The Interfraternity Council would like to address issues and incidents that have occurred with guests visiting fraternity housing. We appreciate that so many students feel comfortable enough to come to our chapters to have a good time; however, we can no longer ignore the increasing disregard and disrespect we have seen for the fraternities and our homes. Throughout the past few semesters, we have had to deal with fights, lack of respect for rules and policies, theft and vandalism of property within our chapter facilities and a host of other inappropriate actions.

     Problems like the ones mentioned above in no way help the fraternities nor Monmouth College. Furthermore, incidents like these only perpetuate the typical fraternity stereotypes that the Interfraternity Council has worked so hard to dispel. The Council is currently taking steps toward improving the image of Greek life here on campus. However, for this goal to be achieved we need the support of the entire campus community.

     We hope all the students at Monmouth College take notice of this letter and respect our outreach to the campus. The chapters of the Interfraternity Council take pride in our brotherhood, ritual and community, but we can no longer tolerate disrespect for our rules and members. We ask only that you respect the rules and policies of the College to ensure the safety of our chapters and that you respect our building as the home that it has become for all of us.

     Thank you,

     Mr. Perry Mason, President

     On behalf of the chapters of the Interfraternity Council