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cancel the event and;
assist us in the issuance of IP infringe- ment takedowns…a capability the program did not have up until two years ago. "I want to thank the IPP committee for their support and initiative to move the vending program forward. Together we have made great strides and updates to benefit the membership as well as our licensed vendors," Peterson concluded.
3. Inform law enforcement authori- ties and local elected officials, including the mayor’s office in the municipality of the unsanctioned event and law enforcement; 4. Notify the: o Fraternity’s General Counsel; o Fraternity’s Insurance Carrier; o Applicable province leadership; o Executive Directors of all named National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations listed as event co- hosts and sponsors when appli- cable. 5. Notify a university/college Dean of Students office when the event
In the December 2000 Journal, Brother Thomas also stated, “…we (the Frater- nity) Must Not and Cannot allow our name to be attached to anything that is not an activity sanctioned by our Frater- nity.” Brother Thomas’ statement refers to another aspect of the Fraternity’s IP: social events, especially those where the public is invited to attend. The only fraternal entities authorized to host a social event or any event where the public is welcome are Grand Chap- ter, provinces, and active alumni and undergraduate chapters. The Fraternity prohibits all chapters under disciplinary action or holding a retired status from sponsoring an event. All individuals (fra- ternity members and non-members) and entities, such as event marketing firms, party promoters, consortium of individu- als including non-members, or a group of fraternity members, are prohibited for sponsoring and hosting an unsanctioned event and explicitly naming Kappa Alpha Psi or any chapter in the event’s market- ing. This restriction includes using all Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity registered trademarks, symbols, and images to market the event.
appears to be campus related event involving undergraduate students.
As a reminder, all active chapters and provinces must complete and submit the required insurance checklist via www. kappaorg.com to obtain authorization to hold the social event(s) and place the event(s) under the Fraternity’s Event Insurance policy. The IPP Committee, IHQ, and the Grand Board of Directors trust that all provinces, chapters, and brothers will adhere to stated policies concerning social events and IP. “Our licensed vendors are an intricate part of the fabric of our brand and repre- sentation. As they continue to represent us, lets continue to support those who support Kappa,” stated Robert Peterson. Leading with the vending program and our vendors has been rewarding and sometimes challenging for the past ten years. Our vending program has come a long way since then, and there is more work to be done as we take it even further. With the help of Brandshield, we now can scan the entire internet to
Objectives
1. Prevent potential litigation against the Fraternity that may arise from a non-sanctioned public event; 2. Protect the Fraternity’s Intellectu- al Property when applicable; and 3. Prevent an unsanctioned social event from potentially negatively impacting the Fraternity’s event insurance coverage and brand. When notified of an unsanctioned event, IHQ or Province leadership immediately take the following actions: 1. Notify the establishment and in- form them the Fraternity does not sanction the scheduled event; 2. Request the establishment to
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