS: The crest is to be used or worn only by initiated members of our fraternity. This does not apply to articles bearing the Greek letters “SDT”. It is acceptable to give favors at parties bearing these Greek letters. New members may wear the Greek letters. 6. INTERNET/TECHNOLOGY: A. This policy applies to the Sigma Delta Tau Internet, which is defined as the public and private sides of the sigmadeltatau.com website, any collegiate or alumnae chapter website, any individual websites which reference Sigma Delta Tau or use Sigma Delta Tau marks, any public Internet website (including chat rooms and photo storage sites) where members identify themselves as Sigma Delta Tau members, and any e-mails or instant messaging services referencing membership in Sigma Delta Tau. B. Sigma Delta Tau Sorority is the rightful owner of the name “Sigma Delta Tau,” the Greek letters Sigma Delta Tau, the crest, and the badge. These marks have acquired a secondary meaning and have engendered good will associated with the marks which Sigma Delta Tau must protect and maintain in order to preserve its intellectual property rights. C. Impermissible Use 1. The Sigma Delta Tau Internet may not be used for any purpose which is illegal, immoral, unethical, dishonest, and/or damaging to the reputation of Sigma Delta Tau Sorority; inconsistent with the mission of the Sorority; or likely to subject the Sorority to liability. Impermissible uses include but are not limited to the following: a. Harassment 2. Posting pictures or content on general Internet websites can constitute impermissible use; therefore, discretion should be used in posting to such sites. Pictures or content that are found on general websites which depict possible violations of National Risk Management Policies by collegiate members or chapters will be referred to the National Headquarters for violating Sorority policies. If chapters choose to utilize online photographers for events, photos must be in good taste and must be posted in a password-protected environment. D. Chapter and individual websites must: 1. Comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws; university policies, Panhellenic rules; Sigma Delta Tau Sorority National Policies; and these requirements. 2. Be registered with National Headquarters and include name, date of last update, e-mail address, and/or other contact information for the webmaster on the home page of the website. Contact information must be kept current and readily accessible. 3. Provide a link to the official Sigma Delta Tau Sorority website ( www.sigmadeltatau.com). 4. Portray the image of the chapter and Sigma Delta Tau Sorority in a positive manner. For example, photographs, text, or graphics must not be defamatory or depict or reference vulgar or offensive material, foul language, nudity, criminal activity, alcohol, or drugs. 5. Use the Sorority’s correct terminology. Examples include: “alumnae” rather than “alumni;” “members, collegians, sisters, initiated members” when referring to initiated members, not “actives;” “recruitment” rather than “rush;” “new members” rather than “pledges;” “potential members” rather than “rushees;” “National Headquarters” rather than “Nationals.” 6. Not refer to and/or publish ritual materials or other confidential information. 7. Not be used for personal, commercial, political, or religious purposes, including product endorsements or other advertisements, nor linked to any nonlicensed vendor of Sigma Delta Tau Sorority. 8. Adhere to Graphic Standards to ensure consistency with the National Organization. 9. Limit the posting of personal information in consideration of the personal safety and privacy concerns of members. 10. A password-protected area is permissible on a collegiate/alumnae chapter website. The chapter’s president is responsible for providing a user name and password to the chapter’s assigned Chapter Advisor to monitor the password-protected area. 11. Not post any Sigma Delta Tau publications, official correspondence, or sections of the Sigma Delta Tau Torch without expressed written permission from the Executive Director of Sigma Delta Tau. 12. Not violate the rights of other copyright and trademark owners. Permission must be obtained from the owner prior to using material protected by copyright or trademark law. 13. Convey only correct and current information about the National Organization and the undergraduate chapter. 14. Include a disclaimer on the website indicating the pages are not “official,” and the author is solely responsible for the content. Sigma Delta Tau Sorority does not accept responsibility for the content of chapter and individual websites. 15. Not link to any other collegiate chapter, alumnae chapter, or individual member website other than the chapter’s sister collegiate/alumnae chapter. 16. Comply with these requirements in order to use the Sorority’s marks on a website. Such permission may be revoked under trademark or copyright laws. E. Internet and Related Technologies Policy Violations 1. Sanctions for Internet and Related Technologies Policy Violations not appropriately handled by the chapter’s Standards Board may include any or all of the following: a. A letter of warning from the Board of Directors. 7. TRADEMARK Official versions of the Sorority insignia shall be protected by trademark registration. The design or representation of the torch badge, new member pin, crest, torch symbol, Greek and/or Roman letters Sigma Delta Tau, and the words “Sigma Delta Tau” shall not be manufactured, created, used, or offered for sale by any person, company, or firm except as specifically authorized in writing by the Sigma Delta Tau National Headquarters. Members of the Sorority shall obtain the official SDT insignia only from those companies authorized by the Sigma Delta Tau National Organization. Active chapters may utilize local commercial firms to produce materials for their own chapter needs from time to time, so long as such material is preapproved by the National Headquarters. No design or text that is contrary to the ideals of the Sorority shall be approved. 8. BIG BROTHER\LITTLE SISTER PROGRAMS: Sigma Delta Tau strongly discourages its active members and new members from participating in fraternity little sister programs. Sigma Delta Tau prohibits its chapters from sponsoring Big\Little Brother programs. 9. HOLIDAY SYMBOLS: There shall be no holiday decorations displayed on Sigma Delta Tau property or within the common areas of the chapter house or chapter suite.
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