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Alpha Omega Rho Chapter
BYLAWS
Eligibility |
Maintenance | Revocation | Types
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Requirements | Board | Meeting
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Scholarship |
Travel
 I.
Eligibility for Membership
To be eligible for membership in the Alpha Omega Rho chapter of Phi Theta
Kappa International Honor society a student must:
A. Be enrolled in Palomar
College.
B. Complete twelve (12) credit
hours at Palomar College.
C. Have a grade point average
equivalent to not less than 3.5 of his/her work at Palomar College.
D. Have established academic
excellence.
E. Be of good moral character
and shall possess recognized qualities of citizenship.
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II. Active Membership
To maintain active membership, a student, at the end of each academic
term (Fall and Spring Semester) shall have maintained a grade point average
of not less than a 3.25 and shall have maintained the standards necessary
for membership in the Society.
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III. Revocation of Membership
In the event that a member does not meet the requirements for continuing
membership in the Society, the name of the member shall be removed from the
chapter and national membership rolls.
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IV. Types of Membership
A. Active Members - An Active member of Alpha Omega Rho shall be
a student who has met the requirements for membership, been duly
initiated into the Society, and who maintains the standards required for
good standing for active membership.
B. Provisional Members - A provisional member of Alpha Omega Rho
shall be a student who has shown an active interest in the affairs of
the chapter and serves the Society in some capacity, but who does not
meet the full requirements for active membership in the Society.
C. Enhanced Membership - An enhanced member of Alpha Omega Rho
shall be a student who maintains the standards required for good
standing for active membership and has completed the Enhanced Membership
requirements.
D. Honorary Members - An honorary member shall be a person who,
in the opinion of the Chapter, has rendered distinguished service. Local
honorary membership shall be conferred at the discretion of the local
chapter.
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V. Requirement
A. Active Membership - Membership into Alpha Omega Rho chapter
shall include completion of the International Application Form and
chapter Application Form and dues of $80.00 ($45.00 national dues, $5.00
Regional dues, $30.00 chapter dues).
B. Provisional Membership - Membership shall include Chapter
dues of $10.00, the remaining portion of National, Regional, and Chapter
dues will be paid when the student attains General membership status.
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VI. Executive Board
Members of the Executive Board serve a term of one year. They are elected
in December and serve one month with the out-going officers. Officers who
are absent for two (2) times during their term of office must appear before
the Executive Board. The Executive Board will take appropriate action, a
quorum being present. DEFINITION: absent: missing 25 percent or more of any
meeting. Executive Board members are as follows:
A. President - preside over all business meetings; appoint and
establish any necessary committees; vote only in case of a tie; serve as
an ex-officio member on all committees; present business to the
organization; represent the organization at all times; develop goals for
the chapter with the help of the advisor and other officers; willingly
assist all other officers and members.
B. Vice-President – Leadership Hallmark – establishes the goals
with the help of the Executive Board, work with the Project Coordinators
to reach the goals, organize the Leadership Hallmark for the
International Convention and Regional Convention. Keep a Calendar of all
events for the Leadership Hallmark and maintain a folder of all media
reports, flyers, etc.
C. Vice-President – Scholarship Hallmark – establishes the goals
with the help of the Executive Board, work with the Project Coordinators
to reach the goals, organize the Scholarship Hallmark for the
International Convention and Regional Convention. Keep a Calendar of all
events for the Scholarship Hallmark and maintain a folder of all media
reports, flyers, etc.
D. Vice-President – Service Hallmark – establishes the goals
with the help of the Executive Board, work with the Project Coordinators
to reach the goals, organize the Service Hallmark for the International
Convention and Regional Convention. Keep a Calendar of all events for
the Service Hallmark and maintain a folder of all media reports, flyers,
etc.
E. Vice-President – Fellowship Hallmark – establishes the goals
with the help of the Executive Board, work with the Project Coordinators
to reach the goals, organize the Fellowship Hallmark for the
International Convention and Regional Convention. Keep a Calendar of all
events for the Fellowship Hallmark and maintain a folder of all media
reports, flyers, etc.
F. Recording Secretary – take minutes of the meetings; take roll
at the meetings; read the minutes of the meetings; maintain records of
the meetings; maintain a file of chapter correspondence; keep officer
attendance records; work closely with the Hallmark Vice-Presidents to
facilitate special projects.
G. Membership Secretary – offer Phi Theta Kappa Membership to
qualified students each semester through mail membership drive; keep a
current list of members; develop a system to contact all members; work
closely with the Recording Secretary, Chapter Secretary, and the ICC
Representative to facilitate special projects.
H. Coordinator of Merchandising – coordinate activities for
Campus Wide Event Days and any other special Campus activity; develop
committees to achieve fundraising; maintain current counts of all
inventory; work closely with the Vice Presidents and the Secretaries on
special projects; assist any committee; willingly assist all other
officers and members.
I. Project Leader - establishes a project in conjunction with a
Hallmark or the International Service Project. Chairs the project,
records all necessary information with the correct Hallmark
Vice-President.
J. Treasurer - maintains the financial records of the Chapter.
K. Inter-Club Council Representative (ICC Representative) – is
the liaison between the Chapter and the ICC.
L. Advisor – Advisors (up to three) are selected by the members
with approval of the Office of Student Affairs.
M. Public Relations Officer - does the public relations work
in addition to making sure the chapter receives the proper media
recognition for all activities. Works closely with the Vice-Presidents.
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VII. Election of
Officers
A. Elections are held in December of each calendar year. Candidates must be
members of the Chapter and in good standing.
B. Officers shall hold office
from the time of their election until the following election.
C. Nominations are made from
the floor and a simple majority vote shall elect any officer
D. In any case when an
officer must resign his office, an election shall be held to elect the
replacing officer the meeting following the resignation. The term of office
will be the remaining existing term.
E. Any officer may be removed
from office if they are absent for three meetings of their term of office.
VIII. Finances
A. Finance procedures for this
Chapter will follow the Palomar College financial policies and procedures.
B. All financial matters, except
International membership dues, will be approved by the general membership of
the Chapter during a regular meeting.
C. Payment for International
Membership will be made immediately upon receipt of monies from the member.
IX. Meeting
Meetings of the General Membership shall be held once a week during the
Fall and Spring Semester. Meetings will include an Indoctrination and
Induction Ceremony each semester.
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X. Scholarship
The national organization shall keep the Chapter aware of scholarships
available throughout Phi Theta Kappa. The Chapter Executive Board shall
decide each academic year the amount of scholarship money available for
distribution between active members. The Advisor(s) shall be part of the
committee to read and determine the scholarships.
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XII. Travel
Alpha Omega Rho active members may attend the Regional Meetings and the
International Convention each year. The Executive Board will determine the
number of members to attend each meeting and the amount of money needed.
Advisors must travel with members.
XIII. Amendments and Revisions
The Chapter bylaws may be amended by a vote of two-thirds of the members
present at any regular meeting provided the proposed amendment has been
presented at a previous meeting. All changes to the bylaws must be sent to
Headquarters for final approval.
Lastest Approved Revision November 30, 2007
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