Of The
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
Beta Kappa Chapter
University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse
February 8, 1995
Article I: Name and Purpose
Section A: Name - The name of this organization shall be Sigma Tau Gamma.
Section B: National Affiliation - Copy of the national constitution and laws
included. "The rules and regulations of the national constitution shall be
followed when not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Rules and laws of the national fraternity, state of Wisconsin, city of La Crosse,
and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse automatically supersede
these local bylaws."
Section C: Purpose - The purpose of this organization shall be:
To promote the welfare of its members as provided in the National Constitution and the
Laws of the Fraternity which are based upon it.
To endeavor and promote the highest ideals of manhood, brotherhood, and citizenship.
To uphold the traditions and ideals of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Article II: Membership and Dues
Section A: Eligibility - Membership shall be open to all male students enrolled at
the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse upon mutual selection and payment of the dues as
outlined in Section C.
Section B: Restrictions - Membership will only be available to UW-L students;
however, no person will be restricted because of age, race, creed, color, handicap, sexual
orientation, developmental disability, national origin, ancestry, or marital status.
Section C: Dues - Dues shall be subject to the establishment and adoption of the
semester budget. Payment of national dues is required. National and local dues may differ
per semester.
Article III: Officers
Section A: Executive Officers - The officers shall be a President, Executive Vice
President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Programs, Vice President of
Membership, and Secretary.
Section B: Eligibility - The officers shall be full-time UW-L students who are in
good standing with the colony or chapter and are scheduled to be enrolled at the
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the full academic year of their term. Officers must
have an cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5/4.0 or higher.
Section C: Elections -The officers shall be elected by secret ballot in November by
a majority of the vote cast for that office. Nominations for office shall be made at the
previous colony meeting.
Section D: Term - The officers shall serve for one year and their term of office
shall begin at the commencement of the spring semester.
Section E: Vacancy - If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Executive
Vice President shall assume the office for the remainder of the term and vacancies in any
other office shall be filled by a special election.
Section F: Judicial Board - The judicial Board shall consist of three initiated
members elected by the chapter and one alternate, the chapters faculty advisor, and the
appointed alumni advisor. The judicial Board shall meet once a month.
Article IV: Duties of Officers
Section A: President - It shall be the duty of the President to:
Preside at meetings.
Vote only in the case of a tie.
Serve as the identifiable head of the colony or chapter.
Appoint committee chairpersons subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.
Serve as an executive member of all committees except the nominating committee.
Perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Attend National Presidents Academy
Section B: Executive Vice President - It shall be the duty of the Executive Vice
President to:
Preside in the absence of the President.
Select members for each working group in the Executive Division.
Govern the Executive Division.
Represent colony or chapter at Interfraternity Council meetings.
Represent colony or charter at Regional and National meetings.
Meet with Greek advisors once a month.
Review Executive goals once a month.
Handle all public relations for the Chapter.
Submit National documents as follows:
Fall
A. Opening Report - Sept. 30
B. Associate Report - Oct. 15
C. List of Initiates - Nov. 30
D. Closing Report - Dec. 15
Spring
A. Opening Report - Jan. 30
B. Associate Report - March 15
C. List of Initiates - April 30
D. Closing Report - May 15
Section C: Vice President of Programs - It shall be the duty of the Vice President
of Programs to:
Produce a calendar detailing all fraternal events.
Establish educational, scholarship, development, social education, and physical education
programs.
Establish social and charitable events.
Section D: Vice President of Finance - It shall be the duty of the Vice President
of Finance to:
Maintain the bank accounts of the colony of chapter.
Keep all records which concern the colony's or chapter's financial and house operations.
Handle all disbursements.
Collect all money due the colony or chapter.
Prepare all checks for signing by the proper officers.
Plan and implement all fund-raising projects.
Section E: Vice President of Membership - It shall be the duty of the Vice
President of Membership to:
Plan and execute the colony's or chapter's recruitment program.
Present information to the colony or chapter concerning potential associates.
Establish and maintain an associate program.
Section F: Secretary - It shall be the duty of the secretary to:
Record the minutes of all meetings.
Maintain a current roster of membership.
Conduct the general correspondence of the colony or chapter.
**Executive officers may delegate these duties to appointed officers**
Article V: Meetings
Section A: Meetings - Regular meetings shall be held weekly during the regular
school year at a place determined by the Executive Board.
Section B: Special Meetings - Special meetings may be called by the President with the
approval of the Executive Committee.
Section C: Quorum - A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of chapter membership who is
eligible to vote.
Section D: Parliamentary Authority - Robert's Rules of Order, shall govern this
organization in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not
inconsistent with these bylaws.
Section E: Voting - All duly initiated members in good standing shall attend and
have voting privileges at chapter meetings.
Section F: Judicial Board - The judicial Board shall meet before votes on
consideration of membership, awards, White Rose court, and officer election for the
express purpose of determining voter eligibility.
Section G: Conduct - The use of alcohol, tobacco, and other controlled substances
shall be prohibited in chapter meetings and any member determined under the influence of
these substances will be asked to leave the chapter meeting.
Article VI: Executive Committee
Section A: Responsibility - Management of this organization shall be vested in an
Executive Committee responsible to the entire membership to uphold
these bylaws.
Section B: Membership - This committee shall consist of the officers as listed in
Article III and the faculty advisor.
Section C: Meetings - This committee shall meet at least once between regular
meetings of the organization to organize and plan future activities.
Section D: Quorum - A quorum of this committee shall consist of four members.
Article VII: Advisors
Section A: Selection - There shall be a faculty, scholarship, campus/ community,
and alumni advisor who shall be selected each year by the membership.
Section B: Duties - The responsibilities of the advisors shall be to:
Advise and stimulate interest in the organization.
Provide guidance in the development and implementation of programs, scholarship, and
activities.
Serve as a liaison between the University, community, alumni and the organization,
interpreting, if necessary, University policy or philosophy.
Attend meetings and activities regularly.
Article VIII: Committees
Section A: Special Committees - The President shall have the authority to appoint any
committee, with approval of the Executive Committee, as need demands.
Article IX: Amendments
Section A: Selection - These bylaws may be amended by two thirds, (2/3)
majority vote of the colony or chapter.
Section B: Notice - All members shall receive advance notice of the proposed
amendment at least five days before the meeting.
Amendment I. Chapter Risk Management Policy
Section A: Enacted January 24, 1999. Became Law May 2, 1999
Section B: Hazing and Sexual Abuse. Beta Kappa Chapter has zero tolerance for hazing and sexual abuse for it violates the beliefs that its members hold on how to live their lives. Any such actions will be cause for expulsion.
Section C: Social Events
Part I: All Social events will have a minimum of two dry members, with one at the door.
Part II: All guests will be required to turn car keys over to the dry members.
Part III: Each dry member will wear an official Beta Kappa Chapter dry member T-shirt for the Night.
Part IV: All social events where alcohol is present shall have a guest list and only those on the list are authorized to attend.
Part V: Every effort will be made to prevent any member or guest from driving after consuming alcohol.
Part VI: The Risk Management Director or any E-Board member shall have the authority to enforce and/or stop anything the violates this policy or in their best judgment deem unsafe.
Section D: Every member and associate agrees its their duty to promote a safe environment and follow Our Creed and Principals. Each member and associate is to sign a copy of this policy that the President will maintain on file before being allowed to attend any social.