Hello sisters!
At our August Chapter meeting, we unanimously voted to approve
new chapter by-laws for the 2012-2013 year! I have copy and pasted the text of these by laws at the bottom of this post for your reference. If you'd like a PDF copy of the by-laws, email us with your request.
Next week is our next
book club meeting for those interested. (Sept. 25th @ 5:30 PM) We will be discussing
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. For details on location, you should have received an email. If not, email us at AXOAlumnaeWichita@gmail.com and we'll send you all the details!
Our next chapter event will be the
Founder's Day luncheon on October 20th at Noon! Stay tuned for more details and look out for an E-Vite in your inbox! Don't forget to wear your pin attire on Founder's Day- October 15th.
We hope you're all having a happy start to the Fall Season!
Loyally,
The Executive Board
BYLAWS OF ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA CHAPTER OF
ALPHA CHI OMEGA
Effective August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013
ARTICLE I. NAME
Section 1. The organization shall be known as Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega.
ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES
Section 1. The objectives of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter shall be:
(a) To stimulate interest in the Fraternity at large on the
part of members of Alpha Chi Omega in this area.
(b) To support collegiate chapter(s).
(c) To gain recognition and respect for Alpha Chi Omega.
(d) To support the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation.
(e) To observe Founders’ Day and Hera Day.
(f) To participate actively in the alumnae Panhellenic.
(g) To promote the fine arts among its members and in the community.
(h) To support victims of domestic violence shelters and programs.
(i) To welcome new members who relocate to the community in a geographic-based alumnae chapter.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega shall be
open to all Alpha Chi Omega alumnae in good standing.
ARTICLE IV. DUES AND FEES
Section 1. Voting members of this Chapter shall pay annually:
Dues of $ 40.00 which includes:
(a) Local dues of $ 33.00 for operating expenses.
(b) National dues of $7.00 per member.
ARTICLE V. FISCAL
Section 1. The fiscal year of Alpha Chi Omega shall be August 1 to July 31.
ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS
Section 1. The required officers are:
President
Treasurer
Other officers may be elected as determined necessary to meet the chapter’s needs, including, but not limited to, Vice President & Secretary.
Section 2. Vacancy:
In the event of a vacancy of one or both of the officers listed
above, the chapter should assign an interim officer and work with
its province officer to find a replacement as soon as possible.
Headquarters should be notified of any changes in officers as soon as possible.
Section 3. Removal from Office:
The president, treasurer, or other elected officer, may be removed
from office by a 2/3rds vote of the chapter’s members, by the Province Alumnae Chair, or by other designated representative of the National Fraternity.
ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS
Section 1. Election of officers should happen annually as determined by the local chapter through an election process.
Section 2. The names of the officers should be reported annually to Headquarters.
Section 3. The delegate to the national convention is the chapter president or a representative agreed upon by the chapter.
ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS
Section 1. There shall be a minimum of one meeting a year.
ARTICLE IX. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. PRESIDENT
(a) It shall be the duty of the president to call and preside at
all meetings of Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter.
(b) The president shall receive all mailings from Headquarters and report information to the chapter.
(c) The president shall annually submit Form A165 Annual President’s Questionnaire and provide a copy of the chapter’s bylaws to Headquarters.
Section 2. TREASURER
(a) Work with other officers to determine budget for year.
(b) Collect dues annually as set forth by chapter and forward administrative fees to Headquarters.
(c) Submit Form A105, Annual Financial Report of Alumnae Chapters, to Headquarters by due date.
(d) Co-sign all checks with the president.
(e) File annually with the IRS and respond to any requests from the IRS.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These bylaws may be amended or revised by a majority vote of the membership at a business meeting. Advance notice of any proposed amendments or revisions shall be given to the membership.
