Northern Germany Area
Alumni Chapter
BETA GAMMA SIGMA
Article I – Name
This chapter shall be known as the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma and shall operate in the approved local geographic area.
Article II – Mission
The Mission of the International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma is to encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business, to foster personal and professional excellence, to advance the values of the Society and to serve its lifelong members. This mission is exemplified in the five objectives of the Society.
These objectives include:
- Encourage and honor high academic achievement by students of business and management through chapters in business programs accredited AACSB International.
- Foster in Beta Gamma Sigma members an enduring commitment to the founding principles and values of the Society: honor and integrity, pursuit of wisdom, and earnestness.
- Support the advancement of business thought and practice to encourage lifelong learning.
- Enhance the value of Beta Gamma Sigma for students and alumni members in their professional lives.
- Advance the visibility and reputation of Beta Gamma Sigma.
Article III – Purposes
The Northern German Area Alumni Chapter shall provide mutual support and the opportunity for networking and mentoring among the members as well as develop a partnership with Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. to make a stronger Beta Gamma Sigma. The Northern German Area Alumni Chapter shall also support the purposes of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. which are to encourage and reward scholarship and accomplishment among students of business and administration, to promote the advancement of education in the art and science of business, and to foster integrity in the conduct of business activities.
Article IV – Chapter Installation
Alumni of Beta Gamma Sigma may propose to Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. an alumni chapter be installed in the Northern German area. The proposal shall be addressed to Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. for consideration by the Beta Gamma Sigma Board of Governors. Upon Board approval, the alumni chapter may be installed.
Article V – Membership
Membership shall be open to all alumni members of Beta Gamma Sigma residing in the Northern German area, upon application to the chapter and payment of chapter dues. All members in good standing shall be eligible to vote, hold office, and otherwise participate in the activities of the chapter.
Article VI – Government of Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter
Section 1. Government of Alumni Chapter
The governing body of the chapter shall be a Chapter Council, comprised of the following: officers of the chapter and other members of the chapter as deemed appropriate.
Section 2. Ex-Officio Members of the Chapter
The Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. shall serve as ex-officio members of the Alumni Chapter and shall be included on the mailing list of the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter.
Section 3. Local Constitution and Bylaws
The Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter must submit a copy of the chapter constitution (and bylaws) appropriate for its own regulation to the Central Office of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. for approval as a part of the petitioning process. These documents shall not be in violation of or contradictory to the terms of the Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter shall on an ongoing basis provide the Central Office with any changes to these documents.
Section 4. Final Authority
The Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. shall have final authority over all actions of the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter.
Article VII – Officers
Section 1. Officers of the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter
The officers of the chapter shall be president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. There may also be such other officers as are deemed necessary for efficient operation of the chapter.
Section 2. Election of Officers
A majority vote of the members present at a duly called meeting of the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter shall be necessary to elect officers. Any vacancy caused by resignation or otherwise shall be filled by appointment by the president.
Section 3. Term of Office
Each officer shall be elected for a term of two years.
Section 4. Recall of Officers
Any officer who fails to assume the responsibilities of the office or perform the duties of the office may be removed from office by a majority vote of the members of the chapter.
Article VIII – Standing Committees
Section 1. Nominating Committee
Every two years, there shall be a nominating committee which shall nominate a full slate of chapter officers. This committee shall submit a list of nominees for chapter officers to the active members of the chapter before each duly called election meeting. The nominating committee shall consist of at least three members of the chapter.
Section 2. Financial Audit Committee
Every two years, there shall be a financial audit committee composed of two or more active members of the chapter appointed by the president. The life of this committee shall be until appointment of the next committee.
Section 3. Other Standing Committees
Additional standing committees may be elected by the membership if they are needed to conduct local chapter activities.
Article IX – Meetings
Meetings may be called at any time by the president or, if the president’s office is vacant, by the secretary-treasurer by means of written notice to the active membership. Written notice of such meetings must be sent at least one week prior to the meeting. Voting privileges shall be limited to active members. A simple majority vote of the active members who are present at a duly called meeting shall be required and sufficient for the election of chapter officers and transaction of chapter business. Voting shall be by secret ballot if requested by one or more of the voting members present.
Article X – Reports
The Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter shall submit to the Central Office a Chapter Program and Financial Report including an updated membership database for each fiscal year.
Article XI – Chapter Dues
The annual dues of the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter shall be determined by the Chapter Council in consultation with the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc.
Article XII – Official Emblem
The emblem shall be a gold key of such design as is registered in the United States Patent Office on Registry No. 561,939 on July 22, 1952, and as subsequently renewed. The Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter may only use the key insignia on items obtained from or approved by the Central Office.
Article XIII – Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter shall cover the twelve months ending on June 30.
Article XIV – Annual Audit
The financial records of the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter shall be audited annually at the end of each fiscal year by the financial audit committee. The committee shall report in writing to the Chapter Council. A report of the financial audit committee shall be provided to the membership and to the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc.
Article XV – Distribution of Assets on Dissolution
At such time as the Northern Germany Area Alumni Chapter shall be dissolved, its assets shall revert to Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. No part of the assets of this organization at dissolution shall inure to the benefit of any person or organization other than the organization before mentioned.
Article XVI – Amendments
This constitution may be amended by a three-fourths vote of the members attending a duly called meeting. No amendment to this constitution shall be effective until a copy of the amendment has been filed with the Central Office.