NSPA NATIONAL HAZING POLICY

What the National Commander Says about Hazing

The sole purpose of the organization is to provide greater knowledge of the armed services, to instruct its members in citizenship, patriotism: and to provide such programs whether military, social, or service, as may be beneficial to its members, the Armed Service, and the University family.
Hazing corrupts the true meaning of sisterhood. It negates the values of loyalty, hope, trust, supportive friendship, kindness and compassion that the National Society of Pershing Angels affirms. The moral integrity of the organization is inseparable from the conduct of its members; and, because of this, we hold our members and new members individually accountable for their actions and the actions of the chapter.

Because the National Society of Pershing Angels supports the integrity and dignity of women, basic human rights, decency, honor, gracious living, and positive reinforcement of each other, there is no place for hazing (which is negative and archaic) in or Sorority of women.
Units are not permitted to impose menial of personal tasks or to allow any forms of hazing. Any unit officer responsible for allowing such activities shall be removed from office. Any member or new member planning or participating in a hazing activity shall have her membership immediately reviewed which may result in expulsion or termination.

Definition of Hazing

• Any act or tradition that endangers the physical, mental, or emotional well-being of a new member and/or member
• Any act of tradition that requests, encourages or suggests violation of city, county, state, or national law
• Any act or tradition that requires a personal or menial task of a new member and/or member, regardless of location, intent, or consent of the participants.