Chapter Membership Standing
Meetings and Events
Finances
Policies and Member Expectations
FAQs
100
Members who fail to meet a ___ cumulative GPA for two semesters in a row are not considered to be in good standing.
2.5
100
How often must a ritual be held?
A Ritual shall be held at least once a month during the academic year.
100
____ for unexcused absence from a Recruitment workshop, including tardiness or leaving early
$50
100
What is the live-in requirement and what is the live-out fine?
4 semesters/ two years
Live-Out Fines
0 Semesters Lived In - $4,000
1 Semester Lived In - $3,000
2 Semesters Lived In - $2,000
3 Semesters Lived In - $1,000
4 Semesters Lived In - $0 (No Fine)
100
Can I get excused from chapter for work?
NO! Work is not a valid excuse for any event, but especially not chapter. Chapter has been at the same time for years, so you are expected to come and not schedule a shift during that time.
200
What are the three different special statuses for collegiate members?
Leave of Absence, Special Status-On Campus, and Special Status-Off Campus.
200
What is Quorum and why is it important?
A quorum must be established for the Chapter to conduct business at meetings. A majority of the Chapter members eligible to vote must be present in order for a quorum to be established.
200
____ for unexcused absence from an initiation ceremony
$50
200
These Bylaws may be amended by a ____ vote of the members present and entitled to vote at a regular meeting of the Chapter or at a special meeting called for such purpose provided a seven-day notice has been given and a quorum is present.
2/3
200
When are your monthly payments due?
The 10th of the month
300
Members who fail to sign required agreements from AOII Headquarters by the set deadline, including but not limited to, the _____/_____ and _____ are not considered to be in good standing.
Membership Commitment Statement/Financial Agreement and Corporation Agreement.
300
Read Article V Section 8. Attire
Attire for Rituals, Ceremonies and Services shall be badge wear. (See the AOII Guide to Badge Wear for details). Attire for regular meetings shall be snappy casual.
300
____ for not passing the membership exam on the second try. You are required to continue all efforts to pass the exam or further sanctions will be given by the Membership Integrity Board.
$75
300
The following officer positions are required to live in the chapter facility:
(Hint: there are 5)
Chapter President, Director of Chapter Property, Vice President of Membership Integrity, Vice President of Operations, and Vice President of Membership Experience
300
If you don't live in, what food can you eat at the house?
You can eat the food at the house during live-out dinners on Monday nights before chapter and during live-out lunches on Wednesdays.
400
Give 3 reasons a collegiate member may be placed on probation.
(Hint: there are 9 total)
Violation of the Fraternity Constitution, Bylaws, Standing Rules, or Book of Policies;
Conduct which renders a member’s presence in her chapter detrimental to the harmony, standing and best interests of the chapter and the Fraternity;
Obvious and persistent refusal to cooperate with the chapter;
Failure to meet chapter, housing, corporation, or fraternal financial obligations;
Financial inability;
Failure to live in chapter housing;
Failure to perform the duties of her office;
Failure to achieve chapter academic requirements as defined by the chapter bylaws for two consecutive terms; or
Any action or omission which may jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of any other members(s).
400
Read Article V Section 7. Recruitment Absences
Attendance at all recruitment activities, including workshops, planning seminars, work parties, retreats, other planning and preparation sessions, and at all formal recruitment activities is mandatory. Excused absence requests must be presented in writing to the Vice President of Membership Integrity and approved by that officer and the Recruitment Adviser or another adviser designated by the Chapter Adviser at least 60 days in advance of the anticipated absence.
400
____ fine for checking in for a mandatory event despite not being in attendance.
$100
Note: this also includes giving out a pin or log in information to someone not in attendance
400
If there are more members wishing to live in the Chapter house than space available, the ____ system along with the CCAB and Membership Integrity Board shall decide who will live in the chapter house.
point
400
*Texted to Sydney*
Can I miss study tables today?
No! Texting an officer is not an excuse from a mandatory event. New members and those on academic probation are required to attend study tables and must submit a valid excuse through Greek Connect in order to miss a day.
500
Members not in good standing shall attend all Chapter meetings and required activities unless otherwise noted in probation terms. They may not:
Hint: There are 5
Have the privilege of voice and vote (A member with a registered learning disability being addressed by the WSU Access Center or documented mental health diagnosis who is on international probation for academics will not lose her right to vote during meetings or membership selection).
Propose or discuss names for membership.
Be elected to a Chapter or Panhellenic position.
Attend social functions.
Be assigned a little sister.
500
What is required for anyone to present at chapter?
Any member who has business to present during the Chapter meeting must first present her business to the Executive Team.
Bonus: Who is part of the Executive Team? (Position and Name)
500
Billings and payments will be subject to the following:
(Hint: there are 4)
All dues and fees will be billed using re:members and all payments must be made via Billhighway.
Invoices will be posted to Billhighway on the 1st of the month and will be due on the 10th of the month. A late fee will be assessed if all charges are not paid in full by the 15th of the month. Mid-month invoices may be posted as necessary and will be due 10 days after posting. A late fee will be assessed if an invoice is not paid within 15 days of posting.
Fines will be assessed within two weeks of the fineable event and must be paid within thirty days of the assessment date.
Any member who submits a check or payment with insufficient funds will be required to pay any insufficient fund fees assessed by the banking institution and/or Billhighway.
500
What are Roberts Rules?
'It helps organizations conduct fair, orderly, and democratic meetings where the majority rules, the minority is protected, and only one topic is discussed at a time.' - Cornell University
500
If you have any question about anything that was discussed during chapter, where should you look first?
At the chapter slides on Greek Connect