2011-2012 Bylaws

Nashville ZTA Alumnae Chapter Bylaws

Article I – Name

This organization shall be known as the Nashville, Tennessee Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha.

 Article II – Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the purposes and progress of the Fraternity, to foster the association of local alumnae and to cooperate with and assist Zeta Tau Alpha collegiate chapters.

 Article III – Membership

Membership in the Nashville, Tennessee Alumnae Chapter shall be open to any Zeta Tau Alpha alumna in good standing.

 Article IV – Meetings

Section 1.    
There shall be at least five meetings during the fiscal year.

Section 2.    
One meeting biannually shall be for the purpose of electing officers.

Section 3.   
The right to vote shall be accorded to every member who has paid dues for the current fiscal year. Approval of two-thirds of membership present is required to carry a vote.

       Article V – Powers and Duties 

The organization shall exercise all powers usually vested in such a body, provided these do not conflict with the provisions set forth in the National Constitution and Bylaws and the manuals of the Fraternity.

 Article VI – Officers

Section 1.    
The elected officers shall be:

  • President
  • First Vice President-Programs
  • Second Vice President-Membership
  • Third Vice President–Panhellenic
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Historian-Reporter

These officers shall comprise the Executive Committee.

Section 2.    
Election of Officers:

  • Nominating Committee will be selected by the President. The nominating committee will then slate candidates to present to the chapter.
  • Officers shall be elected at the May meeting.
  • Vacancies during the interim between biennial elections shall be filled by appointment of the President with the approval of the Executive Committee.

Section 3.    
Duties of the officers shall be those usually assigned to such officers in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, and such other duties as specifically stated in the Guide for Alumnae.

Section 4.    
The term of office is for 2 years, beginning June 1 and ending May 31.

            Article VII – Standing Committees

Section 1.    
Standing Committees shall be those needed to assist the Executive Committee carry out the programs and obligations of the Chapter (i.e. nominating, service, programming, fundraising and Zeta Day).

Section 2.    
The committees shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee.

Section 3.    
Duties of the committees shall be those usually assigned to such committees in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, and such other duties as specifically stated in the Guide for Alumnae.

Section 4.    
Term of office shall be 2 years, beginning June 1 and ending May 31.

          Article VIII – Dues

The annual local dues shall be an amount recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the membership.

             Article VIIII – Convention

Section 1.    
An annual amount shall be budgeted and set aside in a convention fund to pay for an official delegate’s registration fee at National Convention.

Section 2.    
The official delegate will be the chapter’s voting member at convention and is expected to attend all meetings designated for official delegates.

                 Article X – Disposition of Funds

In the event this organization shall cease to function, any funds held in the treasury shall revert to the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity or be donated to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation.

            Article XI – Amendments

These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership present, provided the proposed amendments have been approved by the District President and presented in advance.

Executed this the    24th     day of     August    , 2011

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Jessica Bowers, President                                                       Melissa Swindle, Secretary