BYLAWS
of
ALPHA PHI OMEGA
NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY
GAMMA CHAPTER
at Cornell University

PREAMBLE
We, the members of Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity, chartered on the campus of Cornell University and established for the purpose of assembling college students in the fellowship of the principles of the Boy Scouts of America as embodied in its Scout Oath and Law, to develop Leadership, to promote and provide Service to humanity, and to further the freedom that is our national, educational, and intellectual heritage, do adopt these Bylaws.

ARTICLE I: Name

SECTION 1. NAME. The name of this organization shall be the Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Omega.

ARTICLE II: Purpose and Policy

SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND POLICY. Gamma chapter shall be conducted as a Service Fraternity under the policies, principles, and provisions set forth in the National Articles of Incorporation, National Bylaws, and these Bylaws of Alpha Phi Omega. The chapter shall carry out a service program aimed at serving primarily the Cornell-Ithaca community.

ARTICLE III: Membership

SECTION 1. OPEN MEMBERSHIP. Membership in Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Omega shall be open to all Cornell University students without exception. Membership in Gamma chapter shall be granted only upon the approval of the applicant by Gamma chapter and after the applicant has fulfilled the membership requirements prescribed by the National Fraternity and by Gamma chapter.

SECTION 2. PLEDGE MEMBERSHIP. Pledge membership in Gamma chapter shall be conferred upon students enrolled in Cornell University who choose to participate in a period of preparation and training in the ideals and purposes of Alpha Phi Omega. The pledge ceremony shall be according to the official ritual of the fraternity. Gamma chapter shall determine the content and duration of the pledge period in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, the National Bylaws, and the operating policies of the National Fraternity. Pledges may participate in any chapter function except voting at meetings of the general membership, holding an office, and as otherwise noted in these Bylaws.

SECTION 3. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. Active membership in Gamma chapter shall be conferred upon enrolled students of Cornell who have successfully completed the period of pledge ship [in Gamma chapter] as determined by the general membership according to current selection procedure. Active membership shall carry all rights and responsibilities in Gamma chapter, except that Gamma chapter shall determine the degree of participation of members in graduate school. Active membership shall continue so long as the member remains in good standing in Gamma chapter and continues enrollment at Cornell University. Good standing shall be defined by completion of the following obligations:
1) Payment of all chapter and National dues
2) Completion of all membership requirements to the satisfaction of the Membership Committee.
1. Active membership carries the privilege of voting at General Membership meetings and holding an office in Gamma chapter. Members of Gamma chapter on leave from Cornell University shall not be required to fulfill the responsibilities of active membership while they are on leave.

SECTION 4. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP. Associate membership may be conferred by the Membership Committee upon a member of Gamma chapter who has not completed the membership requirements of Gamma chapter for one (1) semester and who has specifically requested it. Associate members must pay all National dues. Associate members shall remain on the rolls of Gamma chapter. Associate membership carries all the rights and privileges of active membership, except those of voting and holding an office. The Membership Committee, with the approval of the Executive Board, may reinstate associate members to active membership after completion of the active membership requirements for one (1) semester.

SECTION 5. INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. Inactive membership shall be conferred by the Membership Committee, with the approval of the Executive Board, upon a member of Gamma chapter who has not completed the membership requirements of Gamma chapter for two (2) consecutive semesters and who has not received associate member status. The Membership Committee shall notify the member in question of any change in status as soon as possible after a final decision has been made by the Executive Board. Inactive members shall not appear on the rolls of Gamma chapter. Inactive members shall not vote at meetings of the general membership or hold an office in Gamma chapter. Inactive members may be reinstated to active membership by the Membership Committee, with the approval of the Executive Board, after completion of the active membership requirements for one (1) semester.

SECTION 6. ADVISORY MEMBERSHIP. Gamma chapter may confer advisory membership upon persons approved by the general membership to serve in an advisory capacity. Advisory members shall have all the rights and privileges of active membership, except those of voting and holding an office in Gamma chapter. Advisory membership shall not be conferred upon undergraduate or graduate students, except those graduate students who are alumni members of Alpha Phi Omega.

SECTION 7. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP. Gamma chapter may confer honorary membership upon persons approved by the general membership who have contributed significantly to the ideals and purposes of Alpha Phi Omega. Persons so honored shall have all the rights and privileges of active membership, except those of voting and holding an office in Gamma chapter. Honorary membership shall not be bestowed upon undergraduate students. The approval by a vote of at least three-fourths of Gamma chapter's active membership shall be required for the conferring of honorary membership.

SECTION 8. ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP. Upon leaving Cornell University, all who have held active, advisory, or honorary membership in Gamma chapter shall be recognized as alumni members. Alumni members have all the rights and privileges of active membership, except those of voting and holding an office in Gamma chapter. Alumni members may join the Gamma Alumni Association.

SECTION 9. NEOPHYTE MEMBERSHIP. Neophyte membership in Gamma chapter shall be conferred upon pledges in Gamma chapter who have not completed the pledge requirements to the satisfaction of the active membership and who have not been asked to re-pledge. Gamma chapter shall determine the content and duration of the neophyte period in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, the National Bylaws, and the operating policies of the National Fraternity. Neophytes may participate in any chapter function except voting at meetings of the general membership, holding an office, and as otherwise noted in these Bylaws.

SECTION 10. TRANSFER MEMBERSHIP. Transfer students to Cornell University who hold active membership at a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega other than Gamma chapter shall be considered active members of Gamma chapter after completion of the active membership requirements for one (1) semester.

ARTICLE IV: Elected Officers
The active membership of Gamma chapter shall elect the following officers as specified in

SECTION 1. PRESIDENT. The President is the executive head of Gamma chapter. The President shall:
1) Coordinate all functions and activities of Gamma chapter.
2) Chair all General Membership and Executive Board meetings.
3) Install and remove all appointed officers with the approval of the Executive Board.
4) Be an ex officio member of all committees.
5) Act as spokesman for Gamma chapter.
6) Maintain Officer transition meetings.
7) Maintain contact with all current advisors and solicit advisor participation in Gamma activities.
8) Seek out new advisors and interested candidates.
9) Acquaint all new advisors with Gamma chapter history, traditions and procedures.
10) Appoint advisor liaison assistants each semester, each of whom shall be responsible for maintaining close contact with one advisor.
11) Maintain Gamma advisory handbook.
12) Appoint the sergeant at arms following semester elections and whenever the office is vacated.
In the event of the resignation or disability of the President, the Vice President for Membership shall serve as acting-President until the next General Membership meeting at which time a special election shall be held to elect a new President. In the event that a new President is not elected, the Vice President for Membership shall become President and appoint a new Vice President for Membership as specified in SECTION 15.

SECTION 2. VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP. The Vice President for Membership shall:
1) Serve as executive vice president of Gamma chapter.
2) Chair the Membership Committee.
3) Correspond with the New Member Coordinator in planning an agenda for the Membership committee.
4) Correspond with the Fellowship Chair in planning an agenda for the Membership committee.
5) Point out all actions in violation of chapter bylaws.
6) Be responsible for sending active membership dues to the offices of the National Fraternity by the date set by the National Fraternity each year.
7) Be responsible for sending applications for active membership and the required fees to the offices of the National Fraternity within ten (10) days of each Initiation ceremony.
8) Maintain a copy of each application for pledgeship and active membership.
9) Maintain records of the participation in chapter events of every active, associate, and transfer member of Gamma chapter.
10) Be responsible for the creation and distribution of all membership lists and letters.
11) Coordinates with the pledgemaster to ensure that all arrangements are made for initiation.
12) Chair and organize the Awards Committee or delegate the responsibility in the event that the Vice President for Membership is a senior.
13) Oversee all arrangements for Brotherhood Requirement Review.
14) Oversee Color War or appoint a brother to do so. Specifically:
a) Create the Blue and Gold Team Roster. (Or more if brotherhood size requires it.)
b) Designate point values for events.
c) Work with the Fellowship Chair to schedule Color War events.
d) Keep track of Color War points.
15) Collect muggings fees at general meetings for neglecting to wear one's pin.
16) Maintain the duties of list manager for gamma-l and gamma_eb-l.
17) Appoint a Webmaster following elections each semester and whenever the office is vacated.
18) Appoint a Historian following fall elections and whenever the office is vacated.
19) Appoint a Membership Scribe at or before the first membership meeting of the semester and whenever the office is vacated.

SECTION 3. VICE PRESIDENT FOR SERVICE. The Vice President for Service shall:
1) Be responsible for the service program of Gamma chapter.
2) Chair the Service Committee.
3) Correspond with the Campus Chest Chair in planning an agenda for the Service committee.
4) Correspond with the Fundraising Chair in planning an agenda for the Service committee.
5) Correspond with the New Student Record Editor in planning an agenda for the Service committee.
6) Direct the planning, publicity, and execution of all chapter service projects.
7) Endeavor to see that all chapter members participate in chapter service projects.
8) Appoint special service project chairpersons as necessary.
9) Appoint a Service Scribe at or before the first membership meeting of the semester and whenever the office is vacated.

SECTION 4. NEW MEMBER COORDINATOR. The New Member Coordinator shall:
1) Be responsible for the pledge program of Gamma chapter.
2) Chair the Pledge sub committee within the Membership committee.
3) Organize and oversee pledge meetings.
4) Maintain records of the participation in chapter events of every pledge of Gamma chapter.
5) Oversee all arrangements for Pledging.
6) Be responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out the neophyte program of Gamma chapter with the approval of the general membership.
7) Maintain records of the participation in chapter events of every neophyte of Gamma chapter.
8) Chair Selection of pledges.
9) Appoint the rush chair within one week following semester elections and whenever the office is vacant.

SECTION 5. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall:
1) Be responsible for the collection and distribution of all monies of Gamma chapter.
2) Be responsible for all monies taken in conjunction with the New Student Record.
3) See that all financial transactions are recorded clearly and correctly.
4) File annual reports to the state and federal governments as necessary.
5) Report at each General Membership meeting on the state of the treasury.
6) Allocate funds for chapter operation.
7) Prepare and present budget requests.
8) Maintain records of past budgets for comparison.

SECTION 6. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY. The Corresponding Secretary shall:
1) Maintain contact with our brother chapters, Iota Phi at the University of California, Davis; Phi, at Syracuse University, and SUNY Cortland.
2) Maintain contact with chapters both in and out of our section.
3) Co-chair the Committee on Internal Affairs with the Alumni Relations Chair
4) Correspond with the Recording Secretary in planning an agenda for the Communication committee.
5) Correspond with the Public Relations Chair in planning an agenda for the Communication committee.
6) Correspond with the Historian in planning an agenda for the Communication committee.
7) Organize inter-chapter events other than Sectional Conferences.
8) Provide other chapters in Sections 88 and 89 with a calendar of Gamma events each semester.
9) Be responsible for arranging and organizing Gamma chapter's participation in all Sectional, Regional, and National events and official conventions, as defined in ARTICLE XV.
10) Endeavor to expand fellowship with and interaction between chapters in all possible ways beyond those listed previously.
11) Subscribe to section, region, and national listserve.
12) Be responsible for the publication and distribution of the alumni newsletter.
13) Act as chair of the Gamma Alumni Association or as co-chair if the National Fraternity officially recognizes the Association.
14) Set yearly membership dues for the Gamma Alumni Association with the approval of the general membership. These dues shall not exceed the cost of printing, copying, and mailing the Gamma Alumni News and other literature to the members of the Gamma Alumni Association.
15) Be responsible for the collection of monies from Gamma alumni and subsequent delivery to the Treasurer.
16) Chair the Communication Committee.
17) Maintain a current list of Gamma alumni, and update Cornell alumni offices.
18) Appoint a Communication Scribe at or before the first membership meeting of the semester and whenever the office is vacated.

SECTION 7. RECORDING SECRETARY. The Recording Secretary shall:
1) Be responsible for the publication and distribution of the chapter newsletter.
2) Be responsible for keeping the minutes of all General Membership and Executive Board meetings and the Chapter Program Planning Conference.
3) Coordinate with the Historian in the making of the yearly scrapbook and history of Gamma chapter.
4) Maintain office weekly schedule of events or calendar.
5) Correspond with the three appointed scribes, and compile and distribute the minutes from the weekly committee meetings.
6) Chair the newsletter sub committee within the communication committee.

SECTION 8. FELLOWSHIP CHAIR. The Fellowship Chair shall:
1) Be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out the social programs of Gamma chapter to suit the needs of the membership.
2) Endeavor to maintain the moral and spirit of Gamma chapter and each individual member.
3) Organize and carry out any programs appropriate to responsibility #2.
4) Chair the Fellowship subcommittee within the membership committee.
5) Organize Day 2 Dinner on the second day of finals (Friday) of the semester they were elected.

SECTION 9. CAMPUS CHEST CHAIR. The Campus Chest Chair shall:
1) Serve as director and coordinator of the Cornell Campus Chest.
2) Be responsible for all funds associated with the Cornell Campus Chest.
3) Research and nominate potential recipients of campus chest funds.
4) Obtain and select volunteers from Gamma Chapter to participate in Campus Chest events.
5) Chair the Campus Chest sub committee within the service committee.

SECTION 10. NEW STUDENT RECORD EDITOR. The New Student Record Editor shall:
1) Be responsible for the publicity, publication, and distribution of the Cornell New Student Record.
2) Be responsible for all funds associated with the Cornell New Student Record.
3) Maintain all financial records for the New Student Record in a manner approved by the Treasurer.
4) Be responsible for the management of the remaining stock of new and old editions of New Student Record.
5) Chair the New Student Record sub committee within the service committee.
6) Work with the Fundraising Chair to organize and obtain volunteers for Ad Sales.

SECTION 11. FUNDRAISING CHAIR. The Fundraising Chair shall:
1) Be responsible for brainstorming and implementing fundraising events.
2) Be responsible for all funds associated with Fundraising.
3) Communicate with the treasurer about the chapter’s financial situation.
4) Communicate with the Campus Chest and other officers about the integration of fundraising with other large events.
5) Obtain and select volunteers from Gamma Chapter to participate in fundraising events.
6) Chair the fundraising sub committee within the service committee.
7) Be responsible for obtaining volunteers for Ad Sales

SECTION 12. PUBLIC RELATIONS. The Public Relations chair shall:
1) Submit articles and pictures to the local newspapers
2) Submit articles and pictures about Gamma events to the Torch and Trefoil
3) Subscribe to the section list-serve
4) Submit articles to the section newsletter
5) Coordinate with the Service and Fellowship chairs for one membership extension event each per semester
6) Chair the PR sub committee within the communication committee

SECTION 13. RUSH AND RETENTION (2). The TWO Rush and Retention chairs shall:
1) First work closest with the New Member Coordinator to ensure the success of rush. Then, work closest with the Vice President of Membership to work on retention.
2) RUSH: Be responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out the rush program of Gamma chapter with the approval of the general membership. Specifically, the Rush and Retention Chairs shall:
a) Hold a general rush coordination meeting within one week after appointment.
b) Ensure adequate promotion of rush events.
c) Organize a minimum of two rush information sessions.
d) Oversee rush service and fellowship events.
e) Chair the rush committee.
3) RETENTION: Focus on the pledges, but be aware of the NIBs as well.
4) Must attend all pledge meetings.
5) Chair events to get everyone to know one another. (ie. The “fishbowl” – where everyone puts their name into a hat/fishbowl and they draw a name out. They must then have dinner with that person before the designated time is up.)
6) Be part of the Membership committee.

SECTION 14. ALUMNI RELATIONS. The Alumni Relations chair shall:
1) Co-chair the Committee on Internal Affairs with the Corresponding Secretary
2) Plan one fall and one spring event for alumni specifically to attend. The fall event should be the weekend of Homecoming.
3) Create and maintain a listserve of alumni.
4) Maintain a contact list of all past alumni available. Attempt to make this list as complete as possible.
5) Make sure there is at least one fundraising activity targeted at Gamma Alumni per year.
6) Create and distribute and alumni newsletter at least once per year.

SECTION 15. SPECIAL CHAIRS. Special ad hoc chairs may be formed by a majority vote of the Executive Board or the general membership.

SECTION 16. TRANSITION PERIODS. Each outgoing officer shall assist new officers in their responsibilities and provide a written report that includes their budget and outlines the activities of the office over their term of office.

SECTION 17. BUDGETS. At the request of the Treasurer, each officer shall submit a budget to the Treasurer for approval. Each semester the Treasurer shall prepare and submit a chapter to the general membership.

SECTION 18. OFFICE VACANCIES. In the event of the resignation or removal from office of any officer or the ineligibility of an officer-elect, the President, with the approval of the Executive Board, shall appoint a replacement to serve until the next General Membership meeting at which time a special election shall be held, unless otherwise provided for in these Bylaws.

SECTION 19. ABSENCE OF THE PRESIDENT. In the event of a temporary absence of the President, the Vice President for Membership shall serve as acting-President.

ARTICLE V: Appointed Officers

SECTION 1: GENERAL. Nominations for appointed officers shall be accepted by appointing officers during the week following elections. Appointments shall be made within two weeks immediately following general elections, unless noted otherwise below.

SECTION 2: ADHOC. Adhoc appointed officers may be appointed by Executive Board officers if approved by the general membership. Their position may only run as long as their overseeing officer is on the EB.

SECTION 3: SERGEANT AT ARMS. The position of sergeant at arms shall be appointed every semester. Having been appointed by the President, the sergeant at arms shall:
1) Maintain the ritual materials.
2) Inventory and purchase all office supplies.
3) Be responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of the chapter office.
4) Prepare, distribute, collect, and count ballots at all elections and Selection.
5) Prepare and arrange for chapter meetings as the President directs.
6) Pick up the chapter's mail, place it in the office, and notify the person(s) to whom the mail is addressed.
7) Maintain chapter supply of atomic fireballs.
8) Check phone messages and inform appropriate people of said messages.
9) Know the combination to the safe and how to open it.

SECTION 4: WEBMASTER. The Webmaster shall be appointed every semester. Having been appointed by the Vice President of Membership, the Webmaster shall:
1) Update the web site at least weekly to reflect the current and upcoming activities of Gamma. These updates shall include, but are not limited to service events, fellowship events, Inter-chapter events, minutes of General Meetings, and the Gamma Gazette.
2) Maintain an accurate directory of addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for brothers, pledges, neophytes, and advisors. The option shall be given to those listed to with hold their phone number or street address included.
3) Maintain an accurate list of meeting times.
4) Maintain a current list of links to other chapters in Section 89, and the National web site.
5) Be responsible for checking gamma-l for pertinent information to be included on the web site.
6) Be responsible for keeping a list of the organizations that Gamma works with, and the types of service we perform.

SECTION 5: HISTORIAN. The historian shall be appointed after fall elections. Having been appointed by the Vice President of Membership, the historian shall:
1) Be responsible for tracking Gamma family lineages.
2) Create a timeline of important events in Gamma history, and (on a larger scale) to help create a comprehensive history of the fraternity as a whole through research of chapter and National documents.
3) To digitize important information and documents so that they will
4) be preserved and readily available
5) Move older and unused items from the APO office to the archives, and to maintain the quality and usability of older items (such as scrapbooks, mementos, posters, flyers, etc.)
6) Maintain throughout the academic year a scrapbook of the history and memorabilia of Gamma chapter.
7) Create and chair the historian committee whenever necessary.
8) Create an APO scrapbook at least once in the spring semester. The fall historian should help the spring historian with this task if they did not make their own in the fall. These should be added to the archives.

SECTION 6: MEMBERSHIP SCRIBE. The Membership scribe will be appointed at or before the first meeting of the Membership Committee of the semester. Having been appointed by the Vice President of Membership, the Membership scribe shall:
1) Be responsible for noting attendance at the membership meetings.
2) Be responsible for taking minutes at each Membership committee meeting and sending the minutes to the recording secretary with in two (2) days of the meeting.

SECTION 7: SERVICE SCRIBE. The Service scribe will be appointed at or before the first meeting of the Service Committee of the semester. Having been appointed by the Vice President of Service, the Service scribe shall:
1) Be responsible for noting attendance at the Service meetings.
2) Be responsible for taking minutes at each Service committee meeting and sending the minutes to the recording secretary with in two (2) days of the meeting.

SECTION 8: INTERNAL AFFAIRS SCRIBE. The Committee on Internal Affairs scribe will be appointed at or before the first meeting of the CIA of the semester. Having been appointed by the Corresponding Secretary, the CIA scribe shall:
1) Be responsible for noting attendance at the CIA meetings.
2) Be responsible for taking minutes at each CIA meeting and sending the minutes to the recording secretary with in two (2) days of the meeting.

ARTICLE VI: The Executive Board

SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE BOARD. Gamma chapter shall have an Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of all elected officers of Gamma Chapter. All officers shall serve on the Executive Board for the terms of their respective offices. The President or acting-President shall preside over all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall:
1) Be responsible for carrying out the resolutions, policies, and activities voted by the general membership.
2) Review all membership, pledge, and rush programs.
3) Make policy decisions between General Membership meetings when necessary and present those decisions at the next General Membership meeting for a formal vote.
4) Review all decisions that directly affect individual members.


ARTICLE VII: Meetings

SECTION 1. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS. General Membership meetings shall be open to the general membership, pledges, neophytes, and rushees. Only active members shall vote. The President or acting-President shall preside over all General Membership meetings.

SECTION 2. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS. Executive Board meetings shall be open to the general membership. The Executive Board shall meet at least two (2) times each month. The President or acting-President shall preside over all Executive Board meetings.

SECTION 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. Special meetings of the general membership shall be held at the call of a majority of the active membership, a majority of the Executive Board, or the President or acting-President.

SECTION 4. SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. Special meetings of the Executive Board shall be held at the call of a majority of its members or at the call of the President or acting-President.


ARTICLE VIII: Quorum

SECTION 1. QUORUM FOR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS. A quorum for General Membership meetings, regular or special, shall be one-third of the chapter's active membership.

SECTION 2. QUORUM FOR EXECUTIVE BOARDS MEETINGS. A quorum for Executive Board meetings, regular of special, shall be two-thirds of its membership.

SECTION 3. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS. In the event that a quorum does not exist at a General Membership meeting, voting shall be allowed unless one-third of the active members present votes otherwise.

ARTICLE IX: Committees
The committees of Gamma chapter shall include:

SECTION 1. AWARDS COMMITTEE. The Awards Committee shall be formed no later than the General Membership meeting preceding the last General Membership meeting of the spring semester. The Awards Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Membership or a member of the Membership Committee in the event that the Vice President for Membership is a senior. Special meetings may be called by the President, the acting-President, or a majority of the Executive Board. The Awards Committee shall present the chapter awards at the last scheduled chapter event of the year.

SECTION 2. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. The Vice President for Membership shall chair this committee. The Membership Committee shall:
1) Review membership requirements at least once each semester and present them to the general membership no later than the second General Membership meeting of the semester.
2) Review the rules and regulations for receiving credit towards meeting requirements in each of the areas prescribed as necessary by the membership committee.
3) Endeavor to organize and carry out member-retention programs
4) Advise and assist the Vice President for Membership in all tasks related to the membership program of Gamma chapter.
5) Assist the Vice President for Membership with Color War responsibilities.
6) Advise and assist the elected or appointed officer of the following subcommittees (officer in parenthesis) in all tasks related to the function(s) of the officer.
     a) Fellowship Committee (Fellowship Chair)
     b) Pledge Committee (New Member Coordinator)

SECTION 3. SERVICE COMMITTEE. The Vice President for Service shall chair this committee. The Service Committee shall:
1) Advice and assist the Vice President of Service in all tasks related to the service program of Gamma chapter.
2) Advise and assist the elected or appointed officer of the following subcommittees (officer in parenthesis) in all tasks related to the function(s) of the officer.
     a) Campus Chest Committee (Campus Chest Chair)
     b) Fundraising Committee (Fundraising Chair)
     c) New Student Record Committee (New Student Record Editor)

SECTION 4. COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL AFFAIRS. The Corresponding Secretary and Alumni Chair shall chair this committee. The Treasurer, President, and VPM will attend as often as possible. The Committee on Internal Affairs shall:
1) Advice and assist the Corresponding Secretary in all tasks related to the service program of Gamma chapter.
2) Advice and assist the Alumni Chair in all tasks related to their position.
3) Discuss all concerns the chapter has about any internal chapter function and formulate proposals of how to best address those concerns.
4) Advise and assist the elected or appointed officer of the following subcommittees (officer in parenthesis) in all tasks related to the function(s) of the officer.
     a) Newsletter Committee (Recording Secretary)
     b) PR Committee (Public Relations)
     c) History Committee (Historian)

SECTION 5. STANDING COMMITTEES. All committees are standing committees and shall be formed at the first general meeting of each semester except as noted above.

SECTION 6. SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Special ad hoc committees may be formed by a majority vote of the Executive Board or the general membership.

SECTION 7. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP. Membership in these committees shall be open to any member, pledge, or neophyte of Gamma chapter except as noted above.

SECTION 8. COMMITTEE CHAIRS. Pledges and neophytes may not serve as committee chairs.

ARTICLE X: Finances

SECTION 1. ACCOUNTS. Accounts shall be maintained in banks approved by the Executive Board. Accounts shall require the signature of the President, Campus Chest Chair and Treasurer.

SECTION 2. ADDITIONAL SIGNATORIES. The President, with the approval of the Executive Board, shall appoint two (2) signatories to serve in the absence of the President or Treasurer.

SECTION 3. ACCOUNT BOOKS. Separate account books for Gamma chapter shall be maintained at all times.

SECTION 4. RESPONSIBILITY. The Treasurer shall have the ultimate responsibility for all the financial activities of Gamma chapter as specified in ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5.

SECTION 5. MEMBERSHIP DUES. All members of Gamma chapter shall pay semesterly dues as set by the National Fraternity and by the Membership Committee, with the approval of the active membership by the second General Membership meeting of each semester.

SECTION 6. PLEDGE FEES. All pledges shall pay pledge fees as set by the National Fraternity and Gamma chapter.

SECTION 7. NEOPHYTE FEES. All Neophytes shall pay the fees as set by the Gamma Chapter

ARTICLE XI: Elections

SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY. Any active member of Gamma chapter who is in good standing as determined by the Membership Committee may run for chapter office. Any pledge in good standing as determined by the Pledge Committee may run for office if and only if the pledge will be initiated into active membership before the term of office begins.

SECTION 2. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for candidates for each office shall be accepted at the General Membership meeting immediately preceding the General Membership meeting at which elections will be held. Nominations shall be accepted any time up to the commencement of elections.

SECTION 3. FALL TO SPRING OFFICES. Elections for the following offices shall be held yearly at the last General Membership meeting in the spring.
1) President
2) Vice President for Membership
3) Vice President for Service
4) Campus Chest Chair
5) Treasurer
6) Corresponding Secretary
7) Fundraising Chair
The terms of these offices shall begin on Commencement Day and shall be for a period of one (1) year.

SECTION 4. FALL TO SPRING/SUMMER OFFICES. Elections for the following offices shall be held at the third to last General Membership meeting in the spring.
1) New Student Record editor.
The terms of these offices shall begin on either Commencement Day or in the fall after the August NSR distribution and end on Commencement Day one (1) year after being elected. After the spring election, the out-going and the in-coming NSR Editors shall meet and decide when the in-coming chair will take office.

SECTION 5. SEMESTER-LONG OFFICES. Elections for the following offices shall be held twice yearly, at the last General Membership meeting in the fall and at the second to last General Membership meeting in the spring.
1) New Member Coordinator
2) Fellowship Chair
3) Recording Secretary
4) Public Relations

SECTION 6. RE-ELECTION. Officers may be re-elected providing they remain active and in good standing.

SECTION 7. VOTING. All elections shall be determined by a majority vote of the eligible voters present. Runoff elections shall proceed as standing election procedure dictates. Proxies shall not be permitted, but written and signed absentee ballots may be given to the Sergeant at Arms prior to the elections. In the event that elections precedes initiation, pledges/neophytes shall be eligible to vote during those elections. These pledges/neophytes must have been unconditionally selected for initiation in order to vote in the above-mentioned elections.

SECTION 8. ORDER OF ELECTION. Election shall be conducted in the order shown above unless changed by a majority vote of the eligible voters present.

SECTION 9. ELECTION PROCEDURE. Elections shall proceed as standing election procedure dictates.

ARTICLE XII: Alumni Association

SECTION 1. COMPOSITION. The Gamma Alumni Association shall be composed of past members of Gamma chapter.

SECTION 2. MEMBERSHIP. Membership is contingent upon the payment of dues as set by the Alumni Committee with the approval of the general membership.

SECTION 3. ALUMNI BULLETIN. An alumni bulletin shall be published once each semester by the Alumni Committee using Alumni Association funds.

SECTION 4. ALUMNI SECRETARY/HISTORIAN. An election shall be held to determine the chapter's Alumni Secretary who shall chair the Alumni Committee.

ARTICLE XIII: Removal from Office

SECTION 1. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. Gamma chapter reserves the authority to remove any officer from office for just cause and after due deliberation. Such officer shall retain all the rights and privileges of membership in Gamma chapter.

SECTION 2. CHARGES. Charges against an officer of Gamma chapter shall be brought before the Executive Board by the written petition of any member of Gamma chapter.

SECTION 3. HEARING. A hearing shall be held within two (2) weeks of the petition. The officer in question shall be informed two (2) weeks prior to the hearing. If the Executive Board finds merit in the charges, the case shall be placed on the agenda of the next General Membership meeting.

SECTION 4. VOTE. A two-thirds vote for conviction shall remove an officer from office.

SECTION 5. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS. If the Executive Board dismisses the petition, it shall, by the vote of three (3) or more members of the Executive Board, be placed on the agenda of the next General Membership meeting with notice that such action has been taken.

ARTICLE XIV: Suspension

SECTION 1. SUSPENSION. Gamma chapter reserves the authority to suspend members for just cause and after due deliberation. Upon the suspension of a member, the chapter may, at its discretion, petition the National Board of Directors for a letter of suspension to be affixed to the individual's membership record.

SECTION 2. CHARGES. Charges against a member of Gamma chapter shall be brought before the Executive Board by the written petition of any member of Gamma chapter.

SECTION 3. HEARING. A hearing shall be held within two (2) weeks of the petition. The member in question shall be informed two (2) weeks prior to the hearing. If the Executive Board finds merit in the charges, the case shall be placed on the agenda of the next General Membership meeting.

SECTION 4. VOTE. A two-thirds of those present vote for conviction shall result in the suspension of the member in question.

SECTION 5. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS. If the Executive Board dismisses the case, it shall, at the request of three (3) members of the Executive Board, be placed on the agenda of the next General Membership meeting, with notice that such action has been taken.

SECTION 6. SUSPENDED MEMBERSHIP. A suspended member shall not participate in any of the activities of Gamma chapter.

SECTION 7. REINSTATEMENT. A suspended member may be considered for reinstatement at the request of the Executive Board or a petition of more than one-half of the active membership. A vote for reinstatement shall then be scheduled for the next General Membership meeting. A two-thirds vote for reinstatement is required for reinstatement of a suspended member.

ARTICLE XV: Conventions

SECTION 1. OFFICIAL CONVENTIONS. All meetings of the National Convention, Region II, Section 89, or any other convention of Alpha Phi Omega at which Gamma chapter has the right to vote shall be recognized as official conventions of Gamma chapter.

SECTION 2. ATTENDANCE. Gamma chapter shall endeavor to ensure that it is represented at all official conventions as defined above, including, but not exclusive to, providing available funds to those who wish to attend.

SECTION 3. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS. The distribution of funds among conventions shall be at the discretion of the Treasurer and Correspondence Secretary. For a given convention, each member of Gamma chapter who attends shall receive an equal share of all funds distributed not to exceed the total cost of the convention.

ARTICLE XVI: Rules of Meeting

SECTION 1. ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER. The latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the governing rules of Gamma chapter except when inconsistent with the National Constitution or these Bylaws.

SECTION 2. ENFORCEMENT. The President shall enforce these rules at all meetings of the general membership. Any member may appeal decisions made by the President. A majority of the active members present is required to override the President.

ARTICLE XVII: Hazing

SECTION 1. HAZING. There shall be no hazing or informal initiation in connection with the functions of Gamma chapter. Any mistreatment of pledges, neophytes, members, or other persons at any time shall be considered a violation of the purposes of Gamma chapter and of the National Fraternity and shall be subject to both chapter and National suspension.

ARTICLE XVIII: Amendments

SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS. Amendments to these Bylaws may be made by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the active members present provided that a quorum prevails. A written copy of the amendment shall be submitted to the Executive Board for inclusion on the agenda at least one (1) General Membership meeting prior to the General Membership meeting at which a vote is taken; notice of the proposed amendment shall be included in the regular meeting notices.

ARTICLE XIX: Ratification

SECTION 1. RATIFICATION. These Bylaws shall be considered ratified and in effect upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the active general membership at the General Membership meeting at which these Bylaws are discussed. All previous Bylaws shall then become null and void.

SECTION 2. DATE. Ratified on this date: April 16, 1989
Amended January 21, 1990.
Amended February 25, 1990.
Amended April 28, 1990.
Amended December 3, 1996.
Amended March, 1998.
Amended November 15, 1998.
Amended May 14, 1999.
Amended Dec 2, 2001.
Amended April 27, 2003.
Amended November 23, 2003.
Amended April 18, 2004.
Amended November 21, 2004.
Amended April 17, 2005.
Amended April 9, 2006