Alpha Epsilon Pi Gvsu Constitution
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
ALPHA EPSILON PI GVSU CONSTITUTION Alpha Epsilon Pi Constitution Constitution OF THE DELTA GAMMA COLONY OF THE ALPHA EPSILON PI FRATERNITY ND AS AMENDED: THE 22 DAY OF JULY 2018 PREAMBLE To foster and promote brotherly love, to inaugurate a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness, to create a better understanding among our brothers, to encourage vigorous participation in university, college and general activities in our community, to the mutual advantage of all concerned, the Delta Gamma Colony of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity is solemnly dedicated. ARTICLE I: FRATERNAL NAME SECTION 1 This chapter shall be known as the Delta Gamma Colony of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. Any male student in regular attendance and in good standing at the University of Grand Valley State pursuing a course leading to a degree or its equivalent, and who is eligible, as provided in the Supreme Constitution, may be elected to Brotherhood in this Chapter. SECTION 2. A prospective new member may receive a bid to pledge the colony by a majority vote of the Rush Committee. Page 2 Alpha Epsilon Pi Constitution SECTION 3. A pledge can be elected as a Neophyte by a secret individual ballot of the members of the Colony; our Colony will determine for itself whether such an election shall be by a unanimous vote of the members or with negative votes not exceeding 40% of its membership. SECTION 4. A Neophyte (new brother) shall be defined as a pledge that has completed all necessary duties as required by the pledge education program. The Neophyte process will begin no less than 1 week prior to their initiation. He shall be subject to the same rules of removal as a brother of the chapter. SECTION 5. Active members in good standing of this Colony shall be the brothers who have been duly elected into the Colony, who are registered and in regular attendance of Grand Valley State University, has not been suspended or expelled from any Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter, is considered active and on the national roster, and has paid all dues collected by the chapter or is up to date on his payment plan. Additional Minimum Standards of Active Brotherhood in the Delta Gamma Colony of Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity are to include but are not limited to (a) Attend all Chapter meetings (with one non excused); (b) Attend all ritual ceremonies; (c) Actively participate in the recruitment process; (d) Timely payment of dues. SECTION 6. (a) Rushee Status a. A rushee is a potential member of the Chapter. b. The Rush List consists of any and all prospective members. c. Any member of the Fraternity may add any potential member to the Rush List. d. Previous Rushee or Pledge status does not affect reconsideration for Rushee status in future Rush Periods. (b) Pledge Status a. A Pledge is a potential member of the Chapter with limited rights. b. Rushee may receive a Bid to pledge by a simple majority vote by secret ballot of the Rush Committee. c. If the Rushee accepts the bid he becomes a member of the Chapter under Pledge Status at the conclusion of the formal rush week. (c) Active Brother Status a. Active Brother Status, henceforth referred to as Brother after their following Pledge class has been initiated. (d) Alumni Status a. Any previous Brother of the Chapter who was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, international has graduated as an Active Brother, and left the Chapter in good standing. (e) Probationary Status a. A Brother who is not in good standing in the majority opinion of the Executive Board as proposed by one of its members and vote done by the majority in a Executive Board meeting. Page 3 Alpha Epsilon Pi Constitution b. The criteria for consideration for Probationary Status includes but is not limited to: a. Being in arrears to Alpha Epsilon Pi’s International Headquarters b. Being in arrears to the Chapter; c. Displaying behaviors that negatively affect the image of the Chapter and/or International Fraternity such as hazing, bad-mouthing, or behaviors deemed harmful to any brother, human or animal.; and d. Holding an academic average of below 2.5. c. A brother under probationary status: a. May not vote in any committee or general assembly of the Chapter; b. May not hold any office in the Chapter; c. May not attend any brotherhood, social, national or international fraternity events; and d. Is encouraged to attend events relevant to, and use the Chapter’s resources to, reinstate their Brother status. ARTICLE III: BROTHERHOOD VALUES As voted upon by the Executive Board of the Delta Gamma Colony at Grand Valley State University, below are the values we proclaim to be our own: Section 1. Our Brotherhood values self-respect, as well as respect for all those affiliated with Alpha Epsilon Pi. Section 2. Our Brotherhood values Alpha Epsilon Pi, the continuation of our Brotherhood, and acting with the continual betterment of Delta Gamma Colony in mind. Section 3. Our Brotherhood values treating people fairly regardless of their religion, race, sex, or sexual orientation. As a Fraternity of men of well standing, our Brotherhood places special emphasis on ensuring that women receive respectful treatment. Section 4. Our Brotherhood values every Brother’s personal space and property that is to be respected by this Brotherhood individually, and as a whole. Section 5. Our Brotherhood values the respect of Delta Gamma’s space and property. Section 6. Our Brotherhood values individual involvement in our chapter and contributing positively to our fraternity. Page 4 Alpha Epsilon Pi Constitution Section 7. Our Brotherhood values Fraternal and individual involvement in the University, Greek, and Jewish communities. Section 8. Our Brotherhood values refraining from speaking maliciously about a fellow Brother, Brothers, or outsider. Section 9. Our Brotherhood values integrity and using one’s best judgment when being honest with a fellow Brother. ARTICLE III: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS SECTION 1. Nominations of officers shall be held once a year at a regular meeting of the fall academic semester as deemed appropriate by the Master. SECTION 2. Election of officers shall be held at the next regular meeting following the nominations. A simple majority of the votes cast shall be necessary to determine an election. Voting shall be done only by a closed paper ballot. SECTION 3. Officers shall be installed during the final meeting of the fall academic semester. The meeting at which officers are installed shall be conducted in full conformity with the Ritual of the Fraternity. ARTICLE IV REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF OFFICERS SECTION 1. Subject to the exception provided for in Section 2, below, in the event of an office position becoming vacant for any reason, a special election shall be held to fill that office, nominations occurring at the next meeting following the vacancy, and elections and installations occurring at the following meeting. SECTION 2. Notwithstanding the above, if two-thirds (2/3) of the entire Executive board concurs, then a vacant office may be filled by appointment to that office, for the remainder of its term, of any active brother in good standing in the chapter as defined in Article II, Section V; except that if the office vacated is that of Page 5 Alpha Epsilon Pi Constitution Master, then only the Lieutenant Master may be appointed Master. Any Brother appointed to a vacant office shall be installed to that office immediately following appointment. SECTION 3. For any office in which a vacancy occurs other then the office of Master, the duties of the vacant office shall be performed by other officers in any combination at the discretion of the Master until the office is filled by special election as provided for in Article IV, Section 1, above, or by appointment as provided for in Article IV, Section 2, above. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Master, the Lieutenant Master shall assume the duties of the Master until the office is filled by special election as provided for in Article IV, Section 1, above, or by appointment as provided for in Article IV, Section 2, above. SECTION 4. Any officer of the Colony may be removed from office by a two-thirds majority (2/3) vote of the entire executive board or by a two-thirds majority (2/3) vote of all active brothers in good standing in the Colony. ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS SECTION 1. The executive board officers of this Colony shall be in this gavel order: Master, Lieutenant Master, Scribe, Exchequer, Brother at Large, Rush Chairman, Pledge Master. SECTION 2. The elected terms of all officers shall be one calendar year. SECTION 3. Only active brothers in good standing of the Colony shall be eligible to run for office. No brother shall be eligible for election to an office if he has been suspended for any reason or if he is not in good standing as provided in Article II, Section 4. SECTION 3.5: Executive board members must hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Officers who are under the 3.0 minimum requirement they will be upheld to sanctions by the rest of the executive board. SECTION 4. MASTER The Master must be a student of Grand Valley State University for the entirety of his term; this will also include the semester in which elections are held. He must be of at least sophomore standing at the University. He shall also have served one full and complete term on the executive board prior to installation. The duties and powers of the Master are: a) He shall be the chief executive officer of the Colony.