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====== Amendment Log ======

===== March 17, 2010 =====

**Added:**
  3.3.1.6.1 All Active members of Rho chapter will be required to submit an unofficial transcript to the secretary by the 2nd week of each semester.
  3.3.1.6.2 Any Active member that falls below said GPA will be placed on probationary status. They will have a semester to raise their GPA to a 2.25; during which, they will be required to log study hours with the chapter, to ensure that their grades are improving.
 ** *To have a clearer understanding of the consequences and actions taken regarding GPA requirements.**


**Read:**
  It will be the purpose of Rho Chapter to promote and stimulate interests in music and musical organizations at Northern Michigan University and the surrounding community. Rho Chapter will strive to support ensembles, and actively promote fellowship among musicians everywhere.
  
**Changed:**
  2.1 To honor those outstanding men and women who have devoted their time and efforts to the musical organizations at Northern Michigan University.
  2.2 To stimulate interest in the musical organizations at Northern Michigan University.
  2.3 To advance music to its proper place as an educational subject at Northern Michigan University.
  2.4 To actively promote fellowship among musicians at Northern Michigan University.
** *Changed to mirror the [[policies:national-constitution|National Constitution]].**

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**Read:**
  3.2.1 Any individual who demonstrates special interest in music on campus or who has completed two (2) semesters with distinction in a recognized musical organization of Northern Michigan University and having achieved academic standing of no less than sophomore level will be eligible for membership in Rho Chapter of Mu Beta Psi.
  
**Changed:**
  3.2.1 Any individual who demonstrates a special interest in music on the campus of Northern Michigan University, and having completed no less than one (1) semester of education at an accredited higher learning institution.
  
** *Allows participation of freshmen and those who do not participate in school-sanctioned ensembles.**

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**Deleted:**
  3.2.2.2 During pledge training, each pledge will be required to read the National Constitution, Hazing Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy, and abridged Chapter By-Laws (without Pledging information) before a pledge can be formally initiated into the Brotherhood. 
** *Changed to follow amendment that was approved to the National Constitution, striking abridged and (without pledging information).**

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**Added**
  9 ARTICLE Ⅸ – PLEDGING REGULATION
   9.1 Pledging Policy
    9.1.1 General pledge procedures will be subject to Chapter policy.
    9.1.2 All subsequent pledging policy will be subject to the discretion of the Pledgemaster unless overridden by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the Active Brothers.
    9.1.3 Pledging will be discussed in a Pledging Committee report at all meetings during pledging.
   9.2 Initiation
    9.2.1 Informal Initiation
     9.2.1.1 The Informal Initiation Ritual is subject to review by the Board of Trustees. In accordance with National Policy, the Board of Trustees has final authority over the content of the Informal Initiation Ritual.
     9.2.1.2 Changes to the events of Informal Initiation must be approved by a three-fourths (¾) vote of the Active Brotherhood.
    9.2.2 Formal Initiation
     9.2.2.1 The formal initiation will be as set forth by National Policy.
     9.2.2.2 The formal initiation will be conducted by the Pledgemaster and the storage and safekeeping of any items associated with formal initiation is the responsibility of the Pledgemaster.
** *Required by National Policy.**

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**Added:**
  10 ARTICLE Ⅹ – CHAPTER FINANCE
    10.1 The fiscal year for Rho Chapter begins July 1 and concludes June 30.
    10.2 All monetary disbursements made by the Treasurer not associated with a budget item must be approved by a majority vote of all Active brothers.
    10.3 The Chapter President and Treasurer will be cosigners on all Chapter bank accounts.
** *Required per National policy**

===== November 22, 2010 =====

**Added:**
  4.8.1 The power to appoint and abolish committees will reside with the President. The committees shall be as follows:
    4.8.1.1 Advertising and Marketing Committee
    4.8.1.2 By-Laws Committee
    4.8.1.3 Chapter Maintenance Committee
    4.8.1.4 Fundraising and Finance Committee
    4.8.1.5 History and Archive Committee
    4.8.1.6 Pledge Committee
    4.8.1.7 Service Committee
    4.8.1.8 Technology Committee
    4.8.1.9 Social Committee
** *Clarified which committees are necessary for the proper functioning of Rho Chapter.**

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**Added:**
  4.8.6 The Service Committee Chair shall be an elected position. Elections for this position will be held every semester per election protocol for officers.
** *Distinguished Service Committee Chair as an elected committee head instead of being appointed by the President**

===== April 20, 2011 =====

**Added:**
  9.1.4 The Pledging Policy and procedures shall be contained in the Pledgemaster’s handbook.
  9.1.5 The Pledgemaster’s handbook shall hold the same weight as the Chapter By-Laws.
  9.1.6 The process for amending the Pledging Policy shall follow the procedures set for amending the Chapter By-Laws.
  9.1.7 Following the conclusion of the pledging season, the Pledge committee shall review the Pledging Policy and suggest amendments to the Chapter.

** *Gave a location for all rules concerning pledging and the review provides time for reflection and opinions about the pledging season**

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**Added:**
  3.6.6 Once a vote is passed or denied by a majority vote, the Brotherhood at Rho Chapter must abide by the decision.
    3.6.6.1 If a significant problem arises as a consequence of the vote, an Active Brother may bring concerns to a ranking officer within the Chapter, and it will be discussed at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
    
** *Clarification of the voting process.**

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**Added:**
  4.8.7 All committees will be made up of a maximum of four (4) official members in addition to a committee chairperson.
    4.8.7.1 In the event that more than four (4) Brothers wish to serve on a certain committee, official members shall be chosen by means of letters of intent submitted to the committee chairperson.
    4.8.7.2 All committee meetings shall be open to the Brotherhood, however only committee members shall cast an official vote.
    4.8.7.3 The committee chairperson shall only cast their vote in the event of a tie.
  4.8.8 Committees that are delinquent in meeting at least once (1) a month will be subject to review by the Executive committee. 
  
** *Clarification of committee specifics, including membership, voting, and delinquency consequences.**

===== September 23, 2011 =====

**Read:**
  4.8.1.1 Advertising and Marketing Committee
  4.8.1.2 By-Laws Committee
  4.8.1.3 Chapter Maintenance Committee
  4.8.1.4 Fundraising and Finance Committee
  4.8.1.5 History and Archive Committee
  4.8.1.6 Pledge Committee
  4.8.1.7 Service Committee
  4.8.1.8 Technology Committee
  4.8.1.9 Social Committee
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.1 By-Laws Chapter Maintenance Committee
  4.8.1.2 Fundraising and Finance Committee
  4.8.1.3 History and Archive Committee
  4.8.1.4 Pledge Committee
  4.8.1.5 Public Relations Advertising and Marketing Committee (PRAM)
  4.8.1.6 Service Committee
  4.8.1.7 Technology Committee
** *Combined and established appropriate committees.**

===== October 7, 2011 =====

**Added:**
  4.3.1.5 Schedules will be collected from the Brotherhood by the President no later than the Monday before the semester begins in order to schedule weekly meetings
** *Added to allow meeting time to be established promptly at the beginning of each semester**

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**Added:**
  4.3.4.10 Treasurer is to establish a budget for each committee based off previous spending records and present it to the Brotherhood no later than the second regularly scheduled meeting, for approval
** *Added to allow a more structured and timely use of funds.**

===== November 4, 2011 =====

**Read:**
  3.2.1 Any individual who demonstrates a special interest in music on the campus of Northern Michigan University, and having completed no less than one (1) semester of education at an accredited higher learning institution.
**Changed:**
  3.2.1 Any individual who demonstrates a special interest in music on the campus of Northern Michigan University, or having completed no less than one (1) semester of education at an accredited higher learning institution
** *Added to allow first semester freshman to pledge**

===== February 3, 2012 =====

**Read:**
  6.2.4 Three-quarters (¾) of all Active members shall constitute a quorum for an election meeting. For all other meetings one-half (½) of all Active members shall constitute a quorum.
**Changed:**
  6.2.4 Three-quarters (¾) of all Active members shall constitute a quorum for an election meeting. For all other meetings two-thirds (⅔) of all Active members shall constitute a quorum. 
** *Changed quorum for General Business meetings to two-thirds (⅔) to have higher attendance.**

===== April 1, 2012 =====

**Read:**
  4.2.2 Nominees to all offices will be Active. 
**Changed:**
  4.2.2 The Secretary and Treasurer must have at least one (1) semester of Active membership at the time of election. In the event that no Active member has (1) semester of Active membership or no eligible Active wishes to hold these positions, those members with the most seniority will be eligible for these offices.
  4.2.3 Nominees to all offices will be Active.
** *Added membership minimum requirements for Secretary and Treasurer to ensure Brotherhood experience by all Executive Committee members, renumbered as necessary.**

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**Read:**
  2.8.4 Member-at-Large will be responsible for all National correspondence, with the cooperation of the Executive Committee. 
**Changed:**
  4.3.6.2.6 Member-at-Large will be responsible for all National correspondence, with the cooperation of the Executive Committee. 
** *Moved from Article Ⅳ section 8 and renumbered accordingly.**

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**Read:**
  Appendix A II.2.3 Active Brothers are required to perform a minimum number of Sales Committee Events and a minimum number of Music Committee Events every semester, as set by the respective chairs and approved by a two-thirds (⅔) majority vote of the Brotherhood. 
**Changed:**
  Appendix A II.2.3 Active Brothers are required to perform a minimum number of Fundraising and Fundraising and Finance Committee Events and a minimum number of Music Committee Events every semester, as set by the respective chairs and approved by a two-thirds (⅔) majority vote of the Brotherhood. 
** *Changed in order to correspond with the names of our committees.**

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**Added:**
  3.6.4 An Active may cast an absentee ballot on the offering of a bid, acceptance of new members, and the election or impeachment of officers only if they are excused from the meeting at which the votes are being taken. The Active must give the handwritten sealed ballot to the highest-ranking officer not involved prior to the meeting at which the vote is going to be taken. An absentee ballot for the election of officers will be nullified should a new candidate run for the office. 
** *Added to accept only Ballots personally handed to the highest-ranking officer. Making Emailed/spoken or other forms of ballots null and void. **

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**Amendment to an Amendment:**
  Appendix B: Amendments to the By-Laws log
  March 17, 2010
  3 ARTICLE Ⅲ- MEMBERSHIP
    3.1 Section 3- Types of Membership
      3.1.1 Active
        3.1.1.6 A student who maintains a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
          3.1.1.6.1 All actives of Rho chapter will be required to submit an unofficial transcript to the secretary by the 2nd week of each semester.
          3.1.1.6.2 Any active that falls below said GPA will be placed on probationary status. They will have a semester to raise their GPA to a 2.25; during which, they will be required to log study hours with the chapter, to ensure that their grades are improving.
  * Changed to have a clearer understanding of the consequences and action
** *Updated amendment because it lacked a location of reference. \\ *Nullified by the uniformed reformatting of the By-Laws.**

===== April 8, 2012 =====

**Added:**
  4.3.3.6 The Secretary will take minutes at all General Business meetings.
** *Added task to correlate with how we run general meetings.**

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**Added:**
  4.1.1 The power to appoint and abolish committees will reside with the President. The committees shall be as follows:
    4.1.1.1 By-Laws Chapter Maintenance Committee (Vice President and MAL are ex-officio members)
    4.1.1.2 Fundraising and Finance Committee (Treasurer is an ex-officio member)
    4.1.1.3 History and Archive Committee (Historian is an ex-officio member)
    4.1.1.4 Pledge Committee (Pledge Master and APM are ex-officio members) 
    4.1.1.5 Public Relations Advertising and Marketing committee (PRAM)
    4.1.1.6 Service Committee
    4.1.1.7 Technology Committee
    4.1.1.8 Social Committee
** *Added to show members of the committees.**

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**Added:**
  4.3.1.6 The President is responsible for keeping the Charter of Rho Chapter.
** *Added to find placement of Charter.**

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**Added:**
  4.3.5.8 The Historian is charged with keeping the Plaques of Rho chapter
** *Added to determine where the Plaques are officially kept.**

===== April 1, 2013 =====

**Added:**
  Appendix A.Ⅱ.5.1 The Closed Smoker, Pinning, Informal Initiations, and Formal Initiations and all overnighters will be Mandatory Individual Events as scheduled by the Pledgemaster and will be exempt from the time requirement as stated in Section Ⅱ-1-2 of this policy.   
** *Events were added per-request of the Pledgemaster to ensure attendance of Brothers at the events.**

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**Added:**
  3.3.1.5 A student who serves on at least one (1) committee excluding periods of transition. 
** *Added to keep Brothers in Good Standing after election times and unexpected transitional Periods. This is referring to Brothers who return from studying abroad, Student Teaching, and leave of personal absence so they may remain in good standing until they are on a committee**

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**Added:**
  4.9 Appointees
    4.9.1 The power to appoint the following positions shall reside with the President
    4.9.1.1 All committee heads (excluding service chair)
    4.9.1.2 National Committee on Expansion
    4.9.1.3 Parliamentarian
    4.9.1.4 Webmaster
** *Added to have a section regarding appointees**

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**Deleted:**
  4.8. Committees and Appointees
** *Nullified by the addition of 4.9 Appointees**

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**Added:**
  Appendix A.Ⅱ. 1.3. Motion must be approved before or during the second General Business meeting after the Fundraising and Finance, Music, and Service Committees have been established individually during the semester in which the event first occurs. 
** *Added to allow time for committees to meet before establishing Mandatory Group Events.**

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**Read:**
  4.8.6 All committees will be made up of a maximum of four (4) official members in addition to a committee chairperson and all ex officio members.
**Changed:**
  4.8.6 All committees will be made up of a maximum of six (6) official members in addition to a committee chairperson and all ex officio members
** *Changed to correlate with growing numbers**

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**Read:**
  4.8.6.1 In the event that more than four (4) Brothers wish to serve on a certain committee, official members shall be chosen by means of letters of intent submitted to the committee chairperson. 
**Changed:**
  4.8.6.1 In the event that more than six (6) Brothers wish to serve on a certain committee, official members shall be chosen by means of letters of intent submitted to the committee chairperson.
** *Changed to correlate with growing numbers.**

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**Deleted:**
  4.6.2 If practical, nominations for the offices of Vice President and Secretary will be conducted by the third (3rd) to last meeting of the fall semester and election of the Vice President and Secretary will be conducted by the second (2nd) to last meeting of the fall semester.
** *To clear up confusion about when elections are to take place.**

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**Read:**
  4.6.3 All nominations must be seconded.
  4.6.4 Any member nominated for an office will be permitted to decline the nomination.
  4.6.5 Nominations for all offices will be closed prior to adjourning the meeting at which elections are held and may be reopened at the next regularly scheduled meeting by the President or by a motion of any Active member.
  4.6.6 Prior to voting for a particular office, nominees will declare their qualifications for this office in an appropriate manner.
**Changed:**
  4.6.2 All nominations must be seconded.
  4.6.3 Any member nominated for an office will be permitted to decline the nomination.
  4.6.4 Nominations for all offices will be closed prior to adjourning the meeting at which elections are held and may be reopened at the next regularly scheduled meeting by the President or by a motion of any Active member.
  4.6.5 Prior to voting for a particular office, nominees will declare their qualifications for this office in an appropriate manner. 
** *Renumbered due to the deletion of previous subsections.**

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**Deleted:**
  3.6.4 An Active may cast an absentee ballot on the offering of a bid, acceptance of new members, and the election or impeachment of officers only if they are excused from the meeting at which the votes are being taken. The Active must give the handwritten sealed ballot to the highest-ranking officer not involved prior to the meeting at which the vote is going to be taken. An absentee ballot for the election of officers will be nullified should a new candidate run for the office. 
** *Removed to exclude Brothers who were not present for the discussion of Acceptance of new Brothers and the offering of a bid.**

===== February 16, 2014 =====

**Read:**
  3.3.4.2.4 Any member that remains Inactive for one (1) year will be eligible for Executive Review
**Changed:**
  3.3.4.2.4 Inactive members are required to meet with a member of the Executive Committee at the end of each semester of inactivity. They will then be eligible for Executive Review. 
** *To encourage communication between the Chapter and its Inactives, made Executive Review a secondary option.**

===== November 30, 2014 =====

**Read:**
  4.8.1.1 By-Laws Chapter maintenance Committee (Vice President and MAL are ex officio members).
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.1 Chapter maintenance and By-Laws Committee (Vice President and MAL are ex- officio members)
** *Proper title of the committee.**

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**Read:**
  4.3.1.6 The President is responsible for keeping the Charter of Rho Chapter. 
**Changed:**
  4.3.1.6 The President is responsible for the safekeeping of the Charter and the Mascot of Rho Chapter
** *To ensure the safety of the Charter and the Mascot, whether with the President or in a location they deem fit.**

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**Read:**
  4.4.3 No members elected to an office, except for the office of Historian, prior to the fifth (5) week of fall term will succeed themselves in office.
**Changed**
  4.4.3 Any member elected to an office, prior to the fifth (5) week of fall term, cannot succeed themselves in office. 
***Clarification purposes.**

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**Added:**
  4.4.3.1 The office of Historian is exempt
***Clarification purposes**

===== January 25, 2015 =====

**Read:**
  4.2.4. Nominees to all offices will be Active.
**Changed:**
  4.2.4. Nominees to all offices must be Active.

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**Read:**
  4.3.4.2 The Treasurer will be responsible for keeping a running account of all financial records in an accounting format and will be prepared to give a report of financial status of Rho Chapter at each regularly scheduled meeting. 
**Changed:**
  4.3.4.2 The Treasurer will be responsible for keeping a running account of all financial records in an accounting format and must be prepared to give a report of financial status of Rho Chapter at each regularly scheduled meeting.
***To clarify the duty of the position.**

===== February 8, 2015 =====

**Read:**
  4.8.1.4 Pledge Committee (Pledge Master and APM are ex officio members)
  9.1.4 Following the conclusion of the pledging season, the Pledge committee shall review the Pledging Policy and suggest amendments to the Chapter. 
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.4 Pledging Committee (Pledge Master and APM are ex officio members)
  9.1.4 Following the conclusion of the pledging season, the Pledging Committee shall review the Pledging Policy and suggest amendments to the Chapter. 
***To establish consistency with naming conventions throughout the By-Laws.**

===== February 22, 2015 =====

**Added:**
  4.9.2 Duties of Appointees
    4.9.2.1 All committee heads are responsible for running their respective committee meetings and ensuring they have one meeting a month.
    4.9.2.2 National Committee on Expansion Representative is responsible for attending all National Committee on Expansion meetings and being a liaison between Rho Chapter and the National Committee on Expansion.
    4.9.2.3 Parliamentarian
      4.9.2.3.1 The Parliamentarian is responsible for explaining and enforcing parliamentary procedures.
      4.9.2.3.2 The Parliamentarian is responsible for keeping and updating the By-Laws as amendments are made.
      4.9.2.3.3 The Parliamentarian and NITC chair are the only ones who are permitted to hold the editable electronic copies of the By-Laws. 
***To clarify the roles of appointed positions and to give the Parliamentarian the duty of editing the By-Laws**

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**Read:**
  4.3.6.2.6 Member-at-Large will be responsible for all National correspondence with the cooperation of the Executive Committee. 
**Changed:**
  4.3.6.2.4 Member-at-Large will be responsible for all National correspondence with the cooperation of the Executive Committee. 
***Renumbered due to the deletion of the preceding subsections.**

===== March 15, 2015 =====

**Added:**
  4.9.2.4 Webmaster
    4.9.2.4.1 The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the Rho Chapter website.
    4.9.2.4.2 The Webmaster is responsible for attending all National Information Technology Committee meetings and being a liaison between Rho Chapter and NITC.
    4.9.2.4.3 The Webmaster is responsible for being the head of the Rho Chapter Technology Committee. 
***To clarify the roles of appointed positions and to give the Parliamentarian the duty of editing the By-Laws**

===== March 29, 2015 =====

**Added:**
  4.3.2.5 Vice President is an ex officio member of the Chapter Maintenance and By-Laws Committee.
  4.3.5.9 Historian is the head of the History and Archive Committee.
    4.3.7.3.4 Pledgemaster is the head of the Pledging Committee.
    4.3.7.3.4.1 Assistant Pledgemaster is an ex officio member of the Pledging Committee.
    4.9.2.3.4 Parliamentarian is an ex officio member of the Chapter Maintenance and By-Laws Committee.
***Added to clarify and reiterate who is an ex officio member of what committee**

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**Added:**
  4.8.1.1 Chapter Executive Committee**
***Added because the Executive Committee was not part of the list of committees.**

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**Read:**
  4.8.1.1 Chapter Maintenance and By-Laws Committee (Vice President and Parliamentarian are ex officio members)
  4.8.1.2 Fundraising and Finance Committee (Treasurer is an ex officio member)
  4.8.1.3 b
  4.8.1.4 History and Archive Committee (Historian is an ex officio member)
  4.8.1.5 Pledging Committee (Pledge Master and APM are ex officio members)
  4.8.1.6 Public Relations Advertising and Marketing Committee (PRAM)
  4.8.1.7 Service Committee
  4.8.1.8 Technology Committee
  4.8.1.9 Social Committee
  4.8.1.10 Music Committee
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.2 Chapter Maintenance and By-Laws Committee (Vice President and MAL are ex officio members)
  4.8.1.3 Fundraising and Finance Committee (Treasurer is an ex officio member)
  4.8.1.4 History and Archive Committee (Historian is an ex officio member)
  4.8.1.5 Pledging Committee (Pledge Master and APM are ex officio members)
  4.8.1.6 Public Relations Advertising and Marketing Committee (PRAM)
  4.8.1.7 Service Committee
  4.8.1.8 Technology Committee
  4.8.1.9 Social Committee
  4.8.1.10 Music Committee 
***Renumbered due to the addition of 4.8.1.1 Chapter Executive Committee.**

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**Read:**
  4.8.1.2 Chapter Maintenance and By-Laws Committee (Vice President and MAL are ex officio members)
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.2 Chapter Maintenance and By-Laws Committee (Vice President and Parliamentarian are ex officio members)
***Changed do to the Parliamentarians added duty of editing the By-Laws, rendered MAL an unnecessary ex officio member.**

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**Read:**
  Two Pledgemasters will be elected, the first to act as Pledgemaster and the second to act as Assistant Pledgemaster. 
**Changed:**
  4.3.7.1 Two Pledgemasters will be elected, the first to act as Pledgemaster and the second to act as Assistant Pledgemaster. 
***Added numbering because there was previously none.**

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**Read:**
  4.3.7.1 Election will be held at the discretion of the President.
  4.3.7.2 The Assistant Pledgemaster will automatically succeed the Pledgemaster unless the Brotherhood votes to remove them from the office.
  4.3.7.3 The duties of the Pledgemasters will be: 
**Changed:**
  4.3.7.2 Election will be held at the discretion of the President.
  4.3.7.3 The Assistant Pledgemaster will automatically succeed the Pledgemaster unless the Brotherhood votes to remove them from the office.
  4.3.7.4 The duties of the Pledgemasters will be: 
***Renumbered due to the proper numbering of 4.3.7.1**

===== April 5, 2015 =====

**Deleted:**
  4.8.1.4 History and Archive Committee (Historian is an ex officio member)
***The Historian is the head of the History and Archive Committee, no need for them to be listed as an ex officio member.**

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**Read:**
  4.8.1.5 Pledging Committee (Pledge Master and APM are ex officio members) 
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.5 Pledging Committee (APM is an ex officio member)
***The Pledgemaster is the head of the Pledging Committee, no need for them to be listed as an ex officio member.**

===== April 12, 2015 =====

**Added:**
  4.9.1.1 All Committee heads (excluding Pledgemaster, Historian, and Service chair)
***Added to clarify that the Pledgemaster and Historian, along with the Service chair, are heads of their respective committees, but are not appointed by the President like the other heads of committees, unless the vote results in a no confidence.**

===== April 26, 2015 =====

**Added:**
  3.3.3.1 An Honorary member will be any person whom the membership feels has made outstanding contributions toward the purpose of Rho Chapter, for whom standard membership would be inappropriate, and who has been granted such membership by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the Active members. An Honorary member will have the right to attend meetings and Fraternity functions, but will not be required to pay fees or dues, will not have the right to vote and will not hold any Chapter office. Each Honorary member's initiation fee will be paid by the Chapter.
  3.3.4.1 There will be two (2) categories of Inactive membership: Voluntary and Involuntary.
  4.1.1 The elected officers will be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member-at-Large (MAL), Historian and the Pledgemaster.
  4.5.1 In the case that the President is unable to complete the term of office, the Order of Ascension will be:
***Added numbering because there was previously none.**

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**Read:**
  3.3.4.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive and an explanation of the circumstances involved. The Committee must either accept or reject the petition by a majority decision. If the petition is rejected, the member must then choose to remain Active or be declared Involuntary Inactive.
  3.3.4.2 Involuntary Inactive members will be Active members who have been declared Inactive by a majority decision of the Executive Committee by the end of the first five (5) weeks of the semester for non-participation in mandatory Chapter functions or excessive delinquency in financial payments.
  3.3.4.2.1 Any Brother failing to meet the requirements for active status will be asked to go inactive voluntarily, or will be subject to Executive Review, and possibly be declared Involuntary Inactive.
  3.3.4.2.2 All Inactive members will have no vote, will not pay dues, and will forfeit all privileges normally afforded to Active members, except that Voluntary Inactives will be allowed to wear the insignia and symbols of the Fraternity. Any and all fees and dues paid prior to becoming inactive will be forfeited to Rho Chapter. 
  3.3.4.2.3 All Inactive members will be required to abide by all current policies of the National Fraternity.
  3.3.4.2.4 Inactive members are required to meet with a member of the Executive Committee at the end of each semester of inactivity. They will then be eligible for Executive Review.
  3.3.4.2.5 To return to Active membership, the Inactive member must appear before the Active members for a vote of confidence. A simple majority vote of those eligible members present will reinstate full membership privileges and responsibilities. 
**Changed:**
  3.3.4.1.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive and an explanation of the circumstances involved. The Committee must either accept or reject the
petition by a majority decision. If the petition is rejected, the member must then choose to remain Active or be declared Involuntary Inactive.
  3.3.4.1.2 Involuntary Inactive members will be Active members who have been declared Inactive by a majority decision of the Executive Committee by the end of the first five (5) weeks of the semester for non-participation in mandatory Chapter functions or excessive delinquency in financial payments.
  3.3.4.1.2.1 Any Brother failing to meet the requirements for active status will be asked to go inactive voluntarily, or will be subject to Executive Review, and possibly be declared Involuntary Inactive.
  3.3.4.1.2.2 All Inactive members will have no vote, will not pay dues, and will forfeit all privileges normally afforded to Active members, except that Voluntary Inactives will be allowed to wear the insignia and symbols of the Fraternity. Any and all fees and dues paid prior to becoming inactive will be forfeited to Rho Chapter.
  3.3.4.1.2.3 All Inactive members will be required to abide by all current policies of the National Fraternity. 3.3.4.1.2.4 Inactive members are required to meet with a member of the Executive Committee at the end of each semester of inactivity. They will then be eligible for
Executive Review. 
  3.3.4.1.2.5 To return to Active membership, the Inactive member must appear before the Active members for a vote of confidence. A simple majority vote of those eligible members present will reinstate full membership privileges and responsibilities. 
***Renumbered due to the proper numbering of 3.3.4.1**

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**Read:**
  4.5.1 Vice President
  4.5.2 Secretary
  4.5.3 Treasurer
  4.5.4 Member-at-Large
  4.5.5 Pledgemaster
**Changed:**
  4.5.1.1 Vice President
  4.5.1.2 Secretary
  4.5.1.3 Treasurer
  4.5.1.4 Member-at-Large
  4.5.1.5 Pledgemaster 
***Renumbered due to the proper numbering of 4.5.1**

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**Read:**
  4.3.1.2 The President will, as necessary, appoint within three (3) weeks after election to office: all committee members and chairpersons necessary to the Chapter. The President may appoint or remove any committee members or chairpersons during the year as deemed necessary. 
**Changed:**
  4.3.1.2 The President will, as necessary, appoint within three (3) weeks after election to office: all committee members and chairpersons necessary to the Chapter.
    4.3.1.2.1 The President may appoint or remove any committee members or chairpersons during the year as deemed necessary. 
***Changed to clarify duties of President and to distinguish sub-duties.**

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**Read:**
  4.3.4.9 The chair of the Fundraising and Finance Committee will be responsible for attending National Fundraising and Finance Committee meetings. In the event the Finance Chairperson is unable to attend, the Treasurer will be responsible for attending the NFC meeting. 
**Changed:**
  4.3.4.9 The Treasurer will be responsible for attending National Fundraising and Finance Committee meetings.
    4.3.4.9.1 In the event the Treasurer is unable to attend, the Fundraising and Finance Committee head will be responsible for attending the NFC meeting. 
***Changed to clarify duties of Treasurer and to distinguish sub-duties. Switched who attends the NFC meetings because the Treasurer works already with the National Treasurer.**

===== September 13, 2015 =====

**Read:**
  There will be four (4) types of membership in Rho Chapter: Active, Alumni, Honorary, and Inactive.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1 There will be four (4) types of membership in Rho Chapter: Active, Alumni, Honorary, and Inactive.
***Added numbering because there was previously none.**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.1 A student currently enrolled at Northern Michigan University.
  3.3.1.2 A student who has been duly voted into the membership of Rho Chapter by completing the Rho pledging program and meeting the requirements for membership outlined in the National Constitution and National Policies.
  3.3.1.3 A student who has not previously lost membership in Mu Beta Psi by resignation or revocation.
  3.3.1.4 A person who currently participates in the activities of the Chapter.
  3.3.1.5 A student who serves on at least one (1) committee excluding periods of transition
  3.3.1.6 A student who maintains a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
  3.3.1.6.1 All Active members of Rho Chapter will be required to submit an unofficial transcript to the secretary by the second week of the semester. 
  3.3.1.6.2 Any Active that falls below said GPA will be placed on probationary status. They will have a semester to raise their GPA to a 2.25, during which they will be required to log study hours with the chapter, to ensure that their grades are improving.
  3.3.2 Alumni
    3.3.2.1 Members of Rho Chapter who have graduated from or terminated studies at Northern Michigan while in good standing with the National Fraternity will automatically become Alumni of Rho Chapter and will be referred to as such. They retain all rights and privileges of Active members except in that they will not be required to pay dues, and cannot hold Chapter office or vote.
    3.3.2.2 Members pursuing graduate studies at Northern Michigan University may either retain their membership status or become Alumni of Rho Chapter. 
    3.3.2.3 Members enrolled in courses that are held off of the Northern Michigan University campus may either take Voluntary Inactive status or become Alumni of Rho Chapter. Said members will be permitted to return to active status upon enrollment in courses on the Northern Michigan University campus.
  3.3.3 Honorary
    3.3.3.1 An Honorary member will be any person whom the membership feels has made outstanding toward the purpose of Rho Chapter, for whom standard  membership would be inappropriate, and who has been granted such membership by a two-thirds (2⅔) vote of the Active members. An Honorary member will have the right to attend meetings and Fraternity functions, but will not be required to pay fees or dues, will not have the right to vote and will not hold any Chapter office. Each Honorary member's initiation fee will be paid by the Chapter.
  3.3.4 Inactive
    3.3.4.1 There will be two (2) categories of Inactive membership: Voluntary and Involuntary.
        3.3.4.1.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive and an explanation of the circumstances involved. The Committee must either accept or reject the petition by a majority decision. If the petition is rejected, the member must then choose to remain Active or be declared Involuntary Inactive.
        3.3.4.1.2 Involuntary Inactive members will be Active members who have been declared Inactive by a majority decision of the Executive Committee by the end of the first five (5) weeks of the semester for non-participation in mandatory Chapter functions or excessive delinquency in financial payments.
        3.3.4.1.2.1 Any Brother failing to meet the requirements for active status will be asked to go inactive voluntarily, or will be subject to Executive Review, and possibly be declared Involuntary Inactive.
        3.3.4.1.2.2 All Inactive members will have no vote, will not pay dues, and will forfeit all privileges normally afforded to Active members, except that Voluntary Inactives will be allowed to wear the insignia and symbols of the Fraternity. Any and all fees and dues paid prior to becoming inactive will be forfeited to Rho Chapter.
        3.3.4.1.2.3 All Inactive members will be required to abide by all current policies of the National Fraternity.
        3.3.4.1.2.4 Inactive members are required to meet with a member of the Executive Committee at the end of each semester of inactivity. They will then be eligible for Executive Review.
        3.3.4.1.2.5 To return to Active membership, the Inactive member must appear before the Active members for a vote of confidence. A simple majority vote of those eligible members present will reinstate full membership privileges and responsibilities. 
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.1 Active
    3.3.1.1.1 An Active member of Rho Chapter will be any student who meets the following conditions:
    3.3.1.1.2 A student currently enrolled at Northern Michigan University.
    3.3.1.1.3 A student who has been duly voted into the membership of Rho Chapter by completing the Rho pledging program and meeting the requirements for membership outlined in the National Constitution and National Policies. 
    3.3.1.1.4 A student who has not previously lost membership in Mu Beta Psi by resignation or revocation.
    3.3.1.1.5 A person who currently participates in the activities of the Chapter.
    3.3.1.1.6 A student who serves on at least one (1) committee excluding periods of transition.
    3.3.1.1.7 A student who maintains a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
    3.3.1.1.7.1 All Active members of Rho Chapter will be required to submit an unofficial transcript to the secretary by the second week of the semester.
    3.3.1.1.7.2 Any Active that falls below said GPA will be placed on probationary status. They will have a semester to raise their GPA to a 2.25, during which they will be required to log study hours with the chapter, to ensure that their grades are improving.
    3.3.1.2 Alumni
    3.3.1.2.1 Members of Rho Chapter who have graduated from or terminated studies at Northern Michigan while in good standing with the National Fraternity will automatically become Alumni of Rho Chapter and will be referred to as such. They retain all rights and privileges of Active members except in that they will not be required to pay dues, and cannot hold Chapter office or vote.
    3.3.1.2.2 Members pursuing graduate studies at Northern Michigan University may either retain their membership status or become Alumni of Rho Chapter.
    3.3.1.2.3 Members enrolled in courses that are held off of the Northern Michigan University campus may either take Voluntary Inactive status or become Alumni of Rho Chapter. Said members will be permitted to return to active status upon enrollment in courses on the Northern Michigan University campus.
  3.3.1.3 Honorary
    3.3.1.3.1 An Honorary member will be any person whom the membership feels has made outstanding toward the purpose of Rho Chapter, for whom standard membership would be inappropriate, and who has been granted such membership by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the Active members. An Honorary member will have the right to attend meetings and Fraternity functions, but will not be required to 
pay fees or dues, will not have the right to vote and will not hold any Chapter office. Each Honorary member's initiation fee will be paid by the Chapter.
  3.3.1.4 Inactive
    3.3.1.4.1 There will be two (2) categories of Inactive membership: Voluntary and Involuntary.
      3.3.1.4.1.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive and an explanation of the circumstances involved. The Committee must either accept or reject the petition by a majority decision. If the petition is rejected, the member must then choose to remain Active or be declared Involuntary Inactive.
      3.3.1.4.1.2 Involuntary Inactive members will be Active members who have been declared Inactive by a majority decision of the Executive Committee by the end of the first five (5) weeks of the semester for non-participation in mandatory Chapter functions or excessive delinquency in financial payments.
        3.3.1.4.1.2.1 Any Brother failing to meet the requirements for active status will be asked to go inactive voluntarily, or will be subject to Executive Review, and possibly be declared Involuntary Inactive.
        3.3.1.4.1.2.2 All Inactive members will have no vote, will not pay dues, and will forfeit all privileges normally afforded to Active members, except that Voluntary Inactives will be allowed to wear the insignia and symbols of the Fraternity. Any and all fees and dues paid prior to becoming inactive will be forfeited to Rho Chapter.
         3.3.1.4.1.2.3 All Inactive members will be required to abide by all current policies of the National Fraternity.
         3.3.1.4.1.2.4 Inactive members are required to meet with a member of the Executive Committee at the end of each semester of inactivity. They will then be eligible for Executive Review.
         3.3.1.4.1.2.5 To return to Active membership, the Inactive member must appear before the Active members for a vote of confidence. A simple  majority vote of those eligible members present will reinstate full membership privileges and responsibilities. 
***Renumbered due to the proper numbering of 3.3.1**

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**Read:**
  6.1.2 All meetings of the Chapter will be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order. 
**Changed:**
  6.1.2 All meetings of the Chapter will be based on Robert's Rules of Order
***Changed to better reflect how our meetings have been run.**

===== October 13, 2015 =====

**Added:**
  4.3.4.11 The Treasurer shall be responsible for the chapter inventory of pledge pins, Brothers' pins, green and gold letters, and Coat of Arms decals.
***Added to Treasurer duties due to the previous duty of ordering the listed items and to clarify the duty of safekeeping the items.**

===== March 6, 2016 =====

**Read:**
  3.3.1.3.1 An Honorary member will be any person whom the membership feels has made outstanding toward the purpose of Rho Chapter, for whom standard membership would be inappropriate, and who has been granted such membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Active members. An Honorary member will have the right to attend meetings and Fraternity functions, but will not be required to pay fees or dues, will not have the right to vote and will not hold any Chapter office. Each Honorary member's initiation fee will be paid by the Chapter. 
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.3.1 An Honorary member will be any person whom the membership feels has made outstanding contributions toward the purpose of Rho Chapter, for whom standard membership would be inappropriate, and who has been granted such membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Active members. An Honorary member will have the right to attend meetings and Fraternity functions, but will not be required to pay fees or dues, will not have the right to vote and will not hold any Chapter office. Each Honorary member's initiation fee will be paid by the Chapter. 
**Changed to fix typo**

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**Read:**
  3.2.2 Prospective Active members shall be required to pass through a period of pledge training, the requirements of those are as follows:
**Changed:**
   3.2.2 Prospective Active Brothers shall be required to pass through a period of pledge training, the requirements of those are as follows:
***Changed to Brothers to better describe prospective Brothers**

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**Read:**
  9.1.6 Pledging will be discussed in a pledge committee report at all meetings during pledging
**Changed:**
  9.1.6 Pledging will be discussed in a Pledging
***Changed to reflect the correct times that Pledging Committee reports need to be discussed.**

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**Added:**
  9.3 Big Brother Qualifications
    9.3.1 To be a big Brother at Rho Chapter one must:
      9.3.1.1 Be an active Brother in Mu Beta Psi in good academic standing at Rho Chapter (excluding Active Members of the Alumni Association).
      9.3.1.2 Be an active Brother for at least one (1) full semester.
***Added to clarify Big Brother qualifications**

===== February 20, 2017 =====

  5.3.8 An audio recording of the proceedings is required for liability purposes.
    5.3.8.1 The purpose of recording is to keep a non-disputable record of the proceedings should they need to be referenced by a Brother or school official. 
    5.3.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Brothers’ Court secretary to operate recording equipment during the trial. 
***Added to mandate recording of Brothers' Court proceedings for liability purposes**

===== February 26, 2017 =====

**Read:**
  B. Default Mandatory Events
    3. The Closed Smoker, Pinning, Informal Initiations, and Formal Initiations and all overnighters will be Mandatory Individual Events as scheduled by the Pledgemaster and will be exempt from the time requirement as stated in Section Ⅱ-1-2 of this policy. 
**Changed:**
  B. Default Mandatory Events
    3. Rush Week, the Closed Smoker, Pinning, Informal Initiations, and Formal Initiations and all overnighters will be Mandatory Individual Events as scheduled by the Pledgemaster and will be exempt from the time requirement as stated in Section Ⅱ-1-2 of this policy. 
***Changed to make Rush Week formally a mandatory event**

===== April 9, 2017 =====

**Read:**
  4.4.3 Any member elected to an office, prior to the fifth (5) week of fall term, cannot succeed themselves in office.
    4.4.3.1 The office of Historian is exempt.
**Changed:**
  4.4.3 Any member elected to an office, prior to the fifth (5) week of fall term, cannot succeed themselves in office (unless appointed by the president).
    4.4.3.1 If the presidency is vacant, the order of ascension will be applied to appoint the vacant position.
    4.4.3.2 Brothers eligible for appointment must submit a letter of intent.
    4.4.3.3 The President will select a nominee from those members whom have submitted letters and present this nominee to the Brotherhood. They must be approved by two-thirds (⅔) of Active members present at the meeting.
    4.4.3.4 The office of Historian is exempt.
**Changed to allow Brothers in elected positions to succeed themselves if the role is vacant**

===== October 16th 2017 =====
**Read:**
  3.3.1.1.5 A person who currently participates in the activities of the Chapter.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.1.5 A student who currently participates in the activities of the Chapter.
**Changed to be consistent with the rest of the section.**

===== March 11th 2018 =====
**Read:**
  4.8.5 The Service Committee chair shall be an elected position. Elections for this position will be held every semester per election protocol for officers.
**Changed:**
  4.8.5 The Service and Music Committee chairs shall be elected positions. Elections for these positions will be held every semester per election protocol for officers.

**Changed to add Music chair as an elected position**

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**Read:**
  4.9.1.1 All Committee Heads (excluding Pledgemaster, Historian, and Service chair)
**Changed:**
  4.9.1.1 All Committee Heads (excluding Pledgemaster, Historian, Music, and Service chair)

**Changed to include Music chair as an elected position**

===== October 7th 2018 =====
**Read:**
  3.2.2.2 During pledge training, each pledge will be required to read the National Constitution, Sexual Harassment Policy, and Chapter Bylaws before the pledge can be formally initiated into the Brotherhood.
**Changed:**
  3.2.2.2 During pledge training, each pledge will be required to read the National Constitution, the Fraternal Life and Conduct Policy, and Chapter Bylaws before the pledge can be formally initiated into the Brotherhood.
  
** *Changed to replace the separate Hazing and Sexual Harassment Policy with the new Fraternal Life and Conduct Policy**

===== December 9th 2018 =====
**Added:**
  3.2.2.2.1 The Fraternal Life and Conduct Policy can be found here: [[policies:fraternal-life-and-conduct|Fraternal Life and Conduct Policy]]
  
**Added to link the Fraternal Life and Conduct Policy into the bylaws**

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**Added:**
  5.1.1.1 The Brothers Court Chairman shall be the Risk Manager.
  5.1.1.2 If the Brothers Court Chairman is also the President, then the Vice-Chairman will serve as the Risk Manager.
  
**Added to put the Risk Manager into the Brothers Court position**

===== February 3rd 2019 =====
**Read:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6 A student who maintains a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6 A student who maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
  
**Changed to raise the GPA requirement**

===== March 17th 2019 =====
**Read:**
  6.2.3 The Executive Committee may change the time and/or place of any meeting at any time by majority decision, providing sufficient notification of the Brotherhood is given.
**Changed:**
  6.2.3 The Executive Committee may change the time and/or place of a General Business meeting with a 24 hours' notice to the Brotherhood via the listserv.
  
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**Added:**
  6.2.3.1 If the notification cannot be made 24 hours in advance, the Executive Committee has until 2 hours before the original meeting time to post a vote, via the listserv, to change the time and/or place.
  
**Changed and added to have a set time limit on meeting notifications**

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**Added:**
  4.8.8 The Committee Chair must announce the time and place of their committee meeting within 24 hours' notice to the Brotherhood via the listserv.
  
**Added:**
  4.8.8.1 If the time and/or place must be changed and the notification cannot be made 24 hours in advance, the Committee Chair has until 2 hours before the original meeting time to present a vote to their committee members to change the time and/or place.
  
**Added to have a set notification announcement within committees**

===== September 29th 2019 =====
**Read:**
  2.1 To honor those outstanding men and women who have devoted their time and efforts to the musical organizations at Northern Michigan University.
**Changed:**
  2.1 To honor those outstanding individual who have devoted their time and efforts to the musical organizations at Northern Michigan University.

**Changed to reflect gender neutral language as per National update**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.1.1.2 A student who has been duly voted into the membership of Rho Chapter by completing the Rho pledging program and meeting the requirements for membership outlined in the National Constitution and National Policies.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.1.1.2 A student who has been duly accepted into the membership of Rho Chapter by completing the Rho pledging program and meeting the requirements for membership in the National Constitution and National Policies.
  
**Changed because we do not vote after pledging, they are automatically accepted upon completion of Initiations**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6.2 Any Active that falls below said GPA will be placed on a probationary status. They will have a semester to raise their GPA to a 2.25, during which they will be required to log study hours with the Chapter, to ensure their grades are improving.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6.2 Any Active that falls below said GPA will be placed on a probationary status. They will have a semester to raise their GPA to a 2.5, during which they will be required to log study hours with the Chapter, to ensure their grades are improving.
  
**Changed to follow previous vote to increase GPA requirement**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.2.2 Members pursuing graduate studies at Northern Michigan University may retain their membership status or become Alumni of Rho Chapter.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.2.2 Members pursuing graduate studies at Northern Michigan University may retain their membership status, become Alumni of Rho Chapter, or become Active within the Alumni Association.
  
**Changed to clarify**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.3.1 An Honorary member will be any person whom the membership feels has made outstanding contributions toward the purposes of Rho Chapter, for whom standard membership would be inappropriate, and who has been granted such membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Active members. An Honorary member will have the right to attend meetings and Fraternity functions, but will not be required to pay fees or dues, will not have the right to vote and will not hold any Chapter office. Each Honorary member's imitation fee will be paid by the Chapter.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.3.1 An Honorary member will be any person whom the membership feels has made outstanding contributions toward the purposes of Rho Chapter, for whom standard membership would be inappropriate, and who has been granted such membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Active members. An Honorary member will have the right to attend meetings and Fraternity functions, but will not be required to pay fees or dues, will not have the right to vote and will not hold any Chapter office, and will not hold the position of a Big Brother. Each Honorary member's imitation fee will be paid by the Chapter.
  
**Changed to clarify whether or not an Honorary member can be a Big Brother**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.4.1.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive an and explanation of the circumstances involved. The Committee must either accept or reject the petition by a majority decision. If the petition is rejected, the member must then choose to remain Active or be declared Involuntary Inactive.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.4.1.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive an and explanation of the circumstances involved.

**Changed to drop the requirement of a vote to accept or decline because Voluntary Inactive cannot be forced to stay Active**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.4.1.1.3 All Inactive members will have no vote, will not pay dues, and will forfeit all privileges normally afforded to Active members, except that Voluntary Inactives will be allowed to wear the insignia and symbols of the Fraternity. Any and all dues paid prior to becoming inactive will be forfeited to Rho Chapter.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.4.1.1.3 All Inactive members will have no vote, will not pay dues, and will forfeit all privileges normally afforded to Active members. Any and all dues paid prior to becoming inactive will be forfeited to Rho Chapter.

**Changed because any status of Inactive may still wear the insignia and symbols of the Fraternity**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.4.1.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive an and explanation of the circumstances involved.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.4.1.1 Voluntary Inactive members will be Active members who have gone Inactive by submitting to the Executive Committee a written statement of intent to go Inactive an and explanation of the circumstances involved. Such written statement of intent must be submitted by the end of the third (3) week of the semester.
  
**Changed to clarify intent statement deadline**

===== October 6th 2019 =====
**Added:**
  3.3.1.1.1.1.5.1 A period of transition is defined as the time between when a new Brother is initiated to the start of the following semester.

**Changed to define "a period of transition" as stated previously**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.4.1.5 Inactive members are required to meet with a member of the Executive Committee at the end of each semester of inactivity. They will then be eligible for Executive Review.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.4.1.5 Inactive members are required to meet with a member of the Executive Committee at the end of each semester of inactivity.
  
**Changed because the meeting is considered to be the review**

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**Read:**
  3.4.2 Upon resignation, the member will return all materials officially bearing the name and symbols of Mu Beta Psi to the Chapter. The Chapter will refund the purchase price of all materials so returned.
**Changed:**
  3.4.2 Upon resignation, the member will return all materials officially bearing the name and symbols of Mu Beta Psi to the Chapter. The Chapter will refund the purchase price of all materials so returned, up to $100.
  
**Changed to create a cap so that the Chapter does not have to refund an enormous amount**

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**Read:**
  3.4.3 Resignation of membership in the Chapter is resignation of Brotherhood in Mu Beta Psi. Consequently, it will be the duty of the Member-at-Large to inform the National Secretary of the resignation so that the resigning member's name may be stricken from the National Roll.
**Changed:**
  3.4.3 Resignation of membership in the Chapter is resignation of Brotherhood in Mu Beta Psi. Consequently, it will be the duty of the Member-at-Large to inform the National Secretary of the resignation, by the nest quarterly submission, so that the resigning member's name may be stricken from the National Roll.

**Changed for clarification and to create quick turnaround from Chapter to Nationals**

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**Read:**
  3.5.4 Upon revocation of Brotherhood, the member will return all materials officially bearing the name and symbols of Mu Beta Psi to the Chapter. Rho Chapter will refund the purchase price of all materials so returned.
**Changed:**
  3.5.4 Upon revocation of Brotherhood, the member will return all materials officially bearing the name and symbols of Mu Beta Psi to the Chapter. Rho Chapter will refund the purchase price of all materials so returned, up to $100.
  
**Changed to follow 3.4.2**

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**Strike:**
  3.6.2 An Active member will lose voting rights by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Active membership present at the meeting, but only after the Executive Committee has recommended such action due to infractions against the Fraternity. The Active membership will also stipulate the time period of disenfranchisement at the time of the vote.
  
**Strike to prevent a possible small minority take away a vote**

===== October 13th 2019 =====
**Read:**
  3.6.2 An Active member will lose voting rights if they fall delinquent in payment of dues or Fraternity expenses. The Treasurer will report such delinquencies. The member's voting privileges will be regained on the meeting following the payment in full of all delinquent dues and expenses.
**Changed:**
  3.6.2 An Active member will lose voting rights if they fall delinquent in payment of dues, whether that be in full upon original deadline or by scheduled payment plan. The Treasurer will report such delinquencies to the Executive Committee. The member's voting privileges will be regained on the meeting following the payment in full of all delinquent dues, which may be the same day, fulfilling the negative balance of all dues.
  
**Changed to add clarifications about payment delinquency**
  
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**Add:**
  3.6.2.1 Delinquency shall be defined as an outstanding balance lasting longer than 3 days after the payment deadline, whether that be the original deadline or the scheduled payment plan deadline.
  
**Added to create definition of delinquency**
  
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**Add:**
  3.6.2.2 Upon notification of delinquency said Brother shall create a payment plan , thus making said Brother no longer delinquent.
  
**Added to create definition of delinquency**

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**Read:**
  3.6.4 The President of Rho Chapter will be allowed to cast a vote on the acceptance of new members, offering of bids, amendments to the Chapter bylaws, and the approval of nominees to the Brothers' Court. On all other matters, the President of Rho Chapter will not vote unless there is a tie vote, in which case the President will act as the tiebreaking vote.
**Changed:**
  3.6.4 The President of Rho Chapter will be allowed to cast a vote on the offering of bids, amendments to the Chapter bylaws, and the approval of nominees to the Brothers' Court. On all other matters, the President of Rho Chapter will not vote unless there is a tie vote, in which case the President will act as the tiebreaking vote.
  
**Changed to follow previous change of 3.3.1.1.1.2**

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**Strike:**
  3.6.5 Once a vote is passed or denied by a majority vote, the Brotherhood at Rho Chapter must abide by the decision.
  
**Strike because this is common knowledge**

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**Read:**
  3.7.1 Dues may be paid to the Treasurer immediately before or after any regular meeting of Rho Chapter. Dues not paid by the end of the fifth (5th) week in the term will be considered delinquent. Initiation fees that have not been paid by the second (2nd) regular meeting following the formal initiation will be considered delinquent. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the Executive Committee.
**Changed:**
  3.7.1 Dues may be paid to the Treasurer immediately before or after any regular meeting of Rho Chapter. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the Treasurer.
  
**Changed because outlining payment of dues is previously stated**

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**Read:**
  3.7.2 The dues and affiliation fees of Rho Chapter will be determined by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership. All voting members of Rho Chapter will be required to pay dues in accordance with the Treasurer's Policy of Rho Chapter.
**Changed:**
  3.7.2 The local dues and affiliation fees of Rho Chapter will be determined by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership. All voting members of Rho Chapter will be required to pay dues in accordance with the Treasurer's Policy of Rho Chapter.
  
**Added because Rho Chapter cannot control National dues**

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**Added:**
  4.9.1.5 Social Coordinator
  
**Added new appointee**

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**Strike:**
  4.8.1.8 Technology Committee
  4.8.1.9 Social Committee
  4.9.2.4.3 The Webmaster is responsible for being the head of the Rho Chapter Technology Committee
  
**Strike because these committee have been dissolved**

===== November 3rd 2019 =====
**Read:**
  4.3.3.1 The Secretary will read at each meeting the minutes of the preceding meeting for approval of the membership. The minutes must be in typewritten form.
**Changed:**
  4.3.3.1 The Secretary shall be responsible for recording minutes at all General Business meetings in typewritten form and must send them within 48 hours.
  
**Changed to ensure prompt minute distribution**

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**Strike:**
  4.3.3.6 The Secretary will take minutes at all General Business meetings.
  
**Strike because this is inferred common practice**

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**Read:**
  4.3.1.3 The President will be Rho Chapter's representative to the National Board of Trustees. The President may appoint a substitute representative if travel to a board meeting is impossible.
**Changed:**
  4.3.1.3 The President will be Rho Chapter's representative to the National Board of Trustees.
  
**Strike second sentence because it is inferred common practice**

===== November 10th 2019 =====
**Read:**
  4.3.3.3 It will be the responsibility of the Secretary to obtain a meeting place for any meeting which the President calls and to notify each member of the time and place of the meeting.
**Changed:**
  4.3.3.3 It will be the responsibility of the Secretary to obtain a meeting place for any meeting which the President calls by sufficient notification. The Secretary shall notify each member of the time and place of the meeting.
  
**Changed to ensure sufficient notification of meeting location**

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**Read:**
  4.3.2.3 The Vice President will oversee all committees as necessary.
**Changed:**
  4.3.2.3 The Vice President will assist other committee heads when needed.
  
**Changed to clarify duties of Vice President**

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**Added:**
  4.3.2.3.1 The Vice President will not be automatically appointed to committee head vacancies.
  
**Added to clarify duties of Vice President**

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**Read:**
  4.3.2.5 Vice President is an ex-officio member of the Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws Committee.
**Changed:**
  4.3.2.5 Vice President is the head of Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws Committee.
  
**Changed to make Vice President head of Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws Committee**

===== March 17th 2019 =====
**Read:**
  4.3.5.2 The Historian will develop and implement a system of filing and preserving historic records in coordination with the Secretary.
**Changed:**
  4.3.5.2 The Historian will maintain a system of filing and preserving preserving historic records in coordination with the Secretary.
  
**Changed because the filing system has already been developed; it is now the Historian's duty to maintain the system in place**

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**Read:**
  4.3.5.5 The Historian will prepare an annual Rho Chapter Scrapbook, with the assistance of the Brotherhood.
**Changed:**
  4.3.5.5 The Historian will prepare an annual Rho Chapter Scrapbook, with the assistance of the Brotherhood, to be entered into the Priceless Memories contest at National Convention.

**Added to clarify the entrance into the Priceless Memories contest at National Convention**

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**Read:**
  4.3.5.9 Historian is the head of the History and Archives Committee.
**Changed:**
  4.3.5.2 Historian is the head of the History and Archives Committee.
  
**Renumbered to keep with the format of similar statements in the bylaws**

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**Added:**
  4.3.6.1.2 The MAL-E shall be the second voting delegate at National Convention.
  
**Added to state common practice**

===== February 2nd 2020 =====
**Read:**
  4.4.2 The term of office for Pledgemaster will be at most three (3) semesters or four (4) pledge terms.
**Changed:**
  4.4.2 The term of office for Pledgemaster will be at most two (2) semesters or three (3) pledge terms.
  
**Changed term to make office of Pledgemaster more accessible**

===== February 9th 2020 =====
**Read:**
  4.6.1 If practical, nominations for new officers will be conducted by the third (3rd) to last meeting of the winter semester and election of new officers will be held by the second (2nd) to last meeting of the semester.
**Changed:**
  4.6.1 Nominations for new officers will be conducted by the third (3rd) to last meeting of the winter semester and election of new officers will be held by the second (2nd) to last meeting of the semester.

**Changed to eliminate unnecessary wording**

===== February 16th 2020 =====
**Strike:**
  4.3.5.7 The Historian shall keep a journal of Chapter activities.
  
**Strike because journal is no longer in use**

===== March 8th 2020 =====
**Read:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6.1 All Active members of Rho Chapter will be required to submit an unofficial transcript to the Secretary by the second week of the semester.
**Changed:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6.1 All Active members of Rho Chapter will be required to submit their cumulative GPA to the Secretary by the second week of the semester.
  
**Changed to reflect common practice**

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**Read:**
  4.7.1.2 The votes will be collected and counted by the two (2) highest ranking officers not in question.
**Changed:**
  4.7.1.2 The votes will be collected and counted by the Chapter President and Secretary. If either officer is in question the votes will be counted by the next highest ranking officer in the order of ascension.
  
**Changed to reflect common practice**

===== April 5th 2020 =====
**Read:**
  4.9.1.1 All committee heads (excluding Member Educator, Historian, Music, and Service chair)
**Changed:**
  4.9.1.1 All committee heads (excluding elected committee heads)
  
**Changed to eliminate unnecessary wording**

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**Read:**
  4.9.2.2 National Committee on Expansion Representative is responsible for attending all National Committee on Expansion meetings and being a liaison between Rho Chapter and the National Committee on Expansion.
**Changed:**
  4.9.2.2 National Committee on Expansion Representative (NCE)

**Changed for organization purposes**

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**Added:**
  4.9.2.2.1 The NCE is responsible for attending all National Committee on Expansion meetings and being a liaison between Rho Chapter and the National Committee on Expansion.
  
**Added to keep information stricken in the previous motion and move it for consistency of the rest of the bylaws.**

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**Read:**
  4.9.2.3.3 The Parliamentarian and NITC chair are the only ones who are permitted to hold the editable electronic copies of the Bylaws.
**Changed:**
  4.9.2.3.3 The Parliamentarian and NITC representative are the only ones who are permitted to hold the editable electronic copies of the Bylaws.
  
**Changed because NITC is no longer a chair, simply a representative**

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**Changed:**
  All mentions of Webmaster to NITC representative.
  
**Changed to follow more commonly used terminology**

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**Added:**
  4.9.2.4.3 The NITC representative is responsible for updating Rho Chapter's policies on the national policy page on the national website.
  
**Added to reflect the NITC representative's duties**
  
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**Added:**
  4.9.2.4.4 The NITC representative is an ex-officio member of the Public Relations Advertising and Marketing committee.
  
**Added to reflect the NITC representative's duties**

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**Added:**
  4.9.2.5 Social Coordinator
  
**Added to make Social Coordinator an appointee position to replace previously dissolved Social committee**

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**Added:**
  4.9.2.5.1 The Social Coordinator is responsible for planning and keeping record of all social events within Rho Chapter.
  
**Added to reflect Social Coordinator duties**

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**Added:**
  4.9.2.5.2 The Social Coordinator is an ex-officio member of Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws committee.
  
**Added to reflect Social Coordinator duties**

===== April 12th 2020 =====
**Read:**
  4.8.1.2 Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws Committee (Vice President and Parliamentarian are ex-officio members)
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.2 Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws Committee
 
**Changed because ex-officio members are listed under each position's duties**

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**Read:**
  4.8.1.3 Fundraising and Finance Committee (Treasurer is an ex-officio member)
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.3 Fundraising and Finance Committee
  
**Changed because ex-officio members are listed under each position's duties**

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**Read:**
  4.8.1.5  Education Committee (AME is an ex-officio member)
**Changed:**
  4.8.1.5 Education Committee
  
**Changed because ex-officio members are listed under each position's duties**

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**Added:**
  4.3.3.6 The Secretary is an ex-officio member of History and Archives Committee.
  
**Added to state common practice**

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**Read:**
  4.8.3 No members, officers, committee members, members-in-training, or appointees may be forced to assume a task against their will, provided they give a just cause for their unwillingness.
**Changed:**
  4.8.3 No members, officers, committee members, members-in-training, or appointees may be forced to assume a task against their will.
  
**Changed to conform to hazing policy**
 
===== October 4, 2020 =====
**Created the Academic Probation Policy.**

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**Read:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6.2 Any Active that falls below said GPA will be placed on probationary status. They will have a semester to raise their GPA to a 2.5, during which they will be required to log study hours with the chapter, to ensure that their grades are improving.

**Changed:**
  3.3.1.1.1.6.2. Any Active that falls below said GPA will be placed on probationary status and will be subject to the Academic Probation Policy.

***Changed to add the Academic Probation Policy into the Bylaws.**

===== October 11, 2020 =====

**Read:**
  8.4 This policy will be administered by the members of the Executive Board as defined in this policy.
  
**Strike:**
  8.4 This policy will be administered by the members of the Executive Board as defined in this policy.

***Stricken due to this being a repetitive notion.**

===== November 1, 2020 =====

**Created the new Attendance Policy to replace Appendix A: Attendance Policy.**

**Add:**
  4.9.2.3.5 The Parliamentarian is responsible for collecting fines placed on Brothers for Unexcused Absences and for interruptions at General Business meetings.

***Added to promote consistency and assign Parliamentarian officially to collecting all fines.**

**Add:**
  4.3.2.6 The Vice President will be responsible for the Unexcused Absence Check-In with the Brother in question as stated in the Rho Chapter Attendance Policy Section III A-1. If the Vice President is unable to do so, they may choose a proxy.

***Added to tie the Attendance Policy into the Bylaws.**

===== November 8, 2020 =====

**Added the Academic Probation Policy into the Bylaws as Appendix B.**

**Changed by default Amendments to Bylaws from Appendix B to Appendix C.**

**Appendix C: Amendments to Bylaws was removed from the Bylaws document.**

===== February 28, 2021 =====

**Move**
  4.9.2.4.4 “The NITC representative is an ex-officio member of the Public Relations Advertising and Marketing committee.” To 4.9.2.4.5
  
**Create**
  4.9.2.4.4 The NITC representative is responsible for maintaining records of log-in information for all Rho Chapter accounts.
  4.9.2.4.4.1 The passwords shall be changed with the initiation of each new NITC representative. 
  4.9.2.4.4.2 The president shall also have a copy of the document containing all Rho Chapter log-in information. 
  
===== April 4, 2021 =====

**Change**
  4.1.1 The elected officers will be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member At-Large (MAL), Historian, Member Educator, Social Chair, Service Chair, and Music Chair.

**Read**
  4.9.1.5 Social Coordinator
  4.9.2.5.1 The Social Coordinator is responsible for planning and keeping record of all social events within Rho Chapter.
  4.9.2.5.2 The Social Coordinator is an ex-officio member of Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws Committee.
  
**Strike**
  4.9.1.5 Social Coordinator
  4.9.2.5.1 The Social Coordinator is responsible for planning and keeping record of all social events within Rho Chapter.
  4.9.2.5.2 The Social Coordinator is an ex-officio member of Chapter Maintenance and Bylaws Committee.
  
**Stricken due to Social Coordinator becoming an elected officer.**

===== May 18, 2021 =====

**Hyper-links added in position titles for position guides created by CMBL.**
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