Tau Theta Pi Gamma Chapter California State University, Fullerton __________________________________________________________________ CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I TAU THETA PI Section A. NAME Part One. The official name for this organization is Tau Theta Pi. Part Two. This organization will use the name or its acronym, , in all publicity materials and correspondence. Section B. ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHMENT Part One. The Founding Mothers of Del Vecchio, Margaret Lee, Debbie Manalastas, Shiredee Mecija, Hannah Nacu, and Athenel Ocampo. Part Two. All other members are affiliated with the founding members and must respect and uphold the principles set forth by the founding members. All members must respect, uphold and follow the constitution of , National. By-laws and amendments drafted for this constitution require prior notification to all members. Section C. CHAPTER ESTABLISHMENT Part One. The Gamma Chapter was established on January 15, 2008 at the California State University, Fullerton. Part Two. The Founding Mothers of , Gamma Chapter are Luann Algoso, Cheryl Asico, Angela Cortes, Stephanie Cruz, Melissa Rose de Jesus, Charlene Galapir, Melannie Galvez, Joana Jalac, Joanna Lazaro, Beverly Nguyen and Iris Portillo. ARTICLE II AFFILIATIONS Section A. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Part One. The Gamma Chapter is a recognized student organization at CSUF, but is not a part of the University itself. Part Two. In all correspondence and business transactions, chapter established at CSUF, but not as part of CSUF itself. Part Three. sponsor. Part Four. CSUF’s policies and regulations and those of precedence. Part Five. The Gamma Chapter recognizes and understands that CSUF assumes no legal liability for the actions of the chapter and that CSUF is not providing blanket indemnification insurance coverage for any activities of the organization, unless those activities expressly benefit and further the goals of CSUF, and have been endorsed by the Dean of Students and Greek Life, Student Conduct, and the General Counsel. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section A. REQUIREMENTS OF ACTIVE MEMBERS SELECTION OF MEMBERS Part One. Membership in the organization shall be open to all those regularly-enrolled California State University, Fullerton students who are interested in membership. There shall be no other requirements for admission to regular membership. Each regular member has equal rights and privileges. Section B. REQUIREMENTS OF ACTIVE MEMBERS Part One. All active members must be enrolled at CSUF and carry a minimum of 12 units. Part Two. All active members must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Tau Theta Pi Gamma Chapter California State University, Fullerton __________________________________________________________________ Part Three. All active members are required to pay all applicable membership fees (dues, etc.). Part Four. All active members are expected to participate in at least 50% of all activities. Part Five. It is mandatory that all active members attend the weekly general meeting. Part Six. All active members must attend all events declared mandatory by a majority vote. Section C. RIGHTS OF ACTIVE MEMBERS Part One. All active members are guaranteed a vote on any pertinent issue presented at general meetings. Part Two. All active members are permitted and encouraged to participate in discussion at general meetings. Part Three. All active members may attend general meetings and may attend all functions sponsored by . Part Four. If a fee is charged to attend a particular ee scale for voting active chapter members, inactive members, and others, as appropriate. Section D. INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Part One. If an active member fails to meet any one of the requirements outlined in Article III, Section A B, she then will be placed on inactive status. Part Two. Inactive status forfeits all rights and privileges of an active member. Part Three. A member may become inactive by choice. However, it is at the discretion of the Executive Board to evaluate her reactivation. Part Four. After one academic semester, if an inactive member adheres to the requirements stated in Article III, Section A B, she may appear before the Executive Board to petition for reactivation. Section E. NEOPHYTE STATUS Part One. Associates who have completed the Associate Period will be placed on Neophyte Status. Part Two. All Neophytes must adhere to active requirements stated in Article III, Section A B. Part Three. Following crossover, Neophytes must attend four consecutive general meetings to gain active status. Part Four. If any Neophyte fails to gain active status after the first four consecutive general meetings complete their Neophyte requirements as outlined in Article VI Section C of the By-laws, and does not show a genuine interest in Section F. ACTIVE AFFILIATE MEMEBERSHIP Part One. If a member of A B the sister may be granted active affiliate status if all other requirements in Article III Section A are fulfilled. Part Two. To petition for active affiliate status a member may appear before the Executive Board to petition for active membership. Part Three. When granted active affiliate status, a member has all rights stated in Article III, Section B C. Section G. ACTIVE ALUMNI ALUMNAE MEMBERSHIP Part One. All active alumni alumnae members must be a graduate from California State University, Fullerton or an accredited university. Part Two. All active alumni alumnae members are required to pay all applicable membership fees Part Three. All active alumni alumnae members are required to attend mandatory sisterhood related events declared mandatory by the Executive Board. Part Four. All active alumni alumnae members must attend scheduled monthly meetings with the Internal Affairs Officer and the Alumni Alumnae Relations Chair. Part Five. All Active Alumni Alumnae may attend and are encouraged to voice their concerns, opinions and advice during the general meetings. Part Six. All Active Alumni Alumnae members with Big Sister privileges will be allowed by the consent Tau Theta Pi Gamma Chapter California State University, Fullerton __________________________________________________________________ and contract agreement between the Active Alumni Alumnae, Associate Educator, and President. Part Seven. If the active alumni alumnae member fails to meet the requirements of Active Alumni Alumnae Membership, it will be brought to the attention to the Executive Board via the Vice President. The status of the Active Alumni Alumnae will be discussed and may be placed on inactive status and the rights of Active Alumni Alumnae will be forfeited. Section H. ANTI-DISCRIMATION CLAUSE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE Part One. Membership in this organization shall not be denied to any student at California State University, Fullerton on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation or disability. ARTICLE IV DEACTIVATION Section A. GROUNDS Exhibiting behavior deemed unbecoming of deactivation. Section B. PROCEDURE The situation is brought to the attention of the Executive Board via the Vice President. The Executive Board then decides with a majority vote if the issue needs to be voted on by the general membership. If a decision is made to bring the issue to the attention of the general membership, the Vice President does so at the general meeting. The circumstance/situation will then be discussed by the general body at a special meeting and all parties involved will have an opportunity to state their case. The decision to remove a member of the sorority may only be decided with a 2/3-majority vote. ARTICLE V MEETINGS Section A. GENERAL MEETINGS General meetings will be held weekly during the academic year. The Executive Board will determine dates for meetings scheduled during breaks (e.g. winter, summer). Section B. SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings may be called by any member of the be communicated to all members in a timely manner. Section C. QUORUM To conduct business at any meeting, 50% + 1 of the entire voting membership must be present to form a quorum. ARTICLE VI OFFICERS Section A. OFFICER TITLES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD President Vice President Associate Educator Secretary Treasurer Internal Affairs Section B. OFFICER TITLES OF THE EXECUTIVE CABINET Tau Theta Pi Gamma Chapter California State University, Fullerton __________________________________________________________________ National Chapter Representatives Internal Social Chair External Social Chair Academic Chair Philanthropy Chair Historian Chair Rush Chair Fundraising Chair Special Events Chair Formal Chair Public Relations Section C. TERMS OF OFFICE Part One. All members of educational institution and are an active member of the chapter during the time of their election. Part Two. The Executive Board will appoint the Executive Cabinet. Part Three. All officers will remain in the positions for the full term of one academic year, unless the following occurs: time of graduation, personal resignation, withdrawal from their university, or impeachment. Part Four. Chain of command follows in accordance with Section A followed by Section B. Part Five. In order to be eligible for Executive Board, a sister must be active for one full calendar year prior to elections. Section D. GENERAL DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Part One. The President serves as the chief executive officer and shall preside at all unless that duty is otherwise delegated. The President shall be the official spokesperson of , representing the views and policies of the