SIGMA ALPHA IOTA - DELTA MU CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We the members of Sigma Alpha Iota, subscribing to the regulations and policies of Temple University, establish this Constitution to govern the matters within our organization. ARTICLE I - IDENTIFICATION Section 1 Name The name of this organization shall be Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity - Delta Mu chapter. Official variations include “Sigma Alpha Iota,” “SAI Delta Mu,” “Sigma Alpha Iota - Delta Mu,” “SAI,” and “ΣAI.” In this document, “our chapter,” “the chapter,” “this ​ organization,” and “the Fraternity” also refer to Sigma Alpha Iota. Section 2 Affiliations SAI Delta Mu is affiliated with Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity and SAI National Headquarters. In addition, we have close relationships with the other chapters in the Chi A Province. Those chapters are: the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter, the Northern Delaware Alumnae Chapter, the Mu Zeta chapter at Kutztown University, the Epsilon Epsilon chapter at West Chester University, the Eta Rho chapter at the University of Delaware, the Mu Sigma chapter at Lincoln University, and the Delta Alpha chapter at Lebanon Valley College. ARTICLE II - PURPOSE Section 1 Purpose The purposes of this organization shall be to form chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music; uphold the highest standards of music; further the development of music in America and throughout the world; give inspiration and encouragement to members; organize the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth; support the ideals and goals of the member’s alma mater; and adhere to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life. ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP Section 1 Membership A sister of Sigma Alpha Iota must be a regularly matriculated woman student in an institution where a chapter of this Fraternity is chartered who has demonstrated an interest in music and in the purposes of SAI. Such student shall be enrolled in or have completed one or more courses in music, and shall have met all requirements as outlined in appropriate Fraternity publications. In addition, sisters of the Delta Mu chapter must fulfill the following requirements: 1 A. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. A grace period of one semester shall be allotted to any member who has failed to maintain the Delta Mu Chapter GPA Requirements. After the grace period, the member will be reported to National Headquarters as delinquent. B. Maintain active participation in all chapter activities. Chapter activities include Service Event, Social Sisterhood Events, and Fundraisers. C. Perform all duties and tasks assigned to them by the President and/or the Executive Board. D. Be a full or part-time student enrolled in one or more credit hours at Temple University. Section 2 Removal of Membership Members may be disciplined for: 1. Violation of the Ritual or these Bylaws 2. Conduct detrimental to the Fraternity 3. Failure to perform official duties 4. Failure to submit required reports 5. Failure to meet financial obligations A. An investigation into a member’s conduct may be instituted upon recommendation of: 1. A two-thirds vote of a collegiate chapter 2. Three or more alumnae members in good standing 3. A Province or Regional Officer 4. A member of the National Executive Board (NEB) B. The NEB shall have the power to expel or otherwise discipline members. 1. A chapter or member under disciplinary action shall have the right of appeal to the NEB, which shall have the authority to reverse such action. ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP FEES Section 1 Dues ​ ​ A. Each active member shall pay annual dues to the chapter, determined annually by the chapter with guidance from the Treasurer. 1. The Treasurer shall suggest the monetary of amount of the Chapter dues, depending on the annual budget. The annual dues will be approved by the chapter during the first meeting in the fall semester. 2. If an active member intends to remain active for half of the year, she shall therefore be responsible for half of her chapter dues. 3. The Treasurer shall issue statements to active members at least one month before dues are to be paid to NH. B. Each active member shall pay annual National dues to National Headquarters (NH). 1. National dues shall be determined by NH. 2 2. The Treasurer shall issue statements to active members at least one month before dues are to be paid to NH. Section 2 Categories of Membership Members who are current on their dues payment and fulfill all obligations to the Fraternity shall be classified as ‘active’ members. Only active members may participate in organization activities. ARTICLE V - OFFICERS Section 1 Officer Eligibility, Roles, Responsibilities The officers of this organization shall consist of President, Vice President, Membership (VPM), Vice President, Ritual (VPR), Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Editor, and Sergeant-at-Arms. These officers make up the executive board. The responsibilities of the executive board and individual officers shall be as follows: A. Executive Board 1. Prepare appropriate recommendations to be presented at regular meetings 2. Decide all matters not requiring a chapter meeting or a chapter vote 3. Report all decisions made to the chapter at the next meeting 4. Enforce chapter bylaws by conducting business according to the bylaws and by upholding standards as prescribed in the bylaws 5. Enforce individual members’ national and chapter obligations 6. See that any situation not covered by chapter bylaws is referred to the advisor, province officer, regional officer, and/or appropriate National Officer 7. Meet five times each year with the advisory committee 8. See that proper procedures are observed in any disciplinary action 9. Ensure that each officer performs her duties in a satisfactory manner and submits all required reports 10. Arrange for the chapter advisor/financial advisor to review the treasurer’s annual report and closing bank statement before final submission B. President (Dawn Becker) 1. Presides at all chapter and executive board meetings unless she is unable to be present 2. Serves as the presiding officer for initiations or affiliations 3. Installs chapter officers 4. Appoints committee chairmen according to the rules of the CPM, chapter Bylaws, and LPM, acting as ex-officio member of every committee 5. Represents the chapter as official contact member with all school officials and campus groups and/or with the music community at large 6. Delegates members to carry out the responsibilities of the chapter 3 7. Serves as the official delegate to a national convention 8. Makes an annual report to the chapter and to SAI National Headquarters C. Vice President, Membership (VPM) (Christy Nichols) 1. Presides at chapter meetings in the absence of the president 2. Coordinates all the activities associated with membership recruitment and education 3. Makes an annual report to the chapter D. Vice President, Ritual (VPR) (Amanda Koluda) 1. In charge of all Ritual ceremonies 2. Custodian of the rituals and the ritual equipment 3. Makes an annual report to the chapter and to the province officer E. Treasurer (Katie Zerby) 1. Develops an annual budget in consultation with the executive board and present the budget to the chapter for approval 2. Reports to the chapter on the status of chapter bank accounts 3. Reconciles account balances 4. Meets with advisor or financial advisor to review bank statements, expenditures, and future needs 5. Collects dues and fees from members and submit to National Headquarters 6. Sends convention fund, service charge, and insurance assessment fees to National Headquarters 7. Pays all bills and send contribution to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. 8. Trains successor and transfer names on chapter accounts 9. Issues fines to members reported by officers or committee chairmen 10. Manages delinquent member accounts and reports information to National Headquarters 11. Makes an annual report to the chapter and to SAI National Headquarters F. Recording Secretary (Stefanie Beard) 1. Takes and keeps accurate minutes of each chapter or executive board meeting and reads them to the chapter at the appropriate time 2. Keeps the attendance record 3. Keeps National Headquarters notified of member address updates 4. Makes an annual report to the chapter G. Corresponding Secretary (Rachael Greene) 1. Attends to all chapter correspondence 2. Confirms that all officers have submitted the necessary reports on the Officer Portal 3. Keeps the chapter files 4. Makes an annual report to the chapter 4 H. Editor (Heather Goodman) 1. In charge of all chapter public information 2. Publishes the chapter yearbook directory 3. Sends news to the current Collegiate Chapter Comment editor for publication in Tempo!, the national newsletter ​ 4. Makes an annual report to the chapter I. Sergeant-at-Arms (Heidi Kraft) 1. Knows the chapter’s bylaws thoroughly 2. Knows parliamentary procedure 3. Prepares meeting rooms 4. Counts ballots 5. Assists the Vice President, Ritual at rituals and ceremonies 6. Makes an annual report to the chapter Officer Eligibility A. All officers must be held in “good standing” as defined by Article II, Section 6 of the CPM and Article III, Section 4B of the National Bylaws. B. The President is recommended to be an officer for at least one semester prior to taking office. C. The Vice President of Membership and the Vice President of Ritual must be active members within the chapter for at least one semester prior to taking office. D. All elected officers must be enrolled in Temple University for the entirety of the respective school year. 1. Any member who has a professional obligation requiring them to miss a portion up to a full semester shall be unable to hold office unless voted otherwise by a majority vote of the quorum. Section 2 A.