Bylaws KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA, INC.

Bylaws Of KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA, INC. 2017

PREAMBLE We, the members of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc., establish this instrument for our Bylaws, which Bylaws shall in all respects supersede the Constitution and Bylaws heretofore established and used by this organization and all amendments thereto and vitiate and render void all bylaws adopted or enacted there under. ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. ARTICLE II OBJECT The object of this organization shall be to bring women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture, and education. ARTICLE III CHAPTERS Section 1. Location-Chapters Chapters may be established only in the State of Indiana. Section 2. Classification-Chapters This organization shall have two (2) classifications: A. Active B. Associate Section 3. Jurisdiction-Chapters Each chapter shall have as its jurisdiction the corporate or legal limits of the community in which it is located and the surrounding area within a ten (10) mile radius beyond the corporate limits. Section 4. Designation-Chapters A. Active Chapters Active Chapters shall be designated by letters of the Greek alphabet taken in alphabetical order, the twenty-fifth chapter by Alpha Beta, the forty-eighth chapter by Beta Gamma, and so on through the Greek alphabet, except that the chapters designated Gamma Alpha, Gamma Beta, and Gamma Gamma shall retain their designations. B. Associate Chapters Each Associate Chapter shall be designated by the name of the town or community, in which it is located, followed by the words Associate Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. In communities where there is more than one Associate Chapter, Bylaws each retains the right to its designation of Alpha, Beta, Gamma, or Delta Associate Chapter. Section 5. Establishment-Chapters A. Active Chapters 1. In a community where there is no Active Chapter but there are fifteen (15) or more women who meet membership requirements, these women shall make a written request to Council President to establish a chapter. a. Upon receipt of the request: 1. A member of Council or its representative shall meet with applicants. 2. With the unanimous vote of Council and the written sponsorship of at least two (2) neighboring Active Chapters the applicants shall be permitted to petition for a charter. b. Upon receipt of permission from Council: 1. The applicants shall prepare a prospectus containing a formal petition with remarks concerning each applicant and the community. 2. A copy shall be sent to each member of Council and to all Chapter Presidents. c. After reviewing the prospectus: 1. Each Active and each Associate Chapter shall have one (1) vote upon a petition for charter. 2. Each chapter shall promptly report its vote on the approved form and send to Council at Central Office within eight (8) weeks from the date of the prospectus. 3. Acceptance requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote of votes cast. If the vote is negative, the reason for such vote shall be recorded upon the approved form. To be accepted, a chapter petition cannot receive more than a total of five (5) negative votes from reporting chapters. 4. If the vote is not reported within the allotted time, the vote is forfeited. 2. In a community where there is no Active Chapter but there are resident members who desire a chapter, these members may petition Council for a charter to establish a new Active Chapter. a. At least fifteen (15) petitioners are needed to form the new chapter. b. These petitioners, members in good standing, shall be Inactives and/or resident Actives who are currently members of chapters outside said community.

c. This charter may be granted upon Council s determination that the area can support the cultural and financial objectives of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. B. Associate Chapters 1. In a community where there is no Associate Chapter but there are fifteen (15) or more members who meet Associate status requirements, these women shall make a written request to Council President to establish an Associate Chapter. 2. Applications for an Associate Chapter charter may be made only when the Active Chapter in the same jurisdiction has forty (40) or more members or when the chapter is twenty-five (25) or more years old. 3. Upon investigation by and with the unanimous vote of Council and with the consent of the nearest Active Chapter, a charter may be granted. 4. The Active Chapter shall notify its members of the date to vote to accept or reject the prospective Associate Chapter application. Acceptance takes a three-fourths' (3/4) vote of votes cast. C. The charter fee for a chapter shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00). D. If the petition is granted, Council President, or a Council member designated by Council President, shall initiate prospective new members of a chapter to be installed and install the petitioning Active or Associate Chapter. E. New chapters shall have full rights and privileges beginning with the date of their installation. F. Any member forming the newly established chapter may sign the charter as a charter member. Section 6. Government-Chapters A. Each chapter shall: 1. Be at all times amenable to the Bylaws of this organization. 2. Adopt for its government Chapter Bylaws that shall not be inconsistent with these Bylaws. 3. Have a minimum of ten (10) members. If the membership becomes less than ten (10), Council may revoke the charter. 4. If incorporated, hold an annual corporate meeting. 5. Conduct the Order of Business in chapter meetings as follows: a. Call to Order b. Opening song c. Opening verse Bylaws 2 d. Roll call e. Minutes of previous meeting f. Reports of officers g. Reports of standing committees h. Reports of special committees i. Unfinished business j. New business k. Closing verse 6. If Active, conduct a program annually on each of the following: a. State Bylaws b. Charity c. Culture d. Education e. Review of Cross Keys B. Chapters shall not: 1. Have proxy votes. 2. Participate in any local, state, or national political issue. 3. Belong to the State Federation of Clubs. 4. Without written consent of Council, send letters to other chapters for the purpose of securing monetary assistance to promote chapter projects. 5. Send letters to promote projects that do or may affect the government or policies of this organization. ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Qualifications-Members A. A member shall be a resident of the community in which the chapter is located. Invitations to membership may be issued to persons living beyond the chapter s jurisdiction, with written consent of the other chapter(s) concerned. B. A member shall be a high school graduate or shall have equivalent educational qualifications. C. A member shall not retain membership in nor become a member of any other Greek letter organization except college fraternities and professional or vocational organizations. Section 2. Status-Members A. A member in good standing shall be one who: 1. Has no outstanding dues, fines, or assessments. 2. Has no other obligations due a chapter or the state organization.

3 B. A member not in good standing shall be one who: 1. Remains three (3) months financially in arrears. She becomes inactive. 2. Shall not participate in any voting. 3. May become reinstated with payment of financial obligations and with a majority vote of the chapter. Section 3. Classification-Members This organization shall have six (6) classifications of members. Active, Inactive, College, Key, Associate, and Sustaining. Each member shall be initiated according to the "Book of Ritual" and shall retain membership subject to the provisions of these Bylaws. Any member changing classifications must notify the chapter(s) involved. All classifications of members shall pay chapter dues, per capita assessment and fines as defined in Article VII. A. An Active member shall be one who participates in the work of an Active Chapter. B. An Inactive member shall be one who: 1. Resides permanently beyond the jurisdiction of the chapter and fails to request to continue membership. 2. Remains within the jurisdiction of the chapter but who after written request is excused by a majority vote of the chapter from active participation. 3. Remains within the jurisdiction of the chapter but becomes inactive not in good standing. 4. If inactive in good standing, automatically becomes active upon written request for Active membership. C. A College member shall be one who: 1. Is a full-time student. 2. Shall not present nor recommend names for membership. 3. Shall have each college year counted as one (1) year of service effective April 19, 2015. D. A Key member shall be one who: 1. Has served a minimum of ten (10) years Active membership or received a waiver from an Associate Chapter. 2. Is granted Key membership after written request. 3. Is required to attend five (5) meetings each term: the Pledging and Initiation meetings each year, and the Chapter Review meeting each term. (A term is two years). 4. Has full voting privileges. 5. Participates in at least one chapter project or service project per year. Bylaws 6. Has the option of returning to full participating membership upon submitting written notification to the chapter. E. An Associate member shall be one who: 1. Has served a minimum of ten (10) years of Active membership. 2. Has ceased to be a member of an Active Chapter. 3. Participates in the work of an Associate Chapter. F. A Sustaining member shall be one who: 1. Has served a minimum of fifteen (15) years in an Active and/or Associate Chapter. 2. Is granted Sustaining membership after written request. 3. Relinquishes all rights of voting but may attend chapter functions. 4. Has the option of returning to full participating membership upon submitting written notification to the chapter. 5. Has the option to reside out of state. G. An Honorary membership is no longer granted. Those named prior to April 29, 1983: 1. Retain that status as long as member remains in the jurisdiction of the Active or Associate Chapter granting the honor. 2. May pay only social fees of that chapter. 3. Return to Active or Associate membership, upon affiliation with any other chapter. Section 4. Election-Members A. An Active member, in good standing, who has been active in the chapter for at least one (1) year may nominate a person for membership. The nomination shall be made on the approved form and signed by three (3) Active members in good standing. B. Nomination forms may be submitted and read at any business meeting during the year. C. A nominee shall be voted upon by secret ballot using an approved ballot at any subsequent regular business meeting. D. Active members absent from the meeting at which the names were read shall be notified of the voting at least three (3) days prior to the meeting at which there will be voting. E. Only Active members in good standing present at the time of voting shall be permitted to vote. F. Each nominee must receive a three-fourths' (3/4) vote of votes cast for election to membership. The number of votes each nominee receives shall be computed separately.

G. If a nominee receives less than a three-fourths' (3/4) vote, the nominee shall not be revoted upon before the next regular business meeting unless a member of Council gives consent for a revote. H. Active Chapters shall pledge and initiate at least one (1) new member each fiscal year. Noncompliance must be reported to Council. Section 5. Affiliation-Members A. Each chapter shall be required to affiliate any member who requests affiliation after establishing residence in the chapter's jurisdiction. B. Members, in good standing, may affiliate with another chapter under the following conditions: 1. Change of permanent residence to another chapter s jurisdiction. 2. Establishment of a new or an overlapping chapter if the member receives an agreement from both chapters concerned. 3. Disbandment of a chapter. C. Associate Members 1. To affiliate with an Associate Chapter, a member must have a minimum of ten (10) years of Active membership. 2. If extenuating circumstances have prevented active participation for a period of ten (10) years, the member may request a special exemption from the Associate Chapter with which the request to affiliate is made. The member must have been initiated a minimum of ten (10) years prior to the time of the request. 3. An Associate member may affiliate with the Active Chapter or another Associate Chapter in the same community. D. Each affiliate shall be inducted according to the Book of Ritual. Section 6. Withdrawal or Expulsion-Members A. When a member desires to withdraw from the organization the process is as follows: 1. The member shall submit the approved form to the local chapter and a copy shall be sent to Council President. 2. If a member has not withdrawn this request within thirty (30) days after it has been submitted, Council will act upon the request. 3. Copies of Council s decision shall be sent to the member requesting withdrawal, to the local chapter, and to Central Office. B. Expulsion procedures follow Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. Bylaws 4 C. Upon withdrawal or expulsion, a member must surrender to the chapter her membership certificate and/or card and badge. The chapter shall reimburse the member for the badge. D. A member who withdraws or is expelled shall never be readmitted except by action of State Convention. Section 7. Cessation of Property Interest on Termination of Membership All rights, title, and interest, both legal and equitable of a member in and to the property of this organization, shall cease and desist in the event of any of the following: death, withdrawal, or expulsion of a member. ARTICLE V ACTIVE CHAPTERS Section 1. Officers-Active Chapter The officers shall be President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers the chapter may deem necessary Section 2. Election of Officers-Active Chapter A. A member active in her present chapter for at least one (1) year may be elected to any chapter office except the office of President. To be elected President, a member must have been active in her present chapter for the previous three (3) years. B. The officers shall be elected prior to May 31 and installed no later than June 30 in the odd-numbered year. C. All officers shall be elected the year of State Convention to serve a term of two (2) years. D. A chapter officer may hold office for more than one (1) year but not hold any one office for more than four (4) consecutive years. E. Each chapter officer shall be elected to the office she is to hold. F. In the event of a vacancy, the remaining officers shall elect, by a majority vote, a qualified successor to fill the unexpired term, unless as otherwise provided in the Chapter Bylaws Section 3. Duties of Officers-Active Chapter A. Officers shall perform the duties listed in these Bylaws, the applicable rule in the Parliamentary Authority, Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules, and any other duties assigned by Council or State Convention.

5 B. President shall: 1. Preside at all meetings. 2. Enforce these Bylaws and Chapter Bylaws. 3. Countersign all checks. 4. Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. 5. Vote when vote is by ballot. 6. Be responsible for one current copy of the Manual of Forms. 7. Ensure that all officer reports are submitted to the correct recipient by the due date. 8. Attend or send a representative to all required meetings. 9. Fine a member for an unexcused absence from Chapter Review. 10. Be custodian of the strongbox, and responsible for collecting and filing any documents required by Council. 11. Submit to Central Office: a. The names of the delegate and alternate to State Convention on or before February 1 of each State Convention year. b. A list of chapter officers, including names and addresses, on or before June 1. c. Any changes in officers or their addresses. 12. Submit to the State Parliamentarian, for approval, on or before the due date: a. Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules every four (4) years. b. New Chapter Bylaws, amendments, or new Standing Rules, within ten (10) days of chapter's vote. C. Vice President shall: 1. Perform the duties of the President during the President s absence or disability. 2. Prepare all ballots for voting on nominees for membership according to the approved form. 3. Be responsible for securing the completed statement of membership qualification form prior to Pledging. 4. Supervise the training and examination of the Pledges. D. Recording Secretary shall: 1. Keep a careful and permanent record of the proceedings of chapter meetings. 2. Record the Treasurer's reports in the minutes. Bylaws 3. If incorporated, record in the minutes the Annual Meeting of the Corporation, including: a. The names of the Directors of the Corporation who are the officers of the chapter. b. The list of investment accounts and their purposes. 4. Notify: a. The Active members who were absent at the meeting prior to voting on new members at least three (3) days prior to voting. b. Chapter Treasurer of any member who is to be fined. 5. Update the chapter's membership file regularly. 6. Make all additions and corrections of chapter membership on the approved form annually. E. Corresponding Secretary shall: 1. Handle all correspondence of the office and keep on file all current correspondence. 2. Keep the eight (8) most recent issues of Cross Keys. 3. Submit, on or before the due date, to: a. The appropriate Editor of Cross Keys, the required materials. b. Central Office the chapter's vote on a petition for a charter using the approved form. 4. Notify: a. Nominees, in writing, of their election to membership. b. Council President, within ten (10) days, when the chapter has received a request for withdrawal from membership or when the chapter has instigated investigation proceedings for expulsion of a member. F. Treasurer shall: 1. Submit a budget for chapter approval. 2. Handle all correspondence of the office. 3. Have charge of all chapter finances. 4. Keep an accurate account of all receipts and expenditures in accordance with an approved method on approved forms. 5. Prepare the financial records and submit them for the annual financial review at the end of the fiscal year. 6. Collect dues, fines, and assessments. 7. Give written notification to a member who is three (3) months in arrears of Inactive not in good standing status and forward a copy of the appropriate bylaw.

8. Disburse the funds of the chapter only by properly countersigned check after the expenditure has been authorized. 9. Submit on the approved forms to: a. Central Office: 1. Initiates names, date of Initiation, and Initiation fees within thirty (30) days after Initiation. 2. Per capita assessment and Cross Keys subscription list, on or before October 31. b. Council Treasurer, the annual financial report, on or before July 15. G. Assistant Treasurer (optional office) shall assist in the performance of the Treasurer s duties with the following exceptions: 1. Co-signing checks to disburse chapter funds. 2. Making entries on approved forms. 3. Preparing or signing any reports to be submitted to Council or governmental agencies. Section 4. Meetings-Active Chapter A. Chapter Meetings Each chapter shall hold at least ten (10) business meetings each fiscal year in a minimum of ten (10) months. B. Biennial Chapter Review 1. Each chapter officer shall attend Chapter Review, and the records of each officer shall be reviewed. 2. Chapter members shall be required to attend the business meeting unless excused by the chapter officers. 3. The Chapter President shall fine unexcused members. The fines shall be deposited in the chapter s General Fund. C. Province Convention and Officer Training Each chapter shall be required to have one (1) delegate at Province Convention and Officer Training. The delegate's chapter shall pay the expenses. D. State Convention 1. Each Active Chapter shall be required to have one (1) delegate at State Convention. The delegate and alternate shall be elected before February 1 of State Convention year. 2. Approved delegate expenses, as determined by Council, shall be paid from State funds. 3. The chapter shall pay a registration fee for the delegate. Bylaws 6 Section 5. Finance-Active Chapter A. The fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30. B. The Initiation fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each initiate, payable before Initiation. The chapter shall keep five dollars ($5.00) and ten dollars ($10.00) shall be sent to Central Office. C. The dues shall be determined by Chapter Bylaws. D. The per capita assessment shall be paid annually by Active, College, Key and Sustaining members. E. Dues and per capita assessment are due July 1. F. Chapter funds. 1. All funds shall be kept according to Federal and State Regulations. 2. The General Fund shall be: a. The operating fund. b. Derived from members dues, fines, fees, assessments, and contributions. 3. The Philanthropy Fund shall be: a. The proceeds of all public money making projects. b. Used for the promotion of charity, culture, and education. G. Fines that a chapter levies upon its members must be consistent with these Bylaws. H. Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. bonds all Active Chapter Treasurers for twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00). If additional coverage is desired, it is the chapter s responsibility. I. Upon declaration by chapter officers that an emergency exists, the Vice President may co-sign for the President and the Recording Secretary may co-sign for the Treasurer. All signatures must be on file at the appropriate financial institutions. Section 6. Regulations-Pledge A. A person accepting an invitation to membership shall be known as a Pledge from the time of Pledging until Initiation. B. A Pledge must be initiated within a year from the date of Pledging. If the chapter wishes to initiate a Pledge after more than a year has elapsed, the name must be read and voted upon again. C. A Pledge shall not be permitted to attend business meetings. D. Before Initiation Pledges shall: 1. Learn the song To Tri Kappa and the official opening and closing verses.

7 2. Be given a Pledge Manual containing information about the state organization and the local chapter. 3. Be given an examination covering the organization s background and purposes. E. Following Initiation, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. shall issue each new member a membership card and a copy of the current State Bylaws. ARTICLE VI ASSOCIATE CHAPTERS Section 1. Officers-Associate Chapter The officers shall be President, Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers the chapter may deem necessary. Section 2. Election of Officers-Associate Chapter A. The officers shall be elected prior to May 31 and installed no later than June 30 in the odd-numbered year. B. All officers shall be elected the year of State Convention to serve a term of two (2) years. C. Each chapter officer shall be elected to the office she is to hold. D. An officer may be re-elected for consecutive terms. E. In the event of a vacancy, the remaining officers shall elect, by a majority vote, a qualified successor to fill the unexpired term, unless as otherwise provided in the Chapter Bylaws. Section 3. Duties of Officers - Associate Chapter A. Officers shall perform the duties listed in these Bylaws, the applicable rule in the Parliamentary Authority, Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules, and any other duties assigned by Council or State Convention. B. President shall: 1. Preside at all meetings. 2. Enforce these Bylaws and Chapter Bylaws. 3. Countersign all checks. 4. Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. 5. Vote when vote is by ballot. 6. Be responsible for one current copy of the Manual of Forms. 7. Ensure that all officer reports are submitted to the correct recipient by the due date. 8. Attend or send a representative to all required meetings. Bylaws 9. Be custodian of the strongbox, and responsible for collecting and filing any documents required by Council. 10. Submit to Central Office: a. The names of the delegate, if the chapter wishes to be represented at State Convention, and the alternate on or before February 1 of each State Convention year. b. A list of chapter officers, including names and addresses, on or before June 1. c. Any changes in officers or their addresses. 11. Submit to the State Parliamentarian, for approval, on or before the due date: a. Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules every four (4) years. b. New Chapter Bylaws, amendments, or new Standing Rules, within ten (10) days of chapter's vote. C. Secretary shall: 1. Perform the duties of the President during an absence or disability if there is no elected Vice President. 2. Keep a careful and permanent record of the proceedings of the chapter meetings. 3. Record the Treasurer's reports in the minutes. 4. Update the chapter s membership file regularly. 5. Make all additions and corrections of chapter membership on the approved form annually. 6. Handle all correspondence of the office, and keep on file all current correspondence. 7. Keep the eight (8) most recent issues of Cross Keys. 8. Submit, on or before the due date, to: a. The appropriate Editor of Cross Keys, the required materials. b. Central Office, the chapter s vote on a petition for a charter, using the approved form. 9. Notify Council President within ten (10) days, when the chapter has received a request for withdrawal from membership or when the chapter has instigated investigation proceedings for expulsion of a member Note: If an Associate Chapter elects a Recording and Corresponding Secretary, the above duties shall be divided in accordance with the Active Chapter division of responsibility.

D. Treasurer shall: 1. Submit a budget for chapter approval. 2. Handle all correspondence of the office. 3. Have charge of all chapter finances. 4. Keep an accurate account of all receipts and expenditures in accordance with an approved method on approved forms. 5. Prepare the financial records and submit them for the annual financial review at the end of the fiscal year. 6. Collect dues, fines, and assessments. 7. Give written notification to a member who is three (3) months in arrears of Inactive not in good standing status and forward a copy of the appropriate bylaw. 8. Disburse the funds of the chapter only by properly countersigned check after the expenditure has been authorized. 9. Submit on approved forms to: a. Central Office the per capita assessment and Cross Keys subscription list on or before October 31. b. Council Treasurer the annual financial report, on or before July 15. Section 4. Meetings-Associate Chapter A. Chapter Meetings Each chapter shall hold a minimum of four (4) meetings each fiscal year. B. Biennial Chapter Review At least two (2) chapter officers shall be required to attend Chapter Review unless excused by the Province Officer. C. Province Convention and Officer Training Each chapter shall be required to have one (1) delegate at Province Convention and Officer Training. The delegate's chapter shall pay the expenses. D. State Convention 1. Each chapter may have one (1) delegate at State Convention. If representation is desired, the delegate and alternate shall be elected before February 1 of State Convention year. 2. Approved delegate expenses, as determined by Council, shall be paid from State funds. 3. The chapter shall pay a registration fee for the delegate. Bylaws 8 Section 5. Finance-Associate Chapter A. The fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30. B. Dues shall be determined by Chapter Bylaws. C. The per capita assessment shall be paid annually by Associate and Sustaining members. D. Dues and per capita assessment are due July 1. E. Chapter funds. 1. All funds shall be kept according to Federal and State Regulations. 2. The General Fund shall be: a. The operating fund. b. Derived from members dues, fines, fees, assessments, and contributions. 3. The Philanthropy Fund shall be: a. The proceeds of all public money making projects. b. Used for the promotion of charity, culture, and education. F. Fines that a chapter levies upon its members must be consistent with these Bylaws. G. Upon declaration by chapter officers that an emergency exists, the Secretary may co-sign for the President or the Treasurer. All signatures must be on file at the appropriate financial institutions. Section 6. Regulations-Associate Chapter A. Membership may not be closed. B. Chapters shall be responsible for one financial or service project per year. ARTICLE VII PER CAPITA AND FINES Section 1. Per Capita Assessment A. Shall be paid each fiscal year by Active, College, Key, Associate, and Sustaining members and: 1. Is due July 1. 2. Is to be remitted for each member on the chapter roll. 3. Non-payment will result in the member becoming Inactive not in good standing. B. Apportionment shall be as follows: 1. Active Chapter members - $21.00 General Fund $10.00 Scholarship Fund $ 1.00 Philanthropy Fund $ 1.00 Fine Arts Fund $ 1.00 Cross Keys $ 8.00

9 2. Associate Chapter members - $21.00 General Fund $10.00 Scholarship Fund $ 1.00 Philanthropy Fund $ 1.00 Fine Arts Fund $ 1.00 Cross Keys $ 8.00 3. College members - $ 8.00 General Fund $ 5.00 Scholarship Fund $ 1.00 Philanthropy Fund $ 1.00 Fine Arts Fund $ 1.00 4. Key Chapter members - $21.00 General Fund $10.00 Scholarship Fund $ 1.00 Philanthropy Fund $ 1.00 Fine Arts Fund $ 1.00 Cross Keys $ 8.00 5. Sustaining members - $17.00 General Fund $ 6.00 Scholarship Fund $ 1.00 Philanthropy Fund $ 1.00 Fine Arts Fund $ 1.00 Cross Keys $ 8.00 Bylaws b. Per capita assessment on or before October 31. 3. Fifty dollars ($50.00) for failing to send a delegate to Province Convention unless excused by the Province Officer. 4. Fifty dollars ($50.00) for failing to send to Council Treasurer, the annual financial report, on or before July 15. 5. One hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00), placing its charter in jeopardy if: a. Without Council approval, it sends letters to other chapters to solicit chapter funds. b. It is found guilty of participating in local, state or federal political activity. 6. The amount equal to housing, meals, and registration for any Active Chapter failing to send a delegate to State Convention without a legitimate excuse as determined by Council. If two successive State Conventions are missed without a legitimate excuse, the charter shall be revoked. E. A State Convention delegate shall be fined: 1. Five dollars ($5.00) for not being seated at the appointed time unless excused by Council President. 2. One hundred dollars ($100.00) for missing any of the business meetings at State Convention unless excused by Council President. Section 2. Fines A. The person to whom there was an omission of duty shall assess the established fines. Checks shall be made payable to Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. B. A chapter officer shall be fined ten dollars ($10.00) for omission of duties to any State Personnel or Central Office as listed in these Bylaws. C. An Active Chapter member shall be fined five dollars ($5.00), to be deposited in the chapter general fund, for failing to attend the Biennial Chapter Review meeting of that chapter unless excused by chapter officers. D. A chapter shall be fined: 1. Ten dollars ($10.00) for failing to submit to Central Office the delegate list for State Convention, on or before February 1, of the State Convention year. 2. Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) each for failing to submit to Central Office: a. The report of incoming officers, on or before June 1. ARTICLE VIII STATE ORGANIZATION Section 1. Government-State A. Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. shall be governed by State Convention and by Council. B. State Convention shall be the supreme governing body. C. Council, when State Convention is not assembled, is authorized and empowered to transact all business and financial matters pertaining to this organization under the rights and powers granted by its Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws. D. If any question or controversy arises, final control shall be exercised by State Convention. E. The state shall be divided into Provinces determined by State Convention or Council according to the geographical location of the chapters.

Section 2. Officers-Council A. Council shall consist of Council President, Council Vice President, Council Secretary, Council Treasurer, and Council Adviser. B. Council officers may only serve one (1) term in any one (1) office. C. Council officers are the Officers and Directors of the Corporation. Section 3. Qualifications of Officers-Council A qualified candidate for Council shall: A. Have the majority support of her chapter. B. Submit, to Council Adviser, an approved nomination form on or before the due date. C. Have served the previous term as a Council officer to be eligible for nomination as Council President. The remaining Council officers shall have served as a Chapter President and Province Officer. D. Be present at State Convention to be eligible for election. Section 4. Nomination of Officers-Council A. The Nominating Committee shall consist of seven (7) members. 1. Council Adviser shall serve as chair. 2. Council President shall appoint six (6) members. a. One (1) from each even-numbered Province one (1) term. b. One (1) from each odd-numbered Province the next term. c. All members shall have served as Chapter President. In addition, three (3) of these members shall meet one (1) or more of the following qualifications: 1. Past Council Officer 2. Past state appointed officer 3. Past state committee appointee B. The Nominating Committee shall be listed in Cross Keys no later than in the spring issue of the evennumbered year. C. The Nominating Committee may provide interviews for the candidates. D. No part of a candidate s expenses shall be paid from State funds. E. The Nominating Committee shall obtain permission from the nominee to slate in an office other than nominee s chosen preference. F. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate to be presented at State Convention. Bylaws 10 G. A chapter or candidate shall not solicit support nor make additional announcements for a candidate s election to Council. Any violation of this regulation by a candidate and/or the chapter shall constitute a disqualification of the member as a candidate for Council. A disqualified candidate shall notify in writing the Council President and each member of the Nominating Committee that she has withdrawn as a candidate. Section 5. Election of Officers-Council A. The Nominating Committee shall present a slate to State Convention. B. The Council Officers shall be elected individually. Nominations from the floor of qualified candidates shall be permitted. The first vote shall be taken for the office of Council President. After the results are announced, the same procedure shall be followed for Council Vice President, Council Secretary, and Council Treasurer in that order. C. The vote shall be taken by ballot. If there is only one nominee for the office, Council Secretary shall cast an elective ballot. If there is more than one nominee for an office, a majority vote of ballots cast shall elect. D. Council President, Council Vice President, Council Secretary, and Council Treasurer shall be elected at State Convention for a term of two (2) years or until their successors are elected. E. Council Adviser, the immediate past Council President, shall serve a term of two (2) years or until a successor qualifies. F. Council Officers' terms of office shall begin at the close of the State Convention at which they are elected. G. Outgoing Council President and Council Treasurer are responsible for all financial documents pertaining to their term of office through the end of the fiscal year and the completion of all records, including the annual financial review. Section 6. Vacancy on Council A. In the event of a vacancy on Council, the remaining officers shall elect, by a majority vote, a qualified successor to fill the unexpired term. B. An elected officer who has served more than onehalf (1/2) a term is considered to have served a full term in that office. C. In case of vacancy of Council Adviser, Council shall fill the vacancy with the most recent past Council President available.

11 Section 7. Duties-Council A. Council shall ensure that the rules contained in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws are consistent and in compliance with the Indiana Not For Profit Corporation Code. B. Council is authorized to investigate and settle all difficulties that may arise concerning chapters. C. Council shall approve the appointment of the State Historian, Province Officers, Cross Keys staff, and all members of Standing Committees. None shall be from a Council Officer s chapter. D. Council shall approve: 1. Publication and mailing contract(s) of Cross Keys. 2. Certified Public Accountant and the services required thereof. 3. Official jeweler. E. Council shall provide for the operation of Central Office. F. Council shall approve all forms necessary for the keeping of records, the making of reports, and the proper transaction of business. Section 8. Duties-Council Officers A. Council Officers shall perform the duties listed in these Bylaws, the applicable rule in the parliamentary authority and any other duties assigned by State Convention. B. Council President shall: 1. Be ex-officio president of State Convention. 2. Appoint the State Parliamentarian. 3. Appoint, with Council s approval, the State Historian, Province Officers, Cross Keys staff, and all members of Standing and Special Committees. 4. Appoint six (6) members to the Nominating Committee. 5. Be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. 6. Approve the dates and places of all meetings of the committees. 7. Direct the Province Officers. 8. Supervise the operations of Central Office. 9. Call meetings of Council at such times and at such places as necessary. 10. Issue and keep a record of all warrants. 11. Countersign all financial transactions. 12. Appoint State Convention committees. Committees shall consist of chapter delegates and Bylaws shall be listed in the issue of Cross Keys preceding State Convention. 13. Install the newly elected Council Officers during the last business meeting of State Convention. 14. Along with the State Parliamentarian, approve State Convention minutes. 15. Sign all membership cards. 16. Sign all charters. C. Council Vice President shall: 1. Be ex-officio vice president of State Convention. 2. Perform the duties of Council President during the absence or disability of the latter. 3. Serve as Chair of the Scholarship Committee. 4. Serve as a member of the Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship Committee. D. Council Secretary shall: 1. Be ex-officio secretary of State Convention. 2. Keep a careful and permanent record of the proceedings of all Council meetings. 3. Be responsible for the recording of the proceedings of State Convention. 4. Notify chapters of any action of Council effecting a change in the governing rules and regulations. 5. Conduct the correspondence of the office and file copies of all letters written and received. 6. Have custody of and preserve all permanent records of the office. 7. Sign all charters. 8. Notify the member withdrawing or being expelled that Council has accepted the withdrawal or expulsion. E. Council Treasurer shall: 1. Be ex-officio treasurer of State Convention. 2. Collect monies, record transactions, and maintain all funds. 3. Disburse the funds upon written warrant signed by Council President. 4. Prepare financial reports as directed by Council President. 5. Make all records available to the Certified Public Accountant for the annual and biennial financial reviews. 6. Submit a written financial report to State Convention. 7. Be responsible for submitting the biennial financial review for publication. 8. Preserve the records of the office.

9. Deposit and disburse all funds for Council approved Province projects. 10. Maintain the Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. Fine Arts, Philanthropy and Scholarship Endowment Funds. F. Council Adviser shall: 1. Assist and advise Council President and perform any other duties that Council President may assign to her. 2. Serve as: a. Chair of the Ritual Committee b. Chair of the Nominating Committee. c. Censor at the installation of new Council Officers at State Convention 3. Be responsible for submitting for publication the resumé of each candidate for Council in the issue of Cross Keys immediately preceding State Convention. Section 9. Meetings A. Council 1. Council President shall call Council meetings at such times and at such places as deemed necessary for the transaction of business. At least one (1) meeting shall be held each quarter. 2. The first meeting of the fiscal year shall be the Annual Corporate Meeting. B. Province 1. The purpose of Province meetings is to report to and to instruct chapters. 2. Province Convention and Officer Training shall be held in the fall of each odd-numbered year. 3. Additional Province meetings shall be called at the direction of Council. Section 10. Finance-State A. The fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30. B. The monies shall be in two (2) funds: General Fund and Philanthropy Fund. C. All State monies shall be placed with financial institutions approved by Council. D. The principal of the Fine Arts, Philanthropy and Scholarship Endowment funds will be preserved. E. Funds for Province projects, approved by Council, shall be maintained by Council Treasurer under the direction of those Provinces. F. State Personnel administering funds shall pay all operational expenses out of said funds. G. No committee shall spend more money than is in its appropriated budget without prior consent of Council. Bylaws 12 H. Bonds. 1. Bonds for Council Treasurer and Central Office personnel shall be sufficient to cover deposits. 2. Bond expenses are to be paid from the General Fund of the State organization. Bonds shall be approved by Council and made payable to Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. Section 11. Signature Authorization Upon declaration by Council that an emergency exists, Council Vice President may co-sign for Council President and Council Adviser may co-sign for Council Treasurer. All signatures must be on file at each financial institution having funds of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. on deposit. ARTICLE IX STATE PERSONNEL Section 1. Qualifications All appointees shall have chapter support and shall serve a term of two (2) years. Section 2. Duties-Appointed Officers and Personnel Appointed Officers and Personnel shall perform the duties listed in these Bylaws, the applicable rule in the parliamentary authority, and any other duties assigned by Council or State Convention. Section 3. Appointed Officers A. Appointed Officers are the State Historian, State Parliamentarian, and Province Officers. These officers shall have served as Chapter President. B. Duties: 1. State Historian shall: a. Keep all historical records. b. Prepare and keep an up-to-date history. c. Keep a directory of all past Council Officers and Province Officers. 2. State Parliamentarian shall: a. Advise chapters and officers on questions relating to parliamentary law. b. Review Chapter Bylaws, Standing Rules, and amendments that become effective only upon the State Parliamentarian s approval. c. Serve as Chair of the Bylaws Committee. d. Prepare the ballots and teller sheets for the election of Council Officers. e. Serve as Chair of the State Convention Rules Committee.

13 f. Send all proposed amendments to the Bylaws to be considered at State Convention to the Chapter Presidents and members of State Convention, at least eight (8) weeks prior to State Convention. g. Serve as Parliamentarian at State Convention, if necessary h. Along with Council President, approve State Convention minutes. 3. Province Officer shall: a. Conduct a Biennial Chapter Review. 1. Arrange a date in the fall of each evennumbered year, which is mutually agreed upon, or allows six (6) weeks prior notice. 2. Review the records of chapter officers. 3. Attend a business meeting of each Active Chapter and conduct an oral review of the Bylaws and Book of Ritual. 4. Offer constructive guidance as findings make necessary. 5. Send to Council President, within ten (10) days after the Chapter Review, reports on approved forms. b. Make plans for and preside at Province Convention and Officer Training. c. Be authorized by Council to collect and disburse funds for official Province meetings. Section 4. Appointed Personnel A. Appointed Personnel are Cross Keys staff and Chairs and members of State Standing Committees. B. The Cross Keys Editor and each Chair shall submit a budget for Council s approval. C. Standing Committees are: 1. Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship 2. Bylaws 3. Chapters and Charters 4. Fine Arts 5. Gifted and Talented 6. Memorial Fund 7. Mental Health 8. Philanthropy 9. Ritual 10. Scholarship 11. Technology Bylaws ARTICLE X STATE CONVENTION Section 1. Purpose State Convention shall be held to conduct the business of the organization and to elect officers. Section 2. Date and Location A. It shall be held in the spring of each odd-numbered year no later than June 1. B. The date shall be published in the first issue of Cross Keys during State Convention year. C. The date and location will be the responsibility of Council. Section 3. Registration A. Each Active Chapter shall be required to have one (1) delegate at State Convention. B. Each Associate Chapter may have one (1) delegate at State Convention. C. Each chapter may have an alternate. D. The delegate and alternate shall be elected before February 1 of State Convention year and must have been active in present chapter for at least two (2) years. E. Recommendations for action at State Convention shall be discussed and voted upon in a chapter meeting in the presence of the delegate and alternate. F. Approved delegate expenses, as determined by Council, shall be paid from State funds. G. A registration fee shall be assessed for alternates and other members who attend. Section 4. Members A. Members of State Convention shall include: 1. One (1) delegate from each Active Chapter 2. One (1) delegate from each Associate Chapter desiring the privilege 3. Members of Council 4. Historian 5. Parliamentarian 6. Province Officers 7. Editors of Cross Keys 8. Chairs of State Standing Committees 9. Former Council Presidents who choose to register as delegates B. Each Member of State Convention shall have one (1) vote. C. A Member of State Convention may not be seated if she or her chapter has any obligation due to any State Personnel or Central Office.

Section 5. Officers Council President, Council Vice President, Council Secretary, and Council Treasurer shall be ex-officio president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer of State Convention. Section 6. Committees A. Credentials B. Program C. Rules D. Other Committees as necessary Section 7. Order of Business A. Call to order by Council President B. Opening song and verse C. Reports of State Convention Committees: 1. Credentials 2. Rules 3. Program D. Reports by Council Officers E. Reports by Appointed Officers and State Personnel F. Reports of Standing Committees G. Reports of Special Committees H. New business I. Report of Nominating Committee J. Election of officers K. Installation of officers L. Closing verse M. Adjournment ARTICLE XI CEREMONIES, INSIGNIA, SIGNS AND SYMBOLS Section 1. Ceremonies The "Book of Ritual" shall be used for each ceremony. Section 2. Insignia A. The Pledge pin shall be a badge in the form of crossed keys that shall be worn only as a badge and worn only by Pledges. It shall be supplied by the chapter and returned to the chapter at the time of Initiation. B. The membership badge shall be a gold triangle with jewels in the corners and the word KAPPA on each side surrounding a single carnation and crossed keys. The badge shall only be worn by members. Bylaws 14 C. The Council badge shall be the original badge with red eyes superimposed on a black triangle, surrounded by fifteen (15) pearls, five (5) on each side and with the letter K in each corner. This badge shall be presented to each Council Officer when installed. D. An appropriate guard shall be presented to State Historian, State Parliamentarian, Province Officers, and Cross Keys' staff. E. The Chapter President badge shall be the original badge superimposed on a background of polished gold in raised effect or the official round badge with crossed keys and gavel. Section 3. Signs The motto, the password, and the explanation of the grip and rap shall be transmitted only by word of mouth. Section 4. Symbols A. The coat of arms shall be: B. The flower shall be the white carnation. C. The colors shall be black and white. D. The call shall be: c above middle c, g, middle c, each preceded by a slurred grace note one half step below. E. The traditional seal shall be: F. The corporate seal shall be as authorized by the Secretary of State of Indiana.

15 ARTICLE XII DISBANDMENT AND EXPULSION OF CHAPTERS Section 1. Disbandment Chapters wishing to disband from Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. shall file, on the approved form, a written request with Council stating reasons for disbanding. This action requires three-fourths (3/4) vote of the members of the chapter and must be signed by chapter officers. Council shall grant disbandment if the chapter has not withdrawn the request within ninety (90) days. Section 2. Expulsion A charter may be revoked by the unanimous vote of Council after proof of violation of the Bylaws of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. or for any other reason considered by Council to be for the good of the organization. Section 3. Records and Strongbox If a charter is surrendered or revoked, the chapter s records and strongbox shall be immediately surrendered to Council Secretary in care of Central Office. Section 4. Reestablishment A. An Active charter may be reestablished after fourteen (14) years by action of State Convention. B. An Associate charter may be reestablished after six (6) years by action of State Convention. ARTICLE XIII PUBLICATIONS Section 1. Journal A. The official journal shall be called Cross Keys. B. Cross Keys shall be published quarterly. C. Cross Keys subscription shall be: 1. Paid on an annual basis. 2. Required for all Active, Key, Associate and Sustaining members unless more than one member lives in the same household. 3. Optional for College, Honorary and Inactive members. D. Subscriptions, fines, and gifts shall finance Cross Keys. Section 2. Cross Keys Staff Responsibilities A. Edit and publish Cross Keys, beginning with the fall issue after appointment and continuing through and including the summer issue following State Convention. B. Serve on the Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship Committee. Bylaws Section 3. Other Publications At the request of Council or by direction of State Convention, this organization shall: A. Publish other materials including but not restricted to a history book, a songbook, and the Book of Ritual. B. Pay these publication costs from the General Fund. ARTICLE XIV CENTRAL OFFICE Central Office shall be centrally located and shall handle all business matters as determined by Council, including distribution of approved forms. ARTICLE XV PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY The rules contained in the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Bylaws of this organization. ARTICLE XVI AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS Section 1. Bylaws Amended by State Convention State Convention may amend these Bylaws by two-thirds (2/3) vote provided amendments have been: A. Approved by the chapter or Council presenting them. B. Received by the State Parliamentarian prior to July 1, of the even-numbered years. C. Sent by the State Parliamentarian to Chapter Presidents and members of State Convention by September 1 of the even-numbered years. Section 2. Bylaws Amended by Council A. When necessary to amend any existing bylaw or propose any new bylaw: 1. Council may not consider an amendment or bylaw that has been rejected by State Convention. 2. Council shall introduce, discuss, and vote upon such amendment or bylaw at a Council meeting. B. If approved by four-fifths (4/5) vote of the entire Council: 1. Further action on such amendment or bylaw shall be continued for at least sixty (60) days. 2. Council Secretary shall give written notification to each chapter within thirty (30) days stating the proposed amendment or bylaw and citing this section.