ΣΑΩ Study Set for Candidate Class 2

What does Article I of the bylaws state?

Gives the official name of both NCSU’s chapter and our national organization

What does Article II of the bylaws state?

Gives the purpose for both the sorority as a whole and for the bylaws themselves

What does Article III of the bylaws state?

Deals entirely with membership (eligibility, status, changes, arrears, etc.)

What does Active Status mean?

A enrolled student who has been initiated according to the official ritual of the sorority. She shall be a sister who actively participates in the activities of the chapter

What does Associate State mean?

An active member in good standing who finds it necessary to cease full involvement in chapter affairs because of other commitments of time and effort.

What does Affiliate Status mean?

A member in good standing that is not an enrolled student at the resident college or university of the recognized chapter but actively participates in the activities of the chapter. She has the same privileges of an active sister.

What does Alumni Status mean?

A sister who ceases enrollment in the university of the recognized chapter

What does Arrears Status mean?

A sister who is ineligible to vote, to run for or to hold office and to attend social functions

What does Inactive Status mean?

A sister who has failes to meet active or associate status, who is not an alumni member, and is in good standing, who has not been declared in arrears

What does Honorary Status mean?

A person who has distingusihed herself by outstanding service to the sorority and is given the privileges of an alumni member by the sorority

What does Advisory Status mean?

A Christian female with high standards, serving as a chaplain and mediator to the sorority, while acting as a liaison between the sorority and community when needed

What does the President of the sorority do?

Guards the online portal and maintains order at each chapter meeting

What does the Vice President of the sorority do?

Coordinate and oversee all standing chapter committees

What does the Secretary of the sorority do?

Keep an accurate written record of the proceedings of all business meetings

What does the Treasurer of the sorority do?

Makes financial report at each business meeting and disperse funds as authorized by the chapter

What does the Candidate Mentor of the sorority do?

Choose a suitable big sister for each candidate and train the candidates

In order for a individual to receive a bid, what amount of a vote is needed?

¾ affirmative vote

How long is an elected officer’s term?

One year long

What makes a sister not able to hold an office?

If she was an associate the previous semester

For a sister to be placed in arrears, what vote is needed?

2/3 of a vote by the active sister

The officer which the President appoints is….

the Judicial Board Chairwoman

What are the requirements of being an active memeber?

• Attend at least one SAO social event a month

• Three Bible studies monthly

• Particpate in three service hours per semester

• Contribute $20s per semester through fundraisers

• One alumni event semesterly

• One philanthropy event semesterly