Constitution of the Zeta Chapter of Lambda National Sorority, Incorporated

Article I. Name. The Name of this organization shall be the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated of the University of Missouri- Kansas City, hereafter referred to as SLG. Article II. Purpose/Preamble. The purpose of the organization shall be primarily one of promoting standards of excellence in morality, ethics, and education. Further, the Sorority shall work to better serve the needs and wants of all people by disseminating information about the diverse culture, which we all share. Finally, the Sorority shall maintain respect for the views of others through this valuing, thereby enhancing our understanding of one another, and thus bettering our community, our country, and the world. Article III. Membership. Membership shall be open to all duly enrolled UMKC students. Membership and activities are open to all currently enrolled students regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status. Article IV. Meetings. Meetings will be held: A. Regular Meetings: The Board of Directors shall hold at least two regular meetings annually at a time and place determined by the President. In addition, the Board of Directors shall meet immediately preceding each Convention, and there shall be a meeting of all retiring and newly elected members of the Board of Directors during or immediately following each Convention. B. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President. C. Notice At least ten (10) business days’ notice by mail or email of the time and place of any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given by the Executive Director at the direction of the President. D. Minutes: Minutes of all Board of Directors meetings shall be distributed as authorized by the Board of Directors and a copy shall be filed in the Executive Office as part of the permanent records of the Sorority.

Article V. Committees. Section 1. Standing Committees various operations of the Sorority shall function through Standing Committees, whose chair and members shall serve for the biennium in which they are appointed or until their successors are appointed. A. Constitution Committee 1. This committee shall be appointed by the President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, and shall serve under the direction of the President. The chair of this committee shall be responsible for directing all actions and/or recommendations of her committee to the proper authority 2. This committee shall be composed of a chair and at least two other members, one of whom shall be a former member of the Board of Directors whenever possible; 3. This committee shall consider and report, with recommendations to the Board of Directors and the Convention, proposed amendments to this Constitution. B. Other Standing Committees Other Standing Committees may be established and directed by the Board of Directors. Section 2. Special Committees Special committees deemed necessary to augment the operations of the Sorority may be established by the Board of Directors and shall operate as directed by the Board of Directors for a time to be determined by the Board. A. Finance Committee 1. This committee is standing committee of which consists of the President, Vice President of Program Development, and the Vice President of Chapter Financial Operations.

Article VI. Officers. The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, a Vice President of Program Development, a Vice President of Recruitment, a Vice President of Chapter Operations, Vice President of Event/Volunteering Coordination, and a Vice President of Marketing. Additional officers and/or assistants may be elected or appointed as needed to implement the operation of the chapter. Officers of this organization must be chosen in an election format open to all current members. Every effort will be made to notify all members of said election and, further, to reasonably accommodate the needs of all members desiring to participate. Elections shall occur at the last meeting of the academic year. All positions will be held for a term of 1 academic year, by a 2/3 ½ majority vote of the membership. Officers must meet minimum eligibility requirements, including a cumulative GPA of 2.6 and six credit hours of current enrollment, and must not be on student conduct disciplinary or honor code probation. The requirement to be enrolled in six credit hours will be waived for doctoral students who have completed their formal degree course work, have passed their comprehensive or matriculation examination, and are continuously enrolled in at least one hour of research in the fall and winter semesters. Potential candidates must have accumulated 12 hours of credit at UMKC before filing for office. A. Scholastic Eligibility: Each chapter shall adopt scholastic eligibility requirements for its officers B. Election: All officers shall be elected annually to hold office until the next ensuing election, unless otherwise authorized by the District Governor. C. Officer Training: All officers-elect shall meet officers’ training requirements and major officers-elect also must attend an officers’ retreat. D. Removal from Office: Any officer of the chapter may be removed from office upon a three-fourths affirmative vote of the chapter and with the approval of the Chapter Adviser. E. Vacancies: Vacancies caused by disqualification, resignation, removal F. Duties of Officers:

1. President The President shall be the chief executive officer of this chapter and be responsible for general supervision of the chapter, coordinating chapter affairs in accordance with established programs and policies. Qualifications: a. Has prior leadership and management experience, is a visionary, and possesses the ability to motivate and inspire others; b. Understands parliamentary procedures and considers the rights of the minority; c. Represents the chapter well with campus administrators, other Greek groups, and representatives of National Panhellenic Conference. Duties: a. Presides at all chapter meetings, Executive Council meetings, and meetings of the Judiciary Board; b. Calls special meetings of the chapter when deemed necessary or when requested by a one-third vote of the chapter; c. Carries on the work of the chapter as directed by the Constitution, chapter bylaws, Sigma Lambda Gamma Rules and Policies, and college Panhellenic rules; d. Conducts initiation and other ceremonies as prescribed in the Ritual and Ceremonies Manual; e. Fills temporary vacancies in office with the approval of the Executive Council; f. Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except Nominations; g. Takes a leadership role in the year-round membership recruitment effort of the chapter, participates actively in the chapter member development and education programs, understands the budgeting process and advocates fiscal responsibility, and represents the chapter in the best to administrators, faculty, parents, and others; h. Keeps notebook current and trains successor before leaving office; i. Performs all other duties usually incumbent of the office 2. Vice President of Program Development The Vice President of Program Development shall, in the absence of the President, represent this chapter and preside at all regular and special meetings of this chapter, and preside at all regular and special meetings of this chapter, the Executive Council, and the Judiciary Board, and assume her other duties. She shall oversee this chapter’s Member Education and Member Development Program. Qualifications: a. Is a visionary and can motivate and inspire others; b. Understands delegation and serves as a mentor to the members of her department; c. Possesses a strong value system that includes a belief in the dignity of every person, a respect for academic achievement, an appreciation of diversity, and an ability to make difficult decisions involving friends; d. Has a willingness to take personal time to help other sisters work through problems and the self-confidence to challenge sisters to help themselves. Duties: a. Leads Chapter members in goal-setting at the beginning of each term (semester or quarter) regarding program areas; b. Serves as a member of the Judiciary Board and Chair of the Member Development Committee; c. Communicates the program priorities of the Directors of Scholarship, Member Development, Member Education, and Chapter Events to the Executive Council on a weekly basis; d. Keeps her notebook current and trains her successor before leaving office; e. Facilitate New Member education and orientation to the chapter in preparation for Initiation; f. Performs all other duties usually incumbent of the office. 3. Vice President of Recruitment The Vice President of Recruitment shall oversee the Member Recruitment Program of this chapter and understand all college Panhellenic rules and procedures. Qualifications: a. Is a visionary and can motivate and inspire others; b. Understands delegation and serves as a mentor to the members of the chapter; c. Is analytical and strategic about the recruitment process; d. Understands the need for recruitment processes year-round in a variety of ways and reviews all possible resources to use; e. Is highly competitive but values Panhellenic cooperation. Duties: a. Leads the chapter members in goal-setting at the beginning b. Ensures follow up with all members to assure that goals are accomplished and tasks are completed; c. Plans the overall membership recruitment strategy by analyzing the competition and developing or altering plans and preparations accordingly d. Communicates the priorities and progress of the Recruitment Program to the Executive Council on a weekly basis; e. e. Keeps her notebook current and trains her successor before leaving; f. Performs all other duties usually incumbent of the office. 4. Vice President of Chapter Operations The Vice President of Chapter Operations shall oversee the financial and administrative operations of the chapter. Qualifications: a. Is a visionary and can motivate and inspire others; b. Understands delegation and serves as a mentor to the members of her department; c. Is organized, detail oriented, and understands the importance of individual and chapter fiscal responsibility; d. Interprets the chapter’s limited financial resources as an opportunity to establish priorities; Duties: a. Leads her department members in goal-setting at the beginning of their terms; b. Conducts weekly department meetings and follows up with all Directors to assure that goals are accomplished and tasks are completed; c. Serves as a member of the Judiciary Board; d. Reports in accordance with the sorority calendar giving information as to progress in the areas of finance, housing, and administration; e. Keeps her notebook current and trains her successor before leaving office; f. Performs all other duties usually incumbent of the office. 5. Vice President of Marketing The Vice President of Marketing shall oversee and coordinate the public relations, publicity, philanthropic fundraising, community services, and campus activities of the chapter. Qualifications: a. Is a visionary and can motivate and inspire others; b. Understands delegation and serves as a mentor to the members of her department; c. Is creative and artistic but also analytical and strategic d. Understands the importance to Sigma Lambda Gamma of image, name recognition, and positive and frequent publicity. Duties: a. Leads her department members in goal-setting at the beginning of each term; b. Conducts weekly department meetings and follows up with all Chairs to assure that goals are accomplished and tasks are completed; c. Communicates the priorities of her department to the Executive Council and presents an annual marketing plan for which the various directors in her department coordinate their efforts to create a bigger impact and updates the Executive Council frequently on their efforts; d. Coordinates the efforts of her department with the recruitment calendar to augment the recruitment efforts; e. Reports in accordance with the sorority calendar giving information as to progress in the area of marketing; f. Works in concert with the Chapter Advisor; g. Keeps her notebook current and trains her successor before leaving office; h. Performs all other duties usually incumbent of the office. 6. Vice President of Events/Volunteering Qualifications: a. Is a visionary and can motivate and inspire others; b. Understands delegation and serves as a mentor to the members of her department; c. Is creative and artistic but also analytical and strategic d. Understands the importance to Sigma Lambda Gamma’s philanthropy and principles.

Duties: a. Shall be responsible for informing the Sorority of cultural events occurring at University of Missouri – Kansas City and throughout the surrounding communities. b. Shall not miss more than two consecutive events. Any absences must be approved by SEC. c. Shall be responsible for creating and proposing cultural events that expand on the Sorority’s Culture. d. Shall make sure everyone participates in one cultural event per semester (whether own sorority’s event or outside event). e. Shall arrange and organize all social events of the entity (i.e. dinner, movies, theater, etc.) f. Shall program at least two major fundraisers per semester. g. Shall keep organized all event information and pass information to according official (financial to treasurer, scheduling to operations, etc.). h. Shall attend all events with one excused absence approved by SEC. i. Shall maintain and update a binder with all relevant information pertaining to that position in order to pass down at the end of the semester.

G. Payment for Service There shall be no payment for service in office to any chapter officer except in special circumstances upon the recommendation of the Vice President-Finance and District Governor and with written approval of the Vice President-Collegiate Operations. Compensation, if any, shall be made by check and the check shall not be written until all records or officer rsponsibilities are completed and approved each month by the Vice President- Finance. Such officer must pay her chapter obligations as a collegiate member.

Article VII. Advisor. A qualified UMKC faculty or staff member must be selected by the membership as an advisor. LaNee’ Bridewell: [email protected] 816-235-6609

Article VIII. Finances. Section 1. Fees, Dues, and Assessment: The funds for the general purpose of the Sorority shall be obtained by the means of fees, dues, and assessment collected from all members and chapters. Section 2. Collection of Dues: Each collegiate and alumnae association shall be responsible for all fees, dues, and assessments, of the members of the Sorority who are affiliated with such chapter, and the same shall be assessed directly against each chapter. Section 3. Fees: Every new/recharter collegiate chapter or colony shall pay a one-time fee for recognition or charter. Every new/recharter alumnae association shall pay a one- time fee for charter. The National Board of Directors will determine these fees. This fee is in addition to the regular membership fees for each member of such collegiate chapter or colony or fees that may be determined for alumnae members. Section 4. Membership Fees: The membership fees are an obligation of each member of the Sorority. The fees shall be set by the Board of Directors. Section 5. Alumnae Contribution: Each Alumnae Member shall contribute annually to the National Sorority or to the Sigma Lambda Gamma Educational Foundation as determined annually by the Board of Directors. However, no Alumnae Member shall be denied any of the privileges of benefits of membership for failure to make contributions under this section. Section 6. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Sorority shall begin on the first day of July and end of the last day of June in each year. Section 7. Payment of Dues: All dues, assessments, membership fees, and all other obligations of the members and chapters shall be paid to Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., at the National Headquarters. Section 8. Penalty for Non-Payment: All fees or dues not paid when due will incur a monetary penalty specified in the Chapter Operations Manual to be determined by the Board of Directors. Any chapter in arrears of its obligations or fees shall not be permitted a seat or a vote at the National Convention or in matters voted on during the off year. Section 9. Annual Fee Review: The Board of Directors shall annually review the memberships of the National Sorority and may, by a unanimous vote, increase or decrease the membership fees. Section 10. Undergraduate Chapter Financial Responsibility: Every undergraduate chapter shall submit to the National Sorority's Headquarters the following: A. An annual budget; B. End of year fiscal report; C. Tax identification number. The books of account shall be kept up-to-date and open to the inspection of the University auditor. Article IX. Anti-Hazing. Hazing is strictly prohibited in the State of Missouri and by the University. Hazing is defined as any willful act, occurring on or off the campus of an educational institution, directed against a student or a prospective member of an organization operating under the sanction of an educational institution, that recklessly endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or prospective member for the purpose of initiation or admission into or continued membership in any such organization. Acts of hazing include, but are not limited to: ▪ Any activity that recklessly endangers the physical health or safety of the student or prospective member, including but not limited to physical brutality, whipping, beating, branding, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance. ▪ Any activity that endangers the mental health of the student or prospective member, including but not limited to sleep deprivation, physical confinement, or other extreme stress inducing activity. ▪ Any activity that requires the student or prospective member to perform a duty or task which involves a violation of the criminal laws of this state or any political subdivision in this state. Hazing is a class C Felony.

Article X. Amendments. These by-laws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new by-laws may be adopted by two-thirds of the Board present at any regular meeting or at any special meeting, if at least two days written notice is given of intention to alter, amend or repeal, or to adopt new by- laws at such meeting. It is further understood that if this organization desires at any time in the future to change in any way the provisions of this constitution, that before such action is taken, the organization will submit for approval to the Student Government Association and the Student Life Office every detail of the desired changes to be made.

Article . By-Laws. Chapters shall adopt their own By-laws and regulations, providing they are consistent with and no less restricting than the Constitution and other Sorority regulations. Adoption of and amendments to chapter By-laws must be approved by the Vice President-Collegiate Operations.

Zeta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. Bylaws

Article I: Chapter Section 1: Chapter name The name of this entity shall be the Zeta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. as authorized by the Constitution and Bylaws of the sorority at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Section 2: Purpose & Mission a. Mission Statement: Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women. Through a network of close to 3,000 multicultural sisters from collegiate chapters and alumnae associations located across the United States, we promote academic excellence and higher education for all women via a dedication and incorporation of the sorority principles – Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, and Social Interaction – in our lives. b. Purpose: The purpose of Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority shall be primarily one of promoting standards of excellence in morality, ethics, and education. Further, the sorority shall work to better serve the needs and wants of all the people by disseminating information about the diverse culture in which we all share. Finally, the sorority shall maintain respect for the views of others through this valuing, thereby enhancing our understanding of one another, and thus bettering our community, our country, and the world. Section 3: University Policy a. Will abide by university, city, and state laws, rules, and ordinances. b. Will complete annual training (financial, transitions, etc.) c. Will not be any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability Section 4: Chapter in Good Standing Chapter in good standing will be held accountable to: a. Principles b. Laws & policies c. Cooperate with headquarters d. Meet financial obligations e. Maintain GPA requirement listed in constitution

Article II: Membership qualifications Section 1: Qualifications a. Student who identifies as a female 1. Be an active undergraduate member 2. Meet credit qualifications (freshmen, transfer, etc.) (National manual) 3. Abide by national policy & constitution 4. Abide by chapter policy, bylaws, etc. 5. Abide by university policy, regulations, etc. 6. Abide by regulations of Greek affairs, OSI, etc. b. Student cannot be a member of another social sorority 1. Honorary or professional fraternities allowed c. As a chapter, we have the right to deny membership to an individual, even after application and interview process 1. Students are invited to apply in the future Section 2: Transfer membership a. Active member of SLG who transfers to UMKC can be associated with the chapter if they follow the qualifications 1. Meeting those stated in previous article 2, section 1 2. Provide proof of membership 3. Provide a written statement from the previous chapter confirming the status that the student left in good or bad standing 4. Student should write a statement ensuring understanding of entity’s rule & regulations 5. Student must abide by the UMKC Zeta Zeta Chapter Bylaws

Article III: Membership Classification Section 1: Active Member a. Should be initiated by the entity or have followed procedures mentioned in article 2, section 2 regarding transfer students b. Should be enrolled as an undergraduate student at UMKC c. Is subject to rule and regulations brought forth by bylaws, Greek council, constitution, university policy, etc. d. Shall have a role or be a chair of a position at all times Section 2: Alumnae a. Conditions: 1. Must be initiated in UMKC chapter 2. Must have graduated from UMKC 3. Left UMKC in good standing b. Represent SLG by upholding 5 principles at all times c. Not considered active members d. Can be present at meetings unless asked not to be 1. If they want to attend, must contact president with reason for why they would like to attend 2. Have no voting power 3. Can voice opinions, suggestions, questions, concerns, or comments Section 3: Suspended Member a. Suspended: if member is under financial, third-degree academic probation, or third degree noncompliance probation 1. May not wear the entity letters or any kind of gear 2. May not do hand sign or call 3. May not attend sorority functions with exception of chapter meetings 4. Have no voting power 5. Still, must pay full National and Chapter dues 6. Cannot have Gamma daughter for the semester Section 4: Inactive Member a. A member must present a formal request for inactive membership to the President and/or Vice-President of Administrative Duties. It will be presented to the executive board and must pass with a two•thirds (2/3) vote. b. Inactive membership is granted based on the amount of time approved by the executive board. c. The number of Chapter meetings and mandatory events that the inactive member must participate in will be approved by the executive board. d. Inactive members are required to pay half of the Chapter dues and are required to pay national dues. If the inactive member wishes to participate in additional events, (i.e. trips, socials, etc.), she will be required to pay additional fees (to help alleviate the cost that members paying full dues have already covered), established by the executive board. e. Inactive members are not permitted to vote. f. Inactive members cannot receive a Gamma Daughter. g. Inactive members are not permitted to run for office or hold a position the semester of their inactivity.

Article IV: Associate Membership Conditions Section 1: Process to become Associate Member a. Prospective members must show interest & keep in contact with current members of the Zeta Zeta chapter b. Must keep in contact with Vice-President of Recruitment c. Must fill out an application & turn in by deadline d. Must be interviewed twice by all active members & unanimously approved by active voting e. Prospective member must have or exceed cumulative GPA 1. Headquarters requirement: 2.6/4.0 GPA scale 2. Minimum of 12 college credit hours completed 3. Transfer students require a cumulative GPA of 2.75 f. Graduating seniors in their last semester and first-semester freshman at UMKC cannot be an associate member of the chapter g. Must be an active full-time undergraduate student at UMKC h. Must abide by all policies 1. National constitution policies 2. UMKC policies 3. Chapter bylaws and constitution i. As a chapter, we have the right to deny membership to an individual, even after application and interview process 1. Students are invited to apply in the future Section 2: Termination of Associate Member a. Associate member or interest can terminate her membership with the entity by: 1. Holding a meeting with a new member educator(s) or meeting with entire entity 2. Submitting a expressing a desire to be terminated b. The entity can terminate associate member by: 1. Discussing & reviewing associate member’s process & how poorly she has followed qualifications followed in Article IV Section 1 2. Requires a unanimous vote by all active members 3. If an individual does not come to the whole chapter a. It is president’s responsibility to inform all active members 4. If they withdraw from UMKC 5. If they break secrecy by disclosing national ritual(s) information 6. If they demonstrate any reason/situation that is a major concern for the chapter c. If an associate member is terminated, their initiation pin & anything else given to is sorority property and must be surrendered to the entity upon termination d. All money owed up to date must be paid in full with no refunds Section 3: Initiation to Active Membership a. Associate member shall be initiated by entity and become an active member only after fulfilling requirements for initiation 1. Those requirements must be met, but do not guarantee membership b. Those requirements are: 1. Meet requirements outlined in Article IV Section 1 2. Meet all financial obligations 3. Complete journey 4. Must be approved by 2/3 vote of all active members in good standing Section 4: Re•admission of Associate Member a. If associate member terminated own membership & it was an extenuating circumstance, it is up to the chapter’s discretion if induction will be granted again 1. The decision must be made by 2/3 vote of all active members in good standing b. Under no circumstances may a woman be reconsidered more than once

Article V: Membership Regulation Section 1: Active Members in Good Standing a. Requirements for good standing: 1. Turn in transcripts, GPA, syllabi, schedules a. Must turn in within first 15 days of each semester to Academic Chair or VP of Program Development 2. Turn in study hours every week a. On the date and in the form suggested by the Academic Chair or VP of Program Development b. Lose right to vote at next meeting if study hours not turned in 3. Maintain the 2.6/4.0 GPA a. Otherwise will be subject to academic probation 4. Attend all chapter meetings unless it is excused by president 5. Attend all rituals unless excused by President 6. Participate in all sorority functions as mandated by all active members a. Notice of the function will be given 3 weeks in advance or otherwise as soon as possible b. The first unexcused absence will be charged $5 and the second unexcused absence $10, which is due at the next meeting. Upon the third and subsequent unexcused absences the member is to meet with the executive board members to determine punishment. 7. Active members must meet financial obligations on time a. National dues need to be paid by deadline, set by Treasurer b. Chapter dues need to be paid within the first 4 weeks of the semester c. Members with valid reasons may request to make a payment plan at the beginning of the semester & only for chapter dues i. This request should be made within the first 2 weeks & must be approved by 2/3 of Executive Board 8. Must have a role or be a chair unless a graduating senior or excused by President Section 2: Active Members in Bad Standing a. If an active member fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in the above section, she must write a letter of intention within the first 15 days stating how she intends to meet requirements for good standing & will present it to the entity b. Following privileges will be lost for sisters in bad standing: a. Voting rights b. Holding any position in an undergraduate chapter or in the council c. Holding of a position of the mother in a Gamma mother/daughter relationship c. Depending on the extremity of the situation, sister may be placed in one of the following probations (see Article VI Section 4): a. First-degree academic probation b. Second-degree academic probation c. Third-degree academic probation d. Financial probation e. Social probation f. First-degree noncompliance probation g. Second-degree noncompliance probation h. Third-degree noncompliance probation Section 3: Alumnae Involvement a. Refer to Article III Section 2 Section 4: Transfer Membership a. Refer to Article II Section 2 Section 5: Attendance a. All active members shall attend all mandatory chapter functions (meetings, special meetings, emergency meetings, & all other mandatory events) a. The first unexcused absence will be charged $5 and the second unexcused absence $10, which is due at the next meeting. Upon the third and subsequent unexcused absences the member is to meet with the executive board members to determine punishment. i. No call, no show cannot be considered as first excused absence b. Mandatory functions include any function that was decided mandatory by the entity i. Members will be notified of the mandatory function at least 2 weeks in advance b. All members have one excused absence a semester with the excuse absence form submitted 24 hours in advance to absence to VP of Entity of Operations and President a. The fee will not be assessed with first excuse form per semester b. In emergency situations, notify executive officers as soon as possible and together they will assess the status of absence in question c. Roll call will occur 5 minutes past the scheduled meeting time a. If a member does not arrive within the grace period without notification, it will be considered a no call no show (being absent to a mandatory sorority function) and the member will be fined regardless of time arrived i. See Article V Section 1 b. If an Executive Board member is notified of the member's tardiness before the grace period of the meeting, it will result in a fine of $1 for every 5 minutes arrived late after roll call i. For example, if the meeting starts at 8:30, the late members will be charged $1 for every 5 minutes starting at 8:35 d. All members must be physically present at all mandatory sorority functions (no Skyping, phone conference, Facetime, etc.) Section 6: Study Hours a. Every active member is required to complete a minimum of 10 study hours per week a. Members on academic probation are required to complete more study hours per week as determined by the Academic Chair or VP of Program Development b. Hours will be documented on a form & turned in to Academic Chair or VP of Program Development once a week a. Form will be chosen and distributed by Academic Chair or VP of Program Development c. Violations for study hours: a. If a member fails to turn in study hours, there are consequences: i. Members will be fined $7 if hours are not turned in on due date ii. After being fined twice in a semester for missing study hours, an academic check•in must take place with our Academic Advisor iii. This check•in and academic plan must be turned in on the following week’s study hour log to Academic Chair or VP of Program Development Section 7: Moral Violations a. Violations that may result in disciplinary actions: a. Disrespecting the letters & name of Sigma Lambda Gamma by wearing paraphernalia while intoxicated &/or at an establishment where alcohol is present, purchasing/using alcoholic products, tobacco products, illegal substances, & all other inappropriate behavior b. Improperly representing the sorority, especially in the media c. Purposely causing harm to an active member or an associate member d. Deliberately causing any type of physical or mental harm to a non•member while representing the sorority (i.e. while wearing letters) e. If found not upholding the oaths of induction or initiation b. If accused of a violation, the member will be put on probation & reviewed by the president, advisor, & SEC. Can lead to suspension or even termination. a. If there is sufficient evidence, accused member status will be reviewed. i. If the president, advisor, & SEC find sufficient evidence of the accused member’s violations, all active members in good standing will review the accused member’s status. b. If there is not enough evidence, the case will be dropped. c. A member who has been charged with a violation is not in good standing until she has complied with all consequences set forth by the president, advisor, & SEC & have a 2/3 approval by the active members in good standing d. Consequences will be on a case by case basis. Article VI: Probation Process Section 1: Grounds for Probation a. If for any reason a member has violated any of the qualifications listed in the previous articles, she will be subject to probation Section 2: Probation Term a. Will last for a semester b. Begins the first semester after any of the qualifications are violated a. Lasts until the qualifications are met Section 3: Probation Procedure a. Members in question shall abide by the following requirements: a. Follow regulations of member in bad standing, as stated in Article V Section 2 Section 4: Types of Probation a. Academic probation: a. If a member does not have the required 2.6 required GPA, they will be placed on academic probation i. Will be required to turn in additional study hours per week determined by Academic Advisor. ii. Panther Prep check-ins will be with Academic Advisor rather than Academic chair or VP of Program Development b. Different degrees of academic probation: i. First degree: Must study a weekly minimum of 3 hours per class for each class they are taking, must pay dues in full hand (do not have the right to a payment plan), maintains a right to vote, must attend all mandatory entity meetings, rituals, and events. Loses the privilege to have a Gamma daughter, cannot run for an executive board position 1. If GPA has not breached a 2.6 by the end of that semester, they will be placed on second degree academic probation ii. Second degree: Member must meet with Executive Board within the first two weeks of the semester & submit a formal plan on how she plans on raising her GPA. Must study a weekly minimum of 4 hours of class for each class they are taking, must pay dues in full, must attend all mandatory entity meetings, rituals, and events, loses the privilege to have a Gamma daughter, cannot run for an executive board position, does not have the right to vote, and does not have right to a payment plan. Will be placed on social probation. 1. If GPA has not reached a 2.6 by the end of that semester, they will be placed on third degree academic probation iii. Third degree: Member must meet with Executive Board within the first two weeks of the semester and submit a formal plan on how she plans on raising her GPA. Must study a weekly minimum of 4 hours of class for each class they are taking, must pay dues in full, must attend all mandatory entity meetings, rituals, and events, loses the privilege to have a Gamma daughter, cannot run for an executive board position, does not have the right to vote, does not have right to a payment plan, will be placed on social probation, cannot wear sorority letters, and will be considered as a suspended member. 1. If GPA has not breached a 2.6 by the end of that semester, they will be terminated. c. An active member that has lost good standing can make good standing once member makes a 2.6 GPA & it has been verified. b. Financial Probation: a. If member does not take necessary action to pay dues on time: i. One full week is given to pay everything in full 1. Failure to do so will result in suspension of membership ii. Once she has paid off financial obligations in full, she will be reinstated at the discretion of the chapter. c. Social Probation a. If social probation is given by Executive Board members because of academic or financial probation, the member cannot: i. Wear SLG letters or paraphernalia ii. Attend events unless otherwise given permission d. Incompliance Probation a. If member refuses to comply with duties appointed to them or given to them upon request. In the case that the member jeopardizes the success of the entity during business deadlines, meetings, events etc. The following consequences will be enforced i. First degree: The member will be placed on warning status ii. Second degree: A fine will be assessed determined by 2⁄3 vote of the executive board after a meeting is held with the member discussing the circumstances iii. Third degree: Automatic suspension outlined in Article 3, Section 3 for the remainder of the academic semester Section 5: Probation Appeals a. An appeal to lift an academic probation is only accepted under extenuating circumstances a. Appeal must be made to SEC, which will be brought to next chapter meeting if decision not made by SEC i. Must be a unanimous vote by active members in meeting ii. Must speak to Academic Chair or VP of Program Development iii. When going to SEC/Executive Board, member on probation must be present to state their case iv. SEC/Executive Board will determine if reason is appropriate to be pardoned and will be taken to the next meeting v. If approved for chapter discussion, member must be present to state her case to the active members vi. If not approved by SEC/Executive Board, it will not be brought up in chapter meeting and member will remain on set course of probation Section 6: Regaining Good Standing a. For academic probation, member must meet GPA requirements & must be verified b. For financial probation, member must pay balance in full within one week c. For noncompliance probation, member must prove they are filling all responsibilities and duties assigned to them d. If member has missed meetings, member must read minutes from meeting missed, sign them & turn them into executive board Article VII: Meetings Section 1: Chapter Meetings a. First meeting of the month will be formal a. Business casual b. All business content c. Workshop presentation will be presented by chosen/volunteer member b. Second meeting of the month will be casual a. Business may be presented, but not formal c. Last meeting of the month will be SLG Day a. Colors/letters will be worn b. Bonding activity d. Every other meeting of the month will be casual a. Business may be presented, but not formal Section 2: Executive Board Meetings a. Executive board will meet twice a month if necessary a. Times & dates of these meetings will be determined in the first two weeks of the semester Section 3: Sisterhood Enhancement Committee Meetings a. Must meet a minimum of twice per month b. When special circumstances for events arise, committee will meet immediately to discuss business Section 4: Special Meetings a. Should be held to give direct attention to a certain matter a. Only executive officers should have the authority to conduct or call a special meeting Section 5: Emergency Meetings a. Should be called in the event of a highly important circumstance or occurrence needing immediate attention i. Only the president has the authority to call an emergency meeting Section 6: Chapter Retreat a. Mandatory retreat will be held within the first week of classes of every semester b. Will also be held the third to last week of the second semester to plan for summer or following semester Section 7: Proposed Meeting Outline a. All reports from officers (5•15 minutes) b. Approval for previous and current minutes (5 minutes) c. New & old business (10 minutes per item) d. Announcements (5 minutes per person) e. Guest speakers (5-15 minutes) f. There will be a designated timer at each meeting g. Designated time will be at the discretion of the chapter president i. Voting must be done for adding time for speaking per person in 5 minute increments Article VIII: Executive Board Section 1: Officers Qualifications a. She must be a registered full time student, have a 2.6/4.0 cumulative G.P.A, and in good standing with the sorority, MSOC, and the University b. She must be able and willing to fulfill duties and serve her full term as outlined in this document c. She must be a general member for at least a semester i. Exceptions may be granted for various reasons including but not limited to shortage of members, officer termination, etc d. Maintain in good financial standing Section 2: Term of Executive Officers a. Executive Officers will serve their term for a full year, beginning in the fall semester until the following year (school year) b. No member of the Executive Council shall serve more that two terms under the same position c. If an Executive Officer is unable to fulfill her term and is succeeded by another Executive Officer, the successor is eligible to run for the position a second time. Section 3: Duties of Officers a. President: a. Presides over meetings b. Goes over SOD & goal setting at beginning of semester retreat c. Calls emergency meetings when deemed necessary d. Coordinates with VP of Entity Operations on all national conferences, plans and is responsible for all national retreats & internal retreats e. Carries work of chapter as directed by all documents f. Conducts induction, initiation, & other ceremonies as described in ritual & ceremony manual g. Represents chapter when meeting with other chapters, colonies, councils, boards, etc. h. Co•signs with VP of Entity Operations on bank account i. Serves as chair of SEC in accordance with SEC manual j. Familiar with Robert’s Rule of Order & ensures that chapter follows it k. Notify members of their elections to an office . Shall keep a permanent record of issues voted upon & responsible for voting box m. Does not vote, is the tie breaker if necessary n. Shall maintain order throughout chapter meetings o. Familiar with chapter’s bylaws, university policies, national laws, etc. b. Vice President of Program Development: a. Leads chapter members & SOD goal setting regarding program areas b. Ensures that SOD plans are discussed at every chapter meeting c. Follows up with chapter to make sure that tasks are completed & goals accomplished d. Reports progress of all programming recruits to members at every chapter meeting e. Shall be responsible for reserving venues in appropriate time frame as determined by programming committee g. Shall oversee collecting of transcripts, schedules, syllabi from all members at beginning of each semester i. Scholarship/academic chair h. Shall oversee creation of academic recognition program i. Sister of the month i. Shall make sure chapter is following Start Right Program j. Collects and organizes study hours k. Plans Bookies & Cookies every month l. Ensures that academic improvement workshops are planned and attended to c. Vice President of Recruitment: a. Plans overall membership recruitment strategy b. Communicates priorities & progress of recruitment program at chapter meetings c. Shall be the member primarily responsible for informing applicants of denial or acceptance d. Presents marketing plan for new recruits e. Reports progress of marketing efforts at chapter meetings f. In charge of social media updates g. Works in conjunction with historian h. Notifies other organizations of chapter’s attendance to their events d. Vice President of Entity Operations (treasurer): a. Coordinates with president to plan be responsible for all national conferences, national retreats, and internal retreats b. Manages chapter bank account c. Performs audit of all financial transactions d. Coordinates preparation of chapter budget at beginning of each fiscal year e. Collects all monies due to the chapter f. Submits all fees due to national g. Appropriates receipts & expenditures h. Prepares report of financial status to chapter at every chapter meeting i. Shall co­sign with president for chapter’s bank account j. Assists in associate member education program & orientation for the chapter initiation k. Responsible for taking minutes & providing agendas for all chapter & executive board meetings l. Provides chapter advisor with copy of chapter or executive board minutes within 48 hours after meeting has been held m. Keeps record of tardies, absences, dress code violations, & other fines through the minutes & communicates fines to the members monthly e. Vice President of Principles & Philanthropies: a. Leads chapter members on SOD goal setting pertaining to principles minus academics b. Coordinate community service events c. Plan & coordinate events for each principle & philanthropies f. Associate Member Educator: a. Shall provide reports to chapter at every chapter meeting b. Shall be responsible for keeping record of events & activities of Associate member education program c. Shall keep a copy of associate member education program (journey, etc.) d. Shall be responsible for collecting necessary dues & paperwork & submitting to the president or vice president of the chapter within 48 hours e. Responsible for submitting induction & imitation paperwork to university f. Be familiar with journey & all its documents g. Ritual Chair a. Planning Recommitment Ceremonies b. Keeping the ritual box up and making the Entity aware when things are needed c. Working with Alumnae for Graduation Ceremonies d. Working with President to plan rituals e. Contacting other sisters to participate in rituals

Article IX: Additional Positions Section 1: Positions & Their Duties a. Sisterhood Enhancement Committee a. Shall consist of elected members who present good moral character & serve as role models for the chapter b. Committee shall be responsible for program with framework of 3 C’s i. Character ii. Culture iii. Conduct c. Shall also service as disciplinary board of chapter in serious cases d. Duty to monitor chapter relations in accordance with all documents e. Duty to coordinate sisterhood events in conjunction with VP of Program Development f. In charge of recognizing sisters (positive recognition) b. Historian a. Keeping accurate scrapbook of clippings, records, & photos of event important in history of chapter & university b. Obtaining an updated chapter picture for submission upon request c. Works in conjunction with VP of Recruitment in updating chapter’s social outlets d. Contacting VP of Entity of Operations when money is needed to purchase materials to fulfill her duties e. Updates social media of sister of the month f. Ensures that every line crossed begins their scrapbook for their line c. Fundraising Chair a. Leads chapter members in fundraising goal setting b. Presents annual fundraising plan c. Coordinates chapter’s fundraising events d. Reports progress of fundraising efforts at chapter meetings e. Contacting VP of Entity of Operations when money is needed to purchase materials to fulfill her duties d. Assistant Associate Member Educator a. Responsible for assisting associate member with the program b. In event that associate member educator cannot be represent, will assume all duties & responsibilities c. Must be familiar with journey and all its documents d. Make sure that education process is conducted in conjunction with documents

Article X: Election of Officers Section 1: Date of Elections a. Elections will be held three weeks before the spring semester retreat b. Candidates should be dressed in business casual attire Section 2: Election Procedures a. In general meeting, list of candidates will give platforms, have a 5-minute time frame a. If there are 2 or more candidates, they must all be out of the room while the other is going b. Once all candidates for position have given speeches, vote can take place c. Positions to be voted for will go in following order: a. President b. VP of Program Development c. VP of Recruitments d. VP of Entity Operations e. VP of Principles & Philanthropies f. Historian g. Council Reps h. SEC i. New Member Educator j. Associate Member Educator d. Once vote is cast for one position, candidates of the next positions will give their speeches e. Candidates must be out of room while pros, cons, and voting takes place a. Pros and Cons must have a 1:1 ratio f. After all votes have been tallied for a certain office, the results will be announced immediately afterward g. Voting will be a closed ballot h. Elections should be held 3 weeks prior to end of the semester retreat Section 3: Winning Office a. Simple majority (half +1) of ballots cast should determine winner of the election Section 4: Terms of Office a. Office positions will be held for one academic year (August•May) b. Chair positions will be held for one academic year (August•May)

Article XI: Chapter Advisors Section 1: Selection & Qualifications a. Any person who is a member of UMKC faculty or staff is eligible b. Nominations & elections should be made at chapter’s good judgment c. Majority vote of active members in good standing required d. Term will be 2 years & can be renewed by majority vote Section 2: Duties of Advisors a. University Advisor a. Guides at any needed decision making but doesn’t hold voting power b. Provides support in academic, social, & personal areas c. Familiar with university standards & regulations as they apply to sororities b. Chapter Advisor a. Guides at any needed decision making but doesn’t hold voting power b. Attends number of meetings directed by SOD c. Support & resource to better run chapter d. Familiar with headquarters standards, regulations, etc. c. Academic Advisor a. Provides guidance but does not have voting power b. Works closely with VP of Program Development c. Provide resource & support as pertains to academics d. SEC Advisor a. Guides at any needed decision making but doesn’t hold voting power b. Attends number of meetings directed by SOD c. Attend emergency meetings d. Resource & support for questions & sensitive problems that SEC might deal with e. Financial Advisor a. Guides at any needed decision making but doesn’t hold voting power b. Attends number of meetings directed by SOD c. Help with budgeting Section 3: Removal a. If advisor should be removed before term is expired, will need 2/3 vote from all members in good standing & approval from Greek affairs

Article XII: Finances Section 1: Chapter Financial Obligations a. Change in amount of fee requires 2/3 vote from all members in good standing b. Payment of fees should comply with national standards c. VP of Entity Operations will send national fees to headquarters d. All money belonging to Entity should be deposited & dispersed through established bank account e. All funds must be deposited within 48 hours after collection Section 2: Individual Financial Obligations a. Every member is required to pay both National & Chapter dues at the beginning of the semester a. Due at beginning of semester retreat b. National dues (Determined by HQ) c. Chapter dues ($50) b. Any member not able to pay in full is required to set a payment plan up in accordance with previous articles c. Chapter dues, but not National dues, can be waived if student is participating in studying abroad. Section 3: Individual Financial Violation a. Any member not able to pay in full is required to set a payment plan up in accordance with previous articles b. Meet with VP of Entity Operations to discuss financial situation & any adjustment to the plan c. If failure to pay required amount as set by payment plan, member will not remain in good standing a. Fine of $5 per business meeting for every payment not made on time or at all b. Fines can be waived or deferred due to financial situations beyond their control i. Must talk to chapter operations & president 24 hours before deadline c. Failure to complete payment by end of the semester retreat will result in further actions i. Appropriately assessed fine ii. Legal actions Section 4: Allocation of Funds a. Decided by VP of Entity Operations when creating budget

Article XIII: Dress Code Section 1: Requirements a. All members required to adhere to dress code during events b. If improperly dressed, VP of Entity Operations reserves right to regulate and fine Section 2: Preferred Attire a. Meetings, social events, etc. i. Tabling 1. Letters or Business attire ii. Meetings 1. See Article VII Section 1 iii. Social Events 1. Dependent upon the event b. Informal informational i. Initiated members should be in business casual c. Formal informational i. Active members & interests should be in business casual d. Council meetings i. Council decision e. Rituals i. All black ii. Initiation pin iii. No excessive jewelry iv. Updated ritual ceremony procedures Section 3: Improper Dress a. If improperly dressed, VP of Entity Operations reserves right to regulate by a. Refusing admittance i. Then charge fee for absence b. If admitted a $5 charge will be acquired b. Places indicated in previous articles are locations in which letters or paraphernalia pertaining to chapter cannot be worn

Article XIV: Amendments Section 1: Requirements to Propose Amendments a. Hard copy of written proposal submitted at business meeting b. Should be written in exact format & wording that it would be if it were in the bylaws c. Voted on at the following business meeting Section 2: Vote Required Passing an Amendment a. Must be passed by 2/3 vote by active members in good standing