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 National Constitution.

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.

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).

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.

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

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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.

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

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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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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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Added:

4.3.1.6 The President is responsible for keeping the Charter of Rho Chapter.

*Added to find placement of Charter.

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.

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.

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

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

Deleted:

4.8. Committees and Appointees

*Nullified by the addition of 4.9 Appointees

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.

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

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Added:

4.4.3.1 The office of Historian is exempt

*Clarification purposes

Read:

4.2.4. Nominees to all offices will be Active.

Changed:

4.2.4. Nominees to all offices must be Active.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Added:

4.8.1.1 Chapter Executive Committee**

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Read:

There will be four (4) types of membership in Rho Chapter: Active, Alumni, Honorary, and Inactive.

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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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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. 

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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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6.1.2 All meetings of the Chapter will be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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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3.2.2 Prospective Active members shall be required to pass through a period of pledge training, the requirements of those are as follows:

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 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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9.1.6 Pledging will be discussed in a pledge committee report at all meetings during pledging

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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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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

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

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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