Pledges have no vote in chapter affairs until they are initiated as Actives. Pledges meet separately from the active chapter. Pledges do all manual labor, chores, yard work, and house cleaning. Pledges cannot hold an office until initiated. Associates have a vote upon signing of their bid card.
Associates can hold an office as an associate member.
Associates are never forced to take tests or do any work against their will. Associates and actives work together on any task. Associates are prohibited From any hazing by our national laws.