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FWIW I do have a goatee. I actually offerred to shave it (over my wife's objections) to two very respected assignors, when I first started out. They both told me there was no need.
As for fraternizing, thats a tough one and may vary from area to area. Around here, if you want to advance to the varsity level, you will need to be known. You will need Varsity guys to talk you up to the conference assignors. Unfortunately, there is some politics to it. While its not quite as required as having to bribe everyone with foamy adult beverages; you are entering a pretty special fraternity and need to let everyone see whether you pass the foxhole test...you know, will they let into their foxhole when the bullets start to fly. Going to the association banquet. Attending all the meetings. Going out those couple of times a year when everyone agrees to meet at Quaker Steak & Lube. I would encourage you to do that. If you never go out, it will be that much harder for you to earn the trust of the veterans.
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