ALPHA PHI OMEGA

Beta Mu Chapter

Missouri State University

Chapter Bylaws

 

            Included in this section are all chapter interpretations which to be changed must also undergo the same amending process as set forth by the Bylaws. Statutes of the chapter are laws the same as the Bylaws but may be revoked by a majority vote at any regularly scheduled meeting or by the vote specified in the statute.

 

MOTTO

            The motto of this chapter shall be Ministerium est provocation pro vitam (Service is the challenge for life).

 

VISION STATEMENT

            Alpha Phi Omega Beta Mu is dedicated to being reintroduced as a recognized and respected student organization that builds leadership by providing service to our brothers, campus, community, and nation.

 

ARTICLE I. MEMBERSHIP

 

            SECTION 1. Chapter Honorary Membership without voting privileges may be conferred on anyone by a ¾ vote of the active members present at any regular meeting. This must be recommended through the Executive Board for their consideration and recommendation of the chapter.

 

            SECTION 2. An affirmative vote of at least 80% of all active members present at a regular called meeting shall be necessary to accept persons for pledgeship in this chapter.

 

            SECTION 3. An affirmative vote of at least 80% of all active members present at a regular called meeting shall be necessary to accept persons for initiation into active membership in this chapter.

 

            SECTION 4. When a member has been absent from chapter meetings two times consecutively without excuse to the Executive Board, s/he may be declared on probation. If s/he has been absent five times in one semester or four times consecutively s/he may be declared inactive.

 

            SECTION 5. For a member to remain active in this chapter, s/he must complete 20 hours of service in this chapter each semester, with some portion of these hours coming from at least one scheduled group service event.

 

            SECTION 6. For a member to remain active, s/he must pay any debt to the chapter within 30 days of its incurrence, with the exception of dues for which s/he may have four additional weeks. If at the end of the 30 days for fines or additional four weeks for dues the amount remains unpaid, the member shall be declared inactive.

 

            SECTION 7. A member who is inactive for more than nine weeks may be removed from the chapter rolls by a vote of ¾ plus 1 of the active members present at a regular meeting.

 

            SECTION 8. An inactive member of this chapter may be reinstated by a majority vote of the Executive Board provided the inactive member has attended four consecutive chapter meetings and has paid all financial debt and service debts owed to the fraternity. After completion of the requirements, the question of the inactive member’s reinstatement shall be brought to the vote by the Executive Board by his/her request.

 

            SECTION 9. Life membership in this chapter may be granted to active members or alumni members who qualify under the provisions as set forth by the National Fraternity.

 

            SECTION 10. Transfer memberships will be presented to the chapter membership within one week after s/he petitions for transfer. If accepted by the active membership, by a majority vote, s/he may work with the chapter with full membership rights for the period pending arrival for his/her transfer recommendations, a period not to be less than 30 days and not to exceed 90 days. S/he will then be presented to the chapter for full membership.

 

ARTICLE II. PLEDGING

 

            SECTION 1. All the Bylaws stated herein also pertain to the Pledge Class.

           

            SECTION 2.  In order to maintain a quality pledge program, the chapter pledge program shall maintain and follow Chapter Pledging Standards that outline the details of the chapter’s pledging program. At minimum, these standards must meet all requirements for the Blue Level Pledge Program of Excellence Award, as outlined in the Same Page Guide published biennially by the National Organization. 

 

            SECTION 3. To be eligible for initiation into active membership, a pledge shall follow these rules:

1.      SERVICE PROJECTS. A minimum of 20 hours must be earned on project participation.

2.      PLEDGING TESTS. Two tests shall be given during the pledge period. A minimum of 80% must be earned on these tests.

3.      Assume responsibility for making up any missed pledge tests with the pledgemaster at his/her convenience.

4.      Create and maintain a pledge book that documents the successful completion of the pledge program requirements.

5.      Obtain the signatures of all active members in pledge book within a period of time established by the pledgemaster.

6.      Pay any special fees outlined by the Executive Board by the date set by the Executive Board each semester.

7.      Wear the pledge pin in public on designated days and at special functions. If a pledge loses his/her pin, s/he shall have to purchase another pin from the pledgemaster for the current rate listed on the National Store website plus the cost of shipping and handling.

8.      Shall not give his pin to a girl/boyfriend for any purpose.

9.      Shall not replace him/herself with a new pledge

10.  Pledge a minimum of six weeks.

11.  Participate in a service project planned and carried out by the pledge class on its own initiative.

12.  Complete service in two of the four areas of service (fraternity, campus, community, and nation).

 

            SECTION 4. The Executive Board shall hear reports from the pledgemaster on the status of each pledge and shall make recommendations on the solution of any particular problem which may arise.

 

SECTION 5. In keeping with the National policy of the fraternity, there shall be no hazing of a pledge member.

 

            SECTION 6. Any decisions of problems concerning pledging may be referred to the Executive Board, who shall have the complete authority over matters and individuals involved in pledging.

 

            SECTION 7. Graduate students may pledge and become active members of this chapter.

 

            SECTION 8.  In the event that a pledge does not complete the pledging period for any reason, s/he must petition the Executive Board for approval to repledge the chapter.  Upon approval, the pledge must complete all of the pledging requirements within the new pledging period, regardless of past completion of requirements.  The petitioning pledge will still be responsible for all current dues and fees associated with pledging for the re-pledging semester.

If s/he fails to complete the new pledging period, s/he will not be able to become an active brother within the chapter. 

 

 

ARTICLE III. EXECUTIVE BOARD

 

            SECTION 1. The Executive board shall consist of the Chapter President, Vice-President of Service, Vice-President of Membership, Vice-President of Fellowship, Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Secretary, and Public Relations Officer. The Executive Board has the complete power to admit or remove members from its proceedings. The President shall serve as Chairman of the Board. Other advisors may attend the meetings of the Executive Board and can be given opportunity to participate in the discussion, but shall not have voting privileges.

 

            SECTION 2. The Executive Board shall consist of all executive officers and the Chairman of the Advisory Board. Only members of this committee shall have the right of voting at a meeting of the Board.

 

            SECTION 3. The Executive Board shall meet bi-monthly during the curricular year. Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be held subject to the call of the President or upon the written request of the majority of the membership of the Executive Board.

 

            SECTION 4. Duties of the Executive Board:

1.      The Executive Board shall exercise all the powers of the chapter during the intervals between regular chapter meetings.

2.      The Executive Board is responsible for carrying out the resolutions, policies, and activities voted by the chapter, through the regular channel as indicated in the duties of the officers and committees of the chapter.

3.      The Executive Board shall advise with the President in the coordination of all chapter functions.

4.      The Executive Board shall adopt a semester program at the beginning of the semester which of one semester in advance and shall make recommendations to the respective committees related to these projects.

5.      The Executive Board shall analyze the past projects of the chapter, weigh their value, and determine the advisability of their continuance.

6.      The Executive Board shall serve as finance committee of the chapter. It shall draw up a budget and schedule of assessments besides the dues covering expenses of the chapter. It shall submit both the budget and the schedule to the chapter for its approval.

7.      Any actions involving the chapter may be decided upon by the Executive Board. However, the decisions of the Executive Committee may be overridden by a majority vote of the chapter. When the presiding officer reads the Executive Board minutes in chapter meetings, as s/he comes to a decision effecting the chapter, s/he must pause and ask if there is any opposition; if there is none, the new ruling or action of the committee is considered passed by unanimous consent. All decisions of the Executive Board are laws of the chapter until overridden. The Executive Board reports its minutes to the chapter meeting and if quorum is not present, the minutes become automatic law.

 

ARTIVLE IV. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

 

            SECTION 1. PRESIDENT. The President shall give supervision to the Chapter and its officers, and see that its constitutional duties and obligations, National and local are fulfilled. S/He shall preside at all meetings of the chapter and the Executive Board, and shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. S/He shall coordinate the functions of all chapter officers and committees. S/He shall follow the authorized procedure in appointing the regular committee chairs and follow through in seeing that the committee personnel act expediently in carrying out the program of the chapter. S/He shall perform any other duties as his/her office may require.

 

            SECTION 2. VICE-PRESIDENT OF SERVICE. The Vice-President of Service shall serve as chairperson of the service projects committee and program committee. S/He shall perform all presidential duties in the absence of the President and shall carry out such other assignments as the President may prescribe. It shall be his/her duty to see that all service projects are properly organized and carried out and that all times are signed up for in advance. S/He shall post a list of all projects coming up at each regular scheduled meeting and shall see that a detailed report is made of each project completed and placed in the chapter records for future use. S/He shall also report all service hours completed to the Chapter Secretary to keep in his/her records.

 

            SECTION 3. VICE-PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP. The Vice-President of Membership shall serve as pledgemaster and chairperson of the rush committee, giving all pledges opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Alpha Phi Omega and become imbued with the spirit of the fraternity before their initiation date into active membership as set forth in the Pledging Bylaws. S/He shall perform all presidential functions in the absence of the President and Vice-President of Service, and shall carry out such other assignments as the President may prescribe. S/He shall plan and carry out a membership campaign and work toward the attainment of definite membership goals.

 

SECTION 4. VICE-PRESIDENT OF FELLOWSHIP.  The Vice-President of Fellowship is responsible for planning, advertising, signing up participants, and carrying out social activities.  S/He will be responsible for reporting activities to the VP of Membership who will then report to the Executive Board and, if necessary, the National Office. 

 

 

            SECTION 5. CHAPTER TREASURER. The Chapter Treasurer shall receive all money of the chapter and keep an accurate record thereof. S/He shall make all payments of the chapter accounts upon proper authorization. S/He shall diligently collect all membership fees and dues, pledge and initiation fees, and all assessments. S/He shall keep an accurate written copy of the payments made and keep on file all receipts for such payments. Where payment of chapter accounts are made by check, s/he shall institute a procedure whereby all checks shall contain the signature, in addition to his/her own, of the President or Faculty Advisor. S/he shall prepare an annual return on Form 990 and file it with the U.S. Director of Internal Revenue in the district in which this chapter is located. His/Her books shall be audited by the National office, as required, and at the close of his/her office term to a newly elected Treasurer. S/He shall make reports on the condition of the chapter treasury to chapter meetings and to meetings of the Executive Board. S/He shall perform all other such duties as required by his office.

 

            SECTION 6. CHAPTER SECRETARY. The Chapter Secretary shall keep an accurate written record of the proceedings of all chapter meetings and of the meetings of the Executive Board. S/He shall keep an accurate written record of the attendance of each member at all chapter meetings and required events and the hours of service performed and inform the Executive Board whenever any member becomes delinquent or inactive. S/He shall keep in a permanent file the records of the active and advisory members. This record shall include a personal history and permanent address of all members ever initiated into this chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. S/He shall secure the minutes of the meetings of the regular and special committees of the chapter and enter them in the minutes book. S/He shall perform all other duties pertaining to the office of Chapter Secretary as prescribed by the chapter. One copy of the minutes shall be given to the Advisory Committee, one copy to the President, and one copy is kept for the Secretary’s records.

 

SECTION 7. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER. The Public Relations Officer is responsible for maintaining the positive image of the chapter within the fraternity, on the campus, in the community, and nationwide.  Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, advertising events on and off campus, submitting articles for publication in fraternity, campus, or local publications, and maintaining communications with other chapters.

 

ARTICLE V. JUDICIAL POWERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

 

            SECTION 1. The purpose of this board shall be to govern the conduct of the members and pledges of this chapter in a way befitting the conduct of a brother.

 

            SECTION 2. All cases for the Executive Board must be submitted in written request of any member or pledge active in this fraternity. This request must be signed by the complainee and placed in the Chapter mailbox.

 

            SECTION 3. In the Executive Board, a simple majority holds in determining decisions, except in the case of amending Chapter Bylaws.

 

            SECTION 4. All first decisions on a new type of case will serve as precedence for future cases of the same type.

 

            SECTION 5. If a person feels unjustly punished, s/he may appeal the committee’s decision at the next regular meeting of the Board. If the Board again rules against him/her, s/he may appeal to the Chapter Assembly at its next meeting.

 

            SECTION 6. It will be the duty of the committee to report all actions to the chapter.

 

            SECTION 7. The Board’s powers shall be:

1.      To approve excuses for missing a meeting or required event.

2.      To enforce office rules.

3.      To enforce penalties prescribed by the Bylaws.

4.      To enforce any rule the chapter establishes as a statute.

 

ARTICLE VI. SUPPORTING OFFICERS TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

 

            SECTION 1. The supporting officers of the Executive Board shall consist of the following: Scouting Liaison, Leadership Chairperson, Homecoming Chairperson, Fundraising Chairperson, Sergeant-at-Arms, Alumni Participation Chairperson, Webmaster, and Chapter Historian. 

 

            SECTION 2.  The Executive Board reserves the right to create temporary supporting officer roles not to last more than one academic year without having to make an amendment to the Chapter Bylaws.  In this event, the Executive Board must clearly outline the position requirements and responsibilities, including which member of the Executive Board the position reports to.  If the creation of the position must be renewed for a second academic year, it must be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Board.  Any position lasting longer than two academic years must be amended to the Chapter Bylaws according to the procedure outlined in Article XIII of this document.  

 

            SECTION 3. Each Supporting Officer will be required to attend Executive Board Meetings if the Executive Board deems their presence necessary at such meetings.

 

SECTION 4.  Each Chairperson position has the ability to appoint a committee to serve under them, with the approval of the Executive Board, in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her office.  They will be responsible for leading their appointed committee and creating and managing subcommittees as needed.

 

 

ARTICLE VII. DUTIES OF SUPPORTING OFFICERS

 

SECTION 1. SCOUTING LIAISON. Scouting Liaison will be responsible for all communications between the chapter and the local Scouting Organizations.  S/He will head any committees involving service with the Council following the guidelines set forth for the Individual Project Committee.  S/He will be responsible for reporting activities to the VP of Service who will then report to the Exec Board and, if necessary, the National Office.

 

SECTION 2.  LEADERSHIP CHAIRPERSON.  Leadership Chairperson will be responsible for coordinating leadership trainings and conferences for the chapter, including but not limited to planning and implementing APO LEADS courses, leadership conferences and workshops, planning for chapter participation in fraternity, regional, and sectional conventions, etc.  S/He will be responsible for reporting activities to the VP of Service who will then report to the Exec Board and National Office as necessary.

 

SECTION 3. HOMECOMING CHAIRPERSON.  Homecoming Chairperson is responsible for planning, advertising, signing up participants, and carrying out Homecoming Week activities.  This includes, but is not limited to, attending any required meetings held by the Office of Student Engagement or other University entity in charge of Homecoming, fundraising or requesting chapter funds to pay for events, contacting other student organizations and arranging co-sponsorships of events, or any other requirement to ensure full participation of the chapter in Homecoming events.  S/He will be responsible for reporting activities to the VP of Membership who will then report to the Executive Board and, if necessary, the National Office.

 

SECTION 4. FUNDRAISING CHAIRPERSON. The Fundraising Chairperson shall be responsible for planning and implementing ways to meet the financial needs of the chapter. S/He will be responsible for planning projects, advertising (or connecting with the Public Relations Chair for assistance if advertising involves an audience other than chapter members), signing up volunteers, carrying out projects, and reporting it to the Treasurer who will then report to the Executive Board and National Office as necessary.  S/He will ensure all monies or receipts of deposits are given to the treasurer for recordkeeping purposes.

 

SECTION 5. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. The role of the Sergeant-at-Arms is that of assistant to the President.  S/He is responsible for being the presiding officer over chapter elections, to include counting of ballots; serve as Ritual Coordinator with the responsibility of coordinating the various rituals, ensuring that all materials are available, etc.; assist in disciplinary procedures as a neutral party and deliver all notices of disciplinary action and coordinate related activities; and serve as parliamentarian by enforcing the rules of order at chapter meetings.

 

SECTION 6. WEBMASTER.  The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the online presence of the chapter, to include, when available, a website on the university server, a chapter email address, a chapter Facebook page, and any other electronic documents for publication on the internet.  S/He will work closely with the Public Relations Officer to ensure that a positive image of the chapter is maintained and will report progress and results to the Secretary who will then report to the Executive Board and, if necessary, the National Office.

 

            SECTION 7. ALUMNI PARTICIPATION CHAIRPERSON. Alumni Participation Chairperson is responsible for maintaining communication with past Beta Mu members, including (but not limited to) publishing an alumni newsletter, organizing alumni participation in chapter events, planning events for alumnis, etc.  S/he will report progress and results to the Secretary who will then report to the Executive Board and, if necessary, the National Office.

 

            SECTION 8.  CHAPTER HISTORIAN. The Historian is responsible for keeping a record, both visual and written, of chapter events.  This record may be in the form of an electronic record or a physical record, such as a scrapbook or publication.  Events must include service, fellowship, leadership, inter-chapter events, and any other events that the historian deems necessary and/or relevant. The historian is also responsible for sending important records and information to the National Office for safekeeping in the chapter file, such as newspaper clippings, photos and descriptions of significant events, and other such recordings.

           

 

ARTICLE VIII. NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, AND APPOINTMENTS

 

            SECTION 1. There shall be one election date set each year at or near the three weeks of the end of the spring semester for the nominations and elections of the President, Vice-President of Service, Vice-President of Membership, Secretary, Treasurer, and other supporting offices.

 

            SECTION 2. If at any time a vacancy shall occur in an elected position of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the Executive Board to recommend to the chapter floor at the next regular chapter meeting that a special election be held and conduct such an election within the next seven day period.

 

            SECTION 3. In the event of the loss of the President, it shall be the duty of the Vice-President of Service to move up into that position until the chapter chooses a new President by above procedures set in Section 2. If the chapter does not have a Vice-President of Service, the Vice-President of Membership will assume the position and so on down the line of officers as listed.

 

            SECTION 4. All elections shall be by secret ballot, and voting proxy and absentee ballot shall not be permitted.

 

            SECTION 5.  Members interested in serving as a supporting officer to the Executive Board must submit an application to the President outlining position desired and justification for appointment to such position.  The President shall appoint within one week of his/her election, with the advice of the Advisory Board and the Chapter Officers, the chairmen of the committees. The personnel of the chapter committees shall receive formal approval by the Chapter Executive Board upon recommendation of the committee chairman.

 

            SECTION 6. The Executive Board may remove any person they appoint.

 

            SECTION 7. No member can hold more than one elected or appointed office at a time within the chapter unless there is a lack of members to appoint to supporting officer positions.  In that case, the Executive Board member that the position falls under shall assume full responsibility of the supporting officer role.

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            SECTION 8. No one shall hold the offices of the President, Vice-President of Service, Vice-President of Membership, Vice-President of Fellowship, Secretary, Treasurer, or Public Relations Officer unless s/he has been an active member at least one semester and has served as a supporting officer to the Executive Board. This may not apply if the chapter has less than 10 members or other extenuating circumstances approved by the Executive Board by a ¾ majority vote apply.

           

 

ARTICLE IX. IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS

 

            SECTION 1. Chapter officers may be impeached for misconduct of malfeasance in office. Charges must be submitted in writing to the members of the Chapter Executive Board, at least one week before coming to the chapter floor. The charges must be accepted by a vote of 25% of the entire Executive Board before they may come to the floor. Upon being accepted by the Executive Board they are read under special orders at the next meeting. One week after the charges are read, the proceedings shall be held. The accused shall be told of specific charges. The chapter President shall preside over the proceedings, unless the charges are levied against the President. If the charges are levied against the President, the chairman of the Advisory Board shall preside over the proceedings.

 

            SECTION 2. The chapter assembly shall hear the charges and decide the outcome. It may remove the impeached officer with a vote of ¾ of the chapter membership present at the meeting of the impeachment proceedings. If need be, voting will be done by secret ballot with the counting to be conducted by the advisor. If advisor is unavailable, then counting shall be conducted by an approved, unbiased third party.

 

ARTICLE X. MEETINGS

 

            SECTION 1. The regular meetings of this chapter shall be held each week in such a place as the Executive Board may direct, except in times of finals and vacations. Change of meeting place shall be made known to the chapter at least 24 hours in advance of the meetings.

 

            SECTION 2. Special meetings of the chapter may be called by the President or the Executive Board. A notice of all special meetings shall contain a statement of special business to be transacted.

 

            SECTION 3. A quorum shall be present to conduct business at all regular and special meetings of this chapter and a quorum shall be more than ½ of the active membership of the chapter, as determined by the Chapter Secretary’s record books. When a quorum call is made and there is not one present, all decisions in the Executive Board minutes shall be automatic decisions of the chapter.

 

            SECTION 4. All chapter meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order except where the national Articles of Incorporation, national Bylaws, Standard Chapter Articles of Association, or these Bylaws supersede them. A copy of Robert’s Rules of Order shall remain with the Sergeant-at-Arms.

 

            SECTION 5. The Executive Committee shall determine the acceptability of excuses for absences from regular chapter meetings. The excuses shall be presented to the board before the next regular meeting.

 

            SECTION 6. The President shall determine when dress attire shall be worn, other than the Initiation and Activation ceremonies where business-formal attire shall be the accepted norm.

 

            SECTION 7. Active members shall wear any APO gear on two set dates each month, with these days being determined at the beginning of each administration by the Executive Board. The days decided upon shall be a regular school day on which classes are held.

 

            SECTION 8. Voting in chapter meetings shall not be allowed by proxy or absentee ballot.

 

 

ARTICLE XI. DUES AND FINES

 

            SECTION 1. Each person becoming a pledge of this chapter shall be required to pay a fee of $75, with $25 of that fee going towards National fees and processing of membership, $5 towards National insurance, and $35 toward processing of active membership. Active members shall pay fees of $50 per semester for dues, with $25 of fall dues going towards National fees and $5 each semester towards National insurance. Associate members shall pay $20 each semester.

 

            SECTION 2. The budget and schedule of assessments drawn up by the Executive Board must be approved by a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting of the chapter. Any special assessments not included in the schedule are to be approved by a majority vote from the active members present at a regular meeting.

 

            SECTION 3. All fraternity parties, activities, and endeavors other than those designated as official fraternity functions are to be financed by funds collected in advance for the designated function.

 

            SECTION 4. The President and Treasurer must approve expenditures. The President and Treasurer shall authorize all disbursements, checks, or contracts obligating the chapter financially. Disbursements of $25 or more must be approved by active membership at a regular meeting.

 

ARTICLE XII. ADVISORY BOARD

 

            SECTION 1. An advisor may be assigned to all chapter officers and chairmen of standing committees. The assignment of the advisors shall be made by the Executive Board with the consent of the Advisory Board.

 

            SECTION 2. The Advisory Board shall meet monthly and special meetings may be held at its discretion. The time and place shall be decided by the Executive Board.

 

            SECTION 3. The Advisory Board shall give leadership to getting the program of the chapter underway at the beginning of the school year.

 

            SECTION 4. The Executive Board of the chapter shall be responsible for obtaining new advisors and coordinating the ideas and activities between the Advisory Board and the chapter members. The Chapter Secretary shall serve as Secretary for the Advisory Board. The Executive Board shall meet with the Advisory Board for part of each board meeting.

 

            SECTION 5. The duties and chairmen concerning their advisors shall be to keep his/her advisor well informed about his/her office and to keep the advisory as an integral part of the chapter.

 

            SECTION 6. Any problem arising from this system shall be resolved by the Executive Board.

 

            SECTION 7. All past Presidents of the chapter may serve on the Chapter Advisory Board.

 

            SECTION 8. Advisors need to be voted into membership by a majority vote by the Executive Board.

 

 

 

ARTICLE XIII. BROTHER AND SISTER ORGANIZATIONS

 

            SECTION 1. Delta Xi Chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority and Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity shall be known as Sister and Brother Sorority and Fraternity on the campus of Missouri State University.

 

            SECTION 2. As designated above, these two organizations will coordinate together in organizing and promoting a service program to mankind and a social program among each other in keeping with the high ideals of these two organizations.

 

ARTICLE XIII. AMENDMENTS

 

            SECTION 1. The power to amend these Bylaws shall rest in the chapter assembly.

 

            SECTION 2. Every proposed alteration, amendment, or addition to the Bylaws must be submitted in writing to the Executive Board at least two weeks in advance of the time it is to be acted upon by the chapter assembly. Within ten days of the receipt of such proposed amendment and its acceptance, the Executive Board shall submit the same to the chapter members.

 

            SECTION 3. A ¾ affirmative vote of the quorum at a regular chapter meeting shall be necessary to adopt the amendment. The amendment shall be operative from the date of adoption forward. This Constitution and Bylaws stands completely approved by the above amending process.

 

            SECTION 4. No amendment may be approved unless approved first by Executive Board. If the Executive Board rejects any proposed amendment, it may be appealed to the original submitter for review and revision.

 

            SECTION 5. All proposed amendments must be presented at a regular chapter meeting both orally and in writing at least one week prior to any action being taken upon them.

 

            SECTION 6. The Bylaws of this chapter cannot be lifted under any conditions for any purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated December 2010