Kappa Epsilon Fraternity East Tennessee State University College

Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
East Tennessee State University College of Pharmacy
Chapter Bylaws
Article I
Name and Purpose
The name of this collegiate chapter chartered May 2,2008 shall be East Tennessee State University College
of Pharmacy Chapter of Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Inc., located at the East Tennessee State University in
Johnson City, TN. It shall function as a unit of the national organization and support the purpose and
uphold the ideals of Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. The purpose will be to unite women students of pharmacy,
to cooperate with the faculties of the colleges where chapters are established, to stimulate in its members a
desire for high scholarship, to foster a professional consciousness, and to provide a bond oflasting loyalty,
interest and friendship.
Article II
Membership
Section I.
Types of Membership (choose only the membership categories your chapter elects to utilize)
(a) Collegiate Member: a srudent enrolled in a college/school of pharmacy pursuing a degree in pharmacy
where there is a chapter of Kappa Epsilon.
(b) Allied Health Science Affiliate Member: a student who is pursing a degree in allied health science at a
college/university where there is a chapter of Kappa Epsilon.
(c) Alumnus Member: a Kappa Epsilon member who has completed a pharmacy degree program, who is
completing the pharmacy degree program's experiential requirements, or who has transferred to a
college/school of pharmacy where there is not a chapter of Kappa Epsilon.
(d) Alumnus Affiliate Member: an allied health science affiliate graduate.
(e) Professional Member: a graduate of a college/school of pharmacy who is not a member of any other
professional fraternity of pharmacy who believes in the purposes and upholds the ideals of Kappa
Epsilon Fraternity and who has practiced in a field of pharmacy for a period of not less than two years.
(I) Associate Member: an individual who is interested in the profession of pharmacy and is in accord with
the purpose of the fraternity.
(g) Honorary Member: an individual who has given distinguished service to the profession of pharmacy
and/or Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
Section 2.
Procedures, Qualifications, and Limitations of Membership
(a) A Kappa Epsilon new member shall maintain a grade point of "C" (2.0) during the pledge period.
(b) Members of the chapter must maintain a 2.0 OPA and normal progression of the PharmD program
established at the East Tennessee State University College of Pharmacy. Any member who fails
to do so shall be immediately inactive from the chapter. In 1 year the former member will have
the opportunity for reinstatement of membership if their OPA or normal progression requirements
have been regained otherwise membership shall be permanently revoked.
(c) If any member is found guilty of defying the honor code set forth by the college of pharmacy, that
member's affiliation with Kappa Epsilon shall be terminated immediately.
(d) The East Tennessee State University Chapter of Kappa Epsilon prohibits discrimination of
membership because of race, creed, color, gender, or national origin and promotes equal
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opportunity through a positive, continuing program.
A member wishing to become inactive shall notify, in writing, the local chapter officers. Only
upon notification shall the member be exempt from the financial obligations. The chapter shall be
exempt from paying the annual dues of an inactive member if such inactive status is reported to
the executive secretary with the annual dues report.
Section 3.
(I)
Prospective Member Education Program
A new member, having a pledgeship not to exceed 8 weeks, shall be an eligible candidate for
initiation.
(g) New members shall be initiated each fall.
(h) Prospective members shall receive instruction regarding fraternity policy and information about
fraternity history as presented in the National Educational Manual. The prospective member must
also verify in writing that they have received and reviewed the material
(i) Each prospective member must attend every meeting set by the chapter.
U) Prospective members have the same responsibilities as collegiate members but shall neither hold
office nor have the right to vote.
Article III
Government
Chapter Officers
Section I.
The officers of this chapter will consist of l,i~tLqfJjcers ere i Officers must be in good standing with the
fraternity as per the national bylaws and must meet university requirements to hold elected office. The
Executive Committee shall consist of elected officers. Election of officers shall take place in the Fall of
every year. A majority vote of all members in good standing, present, and voting shall be necessary for the
election of any officer.
Section 2.
Duties of Officers
(a) President:
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
I. Preside at all meetings
2. Appoint committees and additional officers upon approval of the chapter
3. Become familiar with the officers' duties and instruct them
4. Call special meetings
5. Direct initiations
6. Have supervision over the chapter
7. Approve all expenditures
Vice President:
I. Conducts at least one chapter meeting per year
2. Become President in the event of vacancy of the office
3. Preside over all meeting in case of president absence
4. Assist president in supervision of committees and members
Secretary:
I. Keep records of proceedings
2. Keep files of all important documents
2. Make reports required by the national executive office with duplicates on file
3. Keep a list of all initiates and members
Treasurer:
I. Collect member dues
2. Keep an accurate record of all money
3. Make an end of semester report to the chapter
4. Pay all financial obligations of the chapter with approval of the president
5. Work with fundraising committee
HistorianslReporters
I. Develop a scrapbook of office, group members, and chapter events
2. Create and update chapter website
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3. Prepares annual summary of the year's events and forwards to the Executive Office
4. Prepares news releases/articles for campus paper or school of pharmacy publications
(I) Alumni Coordinator
1. Promote chapter involvement with alumni
(g) Membership Chair
1. Provide member education
2. Coordinate Rush activities; work with treasurer to adhere to rush budget
(h) Fundraising Committee Chair
1. Oversee Fundraising Committee
(i) Social Committee Chair
I. Oversee Social Committee Chair
U) ServicelNational Projects Committee Chair
I. Oversee ServicelNational Projects Committee
Section 3.
Election of Officers
(a) The officers shall be elected at the end of the spring semester at a formal chapter meeting by secret
ballot. A majority vote of all members present shall be necessary for the election of any officer.
The newly elected officers shall be installed and assume their duties upon adjournment of the
meeting.
(b) The election of officers shall be reported to the national fraternity executive office immediately.
(c) Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the president upon approval of the remaining officers
and advisor. The length of appointment shall be for the remaining term of that office.
Article IV
Standing or Special Committees
The president will appoint the standing and special committees. The chair of each committee will be a
member in good standing. Duties of the standing and special committees unless otherwise specified, will
be those assigned to them by the president.
Section I.
Standing Committees
(a) The Fundraising committee will assist in all fundraising events
(b) The Social committee will organize all social events
(c) The ServicelNational Projects Committee will assist in projects as agreed upon by vote of
members.
(d) The Executive Committee
I. All elected offices will preside on committee
2. Will handle confidential matters
Section 2.
Special Committees
Special committees may be formed and dissolved as needed for the completion of short-term projects.
Article V
Chapter Advisor
Chapters will select an advisor following the regulations of the college/school of pharmacy. The
advisor/advisors will serve as liaison for the chapter, Grand Council, and campus faculty. The advisor will
be custodian of the chapter's permanent files.
Article VI
Meetings
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Section I.
Chapter business meetings shall be held at least once monthly. Additional meetings shall
be held as needed.
Section 2.
Executive Committee meetings shall be held as necessary.
Section 3.
Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the president or chapter advisor.
Article VII
Convention
At least one member must attend each national biennial convention as a delegate The ETSU College of
Pharmacy Chapter of Kappa Epsilon.
Chapter Documentation
Section I.
(a) Records will be kept in permanent books to form a history of the chapter
(b) All national reports, address changes, marriages, news, and other pertinent information will be
submitted in a timely fashion to the executive office by the requested dates.
Fraternity Policies
Section 2.
(a) All fraternity policies including, but not limited to, alcohol, hazing, and sexual harassment will be
upheld.
I.
If a chapter or its members participate in a function where alcohol is present, the use,
dispensing,
and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages must be in compliance with
any and all legal permits under the regulation of sale and usage laws of the city, county,
state and university
regulations. Chapter funds may not be used to provide alcohol
for any function.
2.
Hazing can be defined as any form of harassment, including but not limited to: physical
exertion, ridicule, taunting, humiliation, criticism, or abuse, in which any member or
members exert authority over another. Hazing will not be tolerated.
3.
Sexual harassment in any form is prohibited and will not be tolerated by Kappa Epsilon
Fraternity.
Article IX
Finances
Section I.
Dues and National Initiation Fees
(a) Each member via the local chapter shall pay national dues by the established dates each year.
(b) Each member shall pay local dues as established by the chapter.
(c) A one-time initiation fee per new member shall be paid to the executive office via the chapter
within seven days of initiation, accompanied by the official report of initiation.
Section 2.
All members must meet local and national financial obligations to remain in good
standing with the chapter and with the national fraternity.
Article X
Amendments and Revisions
Section I.
The chapter bylaws may be amended at any meeting by two-thirds vote of the members
present. Notice of such proposed amendment will have been given to all members at
least one meeting prior to voting.
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Section 2.
Chapter bylaws shall be reviewed during the even numbered year of each biennium and
submitted to the executive office with the bylaws report form.
Article XI
Standing Rules
Abide by all national and chapter rules and regulations.
Article XII
University Bylaws
Abide by all University bylaws.
Article XIII
Disposition of Chapter Funds and Materials
In the event that The East Tennessee State University College of Pharmacy Chapter of Kappa Epsilon is
inactivated or suspended, all monies will be held by Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Inc. for redistribution to the
chapter upon reactivation. Inactive chapter funds in holding not redistributed within a seven year period of
time will be absorbed by the national fraternity. Fraternity materials (charter, crest, Bible, gavel, member
files, ritual manual) and chapter materials shall be stored at the national fraternity executive office.
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