Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Bylaws Xi Lambda
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Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College Chapter Bylaws Saint Louis Community College at Meramec Xi Lambda Table of Contents Chapter I: Name…………………………………………………………………………………….1 Chapter II: Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………1 Chapter III: Membership……………………………………………………………………………1 a. Eligibility……………………………………………………………………………..1 b. Active Members……………………………………………………………………...2 c. Provisional Members………………………………………………………………...2 d. Alumni Members…………………………………………………………………….2 e. Honorary Members…………………………………………………………………..2 f. Transfer Members.……………………………………………………………………2 Chapter IV: Section 1. Officers………………………………………………………………………………….2 President…………………………………………………………………….………..…3 Vice President of Leadership……………………………………………………….…...3 Vice President of Scholarship………………………………………………………….. 3 Vice President of Service……….……………………………………………………….4 Vice President of Fellowship……………………………………………………………4 Vice President of Membership…………………………………………………………..4 Vice President of Communications……………………………………………………..5 Treasurer………………………………………………………………………………..5 Executive Board……………………………………………………………………….. 6 Chapter Advisors……………………………………………………………………….. 6 Section 2. Election of Officers…………………………………………………………………...…6 Section 3. Election Procedures……………………………………………………………………...6 Section 4. Absentee Ballots………………………………………………………………………...7 Section 5. Replacement of a Chapter Officer………………………………………………………7 Section 6. Removal of a Chapter Officer…………………………………………………………..8 Chapter V: Parliamentary Authority……………………………………………………………….8 Chapter VI: Amendments and Revisions to Chapter Bylaws……………………………………...8 2 BY-LAWS Of the XI LAMBDA CHAPTER Of PHI THETA KAPPA International Honor Society CHAPTER I. Name The name of this chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society shall be Xi Lambda. CHAPTER II. Purpose The purpose of the Xi Lambda Chapter at St. Louis Community College, Meramec, shall be to uphold scholarship, promote academic achievement, and further the development of leadership and service while cultivating fellowship amongst society members and within the community at large. CHAPTER III. Membership Membership within the Xi Lambda chapter will fall into four categories: Active, Provisional, Alumni and Honorary members. All members regardless of status will be on record with Phi Theta Kappa’s International Headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi. a. Eligibility : In addition to the guidelines established for active membership in Article IV, Section 1 of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society’s Constitution and Bylaws, students eligible for active membership shall have completed twelve (12) credit semester hours of associate degree program work with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5. on a 4.0 scale. Developmental and/or physical education courses numbered 100 or lower will not be used to calculate grade point averages. Members must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to continue to be considered a member in good standing. Members falling beneath this standard shall be placed on probation and given a semester to improve their GPAs. Only a chapter advisor shall be able to assess standing, and eligibility, and notify students of their failure to comply with GPA standards in 3 accordance with both St. Louis Community College’s campus policies and procedures, and Privacy Act requirements and constraints. b. Active Members : An active member shall be described as any individual who has met the criteria cited above, paid their Membership Fees, and has been duly inducted into the Xi Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. All active members in good standing shall have voting rights within the chapter’s organization. Members participating in the Chapter’s Five-Star Development Program having achieved any of the five levels shall be referred to as Enhanced Members. All active members in good standing will be allowed to wear the gold Phi Theta Kappa Stole and Tassel at their graduation. Xi Lambda will purchase stoles and tassels at time of graduation for Five-Star Enhanced Members in good standing. The chapter’s Five-Star program will reflect that of the International Honor’s Society’s Five-Star requirements, and be adjusted as required. c. Provisional Members : Provisional membership within the Xi Lambda chapter will consist of individuals who have yet to fully meet the criteria for membership as stated in subparagraph (a), but have shown an interest in Phi Theta Kappa, and assists the Society on Campus. A provisional member shall be enrolled in an Associate Degree program on campus and maintain a decorum befitting membership within the society. A provisional member will not be an inducted member of Phi Theta Kappa, and as such may not hold chapter office, nor vote on chapter, regional or international affairs. d. Alumni Members : Alumni members shall be members of the society in good standing that have ended their active status, and completed a minimum of one year’s Associate Degree coursework solely at the Community College level. Alumni shall retain all the privileges of active members with the exception of the right to vote or hold office. e. Honorary Members : In accordance with Article IV, Section 1D, of Phi Theta Kappa’s International Constitution and Bylaws, an Honorary membership may be bestowed upon an individual for distinguished service rendered to that chapter. Honorary Members may not vote or hold office. f. Transfer Members : Any existing member of a Phi Theta Kappa Chapter wishing to transfer into Xi Lambda must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have completed 12 credit semester hours. No developmental or physical education courses numbered 100 or lower will be taken into consideration when calculating grade point average. CHAPTER IV Section 1. Officers Offices within the Xi Lambda Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society shall consist of a President, and a Vice President for each Hallmark: Leadership, Scholarship, Fellowship and Service; plus a Vice President for Membership, and Communications and a Chapter Treasurer. Duties and responsibilities of each officer are as follows: 4 President 1. Call and preside over all business meetings. 2. Appoint and establish any necessary committees. 3. Vote only in case of a tie. 4. Serve in an ex-officio capacity on all committees. 5. File Five-Star Update Forms with International Headquarters. 6. Work with officers and advisor to develop chapter goals. 7. Make agendas and give to VP of Communications for posting on bulletin boards (website if applicable.) 8. Along with Advisor, serve as liaison between chapter and campus administration. 9. Will remember they represent Xi Lambda both on and off campus at all times, and conduct themselves accordingly. Vice President of Leadership 1. Perform all duties of the President in the event the President is absent. 2. Responsible for the Leadership goals of the chapter. 3. Provide all information pertinent to their Hallmark to the Vice President of Communications for inclusion in the Chapter Newsletter, Meramec Community Relations, Montage, local newspapers, Regional E-newsletter and any other publication that the President suggests. 4. Provide the President and Vice President of Communications all information pertinent to their Hallmark for maintaining the Chapter’s Five-Star Designation. 5. Chair Leadership Study Committees. 6. Maintain chapter display case with assistance of other officers. 7. Work with Vice Presidents of Scholarship, Service and Fellowship to ensure maximum potential for achieving Five-Star goals. 8. Will remember they represent Xi Lambda both on and off campus at all times, and conduct themselves accordingly. Vice President of Scholarship 1. Preside over business meetings in the absence of the President and Vice President of Leadership. 2. Responsible for the study and implementation of the International Honors Topic within the chapter. 3. Chair the Honors Topic Committee. 4. Provide information regarding scholarship opportunities via appropriate media such as the Chapter Newsletter/website (if applicable). 5. Work with Vice Presidents of Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship to ensure maximum potential for achieving Five-Star goals. 6. Will remember they represent Xi Lambda both on and off campus at all times, and conduct themselves accordingly. 5 Vice President of Service 1. Responsible for engaging Xi Lambda in the International Service Project on campus and within the community. 2. Provide service projects that are beneficial to the community and that can be participated in by chapter members, campus officials, community members and other members of the International Society on both chapter and regional levels. 3. Responsible for ensuring Hallmark requirements are met for maintaining the Chapter’s Five-Star Designation. 4. Chair all Service Project Committees. 5. Work with Vice Presidents of Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship to ensure maximum potential for achieving Five-Star goals. 6. Will remember they represent Xi Lambda both on and off campus at all times, and conduct themselves accordingly. Vice President of Fellowship 1. Provide and promote fellowship amongst members of the Society, locally and regionally; with other campus clubs/organizations; with members of faculty and staff, and with members of the community at large. 2. Emphasis should always be placed on fellowship within the Honors Study Topic and the International Service Project, while maintaining a spirit of camaraderie and fun. 3. Fellowship is responsible for assisting the President and Vice President of Membership in