The following rules were adopted in November 2012:
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of this chapter shall be Alpha Iota, Sigma State, Wisconsin, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, hereafter known as Chapter, also known as the society, Delta Kappa Gamma, DKG, or DKG.
ARTICLE II
Purposes
The purposes of the Chapter shall be to
1. Promote the purposes of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International as found in the
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE III.
2. Promote the purposes of the Sigma State organization as found in the SIGMA STATE
BYLAWS.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Section A. The membership of the Chapter shall be composed of active, reserve, and honorary
members. All membership shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE III.
Section B. Procedure for selection of new members
1. Written or verbal application for a prospective member shall be submitted by a Chapter
member to the Membership Committee for a careful check of the candidate’s qualifications.
More than one name may be submitted for membership each year.
2. The sponsoring member may invite the prospective member to attend meetings prior to
submitting the prospective member’s name for membership.
3. Chapter members shall have the opportunity to approve all prospective members.
4. The president shall issue an initiation to the candidate to become a member of the Chapter and
request her answer by the next scheduled meeting. Initiation shall take place at one of the
next regularly scheduled meetings or by the final meeting of the year.
ARTICLE IV
FINANCES
Section A. Financial matters shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IV, and SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
Section B. Annual dues
1. Chapter dues shall be recommended by the Finance Committee and voted upon by the
Executive Board and the Chapter.
2. Special assessments, if needed, shall be signed by the president before payment is made by
the treasurer. (See BYLAWS, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, B.)
3. Finance committee shall audit the books between July 1 and the first fall meeting.
Section C. Miscellaneous Expenses
1. An amount of $50 shall be given to the president to help defray costs incurred by the president
for the business of the chapter.
2. An additional amount of $75 shall be given to the president or other member who compiles the
Newsletter/Membership booklet.
ARTICLE V
ORGANIZATION
The organization of the Chapter shall be consistent with the CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL
Section A. Chapter officers
1. The officers of the Chapter, elected by the membership of the Chapter, shall be a president,
first vice-president, second vice-president, and secretary. A treasurer and parliamentarian will
be selected by the Executive Board and will serve terms concurrently with officers elected for
the biennium. (See BYLAWS, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1.)
2. While the progression from the position of first vice-president to president is encouraged, it is
not a promissory requirement on the part of the vice presidents or the Chapter membership.
3. The election of officers and their term of office shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION,
ARTICLE VI, and SECTION C.)
4. The filling of vacancies shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, and
SECTION D.)
Section B. Duties of officers
In addition to duties in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, SECTION B, the officers of the Chapter shall fulfill the following specified responsibilities:
1. The president shall
a. preside at Chapter business meetings
b. attend state Executive Board meetings with regularity.
c. be responsible for ensuring that required copies of the Chapter yearbook reach the
appropriate state chairman.
d. share with Chapter members items of interest communicated by State or International
e. represent the Chapter for planning and participating in functions of South Central Council
f. provide for orderly transition of materials in cooperation with the newly elected president.
2. The First Vice-President shall
a. serve as program chairman with the assistance of the Program Committee
b. arrange for meetings in conjunction with the President and Executive Board
c. distribute current yearbook material at the first fall meeting.
3. The Second Vice-President shall
a. be responsible for updating the yearbook and telephone tree.
b. serve as a member of the Program Committee
4. The treasurer shall
a. propose the budget
b. complete the annual report
c. maintain a record of receipts, bills, and bank statements
5. The secretary shall
a. record the business at each business meeting
b. distribute minutes of business meetings to all members
c. share correspondence responsibilities with president
6. The immediate Past President shall
a. be a member of the Executive Board
b. assist in the transition between bienniums
c. see that the president’s bar pin or appropriate symbol for a repeating president is ordered in
time for the presentation by her to the new president at her installation. (This voucher
approval is signed by the immediate past president, not the Chapter president.)
Section C. Election and Term of Office
In addition to procedures specified in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, SECTION C
1. Consent of a nominee will be obtained by the Nominations Committee before her name is
placed on a ballot.
2. The Nominations Committee will present a slate of officers to the membership no later than the
meeting prior to the state convention in an even year. Additional nominations and seconds
will be accepted from the floor if the nominees are present.
3. Officers will be installed at the last meeting of the Chapter year.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section A. Chapter Meetings
1. The chapter will hold a minimum of four regular meetings annually where chapter business is
conducted.
2. Dates of meetings shall be determined by the Executive Board in sufficient time for the
Program Committee planning.
3. A quorum shall be one-fourth of the active Chapter membership.
4. A roll call, as specified in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE IX, SECTION A, 2d, may be ordered.
ARTICLE VIII
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1. The voting members of the Chapter Executive Board shall be the elected officers, the
treasurer, and the immediate past president. The parliamentarian, preferably a member of the
chapter, shall be an ex officio member without a vote. Other members of the Chapter may be
invited to meetings.
2. The Executive Board shall function in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VII,
SECTION C and SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
3. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held annually. Special meetings may be called by the
President.
4. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting members.
5. The Executive Board shall prepare recommendations for action to be presented to the Chapter
for vote. Additional recommendations by individual chapter members may be made from the
floor during any Chapter meeting.
6. The Executive Board may meet through electronic communication in accordance with the
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE IX, SECTION A, 2c.
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
Section A. Chapter committees
1. Chapter committees shall be established in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE
VIII, SECTION A, 2b and SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
2. Standing committees of the Chapter are:
a. Program, Finance, and Scholarship
b. Nominations and Membership
c. Personal Growth, Professional Affairs, and Sunshine
d. Research, Literacy, and Legislation
e. Communication, World Fellowship, and Music
f. Literary Contest
g. Projects
3. The Chapter president shall appoint all committees.
4. Two or more standing committees may be combined under one chairman at the discretion of
the president.
5. Ad hoc committees may be appointed by the President as needed.
Section B. Duties of committees
1. Standing committee duties shall be those outlined in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII,
SECTIONS B, C, and D in the SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
2. Committee chairmen shall maintain records of committee activities and responsibilities. (See
INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK.)
ARTICLE X
CONVENTION/MEETING EXPENSES
Section A. Payment of all expenses called for are contingent upon sufficient funding being available
in the Chapter treasury with priority to presidential expenses.
Section B. Chapter President - The president’s expenses for Sigma State Executive Board meetings
and workshops shall be made available by the Chapter not to exceed $100.
Section C. A maximum of $200.00 shall be made available to help defray costs incurred by the
president and other members required to attend the Sigma State convention.
Section D. Any Chapter member who receives money from another Delta Kappa Gamma-related
source to defray convention expenses shall subtract that sum from the amount allowed
by the Chapter. If the funding from the other source does not exceed the amount allowed
by the Chapter, the remainder shall be paid by the Chapter.
ARTICLE XI
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the proceedings of the Chapter in all cases not provided for in the CONSTITUTION, STATE BYLAWS and STANDING RULES.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
1. The Chapter Rules may be amended during the second year of the Chapter biennium. More
frequent changes may be made in order to remain in compliance with State and International
rules.
2. Recommendations for change shall be presented by the Standing Rules Committee at a
regular Chapter meeting and will be voted on at the next regular Chapter meeting.
3. A quorum must be present and a two-thirds vote of those present is required to amend.
ARTICLE XIII
CLARIFICTION OF PAST MOTIONS
Any motion prior to the date of acceptance of these Standing Rules is hereby rescinded if it contradicts these Rules.
ARTICLE XIV
DISSOLUTION
In the event that it should become necessary to dissolve the Chapter, the procedure shall be in accordance with SIGMA STATE BYLAWS, ARTICLE XIII.
November 2012
NAME
The name of this chapter shall be Alpha Iota, Sigma State, Wisconsin, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, hereafter known as Chapter, also known as the society, Delta Kappa Gamma, DKG, or DKG.
ARTICLE II
Purposes
The purposes of the Chapter shall be to
1. Promote the purposes of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International as found in the
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE III.
2. Promote the purposes of the Sigma State organization as found in the SIGMA STATE
BYLAWS.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Section A. The membership of the Chapter shall be composed of active, reserve, and honorary
members. All membership shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE III.
Section B. Procedure for selection of new members
1. Written or verbal application for a prospective member shall be submitted by a Chapter
member to the Membership Committee for a careful check of the candidate’s qualifications.
More than one name may be submitted for membership each year.
2. The sponsoring member may invite the prospective member to attend meetings prior to
submitting the prospective member’s name for membership.
3. Chapter members shall have the opportunity to approve all prospective members.
4. The president shall issue an initiation to the candidate to become a member of the Chapter and
request her answer by the next scheduled meeting. Initiation shall take place at one of the
next regularly scheduled meetings or by the final meeting of the year.
ARTICLE IV
FINANCES
Section A. Financial matters shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION ARTICLE IV, and SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
Section B. Annual dues
1. Chapter dues shall be recommended by the Finance Committee and voted upon by the
Executive Board and the Chapter.
2. Special assessments, if needed, shall be signed by the president before payment is made by
the treasurer. (See BYLAWS, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2, B.)
3. Finance committee shall audit the books between July 1 and the first fall meeting.
Section C. Miscellaneous Expenses
1. An amount of $50 shall be given to the president to help defray costs incurred by the president
for the business of the chapter.
2. An additional amount of $75 shall be given to the president or other member who compiles the
Newsletter/Membership booklet.
ARTICLE V
ORGANIZATION
The organization of the Chapter shall be consistent with the CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS AND RELATED PERSONNEL
Section A. Chapter officers
1. The officers of the Chapter, elected by the membership of the Chapter, shall be a president,
first vice-president, second vice-president, and secretary. A treasurer and parliamentarian will
be selected by the Executive Board and will serve terms concurrently with officers elected for
the biennium. (See BYLAWS, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1.)
2. While the progression from the position of first vice-president to president is encouraged, it is
not a promissory requirement on the part of the vice presidents or the Chapter membership.
3. The election of officers and their term of office shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION,
ARTICLE VI, and SECTION C.)
4. The filling of vacancies shall be in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, and
SECTION D.)
Section B. Duties of officers
In addition to duties in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, SECTION B, the officers of the Chapter shall fulfill the following specified responsibilities:
1. The president shall
a. preside at Chapter business meetings
b. attend state Executive Board meetings with regularity.
c. be responsible for ensuring that required copies of the Chapter yearbook reach the
appropriate state chairman.
d. share with Chapter members items of interest communicated by State or International
e. represent the Chapter for planning and participating in functions of South Central Council
f. provide for orderly transition of materials in cooperation with the newly elected president.
2. The First Vice-President shall
a. serve as program chairman with the assistance of the Program Committee
b. arrange for meetings in conjunction with the President and Executive Board
c. distribute current yearbook material at the first fall meeting.
3. The Second Vice-President shall
a. be responsible for updating the yearbook and telephone tree.
b. serve as a member of the Program Committee
4. The treasurer shall
a. propose the budget
b. complete the annual report
c. maintain a record of receipts, bills, and bank statements
5. The secretary shall
a. record the business at each business meeting
b. distribute minutes of business meetings to all members
c. share correspondence responsibilities with president
6. The immediate Past President shall
a. be a member of the Executive Board
b. assist in the transition between bienniums
c. see that the president’s bar pin or appropriate symbol for a repeating president is ordered in
time for the presentation by her to the new president at her installation. (This voucher
approval is signed by the immediate past president, not the Chapter president.)
Section C. Election and Term of Office
In addition to procedures specified in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VI, SECTION C
1. Consent of a nominee will be obtained by the Nominations Committee before her name is
placed on a ballot.
2. The Nominations Committee will present a slate of officers to the membership no later than the
meeting prior to the state convention in an even year. Additional nominations and seconds
will be accepted from the floor if the nominees are present.
3. Officers will be installed at the last meeting of the Chapter year.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section A. Chapter Meetings
1. The chapter will hold a minimum of four regular meetings annually where chapter business is
conducted.
2. Dates of meetings shall be determined by the Executive Board in sufficient time for the
Program Committee planning.
3. A quorum shall be one-fourth of the active Chapter membership.
4. A roll call, as specified in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE IX, SECTION A, 2d, may be ordered.
ARTICLE VIII
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1. The voting members of the Chapter Executive Board shall be the elected officers, the
treasurer, and the immediate past president. The parliamentarian, preferably a member of the
chapter, shall be an ex officio member without a vote. Other members of the Chapter may be
invited to meetings.
2. The Executive Board shall function in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VII,
SECTION C and SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
3. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held annually. Special meetings may be called by the
President.
4. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting members.
5. The Executive Board shall prepare recommendations for action to be presented to the Chapter
for vote. Additional recommendations by individual chapter members may be made from the
floor during any Chapter meeting.
6. The Executive Board may meet through electronic communication in accordance with the
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE IX, SECTION A, 2c.
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
Section A. Chapter committees
1. Chapter committees shall be established in accordance with the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE
VIII, SECTION A, 2b and SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
2. Standing committees of the Chapter are:
a. Program, Finance, and Scholarship
b. Nominations and Membership
c. Personal Growth, Professional Affairs, and Sunshine
d. Research, Literacy, and Legislation
e. Communication, World Fellowship, and Music
f. Literary Contest
g. Projects
3. The Chapter president shall appoint all committees.
4. Two or more standing committees may be combined under one chairman at the discretion of
the president.
5. Ad hoc committees may be appointed by the President as needed.
Section B. Duties of committees
1. Standing committee duties shall be those outlined in the CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII,
SECTIONS B, C, and D in the SIGMA STATE BYLAWS.
2. Committee chairmen shall maintain records of committee activities and responsibilities. (See
INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK.)
ARTICLE X
CONVENTION/MEETING EXPENSES
Section A. Payment of all expenses called for are contingent upon sufficient funding being available
in the Chapter treasury with priority to presidential expenses.
Section B. Chapter President - The president’s expenses for Sigma State Executive Board meetings
and workshops shall be made available by the Chapter not to exceed $100.
Section C. A maximum of $200.00 shall be made available to help defray costs incurred by the
president and other members required to attend the Sigma State convention.
Section D. Any Chapter member who receives money from another Delta Kappa Gamma-related
source to defray convention expenses shall subtract that sum from the amount allowed
by the Chapter. If the funding from the other source does not exceed the amount allowed
by the Chapter, the remainder shall be paid by the Chapter.
ARTICLE XI
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the proceedings of the Chapter in all cases not provided for in the CONSTITUTION, STATE BYLAWS and STANDING RULES.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
1. The Chapter Rules may be amended during the second year of the Chapter biennium. More
frequent changes may be made in order to remain in compliance with State and International
rules.
2. Recommendations for change shall be presented by the Standing Rules Committee at a
regular Chapter meeting and will be voted on at the next regular Chapter meeting.
3. A quorum must be present and a two-thirds vote of those present is required to amend.
ARTICLE XIII
CLARIFICTION OF PAST MOTIONS
Any motion prior to the date of acceptance of these Standing Rules is hereby rescinded if it contradicts these Rules.
ARTICLE XIV
DISSOLUTION
In the event that it should become necessary to dissolve the Chapter, the procedure shall be in accordance with SIGMA STATE BYLAWS, ARTICLE XIII.
November 2012