ALPHA KAPPA PSI
Eta Psi Chapter Bylaws
ARTICLE I
NAME AND LOCATION
Section 1. The name of this chapter shall be the Eta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional
Business Fraternity. This chapter is located at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES
Section 1. The objectives of this chapter shall be to further the individual welfare of its members, to foster
scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance; to educate the public to appreciate
and demand higher ideals therein; and to promote and advance in institutions of college rank courses
leading to degrees in business administration. (Preamble)
ARTICLE III
LAWS
Section I. The laws of this chapter shall consist of the Rituals of Alpha Kappa Psi, the Constitution and
Statutory Code, the interim edicts and Statement of Policy of the Board of Directors, and these Bylaws.
Section 2. This chapter may enact rules and regulations for this chapter’s operations, providing such rules
and regulations are consistent with the Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi, the Constitution and Statutory Code, the
interim edicts and Statement of Policy of the Board of Directors, and these Bylaws.
Section 3. These Bylaws may be amended by a two­thirds vote of the student membership of this chapter
in good standing, after first making a motion for any proposed amendment and then allowing that motion to
lay on the table for at least one (1) meeting before a final vote is taken. In no case shall this chapter have
the right or power to change, alter or amend any requirements of the Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi, the
Constitution and Statutory Code, the interim edicts and Statement of Policy of the Board of Directors. All
amendments or changes made to these Bylaws by this chapter shall be prepared in triplicate and
forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer.
Section 4. These Bylaws will be reviewed annually and be ratified by a majority or two­thirds vote of the
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student membership of this chapter in good standing.
ARTICLE IV
VOTING
Section 1. Only student members of the Eta Psi Chapter in good standing shall have the right to vote.
Section 2. In order for any business to be conducted at a chapter meeting, the majority present must be
members in good standing of the Eta Psi Chapter.
ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP
Requirements for membership in the association; responsibilities/privileges:
Section 1. The Eta Psi chapter shall consist of duly initiated student members, affiliated members, and
former students of Drexel University and the LeBow College of Business together with such faculty and
honorary members as this chapter may receive into membership.
Section 2. Members in good standing shall be defined as having all fees, dues, fines, etc. paid within thirty
(30) days of due date and contributing to the growth and well being of this chapter and the Fraternity by
attending chapter events as required and Fraternity events as able. Any member who has been suspended
shall not be considered to be in good standing until the suspension is lifted. Members in good standing have
the responsibility to pay bi­annual dues on time. Failure to do so, without permission will result in interest
charges added on any late payment. If further non compliance, then this debt will be sold to a collection
agency of the Board’s choosing.
Section 3. The membership of the Fraternity shall consist of Student Members, Faculty Members, Alumni
Members, and Honorary Members. No individual shall be denied membership on the basis of race, creed,
National origin, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or handicap.
A. A Student Member is any full­time undergraduate individual who is properly registered and
actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in commerce, economics, business, business administration, or
has an interest in the fields pertaining to business, in any aspect, and who has been duly initiated into
Drexel University. At any given time, a Student Member will be considered to fall under one of the
following categories:
1. Student Member in Good Standing. A Student Member in good standing is an individual that
meets the criteria of the following six categories.
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a. Has a term GPA over the minimum 3.0 requirement
b. Has duly paid his or her bi­annual dues within 30 days of the deadline set by the Vice
President of Finance
c. Attends weekly Chapter meetings and positively contributes to the agenda of that meeting
d. Attends ALL sacred Rituals of Alpha Kappa Psi
e. Attends Fraternal sponsored events and meets ALL requirements of the Quarterly
Brother Report, which is set every quarter by the President and Vice President of
Membership
f. Respects and adheres to the laws and policies of the Fraternity
2. Leave of Absence:
a. An Off­Campus Leave of Absence may be taken due to the following reasons:
i. Military Leave
ii. Study Abroad
Out of State CO­OP
iii. iv. Brother working a CO­OP outside a 25­mile radius from campus
Any other reason brought before the Executive Board for deliberation
v. a. In addition, a student member may take a “On­Campus Leave of Absence” while they
are still enrolled at Drexel University, due to the following reasons:
i. Medical Emergency
ii. Personal Hardship
Academic Course­load
iii. a. A student member may only take 2 terms’ worth of an On­Campus Leave of Absence
during their undergraduate career.
b. In order for a student to take either an On­Campus or Off­Campus Leave of Absence
while still enrolled in Drexel University, the student must first submit a written application
to the Secretary and Vice President of Membership before the second Monday of the
desired term for approval. The application will then be forwarded on to the Regional
Director for final approval.
c. A Leave of Absence expires at the end of each academic term (with the exception of
Military Leave, Co­op/Internship, and Study Abroad­ these are valid until the chapter
reinstates the member). Any student on a Leave of Absence ­­ whether on­ or
off­campus, is still responsible for paying National dues as part of their membership in the
Fraternity, but is relieved of all local dues for the Eta Psi chapter. Members on an
“Off­Campus Leave of Absence” are still considered active, and are encouraged to
support the brotherhood and attend any fraternal events when possible. Members on an
“On­Campus Leave of Absence” are considered inactive and are not allowed to attend
any closed fraternal events, including chapter meetings, pledge meetings, and Rituals. If
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there is debate on whether an event is open to On­Campus Leave of Absence brothers, a
decision should be voted upon by the Judicial Committee.
d. A member can extend their Leave of Absence for an additional academic term provided
they meet the criteria identified above.
3. Bad Standing: A Student Member will fall into “Bad Standing” as a result of failing to adhere to the
chapter by­laws, acquire the total merit points as required by the Quarterly Brother Report, have at least
80% attendance of chapter meetings, have a minimum term GPA of 3.0, or pay bi­annual dues within 30
days of the deadline set by the Vice President of Finance. If any of the above responsibilities are not
fulfilled during any term, the member will be placed into bad standing for the following term. All Student
Members in Bad Standing lose their right to vote. Additional situation­specific consequences for falling into
Bad Standing are as follows:
a. Bad Standing due to GPA – The brother is given one term to raise their GPA and will be required to
fulfill all QBR requirements.
b. Bad Standing due to QBR or Chapter Attendance – The brother is given one term to redeem
themselves and will be required to attend ALL chapter meetings in addition to fulfilling all QBR
requirements.
4. Suspended: A Student Member in “Suspended” status is an individual that has been temporarily
removed from the Eta Psi chapter roster for failing to acquire the total merit points as required by the
Quarterly Brother Report, have the above mandated attendance of chapter meetings, or have a minimum
term GPA of 3.0 for two consecutive terms. In addition, failure to meet financial requirements within 60
days of the deadline set by the Vice President of Finance will put the Student Member into suspension. A
student member in “Suspended” status may not take a leave of absence during their term of suspension.
The situation­specific consequences for falling into Suspension are as follows:
a. Suspension due to GPA: The member must achieve a term GPA of at least 3.0 for that term in order
to remain a brother. The member is only allowed to attend Fraternal Rituals; attendance of chapter
meetings or closed fraternal events will not be permitted. If, at the end of a member’s term of suspension,
they achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 for that term, they will be reinstated into Good Standing for the
following term. Failure to obtain a term GPA of 3.0 for the term of suspension will result in permanent
removal from the Eta Psi Chapter and Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity.
b. Suspension due to QBR or Chapter Attendance: The member must meet with Judicial Committee and
plan a professional, brotherhood, fundraising or service event. The event must require sufficient effort by
the member, be approved by Judicial Committee, and be executed within the term of suspension. The
member is required to attend ALL chapter meetings, but attendance of Fraternal Rituals, Formal, and
closed fraternal events will not be permitted until the event has been completed successfully and to the
satisfaction of the Judicial Committee. Upon executing a successful event, the member will be reinstated
into Good Standing (effective immediately) and may attend any and all chapter events. Failure to execute
a suitable event will result in permanent removal from the Eta Psi Chapter and Alpha Kappa Psi
Fraternity.
c. If any Suspended member is successfully reinstated into Good Standing (by completing their event or
achieving the required GPA), that member may not fall back into Bad Standing for the two active terms
immediately following their suspension (“Leave of Absence” terms do not count; the member must remain
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in Good Standing for the next two terms in which they are active participants in the chapter). If the
member does fall back into Bad Standing, they will be permanently removed from the Eta Psi Chapter and
Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity.
d. Expelled: A Student Member in “Expelled” status is an individual that has been permanently removed
from all rights of membership by a trial process.
e. Resigned: A Student Member in “Resigned” status is an individual that has permanently removed him
or herself from Fraternity membership.
1. Alpha Kappa Psi will have two Faculty Members. A Faculty Member is an individual who is an
officer of administration or a member on the regular faculty of commerce, economics, business, or
business administration (or their equivalent) and who has been duly initiated into Drexel University
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. The faculty members will not have voting privileges, nor can they
benefit from SAFAC funding.
a. One of these faculty members shall be a full time faculty member of Drexel University and service as
main liaison to the Office of Campus Activities (OCA).
b. The second faculty member can be a part or full time faculty member at Drexel University and
service as secondary liaison to the Office of Campus Activities (OCA).
1. An Alumni Member is an initiated member of Alpha Kappa Psi who is in good standing that is not
a student member. An alumni member will not have voting privileges, nor can they benefit from
SAFAC funding.
2. An Honorary Member is an individual who is not eligible to be a Student Member, Faculty
Member, or Alumni Member but to whom, subject to the approval of the Eta Psi Chapter Advisor,
Regional Director, and Fraternity President, membership is granted as an honor and distinction by
Drexel University. An honorary member will not have voting privileges, nor can they benefit from
SAFAC funding.
Section 4. An individual who is a member or a former member of any other professional fraternity in
commerce is NOT eligible to be a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. A member of Alpha Kappa Psi who joins
any other professional fraternity whose object and purpose, in the sole determination of the Board of
Directors of the Fraternity, is substantially identical to the objects and purpose of Alpha Kappa Psi shall be
terminated as a member thirty (30) days after notice is sent to the member explaining the reason for
termination and providing the member the opportunity to meet with the Board of Directors.
Section 5. A member who desires to transfer membership from the chapter of which he or she is a
member to this chapter (Eta Psi) may do so provided that: (i) the member presents to this chapter (Eta
Psi) verification from their original chapter stating that all financial obligations have been paid and that the
member is in Good Standing with the Fraternity, and (ii) this chapter (Eta Psi) has voted to admit said
member. Such member shall be referred to as an “Affiliated Member.” Voting procedures shall be the
same as used for admitting candidates into pledging (“The number of unfavorable votes needed to exclude
a candidate from pledgeship in the Eta Psi chapter shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of this
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chapter and shall be written into its bylaws”).
Section 6. No member in Good Standing shall be denied or abridged the right to vote or hold office.
Honorary Members, Faculty Members, Chapter Advisors, and those Student Members who are in Bad
Standing or Suspended, for either financial delinquency, non­attendance, or other disciplinary action which
has been taken by the chapter, shall not be eligible to vote or hold office in this chapter.
Section 7. The membership of a brother of Alpha Kappa Psi shall terminate upon receipt of that
member’s written resignation by the Chief Executive Officer of the Fraternity, pending written consent
from the VP of Finance that no money is owed. Membership is also terminated upon the member’s death.
Any resignation does not relieve the member of any obligations incurred or commitments made before the
resignation
*Resigning after the completion of the second week of the term DOES NOT relieve the
members’ debt. Dues must be paid for this period regardless of membership status.
ARTICLE VI
PLEDGING AND INITIATION
Section 1. Members of Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity shall be accepted and initiated into membership only
by and through a college chapter. There shall be no discrimination because of race, creed, sex, religion,
marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or handicap.
Section 2. The Eta Psi Chapter, under the direction of its Vice President of Administration and Vice
President of Membership, shall adopt a program of study on parliamentary procedure and on the history,
organization, administration and ideals of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity in conformity with the Handbook
of the Fraternity. This shall include a standard examination prepared by the Fraternity Office, which shall
be graded by the Eta Psi Chapter. The Eta Psi Chapter shall inform all of its pledges of the financial
obligations they will assume if initiated into membership.
Section 3. To qualify to enter pledging, each prospective pledge of the Eta Psi chapter must:
A. Be an undergraduate student enrolled at Drexel University
1. Meet all requirements and regulations with respect to Fraternity rushing and pledging prescribed
by Drexel University’s code of conduct.
2. Express their firm intention of completing a course of study in commerce, economics, business or
business administration, or their equivalent and of receiving a degree in the same.
3. Possess a grade point average of not less than 3.0. For incoming freshman, contingent of first
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term grades.
4. Have paid any required Pledge Fees in full; and
5. Be invited to join the Fraternity and approved for pledging by the members of this chapter.
Section 4. Voting to Admit Candidates into Pledging. Vote for pledging to the Fraternity may be taken at
any regular meeting of Eta Psi chapter, providing a quorum is present. The prospective pledge’s name
must be proposed by one (1) member of the Eta Psi Chapter and be seconded by another member, after
which the motion for vote must lay on the table for at least one (1) week before further action is taken
thereon. However, upon unanimous vote of the Eta Psi chapter, the provision requiring one (1) week
interval before voting may be waived. Voting shall always be by secret ballot. The number of unfavorable
votes needed to exclude a candidate from pledgeship in the Eta Psi chapter shall not exceed twenty five
percent (25%) of this chapter and shall be written into its bylaws. Upon request of any member, a
discussion may be held, and a second ballot shall be taken before recess or adjournment of the meeting. If
a proposed pledge is rejected, that individual’s name cannot again be proposed until the next pledge class is
founded. Similar ballots may be taken during the pledge period, such as during the MidCourt Ritual, to
determine whether pledges should continue in the pledge program.
1. If this chapter is required by its school administration to modify the voting procedures stated
above, it shall have the right to petition the Management Team for such change as is necessary to
meet said requirements. A three fourths (3/4) vote of the Management Team shall be required to
approve such petition.
Section 5. If any individual should fail to accept an invitation to membership extended by the Eta Psi
chapter within one (1) week without valid reason, said invitation shall automatically be withdrawn, subject
to the approval of the Executive Committee of this chapter.
Section 6. A pledge is the acceptance of an offer to join Alpha Kappa Psi, binding upon the pledge but
not upon the Fraternity. The pledge oath of The Ritual shall be administered by the Master of Rituals,
preferably in connection with a meeting of this chapter, after the candidate has been favorably voted upon.
Section 7. The Eta Psi Chapter shall present each pledge with an official pledge pin at the time of
pledging and instruct each pledge to wear that pledge pin on the left coat/jacket lapel, the left blouse/shirt
collar or on a sweater over the heart. Each pledge pin shall be paid for to this chapter by the pledge to
which it was assigned. The only Alpha Kappa Psi merchandise that pledges are permitted to wear is the
pledge pin.
Section 8. The minimum length of the pledge process shall be five (5) weeks. The maximum length of the
pledge period shall fifteen (15) weeks. Any pledge who does not complete all national requirements of the
pledge period shall be automatically dropped from pledging.
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Section 9. To qualify for initiation to this chapter’s membership each pledge must:
A. Fulfill the qualifications for admittance to the pledge period (Certification of a minimum grade point
average must be obtained from Drexel University);
1. Abstain from the consumption of alcohol and illegal substances.
2. Refrain from publishing national and local fraternal information, symbols, objects, and activities
through any medium.
a. Exceptions to the above requirement include dress code, pledge pin, and pledge binder.
1. Fulfill any additional requirements from Drexel University;
2. Have satisfactorily completed the pledge program and receive a passing grade (76%) on the
Fraternal Pledge Examination;
3. Have favorably appeared before the MidCourt and Court of Honor Rituals for Candidates as
specified in The Ritual of the Fraternity; provided, however, that the Regional Director and
Fraternity President may waive this requirement based upon extraordinary conditions or upon
prohibition by the college or university administration of Drexel University;
4. Have paid any required Initiation Fees in full; and
5. Be invited to and approved for membership by the members of this chapter.
*signature of all forms signifies adherence to these guidelines.
Section 10. At the end of the pledge period a final ballot must be taken to determine the eligibility of
pledges for The Ritual initiation. Voting procedures shall be the same as used for admitting candidates into
pledging, except that if rejected, the individual’s name cannot again be proposed until the entire pledge
program is repeated.
Section 11. All pre­ritualistic initiation ceremonies, regardless of their character, must be conducted in a
place where attendance is restricted to members and pledges only, where the activities cannot be
observed by others. These activities shall be strictly confined within a chapter’s house, meeting hall or
reserved room with controlled access, and shall be under the supervision of the Master of Rituals. Actions
or activities at these ceremonies that may be construed as demanding (physically or mentally) in nature is
expressly prohibited.
Section 12. The members of the Eta Psi Chapter may be initiated into the Fraternity only by the complete
initiation ceremony specified in The Ritual of the Fraternity. This chapter should use standard Ritual
regalia, available from the Heritage Center, for initiation and other chapter ceremonies. All equipment or
paraphernalia in initiation exercises is prohibited.
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Section 13. This chapter shall hold at least two (2) initiations during each academic year.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section 1. This chapter shall hold at least two (2) business meetings each month during the academic
year, at which a quorum shall be present.
Section 2. Business meetings of this chapter shall be determined due to the flexibility of dates made
available by the executive board.
Section 3. Business meetings of this chapter shall be conducted in conformance with the “Official
Procedure for Conduct of Meetings of Alpha Kappa Psi” and with Robert’s Rules of Order, newly
revised. The order of business shall be:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Opening according to Ritual Procedure
Reports from officers
Reports from standing committees
Reports from special committees
Unfinished (or Old) business
New business
Announcements
Adjournment according to Official Procedure
*Robert’s Rules of order MUST be utilized and enacted during every meeting
Section 4. Special meetings of this chapter may be called by the president or by a majority vote of the
Executive Committee. Notice of such special meetings must be given in writing to each member of this
chapter at least twenty four (24) hours before the scheduled starting time of the special meeting; said
written notice must state the time, place and purpose of the special meeting.
Section 5. Any Student Member who misses two (2) scheduled meetings or required events per term
without excuses acceptable to the Eta Psi Executive Committee shall be subject to the consequences as
stated in Article V, Letter A, Sub­Section 3. A member may appeal any Bad Standing or Suspension
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decision against them to the chapter’s Judicial Committee.
Section 6. In the absence of the President and the Vice President(s), any officers of this chapter may call
a meeting to order, and the membership shall then elect a member to preside for the duration of that
meeting, subject to the arrival of the president or vice president who shall preside whenever present.
Section 7. Cellular devices and Laptops must be silenced and ignored during meetings. Failure to do so
will prompt a warning from the Warden.
Section 8. Business Casual attire or Fraternity Letters must be worn during meetings. Consistent
deviation from dress code may warrant exclusion from the meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
CHAPTER OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of this chapter shall consist of the President, the Vice President of Administration,
the Vice President of Membership, Secretary, Vice President of Finance, the Master of Rituals, Vice
President of Public Relations, Vice President of Alumni Relations, Director of Fundraising, Director of
Technology, Director of Alumni Relations, Director of Marketing, and Warden. The President, the Vice
President(s), the Secretary, and the Master of Rituals shall be elected by the members of the Eta Psi
chapter from among this chapter’s members duly initiated and in good standing while other officer
positions shall be appointed by said elected officers. Faculty members, honorary members, and chapter
advisors shall not be eligible to serve nor vote to elect the chapter officers. The time of election and the
length of the terms of the Chapter Officers shall be left to the discretion of the Eta Psi Chapter; provided,
however, that no term shall be less than one term. In the event of a permanent vacancy in any elected
office of this chapter, a special election shall be held as soon as possible after the vacancy occurs. The
Chapter Secretary shall notify the Chief Executive Officer and the appropriate Regional Director of the
result of any such election within five (5) days of the election.
Section 2. Duties:
A. President: The President shall be the executive head of the Eta Psi chapter and shall be a full­time
undergraduate student at Drexel University. The President shall preside over its meetings and shall have
the power to call special meetings when considered necessary. The president shall enforce strict
observance of the laws and policies of the Fraternity shall decide points of order, shall have power to
appoint any officers or committees not provided for by the Constitution and Statutory Code of the
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Fraternity or the bylaws of this chapter. The President shall not be entitled to vote within this chapter
except: (a) in the election of the Chapter Congress Delegate and the alternate of this chapter; (b) in the
election of the Regional Delegate and alternate; (c) in the election of the Chapter Officers; (d) in the
election of candidates into membership or potential membership; and (e) in the event of a tie vote. The
president shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
1. In the event that a vacancy or vacancies occur within the executive committee of
the Eta Psi Chapter and no line of succession is defined in this chapter’s bylaws, the
following line of succession should be followed: President, Vice President of
Administration, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Membership, Secretary,
and Master of Rituals in that order.
2. The Eta Psi Chapter has voted to elect more than one vice president. The
designation and duties of this chapter’s vice presidents are as follows:
B. Vice President of Administration: Duties include but are not limited to assisting in the performance of
the President’s duties. Responsible for the operations of the chapter, which includes; committee
management, Annual Chapter Reporting, and communication between all officers and members. Will also
be responsible for the registration of the chapter as an official university student organization.
C. Vice President of Membership: Duties include but are not limited to the coordinating of all events
pertaining to recruitment of prospective members. Responsibilities include; RUSH event coordination,
correspondence with students, advertising events, and marketing strategy. Other responsibilities include the
management of the pledge education program. The Vice President of Membership is not allowed to take
a little during their term as Vice President of Membership.
D. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep accurate and complete minutes of all meetings of the Eta Psi
Chapter; shall be the custodian of all records, files, and documents of the Eta Psi Chapter, except the
financial books of account; shall be responsible for the general correspondence of the Eta Psi Chapter;
shall keep a record of all proposals for membership; shall keep a record of every initiate into the Eta Psi
Chapter, and shall keep a separate record of all pledges, initiations, suspensions, expulsions and deaths
within the Eta Psi Chapter and send duplicates of such records to the Chief Executive Officer within five
(5) days after the event thereof. The Secretary shall supply such reports as may be requested by the
Directors or the Officers of the Fraternity within five (5) days from receipt of such requests, and shall
have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
E. Vice President of Finance: The Vice President of Finance shall be a full­time undergraduate student
at Drexel University and keep an accurate account of all funds received and expended, and shall make
expenditures only upon authorizations of the Eta Psi President. The Vice President of Finance shall be the
custodian of all financial books of account of this chapter, which shall at all times be open to inspection and
examination by the Board of Directors or such individuals, committees, or task forces as it may appoint;
shall deposit all funds in the name of and to the credit of the Eta Psi Chapter; and shall prepare a budget
covering all necessary expenditures of the Eta Psi Chapter for the academic year at the beginning of the
fiscal year and send a copy thereof to the Chief Executive Officer. The Vice President of Finance shall
forward Fraternity Chapter fees paid in connection with the induction and initiation of new members
(“Pledge and Initiation Fees”) and membership records of new members to the Chief Executive Officer
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within five (5) days of their ceremonies; shall promptly forward to the Chief Executive Officer notification
when a member has graduated or left college or has been suspended or expelled; and shall furnish such
reports as may be requested by the Directors or the Officers of Alpha Kappa Psi within five (5) days
from receipt of such requests. The Vice President of Finance shall be bonded to the Chapter Congress
under a blanket bond covering all College Chapter Vice Presidents of Finance for the faithful performance
of their duties and shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of
Directors.
1. An audit shall be made immediately after the close of its fiscal year, If for any reason the Vice
President of Finance is unable to complete a term of office; an immediate interim audit shall follow. The
Vice President of Finance shall report directly to the Eta Psi membership, and a copy of the audit shall be
forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer. A separate monthly reconciliation of cash receipts and
disbursements shall be performed and the results shall be promptly reported to the Eta Psi Chapter.
2. The Vice President of Finance shall assist the vice president of administration in coordinating the Eta
Psi chapter’s effort to obtain a satisfactory standing in the yearly Alpha Kappa Psi Annual Chapter Report
system. The Vice President of Finance will further assist in obtaining, preparing, and filing all necessary
reports with the Regional Director and the Heritage Center.
F. Master of Rituals: The Master of Rituals shall be in direct charge and supervision of all ritualistic,
initiations, and secret work of the Eta Psi Chapter; shall conduct the office in strict accord with The Ritual
of Alpha Kappa Psi; and shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of
Directors. The Master of Rituals is not allowed to take a little during their term as Master of Rituals
G.
Vice President of Alumni Relations: The Vice President of Alumni Relations shall maintain
contact with graduates of Eta Psi and other chapters, and oversee the publication of The Sapphire
Newsletter, a source of information about the chapter for Alumni.
H.
Vice President of Public Relations: The Vice President of Public Relations shall be responsible for
maintaining relationships with student organizations, faculty, sororities, and other fraternities associated
with Drexel University. Additionally, the position shall maintain relationships and organize meetings with
other Alpha Kappa Psi chapters for events including, but not limited to, MidCourts, Honor Courts,
professional, service, social, or fundraising events.
I.
Warden: The Warden shall maintain the bylaws of the chapter and ensure that all present at
Brotherhood Meetings and Pledge Meetings are in good standing. In order to apply for the Warden
position, brothers must be student members for a minimum of one full calendar year.
J.
Director of Professionalism: The Director of Professionalism, with the help of the Professional
Program Committee, will plan and execute professional events hosted by the Eta Psi Chapter. In order to
apply for the Director of Professionalism position, brothers must be student members for a minimum of
one full calendar year.
Section 3. The officers of the Eta Psi chapter shall be elected during the Winter term of each school
year, and shall be installed in the last week of the term thereafter in accordance with the installation
ceremony of the Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi. Elected officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year;
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appointed officers shall serve for the same length of term, with the exception that appointed officers may
be removed from office at the discretion of the officer that made the appointment.
Section 4. No candidate for elected office shall be on probation (academic or disciplinary) by Drexel
University or the Eta Psi Chapter or be in arrears for any chapter obligation. If any elected officer
temporarily or permanently is placed on probation by Drexel University or bad standing by the Eta Psi
Chapter, or becomes in arrears for any financial obligation due to the Eta Psi chapter, that elected officer
shall be automatically disqualified from holding office and that specific elected office shall be declared
vacant. An election shall be held as soon as practicable to fill the vacant position.
Section 5. Each student and faculty member of the Eta Psi Chapter shall be notified either in person or in
writing by the chapter secretary of the date, time, and place of officer elections; said notice to be given at
least ten (10) days before the scheduled election.
Section 6. A candidate for elected office shall be declared elected when that member receives a number
of votes equal to majority of quorum present.
Section 7. An elected officer may be removed from office for disciplinary circumstances using the
guidelines in Article XI of these bylaws. Separate from disciplinary action, removal from office as a result
of the “vote of no confidence” is possible and must be approved by three­fourths (3/4) of the brothers
present in good standing during a chapter meeting at which a quorum is present. Such legislation must lie
on the table until the next chapter meeting, which shall be at least 48 hours. The officer removed shall not
be allowed to serve in said office for a period of not less than one year from the date of removal from said
office. In addition, the officer removed shall not be allowed to serve in any other elected office for a
period of not less than one semester or scholastic grading period from the date of removal from said
office. If an elected officer is removed from office, that office shall be declared vacant and an election
shall be held as soon as practical to fill the vacant office. The Eta Psi Chapter Secretary shall notify the
Chief Executive Officer, Regional Director, Chapter Advisor and Faculty Advisor of the results of any
such election within five (5) days of the election.
Section 8. It shall be the responsibility of all outgoing officers of the Eta Psi Chapter to personally give to
their successors all written materials, records, reports, and assets pertaining to the conduct and duties of
their respective office and also to personally instruct their successors in the proper administration of that
office. All written information shall be retained for a minimum of two (2) years. Incoming officers of the
Eta Psi Chapter will share the responsibility to seek out and receive all written materials, records, reports,
and assets as well as the counsel of the outgoing officer that precedes them in office.
Section 9: After presenting to Chapter, the Pledge Educator and Assistant Pledge Educator will be
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elected by a 60/40 vote with the Executive Committee having 60% of the vote and Chapter minus the
Executive Committee having 40% of the vote.
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
Section 1. The standing committees of the Eta Psi Chapter shall be the Executive, Alumni, Auditing,
Initiation, Membership, Annual Chapter Report, Pledge Instruction, Professional Program, Scholarship,
Service, and Social Committees. It is up to the discretion of the officers which committees will be in force
each year and how many members will be assigned to each.
1. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the management of the
Eta Psi Chapter at all times; the only exception being when a meeting of student members in good
standing, with a quorum established, is being conducted. The Executive Committee shall be
composed of the President, Vice President(s), Secretary, VP of Finance, and Master of Rituals,
and shall be chaired by the President.
2. Alumni Committee. The Alumni Committee shall interest alumni members of the Eta Psi Chapter
in the activities and programs of the Eta Psi Chapter, and shall attempt to secure the
understanding and support of alumni members for chapter goals. An alumni directory shall be kept
by this committee and updated on an annual basis. Such updates should be forwarded to the Chief
Executive Officer. The alumni secretary shall chair the Alumni Committee and appoint the
membership thereof.
3. Initiation Committee. The Initiation Committee shall assist in the supervision of all ritualistic,
initiations, and secret work of the Eta Psi Chapter, and shall share the responsibility to assure that
the Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi is properly conducted and observed. The master of rituals shall
chair the Initiation Committee and appoint the membership thereof.
4. Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall investigate and obtain prospective
members for the Eta Psi Chapter, and shall exercise general supervision of all rushing and
pledging activities of the Eta Psi Chapter.
5. Pledge Instruction Committee. The Pledge Instruction Committee shall be responsible for the
proper instruction of pledges in full compliance with the Pledge Manual, the Ritual of Alpha Kappa
Psi, the Constitution and Statutory Code, Robert’s Rules of Order newly revised, and these
Bylaws. The Pledge Instruction Committee shall administer to each qualified pledge the standard
examination prepared by the Chief Executive Officer and grade the examinations. A vice
president shall chair the Pledge Instruction Committee and appoint the membership thereof. The
Eta Psi President, in general, and the Vice President of Membership and/or Pledge Trainer(s),
specifically, are in charge of the Eta Psi Chapter’s Total Membership Education Program. If the
Eta Psi Chapter is reported to be hazing in any way, the President and Vice President of
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Membership and/or Pledge Trainer(s) will be held personally responsible for this chapter’s actions,
and may be personally disciplined by the removal of office or suspension of membership. The
discipline may be levied by the Chief Executive Officer with the consent of the Board of
Directors.
6. Professional Program Committee. The Professional Program Committee shall establish and
promote worthy professional activities for the benefit of the membership of the Eta Psi Chapter
and other business students. This Committee shall work with both faculty and alumni members to
achieve a comprehensive professional program.
7. Academic Committee. The Academic Committee shall keep a record of the grade average of
each member of the Eta Psi Chapter, and shall be further concerned with maintaining and
improving the scholarship of the members of the Eta Psi Chapter.
8. Service Committee. The Service Committee shall devise and conduct worthwhile projects to
benefit Drexel University, other students, or the community.
9. Social Committee. The Social Committee shall establish and promote a social program for the
benefit of the membership of the Eta Psi Chapter in compliance with all Board of Directors Risk
Management policies.
*All above committees will be elected with Presidential approval when necessary.
1. Judicial Committee. The Judicial Committee is chosen by the Vice President of Membership and
the Warden, and shall serve to make decisions regarding any necessary solutions if there is an
occurrence in which the bylaws are not respected.
Section 2. The president of the Eta Psi Chapter shall have the authority to preside over any committee of
this chapter, and also have the power to appoint any committee not provided for by the laws of Alpha
Kappa Psi or these Bylaws.
Section 3. Any member of any committee may be removed or replaced by the committee, officer, or
member who made the appointment to that committee, with the exception of those officers or members
who are specifically designated by these Bylaws to serve on a specific committee. Additionally, the
Judicial Committee must consist of a majority of Brothers not elected or appointed to the Executive Board.
Section 4. A majority vote of the members of any committee shall decide any questions before that
committee.
Section 5. All Standing Committees will provide a historical outline of prior years, to be retained for a
minimum of two (2) years.
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ARTICLE X
FINANCE
Section 1. The fiscal year of the Eta Psi Chapter shall commence on the first day of April and end on the
last day of the following March.
Section 2. A budget, covering all expected income and necessary expenses of the Eta Psi Chapter for the
coming fiscal year, shall be prepared by the Vice President of Finance at the beginning of each fiscal year.
This budget shall be discussed and approved by the Eta Psi Chapter, and a copy of the approved budget
shall be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer.
Section 3. The pledge fee of the Eta Psi Chapter shall be determined by Eta Psi and shall be due and
payable by each pledge before administration of the pledge oath. The Vice President of Finance shall pay
all Fraternity pledge fees to Alpha Kappa Psi, and send said fees to the Heritage Center within five (5)
days after induction of each new pledge. Payment of the pledge fee entitles each pledge to a pledge
manual and the use of an official pledge pin.
Section 4. The Fraternity initiation fee for each member shall be determined by the Chapter Congress and
payable in advance of initiation. The Vice President of Finance shall pay all Fraternity initiation fees to
Alpha Kappa Psi, and send said fees to the Heritage Center within five (5) days after induction of each
new member. For said Fraternity initiation fee each initiate shall receive one (1) official recognition pin, a
membership certificate, a subscription to The Diary until the next payable due date of membership dues.
Section 5. The Vice President of Finance shall pay to Alpha Kappa Psi, and send to the Heritage Center,
the semi­annual Fraternity student membership dues, as determined by the Chapter Congress, for each
member of this chapter prior to October 15 and February 15 of each year. Payment of dues shall entitle
members to receive The Diary. Payment of yearly dues in full will provide a discount for said members.
*Failure to pay dues on the allotted times will result in the sale of this personal debt to select credit
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agencies.
Section 6. The Vice President of Finance shall pay to Alpha Kappa Psi, and send to the Heritage Center,
the annual liability insurance premium amount, as determined by the Board of Directors, for each member
of the Eta Psi Chapter prior to October 15 of each year.
Section 7. The Eta Psi Chapter may assess its own dues and fees provided same are not less than the
Fraternity dues and fees determined by the Chapter Congress.
Section 8. The Vice President of Finance shall deposit all funds in the name of and credit of Eta Psi, and
shall make expenditures only upon the written authorization of the Eta Psi Chapter President. The Vice
President of Finance shall be bonded to the Chapter Congress under a blanket bond covering all College
Chapter treasurers for the faithful performance of their duties and shall have such further powers and
duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
Section 9. The Vice President of Finance shall review at each chapter meeting all revenue and
expenditure items since the previous chapter meetings. The Vice President of Finance shall review all
amounts owed to this chapter including the names of those who owe funds, and indicate the age of all
receivables discussed.
Section 10. The bylaws of the Eta Psi chapter may provide for a sinking fund to be used by an
appropriate housing corporation for the building or purchase of a chapter house or for the maintenance of
a chapter office. No housing corporation shall own or lease property before incorporation under the laws
of the state in which the property is located. In addition, the Board of Directors must approve all housing
corporations.
Section 11. In the case of unexpected, unfortunate circumstances, a member may be relieved of his
semi­annual Fraternity student membership dues. This must be approved by a majority vote of the
Brotherhood, following a brief speech by the requesting member.
ARTICLE XI
DISCIPLINE
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Section 1. Any member who is deemed guilty of violating any of the provisions of the Ritual of Alpha
Kappa Psi, the Articles of Incorporation, the Constitution and Statutory Code, Bylaws, rules, regulations, or
edicts which have been properly approved, or who divulges any of the secrets of the Fraternity or who
violates the fundamental laws thereof, or who is deemed guilty of gross improper conduct shall be subject
to fine, reprimand, suspension, or expulsion after a proper review by the Judicial Committee.
Section 2. Upon the knowledge or receipt of any alleged violation by a member under the guidelines
stated in Section 1 of these bylaws, the alleged violations will be investigated and judged in accordance
with the Fraternity’s Policy on Disciplinary Procedures as well as the Judicial Committee.
Section 3. A student member who fails to pay dues or fees within thirty (30) days following the deadline
set by the Vice President of Finance will be placed in bad standing. After thirty (30) days of financial
delinquency, the member shall receive a warning notice from the Eta Psi Chapter explaining the reason for
being removed from good standing and the possible future consequence of suspension. The member will
be provided an opportunity to pay the amounts due, or alternatively, the opportunity to meet with the
Regional Director, or the Judicial Committee, to explain the failure to pay. Any member who fails to pay
dues or fees or make alternative arrangements within sixty (60) days following the deadline set by the
Vice President of Finance shall be suspended from the Eta Psi Chapter. An interest charge will be added
to this outstanding balance and will only be relieved by payment of the debt. Any debt owed to the chapter
after ninety (90) days will be sold to a local creditor, and payment shall be directed accordingly. Any
member whose membership in Alpha Kappa Psi has been suspended for nonpayment of dues or fees may
be reinstated at the discretion of the Regional Director upon repayment of such amounts as may be
determined and submitted by the Eta Psi Chapter.
Section 4. Any student member who misses two (2) scheduled meetings or required events per term
without excuses acceptable to the Eta Psi Judicial Committee shall be subject to the consequences as
stated in Article V, Letter A, Sub­Section 3.
Section 5. Members who have been placed in bad standing or suspended, for either financial delinquency
or nonattendance, have lost the right to vote until they come out of bad standing or suspension, and are not
to be counted in determination of a quorum for the Eta Psi Chapter.
Section 6. The Eta Psi Chapter may assess fines, in accordance with the procedures as the Board of
Directors shall establish, against any member for reason of financial delinquency, unexcused absence,
lateness or any other failure, and which is necessary to preserve and encourage chapter discipline.
Section 7. A Quarterly Brother Report shall be recorded throughout the quarter, marking the attendance
and participation of members at Chapter activities such as meetings, trips, fundraising events, social
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events, and professional events. Every member of the Eta Psi Chapter shall be required to accumulate a
certain number of points for said events, the requirements of which are set every term by the President
and Vice President of Membership. Failure to accumulate the required sum of points will result in the
consequences outlined in Article V, Letter A, Sub­Section 3.
Section 8. A member may appeal any Bad Standing or Suspension decision against them to the chapter’s
Judicial Committee, within reasonable time.
ARTICLE XII
EMBLEMS AND AWARDS
Section 1. The Eta Psi Chapter shall confer annually the Alpha Kappa Psi scholarship award upon a
student of the senior class in Drexel University. The manner, condition, rules, and regulations for making
the award shall be at the discretion of the Eta Psi Chapter; however, the recipient of the award must be
pursuing a degree in the school or department of business, and must have taken two (2) full academic
years of scholastic work at that institution. The award may be either in the form of the Alpha Kappa Psi
scholarship key or the Alpha Kappa Psi scholarship tablet, or both, and a certificate suitable for framing.
Section 2. No jewelry or other merchandise for which Alpha Kappa Psi has purchase agreements shall
be purchased by the Eta Psi Chapter, except in compliance with such agreements.
Section 3. The Eta Psi Chapter shall not offer or confer any awards which bear the seal, coat of arms or
official name of Alpha Kappa Psi without having first obtained the approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 4. The official badge of Alpha Kappa Psi shall be worn only by a fully initiated member of Alpha
Kappa Psi Fraternity or by a member of the immediate family or prospective spouse.
ARTICLE XIII
GENERAL
Section 1. The Eta Psi Chapter shall observe October 5th, the date of the founding of Alpha Kappa Psi
Fraternity, with appropriate exercise.
Section 2. The Eta Psi chapter shall observe May 20th, the birthday of the incorporation of Alpha Kappa
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Psi Fraternity, with appropriate exercises.
Section 3. The Eta Psi chapter shall observe the date of the installation of this chapter on June 8th, with
appropriate exercise.
Section 4. The Eta Psi Chapter shall elect a Chapter Congress Delegate and an alternate delegate prior
to the date of the annual meeting. The Eta Psi Chapter’s delegate shall be a member in Good Standing
with the chapter and shall have at least one (1) full academic year of undergraduate studies remaining
prior to graduation at the time of the election.
Section 5. Upon the request of the Regional Director, the Eta Psi Chapter shall furnish the names of
three (3) resident Alumni Members or Faculty Members who are qualified to serve as Chapter Advisor.
Section 6. These bylaws may be rescinded, changed, or amended, and provisions hereof may be waived
only by a three­fourths vote of the Eta Psi Chapter. No amendment or waiver contrary to the
requirements of the Constitution, Statutory Code, Ritual, or Statement of Policy of the Board of Directors
shall have any force or effect.
Adopted by Alpha Kappa Psi on _____September 15, 2009_____
Modified for the Eta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi on ____May 3rd, 2012__ ___
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