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Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri
By-laws
Preamble
That academic excellence among two-year college students be nurtured; that opportunity may be provided for leadership training; that an intellectual climate may be promoted for an interchange of ideas and ideals; and that scholars may be imbued with desire for continuing education, we dedicate ourselves as fellows of Phi Theta Kappa. Among us membership is a privilege earned by qualifications, honor and service. In the conduct of our activities, truth shall be our quest, diligence our staff, and achievement our purpose.
Chapter I. Name of Organization
The name of this organization shall hereafter be known as "Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri."
Chapter II. Purpose of Organization
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purpose of this organization shall be to provide a means through which chapters of Phi Theta Kappa in the State of Missouri may achieve the goals and purposes of the International Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society, to promote participation bymembers of Phi theta Kappa in the State of Missouri in statewide Phi Theta Kappa activities and to foster scholarship, leadership, fellowship, service and understanding and harmony among Phi theta Kappa members in the two-year colleges of Missouri.
Chapter III. Divisions of Organization
Section 1. Membership
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Phi Theta Kappa members and Phi Theta Kappa Alumni in Missouri who meet International and local chapter membership requirements are eligible to be members of Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri. |
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A member who changes his or her residence may become a member of Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri, upon meeting local chapter or alumni chapter membership requirements. |
Section 2. Chapters
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Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri shall consist of chapters that meet the requirements for membership in the International Phi Theta Kappa Society. |
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Those chapters must pay regional dues for each new inductee to be due after each chapter's induction. |
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In order for chapters to retain voting rights and membership in good standing, Regional dues must be paid within 30 days of receiving notice from International. |
Section 3. Executive Board
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Officers shall be elected at the Regional Convention each year. |
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The Regional Executive Board shall be the President and Vice-Presidents. |
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The cost of gasoline and other reasonable travel expenses, such as meals or registration fees or hotel rooms, shall be paid for the Regional Executive Board members and the Regional Coordinator. |
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The Executive Board shall plan suitable officer projects for the regional chapters, plan and organize the Leadership Conference and assist in the planning of the Regional Convention and Honors Institute. |
Section 4. Standing Committees
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Members of standing committees shall be appointed by the Regional President and/or the Executive Board with the approval of the Regional Coordinator and may have as many or as few as they deem necessary. |
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New standing committees and/or ad hoc committees may be created by the President or Executive Board as needed. |
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| Part C. |
The Election Committee shall: |
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(a) prepare nomination forms for candidates for regionial officers
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(b) receive nominations for the regional Phi Theta Kappa offices |
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(c) prepare written ballots to be used for the elections at the Regional Convention |
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(d) determine the eligibility or ineligibility of candidates (Chapter V. Section 2). |
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The Awards Committee shall: |
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(a) be comprised of persons outside the region |
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(b) judge regional awards according to criteria set by the Regional Coordinator's Advisory Committee (RCAC). |
Section 5. Alumni
Alumni members shall consist of Phi Theta Kappans in good standing with Phi Theta Kappa International and Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri.
Chapter IV. Finances
Section 1. Membership fees
At the time of induction, each active local chapter of Phi Theta Kappa in Missouri will submit dues of $5.00 for each member inducted. Dues are to be submitted to the Regional Coordinator.
Section 2. Deposits
Deposits of fees collected shall be kept in an approved bank or savings and loan, the account to be named Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri, registered as a tax-exempt organization.
Chapter V. Election of Officers
Section 1. Progress
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The Regional Officers shall be elected annually at the Regional Convention. |
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Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the chapters at the Regional Convention, each active chapter attending the convention designating one member to serve as the chapter's delegate. |
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Officers shall be installed at the last business meeting of the Regional Convention and shall assume the duties of their offices immediately. |
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Officers may be removed from office if a complaint passed and signed by at least two chapters in good standing is received by the Regional Coordinator and following an obliging vote of 2/3 of Regional Chapters. Such an officer may appeal a decision to be removed from office to the Regional Coordinator. The Regional Coordinator's Advisory Committee will review the appeal and its decision will be final. |
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The Regional Coordinator may remove an officer for just cause. The removed officer may appeal a decision to be removed from office within 14 days to the Regional Coordinator. The Regional Coordinator's Advisory Committee will review the appeal and its decision will be final. |
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The Regional Coordinator may appoint a replacement for a Regional Officer who resigns from his/her office. |
Section 2. Requirements
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Candidates must be present at the Convention in order to be elected. |
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Candidates may run one of the following: |
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(a) President |
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(b) Vice President of their District |
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(c) Vice President of Communications |
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(d) President and Vice President of their District |
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(e) President and Vice President of Communications |
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(f) Vice President of Communications and Vice President of their District |
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Candidates must be nominated by their chapters and advisors at least two weeks prior to the Regional Convention. Nominations will be submitted to the Regional Coordinator.
In the event there are no nominees named for a regional office before the two week deadline, a member may be nominated by their chapter and advisor at the convention. |
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Candidates must be members of a chapter in good standing and meet the requirements of membership in that chapter in order to be elected. |
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Regional Officers are required to attend a two-year college while holding office. A majority of their credit hours must be matriculated at a two-year college during their tenures. |
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All Regional Officers must sign the Regional Officer Honor Code and abide by the Code. |
Chapter VI. Powers and Duties of the Executive Board
Section 1. Make-up
The Executive Board of Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri shall be the President and Vice-Presidenets. the Regional Coordinator shall be a non-voting ex-officio member and shall advise the Board on all matters relative to the organization, and the Regional Coordinator shall serve as liaison between the International headquarters of Phi Theta Kappa and the Executive Board.
Section 2. Meetings
Meetings of the Executive Board shall be called by the Regional President and/or the Regional Coordinator, who shall also choose the place and time most convenient to the majority of the members.
Section 3. Quorum
A majority of the members of the Board must be present for the official transaction of business.
Section 4.The President shall
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Serve as chairperson of the Executive Board. |
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Preside over the Regional Leadership Conference, the Regional Convention and all Regional Business meetings including meetings of the Executive Board. |
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Direct Regional activities and projects. |
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Appoint committees or direct the Executive Board to do so. |
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Be responsible for the activities of the District Vice Presidents. |
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Perform whatever other duties or services are required in the orderly operation of the region. |
Section 5. The District Vice Presidents may
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Take the place of the President in his or her absence. |
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Assist the President when called upon. |
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Act as parliamentarian. |
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Make reports to all chapters, the Regional President and to the Regional Coordinator of all district meetings and activities. |
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Be responsible for District correspondence. |
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Perform whatever other duties or services are required in the orderly operation of the region. |
Section 6. the Vice President of Communications may
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Serve as chairperson of the Elections Committee. |
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Assist the President when called upon. |
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Keep accurate minutes of all Regional business meetings. |
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Correspond with the Region's sister region. |
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Perform whatever other duties or services are required in the orderly operation of the region. |
Chapter VII. Regional Coordinator
Section 1. Powers and Responsibilities
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The Regional Coordinator, appointed by the International Executive Director, shall be the advisor for the Regional organization. The Regional Coordinator shall make appointments for any vacant positions of the Executive Board. |
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The Regional Coordinator shall serve as the treasurer for the region. |
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The Regional Coordinator shall maintain communication with the advisors serving on the Regional Coordinator's Advisory committee (RCAC). |
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The Regional Coordinator will invite one Missouri Alumnus (a) to serve on the RCAC as a non-voting, ex-officio member. The member will be decided by a vote of the alumni and announced at the Regional Convention. An election will take place each year and no alumnus(a) may serve two years in succession. |
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The Regional Coordinator shall meet the qualifications and fulfill responsibilities outlined by the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors. |
Section 2. Regional Coordinator's Advisor Committee (RCAC)
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The Regional Coordinator for Missouri will be responsible for the election of a committee made up of advisors to work with the Regional Coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities of the organization. The members of the committee will represent all chapter advisors in the Region. This committee will be elected at the Annual Advisors' Meeting. Nominations may be submitted to the Regional Coordinator at the meeting or before the meeting. Advisors will cast their votes at the meeting. |
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Will assist with all major decisions and/or recommendations of Phi Theta Kappa of Missouri not covered by our by-laws. |
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May assist with the formulation of annual goals for the region. |
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May assist the Regional Coordinator with personnel (regional officers) decisions. |
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Will attend meetings when neceessary. The region will cover most on-site expenses. |
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May assist with Regional Awards competition. |
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May serve as the alumni liaison. |
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May assist with the training of new advisors. |
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May assist with regional conferences/conventions. |
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May assist with Regional Activities. |
Section 3. Meetings
Members of the RCAC will meet when deemed necessary by the Regional Coordinator, but the Regional Coordinator may seek advice and consent from the committee members by telephone or mail communications.
Chapter VIII. Conventions and Institutes
Section 1. Regional Convention and Honors Institute
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The host chapter(s) for the Regional Convention and Honors Institute shall be elected at the previous Regional convention. |
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The host chapter(s) with the assistance of the Executive Board shall: |
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(1) provide a suitable time and place |
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(2) organize the convention/institute and provide an agenda |
Chapter IX. Reginal Business Meetings
Section 1. Active Membership
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Minutes of all Regional Business Meetings shall be provided to all Regional Chapters. |
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Robert's Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary guidelines at all Regional Business Meetings. |
Section 2. Alumni Meetings
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Alumni meetings may be held at the Regional Convention, Regional Leadership Conference, Regional Honors Institute and the International Convention. |
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Minutes of all alumni meetings shall be sent to each alumni chapter. |
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Chapter X. Amendment Procedures and Ratification
Section 1. To Make Changes
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Written copies of a proposed amendment initiated by any chapter in good standing must be sent to each chapter at least fourteen (14) days prior to voting. |
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Amendments may be voted on if they were presented at a previous Regional Convention, conference, or meeting. |
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Amending the by-laws shall require a two-thirds majority vote of chapters in good standing who are present at any Regional Business Meeting. |
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Amendments may be initiated by the Executive Board and voted on by mail, requiring a two-thirds majority of those chapters who vote on the given amendments. |
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Amendments will become effective immediately after the vote is announced unless specified otherwise. |
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These by-laws or any provisions thereof may be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote. |
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A like two-thirds majority vote is required to reinstate any suspended provision. |
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Final interpretation of these by-laws shall be the responsibility of the Regional President and the Regional Coordinator. |
Amended November, 2006
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