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Article I: Name
The name of this organization shall be sigma Chapter of
Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Inc. the organization
is a professional fraternity and student organization
at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.
Article II: Objectives
Sigma Chapter shall function as a unit of the national
organization, exercise the privilege of selection and
initiation of individual members, and send at least two
delegates to the biennial convention which governs this
fraternity.
Article III: Membership
1. Any studnet at The University of Arizona is eligible
to be an active member and may hold office.
2. Non-students may act as associate members, but
may not vote or hold office.
3. Membership in this fraternity shall consist of
collegiate members of Kappa Epsilon. Alumnae (if
there is no alumnae chapter), professional, associate,
and honorary members may participate; however; only collegiate
members may hold office or vote in chapter meetings.
4. Candidates for membership shall be selected according
to the national bylaws of Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and
the bylaws of Sigma Chapter.
a. Initiated collegiate members
shall select candidates for membership by a secret ballot.
Upon two-thirds vote of the chapter members in good standing,
the candidates shall be invited to become members.
b. After acceptance, the candidate
shall be pledged by the official service, shall receive
instruction about fraternity matters, shall fulfill all
other pledge requirements as defined in the chapter bylaws,
and shall pass an examination covering instruction.
c. Upon two-thirds vote of the
chapter members present and in good standing, a pledge
shall become a member, following initiation by the official
service.
5. Qualifications for membership are as follows:
a. Each pledge shall serve as
a pledge for six weeks, shall abide by rules governing
pledging and initiation adopted by this chapter, shall
wear the official pledge pin at all fraternity functions,
shall receive instruction in fraternity matters, and shall
be under the leadership of hte leadership of this chapter.
b. A pledge shall successfully
pass a final written examination on the material covered
in the pledge program. A pledge shall be required to complete
on fund-raising, one social and on professional community
service project during the pledge time or the semester
immediately following initiation as a member.
c. A the time of initiation,
each new member shall pay $55, which shall initiate them
into National Kappa Epsilon.
6. A member in good standing shall meet all finacial
obligations to the Grand Council of Kappa Epsilon and
Sigma Chapter.
Article IV: Advisor
This chapter shall be required to have an advisor from
The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, who shall
be approved by the dean, be present at a majority of its
meetings and whose input shall be considered when making
fraternity decisions.
Article V: Administration
This chapter shall keep all records in permanent books
duly labeled and dated so that they may form a history
of the chapter.
Article VI: Not-for-profit statement
This is a not-for-profit organization.
Article VII: Statement of non-discrimination
This organization shall not discriminate on the basis
of age, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability
or handicap, race, religion, sexual orientation, Vietnam
Era veteran status. This policy will include, but
is not limited to recruiting, membership, organization
activities or opportunities to hold office.
Article VIII: Financial obligations
Each member shall pay annual dues of $40, of which the
required amount shall be paid to the national executive
office for national annual dues. The remainder shall
be retained for fraternity expenses.
Article IX: Statement of non-hazing
This organization will not conspire to engage in hazing,
participate in hazing, or commit any act that causes or
is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal
degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental
harm to any fellow student or person attending the institution.
Article X: Statement of compliace with campus
regulations
This organization shall comply with all University and
campus policies and regulations and local, state, and
federal laws.
Article XI: Parliamentary authority
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly
Revised shall govern all meetings in matters not covered
by these bylaws.
Article XII: Amendments
The chapter bylaws my be amended by two-thirds vote of
the members present and in good standing at any meeting
provided notice of such proposed amendment be given to
all members at least one meeting prior to the voting.
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