BYLAWS OF THE GAMMA TAU CHAPTER OF PHI MU FRATERNITY

THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

ADOPTED September 4th, 2017

ARTICLE I –Name

The name of this collegiate chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity shall be Gamma Tau Chapter at the Johns
Hopkins University.

ARTICLE II –Purpose
The purpose of the Gamma Tau Chapter shall be to encourage and promote the purposes and ideals of Phi
Mu Fraternity on this campus, and to function by the procedures and policies in the Fraternity’s National
Constitution and Bylaws and Standing Rules and Procedures.

ARTICLE III – Officers, Duties and Elections

Section 1. Elected Officers
Subsection A. The elected officers and their duties shall be:
1. President
a. Serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Presides at all meetings of
the Executive Committee and chapter. Installs new chapter officers. Serves
as chapter representative to the National Organization. Sends reports
concerning her chapter to the Area Officer. Signs initiation and transfer
cards. Serves as National Convention Delegate. Attends Leadership
Conference. Co-signs checks and monthly financial reports. Serves as
member of the chapter Membership Selection Board. Serves as ex-officio
member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. Serves as
member of chapter Discipline Committee. With the chapter adviser, handles
all requests for voluntary withdrawal of membership. Is responsible for
keeping advisers informed in advance of chapter meetings and activities or
any changes to previous plans. Serves on Chapter Adviser selection
committee and informs Area Officer of chapter’s recommendation. Serves as
liaison between the chapter and Advisory Council.
2. Vice President, Committees
a. Organizes the chapter’s committee system by selecting committee chairs and
creating the committees comprised of all chapter members. Holds monthly
Committee Chair Board meetings to review all pertinent events and issues.
Attends and oversees all committee related events and committee specific
meetings. Acts as point of contact and liaison between the committee chairs
and the Executive Board. Delegates relevant tasks to the appropriate
committee chair and oversees completion of all tasks, events, and initiatives.
Understands the responsibilities of each committee chair position and lends a
hand where needed. Communicates with the President about committee
updates.
b. Purchases graduation cords and destination unknown (DU) gifts for the
chapter, as well as coordinates any other large-scale purchase not specifically
relevant to a committee. Organizes composite pictures logistics (time,
location, sign-ups, and cost), production, and delivery.
3. Vice-President, Chapter Development:
a. Plans and directs weekly Chapter Development meetings (3/month). Prepares
required programs for these meetings. Ensures programs are in accordance
with the specifications and guidelines set by National Headquarters, as
 outlined in the Commitment to Excellence. Ensures programming is
enjoyable and beneficial to the development of the chapter as a whole and
sisters as individuals.
b. Coordinates Sisterhood Thanksgiving with the Sisterhood Development
Chair.
4. Treasurer
a. Serves as chairman of the Finance Committee. Co-signs all checks with the
chapter President. Remits to the Executive Office all National financial
obligations. Keeps records of all receipts and disbursements in accordance
with the uniform system of accounting used by Phi Mu Fraternity. Is
responsible for rendering monthly statements to all members, seeing that bills
are paid promptly, and declaring which members are in good financial
standing. Makes brief weekly financial reports to the Executive Committee
and a detailed monthly financial report to chapter. Responsible for
communicating to officers and committee chair members their appropriated
budget and work with them to ensure their events adhere to the specified
budget. Presents proposed budget to chapter for approval and then forwards
to Area Operations & Finance Director. Submits Member Leaving forms to
the Executive Office appropriately, maintaining updated chapter roster.
Orders chapter supplies. Supervises chapter’s compliance with all IRS
regulations regarding fundraising. Pursues collection of delinquent accounts
in accordance with procedures in Treasurer’s Manual.
b. Presents or coordinates the presentation of a Financial Chapter Development
meeting to the chapter to better understand personal finances. Responsible
for ensuring chapter understands the budget.
5. Membership Director
a. Serves as member of the Membership Selection Board. Is responsible for
planning and directing all chapter membership recruitment activities. Makes
certain that all local and national Panhellenic membership recruitment rules
and regulations are followed. Submits reports in accordance with the
instructions from the National Collegiate Membership Director and Area
Officer. Is responsible for educating chapter members and alumnae about Phi
Mu policies regarding legacies, membership requirements, membership
selection, and references and scoring. Must educate members about
Panhellenic Release Figures, Quota and Total.
6. Provisional Member Director
a. Is responsible for planning and implanting the Provisional Member
Orientation Program. Has charge of provisional member education,
following the prescribed program outlined by the Fraternity. Educates
provisional members on all Phi Mu policies and procedures Coordinates
Initiation Service with Ritual Chairperson.
b. Co-sponsors the big sister program with the Sisterhood Development
Committee.
7. Social Chair
a. Plans Phi Mu social functions. Ensures social planning considers both sister
preferences and budget constraints. Finds locations, orders food, hires DJ and
schedules buses. Works closely with our Area Officers and Collegiate
Relations Coordinator to obtain approval of events. Ensures timely
completion of social function planning and evaluation forms before and after
the event. Monitors sister safety and general behavior at all social functions.
8. Secretary
 a. Keeps the proceedings of regular and special meetings in a prescribed
minutes template. Keeps a record of attendance at all functions, helping to
determine if quorum is present. Preserves all record books of chapter. Is
responsible for seeing that all correspondence pertaining to each office is
filed in the chapter officer’s notebooks or other prescribed location. Sends
list of all officers immediately following the election to the Area Officer(s)
and Executive Office. Within one month of the opening of the school year
reviews and provides to the chapter the chapter Bylaws and sees that any
changes are sent to the Area Officer and Chapter Adviser. Is responsible for
the safekeeping, distribution and mailing of all chapter reports.
b. Monitors points and notifies Discipline committee before every date party of
girls who are under 30%.
c. Communicates to the Treasurer any member that is under 30% of points at
the end of the semester so a $40 fine can be assessed.
9. Panhellenic Delegate
a. Attends all Panhellenic meetings. Presents and interprets Panhellenic
regulations or proposals to the chapter. Sends reports in accordance with
instructions from the National Panhellenic Conference. Keeps minutes of all
Panhellenic meetings and a record of Panhellenic activities, forwarding this
information to the National Panhellenic Delegate, Area Operations and
Finance Director and the Chapter Adviser. Sends copies of the latest college
Panhellenic bylaws to the National Panhellenic Conference Delegate and
Area Officer when issued. Is familiar with the National Panhellenic
Conference Manual of Information (Green book). Reports immediately to the
Area Officer and to the National Panhellenic Delegate any infraction of rules
by members of the local Panhellenic and the penalty imposed. Reports to the
Area Officer and NPC Delegate any sign of propaganda or activities against
the benefit of the Greek system. Keeps NPC delegate and alternate informed
of local Panhellenic activities. Encourages strong interfraternity relations
through Phi Mu and Panhellenic.
10. Director of Harm and Risk Prevention
a. Ensures sisters are practicing proper behavior during social functions, and are
aware of the dangers of alcohol and other aspects of college social life.
b. Ensures a Risk Management CD takes place before the first social function
of the semester and all anti-hazing forms are signed.
c. Coordinates a Sober Monitor to accompany any sister and her date who are
asked to leave a social function.
11. Philanthropy Chair
a. Plans and organizes various philanthropy events throughout the year,
including, but not limited to, semi-annual visits to the Johns Hopkins
Children’s House and Pastathon each spring.
b. Works to fundraise for our chapter through bake sales, Carnation Collection
special sales and other activities that raise to benefit our philanthropies, the
Katie Oppo Research Fund and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
c. Plans and organizes Mr. Phi Mu in the fall. Organizes committee into
efficient sub-committees to make sure the event runs smoothly. Oversees
participants and approves talents. (Note: Planning of Mr. Phi Mu begins in
the summer, prior to the fall semester in which it is held).
d. Facilitates support for any and all philanthropic efforts across the Johns
Hopkins community, including, but not limited to, President’s Day of
Service, Dance Marathon, and any philanthropic events hosted by Greek
 lettered organizations.

Subsection B. The duties of the elected offices shall be in accordance with the Phi Mu Fraternity
Bylaws and Standing Rules and Procedures.

Subsection C. The elected officers shall form the Executive Committee.

Subsection D. At least one individual on an Executive Committee must have served on the
Executive Committee from the previous year, unless there is no such woman willing or able to
serve.

Subsection E. Any Executive Committee officer who does not turn in their forms on time, due to
her own negligence, will be responsible for paying the late fee.

Section 2. Appointed Officers

Subsection A. The appointed officers and their duties shall be:
1. Assistant Treasurer
a. Serves on Chapter Finance Committee. Assists treasurer as directed. Assists
in preparing APH bills for submission to members and provisional members.
Becomes familiar with requirements of chapter bookkeeping by studying the
Treasurer’s Manual and the APH Guide. Helps prepare chapter financial
reports and assist with budget preparation. Assists in preparing
Member/Provisional Member Leaving Chapter forms. Writes collection
letters to members who left chapter with unpaid balances.
2. Three Assistant Membership Directors
a. Assists Membership Director as assigned on duties such as planning and
executing recruitment events.
3. Two Assistant Provisional Member Directors
a. Assists Provisional Member Director as assigned on duties such as planning
and executing provisional member meetings, educational programming,
ritual events, and retreats.

Subsection B. These appointments shall be made by a 2/3 approval of the voting members of the
executive committee. However, sisters who express an interest in a specific position may submit
petition for appointment in the form of an application. Recommendations may also be made by
any member of the executive board.

Subsection C. The duties of the appointed offices shall be in accordance with the Phi Mu
Fraternity Bylaws and Standing Rules and Procedures.

Section 3. The Appointed Committee Chairmen

Subsection A. The appointed committee chairmen and their duties shall be:

1. Outreach Chair
a. Works with VP Committees to help plan Parent’s Weekend Brunch in the
fall semester, and the Alumnae (Homecoming) Weekend event during the
spring semester. Writes and distributes the newsletter to parents, alumnae,
and the chapter each semester. Keeps in contact with alumnae. Establishes
and maintains a Parent’s Association.
b. Organizes the accommodations for any visiting chapter consultant, National
or Area Officer, National Headquarters staff member, or any member of Phi
 Mu Fraternity. These accommodations include transportation to and from the
airport, lodging, meals, snacks, any additional items requested by the visitor
(often items include iron and ironing board) etc.
c. Coordinates chapter participation in Greek Week activities. Ensures Phi Mu
has representation at each event. Ensures chapter awareness of all the other
Greek organizations’ events and encourages chapter participation at such
events. Promotes high morale for the entirety of Greek Week.
2. Public Relations Chair
a. Ensures the activities of Phi Mu are advertised through various mediums
such as flash ads, banners, Facebook, or sidewalk chalk. Promotes positive
public relations on campus through activities such as sending flowers to other
sororities on their founder’s days, eating together in FFC or Levering with
letters, admissions blogging, etc.
b. Monitors the Phi Mu Gamma Tau Facebook page, Twitter, Tumbler,
Pinterest, Instagram, website, and any other social media sites that sisters,
students and alumnae use.
c. Organizes photos of all Phi Mu events during the year. Helps to organize
composites. Ensures there is a photographer at every event. Develops the
recruitment slideshow for approval by the Executive Committee.
d. Facilitates optional clothing buys of Phi Mu apparel for the chapter.
e. Works with Treasurer to use Billhighway as a consistent billing modality.
f. Assists all other committees with any artistic needs, including but not limited
to: making of banners, painting of mural boards, video production, etc. Aids
in the preparation for Theme Round of Formal Recruitment in the spring
semester.
3. Ritual Chair/Chaplain
a. Oversees the planning and execution of Phi Mu Ritual ceremonies within our
chapter, such as Pinning Ceremony, Initiation, Third Dimension,
Recommitment Ceremony, and Business Meetings. Works closely with our
Ritual Adviser and President.
4. Academic Excellence Chair
a. Collects scholarly files. Recognizes chapter women for high academic
performance. Organizes study buddies. Distributes lists of women in
different majors. Meets with women on academic probation to develop and
academic improvement plan. Develops an academic excellence plan. Orders
charms for sisters who achieve a 4.0 GPA and gifts for sisters who make
Dean’s List. Refers members who do not meet GPA standards to discipline.
5. Sisterhood Development Chair
a. Protects and promotes the sisterhood of Phi Mu Gamma Tau through the
sisterhood committee. Creates and oversees sisterhood partners. Plans and
executes sisterhood events and the sisterhood retreat.
b. Promotes letter-day on Wednesdays and sisterhood lunch. Acts as a liaison
between the chapter and executive committee by acting as an open forum for
sisters to voice complaints/concerns. Assists sisters with chapter or personal
concerns. Ensures no sister is overlooked and provides assistance to any
sister in need.
c. Works with Vice President of Chapter Development to organize Sisterhood
Thanksgiving.

Subsection B. These appointments shall be arranged by the Vice President of Committees and
made by a two-thirds approval of the voting members of the executive board. However, sisters
 who express an interest in a specific position may submit a petition for appointment in the form
of the application. Recommendations may also be made by any member of the executive board.

Subsection C. The duties of the elected offices shall be in accordance with the Phi Mu Fraternity
Bylaws and Standing Rules and Procedures.

Section 4. Election of Officers

Subsection A. The election of Chapter officers shall be in accordance with the Phi Mu Fraternity
Bylaws and the Standing Rules and Procedures.

Subsection B. The election of chapter officers shall be in the last week of November or first week
of December (dependent on Johns Hopkins University Academic Calendar) and installation shall
be in February at the first Formal Business Meeting of the proceeding semester.

Subsection C. No officer may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office.

Subsection D. Officers shall be elected for a term of one (1) year or until the successor is elected.

Subsection E. At least one month before the election date, a Nominating Committee shall be
appointed by the Executive Committee. All members of the Nominating Committee must be
collegiate members in good standing. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the following.
● The Nominating Committee Chairman
● Two (2) seniors
● Two (2) juniors
● Two (2) sophomores
● One (1) member of the Executive Committee
● Chapter Adviser (serving in an advisory capacity)

Subsection D. The Nominating Committee shall present the Chapter its slate at least one week
prior to the election date. Nominations may be made from the floor, with the consent of the
nominees, at the time of the election.

Section 5. Chapter Advisers

Subsection A. A committee, as outlined in Article VIII of SR&P, shall recommend a Chapter
Adviser from local alumnae.

Subsection B. Chapter members must have a 2/3 vote for appointment of new Chapter Adviser.

Subsection C. Final appointment is made by National Council.

Subsection D. The chapter shall have an advisory council. Members shall be chosen from local
alumnae and appointed by the Chapter Adviser.
Subsection E. The Advisory Council is made up of the following positions:
1. Chapter Adviser
2. Membership Adviser
3. Financial Adviser
a. The Financial Adviser does not have to be a Phi Mu
4. Chapter Development Adviser
5. Provisional Member Adviser
6. Panhellenic Adviser
 7. Ritual Adviser
8. Sisterhood Development Adviser
9. Committees Adviser
10. Public Relations Adviser
11. Social Adviser
12. Academic Excellence Adviser
13. Faculty Adviser
14. Philanthropy Adviser

ARTICLE IV: COMMITTEES

Section 1: The Executive Committees of this chapter shall be composed of the elected officers as
specified in Standing Rules and Procedures and each elected officer shall have one vote.

Section 2: The standing committees of this chapter shall be:

● Discipline
o President
o Vice President
o Up to 2, but no less than 1 additional Executive Board member(s) appointed by the
Executive Board
o Chapter Adviser
● Outreach
● Public Relations
● Ritual
● Academic Excellence
● Sisterhood Development
● Philanthropy
● Risk Management

Section 3: The duties of these committees shall be in accordance with the Standing Rules and Procedures
of the Fraternity.

Section 4: The committees will meet with the Vice President of Committees once a month, on the first
Sunday of the month, immediately preceding Formal Business Meeting.

Section 5: Other committees may be added with the approval of the chapter.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS

Section 1: Regular Meetings

Subsection A: Regular meetings of the Gamma Tau Chapter will be held at 7 PM on Sunday of
each week while school is in session (excluding reading and final examination periods).

Subsection B. Formal Business Meetings will take place on the first Sunday of each month while
school is in session (excluding reading and final examination periods).

Subsection C. The date and time of all mandatory meetings must be set one month prior to the
event.

Subsection D. If a member cannot make it to meeting on Sunday, the Secretary should be notified
by the Wednesday before the next meeting via letter or email.
 Subsection E. Committee meetings will be held immediately following chapter development
meetings, 3 times per month.

Section 2: Executive Committee Meetings

Subsection A. Executive Committee Meetings shall be at 5:00 pm on Sunday of each week while
school is in session (excluding reading and final examination periods). Executive Committee
members are expected to attend all executive committee meetings.

Subsection B. The President shall be notified via email in advance of any excuse for missing a
meeting. After two missed meetings, disciplinary action shall be taken.

Subsection C. These meetings may be changed at the discretion of the President and Chapter
Adviser due to scheduling conflicts with an effort to give at least a one-week notice to the
committee members.

Section 3: Special Meetings

Subsection A. The President may call a special meeting at anytime, after 24 hours notice is given
to all Chapter Members and the Chapter Adviser.

Subsection B. Any special meeting is mandatory.

Section 4: Quorum
Subsection A. Quorum shall consist of two-thirds of all initiated and active members in good
standing within the Gamma Tau Chapter.

Subsection B. Quorum is required for the conduct of business at all business meetings and special
meetings.

Section 5. Attendance
Subsection A. All chapter members are required to attend all regular chapter meetings and events.

ARTICLE VI: MEMBERSHIP SELECTION

Section 1. Membership Selection

Subsection A. All members of this chapter shall be selected in accordance with the Panhellenic
rules of the university, local chapter rules, and Phi Mu Constitution and Bylaws and the Standing
Rules and Procedures.

Section 2. Membership Recruitment

Subsection A. Membership Recruitment shall be conducted accordance with the Panhellenic rules
of the university, local chapter rules, and Phi Mu Constitution and Bylaws and the Standing Rules
and Procedures.

Section 3. Legacies
Subsection A. Legacies shall be selected in accordance with the Standing Rules and Procedures.

Section 4. Membership Selection Sessions

Subsection A. Only initiated members in good standing shall have voice and vote in Membership
Selection Sessions.
 Subsection B. All Selection Sessions are mandatory for all chapter members.

Subsection C. To become a provisional member, one must have a minimum semester grade point
average of 2.5.

Section 5. Initiation
Subsection A. Initiation of members shall be in compliance with the Phi Mu Fraternity
Constitution and Bylaws and the Standing Rules and Procedures.

Subsection B. To be initiated, a provisional member must be in good standing.

ARTICLE VII: DUES, SPECIAL FEES, FINES

Section 1: Dues
Subsection A. The dues of this chapter shall be $165 per semester due on the 10th day of
September and the 10th day of February or in equal monthly payments due the 10th day of
September through November and February through April via Billhighway.

Subsection B. Any member requesting monthly payments for the fall or spring semester must do
so in writing to the Treasurer no later than July 1st and January 1st, respectively.

Section 2: Special Fees

Subsection A. The Special Fees of this Chapter shall be:
1) One time fees:
a) Provisional Member Fee $45 due immediately before Formal Pledging
b) Initiation Fee: $140 due at least 3 weeks before initiation
c) Badge Fee: Amount equal to Provisional Member’s badge of choice plus applicable
tax and shipping charges. Due at least 3 weeks before initiation
d) Housing and Decorating Fee: $75 due at the first billing period in the semester
immediately following the member’s initiation (typically the fall).
2) Annual Fees:
a) All national fees will be billed in accordance with the current fee structure and will
supersede bylaws
b) National Obligation: $92due by October 10th for all initiated, provisional and ICMS
members. Spring provisional members will be charged in the spring semester prior to
Formal Pledging.
c) Founders’ Day Pennies: $.01 for every year since Phi Mu’s founding, due March 15th
of each year. For all initiated, provisional, and ICMS members.
d) Future Fee: $25 due February 10th of each year for all initiated, pro visional and ICMS
members.
d) National Panhellenic Fee: $1.21 due February 15th.
e) Heart and Hand Donation: $1.00 due May 15th.
f) M3 Dues: $18.52 due by March 15th of each year to the Phi Mu Foundation from each
member. Fundraising efforts will be made prior to March 1st to raise money for M3.

3) Semester Fees:
a) The social fee of this chapter shall be $85 per semester due on the 10th day of
September and the 10th day of February.
i) This fee shall be used only to finance social activities for the Chapter.
b) A $7 charge per member will be paid to the Panhellenic Council each semester. This
 payment will be made by the secretary to the Panhellenic VP of Finance.

Section 3: Fulfillment of financial obligations:

Subsection A. All payments are due on the 10th of the month, September through December and
February through April.

Subsection B. All dues and fees must be paid by each sister by the established payment deadline
or the sister shall face possible disciplinary action.

Subsection C. Any member who remains delinquent on the 11th day of the month is
automatically in bad standing, losing voice and vote, and shall be referred to the Discipline
Committee for consideration of probation. Good standing shall be restored on payment in full to
the Treasurer.

Subsection D. Delinquent members will automatically lose the following privileges: attending
socials, taking a little, and buying/receiving a chapter t-shirt or other chapter-sponsored Phi Mu
paraphernalia purchases.

Section 4: Reimbursements
Subsection A. All receipts must be given to the Treasurer within one month after approved
purchase is made in order to ensure reimbursement. Physical receipts or invoices are needed for
the reimbursements to occur. Request for Reimbursement form must be submitted with receipts.

Subsection B. Pre-paid cardholders must keep all receipts and remit them to Treasurer for coding
of financial transactions

Section 5: Fines
Subsection A. At the end of each semester, the Secretary will determine which women have less
than 30% of required points. All women with less than 30% of required points will be assessed a
$40 fine, due in full to the Treasurer by December 10th, or May 10th, depending on the semester.

ARTICLE VII: CHAPTER OBLIGATIONS

Section 1: Scholarship Standard.

Subsection A. To be considering in good standing, a member must maintain a 2.75 minimum
semester GPA.

Subsection B. A 2.75 minimum semester GPA is needed in order to hold a position on the
Executive Committee. The Chapter Adviser must approve any exceptions.

Subsection C. Shall a sister fail to meet this minimum; she will automatically be placed in bad
standing losing voice and vote and will be referred to the Discipline Committee for consideration
of probation.

Subsection D. A 2.75 minimum semester GPA is needed to hold a committee chair position. This
will be reevaluated on a semester basis.

Section 2: Standards.
Subsection A. The standards of conduct for this chapter shall be formulated in accordance with
the rules outlined in the Standing Rules and Procedures. All members must adhere to this code
 of behavior. Violation shall result in possible disciplinary action. This includes, but is not
limited to, actions and/photos on social networking sites that do not promote the ideals of noble
womanhood and portray our chapter in a negative light.

Subsection B. All women will sign the Gamma Tau Standards Document, which outlines the
Academic, Financial, and Participation standards expected of Gamma Tau women.

Section 3. Point System

Subsection A. To be considered in good standing, a member must maintain a minimum of 2/3 of
required points as defined by the chapter point system.

Subsection B. Benefits
1. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the points available up to that time in the semester must be
earned in order for a member to be eligible to be on the “Big List.”
2. Two thirds of the required points across each of three subcategories must be earned in
order for a member to be eligible to attend social functions in the fall and spring. The
three subcategories are: Chapter & Ritual, Philanthropy, and Recruitment. The Secretary
may adjust this percentage as needed at the discretion of the Executive Board. “Extra”
point opportunities may be offered throughout the semester to supplement any or all
categories.
3. Only members above 30% will be eligible for apparel or gifts distributed to chapter
members.

Subsection C. Consequences
1. If a member is unable to achieve 30% of points for the semester, they must pay a fine of
$40.
2. If a member does not attend a formal business meeting in which a vote will take place,
she must pay a fine of $10.

Subsection D. Point System Management

1. The chapter Secretary will be responsible maintaining the chapter point system and
inputting chapter member points so that it is easily accessible and visible to chapter
members in a Google Doc or similar format.
2. Committee Chairmen are responsible for submitting committee member involvement and
chapter member attendance at their corresponding events. Vice President of Committees
shall inform Committee Chairman of this obligation and ensure it is remitted to secretary.
3. Members are responsible for auditing their points for accuracy and contacting the chapter
Secretary with any discrepancies or questions.
4. The chapter Secretary will inform chapter members prior to each date party if they have
not met the required amount of points to attend.
5. The chapter Secretary will work with Treasurer to fine any women who fall below the
30% cut off.
6. The chapter Secretary will refer women will less than 30% of points to discipline.

Section 4: Philanthropic Obligation

Subsection A. Every member is required to raise the designated amount of money for each
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) event per academic year as determined by the
Executive Committee.

Subsection B. Failure to do so will result in the member not being allowed to attend the following
social functions:
 ● Date Party
● Formal

Subsection C. Each member must participate in at least 2 service events per semester.

ARTICLE IX: DELEGATES, POLICIES AND TRADITIONS

Section 1: Convention Delegate.

Subsection A. The Chapter President shall be the delegate to the National Convention in
accordance with the National Bylaws.

Subsection B. A second member of the executive committee shall attend National Convention in
accordance with the National Bylaws. This executive committee member will be selected at the
direction of the Fraternity’s National Headquarters.

Subsection B. The Chapter Adviser shall attend Convention. If the Chapter Adviser cannot attend,
the chapter will vote to select another Advisory Council member to attend in her place. If
logistically and financially possible, an additional member of the Advisory Council selected by
the Chapter Adviser will attend Convention to ensure sufficient support of Executive Committee
members and chapter education.

Section 2: Traditions.
Subsection A. The following are chapter traditions to be carried out for posterity.
1. Pink carnations shall be given to each graduate at commencement ceremonies.
2. We will host alumnae brunches for young alumni weekend and homecoming weekend.
3. Each Phi shall write a letter to herself on Inspiration Night to be returned to her at the
Third Dimension Ceremony.
4. At the end of every school year there shall be an event to honor the graduating seniors.
The Third Dimension Ceremony shall be conducted at this event.
5. Every year the chapter shall organize at least two events for Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals. A fundraising event shall take place in the fall semester, the other, Pastathon,
shall take place in the spring.
6. The third social function of the fall semester each year will be referred to as the Carnation
Ball.
7. Mr. Phi Mu should take place in the fall benefiting a charity of the chapter’s choosing.

ARTICLE X: PARLIMENTARY PROCEDURE

The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern this chapter in all
parliamentary procedures which are applicable and in which they are consistent with the Phi Mu
Fraternity Constitution and Bylaws and these chapter bylaws.

ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENT

Section 1: These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the present and voting members of this
chapter at any regular meeting of the chapter, provided announcement of the proposed amendment has
been made at the previous regular meeting of this chapter.

Section 2: These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the chapter without previous notice
by a unanimous vote of all voting members of this chapter.

Section 3. These Bylaws shall be revised at least once a year and updated as necessary.