Chapters and members are not
permitted to impose any mental or personal tasks or
allow any form of hazing. Any chapter officer or
member responsible for allowing such activities shall
immediately be removed from office or membership.
ASUF policy strictly forbids hazing, which is defined
as any act or tradition that endangers the physical,
mental or emotional well-being of a new member and/or
member; requests that encourages or suggests violation
of city, county, state or national law; is mentally
or physically degrading; or a personal or menial task
of a new member and/or member, regardless of location,
intent or consent of the participants.
Examples of hazing include,
but are not limited to, embarrassing and/or required
stunts and costumes; harassing; interrogating; line
ups; scavenger hunts; kidnapping; tuck-ins; personal
services; drinking or eating on command, request or
suggestion; deprivation of sleep or food; treatment as
a second-class person.
Hazing corrupts the true meaning
of fraternal life and the belief in our faith. It
negates the values of love, support, trust, kindness,
and compassion that ASUF affirms. Because ASUF represents
a faith that is based on loving your neighbor there
is no place for hazing. Violation of ASUF hazing policy
by a member or candidate for membership will result
in expulsion.
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