BY-LAWS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF

BY LAWS

THE WASHINGTON CHAPTER OF DELTA UPSILON

ARTICLE I: ELECTED OFFICES

Section 1:

a. All officers of the Chapter shall reside in the Chapter House during their term of office, unless approved by the Chapter, and with exception of Summer Quarter. Only active members in good standing may be elected to an office. Pending their initiation into the fraternity, Pledges are also able to run for an office. All officers have the power to appoint any assistants and delegate any power within their office they feel necessary. All officers are impeachable as detailed in these By-Laws (Article I, Section 1c).

b. There shall be a vote of confidence taken by the membership fall, winter and spring terms to determine if all officers are executing their duties properly. If the vote is:

50 - 100 percent satisfied with an officer's performance

No action will be taken.

25 - 49 percent satisfied with an officer's performance,

Discussion will follow among the active membership concerning corrective measures.

0 – 24 percent satisfied with an officer's performance

Formal impeachment charges will be filed.

c. An officer may be impeached by a two-thirds majority of the members voting on the impeachment, providing that the said impeachment has been formally introduced at a regular Chapter meeting at least one week in advance and has been formally filed with the Chapter Secretary.

Section 2: The President shall be the presiding officer of the Chapter. He shall be responsible for the conduct of the Chapter meetings and all other ceremonies. He shall be responsible for coordinating all other officers and actives. He shall be the Chapter's representative and spokesman to the Corporation Board and to the community. He shall be responsible for the conduct of the members and pledges of the Chapter, and encourage responsible conduct from them. He shall be responsible for upholding the intent and import of the Chapter Constitution and By-Laws, and shall be responsible for enforcing the Chapter rules. He shall receive $500 off the average quarters housebill each quarter as compensation for his duties.

Section 3: The Vice President of Membership Development shall be in charge of Scholarship, Membership Development, Pledge Education, and Social. He shall also be charge of scheduling and planning all Chapter activities in these areas. He shall organize the Chapter's activities calendar with the Rush Chairmen, Pledge Advisor, Membership Development Chairman and Social Chairmen.

Section 4: The Vice President of Public Relations shall be responsible for the public relation operations of the Chapter. He shall also be in charge of all publications of the Chapter, correspondence with alumni, and correspondence with the Parent’s Club. In addition, he is in charge of the chapter web site, and the Parents Newsletter. The Vice President is also in charge of any and all human service projects, delegating of chairmen, leading of meetings, organizing philanthropic events, etc

Section 5: The Vice President of Alumni Relations is in charge of correspondence with chapter alumni and the collaboration with the corporation board in the development of the Evergreen Newsletter.

Section 6: The Vice President of Operations is in charge of upkeep of the physical plant. He is also in charge of any special projects designed to improve the physical plant. In addition, he is in charge of the House Manager.

Section 7: The Vice President of Membership Recruitment shall be responsible for the pledging of prospective new members to the Chapter. He shall be responsible for the developing of an annual member recruitment budget and present it to the Treasurer for review and approval. He shall coordinate all member recruitment events and extension of bids to prospective pledges. He shall live in the Chapter House during the summer and shall be responsible for its operation during that time. He shall receive compensation for his duties in a planned outlined at the beginning of each summer by the President, Treasurers and Vice President of Membership Recruitment.

Section 8: The Secretary shall be responsible for the Chapter's business correspondence. He shall keep an accurate record of all Chapter and Executive Council meetings, and shall maintain the Chapter's roll book. He shall certify all pledge and initiation reports and the minutes of the chapter meetings and forward them to the Fraternity's International Headquarters. He shall be required to post all Chapter meeting minutes within three days of the previous Chapter meeting. He shall be responsible for any duties delegated to him by the President and/or the Executive Council.

Section 9: The Treasurers shall be the director of Chapter resources. They shall be responsible, with the President and Alumni Advisor, for developing the annual budget. They shall be responsible for the collection of Accounts Receivable and the payment of bills. They shall oversee all house expenditures. They shall make a monthly report to the Chapter and the Corporation board. They shall post a weekly list of all persons whose account is overdue by more than $100. They shall each receive $250 off the average quarterly housebill as compensation for their duties.

Section 10: The Pledge Advisors shall be responsible for the education of the Chapter's pledges in the areas of history, composition, and purpose of the Fraternity and the Chapter. In addition he shall be responsible for coordinating all pledge community service projects, and maintaining an updated Chapter Pledge Manual.

Section 11: The two or more Social Chairmen shall be responsible for the arrangement, setup and organization of all exchanges, dances, parties, and other social functions as decided on by the Chapter.

Section 12: The Academics Chairmen shall be responsible for maintaining a file of course cards and a test file. They shall be responsible for coordinating pledge study tables. They shall be responsible with other officers for enforcing quiet hours. They shall be responsible for computing the Chapter's GPA. They shall be responsible for Loan Applications by members to the Northwest Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation. They shall administer and oversee the academic program outlined for all members who are on academic probation.

Section 14: The House Manager shall be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Chapter House. He shall be responsible for the Fall Work Week and Spring Cleaning. He shall receive $500 off of his quarterly housebill as compensation for his duties.

ARTICLE II: APPOINTED OFFICERS

Section 1: The Kitchen Steward shall be the one authorized to let people into the kitchen while it is locked. He shall be responsible for seeing that the kitchen gets locked. He shall be responsible for opening the kitchen in the morning, no later than 6:30 am every day of the week. He shall be compensated one hundred fifty dollars for his services each quarter.

Section 2: The Historian(s) shall be responsible for preserving the condition of all House photo albums, pictures, and awards. He/They shall be responsible for taking pictures or buying a few choice pictures from the Picture Man and adding them to a current photo album.

Section 3: The Judicial Chairman shall be appointed by the executive council and confirmed by the chapter at the beginning of each quarter. He shall be responsible for keeping an updated copy of the Chapter’s Constitution, By Laws, and House Rules.

Section 4: The Work Squad Chairman shall be responsible for daily and weekend worksquads. He shall have the right to make a pledge or member redo their worksquad to a satisfactory condition. Those members who feel that the Worksquad Chairman is being unfair is to appeal to the Vice President of Operations whom the Worksquad Chair reports to.

Section 5: The duties of special office created by the Chapter or the President shall be outlined when creating the office.

ARTICLE III: CHAPTER MEETINGS

Section 1: Chapter Meetings shall be held each Monday of the regular University calendar starting at 6:00 pm unless decided otherwise by the President.

Section 2: All Chapter Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order.

Section 3: Only Active members in good standing shall be considered voting members. Only voting members shall be privileged to make motions, seconds, and nominations.

Section 4: A quorum shall be fifty percent plus one of the actives of the Chapter. A quorum must remain throughout the meeting for formal business to be approved.

Section 5: No business may be brought up at a Chapter meeting if that item of business was not on the agenda before the start of the meeting, unless:

1. All business on the agenda has been discussed

and Chapter has been in session for less than

one hour.

2. It is an item which is of a concern for time.

3. It concerns a problem with a decision made by

the Executive Council which has not already

been discussed by the Chapter.

Section 6: All Undergraduate Members of the Chapter shall be required to attend Chapter meetings. All actives will be allowed one unexcused absence, thereafter a five dollar fine shall be assessed against the member. An excused absence must be in writing to either the President or the Secretary with the excuse being approved by the Secretary or the President prior to the Chapter meeting. After three unexcused absences a member will be brought to Conduct Committee for conduct unbecoming of a member.

ARTICLE IV: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Section 1: The Executive Council shall meet at least once each week of the regular University calendar at a time decided by the President. The President may also call Executive Council Meetings at any time he sees fit. However, an absence to a non-regular meeting shall not be considered unexcused if the time of the meeting has not been decided on in a previous Executive Council Meeting, or has not been posted for at least 48 hours.

Section 2: The Executive Council Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order.

Section 3: All members of the Executive Council shall be required to attend all Executive Council Meetings. All members of the Executive Council will be allowed one unexcused absence per quarter. For all voting members, for each unexcused absence thereafter, a five dollar fine shall be assessed against the member. For all non-voting members, for each unexcused absence thereafter, a two dollar fine shall be assessed against the member. An excused absence shall be in writing to the President with the excuse being approved by the President, prior to the Executive Council Meeting.

Section 4: The Executive Council shall set and post the agenda for the regular Chapter meeting at the prior Executive Council Meeting.

Section 5: The Executive Council shall be empowered to set policies and enact legislation for the Chapter. Any policy or legislation enacted by the Executive Council which effects the Chapter as a whole must be described to the Chapter at the next regular Chapter meeting.

Section 6: Executive Council decisions are amendable by a majority of the members voting at a Chapter meeting.

ARTICLE V: JUDICIAL COMMITTEE

Section 1: The Executive Committee shall, at their first meeting of each calendar year, select an undergraduate member who shall serve as Judicial Chairman. Those initiated members who wish to serve as Judicial Chairman will submit, in writing to the President their application for the position prior to the Executive Committee’s first meeting. The Executive Committee shall select from among the applications submitted, but reserve the right to appoint any initiated member to serve as Judicial Chairman. The Judicial Chairman will be responsible for facilitating the duties of the Judicial Committee outlined in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washington Chapter of Delta Upsilon. During Judicial proceedings, the Judicial Chairman will serve as an impartial facilitator and will only cast a vote in the event of a tie. The Judicial Chairman shall serve for a term of one calendar year. He shall be bound by the same requirements as other officers. Should the post become vacant during the year, the Executive Committee will solicit applications from interested parties and appoint a replacement to serve out the unexpired term.

Section 2: The Judicial Committee shall consist of the Chairman and four other members or pledges selected at random for that evening’s proceedings. The Chairman shall make every effort to have a representative from each pledge class currently living in the Chapter House, however this is not a requirement. Any four members or pledges in good standing may sit on the Judicial Board.

Section 2: The Judicial Committee has the power to hold hearings, make decisions and determine any punishment they see appropriate on matters brought before them.

Section 3: Any member or pledge shall have the right to have any problem, grievance or other complaint brought before the Judicial Committee.

Section 4: Any ruling made by the Judicial Board stand unless the decision is appealed and over-ruled by a two-thirds vote of the Chapter.

Section 5: The Chairman shall notify all members and pledges that need to participate in the Judicial proceedings at least 48 hours before the Committee meets.

ARTICLE VI: FINANCES

Section 1: The Chapter shall have full power and authority to collect, receive, hold and dissolve funds and property from gifts, bequests, and other similar business for the general purpose of the Chapter.

Section 2: The Chapter budget shall be proposed by the Treasurer, the President and the Alumni Advisor, and shall be presented before the members at the first regular Chapter meeting of fall quarter. The Executive Council shall be empowered to implement any and all policies and procedures it deems necessary for the efficient and effective operation of this Chapter budget. The President shall have ultimate responsibility for maintaining the Chapter finances within the budget.

Section 3: Each member and pledge shall be required to have a current signed housing contract in order to have the privilege to live in the Chapter House.

Section 4: An annual housebill of an amount to be determined by the Treasurer and approved by the Executive Council shall be assessed to each member and pledge residing in the Chapter House, or of full townee or social townee status. The annual housebill shall be divided into quarterly assessments to be determined by the Treasurer. A Senior discount of $500 off of the regular quarterly housebill shall be given to each member residing in the Chapter House who shall have resided in the Chapter House more than nine quarters of the Regular University Calendar.

Section 5: A discount to be determined by the Treasurer shall be granted to any member or pledge residing in the Chapter House, who shall have paid his full annual housebill within the first seven days of autumn quarter. A discount of an amount determined by the Treasurer shall be granted to any member or pledge residing in the Chapter House who shall have paid his full quarterly housebill within the first seven days of the quarter. All above stated discounts shall be assessed at a rate of seventy-five percent to those members paying a Senior Discount.

Section 6: A pledge fee shall be assessed to each pledge upon his pledging to the Chapter. An Initiation Fee shall be assessed to each initiate upon his initiation.

Section 7: Salaries paid to officers shall be reductions from their housebills, with the exception of the Rush Chairmen who may have two-thirds of their salary paid to them in cash. Wages to the Rush Chairmen cannot be demanded in cash until there is sufficient cash flow as determined by the Treasurer, or the fourth week of fall quarter.

Section 8: Special assessments against a member or pledge for group purchases including but not limited to event pictures, sportswear, and telephone charges may be additions to their housebills when determined appropriate by the Treasurer. Special assessments against a member or pledge as retribution for the violation of a House rule shall require the approval of the Judicial Committee and may be additions to the member's or pledge's housebill if determined appropriate by the Judicial Committee and Treasurer.

Section 9: No active or pledge of the Chapter may live in and have a house account balance exceeding the then present quarter's monetary housebill figure. Waiver of this By-Law can only be passed by the Northwest Delta Upsilon Corporation Treasurer. The individual may move back into the Chapter House when payments have been received to reduce his house account balance below the then present quarter's monetary housebill figure or pending a payment plan devised by the Treasurers and the President.

Section 10: If a member has an outstanding account of greater than $100.00 by the fourteenth day of the quarter, or if paying monthly by the seventh day after a bill's due date, as determined by the Treasurer, his name can be posted by the Treasurer and he will then appear before the Judicial Board to explain the reasons why the bill is not paid. The Judicial Board may require the person to sign a promissory note. Should they determine the member has not been making an active enough effort to pay his housebill on time, they may also take disciplinary action. (Such as taking away meal privileges, social probation and/or the right to live in the chapter house.)

Section 11: An interest rate to be determined by the Treasurer shall be assessed to all overdue bills, as stated in Section 10, unless otherwise determined by the Executive Council.

Section 12: Ten dollars per member per term will be collected with the housebills to provide money for a building fund to do major repairs and house improvements to the House. The use of the fund will be determined by the Chapter.

Section 13: Special assessments may be levied by the passage of a motion for such assessments by a majority affirmative vote at a Chapter meeting.

Section 14: A one hundred and fifty dollar deposit is to be paid upon entrance to the Chapter House. A person may not move into the House until the deposit is paid. The deposit money is put into a special savings account and is not to be used for any reason. The remainder of a person's deposit is to be refunded with the interest it would have earned in a normal savings account, when the person moves out of the House and has all of his debts paid in full.

Section 15: When a member moves out of the house for any reason (graduation, resignation, internship, etc.) he shall turn in his house key to the Vice President of Operation.

Section 16: Chapter funds shall not be used for the purchase of alcohol under any circumstances.

ARTICLE VII: INITIATION REQUIREMENTS

Section 1: Requirements for initiation shall be:

a. Attain a GPA of 2.7 or better, with at least 10 University credits during pledgeship.

b. Serve a six-week quarter pledgeship.

c. Participate in all pledge class duties and responsibilities.

d. Participate in Brotherhood Weekend.

e. Receive an invitation to membership by eighty-five percent of the members of the Chapter.

** Requirements a. through d. may be waived upon petition to the Executive Council and subsequent two-thirds Chapter approval.

Section 2: The Pledge Class duties and responsibilities shall be:

a. Participate in a community service project.

b. Organize and fund the Winter Dance.

c. Contribute a gift to the Chapter, previously approved by the Chapter by the end of their first summer in the chapter.

d. Make a class paddle containing all the names of the pledge class by the end of their first summer in the chapter.

e. Maintain the House in a clean and presentable appearance.

f. Assist in operations of the Chapter.

h. Participate in Pledge Dance

g. Complete a Pledge Class Project by the end of their first summer in the chapter.

Section 3: There shall be a periodic review by the Chapter members to affirm each pledge's affiliation to the Chapter. A vote on a scale of 1 - 4 shall bee taken for each pledge. A 4 shall represent an excellent vote in favor of the pledge, a 3 shall represent a good vote for the pledge, a 2 shall represent some reservation about continuing affiliation with the Chapter but will allow more time, and a 1 shall represent a negative vote and a vote for immediate de-pledging. Any pledge receiving a one or a two is required to talk to any and all actives who voted one or two about the vote before the next review. Should a pledge receive fifteen percent or more "1" votes from the total active members, he shall immediately be depledged. A special pledge review may be called for by any Chapter member, as he deems necessary. There shall be a special pledge review the night prior to the initiation ceremony for the pledges.

ARTICLE VIII: TOWNEE MEMBERS

Section 1: Any member not residing in the chapter house will become a townee member, or else revoke his membership to Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

Section 2: After 4 years at the university, or upon graduation, the member will be granted alumni status if desired.

Section 3: The townee can petition to the active chapter if he does not fit into this category and still wishes to be granted alumni status.

Section 4: A member who is participating in a Study Abroad or Co-Op program will become a townee member if they choose not to reside in the chapter house. They shall pay the normal townee dues after returning, unless they petition the chapter for alumni status.

Section 5: A member taking classes at a Community College who no longer resides in the Chapter house shall be granted alumni status.

Section 6: A townee member is required to attend 80% of chapter meetings a quarter. A townee member is to follow all of the written rules all other members are required to follow. If any of these rules are broken the chapter may revoke membership of the fraternity. In addition all townee members are required to attend a minimum of two events deemed mandatory by the Executive council each quarter.

Section 7: At the end of each quarter the chapter will make a decision as to whether you should maintain your membership to Delta Upsilon as a townee member.

ARTICLE IX: LIVE-OUT PLEDGES

Section 1: A Live-out Pledge will be required to fulfill all of the normal requirements for Initiation

Section 2: In addition a live-out pledge will also be required to fill out the Blue and Gold board and take the opportunity to get to know the actives.

Section 3: A Live-out Pledge will pay all of the normal fees required of a pledge. They are exempt from charges of room and board and have the option to pay for a meal plan determined by the existing Treasurers and President.

Section 4: A live-out pledge will also be required like any other member to participate in all house events.

Section 5: The live-out pledge must report directly to the pledge advisor and townee chair and ultimately to the active class. He must earn an 85% vote of the active chapter to be invited into membership.

ARTICLE X: DISCIPLINE

Section 1: Any active or pledge who commits any act which violates a House rule or is not of the norm of social conduct, including illegal activities, may be brought before the Judicial Board for review. The Judicial Board shall decide what actions if any shall be taken.

Section 2: Any active or pledge who violates a House rule shall be subject to a fine. Anyone may issue a fine against another member who he feels has violated a House rule. When a fine is issued to a person, the person issuing it fills out a fine slip and turns it in to the Vice President of Operations who presents the slip to the person being charged. The person can agree to the fine by signing the fine slip, or disagree by refusing to sign. If he agrees to the fine, the Vice President of Operations turns it over to the Treasurer for collection. If the fine is not agreed to, the matter is taken before the Judicial Board. If the board supports the fine, the slip must be signed by three of the four members and turned over to the Treasurer (support is defined as a majority vote).

Section 3: This Chapter shall recognize and maintain the rights granted every Chapter member by Article I of the House Rules of the Washington Chapter of Delta Upsilon.

ARTICLE XI: SCHOLARSHIP

All members will need to achieve a 2.7 GPA or higher each quarter to remain in good standing with the Chapter. Those who do not achieve a 2.7 will have one probationary quarter before they will be required to attend study tables and will no longer be in good standing with the chapter.

ARTICLE XII: AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

These By-Laws may be amended by resolutions adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members voting on the resolution, provided such resolutions have been formally introduced at a regular Chapter meeting at least one week in advance of their adoption, and have been formally filed with the Chapter Secretary. The By-Laws are intended to be supplemental and subordinate to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity. In the event that a conflict should arise, the Fraternity Constitution and By-Laws shall prevail.

Article XIII: DATE

Section 1: Last revised May 14, 2001