Columbus, OH Alumnae Chapter

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By-Laws

BY-LAWS
COLUMBUS, OHIO ALUMNAE CHAPTER
OF ZETA TAU ALPHA
DRAFT May 2025

 


ARTICLE I- NAME
This association shall be known as the Columbus, OH Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha.


ARTICLE II- PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to further the purpose and ideals of the National Fraternity, to promote closer bonds among all local alumnae regardless of collegiate chapter affiliation through service, philanthropy, fraternity education, and sisterhood opportunities, and to cooperate with and assist Zeta Tau Alpha collegiate chapters.


ARTICLE III- MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Columbus, OH Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha shall be open to any Zeta Tau Alpha alumna in good standing.

 

ARTICLE IV- MEETINGS
Section 1: There shall be at least five meetings during the year.

Section 2: One meeting per year shall be for the purpose of electing officers.

Section 3: Those paid members in attendance at any regularly scheduled meeting shall compose a quorum.

Section 4: The right to vote shall be accorded every member who has paid dues for membership in the Columbus, OH Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha for the current fiscal year (August 1-July 31).

Section 5: All business shall be conducted at regularly scheduled meetings or at special meetings when members have been notified at least three days in advance. Business, including voting, may be conducted electronically.

 

ARTICLE V- POWERS AND DUTIES
The organization shall exercise all powers usually vested in such a body, provided these do not conflict with the provisions set forth in the National Constitution and By-Laws and Manuals of the Fraternity.

 

ARTICLE VI- OFFICERS
Section 1: The Executive Committee elective officers shall be President, Vice President Programming, Vice President Membership, Vice President Philanthropy and Service, Vice President Communication, and Vice President Finance, Alumnae-Collegiate Relations, and Panhellenic Representative. These officers shall comprise the Executive Committee.

Section 2: If the Nominating Committee receives sufficient nominations, three additional officer positions may also be elected: Vice President Philanthropy and Service, Alumnae Collegiate Relations, and Community Relations.

Section 32: Qualifications
A) To be eligible, a member must:
1. Be an alumna in good standing with the Fraternity.
2. Be a dues-paying member of the alumnae chapter.
3. Meet any qualifications specified in The Constitution & Bylaws of Zeta Tau Alpha, General Manual, and officer descriptions or resources on Z-Learning.

B) If any of the above qualifications are not met, the nomination must be approved by the Alumnae National Officer District President.


Section 43: Election of Officers
A) The Nominating Committee shall present nominations at the March meeting. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of three members appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted at the March meeting. Nominating Committee may not include an alumna interested in seeking an office.
B) Officers shall be elected at the April meeting.
C) Officers shall be installed at the May meeting.
D) Vacancies during the interim between annual elections shall be filled by appointment of the President, with the approval of the Executive Committee. In the case of a vacancy in the Presidency, the Vice President Programming shall assume the duties of the President.


Section 54 Duties & Responsibilities
A) The duties of office shall be those usually assigned to such officers in The Constitution & Bylaws of Zeta Tau Alpha, General Manual, Alumnae Service Book, Alumnae Organization Master Calendar and any officer descriptions, training modules, or resources on Z-Learning.
B) Failure to fulfill responsibilities of office will result in disciplinary action with guidance from the Alumnae National Officer District President.


Section 65: The term of office for all Executive Committee members shall be for one year, beginning with installation in May and ending with installation in May of the following year.


ARTICLE VII- COMMITTEES
Section 1: There shall be a standing committee for the Outstanding Senior Award.


Section 2: Special committees shall be formed as needed (e.g., Nominating Committee, By-Laws Committee, Zeta Day Host Committee, etc.).


Section 3: All Committee chair positions shall be filled by the appointment of the President with the approval of the Executive Committee.


Section 4: Qualifications
A) To be eligible to chair a committee, a member must:
1. Be an alumna in good standing with the Fraternity.
2. Be a dues-paying member of the alumnae chapter.
3. Meet any qualifications specified in The Constitution & Bylaws of Zeta Tau Alpha, General Manual, and officer descriptions or resources on Z-Learning.
B) If any of the above qualifications are not met, the nomination must be approved by the Alumnae National Officer District President.


Section 5: The term of office for committee chair positions shall be for as long as it takes for the commitment to be fulfilled and not to exceed one year.

ARTICLE VIII- FINANCES
Section 1: Budget
A) The chapter shall operate within the budget created from member dues.


Section 2: Dues
A) Annual dues for the Columbus, OH Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha shall be an amount recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the majority of the members in attendance when the budget is presented.
B) The chapter will send Operating Fees to International Office for each member who has paid alumnae dues.


Section 3: Donations
A) The chapter will make an annual contribution to the ZTA Foundation.


B) The chapter will send the Second Century Fund contribution annually to the ZTA Foundation for each member who has paid alumnae dues.


CB) The chapter will encourage individual donations to ZTA’s tax-deductible entity, the ZTA Foundation.


Section 4: Disposition of Funds
In the event this organization shall cease to function, any funds held in the treasury shall revert to Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity or be donated to the ZTA Foundation.


ARTICLE IX- CONVENTION DELEGATE
Section 1: The chapter shall send the President installed in office at the time of Convention as the official delegate to the biennial Zeta Tau Alpha International Convention.


Section 2: In the event the President is unable to fulfill this responsibility, the selection of the delegate will be as follows: Vice President Programming, Vice President Membership, Vice President Philanthropy and Service, Vice President Communication, Vice President Finance, Alumnae-Collegiate Relations, and Community Relations Panhellenic Representative.


Section 3: The chapter shall assume financial obligation for the delegate during the days of the convention. This obligation shall include registration, lodging in a double-occupancy room, meals, and the most economical and fastest transportation available between Columbus and the convention city. If possible, the chapter may financially support additional Convention delegates.


Section 4: The delegate(s) shall present a financial statement to the chapter within one month following the convention or before the end of the fiscal year, whichever is sooner.


ARTICLE X- AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present at any regular meeting providing proposed changes/amendments have first been approved by the Alumnae National Officer District President and Vice President Alumnae and proposed changes were read at the previous meeting.