Are pledges required to attend General Public events?

• A. Pledges must attend all events
• B. Pledges are expected to attend unless excused
• C. Pledges must attend only half of events
• D. Pledges cannot attend events

Answer: (B)

Pledges are expected to participate in General Public events to show commitment and connect with the chapter. The best option reflects a balance between responsibility and practicality: pledges should attend, unless they have a valid, excused reason. This allows legitimate conflicts—like illness, important exams, or work—to be accounted for with proper notice, while still prioritizing participation. Requiring attendance at every single event without flexibility ignores real-life obstacles, and insisting on attending only half or not attending at all undermines the purpose of the pledgeship and the sense of collective involvement.