BYLAWS of Alpha Iota Omega Chapter
CHAPTER 1. Name of Chapter
The name of this chapter of Phi Theta Kappa shall be -Alpha Iota Omega-.
CHAPTER 2. Purpose
The purpose of Alpha Iota Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Ellsworth Community College shall be the
promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership and service and the cultivation of fellowship among
qualified students of this college.
CHAPTER 3. Membership
Section 1. Types of membership in Chapter shall consist of member, provisional member, alumni member,
and honorary member as defined in Article IV, Section 1, of the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution
and Bylaws.*
A. Member. In addition to meeting membership eligibility requirements as stated in Article IV and
Chapter 1 of the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and Bylaws,* each candidate for membership
must have completed 12 semester hours of associate degree course work, with a Grade Point
Average of 3.5 on a -4.0- scale, and adhere to the school conduct code and possess recognized
qualities of citizenship. Grades for courses completed at other institutions will be considered
when determining membership eligibility .A cumulative Grade Point Average of J-.JL must be
maintained to remain in good standing. Failure to maintain the required cumulative Grade Point
Average will result in the member being removed from good standing as stated in the Phi Theta
Kappa Constitution and Bylaws,* Chapter 1, Section 3. Failure to meet good standing
requirements as stated in the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and Bylaws* will cause membership
and all membership privileges to be revoked.
B. Provisional Member. In addition to meeting eligibility requirements as stated in Article IV, Section
IB of the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and Bylaws,* a student must have earned a cumulative
Grade Point Average of 3.25 on all course work completed in high school, or on 12 semester hours of associate
degree course work. A student must be currently enrolled in associate degree course work at the two year
college, adhere to school conduct code and possess recognized qualities of citizenship. Provisional
members will pay local chapter dues of per semester but are not required to pay the international
and regional induction fee until they have qualified for full membership.
C. Alumni Member. An individual must meet eligibility requirements as stated in Article IV,
Section lC of the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and Bylaws.*
D. Honorary Member. An individual must meet eligibility requirements as stated in Article IV,
Section ID of the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and Bylaws.*
E. Transfer Member. A member from another Phi Theta Kappa chapter may transfer membership to
-Alpha Iota Omega- Chapter if he or she is currently a member in good standing in another Phi
Theta Kappa chapter and meets the maintenance GP A of the chapter.
CHAPTER 4. Chapter Advisor
In addition to carrying out the duties as stated in the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and Bylaws,* Chapter IV,
Section 5, the chapter advisor shall be responsible for overseeing the completion and submission of member
names and fees as well as the Chapter Annual Report to Headquarters. The advisor shall be officially appointed
by the college administration and shall be a non-voting member of the chapter.
CHAPTER 5. Officers
Section 1. All officers must be members of Phi Theta Kappa, in good standing, have a Grade Point Average
of 3.0 and must be carrying a minimum of 6 credit hours for at least two semesters/quarters during their term.
Up to three hours of coursework that does not require the student to be on campus may be counted in the six
hour total.
Section 2. The Alpha Iota Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa shall have the following officers:
President, Vice Presidents of each Hallmark, and Secretary .A chapter may elect additional
officers.
Section 3. The duties of the president shall be as follows:
a. Preside over all business meetings.
b. Appoint and establish any necessary committees.
c. Vote only in case of a tie.
d. Serve as an ex-officio member on all committees.
e. Present business to the organization.
f. Represent the organization at all times.
g. Appoint a committee to review and/or revise the chapter bylaws annually.
h. Appoint a committee to prepare the Annual Report to be sent to Headquarters each spring.
Section 4. The duties of the vice presidents shall be as follows:
a. Perform all duties of the president in the event of the president's absence.
b. Take roll at the meetings.
c. Coordinate all committees.
d. Head the committee reviewing the chapter bylaws and the annual report.
e. Act as program chairpersons.
Section 6. The secretary shall:
a. Take and read minutes of meetings.
b. Maintain records of the meetings.
c. Maintain a file of chapter correspondence.
d. Serve on the committee to prepare the Annual Report to be sent to Headquarters each spring.
e. Keep a foil record of chapter functions.
f. Draft and submit press releases whenever possible to all area newspapers.
g. Prepare and maintain the chapter scrapbook for regional, state, and international meetings and
conventions.
h. Submit to Regional Coordinator and Headquarters reports of chapter activities and Five-Star
Chapter Update Forms.
Section 7. In the event that the chapter does not have a secretary, the President shall appoint a Vice-
President to adopt these duties.
CHAPTER 4. Chapter Advisor
In addition to carrying out the duties as stated in the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and Bylaws,* Chapter IV,
Section 5, the chapter advisor shall be responsible for overseeing the completion and submission of member
names and fees as well as the Chapter Annual Report to Headquarters. The advisor shall be officially appointed
by the college administration and shall be a non-voting member of the chapter.
CHAPTER 5. Officers
Section 1. All officers must be members of Phi Theta Kappa, in good standing, have a Grade Point Average
of 3.0 and must be carrying a course load of -'2-semester hours (or equivalent).
Section 2. The Alpha Iota Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa shall have the following officers:
President, Vice Presidents of each Hallmark, and Secretary .A chapter may elect additional
officers.
Section 3. The duties of the president shall be as follows:
a. Preside over all business meetings.
b. Appoint and establish any necessary committees.
c. Vote only in case of a tie.
d. Serve as an ex-officio member on all committees.
e. Present business to the organization.
f. Represent the organization at all times.
g. Appoint a committee to review and/or revise the chapter bylaws annually.
h. Appoint a committee to prepare the Annual Report to be sent to Headquarters each spring.
Section 4. The duties of the vice presidents shall be as follows:
a. Perform all duties of the president in the event of the president's absence.
b. Take roll at the meetings.
c. Coordinate all committees.
d. Head the committee reviewing the chapter bylaws and the annual report.
e. Act as program chairpersons.
Section 6. The secretary shall:
a. Take and read minutes of meetings.
b. Maintain records of the meetings.
c. Maintain a file of chapter correspondence.
d. Serve on the committee to prepare the Annual Report to be sent to Headquarters each spring.
e. Keep a foil record of chapter functions.
f. Draft and submit press releases whenever possible to all area newspapers.
g. Prepare and maintain the chapter scrapbook for regional, state, and international meetings and
conventions.
h. Submit to Regional Coordinator and Headquarters reports of chapter activities and Five-Star
Chapter Update Forms.
Section 7. In the event that the chapter does not have a secretary, the President shall appoint a Vice-
President to adopt these duties.
CHAPTER 6. Election of officers
Section I. In addition to meeting requirements as stated in Chapter IV, Section 3 of the Phi Theta Kappa
Constitution and Bylaws,* all candidates for office must be members of Phi Theta Kappa, in
good standing.
Section 2. Elections must be held at the meeting preceding the last meeting during the spring semester of
each year.
Section 3. Officers shall hold office from the time of their inauguration, which shall be at the first meeting
following the election, to the time of the next inauguration.
Section 4. Nominations from the floor can be made at the same meeting as the election.
Section 5. A simple majority vote shall elect any officer.
Section 6. In any case when an officer must resign his office, an election shall be held to elect a new
officer. Nominations shall be made from the floor and will be made at the first meeting
following the resignation of the officer. The election will be held at the first meeting following
nominations. Plurality of the votes cast will determine the new officer. The president shall have
the power to make a temporary appointment at his/her discretion until an election can be held.
CHAPTER 7 .Meetin.2s
Section I. All business meetings will follow the general agenda:
Order of Business
a. Call to order
b. Roll call
c. Reading of the minutes
d. Treasurer's report
e. Committee reports
f. Old business
g. New business
h. Announcements
i. Adjournment
Section 3. All meetings shall be governed by an adaptation of Robert's Rules of Order.
Section 4. Special committee meetings shall be called by the chairman of said committee. Procedures at
such meetings are left to the discretion of the chairman. Reports of each meeting shall be given
to the members at the following chapter meeting, with meeting minutes sent to the chapter
president and advisor.
CHAPTER 8. Finances
Section I. Finances for this chapter will be raised by projects voted on by a majority vote of the members.
Section 2. Payment of the International Membership fee must be received by the chapter treasurer before
members can be inducted.
Section 3. All members must pay the local fee prior to induction.
Section 4. All members must pay the regional fee prior to induction.
Section 5. Disbursement vouchers must be submitted with supporting invoices and/or statements attached
to the original invoice.
Section 6. Financial records of the chapter shall be annually audited by the advisor.
CHAPTER 9. Amendments and revision
Section 1. The chapter bylaws may be amended by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any
regular meeting, provided that the proposed amendment has been presented at a previous
meeting. Any changes to the bylaws must be sent to Headquarters for final approval.
* Refers to the Phi Theta Kappa International Constitution and Bylaws.
Phi Theta Kappa is committed to the elimination of discrimination based on gender, race, class, and economic status, ethnic
background, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and cultural and religious backgrounds.