Download ARTICLE I

Bylaws of the
Lambda Zeta Chapter of the
Chi Phi Fraternity
Amended January 19, 2008
ARTICLE I
Proclamation and Policy
Section 1
This Chapter will be known as the Lambda Zeta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity.
Section 2
This Chapter does not, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, or national
origin.
Section 3
This Chapter is opposed to any form of hazing in its pledge and membership programs. The
Chapter will respect the anti-hazing provisions outlined in the Chi Phi National Constitution, the
laws of the state of Texas and the Student Code of Conduct of St. Mary's University.
Section 4
The general policy of this Chapter will be:
A.
To promote a spirit of brotherhood among our members, each man working for the
benefit of the Chapter as a whole rather than for his individual gain. To encourage each
member to take a genuine interest in all that concerns his fellow members; to assist each
other in academic work as well as promote good fellowship in our social interaction; and
to aid, to the best of our abilities, in the avoidance of temptation from immorality and
vice.
B.
To adopt a broad-minded attitude towards those outside our Fraternity, to allow no
unwholesome rivalry to come into our relations with other college societies, and to form
no combination or contracts with other college organizations for any purpose detrimental
to the interest of the University or of its officers, faculty, students, or alumni, for the
selfish advantage of any person or party.
C.
To encourage among our members strict application to their studies and work at the
University and active participation in professional, literary, athletic, religious, social, and
other incidental features of college life to such an extent as to be to their best advantage.
D.
To provide for the formation of a homogeneous family, by our members governed by the
constitutions, laws, and orders of the Fraternity its conventions and officers, and the Bylaws and regulations of this Chapter.
E.
To encourage interaction with members of other Chi Phi Chapters, encouraging
comradery and homogeneity among the Chapters and members of the Fraternity.
Section 5
The official bird and mascot of the Lambda Zeta Chapter will be the Flamingo. (f.
Phoenicopteridae)
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ARTICLE II
Membership
Section 1
This Chapter will consist of students from the host University and Alumni from any Chi Phi
Chapter.
Section 2
The title of Academic Probation shall be given to any brother who’s GPA has fallen below the
required 2.5.
A. Any brother on academic probation is prohibited from holding office.
B.
Any brother on academic probation is prohibited from actively participating in the pledge
program (ie. being a pledge father).
C.
Brothers on academic probation will also have no vote during chapter meeting and are
expected to stay financially current with the chapter.
D.
Brothers on academic probation will have to complete five (5) hours of study hours each
week.
E.
Study hours are to be completed in the library.
F.
Study hours must be reported with the Beta at the end of each week.
Section 3
Alumni status any initiated Brother of any chapter that has graduated from a four year degree
granting institution, transferred, and/or left school with the required 2.5 GPA. However, a
brother may request permission from the Chapter to remain active if he continues to attend the
same academic institution (ie. law school or graduate school)
Section 4
A. During the academic year, at the times deemed by the University, a man can become a
pledge of the Lambda Zeta Chapter when he has received favorable, affirmative votes
from all active members, less ten (10) percent plus one of the active Chapter. A quorum
must be present. If the percentage is not a whole number, round to the nearest whole
number.
B.
C.
Any bid extended to a man will have a one-semester standing.
Voting at bid meetings shall take place by secret ballot.
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Section 5
A. At any time before initiation during Chapter discussion, if a pledge receives three (3)
unfavorable votes, a “blackball vote" has been called and he is subject to de-pledging. At
the end of the discussion, another vote is taken. If there are still only three (3) votes or
less, the pledge "blackball" has ended. If there are four (4) or more votes against the
pledge, this means that the Chapter has found potential wrong for allowing this pledge to
continue with the program. The matter must then be discussed with the pledge. The
original three (3) votes must come before the pledge and present their problems and the
Alpha, Pledge father, and Pledge Educator must be present for the meeting. A week's
time from the meeting of the pledge and the three (3) negative votes will be allotted for
the resolution of the problem. At the end of the week, another Chapter vote shall be taken
with three (3) or more unfavorable votes will cause the pledge's automatic de-pledging.
Less than three (3) unfavorable votes will be a failed “blackball."
B.
If a pledge has passed all the requirements for activation set by the Chapter and has not
received three (3) unfavorable votes, he is eligible for activation.
C.
The scholastic standing of a pledge must be a 2.5 G.P.A. (semester or cumulative,
whichever is higher) in order to be activated. This, however, may be waived by the active
Chapter. The minimum G.P.A. for activation is 2.25. This cannot be waived by the active
Chapter.
Section 6
A. The Chapter strongly encourages every brother to be an active, full-time member of at
least one campus-wide activity. The brotherhood considers an individuals membership in
outside activities as an obligation owed to the Fraternity.
B.
All active members must have and maintain a 2.5 G PA (semester or cumulative,
whichever is higher) to remain an active member in good standing (See Article II,
Section 3A).
C.
Activation order is synonymous with pin order.
ARTICLE III
Member Conduct
Section 1
The Lambda Zeta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity condemns all illegal acts, including drug use
and hazing (as defined by the state of Texas), by any individual member or group within the
organization.
Section 2
An Honor Court shall be established by the Chapter for the purpose of addressing all forms of
member misconduct deemed inappropriate or detrimental to the integrity of the brotherhood.
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A.
The Honor Court shall be elected at the first Chapter meeting of the Fall semester for one
academic year. Members may be re-elected.
B.
Members of the Honor Court shall be nominated by the Chapter. Three members shall be
chosen by a plural vote. Consisting of two active members that are in good standing, and
one alumni of the Lambda Zeta chapter. The brother with the highest number of votes
shall act as the Court's spokesman. A tie will be broken by the Alpha.
C.
The Honor Court spokesman will be charged with providing a written report of issues and
sanctions to the Chapter after each ruling and the University in the event the incident
becomes public.
D.
The Eta shall act as the advisor to the Honor Court and will have voice, but no vote at all
court proceedings.
E.
Discussion for the initiation of Honor Court proceedings shall commence from a motion
made and seconded by two (2) Executive Council members at Executive Council
meetings.
F.
Initiation of Honor Court proceedings shall be established by a majority vote of the
Executive Council
G.
All Court actions are final.
Section 3
Brothers and Pledges brought before Honor Court are guaranteed due process.
ARTICLE IV
Officers and Duties
Section 1
A. The Greek letter officers of the Chapter will be the Alpha, Beta Gamma, Delta, Epsilon,
Zeta and Eta.
B.
The other non-voting Executive Council members are the pledge educator, the social
chairman and the rush chairman. .
C.
The execution of those functions of the Chapter not explicitly designated to the Executive
Council will be carried out by the following chairman: I.F.C., S.G.A. representative, and
any other deemed necessary by the Alpha.
Section 2
The minimum duties of the Greek letter officers and significant committee chairman are here
detailed and should be considered a guide for promoting efficient chapter management and basis
of evaluation for the Chapter, the academic advisor, the Chapter advisor, and the University.
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A.
The Alpha is the leader of the Chapter. His duties are to:
1. Delegate responsibilities to all active members.
2. Supervise all active members, policies, and activities of the Chapter.
3. Act as spokesman of the Chapter of its actions.
4. Act as representative of the Chapter for its interests.
5. Act with authority and discretion in addressing and correcting inappropriate
conduct of chapter members.
6. Personally receive and mail all chapter correspondence and maintain a
correspondence log detailing chapter transactions.
7. Lead by example.
B.
The Beta is the supervisor of the work of the Chapter and its members. His duties are to:
1. Act as Chaplin of the fraternity.
2. Act as committee supervisor by:
a. Conducting a meeting of all committee chairmen every two weeks during
the academic semester.
b. Reporting on all committee activity at Executive Council meetings.
c. Collecting and maintaining committee report in the chapter files.
3. Act as scholarship chairman of the fraternity by:
a. Collecting academic material at the end of each semester and maintain the
chapter files.
b. Facilitating chapter scholarships when funds are available.
c. Organizing tutoring schedules for pledges and active each semester.
d. Conducting a career development seminar for pledges and active.
e. Verifying academic eligibility each semester in conjunction with the
academic advisor by collecting grades from the University and informing
the Alpha.
f. A scholastic chair assistant will be provided to assist chairman.
g. Lead by example.
C.
The Gamma is the manager of chapter operations. His duties are to:
1. Act as secretary at all Executive Council and chapter meetings.
2. Produce a master calendar of chapter events with the input of the Executive
Council by the second chapter meeting of the Fall semester.
3. Provide chapter calendars for the active member by the second chapter meeting of
each semester.
4. Provide updated member phone directories by the second chapter meeting of each
semester and pledge phone directories to all members and pledges by the second
week of pledging.
5. Provide updated constitutions to all active members by the second chapter
meeting of the Fall semester and to newly initiated members when activated.
6. Prepare and mail National reports according to their guidelines:
a. Report 0 (New Member Report)--within 5 days of pledging ceremony.
b. Report 1 (Initiation Report)--fourteen days prior to initiation
c. Report 5 (End of Year)--due before May 1
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Provide a summer directory to all members by the last meeting of the Spring
semester.
8. Maintain the chapter files and personally train the Gamma-elect in the filing and
computer system of the chapter.
9. Lead by example
7.
D.
The Delta is the manager of chapter finances. His duties are to:
1. Collect and record all active member due payments according to the requirements
of the chapter constitution (See Article VI, Section 1).
2. Collect record and send all pledge fees and due payments according to National
and Chapter guidelines.
3. Meet all deadlines of chapter payments to National.
4. Hold a permanent seat on the Ways and Means committee to encourage
aggressive fundraising.
5. Maintain the chapter's financial records and personally train the Delta-elect in the
filing and computer system of the chapter.
6. Ensure that the Alpha-elect, Delta-elect and one other letter officer transfer
signatures on all chapter accounts no later than one week after elections.
7. Appoint and train an assistant Delta to act as the summer contact for collecting,
recording and depositing summer due payments in the event the Delta does not
live in San Antonio.
8. The Delta shall collect itemized budgets from all chairmen.
9. Lead by example.
E.
The Epsilon maintains the tradition and order of the chapter. His duties are to:
1. Act as the parliamentarian and official interpreter of Sturgis' Rules of Order and
the By-laws of the Lambda Zeta Chapter whenever disputes of this nature arise
during chapter meetings.
2. Maintain order at all chapter meetings and rituals.
3. Conduct and uphold ritual in the tradition of the chapter.
4. The Epsilon shall act as custodian of all chapter property.
5. Lead by example.
F.
The Zeta maintains relations with the alumni and promotes the chapter to National and
the community through chapter publications. His duties are to:
1. Mail alumni newsletters by the fifteenth (15th) of October and March of each
year.
2. Coordinate on mixer with the alumni per semester.
3. Provide a calendar of events to all alumni per semester.
4. Provide an alumni directory to all alumni by the second week of each semester.
5. Mail Chakett articles each semester according to National deadline.
6. Compile a yearly history and picture scrapbook of chapter events during his term
for the chapter archives.
7. Alumni Chairman will be under the Zeta as an assistant
8. The Zeta will be in charge of the chapter’s composite.
9. The Zeta will keep up the chapter registry.
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10.
Lead by example.
G.
The Eta acts as the risk manager for the chapter. His duties are to:
1. Interpret the National insurance policy as it pertains to chapter activities.
2. Educate the chapter in risk management by facilitating at least one seminar per
semester for the chapter.
3. Appoint an ad hoc committee for security with the Executive Council rotating as
chair throughout the year as chapter functions occur.
4. Lead by example.
H.
The Pledge Educator is in charge of new member education. His duties are to:
1. Construct a written pledge program by the second week of each semester.
2. Prepare the pledge class in all phases of education necessary for initiation into the
Brotherhood and in becoming adjusted to University life.
3. Appoint a committee to assist in the fulfillment of his duties.
4. Lead by example.
I.
The Social Chairman organizes social functions in accordance with the will of the chapter
and its budget. His duties are to:
1. Provide preliminary schedules and budgets by the second week of each semester.
2. Appoint an assistant in charge of mixers.
3. Lead by example.
J. The Recruitment Chairman will have the general responsibility of recruiting prospective
members.
His duties are to:
1. Organize one recruitment/prospect event per month besides social, active, and
alumni functions.
2. Living in the freshmen residence hall during his term is strongly encouraged, as
well as for all active brothers to do the same.
3. The Recruitment Chairman will provide the chapter with a list of prospective
members and their phone numbers on a monthly basis.
4. Lead by example
J.
The Athletic Chairman organizes and executes the intramural program for the Chapter.
His duties are to:
1. Act under the authority of the chapter in coordination with the University
intramurals manager.
2. Appoint a coach for each sport.
3. Lead by example.
K.
The Inter-fraternity Council (I.F.C.) representative acts in the name of the Lambda Zeta
Chapter. His duties are to:
1. Attend all I.F.C. meetings.
2. Report to the Beta and the chapter on I. F. C. business.
3. Lead by example.
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L.
The Student Government Association (S.G.A) representative acts in the name of the
Lambda Zeta Chapter. His duties are to:
1. Attend all S.G.A. meetings.
2. Report to the Beta and the chapter on S.G.A. business.
3. Hold a permanent seat on the Ways and Means committee as Oyster Bake
chairman.
4. Lead by example.
M.
The Ways and Means Chairman acts as the coordinating fundraiser for the chapter. His
duties are to:
1. Reach a fundraising goal established each semester by the Executive Council.
2. To raise $600 a semester as minimum goal.
3. The Ways and Means Chairman will coordinate “special” fundraising events as
needed.
4. Lead by example.
N.
The Philanthropy Chairman acts as the coordinator of philanthropy events for the chapter.
His duties are to:
1. Coordinate five (5) philanthropy events per semester.
2. Coordinate one (1) event for the National philanthropy per year.
3. Lead by example.
Section 3
The execution of those functions of the chapter not explicitly designated to the Greek letter
officers will be carried out by the following chairman: Pledge Educator, Social, Rush,
Scholarship, Athletic, Parliamentarian, Alumni Relations, Philanthropy, Little Sister, Ways and
Means, I.F.C., S.G.A. representative and any other deemed necessary by the Alpha.
Section 4
A. All Greek letter officers, the Pledge Educator, the Rush Chairman, and the Social
Chairman will be elected by the Active Chapter.
B.
All Greek letter officers are encouraged to appoint assistants as a means of delegation and
training.
C.
All other Chairmen will be appointed by the Alpha, with the active Chapter's approval.
All Greek letter officers are encouraged to appoint assistants as a means of delegation and
training.
D.
The elected officers will serve for one year.
E.
Office terms will run from the Spring semester to the following Spring semester. Time of
election will be set by the Executive Council.
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F.
The Pledge Educator will have a one-year term that runs from December to December. In
the event that the newly elected pledge educator already holds an elected office, the
office will be filled immediately upon return in the Spring, with the newly elected pledge
educator completing all projects that were begun during his term in his previous office.
Section 5
A. Nominations for Executive Council officers will begin on the second (2nd) week of
November. Elections will begin the following week
B.
Nominations for all other elected officers will be made one week before election.
C.
Further nominations may be made at the time of elections.
D.
New officers will take office one (1) week after the Eta is elected.
E.
No graduating senior in the up coming Spring (May) or fallowing Fall (December), may
be nominated for an elected position.
Section 6
All past officers shall perform the duties of and train the newly elected officers for one week
after their election, at which time the new officers will assume their duties and officially by the
Chapter's Officers.
.
Section 7
A. No elected officer may hold more than one position that is elected simultaneously. He
may hold other appointed offices.
B.
No appointed Chairman may hold more than two Chairmanships at one time.
C.
No pledge may hold an elected or appointed position.
Section 8
In case of vacancy of office during a term, the office will be filed by special election at the
earliest time possible. The Alpha has the power to make appointments to fill vacant offices until
an election can be held.
Section 9
All officers must have a 2.5 G.P.A., cumulative or semester, whichever is higher, at the time of
election and must be active in good standing.
Section 10
All candidates must have read the Constitution and By-laws before taking office.
Section 11
A. Any position of appointment or elected position with proper justification may be recalled
from his position by a vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the active Chapter.
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B.
Any individual who is subject of recall proceeding may not vote on the recall.
C.
The individual under question in said recall proceedings will be given an adequate
amount of time in the meeting to refute all charges brought against him.
Section 12
A. Attendance of Executive Council meeting is mandatory of all letter and non-letter
Executive Council members. Attendance will be taken by the Gamma at each meeting.
B.
No member shall miss more than two (2) Executive Council meetings per semester,
unless delinquency is caused by uncontrollable circumstances as so judged by the Alpha.
C.
No member shall be tardy to more then four (4) Executive Council meetings per
semester, unless tardiness is caused by uncontrollable circumstances as judged so by the
Alpha
D.
If violation of either of the two previous occurs, automatic recall from the Executive
Council will be enforced.
E.
Overturn of the recall can only be accomplished by a three-fourth (3/4) vote by the
chapter.
ARTICLE V
Chapter Meetings
Section 1
Chapter meetings will be held in accordance with Chi Phi. Law C, III, Section 1. Meetings will
be held weekly, except when rescheduled by the Alpha. Special meetings in addition to weekly
meetings may also be called by the Alpha.
Section 2
All meetings will be conducted according to Sturgis’s Rule of Order, excepted as otherwise
provided by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Chi Phi Fraternity or the By-Laws of the
Lambda Zeta Chapter.
Section 3
Graduating senior meeting will be the final meeting of each semester at which time
Seniors will leave the meeting first at the close of business.
Section 4
A. Members will be allowed an excused absence with a written reason presented directly to
the hands of the Alpha or Beta at least 48 hours prior to the meeting intended to be
missed, with the Alpha having the sole power to excuse the absence.
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B.
When a member becomes inactive in bad standing due to finances, he is still required to
attend all philanthropies, fundraisers, weekly meetings and any other event mandatory by
Alpha or said Chair. Unexcused absences at philanthropies, fundraisers, weekly meetings
and any other event deemed mandatory by the Alpha or said chair shall result in a ten
($10) dollar fine to the said member.
C.
Absence may be excused for:
1. Uncontrollable off-campus work conflicts
2. Family death or illness
3. Personal illness
4. Extraordinary circumstances deemed valid by the Alpha.
D.
In emergency cases only, members may make a written appeal to the executive council
no later than two (2) days after the absence occurred, with an affirmative majority of the
executive council excusing the absence.
Section 5
All active members that will be absent during the vote on any amendments and elections to the
By-Laws must cast an absentee ballot with the Alpha prior to the meeting at which the vote shall
take place.
Section 6
Alumni members will have voice, but no vote in Chapter meetings.
ARTICLE VI
Executive Council
Section 1
The Executive Council of the Lambda Zeta Chapter will consist of all Greek letter officers as
voting members. The other three (3) elected positions will have seats on the Executive Council,
but no vote. Other members of Executive Council may be appointed by the Alpha.
Section 2
The Executive Council shall meet weekly. Special meeting of the Executive Council may be held
at the discretion of the Alpha or upon written request of four active members, with the four as
guest of the council.
Section 3
A. The Executive Council will carry out all regular functions of the organization between
the regular chapter meetings; they will not, however, have the power to overturn a
Chapter vote. These functions and other decisions are subject to approval by the Chapter
at the next regular meeting. The Executive Council is responsible for carrying out the
resolution, policies, and activities voted by the organization through regular channels as
indicated in the duties of the officers and committees of the Chapter.
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B.
Neither the Executive Council nor any portion of the Executive Council will have the
power to change the outcome of any vote held in a Chapter meeting, pledge bid meeting
after the meeting has been adjourned without the expressed permission of the Chapter
given at some time prior during, or after a voting procedure.
Section 4
The Executive Council will advise the Alpha in the coordination of all Chapter functions.
Section 5
The Executive Council and Honor Court will have the power to review the actions of any
member, active or pledge, at any Chapter function where said individual's conducts reported to
have been contrary to the policies of the Chi Phi Fraternity or the Lambda Zeta Chapter after
fraternity approval and confirmation of National Constitution. After the first offense, said
member must come before the Executive Council for review. Upon the second offense, said
Brother or pledge shall be called before the Chapter. The Chapter may, by a two-thirds (2/3)
vote, suspend the social privileges of said Brother or pledge for a set period of time up to three
months.
ARTICLE VII
Finances
Section 1
A. Eighty ($65.00) dollars per month for the months of August-May and NO summer dues,
will be due by the fifteenth (15th) of each month for that month.
I. A ten percent (10%) discount will be given to a member who pays their
semester dues (not including National Dues & Insurance) in full by the end of
August (for Fall semester) & the end of January (for Spring semester).
II. A ten dollar ($10) monthly discount (per semester) will be given to a member
who attends all philanthropic, brotherhood, ways & means, and recruitment
events within that semester. No excuses will be accepted. The discount will be
applied to the members balance for the following semester.
B.
A fifty ($50) dollar fine and a mandatory one hour of community service, completed
outside of a Chi Phi Philanthropy event, will be imposed on any active member who does
not attend any ritual event expect meetings. This fine will be imposed by the Alpha or
Epsilon.
C.
A charge of ($10) will be assessed to any committee chairs event. This charge will be
assigned to any person the chairman deems receivable of the fine.
D.
Any Chairman of an existing committee has the power to impose a ($10) fine on active
member for failure to do work for and/or at a designated project of that committee. The
fine must be approved by the Executive Council before it can be imposed on any
member.
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E.
Any fine imposed on an active member can be appealed to the Executive Council with its
decision being final.
F.
Failure to pay any fine within the time agreed upon between the Delta and the member in
question will result in that member being made inactive in bad standing with all sanctions
applied until the full balance is paid to the Delta.
G.
The Delta will compile a list of Brothers financially delinquent in excess of $130 before
each chapter meeting. Copies of this list will be given to the Alpha, Beta, and Epsilon
before the start of each meeting. A list will also be compiled by the Delta of contract
balances and payment dates by any Brother on a payment plan with the Chapter, and will
be read at every meeting by the Delta during his report.
H.
An active member may be excused by the Alpha and/or said chairman, prior to the said
activity.
I.
Dues of $65 will be incurred for the month of May and will be used to aid brothers and
pledges in attending Congress and COE. The dues for the month of May will be split in
half, half of the dues go to the attendees of Congress and the other half goes to the
attendees of COE.
J.
The Delta will immediately draw up Court of the Chapter charges against any Brother
whose balance to the fraternity exceeds $65 at the time that it comes due.
ARTICLE VIII
Committees
Section 1
The Alpha will choose the members of a said committee and appoint a chairman for that group.
Committee appointments will be approved by the Executive Council and Chairman appointments
will be approved by the Active Chapter.
Section 2
The Alpha will have the power to appoint/create special committees, as he deems necessary.
ARTICLE IX
Delegates to Congress
Section 1
Delegates to the annual Congress will be elected by the Active Chapter.
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Section 2
The two (2) delegates and two (2) alternates shall be selected at this time.
Section 3
Pledges may be elected to go to College of Excellence (COE).
Section 4
Pledges can be nominated and elected to attend Congress. This is done with the assumption that
they will be initiated members by the time Congress will take place. However, no more than one
pledge can be elected to attend Congress at the time of elections. Active or pledge status will
have no barring on the alternates list.
Section 5
Delegates who will represent the Congress will transmit to the Congress and will exercise and
perform with the representatives of the Chapters the duties and functions of the Congress and on
all other matters that which the Chapter desires to have transmitted to Congress.
Section 6
The delegates will make a report to the Executive Council and the chapter about activities of the
Congress at the first meetings of the Fall semester. A report for the file will also be submitted at
the same time by the first elected delegate of the chapter.
Section 7
The delegates will make a report to the Executive Council and the chapter about activities of the
Congress at the first meetings of the Fall semester. A report for the file will also be submitted at
the same time by the first elected delegate of the chapter.
Section 8
If a member is elected to attend College of Excellence and cannot attend, he must call the
summer contact one month prior (that is, if College of Excellence begins on August fourth (4th),
call must be made by July fourth (4th)). If this is not done in the allotted time, then the elected
member must pay all the fees for College of Excellence regardless of whether or not a
replacement is found and will be inactive until all fees are paid.
ARTICLE X
Constitutional Amendments
Section 1
The procedure to amend the Lambda Zeta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity's
Constitution will be as follow:
A.
A member desiring to amend the constitution must present his written amendment, with
the co-signatures of five (5) other active members, to the Executive Council. At the time
of this meeting, the member will clarify for the Executive Council his intent. The
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Executive Council accentual may advise, but must present the member's amendment as
he desires at the next regular Chapter meeting.
B.
A proposed amendment will be read at the next Chapter meeting by the Alpha and the
Alpha will clarify its intent for the Chapter. Questions and discussions will automatically
be tabled until the next regular meeting.
C.
During Old Business of the next regular Chapter meeting, the proposed amendment will
be presented according to Sturgis’s Rules of Order for questions and discussion.
D.
An amendment passes by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of affirmative from the Active
Chapter. A quorum must be present for the vote to stand.
Section 2
The National Constitution of the Chi Phi Fraternity can never be amended or disregarded by the
Chapter.
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