Motion A: Motion to expand the Grand Council to seven members:

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1 Motion A: Motion to expand the Grand Council to seven members: The main objective of this motion is to expand the Grand Council to seven members. The National Director and Grand lecturer are to be elevated to the Grand Council, and will remain appointed positions. The final make-up of the Grand Council will be four elected officers and three officers who are appointed by those who are elected. In addition to this change, the position of National Director is to be changed to Grand Inspector. The addition of the Grand prefix is consistent with the Grand Council Officers. The use of the term inspector aligns this title with the other offices by reverting back to the tradition of using Masonic titles for Grand Council Officers. Note that until 1981, the National Director was known as the National Inspector. This proposal seeks to return to that nomenclature. Document Article/Section/Subsection Action Proposed Change Comments Constitution Article VI, Motion to Strike this section, and replace with the following: By-Laws Article VII The second & third sentence shall be amended to read: The Grand Council shall act as the Board of Directors for the Fraternity. It shall consist of the four (4) elected officers of the Fraternity and three appointed officers: the Grand Lecturer (G.L.), the Grand Inspector (G.I.) and the Grand Advisor (G.A.). The Grand Advisor shall be a past Grand Council member, or a member of the Fraternity, having been initiated no less than 10 years prior to appointment. The election of the Worthy Grand Architect (W.G.A.) and the Worthy Grand Scribe (W.G.S.) as well as the appointment of the Grand Advisor (G.A.) and the Grand Lecturer (G.L.) shall be in the alternate Convention years from the election of the Worthy Grand Estimator (W.G.E.) and Worthy Grand Associate Architect The 2 sentences replacing the struck sentence re-defines the Grand Council/Board of Directors as having 7 members as outlined. The position formerly known as National Director is introduced as Grand Inspector. The clause that defines the duration of the Grand Advisor s appointment is already provided in the National By-Laws. The clause that defines the way in which appointed officers are a matter for by-laws, and an amendment below make these provisions.

2 (W.G.A.A.) and the appointment of the Grand Inspector (G.I.). By-Laws Article VII Add the following sentence at the end of the section: Appointed Officers shall be appointed by a majority vote of the 4 elected officers. By-Laws Add new article as Follows: Article XIII DUTIES OF THE GRAND LECTURER - The duties of the Grand Lecturer shall be to install newly established chapters in accordance with the Fraternity Ritual, and in accordance with Article XVI of these ByLaws. - The Grand Lecturer shall be the Chairman of the Fraternity's Ritual Committee. - The Grand Lecturer shall supervise the expansion programs of the Fraternity. By-Laws Add new Article as follows: Article XIV DUTIES OF THE GRAND INSPECTOR The Grand Inspector (GI) shall assist the Grand Council in the performance of its duties by coordinating the activities and programs of the Regional Directors. The purpose of this revision is to provide a single article to describe the duties of the Grand Lecturer, to be consistent with the description of duties of other Grand Council offices. There is no intention to change any of the duties of the office as currently described. The purpose of this revision is to provide a single article to describe the duties of the Grand Inspector, to be consistent with the description of duties of other Grand Council offices. There is no intention to change any of the duties of the office as currently described. By-Laws Article XIII Revise Title and number of Article XIII as follows: Article XV Duties of National Appointees, Committees and Task Forces By-Laws Article XIII Strike and 02 Article XIII Sections 01 and 02 have been converted into separate articles.

3 By-Laws Article XIII Revise all subsequent sections By-Laws Article XIII Section 08 (Note section to be revised to section 06) Revise final sentence to read: By-Laws Renumber all subsequent articles Article XIV (Note section to be revised to Article XVI ) Amend first sentence to read: All members of all Standing Committees shall serve in accordance with Article XVI, of these By-Laws. All National Appointees not previously defined as a Grand Council officer shall serve one (1) year terms of office or any part thereof, from July 1st through June 30th of each year; at the conclusion of their term of office they may be re-appointed. Renumbering of article only. Attached is a copy of the National constitution and by-laws showing these changes marked up.

4 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY PREAMBLE In order to secure a closer fellowship among ourselves, and to encourage a greater interest in the study of Architecture and the Allied Arts, a fraternity known as ALPHA RHO CHI is hereby established and constituted, and we hereby declare for its government this Constitution. ARTICLE I NAME, EMBLEMS, MOTTO, AND AWARDS NAME The corporate name of this organization shall be: "ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY". EMBLEMS The emblems of the Fraternity shall consist of a badge, a coat-of-arms, a sister pin, a recognition button, a pledge button, a system of colors, and a flower. COLORS The colors of the ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY shall be Sanguine (Maroon) and Azure (Navy Blue). FLOWER The flower of the ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY shall be the White Rose. Section 05 MOTTO The motto of the ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY shall be "Fidelitas Amor et Artes", (Fidelity, Love of the Arts). Section 06 BADGE, COAT-OF-ARMS, ETC. The official form of the badge, coat-of-arms, and pledge button shall be as prescribed in the Ritual. Section 07 MEDALS The ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY medals shall be gold medals to be awarded for recognition of professional distinction, silver medals to be awarded for recognition of fraternal distinction, and bronze medals to be awarded to a graduating senior student in an accredited and/or approved architectural program for recognition of leadership, service, and promise of professional merit. The recipients of the gold and silver medals shall be nominated by the Grand Council and approved by a three quarters majority vote of the Chapters and Alumni Associations March 2015

5 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE II OBJECTIVES AND POWERS The objectives of the Fraternity are: To organize and unite for education and professional development purposes the students of Architecture and its Allied Arts in the universities and colleges of America and the alumni members of this Fraternity in order that this Fraternity may promote the artistic, scientific, and practical proficiency of its membership and the profession. The Powers of the Fraternity are: A. To legislate and administrate pursuant to this Constitution and the By-Laws of the Fraternity for the general benefit and welfare of this Fraternity and its local Chapters and Associations; B. To charge and collect dues and fees of its Members, local Chapters, Associations and Colonies; C. To determine, and be the sole judge of any disputes, obligations and responsibilities of its local Chapters and Associations between each other and/or the Fraternity; D. To accept or expel local Chapters and Associations; and E. To perform any other acts for the benefit of the Fraternity or its local Chapters, Associations, members or membership organizations which are not inconsistent with applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances, or the Constitution, By-Laws and Charter of the Fraternity. A member or members of the Grand Council may be removed from office for malfeasance, misfeasance, and/or nonfeasance and other grave circumstances at a regular convention or special session by a three- quarters (3/4) vote of the Chapters and Alumni Associations after a sixty (60) day written notice of the intention to act on the proposed removal. ARTICLE III CHAPTERS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND MEMBERS DEFINITION The ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY is a Fraternity composed of local organizations known as Active Chapters and Alumni Associations which are incorporated under the laws of the applicable states wherein they are located and which are more particularly described in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity. MEMBERS The classifications of membership of this Fraternity shall consist of Actives, 2 22 March 2015

6 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY Non-Graduates, Alumni, Faculty, Honorary and Master Architect members of the several Chapters, as more particularly described by Article IX, of this Constitution March 2015

7 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE IV GOVERNMENT AND PROCEDURE THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FRATERNITY The Fraternity shall be governed: A. During any Regular or Special Convention by those individuals possessing the power to vote and the Officers of the Convention; B. At all other times by the Grand Council and the Officers of the Fraternity pursuant to and according to the power and authority vested in them by this Constitution, the By-Laws of the Fraternity, and the directives of the Fraternity issued in Convention. PROCEDURE Robert's Rules of Order (the latest edition of Robert s Rules of Order Newly Revised) shall be used to regulate the proceedings at all meetings of the Fraternity including but not limited to Conventions, Grand Council, Chapter, and important committee meetings, except in such cases as these rules conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Nominating Committee of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity shall be a Standing Committee; it shall be composed of three to five members who shall contact the Worthy Architects of each of the Active Chapters and the Presidents of each of the Alumni Associations. The Nominating Committee shall elect its own Chairman. The Nominating Committee shall submit the names of all members made known to them, who are seeking Office and shall confirm each member s assurance that he will serve if elected. The Nominating Committee shall make no recommendations or preferences. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee shall deliver to the President of the Convention a report, prior to the start of each Regular or Special Convention, placing in nomination the names of each nominee received. There shall always be a call by the President of the Convention for further nominations from the floor March 2015

8 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE V THE CONVENTION TIME, PLACE AND NOTICE A Convention of the general membership of the Fraternity shall be held annually and as here-in after provided in Article V, of this Constitution. The place for holding the Convention, when not fixed by the preceding Convention, shall be determined by the Grand Council. Written notice stating the place of the Convention, the day and hour of the Convention, and in case of a Special Convention the purpose or purposes for which the Convention is called, shall be mailed not less than twenty (20) nor more than sixty(60) days before the date of the Convention. JURISDICTION The Convention shall have jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the Fraternity as more particularly specified in the By-Laws of the Fraternity, and shall be the final court of appeals for the interpretation of the Constitution and By-Laws. It may amend said Constitution and By-Laws pursuant to and in accordance with Article X of the Constitution. SPECIAL CONVENTION A Special Convention shall be called at any time by the Grand Council upon stating the specific purpose of the meeting and securing the consent in writing, by a majority of the Chapters and Alumni Associations. POSTPONEMENT OF ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL CONVENTION When duly authorized by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Chapters and Alumni Associations, the Grand Council shall have the right to postpone any Regular or Special Convention, but in no case may a Regular Convention be postponed later than two (2) years from the date of the last Regular Convention. Section 05 OFFICERS The Officers of the Convention shall be a President and a Secretary which shall be elected from the non-delegate members present at the Convention by a majority vote of the delegate members. Section 06 DELEGATES Each Active Chapter, so long as the Active Chapter and its delegate are in good standing with all fees to the Fraternity paid currently, shall be entitled to one (1) delegate who shall be elected from its membership and who shall have one vote at the Convention. Each Alumni Association, so long as the Association and its delegate are in good standing with all fees to the Fraternity paid currently, shall be entitled to one (1) delegate, elected or appointed from its membership, who shall have one vote at the Convention. A Chapter or an Alumni Association, and/or its prospective delegate, found not in good standing may be represented by the delegate upon an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the delegates 5 22 March 2015

9 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY who are, and whose Chapters and Alumni Associations are, in good standing. Section 07 PROXY VOTING If the Active Chapter Delegate or Alumni Association Delegate is unable to attend the Convention, the Delegate may transfer voting rights to another member of the same Active Chapter or Alumni Association of which they are a member by executing a proxy in writing submitted along with the original Delegate's credentials. The proxy delegate and the Chapter or Alumni Association must be in good standing as outlined in Section 06 and elsewhere in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity. ARTICLE VI THE GRAND COUNCIL: DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS THE DUTIES, ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS The Grand Council shall act as the Board of Directors for the Fraternity. It shall consist of the four (4) elected officers of the Fraternity and three appointed officers: the Grand Lecturer (G.L.), the Grand Inspector (G.I.) and the Grand Advisor (G.A.). The Grand Advisor shall be a past Grand Council member, or a member of the Fraternity, having been initiated no less than 10 years prior to appointment. The Grand Council shall act as the Board of Directors for the Fraternity. It shall consist of the four (4) elected officers of the Fraternity and the Grand Advisor (G.A.) who shall be a past Grand Council member, or a member of the Fraternity, having been initiated no less than 10 years prior to appointment, and who shall be appointed every two (2) years by a majority vote of the four (4) elected members. The Grand Council shall have general jurisdiction, when the Fraternity is not meeting in Convention, over matters of administration pertaining to the Fraternity as is specified in, but not limited to, the By-Laws of the Fraternity, subject to such duties, limitations, or instructions specified by the membership at any Regular or Special Convention. THE DUTIES, ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS The Officers of the Fraternity shall perform their duties as outlined and more particularly specified in the By-Laws of the Fraternity. These Officers shall be the Worthy Grand Architect (W.G.A.) who shall act as President; the Worthy Grand Associate Architect (W.G.A.A.) who shall act as Vice-President and assist the W.G.A. as directed by the W.G.A.; the Worthy Grand Scribe (W.G.S.), who shall act as Secretary; and the Worthy Grand Estimator (W.G.E.), who shall act as Treasurer March 2015

10 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE VII ACTIVE CHAPTERS FORMATION, MAINTENANCE AND OBJECTIVES The Fraternity shall encourage the formation and maintenance of Chapters. The Chapters shall be incorporated under the laws of the applicable states and shall have included as a corporate purpose in their corporate charters that they shall at all times during their existence be bound and subject to the ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY Constitution and By-Laws. Each Chapter shall be maintained by its members so as to remain financially solvent, in good standing with the Fraternity with all fees fully paid, and a corporate entity in good standing in the state of its incorporation. A Chapter shall not be considered to be in good standing with Fraternity and shall not enjoy the status of a Chapter thereof unless all of the above requirements have been satisfied. NAME Each Chapter of the Fraternity shall be designated by the name of a prominent Ancient Egyptian, Greek or Roman architect, such name having been selected by the prospective Chapter and approved by the Grand Council. OFFICERS Each Chapter shall have such officers and directors as are reasonably necessary for its orderly government in conformance with all applicable local laws. MEETINGS Each Chapter shall meet on a regular basis. Section 05 ESTABLISHMENT OF CHAPTERS AND COLONIES Chapters shall be established and instituted in accordance with the rules specified in this Constitution and the By-Laws of this Fraternity. The Grand Council shall regulate and administer the procedures for the development and colonization of new Chapters and shall promulgate such rules and requirements as it deems reasonably necessary to promote and encourage the establishment of new Chapters, including the development of interim organizations to be known as Colonies, provided that such rules and requirements shall be consistent with, and not in contravention of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity and the edicts and directions of the membership duly assembled in Convention March 2015

11 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE VIII ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS FORMATION, MAINTENANCE AND OBJECTIVES The Fraternity shall encourage the formation and maintenance of Alumni Associations. The Alumni Associations shall be incorporated under the laws of the applicable states and shall have included as a corporate purpose in their corporate charters that they shall at all times during their existence be bound and subject to the ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY Constitution and By-Laws. Each Alumni Association shall be maintained by its members so as to remain financially solvent, in good standing with the Fraternity with all fees fully pain, and a corporate entity in good standing in the state of its incorporation. An Alumni Association shall not be considered to be in good standing with the Fraternity and shall not enjoy the status of an Alumni Association thereof unless all of the above requirements have been satisfied. NAME Each Alumni Association of the Fraternity shall be designated by the name of its respective Chapter. OFFICERS Each Alumni Association shall have such officers and directors as are reasonably necessary for its orderly government in conformance with Article XVII Section 06 of the National By-Laws of the Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity and all applicable local laws. MEETINGS Each Alumni Association shall meet on a regular basis, in conformance with all applicable laws. Section 05 ESTABLISHMENT OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS Alumni Associations shall be established and instituted in accordance with the rules specified in the Constitution and By-Laws of this Fraternity. The Grand Council shall regulate and administer the procedures for the development and establishment of new Alumni Associations and shall promulgate such rules and requirements as it deems reasonable necessary to promote and encourage the establishment of new Alumni Associations, provided that such rules and requirements shall be consistent with, and not in contravention of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity and the edicts and directions of the membership duly assembled in Convention March 2015

12 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE IX INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP The membership of the Fraternity shall be divided into six (6) classes, which shall consist of, Active, Non-Graduate, Alumni, Faculty, Honorary, and Master Architect. All members must have completed the Fraternity's Ritual. (A) Active Members Active members shall consist of students registered in the departments, schools, colleges or professional courses of architecture or architectural engineering, or in professional courses in landscape architecture, interior design, sculpture, or allied fields leading to a Bachelor s degree, or equivalent thereof, provided however the membership of any active Chapter shall consist of at least fifty percent (50%) of students registered in architecture or allied fields. When an active member transfers to another school, at which a Chapter of this Fraternity is located, he may affiliate as an active member of the second Chapter with its approval. (B) Non-graduate Non-graduate members shall consist of members who withdraw from college before receiving a degree. (C) Alumni Alumni members shall consist of members who have received degrees from institutions at which Chapters are located, or at any other institution upon notification in writing to the Grand Council. (D) Faculty Faculty members shall consist of any member of the Faculty of an institution of which the students are eligible for active membership. (E) Honorary Honorary members shall consist of members of the Faculty and others who will reflect honor to the Fraternity. All names of prospective honorary members must first be approved by the Grand Council before they can be elected to honorary membership. (F) Master Architect The title "Master Architect" shall be conferred upon such brothers who have gained national prominence in the field of Architecture, the allied arts, or who have made significant contributions to the built environment; who have been members of Alpha Rho Chi for not less than two years; and have met criteria as set forth by the Convention and verified by the Nominating Committee. A Chapter, Alumni Association or the Grand Council may nominate an individual for the title. Nominations must be approved by a three-quarters (3/4) majority vote of the Chapters and Alumni Associations. (G) Voting Rights None of the individual members of the six (6) classes of membership shall have the right to vote at any Regular or Special Convention; they do have the right to be represented at any Regular or Special Convention by a Delegate from their respective Active Chapter or 9 22 March 2015

13 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY Alumni Association. The Delegate qualifications shall be as specified elsewhere in this Constitution or its By-Laws. ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS No amendment, alteration, or addition to this Constitution or the Fraternity s By-Laws shall take effect until it has been presented to the Convention at a regular or special session after sixty (60) days reasonable notice of any proposed amendment, and adopted by a three-fourths (3/4) majority of all the votes cast. All previous Constitutions and By-Laws or parts thereof of the Fraternity are hereby repealed, and this Constitution and these By-Laws shall be in full force and take effect immediately. Dated: 22 March 2015 Laura E. Schmidt Worthy Grand Architect ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY March 2015

14 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE I THE CONVENTION The Convention being duly assembled shall be called to order by a member of the Grand Council. This individual shall be the Temporary Chairman of the Convention and shall follow the order of procedure and business specified in Article I, of these By-Laws. A quorum shall be constituted by a majority of all properly entitled votes at the Convention. At all Regular and Special Conventions, the following order of procedure and business, unless changed by resolution of the Convention, shall be observed: 01. Examination of the credentials of the delegates; 02. Call to order; 03. Delegate roll call; 04. Election of the Convention Officers; 05. Appointment of Committees; 06. Report of the Grand Council; 07. Report of the Alpha Rho Chi Foundation; 08. Report of the Nominating Committee; 09. Additional nomination of members to the Grand Council; 10. Close of nomination and nominating speeches; 11. Unfinished Business; 12. New Business; 13. Election of members to the Grand Council; 14. Suggestions for the Fraternity s welfare; 15. Report of the Convention Director for meeting places for successive conventions; 16. Adjournment ARTICLE II DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONVENTION The President of the Convention having been duly elected to his office by the Convention, shall preside at all sessions of the Convention, appoint all committees, and sign all documentation that requires his authentication. In no event shall he be entitled to a vote. The President of the convention shall sign the Official Report of the Convention, before that Report is delivered to the Grand Council. The President of the Convention shall appoint a Sergeant-At-Arms who shall act as guard at all meetings of the Convention. ARTICLE III DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE CONVENTIONS The Secretary of the Convention shall make the Official Record of the proceedings of the Convention and, after having secured the signature of the President of the Convention 1 22 March, 2015

15 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY upon it, shall affix his own thereto, and promptly deliver the Official Record to the Grand Council. ARTICLE IV CONVENTION DELEGATES Each Active Chapter shall have one (1) delegate who shall have one (1) vote. Each Alumni Association shall have one (1) Delegate who shall have one (1) vote. ARTICLE V NON-DELEGATES All Fraternity members are privileged to attend the Convention at all times, to take part in the debates, and to offer resolutions or motions, which, if seconded by a delegate, shall be regarded as offered by a delegate. ARTICLE VI EXPENSES OF THE CONVENTION The reasonable and necessary expenses of any Regular or Special Convention shall be determined by the Grand Council and shall be paid for by the Fraternity. All other expenses shall be paid for by the Delegates and Members attending said Regular or Special Convention. ARTICLE VII THE GRAND COUNCIL The four (4) elected officer members of the Grand Council shall be elected by the Convention and shall hold office for two (2) year terms. The election of the Worthy Grand Architect (W.G.A.) and the Worthy Grand Scribe (W.G.S.) as well as the appointment of the Grand Advisor (G.A.) and the Grand Lecturer (G.L.) shall be in the alternate Convention years from the election of the Worthy Grand Estimator (W.G.E.) and Worthy Grand Associate Architect (W.G.A.A.) and the appointment of the Grand Inspector (G.I.). Appointed Officers shall be appointed by a majority vote of the 4 elected officers. The terms of service of the members and officers of the Grand Council shall begin on the date of the first day of the Fraternity s next fiscal year following the date of their election. No member of the Grand Council shall be elected or appointed to more than three (3) consecutive terms for the same office. The duties of the Grand Council shall be as follows: The Grand Council shall be the administrator, custodian and conservator of all of the properties and interests of the Fraternity. The Grand Council shall take such actions as are necessary to promote the welfare of the Membership, Chapters, and Alumni Associations. It shall receive and act upon reports of the Officers of Chapters, petitions, and reports and requests, of standing and special committees, and shall prepare its Annual Report to the Convention. The Grand Council may also, from time to time, formulate such rules and regulations, as it may deem expedient and necessary for the furtherance of the discharge of its duties and 2 22 March, 2015

16 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY responsibilities, such rules and regulations to be subsequently ratified at the next Convention. The Grand Council shall serve as the Board of Directors of the Fraternity and shall have control over and the responsibility for regulating the business activities of the Fraternity and taking all steps necessary and incident there-to, provided that it shall not act contrary to the express direction of the Membership as expressed at the Convention. The Grand Council shall make a report to each Regular Convention containing the following items: 01. A statement of the condition of the Fraternity; 02. The transactions, including all rules and regulations adopted, of the Grand Council since the last Convention; 03. All subjects of disputes between the Chapters; 04. All recommendations for the good of the Fraternity that it may see fit to make; 05. All petitions for new Chapters. Section 05 Any requests for a vote, delivered to an Active Chapter or Alumni Association shall be acted upon and responded to by the chapter or association receiving the request within thirty (30) days after receipt. Should an Active Chapter and/or Alumni Association fail to respond within thirty (30) days of a request from the Grand Council, the Worthy Grand Architect may cast a vote either for or against the question at issue, in his sole discretion for the non-responding Chapter or Alumni Association. ARTICLE VIII DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE WORTHY GRAND ARCHITECT Section 05 Section 06 Section 07 The chairmanship of the Grand Council is vested in the Worthy Grand Architect except as provided otherwise in the Constitution or By-Laws of the Fraternity. He shall preside at all meetings and sessions of the Grand Council. He shall exercise general supervision over the Fraternity, and, with the concurrence of the Grand Council, may call special meetings of the Grand Council if necessary at times between Conventions. He shall prepare the Annual Report of the Grand Council to the Convention, said report to be presented to the Convention by the delegates from the Grand Council. He may make such appointments as deemed necessary to assist in carrying out the duties of the Grand Council; such appointments shall be confirmed by a majority vote of the Grand Council. He shall issue all charters for the new Chapters and all certificates of membership after payment of the prescribed fees. He shall be the keeper of the Great Seal of the Fraternity and shall be the only person to use the same in performance of his duties. He shall attest all official papers and documents. He shall supervise all programs of professional development of the Fraternity March, 2015

17 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE IX DUTIES OF THE WORTHY GRAND ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT The Worthy Grand Associate Architect shall assist the Worthy Grand Architect in the performance of his duties and shall assume the duties of the Worthy Grand Architect when the Worthy Grand Architect is unable to perform his duties. The Worthy Grand Associate Architect shall supervise and coordinate all Alumni Development Programs of the Fraternity. The Worthy Grand Associate Architect shall be responsible for overseeing a Convention Director appointed by the Grand Council to plan each regular or each special National Convention of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity. ARTICLE X DUTIES OF THE WORTHY GRAND SCRIBE Section 05 Section 06 Section 07 The Worthy Grand Scribe shall keep a true and correct record of all proceedings of the Grand Council and reports of the Conventions, and shall promptly distribute such convention reports to the Chapters, Alumni Associations, Appointees, and other Grand Council members. He shall have charge of the distribution of the Alpha Rho Chi Medals and maintain complete records of their distribution. He shall keep a record of the names of all newly elected members as submitted by the Chapters. He shall maintain a history of the Fraternity. He shall supervise the obtaining of all services of a general nature for the Fraternity, including the ordering of supplies for the Fraternity, and the preparation of handbooks and manuals of the Fraternity. He shall supervise all official publications of the Fraternity. He shall supervise the expansion programs of the Fraternity. ARTICLE XI DUTIES OF THE WORTHY GRAND ESTIMATOR The Worthy Grand Estimator shall receive and have charge of all funds of the Fraternity. The Worthy Grand Estimator shall be responsible for the individual invoicing of each alumni member for annual national Alumni Dues and the collections of said Alumni Dues for deposit into the proper Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity account. All correspondence received as a result of alumni invoices shall be forwarded to the Worthy Grand Associate Architect March, 2015

18 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY Section 05 He shall keep all of his books in a proper manner in accordance with standard and generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping practices exhibiting the sources and amounts of receipts and expenditures, and shall prepare a written report of the same to be read before meetings of the Convention and Grand Council. He shall retain such accountants and other consultants as are necessary for the business purposes of the Fraternity, as approved by the Grand Council. He shall be bonded for the honest performance of his duties. At least six weeks prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, the Worthy Grand Estimator shall prepare and submit to the Grand Council a budget for the next fiscal year in which the budgeted total expenditures shall not exceed the projected total receipts. If the Grand Council fails to adopt a budget for the next fiscal year, then the budget submitted by the Worthy Grand Estimator shall be the Budget of Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity for the next fiscal year until properly amended by the Grand Council or the Convention. The Worthy Grand Estimator shall not at any time during any fiscal year authorize or otherwise allow expenditures or make payments which, in the aggregate, exceed receipts for that fiscal year, except as expressly authorized and directed by Article XV, Section 05 of these By-Laws. ARTICLE XII DUTIES OF THE GRAND ADVISOR The Grand Advisor shall advise the Grand Council as necessary during its deliberations and shall provide a historic perspective as to past actions and events of the Fraternity. The Grand Advisor shall assist any member of the Grand Council in the performance of their duties when asked or directed. ARTICLE XIII DUTIES OF THE GRAND LECTURER The duties of the Grand Lecturer shall be to install newly established chapters in accordance with the Fraternity Ritual, and in accordance with Article XVI of these ByLaws. The Grand Lecturer shall be the Chairman of the Fraternity's Ritual Committee. The Grand Lecturer shall supervise the expansion programs of the Fraternity. ARTICLE XIV DUTIES OF THE GRAND INSPECTOR The Grand Inspector (GI) shall assist the Grand Council in the performance of its duties by coordinating the activities and programs of the Regional Directors March, 2015

19 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE XIII XV DUTIES OF NATIONAL APPOINTEES COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES DUTIES OF THE GRAND LECTURER A. The duties of the Grand Lecturer shall be to install newly established chapters in accordance with the Fraternity Ritual, and in accordance with Article XVI of these By-Laws. B. The Grand Lecturer shall be the Chairman of the Fraternity's Ritual Committee. DUTIES OF THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR The National Director (ND) shall assist the Grand Council in the performance of its duties by coordinating the activities and programs of the Regional Directors. 01 DUTIES OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTORS A Regional Director (RD) shall be appointed in each region having at least one Colony, Chapter or Alumni Association. A Regional Director may be appointed in a region having no colonies, no active Chapters or Alumni Associations if deemed necessary and beneficial by the Grand Council. Each Regional Director shall assist the Grand Council in the performance of its duties. Each Regional Director shall maintain frequent contact with the Colonies, Chapters and Alumni Associations within his/her respective region. 02 DUTIES OF THE EXPANSION DIRECTOR The Expansion Director (ED) shall assist the Worthy Grand Scribe in the execution of the Expansion Plan and Programs of the Fraternity. The Expansion Director shall work with the Regional Directors to identify and contact prospective sites for the establishment of new colonies. Section DUTIES OF THE ARCHI EDITOR The Archi Editor shall establish the goals for each publication of The Archi and the Alpha Rho Chi Letter; sets deadlines for receiving articles and photography; and supervises preparation of each issue for publication. The Archi Editor coordinates with the Archi Board and the Worthy Grand Scribe who serves as Managing Editor. Section DUTIES OF THE ASSOCIATE ARCHI EDITORS There shall be at least two (2) Associate Archi Editors. One shall be in charge of collecting and coordinating information for publication from each of the Active Chapters. One shall be in charge of collecting and coordinating information for publication from each of the Alumni Associations. Other Associate Archi Editors shall be appointed as deemed necessary upon the approval of the Archi Board. Section DUTIES OF THE ARCHI REPORTERS The Worthy Scribe of each of the Active Chapters and the Secretary of each Alumni 6 22 March, 2015

20 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY Association shall serve as the Archi Reporter for their respective Active Chapter and Alumni Association. Each Archi Reporter shall prepare a report for each issue of The Archi or the Alpha Rho Chi Letter on the activities that have transpired since the last publication. Section COMMITTEES AND TASKFORCES The Worthy Grand Architect shall appoint and the Grand Council shall confirm all members to all Standing Committees, Special Committees and Taskforces, except those of the Nominating Committee. All members of all Standing Committees shall serve in accordance with Article XIV XVI, of these By-Laws. Section DUTIES OF THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR The Development Director (DD) shall assist the Grand Council in the creation and execution if the Development Plan of the Fraternity. The DD shall be a liaison between the Grand Council and the APX Foundation and coordinate the development efforts of both organizations. The DD shall be a resource available to all APX constituent organizations for guidance in their fundraising and development efforts. Section CONVENTION DIRECTOR The Convention Director shall plan each regular or special convention of Alpha Rho Chi. Section EDUCATION DIRECTOR The Education Director shall assist the Grand Council in the performance of its duties by developing and coordinating educational activities and programs for the fraternity s enrichment. ARTICLE XIV XVI VACANCIES, RESIGNATIONS AND PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES In case of a vacancy in the Grand Council caused by death, resignation or removal from office, other than that of the Worthy Grand Architect, the remaining members of the Grand Council shall appoint a member of the Fraternity to fill any such vacancy until the time of the next Regular Convention. In case of death, resignation or removal from office of the Worthy Grand Architect, he shall be replaced by the Worthy Grand Associate Architect. The then vacated position of Worthy Grand Associate Architect shall be filled by appointment by the Grand Council. All National Appointees not previously defined as a Grand Council officer shall serve one (1) year terms of office or any part thereof, from July 1st through June 30th of each year; at the conclusion of their term of office they may be re-appointed. Each officer and appointee of the Fraternity shall faithfully perform the duties of his respective office, and shall obey and observe all of the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity. At the termination of his term of office, he shall promptly deliver to his successor all documents and property of the Fraternity which are in his possession March, 2015

21 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE XV XVII FUNDS Section 05 Section 06 The funds of the Fraternity shall be contained in a single General Fund or in such other accounts and investments as deemed advisable from time to time by the Grand Council and/or the Fraternity assembled in Convention. The Worthy Grand Estimator shall prepare and the Grand Council shall approve an annual budget for the Fraternity, which shall not propose expenditures for programs, services or any other activity exceeding the projected income for that fiscal year. The Convention shall not increase member dues or fees until after sixty (60) days reasonable notice of any proposed increase. The Convention shall identify and provide, as part of all motions, sources for the funding of all programs, services and activities. The Grand Council shall not propose programs, services or activities, nor shall it implement directives of the Convention for programs, services or activities, which are not self-funding or have not had specific source of revenue identified for the purpose. The Fraternity shall not expend more funds in any one fiscal year than the amount the Fraternity receives in the same fiscal year; however, upon unanimous approval of the Grand Council, the Fraternity may expend an amount in excess of that received. ARTICLE XVI XVIII ESTABLISHMENT OF ACTIVE CHAPTERS Section 05 Section 06 Each Chapter of the Fraternity shall pay to the Worthy Grand Estimator of the Grand Council a charter fee for its establishment. The form of the petition for a New Chapter shall be as adopted by the Grand Council. The form of the charter for the Active Chapters shall be as designated by the Grand Council but shall be uniform in privileges, provisions, and purposes for all Chapters. No Chapter shall be installed until at least ten (10) qualified applicants are presented at the time of installation. The petition for affiliation shall be sent to the Grand Council for ballot. Upon approval by the Grand Council, the Worthy Grand Architect, or his designee, shall either obtain a three-quarters approval by the Chapters and Alumni Associations, in writing, of the petition, or shall place a motion before the next Convention to accept the petition, which petition must be approved by a three-quarters (3/4) majority vote of the delegates. When all of the above stated qualifications and prerequisites have been satisfied, the Worthy Grand Architect shall instruct the Grand Lecturer to proceed to install the Chapter according to the Fraternity Constitution and By-Laws and the Fraternity Ritual March, 2015

22 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY ARTICLE XVII XIX ESTABLISHMENT OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS Section 05 Section 06 Section 07 Alumni Associations of this Fraternity shall be incorporated as non-profit corporations and may be formed by the Alumni, Non-Graduate, Faculty and/or Honorary members of each Chapter. The form of the petition for establishment of a new alumni association shall be as adopted by the Grand Council. Petitions for affiliation of an Alumni Association with the ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY must be presented to the Grand Council for its consideration and must bear the signatures of five (5) Alumni, Non-Graduate, Faculty and/or Honorary members of a Chapter. The petition for affiliation shall be sent to the Grand Council for ballot. Upon approval by the Grand Council, the Worthy Grand Architect, or his designee, shall either obtain a threequarters approval by the Chapters and Alumni Associations, in writing, of the petition, or shall place a motion before the next Convention to accept the petition, which petition must be approved by a three-quarters (3/4) majority vote of the delegates. Membership in an Alumni Association shall be open to all alumni, honorary, or faculty members and to all non-graduate members. An Alumni Association shall elect no honorary members. The executive power of an Alumni Association shall be vested in a Board of Directors and its officers consisting of a minimum of a President, Secretary, Treasurer, and other members from the Association at large, as may be required by the applicable laws of the particular State. Alumni Associations shall have the power to be, or own and operate, such holding companies or other entities as are necessary to purchase, own, and hold the legal title to real estate and other assets for the use and benefit of the Fraternity. ARTICLE XVIII XX SUSPENSION OF CHAPTERS AND ASSOCIATIONS A Chapter or Alumni Association may be suspended by the Grand Council with the approval of the majority of that Council, for a period of up to two (2) calendar years, for any of the following causes: A. For denial of the authority of the Grand Council or the Fraternity. B. For departure from the Ritual, or secret work, of the Fraternity; C. For violation of the Constitution and By-Laws; D. For failure or refusal to pay all indebtedness due to the Fraternity. E. For violations of the law which threaten the existence of the Fraternity. Any Chapter or Alumni Association being considered for suspension shall be notified of its alleged violations and shall be represented by a delegate of its choosing who shall present its case to the Grand Council. After hearing the case in its entirety, and after making such 9 22 March, 2015

23 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY investigation and securing such information that it sees fit, the Grand Council may, if it deems necessary, suspend the Chapter or Alumni Association. A suspended chapter may not extend an invitation to any individual to become a new member, or initiate any member. A suspended chapter or alumni association may not seat a delegate at the National Convention and may conduct only such activities as shall be stated in the original declaration of suspension or thereafter approved by the Grand Council. The Grand Council shall have the right to lift any suspension upon a chapter or alumni association prior to its stated expiration. Individual members of a chapter or alumni association shall not be released from national financial obligations. The Convention shall have the authority upon a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the delegates to expel a Chapter or Alumni Association from the Fraternity. ARTICLE XVIX XXI DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE ACTIVE CHAPTERS A. Each Chapter shall forward membership reports as required to the Worthy Grand Estimator. B. Financial records of each Chapter shall be kept by the Worthy Estimator of that Chapter in such manner and following such format as prescribed by the Worthy Grand Estimator of the Fraternity and consistent with applicable University or local requirements. Section 05 Each Chapter shall send promptly to the Worthy Grand Scribe a list of the names and addresses of all newly elected officers. For each new member, the Chapter shall obtain from the Worthy Grand Architect a certificate of membership, the cost of which shall be deducted from the initiation fee by the Worthy Grand Estimator. For each new member, the Chapter shall obtain from the Worthy Grand Estimator a basic official badge of this Fraternity, and that its cost shall be included in the initiation fee paid to the Grand Council. Each Chapter shall draft By-Laws which are consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity, the requirements of the state of its incorporation, and the recommended standard form for the Chapters prescribed by the Grand Council. In no Chapter shall there be any class of membership that is exempt from the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity, nor free from the obligations imposed by the Fraternity's schedule of charges and regulations. Before these By-Laws or any subsequent amendments or additions shall go into effect they must be approved by the Grand Council. Any subsequent amendments or additions to the By-Laws must be approved by the Worthy Grand Architect. ARTICLE XX XXII DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS A. Each Association shall forward membership reports as required to by the Worthy Grand Estimator March, 2015

24 NATIONAL BY-LAWS OF THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY B. Financial records of each Association shall be kept by the Treasurer of that Association in such a manner and following such format as prescribed by the Worthy Grand Estimator of the Fraternity and in conformance with all applicable local laws. Each Association shall send promptly to the Worthy Grand Scribe a list of the names and addresses of all newly elected officers. Each Association shall draft By-Laws which are consistent with the Constitution and By- Laws of the Fraternity and the requirements of the state of its incorporation. In no Association shall there be any class of membership that is exempt from the Constitution and By-Laws of of the Fraternity, nor free from the obligations imposed by the Fraternity s schedule of charges and regulations. Before these By-Laws shall go into effect they must be approved by the Grand Council. Any subsequent amendments or additions to these By-Laws must be approved by the Worthy Grand Architect. ARTICLE XXI XXIII SEALS The Worthy Grand Architect shall be the keeper of the Great Seal of the Fraternity. This seal shall be impressed upon all official reports of the Grand Council, Convention reports, edicts and proclamations of the Council, Charters, certificates of membership and all official communications to the Chapters and Associations. Each Chapter and Association shall possess a seal which shall be in the custody of the Worthy Architect of that Chapter or the President of that Association, respectively, and an impression of the same shall be deposited with the Worthy Grand Scribe. Such seal shall be impressed on all Chapter and Association reports, notices, summons, and all official communications to the Grand Council. ARTICLE XXII XXIV PUBLICATIONS The Fraternity shall publish the official publication of the Fraternity known as THE ARCHI. The members of the Grand Council shall be members of THE ARCHI Board. They shall select each year an Editor and Associate Editor(s) of THE ARCHI. The Fraternity may issue such other publications as deemed advisable by the Grand Council. ARTICLE XXIII XXV EMBLEMS It shall be the duty of every active member of the Fraternity to wear the official badge at appropriate occasions. The official badge of THE ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY shall be as described in the Ritual March, 2015