The Constitution and By-Laws of the ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Upsilon Chi Chapter ​ ​ ​ ​

of

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Adopted May 7, 2017 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Table of Contents: ​ ​ ​ ​ Preamble

Article I. Name, Symbol, and Purpose ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Article II. Insignia, Colors, and Pin ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Article III. Chapter Membership ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​

Article IV. Chapter Organization, Structure, and Duties ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Article V. The Executive Committee ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Article VI. Fees and Dues ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Article VII. Committees ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​

Article VIII. Voting Power ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​

Article IX. Discipline ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​

Article X. Membership Intake ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​

Article XI. Amendments ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​

By-Laws

PREAMBLE

We, the members of this organization, in order to promote a more perfect union among college men; to aid in and insist upon the personal progress of its members; to further brotherly love and a fraternal spirit within the organization; to discountenance evil; to destroy all prejudices; to preserve the sanctity of the home, the personification of virtue and the chastity of women, do hereby enact and establish this constitution for the government of its members. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Cornell University ​ ​ Ithaca, New York ​ ​ ​ ​ 1906

ARTICLE I. Name, Symbol, and Purpose ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Upsilon Chi ​ ​ Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 2. The symbol of this organization shall be the Greek letters ​ ​ Upsilon Chi and the Greek letters Alpha Phi Alpha. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 3. The purpose of this fraternity shall be: to stimulate the ​ ​ ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual, to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood, and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE II. Insignia, Colors, and Pin ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 1. The Chapter shall maintain the fraternity colors of Old ​ ​ Gold and Black. ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 2. The seal of the Chapter shall be the same as that of Alpha ​ ​ Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 3. The insignia shall be a pin bearing the Greek letters Alpha ​ ​ Phi Alpha with the letter Phi superimposed on the letters Alpha and Alpha, and such pin shall contain seven jewels. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 4. The official pin shall be worn by fraternity members only. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE III. Chapter Membership ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 1. Members of the Upsilon Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha ​ ​ Fraternity shall consist of male students at Pepperdine University.

Section 2. No male student shall be considered for membership unless ​ ​ he has at least a 2.5 grade point average, completed at least one semester, and is a full time student with at least 12 semester credit hours. ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 3. A brother is considered to be in “Good Standing” to the ​ ​ General Headquarters if the brother has fulfilled all of his financial obligations to both General Headquarters and their chapter, in addition to maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Section 4. Scholastic standing of prospective male students shall be ​ ​ certified by the Registrar of Pepperdine University. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE IV. Chapter Organization, Structure, and Duties ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 1. This chapter shall be a member of the Western Region of ​ ​ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 2. The officers of the Upsilon Chi Chapter shall be: President, ​ ​ Vice-President, Secretary, Associate Editor of The Sphinx, ​ ​ Treasurer, Director of Educational Activities, Membership Intake Officer, Historian, Chaplain, and other offices as subsequent conditions may merit. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 3. The following officers shall comprise the Executive ​ ​ Committee: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Intake Officer, and one additional member at large elected by the Chapter. Each member of this Committee shall have one vote. This Executive Committee shall be required to report its minutes to the Chapter at the next regularly scheduled meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 4. The chapter President is the chief administration officer for ​ ​ the chapter. He provides leadership, direction, and vision for the chapter. He organizes and facilitates the National Program process while maintaining a positive impact on chapter membership. He oversees the financial and community welfare of the chapter. The president chairs the executive committee meetings and directs all standing committees. Additionally, the president breaks voting ties when necessary and appoints committee chairs and other leaders as necessary. He works with officers and committee chairs to develop their growth and requests chapter reports as necessary. ​ ​

Section 5. The chapter Vice President is the Co-chief Administration ​ ​ officer for the chapter and presides over meetings when the president is absent from the chair. Additionally, he assists the president with leadership, direction, and vision. It is also his responsibility to organize and/or oversee service projects for the Chapter. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 6. The chapter Secretary is to record official meeting minutes. ​ ​ He maintains chapter records and permanent files. He reads the minutes at each regular or called meeting and attends the executive committee meetings. The secretary maintains the chapter’s constitution and by-laws and the roll or register of chapter members. Additionally he collects and prepares chapter correspondence for meetings and picks up all chapter mail. ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 7. The Associate Editor of The Sphinx writes and edits stories ​ ​ ​ and information to be submitted for publication in the Fraternity’s journal, The Sphinx. He coordinates the ​ ​ chapter’s public relation activities. Additionally, he covers chapter events and submits copies to the secretary for permanent files and solicits materials for articles from the members.

Section 8. The chapter Treasurer is the chief financial officer for the ​ ​ chapter and maintains all financial records of checking, savings and investment accounts. He makes monthly reports of finances at Executive Committee and regular chapter meetings. The treasurer works with the budget and finance committee to prepare a chapter budget for review and adoption. ​ ​

Section 9. The Director of Educational Activities coordinates all ​ ​ educational activities for the chapter. He develops and publishes a report of educational programs for the fraternal year. He coordinates the scholarship program, risk management seminars, and Omega Services. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 10. The chapter Membership Intake Officer manages intake ​ ​ activities for the chapter as established by national Membership Intake Process via the Standing Orders and serves on the Pharaoh’s Council for his area. He assists with the requisition for and coordination of Alpha Awareness Seminars or Informational Seminars, programs, and ceremonies for intake. He must be Risk Management certified.

Section 11. The Historian keeps accurate records of all events and ​ ​ teaches chapter and national fraternity history to the members. He reviews newspapers, magazines, etc. for interest articles of chapter members, maintains chapter scrapbook and keeps it updated with programs each year, and works closely with the recording and corresponding secretaries. Additionally, he works closely with the Associate Editor to The Sphinx. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​

Section 12. The Chaplain presides as chaplain for chapter functions. He ​ ​ provides consolation to members and families as necessary. Additional responsibilities include: delivering meaningful and inspirational invocations at chapter meetings and official services, and acts on moral issues regarding the chapter or brothers. Also, the chaplain assists with preparation of the Omega Services. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 13. All officers of the chapter shall be Risk Management ​ ​ Certified.

Section 14. All Chapter meetings will be conducted through democratic process, and abiding by Robert’s Rule of Order Latest ​ Edition. ​

ARTICLE V. The Executive Committee ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 1. See ARTICLE IV; Section 3. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 2. The Executive Committee shall be the governing body ​ ​ between meetings and shall interpret all policies and conflict of the Constitution. It shall investigate all forms of delinquencies, both financial and moral in the Chapter and take appropriate action. This Committee may approve the payment of emergency expenses. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE VI. Fees and Dues ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 1. Each aspirant/IMDP candidate for admission shall pay an ​ ​ ​ initiation fee, which will be designated by the Corporate Headquarters. The fees will include the cover of the aspirant’s classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.), Grand Tax, Pin, History Book, Building Fund, National ​ Constitution and Bylaws, etc., in accordance with (IAW) ​ Corporate Headquarters. Each aspirant/IMDP candidate ​ shall also pay Cluster Fees, Chapter Dues, and Western Region Neophyte Registration Fees by Week Three in accordance with the current IMDP Standing Orders. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 2. The dues to the National Office shall be paid by the ​ ​ Chapter Treasurer on an annual basis. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 3. Dues as prescribed by the Chapter at the beginning of each ​ ​ semester must be paid at the chapter retreat at the beginning of each semester; or, on the date designated by the Treasurer. A late charge of $10 shall be added to a member’s dues for each week that passes before his dues are paid. If a member fails to pay such dues, he shall be considered inactive until such dues are paid. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 4. The Chapter may choose to impose an additional monetary ​ ​ fine or other sanctions it deems necessary if chapter dues are not paid in a timely fashion. A majority vote of the brothers present is necessary for this action. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE VII. Committees ​ ​

Section 1. The committees of the Chapter shall be Standing and ​ ​ Special.

Section 2. The Standing Committees shall include: the Executive ​ ​ Committee, the Intake Committee, the Service Committee and the Social Committee. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 3. The Committees shall serve in their respective capacities ​ ​ throughout the year and the Chairman of each Committee shall report to the Chapter at every Chapter meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 4. The Special Committees shall be appointed for current ​ ​ assignment as the Chapter might require and shall be automatically dissolved after the completion of their assignment.

ARTICLE VIII. Voting Power ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 1. A majority of the members that are in good financial ​ ​ standing with the Chapter shall constitute a quorum of a regularly scheduled meeting to transact all business except in the following cases. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

A. Assessment of dues and taxation which causes two-thirds of the members in good financial standing to be required. ​ ​ B. During the meeting for the election of Chapter officers where two-thirds of the member in good financial standing are required. ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 2. The body shall legally act on all matters not provided for in ​ ​ the Constitution that pertain to the organization as a whole. Such action must comply with state, regional, and national Constitutions.

Section 3. Each financial member shall have a vote; this includes the ​ ​ Chapter President. ​ ​

Section 4. A majority vote shall be sufficient to govern all motions not ​ ​ otherwise provided for in the Constitution. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE IX. Discipline ​ ​

Section 1. A three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the Chapter shall be ​ ​ sufficient to serve the penalty of censure, fine, or suspension upon any member of the Chapter. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 2. When, for any reason, a member is suspended from the ​ ​ Chapter, he must refrain from wearing the fraternity’s pin or any other Alpha Phi Alpha paraphernalia until the suspension is lifted. Failing to do so after appropriate request he may be referred for discipline to the National Organization through the State organization and the Regional Vice-President. ​ ​

Section 3. Should the Chapter deem that the offense of a member ​ ​ warrants expulsion, it must serve upon the member subject to such action, written notices of the intended action, together with a specification of the charges against such member at least (30) days before the meeting of the next State of Regional Convention, at which time such case is to be heard and shall refer copies of such information to the General Convention for action. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 4. Brothers on inactive status shall refrain from voting, ​ ​ wearing of the fraternity’s pin, or any items with the Greek letters Alpha Phi Alpha on it. He shall not participate in any activities for which expenditures from the Chapter Treasury are incurred, or any other activities which shall be prescribed by the Chapter. Failure to comply with this ruling shall lead to suspension by the Chapter and or expulsion by the National Organization. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE X. Membership Intake ​ ​ ​ ​ Section 1. NO student may be considered for admission unless he ​ ​ meets the requirements stipulated in ARTICLE III; Section 2.

Section 2. No student may be considered for admission unless he is ​ ​ sponsored by a brother in good standing of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 3. The student must be certified by the Registrar as to ​ ​ scholastic standing, and certified by physical examination by a licensed medical doctor as to health. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 4. Procedure for membership intake and the initiation of new ​ ​ members shall be induced in the Standing Orders and one copy shall be with the Ritual of the National Organization and one shall be on file in the State and Regional offices. No deviations from this procedure will be allowed. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 5. An Academician shall be appointed to oversee and properly ​ ​ direct the educational portion of intake under the guidelines proved by the Standing Orders. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 6. No students may be initiated unless he meets the ​ ​ requirements stipulated in ARTICLE III; Section 2, and ARTICLE X; Section 2. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Section 7. No action involving membership intake shall be taken by ​ ​ this chapter, or any of its members, which deviates from the Constitution and By-Laws of the General Organization, the Standing Orders, the Risk Management Handbook, or the Ritual of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

ARTICLE XI. Amendments ​ ​

Section 1. Amendments to this Constitution shall be passed only by a ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ three-fourths (3/4) majority of the financial member. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

By-Laws

1. The Chapter shall hold its annual election of officers at the last regularly scheduled ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ meeting in March. The newly-elected officers shall take office at the first regular ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ meeting in April. ​ ​ ​ ​

2. Vacancies in offices shall be filled by a majority vote of the financial members at the ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ next regular meeting after they occur. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

3. When the President calls an emergency meeting and all members having been duly ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ notified, those present can transact business on the emergency issue. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

4. The Chapter shall fine each member five dollars ($5.00) for being absent from a ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ meeting, this being waived provided the member notifies the President at least ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ forty-eight (48) hours after the meeting from which he was absent and give the ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ President a valid reason for his absence. Each member shall be fined five dollars ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ($5.00) for failing to carry out an assigned duty and two dollars ($2.00) for being late ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to meetings. The fine shall be waived also if the member assigned the duty notifies ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the President at least twenty-four (24) hours before the duty is to be carried out and ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ give the President and/or their respective committee chairman a valid reason for his ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ irresponsibility. If his reason is not disclosed within the specified time, the Executive ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Committee shall pass judgment. Likewise, a valid reason for being late for a meeting ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ will waive the fine, but it must be submitted to the President at least twenty four (24) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ hours before the meeting. The Secretary shall keep a record of such fines and shall ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ turn them over to the Treasurer to be added to the member’s dues. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

5. The Chapter shall enforce the Constitution of the State, Regional, and National ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Organization.

6. The Chapter shall meet every week as the scholastic schedule permits. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

7. The Chapter shall maintain an Alpha advisor who is a member of the graduate chapter ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ in good financial standing. He shall serve in an advisory capacity with no vote. The ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ Chapter shall also maintain a campus advisor who is a member of the Pepperdine ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ University staff. ​ ​

8. The office of President shall not be held by a neophyte unless such is necessary due to ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the absence of a prophyte. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

9. The procedure and requirements for amending the by-laws shall be the same as ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ amending the Constitution. ​ ​ ​ ​

10. All brothers shall participate in all Upsilon Chi events unless excused from ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ participation according to By-Law #4. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

11. The Upsilon Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. shall not tolerate any ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ form of hazing, physical, or mental abuse of any aspirants. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

12. The Social Committee shall be responsible for bringing all planned social activities to ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the general body. ​ ​ ​ ​

13. The newly elected President and Executive Committee shall prepare an anticipated ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ program and budget for the coming year. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

14. The Chapter shall complete all of the National Service Programs and Projects ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ annually under the leadership of the Service Chairman. Chapter participation in all ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ other National Projects and Programs will be headed by the President. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

15. The Chapter shall dedicate 2 hours of mandated studying every Sunday during the ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ school year. Excuses include: School breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring, Summer) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ and attendance at the fraternity’s conventions and conferences. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

16. The Chapter will be required to have step practices every Sunday during the school ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ year. Excuses include: School breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring, Summer) and ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ attendance at the fraternity’s conventions and conferences. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Approved originally on May 7, 2017 by the Upsilon Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fraternity, Incorporated ​ ​