Article III - Membership
Which membership type has the privilege to do the following?
1) Be a chapter officer
2) Be a committee chair
3) Be a Big Brother
"Active Membership"
(Article III.5.c.ii)
How many officers does our chapter currently have?
Five! (Alisa, Tracy, Ed, Rob, and Cara)
What happens if a member does not pay dues by the first night of Officer Elections?
They lose the right to vote.
(Article XXIII.2)
How many absences may an Active Member receive during one semester without voting?
No more than four
(Article XIII.1)
What are the first two steps of the misconduct process?
1) Official report
2) Executive Committee conducts a review in Executive Session (General Session)
(Article XVIII.1)
Who can be in APO? (What allows you to be a new member?)
"Full-time, degree seeking, duly enrolled students"
This includes grad students!
(Article III.4.a)
Faculty, Youth and Scouting, and Community Advisors (Article III.11.a)
How long is the maximum amount of time elections can run?
Three hours
(Article VII.2.d)
How much do active brothers pay for a full academic year in dues? (as of this year)
$120!
Dues are set at the start of each semester.
(Article XII.2)
After an instance of misconduct is officially reported, what is the following process called of investigation/review?
"Formal Review"
(Article XVIII.3)
What are the rights of Active Membership? (there are three!)
1) Vote at Chapter Meetings.
2) Be present during Chapter, Committee, and any other meeting as well as Executive Sessions of both Chapter and Executive Committee Meetings.
3) Be reimbursed promptly for approved expenses incurred on behalf of the Chapter
(Article III.5.c.i)
What are the responsibilities of an advisor? Provide two.
The obligations of Advisory Membership are as follows:
i. Respond to emails within 48 hours
ii.Be accessible by either text or phone calls
iii. Attend at least one chapter event per semester
iv. Provide support for the Chapter
v. Remain professional
vi. Act as a role model
vii. Act in the best interest of the Chapter and National Fraternity
viii. Exemplify Leadership, Friendship, and Service
(Article III.11.e)
What condition needs to be met to elect two VPs of Service?
If there are 50 or more Active Brothers during the first night of officer elections.
(Article IV.4.b)
If a brother changes status after Midpoint, which status do they have to pay - their previous one, or their new one?
Their previous or original due amount
(Article XII.5)
TRUE or FALSE: If members report the misconduct of an Advisor, then the matter is immediately reported to Nationals.
FALSE.
The misconduct is brought to the President.
(Article XVIII.3.e)
What do intermediate members and inactive members have in common?
Both intermediate members "have the right to observe at regular sessions of Chapter Meetings."
Inactive members cannot speak, just observe. Intermediate members can observe and speak.
(Article III.7.d.i) (Article III.8.c.i)
What are advisors not allowed to do at Executive Committee and Chapter meetings?
Vote
(Article III.11.a)
Who chairs elections if the President is running contested during officer elections?
One of the advisors.
(Article VII.2.a)
What is the maximum amount a member can spend without a quote sent to the Treasurer?
$200
Any expenditure over $200 dollars requires at quotes and/or voting by the Chapter.
(Article XII.7.d-f)
If an event of hazing occurs, who votes on whether or not the Member under review was engaging in hazing?
Executive Committee
(Article XVIII.4.b.iv.3)
What status is a brother who fails to complete semesterly requirements?
"Restricted Membership"
(Article III.9.a)
How long does it have to be between when a Delta Sigma alum graduates and when they can be considered for advisory membership?
Two full academic years of no involvement with Delta Sigma after graduation
(Article III.11.b)
According to the bylaws, what type of voting is not considered "standard practice"?
Options:
a) Secret Ballot
b) Electronic Voting
c) Voting by proxy
C, Voting by Proxy
This is only allowed when attendance is not met.
(Article VII.2.c.iii)
What events do brothers receive an absence for if they miss it without excusal? List four.
1) ACES
2) Chapter - before the end of "New Business"
3) Committee Meetings
4) Chapter Rituals
5) One hour of rush
6) New Member Fellowship or Service Project
(Article XIII.4.a-f)
In order to revoke a Member's membership, where does the petition for revocation go? Who approves this?
"To cause a Member to be permanently suspended, or to petition the National Convention to revoke a Member’s membership, approval of 3/4 of the Executive Committee present is required."
(Article XVIII.4.a.iii)