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DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MANHATTAN, KANSAS

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Delta Theta Chapter By-Laws and House Rules National Fraternity Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives, Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations, Rules of the General Assembly and Rules of the National Chancellor Board of Trustees By-Laws and Policies Building Corporation Rules and Regulations and By-Laws Risk Management and Liability Methods and Procedures Concerning Disciplinary Matters Time-Frames, Necessary Votes and Questions Concerning Recruits and Pledges Chapter Officer Qualifications, Elections (With Order) and Installation Chapter Offices, Rank, Job Descriptions and Standing Committees Composition Chapter Awards, Scholarships, Grants, Memorials, Gifts, Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates, Locator and Summaries Endowment Fund By-Laws Endowment Fund Presidential, McCollum and Laybourn Memorial Scholarship Awards Criterias and Formulas Endowment Fund Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards Criteria and Formula Endowment Fund Congressional and Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards Criterias Delta Theta Chapter New Member Syllabus Interfraternity Council Policies and Joint Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Council Policies and Codes Interfraternity Council Constitution and Bylaws Agreement Between Kansas State University and the KSU Interfraternity Council and the KSU PanhellenicCouncil Alumni Association By-Laws Summary of Fees, Charges and Assessments Robert's Rules of Order Appendices

Date of Latest Changes: April 1, 2013

DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY

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DELTA THETA CHAPTER BY-LAWS AND HOUSE RULES
Chapter By-Laws and House Rules Effective April 1, 1972 With All Amendments

ALPHA TAU OMEGA NATIONAL BYLAWS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVES, MINIMUM CHAPTER GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS, RULES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND NATIONAL CHANCELLOR RULES
National Bylaws Effective August 7, 1990 With All Amendments National Policies and Procedures Effective August 22, 2011 With All Amendments Executive Directives Effective August 22, 2011 With All Amendments Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations Effective August 22, 2011 With All Amendments Rules of the General Assembly Effective September 1, 1998 With All Amendments Rules of the National Chancellor Effective January 1, 1997 With All Amendments

DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY-LAWS AND POLICIES


Board of Trustees By-Laws Effective November 20, 1994 With All Amendments Board of Trustees Policies Effective September 7, 1998 With All Amendments

DELTA THETA BUILDING CORPORATION RULES AND REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS


Building Corporation Chapter House Rules and Regulations Effective November 12, 1983 With All Amendments Building Corporation By-Laws Effective February 26, 1955 With All Amendments

RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS AND PLEDGES CHAPTER OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) AND INSTALLATION CHAPTER OFFICES, RANK, JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES COMPOSITION CHAPTER AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, MEMORIALS, GIFTS, EMBLEMS, PICTURES, PLAQUES AND CERTIFICATES, LOCATOR AND SUMMARIES ENDOWMENT FUND BY-LAWS ENDOWMENT FUND PRESIDENTIAL, McCOLLUM & LAYBOURN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CRITERIAS AND FORMULAS ENDOWMENT FUND MUIR MEMORIAL GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS CRITERIA AND FORMULA ENDOWMENT FUND CONGRESSIONAL & REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLAR AWARDS CRITERIAS
Endowment Fund By-Laws Effective September 11, 1955 Endowment Fund Presidential, McCollum and Laybourn Memorial Scholarship Awards Criterias and Formulas Effective December 22, 1983 With All Amendments (Including Awards Chart) Endowment Fund Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards Criteria and Formula Effective December 22, 1983 With All Amendments Endowment Fund Congressional and Regional Leadership Scholar Awards Criterias Effective May 29, 1985 With All Amendments

DELTA THETA CHAPTER NEW MEMBER SYLLABUS


INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND JOINT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL/PANHELLENIC COUNCIL POLICIES AND CODES

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KSU IFC AND KSU PHC
Alumni Association By-Laws Effective July 13, 1997 With All Amendments

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS

SUMMARY OF FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER APPENDICES

KANSAS DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY Incorporated under the General Corporation Code of the State of Kansas as a not-for-profit corporation as ALPHA THETA CHI FRATERNITY, INC., on February 19, 1920, and as KANSAS DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY, INC., on February 16, 1921; and its successor corporation, DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA, INC., incorporated on September 3, 1971; both of which constitute the bodycorporate of the KANSAS DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY, a subordinate entity of the ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY, which was chartered pursuant to provisions of the National Constitution and Laws (currently National Bylaws and Policies and Procedures) of the Fraternity and duly installed in Manhattan, Kansas, on October 22nd and 23rd, 1920 A.D.

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DELTA THETA MISSION STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA CHAPTER BY-LAWS DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA HOUSE RULES ALPHA TAU OMEGA NATIONAL BYLAWS ALPHA TAU OMEGA NATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVES, CHAPTER MINIMUM GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS, RULES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND RULES OF THE NATIONAL CHANCELLOR DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY-LAWS AND POLICIES DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION CHAPTER HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS AND PLEDGES CHAPTER OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) AND INSTALLATION CHAPTER OFFICES, RANK, JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES COMPOSITION CHAPTER AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, MEMORIALS, GIFTS, EMBLEMS, PICTURES, PLAQUES AND CERTIFICATES, LOCATOR AND SUMMARIES KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND BY-LAWS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND McCOLLUM AND LAYBOURN MEMORIAL SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS CRITERIAS AND FORMULAS ESTABLISHED BY THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FOUNDATION AND THE KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND (INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CHART) MUIR MEMORIAL GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS CRITERIA AND FORMULA ESTABLISHED BY THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FOUNDATION AND THE KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND CONGRESSIONAL AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLAR AWARDS CRITERIAS ESTABLISHED BY THE KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND 1 2 3

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DELTA THETA CHAPTER NEW MEMBER SYLLABUS KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND JOINT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL/PANHELLENIC COUNCIL POLICIES AND CODES

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INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AND CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL 19 DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS SUMMARY OF FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER APPENDICES 20 21 22

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page DELTA THETA MISSION STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTERS 1 AND 2: DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA CHAPTER BY-LAWS, AND DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA HOUSE RULES Index CHAPTER 1: DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA CHAPTER BY-LAWS i A-P

1.01 - 2.02 1.03 1.05 1.07 1.09

PREAMBLE ARTICLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1: Living In House or Annex, Penalties; Housing Contract, Social Fee Exemption; Annex Agreement, Out-of-House Fee Exemption; Building Corporation Membership Donations; Seniority and Annex Program 1.09 Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Beer and Alcohol; Controlled Substances Damages House Rules Adverse Actions

1.09 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.11 1.11 1.11 1.11 1.12 1.12 1.12 1.13

ARTICLE II: SCHOLARSHIP Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Scholastic Probation; Termination of Living in Chapter House Semester Defined; Academic Year Defined Scholarship Committee

ARTICLE III: OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Officer Qualifications and Terms of Office Elective Officers, Method of Election and Installation Impeachment of Elected Officers and Dismissal of Appointive Officers

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Section 4:

Duties of Officers and Committees; Vice-President Duties; Treasurer Duties; Membership Education Committee Program; Historian Duties; Annex Coordinator Duties; Chaplain Duties; Alumni Relations Officer Duties; Board of Trustees Undergraduate Members; Philanthropy Chairman Duties; Brotherhood Chairman Duties 1.14

Section 5:

Scholarship Chairman Duties; Board of Trustees Undergraduate Members; Executive Committee; Cabinet 1.14

Section 6: 1.15 Section 7:

Chapter

Meetings;

Quorum;

Absences

Appointive Officers; Assistant Treasurer Duties; Membership Recruitment Chairman and Assistants' Duties; Communications Officer Duties; Resource Coordinator Duties; Intramurals Chairman Duties; Song Leader Duties; BADD Duty Coordinator Duties; Appointment of Committees, Chairmen and Assistant Chairmen; Select or Standing Committees; Vice-President Committee Duties 1.16

Section 8: 1.18 Section 9:

Membership

Education

Committee

Judicial Committee; Risk Management Committee; Awards Committee; Communications Committee 1.18

ARTICLE IV: ASSESSMENTS AND FINANCES Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Work Week Assessments Against Actives; Assessments Against Pledges Performance Fines House Bills; Party Favor Funds Prohibition Damage and Fine Deposit Special House Bills Non-Active Members, Social Event Attendance Kitchen Crew Fiscal Year

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ARTICLE V: PLEDGES Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Eligibility for Pledging Voting on Recruits Voting on Pledges Pledge Fee

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ARTICLE VI: INITIATION Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Initiation Fee Indebtedness Prohibited Fraternity Test Grade Requirements Election to Membership Honor Initiate New Member Voting Membership Education Committee Duties

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ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Appendix: CHAPTER 2: Amending Procedures Compilation Emergency Suspension of By-Laws Executive Committee Discretion and Construement Distribution of By-Laws Date of Effect Grounds for Discipline, Executive Board Definition Robert's Rules of Order Voting Majorities, Finality, Reconsiderations and Methods, CMGOs Subsequent Amendments

DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA HOUSE RULES


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. All-House Meetings Courtesy O Dress and Clothing Restrictions and Internet Prohibitions Guests Entering Chapter House Kitchen Hours and Access Dinner Swearing or Abusive Language Housemother Respect Conduct in Functional Areas Fireworks Prohibition Items in Functional Areas

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Definition of Functional Areas Alcohol, Chewing Tobacco and Food Restrictions Smoking in Chapter House Prohibition and Fines Glass Container Prohibition Courtesy (Quiet) Hours 24-Hours-a-Day Courtesy (Quiet) Areas Assignment of Parking and Rooms Parking and Fines Animals/Pets Room Care and Maintenance Initiation Dining Room and Kitchen Articles Attire in Dining Room and Kitchen and Fines House Rules and Supplementary Rules

CHAPTERS 3 AND 4: ALPHA TAU OMEGA NATIONAL BYLAWS, AND ALPHA TAU OMEGA NATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVES, CHAPTER MINIMUM GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS, RULES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYAND RULES OF THE NATIONAL CHANCELLOR Index CHAPTER 3: ALPHA TAU OMEGA NATIONAL BYLAWS Article I: Article II: Article III: Article IV: Article V: Article VI: Article VII: Article VIII: Article IX: Article X: Article XI: Article XII: Article XIII: Purpose Membership Congress Board of Directors Corporate Officers Judicial Chartered Entities Ritual and Secret Work Miscellaneous Indemnification Dissolution Policies and Procedures Amendments to Bylaws

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CHAPTER 4:

ALPHA TAU OMEGA NATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVES, CHAPTER MINIMUM GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS, RULES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND RULES OF THE NATIONAL CHANCELLOR Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Chapter 8: Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Purpose, Governance, Board/CEO Relationship Executive Limitations Staff Linkage Ends Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations Charters Membership Judicial Ritual and Insignia Miscellaneous

4.01 4.03 4.07 4.10 4.12 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.21 4.35 4.37

Executive Directives Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations Appendices: Rules of the General Assembly Rules of the National Chancellor
I. II. III. IV. Rules Pertaining to Member Discipline Rules Pertaining to Chapter Discipline Rules Pertaining to Non-Disciplinary Controversies Construction and Interpretation of the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures

CHAPTER 5:

DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY-LAWS AND POLICIES Preamble

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Section 1:

Board of Trustees By-Laws


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Name and Office Board Composition Appointment Duties of Board of Trustees Powers of Board of Trustees Powers of Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary Treasurer Meetings Quorum Votes Board Appointments Special Meetings Board Policies Amendment of By-Laws Suspension of By-Laws

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Section 2:

Board of Trustees Policies


I. II. III. IV. V. Semesterly and Yearly Grades Drinking and Driving Alcohol Consumption Retaliation Pranks

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CHAPTER 6:

DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION CHAPTER HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS 6.01 Section 1: Building Corporation Chapter House Rules and Regulations
Preamble A. General Provisions BCRA1. BCRA2. BCRA3. BCRA4. BCRA5. Jurisdiction Room Designations and Common Areas Expenditures Damage and Fine Deposit Suspension from Corporation Membership

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B. Activities In or Around Chapter House BCRB1. Damages to and Removal of Property and Prohibited Activities BCRB2. Controlled Substances BCRB3. Storage and Use of Firearms, Gasoline, Fireworks, Refrigerators, Lighted Candles and Other Dangerous Items BCRB4. Fire Protection Devices Usage BCRB5. Chapter House Roof BCRB6. Food, Alcohol and Tobacco Limitations BCRB7. Smoking Prohibited BCRB8. Glass Containers Outside Prohibited BCRB9. Parking Regulations BCRB10. AIB Property

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C. Construction In or Around Chapter House BCRC1. BCRC2. BCRC3. BCRC4. BCRC5. BCRC6. BCRC7. BCRC8. BCRC9. BCRC10. Damage, Drilling and Attaching Assessment of Damages Compliance with Fire and Other Regulations Electrical Usage Carpeted Areas Removal of Permanent Fixtures Sleeping Room Doors Permanent Additions Room Construction Telephones

D. Occupancy of Chapter House BCRD1. BCRD2. BCRD3. BCRD4. BCRD5. BCRD6. BCRD7. BCRD8. BCRD9. BCRD10. Occupancy by Contract Only Chapter House Occupancy Occupancy During Summer Months Occupancy During Semester Break, Holidays and Other Times Occupancy When Exits Dead-Bolted Guest Occupancy When Chapter House is Open Minimum and Maximum Numbers Pets Key Copies Individual Keys

E. Inspections, Fines and Repairs BCRE1. BCRE2. BCRE3. BCRE4. BCRE5. BCRE6. BCRE7. BCRE8. BCRE9. BCRE10. Inspections Chapter House Structure Damage Items Costs Furniture/Fixtures Carpeting Damages Condition at Closing General Fines Minimums Sleeping Rooms Fines Minimums Cleanliness of Sleeping Rooms Room Renovations Approvals and Building Corporation Building Official Chapter House Sleeping Room Inspection Rewards

Section 2:

Building Corporation By-Laws


I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. Offices Members Directors Meetings Powers of Board of Directors Officers - Powers and Duties Checks Fiscal Year Amendment of By-Laws

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CHAPTERS 7, 8 AND 9: RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY, AND METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS, AND TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS AND PLEDGES Index CHAPTER 7: RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY Section 1: H Risk Management and National Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations

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Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5:

Statement of the National Fraternity Concerning Controlled Substances Statement of Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation Concerning Controlled Substances Declaration of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation Delta Theta Interpretive Statements
A. B. C. Concerning Homecoming Concerning Out-of-House Activities Concerning Pranks

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Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: CHAPTER 8:

Questions and Answers on Risk Management Duties of the Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen Profile of a Safe Party

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METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Emergency Powers of the Chapter President General Provisions Disciplinary Procedures Before the Executive Boards
A. B. C. D. The Judicial Committee The Executive Committee The Membership Education Committee The Cabinet

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Section 4: Section 5: CHAPTER 9:

Appeal to the Board of Trustees Appeal to the National Chancellor

8.04 8.05

TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS AND PLEDGES Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Procedures Concerning Recruits Procedures Concerning Pledges During Each Semester Procedures at Chapter Meetings During Last Two Weeks of November and April

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CHAPTERS 10 AND 11: CHAPTER OFFICERS QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) AND INSTALLATION, AND CHAPTER OFFICES, RANK, JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES COMPOSITION Index CHAPTER 10: CHAPTER OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) AND INSTALLATION
A. B. C. D. E. Early Spring Election Spring Elections Fall Elections General Information General Qualifications for Elected and Appointive Officers

10.01 - 11.10 10.03

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CHAPTER 11: CHAPTER OFFICES, RANK, JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES COMPOSITION Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Chapter Offices and Rank Job Descriptions Standing Committees Composition
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. The Executive Committee The Cabinet The Membership Education Committee The Judicial Committee The Scholarship Committee The Risk Management Committee The Awards Committee The Communications Committee

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CHAPTER 12: CHAPTER AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, MEMORIALS, GIFTS, EMBLEMS, PICTURES, PLAQUES AND CERTIFICATES, LOCATOR AND SUMMARIES Section 1: Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega
A. Awards 1A1. 1A2. 1A3. 1A4. 1A5. 1A6. 1A7. 1A8. 1A9. 1A10. 1A11. 1A12. 1A13. The Robert M. Bensman President's Award The Trustees' Brotherhood Award The J. B. Angle Tau of the Year Award The Tau of the Month Award The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award The Wendy S. McCrary Chapter Sweetheart Award The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award The Henry F. Kupfer Kitchen Manager Award The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award The Robert S. Krause Outstanding Campus Leader Award The Parents of the Year Award The Past President's Glazebrook Badge Award

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Memorials and Gifts 1B1. 1B2. 1B3. The C. Richard Mann Memorial President's Badge The William L. Muir III Glazebrook Original Badge (Worthy Master's Badge) The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Badge

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Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 1C1. 1C2. 1C3. 1C4. 1C5. 1C6. 1C7. 1C8. 1C9. 1C10. 1C11. 1C12. 1C13. The Delta Theta Charter The Official Alpha Tau Omega Electric Chapter Badge The Three Founders Pictures The Alpha Tau Omega Grand Seal The Founders, Grand Seal and Coat of Arms Composite The Delta Theta Composites The Thomas Arkle Clark Portrait The Henry O. Cronkite Portrait The Battle of New Market Commemorative The 50th Anniversary Plaque The 75th Anniversary Plaques The Honor Roll of National Award Recipients The Friends of the K-State Student Union Life Membership Certificate

Section 2:

Delta Theta Board of Trustees


A. Awards 2A1. 2A2. 2A3. B. The Trustees' Brotherhood Award The Order of the Third Star Award The Trustees' National Achievement Award

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Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 2B1. The Delta Theta Board of Trustees Presidential Order

Section 3:

Delta Theta Hall of Honor Committee


A. Awards 3A1. 3A2. The Delta Theta Hall of Honor Award The Delta Theta Outstanding Service Award

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Section 4:

Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation


A. Awards and Scholarships 4A1. 4A2. B. The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award

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Memorials and Gifts 4B1. 4B2. 4B3. 4B4. 4B5. 4B6. 4B7. 4B8. 4B9. 4B10. 4B11. The Muir Family Chapter House The Leo L. Hadley Memorial Living Room The Walter J. Rogers Memorial Library The Steven C. Johnson Hall of Honor The Earnshaw-Keller Recreation Room The Mom Ollie Suite The Michael H. Tolson Memorial Garden The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Piano The Omar L. Wagner Memorial Grandfather Clock The Roger Y. Elkins Memorial Flag Pole The Larry D. Marvel Memorial Chapter Officers Table

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Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 4C1. 4C2. 4C3. 4C4. 4C5. 4C6. 4C7. 4C8. 4C9. The Muir Family Chapter House Plaque The Chapter House Golden Donors Plaque The 75th Anniversary Chapter House Renovation/Addition Donors Plaque The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Chapter House Rendering The 75th Anniversary Marker The Al Gore Capitol Flag Commemorative The Hollis House/ATO Commemorative Plaque The Delta Theta Chapter House Groundbreaking Photograph The William L. Muir and Alpha Tau Omega K-State Alumni Association Display Case

Section 5:

Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund


A. Awards and Scholarships to ATOs through the KSU Foundation 5A1. 5B2. 5A3. 5A4. 5A5. 5A6. 5A7. 5A8. 5A9. 5A10. 5A11. 5A12. B.

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The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards The Elmer D. McCollum Best Room Scholarship Awards The Elmer D. McCollum Worthy Master Award The Richard E. Fagerberg Worthy Marshal Award The Allan D. Holiday, Jr. Worthy Keeper of Exchequer Award The Elmer D. McCollum Membership Recruitment Chairman Award The Elmer D. McCollum Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen Award The Elmer D. McCollum Membership Education Chairman Award The Elmer D. McCollum True Merit Character Award The Todd F. Lakin K-State Leadership Awards The Jeffrey L. Gates Business Administration Award

Grants-in-Aid, Awards and Scholarships to ATOs through the ATO Foundation 5B1. 5B2. 5B3. The William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards The L. Allyn Laybourn Scholastic Excellence Awards (Province 18 Endowment) The Tyler F. Newton Noah's Ark Awards

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Awards and Scholarships to ATOs through the Endowment Fund 5C1. 5C2. 5C3. 5C4. 5C5. 5C6. 5C7. 5C8. 5C9. 5C10. 5C11. 5C12. 5C13. 5C14. 5C15. 5C16. 5C17. 5C18. 5C19. 5C20. 5C21. 5C22. 5C23. 5C24. The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award The Maureen P. Newton Exemplary Initiate Award The Matthew L. Bretz Most Improve Scholarship Award The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award The Larry D. Marvel Memorial Assistant House Manager Award The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award The Robert M. Bensman President's Award The John E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Senior Award The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award The Richard R. Sterrett and Robert K. Sterrett Memorial Outstanding Sophomore Award The Norris E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Freshman Award The William L. Muir III LeaderShape Awards The Michael J. McKernan Memorial Outstanding Athlete Award The Gary R. Cottrell and Russell W. Taddiken Social Service Coordinator Award The Ryan A. Newth Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman Award The David L. Watson Education Award The Henry F. Kupfer Kitchen Manager Award The Guy W. Gross Scholarship Chairman Award The Christian J. Kelly Law School Award The Dale L. Duncan Memorial Philanthropy Chairman Award The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award The Freeman Family Outstanding Major Officer Award The Jonathan S. Kurche Historian Award

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5C25. 5C26. 5C27. 5C28. 5C29. 5C30. 5C31. 5C32. 5C33. 5C34. D.

The Steven C. Johnson Worthy Chaplain Award The Richard R. (Bob) Harrison Outstanding Out-of-House Member Award The Dikeman Family Alumni Relations Officer Award The Founders' Memorial Senior Grant Awards The Benjamin B. Barnert Membership Education Chairman Award The Robert A. (Alex) Rolfing Service to Mankind Award The Michael K. Cormaci Public Relations Officer Award The Kevin E. Kickhaefer and Timothy S. Berends Worthy Scribe Award The Congressional Scholar Awards The Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards

Awards and Scholarships to KSU Students through the Endowment Fund 5D1. 5D2. 5D3. 5D4. 5D5. 5D6. 5D7. The John E. Holstrom ATO Architectural Scholarship The Stanley L. Winter ATO K-State Union Leadership Scholarship The William L. Muir II and John T. Muir ATO Blue Key Leadership Scholarship The Wendy S. McCrary ATO Chapter Sweetheart Scholarship The Robert S. Krause ATO Outstanding Campus Leader Award The Michael E. Brown ATO Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship The Anthony L. Carter ATO Service to Minorities Leadership Scholarship

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Awards and Scholarships to KSU Students through the KSU Foundation 5E1. The John T. (Tom) Muir Outstanding Greek Athlete Scholarship

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Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 5F1. 5F2. The 35th Anniversary and Memorial Scholarship Fund Drives Donors Plaque The Stanley L. Winter Memorial Fund Drive Donors Plaque

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Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association


A. Awards 6A1. B. The Vintage Alumni Support

Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 6B1. Delta Theta Chapter Alumni Association Charter

Locator Summary of Awards, Scholarships and Alumni Support Summary of Scholarships by Year CHAPTERS 13, 14, 15 AND 16: KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND BY-LAWS, AND CRITERIAS AND FORMULAS FOR PRESIDENTIAL, McCOLLUM AND LAYBOURN MEMORIAL AWARDS (INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CHART), AND CRITERIA AND FORMULA FOR MUIR MEMORIAL GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS, AND CRITERIAS FOR CONGRESSIONAL SCHOLAR AWARDS AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLAR AWARDS Index

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CHAPTER 13: KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND BY-LAWS Endowment Fund By-Laws
I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. Offices Directors Officers Restrictions Checks Fiscal Year Amendments of By-Laws

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CHAPTER 14: PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND McCOLLUM AND LAYBOURN MEMORIAL SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS CRITERIAS AND FORMULAS ESTABLISHED BY THE KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND, THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AND THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FOUNDATION (INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CHART) Section 1: Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards and McCollum and Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards Criteria
A. B. C. The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Award The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Award The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Award

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CHAPTER 17: DELTA THETA CHAPTER NEW MEMBER SYLLABUS Foreword Index Section 1: Section 2. Membership Education The Statement of Otis Allan Glazebrook

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Facts About Alpha Tau Omega General House Rules General Guidelines and Rules for All Members Study Program Rules Alpha Tau Omega National Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations Concerning Hazing and Kansas Anti-Hazing Law
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Some Examples of Hazing a Pledge or Active Basic Expectations of Fraternity Membership Membership Education Committee The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award, The Maureen P. Newton Exemplary Initiate Award and The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award
A. B. The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award and The Maureen P. Newton Exemplary Initiate Award The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award

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Scholarships Statement of Position on Controlled Substances Controlled Substances and Pledges Pledge Fathers Help Week Weekend Trip Rules Retreats Etiquette Rules The Creed of Alpha Tau Omega Alpha Tau Omega Oath of Pledgeship Pledge Class Officers Members of the Pledge Class New Pledge Check List

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Weekly Lessons
Introduction: Meet Your Pledge Brothers and Membership Education Chairmen; Pay Your Housebill; "Proper Alcohol Use"; Know By-Laws Concerning Controlled Substances and Risk Management; "Zero Tolerance Rules"; Know By-Laws Concerning Beer and Alcohol; Know House Rules; Know Board of Trustees Policies on Drinking and Driving, Alcohol Consumption; Retaliation and Pranks; Turn in and Post Class Schedules; Learn About Shared Room Responsibilities (Including Keys); Attend "Activities Carnival" and Join a Group; Complete "Goal List" Names and Majors of Pledge Brothers; Meet Chairman/Members of Delta Theta Board of Trustees; "Alpha Talk"; "ATO Cheer"; "First Floor Hangout"; Nominate Pledge Class Officers Names of Chapter Members; Hometowns of First Floor Members; Meet the Membership Education Committee; Election of Pledge Class Officers; Designation of Executive Committee; "Second Floor Hangout"; Begin Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Make Sure You Join a Campus Organization/Club/Activity Beginning Ideals; K-State Fraternities and Sororities; Meet Chapter Officers; Hometowns of Second Floor Members; "Third Floor Hangout"; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; "K-State Fight Song"; Delta Theta Home Page; Weekend Trip Funds The Common Bond; By-Laws/House Rules/National Bylaws/Policies; Hometowns of Third Floor Members; Membership, Chapter and National Officers and Organizational Structure; IFC/PHC Policies; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Review; Etiquette Rules Leading the Charge: Founding and Early National History; The Statement of Otis Allan Glazebrook; "The ATO Creed"; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Meet with MEC; Peer Evaluations; Social Service Project; Etiquette Rules Later National History; "ATO Grace"; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules Local History; Chapter Awards, Scholarships, Grants, Memorials, Gifts, Pictures, Plaques, Certificates, Locator and Summary; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules Making an Impression; Delta Theta Mission Statement; "Our Jewels"; Meet with MEC; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules Being Involved (Chapter Involvement, Signature Events and Brother Involvement); "Sweetheart of ATO"; Finish Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules "K-State Alma Mater"; "Old Alpha" Insignia National Awards; Always an ATO!

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CHAPTERS 18 AND 19: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND JOINT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL/PANHELLENIC COUNCIL POLICIES AND CODES, AND INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AND CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL 18.01 - 19.14 Index 18.03

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CHAPTER 19: INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AND CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL 19.01 Section 1: Section 2: Interfraternity Council Constitution and Bylaws Continuance of the Agreement Between Kansas State University and the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council and the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council 19.01

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CHAPTER 20: DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS Alumni Association By-Laws
I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Offices Directors Officers Checks Fiscal Year Amendments of By-Laws

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CHAPTER 21: SUMMARY OF FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS Section 1: Section 2: Costs to the Individual Member Schedule of Fees Paid by Chapter to IFC and National Headquarters

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APPENDICES1 Delta Theta Seniority Lists Delta Theta Offices and Officers List Delta Theta Chapter House Room Locator Delta Theta Housing Contract and Delta Theta Annex Agreement Delta Theta Chapter Budgets Lease Agreement Between Delta Theta Chapter and Delta Theta Building Corporation Agreement Between Delta Theta Chapter and Delta Theta Building Corporation Concerning the Housemother's Quarters Agreement Between Delta Theta Chapter, Delta Theta Building Corporation and Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund Concerning House Manager's, Summer House Manager's, Kitchen Manager's, Communications Officer's and Krause Awards Credit Tips Kansas State University Selected Phone Numbers Crisis Management and Procedures

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DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY MISSION STATEMENT In an ongoing effort to improve in every aspect of life, we strive to building upon an already phenomenal Brotherhood; expand the leadership skills of members; and, through a unique process, transform every boy who enters Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity into a man of genuine character, ethics and intelligence who possesses the will to be successful in the world today.
Adopted on April 7, 1996 Revised February 2, 2004

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CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA CHAPTER BY-LAWS AND HOUSE RULES

By-Laws and House Rules Effective April 1, 1972 Includes All Subsequent Amendments

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INDEX
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Preamble Article I. General Provisions 1. Living in House or Annex, Penalties; Housing Contract, Social Fee Exemption; Annex Agreement, Out-of-House Fee Exemption; Building Corporation Membership Donations; Seniority and Annex Program 2. Beer and Alcohol; Controlled Substances 3. Damages 4. House Rules 5. Adverse Action Scholarship 1. Scholastic Probation; Termination of Living in Chapter House 2. Semester Defined; Academic Year Defined 3. Scholarship Committee Officers and Elections 1. Officer Qualifications and Terms of Office 2. Elective Officers, Method of Election and Installation 3. Impeachment of Elected Officers and Dismissal of Appointive Officers 4. Duties of Officers and Committees; Vice-President Duties; Treasurer Duties; Membership Education Committee Program; Historian Duties; Annex Coordinator Duties; Chaplain Duties; Alumni Relations Officer Duties; Philanthropy Chairman Duties; Brotherhood Chairman Duties 5. Scholarship Chairman Duties; Board of Trustees Undergraduate Members; Executive Committee; Cabinet 6. Chapter Meetings; Quorum; Absences 7. Appointive Officers; Assistant Treasurer Duties; Membership Recruitment Chairman and Assistants' Duties; Communications Officer Duties; Resource Coordinator Duties; Intramurals Chairman Duties; Song Leader Duties; BADD Duty Coordinator Duties; Appointment of Committees, Chairmen and Assistant Chairmen; Select or Standing Committees; Vice-President Committee Duties 8. Membership Education Committee 9. Judicial Committee; Risk Management Committee; Awards Committee; Communications Committee Assessments and Finances 1. Work Week 2. Assessments Against Active; Assessments Against Pledges 3. Performance Fines 4. House Bills; Party Favor Funds Prohibition 5. Damage and Fine Deposit 6. Special House Bills 7. Non-Active Members, Social Event Attendance 8. Kitchen Crew 9. Fiscal Year

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Initiation 1. Initiation Fee 2. Indebtedness Prohibited 3. Fraternity Test 4. Grade Requirements 5. Election to Membership 6. Honor Initiate 7. New Member Voting 8. Membership Education Committee Duties Amendments and Miscellaneous 1. Amending Procedures 2. Compilation 3. Emergency Suspension of By-Laws 4. Executive Committee Discretion and Construement 5. Distribution of By-Laws 6. Date of Effect 7. Grounds for Discipline, Executive Board Definition 8. Robert's Rules of Order 9. Voting Majorities, Finality, Reconsiderations and Methods, CMGOs

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HOUSE RULES OF DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA All-House Meetings; Courtesy; ATO Dress and Clothing Restrictions and Internet Prohibitions; Guests Entering Chapter House; Kitchen Hours and Access; Dinner; Swearing or Abusive Language; Housemother Respect; Conduct in Functional Areas; Fireworks Prohibition; Items in Functional Areas; Definition of Functional Areas; Alcohol, Chewing Tobacco and Food Restrictions; Smoking in Chapter House Prohibition; Glass Container Prohibition; Courtesy (Quiet) Hours; 24-Hours-a-Day Courtesy (Quiet) Areas; Assignment of Parking and Rooms; Parking and Fines; Animals/Pets; Room Care and Maintenance; Initiation; Dining Room and Kitchen Articles; Attire in Dining Room and Kitchen and Fines; House Rules and Supplementary Rules

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CHAPTER 1 DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA CHAPTER BY-LAWS

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PREAMBLE WHEREAS, The Bond of Fraternal Brotherhood inspired Founders Otis Allan Glazebrook, Alfred Marshall and Erskine Mayo Ross to establish the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at 114 East Clay Street, Richmond, Virginia, on Monday, September 11, 1865; and The Four Great Principles of the Fraternity are an ever-present reminder of our Eternal Bonds of Friendship; and The Red Tie Club (R. T. C.) was founded on Saturday, April 6, 1912; and The Alpha Theta Chi Fraternity was formally organized on Monday, October 15, 1917, and petitioned the XXVI Congress of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (December 31, 1919 and January 1, 2, and 3, 1920) in Cleveland, Ohio, for establishment of a chapter; and Alpha Theta Chi Fraternity was notified on Thursday, May 27, 1920, by Province III Chief (later Province Director) Ralph E. Weaverling, that the necessary votes had been obtained and a Charter approved; and Kansas Delta Theta Chapter was chartered as a subordinate entity of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, pursuant to the provisions of the Alpha Tau Omega National Constitution and Laws (now National Bylaws and Policies and Procedures), and installed on Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23, 1920, by Installing Officers Ralph E. Weaverling and Arlie Estes, with 33 charter initiates (11 alumni and 22 actives); and Elmer David McCollum, Walter William Rodewald, Walter Rawlins Horlacher, Carl Franklin Mershon, Norman Dale Lund and Walter John Rogers were the six Founders of Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; and Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity was chartered as a body corporate under the Laws of the State of Kansas as The Alpha Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc., on Thursday, February 19, 1920, and as Kansas Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Inc., on Wednesday, February 16, 1921; and Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Inc., on Friday, September 3, 1971 1; and The corporate charter provides for the promotion of scholastic, social and athletic achievement based upon fraternal fellowship, brotherly affection and cooperative spirit. For the better accomplishment of these objectives, these By-Laws are hereby ordained and established by and for this Chapter and Corporation.

WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

NOW, THEREFORE,

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BY-LAWS OF DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA 1 (Federal Taxpayer Identification Number: 48-0545813) ARTICLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS 1-1100 LIVING IN HOUSE OR ANNEX, PENALTIES: All actives must live in the Chapter House or in an approved annex during four years of pledgeship and active membership or until graduation. All actives must live in the Chapter House during at least three semesters of pledgeship and active membership or until graduation. The Chapter, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present and voting at a Chapter meeting, may release an active from these obligations for financial or other hardship reasons. An application shall be presented by the active to the Chapter, and must be approved by Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and the Board of Trustees before becoming effective. Once approved, the active is released for a length of time to be determined by the Chapter, during which the active forfeits all chapter privileges, including the right to vote. Any active who violates this section shall automatically be suspended, relieved of his right to vote on any matter and at any meeting, lose all rights and privileges and may not be included by the Executive Committee on seniority; in addition to any other discipline that the Executive Committee, utilizing the rules of the National Chancellor, may levy or invoke. HOUSING CONTRACT, SOCIAL FEE EXEMPTION: All actives and pledges shall sign an annual housing contract with Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation, not later than February 1st preceding the beginning of the next school year, to be assured of a room in the Chapter House during the next school year. Actives will have a chance to move out of the Chapter House into an approved annex by seniority. The number of persons to be pledged during the summer shall be the difference between the number of contracts received and the Chapter House's full capacity of eighty (80) men. Any active who has lived in the Chapter House or in an approved annex during eight semesters or more of pledgeship and active membership, who is living in the Chapter House and has signed a housing contract, shall be exempt from payment of the social fee. ANNEX AGREEMENT, OUT-OF-HOUSE FEE EXEMPTION: All actives and pledges not living in the Chapter House shall annually sign an annex agreement with Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation. Any active who has lived in the Chapter House or in an approved annex during eight semester or more of pledgeship and active membership, who is not living in the Chapter House and has signed an annex agreement, shall be exempt from payment of the out-of-house fee. BUILDING CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS: Annually, all actives living in the Chapter House shall pay to Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation an amount prescribed by the Board of Directors, up to a maximum of four years. 2 SENIORITY AND ANNEX PROGRAM: Seniority shall be determined by the Executive Committee. An approved annex program shall be determined by the Executive Committee. 2 BEER AND ALCOHOL: Possession and consumption of beer and alcohol shall be regulated by the Cabinet, and all policies shall be in line with those regulations established by the National Fraternity and the Interfraternity Council of Kansas State University. 3 No beer or alcohol may be purchased from chapter funds. No beer or alcohol may be purchased through a coordinated effort by any active or pledge in the name of or on behalf of the Chapter. Articles of Incorporation: See Book of Records Chapter 1 Building Corporation Annual Donations and Annex Fees: See Chapter 21 3 IFC Event Responsibility Policy: See Chapter 18
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No hard alcohol may be possessed or consumed in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property or surrounding property or at any Chapter social function. "Hard alcohol" is defined as any alcohol containing more than 26 proof (13%). No person shall possess, in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property or surrounding property, any alcohol container other than for been or wine. Kegs are prohibited in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or adjacent property, except when utilized and maintained by a licensed, third-party vendor at a registered social function. Any person violating 1-2010 through 1-2030 for the first offense shall be fined a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100). For the second offense, the person shall be placed on social suspension for sixteen (16) weeks and be fined two hundred dollars ($200), which will be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. For the third offense, the Cabinet shall terminate his housing contract or annex agreement immediately and refer the matter to the Board of Trustees. No recruit or potential recruit shall be invited to or attend any Chapter party, function or social event, whether within or outside the Chapter House, where beer or alcohol is present. No active or pledge shall provide, supply, purchase for or give beer or alcohol to any recruit or potential recruit. 4 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES5: Possession, consumption, use or sale of controlled substances (including marijuana) is prohibited. In the case of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances (including marijuana) in the Chapter House, on Chapter property, or at a Chapter function or event, or in the case of sale of controlled substances (including marijuana) anywhere, the Cabinet shall terminate his housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. In the case of the first occurrence of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances (including marijuana) on adjacent property or at an event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, the Cabinet shall place the person on suspension and levy a fine of two hundred dollars ($200). In the case of the second occurrence of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances on adjacent property or at an event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, the Cabinet shall terminate his housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. 5 In addition to the above, other discipline may be levied or invoked by the Cabinet, utilizing the rules of the National Chancellor. DAMAGES: Any damages to Chapter property shall be paid for or immediately repaired by the person or persons responsible. HOUSE RULES: House Rules shall be available in Chapter 2 of the electronic Members Manual on the Chapter's Website. House Rules may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all actives present and voting in Chapter meeting where a quorum is present. 6 ADVERSE ACTIONS: No member shall participate in any action which might reflect adversely upon this Chapter or on the Fraternity. 5,7 IFC Policy for Dry Rush: See Chapter 18 5Controlled Substances: See Chapters 7 and 17 Risk Management and Liability: See Chapter 7 Drinking and Driving: See Board of Trustees Policies in Chapter 5 6 7 House Rules: See Chapter 2 Procedures Concerning Disciplinary Matters: See Chapter 8
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ARTICLE II: SCHOLARSHIP8 2-1100 2-1200 SCHOLASTIC PROBATION: Any active who has a grade point average below a 2.500 for one semester shall be placed on scholastic probation. TERMINATION OF LIVING IN CHAPTER HOUSE: Any active who has a grade point average below a 2.500 for an entire academic year shall not be allowed to live in the Chapter House during the following school year, unless waived in writing by the Board of Trustees. 9 SEMESTER DEFINED: A semester shall be defined as being either the fall or spring semester. However, if desired, the spring term and/or summer interim term and/or summer school may be combined to get the spring semester average, and the fall term and winter interim term may be combined to get the fall semester average. ACADEMIC YEAR DEFINED: The academic year shall begin with the first day of spring semester in January and end with the last day of the winter interim term in January. The grade point average for an academic year shall be defined as being the combined spring and fall semesters grade point averages. However, if desired, the grade point averages for the spring interim term, summer school and/or the winter interim term in that academic year may be combined with the spring and fall semester grade point averages to get the academic year grade point average. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: The Scholarship Committee, composed of the Scholarship Chairman, who shall be chairman, the Resource Coordinator, the Membership Education Chairmen, the President, and members appointed by the President with the consent of the Executive Committee, shall determine quiet hours, study hall and all matters concerning scholarship.

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ARTICLE III: OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS 10,11 3-1100 OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF OFFICE: All officers, elected or appointive, must live in the Chapter House during their term of office; except for the Annex Coordinator, who must live in the Chapter House or an approved annex. All elected and appointive officers must have a 2.500 grade point average or better during the preceding semester to be eligible for election or appointment. 10,11 Semester shall be defined as in 2-2000. All officers must qualify by the National Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the specifications therein. 10,11 The President and the Treasurer shall be elected to terms of one year. Two Membership Education Chairmen shall be elected to terms of one year. The Historian shall be elected to a term of one year. The Alumni Relations Officer shall be elected to a term of one year. The Scholarship Chairman shall be elected to a term of one year. The Philanthropy Chairman shall be elected and installed with other elected officers each semester. He shall serve that semester as Assistant Philanthropy Chairman; and shall serve a semester term as Philanthropy Chairman beginning the first day of the next semester. The House Manager shall be elected and installed with other elected officers each semester. He shall serve that semester as Assistant House Manager; and shall serve a semester term as House Manager beginning the first day of the next semester. The Vice-President, the Chaplain, the Secretary, the Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman, the Sergeant-at-Arms, the Doorkeeper, the Public Relations Officer, the Social Service Coordinator, the House Manager, the Annex Coordinator, the Philanthropy Chairman, the Kitchen Manager and the Brotherhood Chairman shall be elected twice-yearly. Unless otherwise provided herein, they shall be elected to terms of one semester. All officers will serve until their successors have been duly elected, installed and qualified. ELECTIVE OFFICERS, METHOD OF ELECTION AND INSTALLATION 10,11: officers shall be elected and installed at the times specified: Elective

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The President, a Vice-President and a Chaplain shall be elected during the first or second week of November and installed with other elected officers in the spring semester. A Vice-President and a Chaplain shall be elected during the first or second week of April and installed with other elected officers in the fall semester. The Treasurer shall be elected and installed with other elected officers in the spring semester and shall serve a term concurrent with the fiscal year of the Chapter, beginning the next June 1st and ending the following May 31st. The Historian shall be elected and installed with other elected officers in the spring semester and shall serve a term beginning the first day of the fall semester.
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The Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman shall be elected and installed with other elected officers each semester. To be eligible for election, he shall have lived in the Chapter House for at least three semesters. He shall serve that semester as Risk Management Officer, Assistant Social Chairman and GAMMA representative; and shall serve a semester term as Social Chairman beginning the first day of the next semester. The Philanthropy Chairman shall be elected and installed with other elected officers each semester. He shall serve that semester as Assistant Philanthropy Chairman; and shall serve a semester term as Philanthropy Chairman beginning the first day of that next semester. The House Manager shall be elected and installed with other elected officers each semester. He shall serve that semester as Assistant House Manager; and shall serve a semester term as House Manager beginning the first day of that next semester. The Secretary, one Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman, Sergeant-at-Arms, Doorkeeper, one Membership Education Chairman, Public Relations Officer, Social Service Coordinator, Alumni Relations Officer, one House Manager, Annex Coordinator, one Philanthropy Chairman, Kitchen Manager and Brotherhood Chairmanshall be elected not sooner than one (1) week nor later than two (2) weeks following spring initiation. Installation of all such officers shall be not sooner than one (1) week after the preceding election, except as provided in 3-2110. The Secretary, one Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman, Sergeant-at-Arms, Doorkeeper, the Membership Education Chairman other than the person elected in the spring semester, Public Relations Officer, Social Service Coordinator, Alumni Relations Officer, one House Manager, Annex Coordinator, one Philanthropy Chairman, Kitchen Manager, Brotherhood Chairman and Scholarship Chairman shall be elected not sooner than one (1) week nor later than two (2) weeks following fall initiation. Installation of all such officers shall be not sooner than one (1) week after the preceding election, except as provided in 3-2110. Elections shall be announced two (2) weeks before they are scheduled to occur. 10 IMPEACHMENT OF ELECTED OFFICERS AND DISMISSAL OF OFFICERS: Elected officers may be removed from office in the following manner: APPOINTIVE

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A motion for impeachment must be made and seconded and a majority of active Chapter members present and voting must concur. This motion is automatically tabled for a two-week period. After that time, the tabled motion will be discussed and voted on. A vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the active Chapter members present and voting must be obtained for an elected officer to be removed from office. Appointive officers may be relieved of their office in the following manner: A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Cabinet may vote to remove an appointive officer from office. Thereupon, the President shall, with the consent of the Executive Committee, appoint a replacement for the balance of the term of office. The Chapter may recommend to the Cabinet, by majority vote, that an appointive officer be considered for dismissal.

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DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES 11: The duties of the officers shall be as defined in the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations of the Fraternity, with the following additions: VICE-PRESIDENT DUTIES: The Vice-President shall be in charge of all appointive officers and committees and shall coordinate their activities. He shall be chairman of any by-law committee and is responsible for keeping these By-Laws up-to-date. TREASURER DUTIES: The Treasurer shall be chairman of the Finance Committee. He shall be responsible for all financial transactions, disbursements and collections of the Chapter during the fiscal year of his term of office, including the fiscal review by independent auditors following the completion of such fiscal year. He shall personally sign all disbursements of Chapter funds, which shall be countersigned by the President or Vice-President (if under $1,000) or manually countersigned by the President (if $1,000 or more). MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE PROGRAM: Before the end of the semester preceding, the Membership Education Committee shall submit to the Chapter for approval the planned membership education program for the succeeding semester, and at any other time the Chapter should so request. Once approved, such program shall be the only membership education activities and programs of the Chapter. Any omissions, additions or enhancements by any active or group of actives, other than through procedures specifically approved by the Membership Education Committee and pursuant to this section, are prohibited. Such activities and all pledge programs and membership education programs shall be subject to the approval of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. HISTORIAN DUTIES: The Historian shall be Editor of The Vintage, in addition to other duties and responsibilities. He shall publish two or more editions of The Vintage annually. He and the Alumni Relations Officer shall publish a directory of Delta Theta alumni every year. He shall immediately forward copies of all chapter publications and other items of interest (videos, newspaper articles, Chapter or individual achievements) to the Director of Communications at the National Headquarters. ANNEX COORDINATOR DUTIES: The Annex Coordinator shall be in charge of the planning, organization and execution of programs involving active Chapter members living in approved annexes; and shall be their representative and designee on the Executive Committee. CHAPLAIN DUTIES: The Chaplain shall be the spiritual leader of the Chapter. ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICER DUTIES: The Alumni Relations Officer shall coordinate all alumni weekends and events, alumni reunions, alumni communications and other alumni activities of the Chapter. He shall involve the Chapter in a continuing alumni relations program. He shall be the liaison for the Chapter with the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association. He shall be responsible for the Chapter's mail and shall see that all mail is properly received and all alumni and out-of-house mail forwarded. He and the Historian shall publish a directory of Delta Theta alumni every year. PHILANTHROPY CHAIRMAN DUTIES: The Philanthropy Chairman shall plan, organize and execute one or more philanthropic activities each semester to benefit not-for-profit organization(s) chosen by the Chapter. BROTHERHOOD CHAIRMAN DUTIES: The Brotherhood Chairman shall be responsible for all Chapter-only activities and events, the promotion of total brotherhood throughout the Chapter and fostering brotherhood between all members and pledges. He shall coordinate all activities and events with the President and Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen. SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN DUTIES: The Scholarship Chairman shall be responsible for all of the scholarship programs of the Chapter, including Courtesy (Quiet) Hours, Study Hours, and pledge and active scholastic achievements.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS: In the spring semester of every year, the Chapter shall select a member as an at-large member of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, who, along with the President, the Vice-President, the Chaplain and the Outstanding New Member Award recipient, shall represent the undergraduate interests of the Chapter. He shall serve until his successor is selected and qualified. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE12,14: The Executive Committee shall be composed of the following twenty-threee (23) members: The Vice-President, who shall preside at all meetings; the President; the Chaplain; the Treasurer; the Secretary; two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen; the Historian; the Sergeant-at-Arms; the Doorkeeper; the two Membership Education Chairmen; the Public Relations Officer; the Social Service Coordinator; the Alumni Relations Officer; the House Manager; the Annex Coordinator; the Philanthropy Chairman; the Kitchen Manager; the Membership Recruitment Chairman; the Scholarship Chairman; the Communications Officer and the Brotherhood Chairman. All members shall have one vote therein, except the Vice-President, who shall only vote if the voting members are equally divided; and except for the non-serving Membership Education Chairman, who shall have no vote. Other officers provided in 3-5100, 3-7000 and 3-7210 shall be exofficio members of the Executive Committee, without vote. They shall meet when called by the President and he shall announce the meeting time to the Chapter. A quorum to do business shall consist of twelve (12) of the twenty-three (23) members of the Executive Committee. Minutes, roll and votes of each meeting shall be recorded and electronically distributed by the Secretary to all members. Any decision made by the Executive Committee may be amended or reversed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter. The Executive Committee shall have the following powers: Delegate and act for the Chapter when it is impossible or impractical for that body to meet, except when otherwise provided in these By-Laws. Construe, interpret and enforce these By-Laws, except when otherwise provided in these By-Laws. Make appropriations for necessary capital improvements or unbudgeted or extraordinary expenses; but in no case shall an appropriation for a capital improvement or unbudgeted or extraordinary expense exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a particular item without a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members of the Executive Committee present at a meeting where a quorum is present. Suspend or expel members, utilizing the rules of the National Chancellor. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members present at a meeting where a quorum is present shall be necessary for a penalty of expulsion from the Fraternity. 14 CABINET12,14: The Cabinet shall be composed of the following eight (8) members: The Chaplain, who shall preside at all meetings; the President; the Vice-President; the Treasurer; the Secretary; the Historian; the Sergeant-at-Arms; and the Doorkeeper. All members shall have one vote therein, except the Chaplain, who shall only vote if they be equally divided. They shall meet when called by the President. Minutes, roll and votes of each meeting shall be recorded and electronically distributed by the Secretary to all members. 14 Any decision made by the Cabinet may be amended or reversed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter. Meetings of the Cabinet are closed to all other members and pledges except those invited by the Cabinet. A quorum to do business shall consist of five (5) of the eight (8) members.

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The Cabinet shall have the following powers and duties: Serve as the long-range planning committee of the Chapter. Promote, encourage and monitor the achievement of the Delta Theta "Mission Statement" by the Chapter. Advise the President. Handle emergency business.14 By a two-thirds (2/3) vote, remove appointive Chapter officers and salaried employees. CHAPTER MEETINGS: Chapter meetings will be held at a time to be decided by the President. QUORUM: A majority of those active Chapter members living in the Chapter House constitutes a quorum to do business. ABSENCES: All unexcused absentees, upon determination by the President, shall be fined at least ten dollars ($10.00) for each regular meeting missed. At least one (1) formal meeting shall be held each month of the school year. APPOINTIVE OFFICERS: The appointive officers shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, for a term of one semester; except that the Chapter shall select a member, who shall be appointed by the President, as Membership Recruitment Chairman, for a term of one year. Appointive officers shall include, but not be limited to: Assistant Treasurer, Membership Recruitment Chairman and Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen, Assistant House Manager, Scholarship Chairman, Communications Officer, Resource Coordinator, Intramurals Chairman, Song Leader, Campus Activities Coordinator and BADD Duty Coordinator. ASSISTANT TREASURER DUTIES: The Assistant Treasurer shall assist the Treasurer with any and all of his duties, as assigned by the Treasurer. MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT CHAIRMAN AND ASSISTANTS' DUTIES: The Membership Recruitment Chairman and Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen shall be responsible for recruiting outstanding, qualified men who will become pledges and then active members of the Chapter and the Fraternity. They shall recruit two pledge classes during the school year and are responsible for keeping the Chapter House at full capacity through the recruitment of new members. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER DUTIES: The Communications Officer shall be responsible for all electronic and computer operations of the Chapter, including all Chapter computers and printers, phone systems and other electronic media. He shall be the Web Engineer of the Chapter and responsible for the Chapter's Home Page. RESOURCE COORDINATOR DUTIES: The Resource Coordinator shall be responsible for all of the files and records pertaining to university courses and keeping such materials up-to-date. INTRAMURALS CHAIRMAN DUTIES: The Intramurals Chairman shall be responsible for the recruitment and coordinator of all individual and team intramural events. SONG LEADER DUTIES: The Song Leader shall be responsible for all musical and singing activities of the Chapter, including those involving serenades and functions. He will promote singing at meals, meetings and other Chapter activities.

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BADD DUTY COORDINATOR DUTIES: The BADD Duty Coordinator shall coordinate and direct the Chapters BADD Duty (Brothers Against Driving Drunk) Program and shall assign every member and pledge to BADD Duty during Wednesday through Saturday nights during the school year. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES, CHAIRMEN AND ASSISTANT CHAIRMEN 12: The President shall appoint such committees and members thereof as he shall deem necessary for the efficient operation of the Chapter, not inconsistent with these By-Laws. The President shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, the chairmen and assistant chairmen of such committees. All appointments made by the President shall be for a term of one semester; except the Membership Recruitment Chairman shall be appointed for a term commencing with the beginning of the fall semester and ending with the beginning of the next fall semester, and except the Fall Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen shall be appointed for terms commencing with the beginning of the fall semester and ending with the beginning of the spring semester, and except that Spring Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen shall be appointed for terms commencing with the beginning of the spring semester and ending with the beginning of the fall semester. The Membership Recruitment Chairman and any Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen shall function under a contractual agreement with the Chapter. In appointing committee members, the President shall give consideration to the following: Utilizing an existing officer as chairman of such committee, if deemed to be appropriate; Qualifications and curricula of members of the Chapter that would be beneficial to such committees; Proportional representation of members as to classes and viewpoints; Representation of both active Chapter members and pledges; and Representation of both persons living in the Chapter House and in approved annexes. SELECT OR STANDING COMMITTEES: committees. Committees shall be either select or standing

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Select committees shall be those established as provided in 3-7210. Standing committees shall be those committees whose membership, authority and duties are established by these By-Laws or the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives or Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations of the Fraternity. 12 All select committees, as specified in 3-7241, shall submit a report of all votes considered and taken on any motion, to the Chapter for acceptance, modification or rejection. Such committee report must be accepted by the Chapter at the same meeting at which it is submitted, unless action is postponed by the Chapter; otherwise, the committee report is rejected. All standing committees, as specified in 3-7242, shall submit a report of all votes taken, on all motions, to the Chapter. Such report shall be deemed to have been adopted automatically; unless the Chapter, by a majority vote (or as otherwise provided in these By-Laws) of those present and voting, shall disapprove such committee report or any portion thereof. VICE-PRESIDENT COMMITTEE DUTIES: The Vice-President shall see that all appointive officers and committees shall faithfully perform their duties as established by House Rules, dulyenacted motion of the Chapter or Executive Committee, directive of the President, or these By-Laws.

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Members Manual MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE 12,13,14: The Membership Education Committee shall be composed of the two Membership Education Chairmen; the Scholarship Chairman; the House Manager; the President; the Vice-President; the Secretary; the Sergeant-at-Arms; the Doorkeeper; and two (2) members appointed by the President with the consent of the Executive Committee. All past Presidents and past Membership Education Chairmen who are active Chapter members shall be exofficio members, without vote. The regular members of the Committee shall choose one of the regular members to preside at all meetings. Meetings of the Committee are closed to all other members and pledges except those invited by the Committee. A quorum to do business shall consist of six (6) of the eleven (11) regular members. The primary powers of the Committee shall be disciplinary in regards to pledges. Any decision of the Committee shall be in accordance with the rules of the National Chancellor and may be amended or reversed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter. 14 The primary duties of the Committee shall be to discuss with individual pledges his problems and concerns and to find satisfactory solutions, to report to the Chapter on the pledges' progress, to discuss and act upon problems with individual actives, and to examine, discuss and evaluate reports submitted by the Membership Education Chairmen, Scholarship Chairman, House Manager, President, VicePresident and any other active Chapter member. The Committee shall meet regularly once each month during the school year at a time to be determined by the presiding officer, and may meet at such other times as deemed necessary by the presiding officer, the serving Membership Education Chairman or the President. JUDICIAL COMMITTEE 12,14: The Judicial Committee shall be composed of ten (10) members: The Vice-President, who shall preside at all meetings; the President; the Chaplain; the Treasurer; the Secretary; the Sergeant-at-Arms; the Doorkeeper; and three (3) members appointed by the President with the consent of the Executive Committee. All members shall have one vote therein, except the Vice-President, who shall only vote if the voting members are equally divided. The Judicial Committee shall decide all disciplinary cases within their jurisdiction and those involving fines for actives and pledges. Any decision made by the Committee shall be in accordance with the rules of the National Chancellor and may be amended or reversed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter. 14 The Judicial Committee shall meet regularly once each month during the school year at a time to be determined by the Vice-President, and may meet at such other times as deemed necessary by the VicePresident or the President. The quorum to do business shall consist of six (6) of the ten (10) voting members of the Judicial Committee. Minutes, roll and votes of each meeting shall be electronically distributed by the Secretary to all members. 14 RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: The Risk Management Committee, composed of the two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen (who shall be co-chairmen), the President, VicePresident, the Chaplain and Treasurer, shall be responsible for planning and coordination of all social activities of the Chapter. All social activities shall be announced to the Chapter at least six days prior to the event, reviewed in advance by the Risk Management Committee and submitted to Greek Affairs at least 72 hours prior to the event. The Risk Management Committee shall evaluate each social activity after its completion; and shall make a presentation to the Chapter once a semester regarding alcohol safety, liability and fire safety. AWARDS COMMITTEE: The Awards Committee, composed of the Vice-President as Chairman, the Communications Officer as Vice-Chairman, the President, the Historian and the Public Relations Officer, shall be responsible for compilation and completion of the Chapter's Annual Report to both the National Fraternity and the KSU Interfraternity Council, the Thomas Arkle Clark Award and the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation Scholarship Awards.

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: The Communications Committee, composed of the Historian as Chairman, the Communications Officer as Vice-Chairman, the President, the Public Relations Officer and the Communications Officer, shall be responsible for all public communications, including University, electronic media, print media and alumni. Composition of Standing Committees: See Also Chapter 11 Meeting Times and Duties of Membership Education Committee: See Also Chapter 17 14 Methods and Procedures Concerning Disciplinary Matters: See Chapter 8
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ARTICLE IV: ASSESSMENTS AND FINANCES15 4-1000 WORK WEEK: All actives and spring semester pledges who do not return to school in the fall for work week by the time set by the Executive Committee shall be assessed ten dollars ($10.00) per day they are late up to thirty dollars ($30.00), unless satisfactory arrangements are made with the President. ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ACTIVES15: Unless specifically otherwise provided, fines against actives may be imposed by the Judicial Committee. Any person may recommend a fine against any active to the Judicial Committee. The accused shall have the right to be present and to offer a suitable defense. No fine against an active shall be valid unless electronically distributed to all members following the decision of the Judicial Committee. 15 Fines against actives shall be levied directly against the active or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. Suspensions and expulsions shall be imposed in accordance with procedures contained in the rules of the National Chancellor. ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PLEDGES 15: Unless specifically otherwise provided, fines against pledges may be imposed by the President, the Membership Education Chairman, the Membership Education Committee, the House Manager (with regard to house duties and cleaning), the Scholarship Chairman (with regard to scholarship), or by a majority vote of the pledge class. Any person may recommend a fine against any pledge to the Judicial Committee. All fines against pledges shall be reviewed by the Judicial Committee before they are levied, and the accused shall have the right to be present and to offer a suitable defense. All fines against pledges shall be levied directly against the pledge or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. Fines against pledges imposed by the majority vote of the pledge class shall be credited to the pledge class treasury account for use as the pledge class shall determine. The Judicial Committee may provide for constructive alternatives to monetary fines. 15 The word "fine" shall be deemed to mean an assessment. PERFORMANCE FINES15: Each officer, elective or appointive, shall bear any fine assessed for his failure to properly perform his duties. All members, both actives and pledges, shall attend and participate in all scheduled recruitment activities during the school year. A fine of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation, unless the member was excused by the Membership Recruitment Chairman. All members, both actives and pledges, shall attend and participate in at least 25 hours of social service and chapter philanthropy events during each semester. A fine of two dollars ($2.00) for each hour under 25 hours will be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation, unless the member was excused by the Judicial Committee. All social service and chapter philanthropy fines shall be donated to charity. All members, both actives and pledges, shall participate as a driver for Brothers Against Driving Drunk (B.A.D.D.) when assigned. A fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation for any unexcused absence or incapacitation.

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HOUSE BILLS: The house bill shall be set by the Executive Committee. 15 All house bills are due when they are received; unless substantial, special arrangements have been made with the Treasurer, with the approval of the Executive Committee. In payment of the house bill, (1) fines, (2) dues, (3) room, and (4) board will be taken out, in that order, from the amount received. If any house bill remains unpaid for more than ten (10) days or during dead week or final week, the person will be taken off tables. If any house bill in excess of one month's basic house bill remains unpaid for more than thirty (30) days, the person shall be brought before the Executive Committee. If any house bill in excess of one month's basic house bill or any semesterly annex fee remains unpaid for more than sixty (60) days, the person will be suspended and shall move out of the Chapter House or shall have his annex agreement suspended (as the case may be), unless he appeals to the Executive Committee and receives a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee present and voting to waive the suspension. No active or pledge shall be allowed to move into the Chapter House at the beginning of a school year if he has any unpaid accounts receivable from the previous school year(s). Unless satisfactory arrangements have been made, all house bills due to Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega at the beginning of each succeeding school year shall be turned over to Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation for collection. At the end of each and every thirty (30) day period, the Chapter shall charge a servicing fine of five dollars ($5.00), plus interest at the maximum legal interest rate on all accounts receivable. 15 PARTY FAVOR FUNDS PROHIBITION: No funds for party favors shall be paid from the general Chapter treasury. DAMAGE AND FINE DEPOSIT: All persons living in the Chapter House will place a damage and fine deposit with Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation. The Treasurer shall collect and forward such deposits immediately upon receipt. Such deposits shall be used by the Building Corporation and the Chapter for damages and fines by members or pledges and shall be subject to refund pursuant to Building Corporation guidelines. 15 SPECIAL HOUSE BILLS: The Treasurer shall determine the amount of special house bills (for room only, meals only, etc.) with the approval of the Executive Committee. NON-ACTIVE MEMBERS, SOCIAL EVENT ATTENDANCE: Any member not living in the Chapter House or an approved annex will not be on the Chapter Roll or seniority. No member or pledge, except those living in the Chapter House or an approved annex, will be invited to nor shall they attend any Chapter social event, except if they make financial arrangements beforehand with the Treasurer, with the approval of the Executive Committee and pay appropriate fees. Any active who has been a member or pledge for eight semesters or more, who is living in the Chapter House and has signed a housing contract, shall be exempt from payment of the social fee. Any active who has been a member or pledge for eight semesters or more, who is not living in the Chapter House and has signed an annex agreement, shall be exempt from payment of the out-of-house fee.

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KITCHEN CREW: All members, both actives and pledges, who are scheduled for work on kitchen crew must work the meal specified or find a replacement. A fine of twenty dollars ($20.00) will be paid in cash by the absentee to the Kitchen Manager, who will immediately forward such fine to the member replacing the absentee, unless a mutual agreement is made between the two parties for substitution of work at a later date. If no member replaced the absentee, the fine shall be levied directly against the absentee or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. Subsequent absences will be fined the original fine plus five dollars ($5.00) additional per occurrence levied directly against the absentee or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation.. Any member, either active or pledge, arriving excessively late for work on kitchen crew will be fined an amount not to exceed fifteen dollars ($15.00), levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. FISCAL YEAR: The fiscal year of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega shall begin on June 1st of one year and end on May 31st of the next year.

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ARTICLE V: PLEDGES16,17 5-1000 ELIGIBILITY FOR PLEDGING: No person shall be pledged to this Chapter unless he was in the top one-third (1/3) of his high school graduating class; or unless he has taken and completed at least twelve (12) hours, nine (9) of which are graded, and achieved a 2.500 grade point average during a regular college semester. VOTING ON RECRUITS16,17: A vote on any recruit may be called for by any active Chapter member at a meeting. The necessary number of negative votes to make a recruit ineligible for pledging shall be thirty percent (30%) of those active Chapter members present at a meeting. 16,17 VOTING ON PLEDGES16,17: Any active Chapter member may request a vote on pledges. All pledges then shall be discussed, and voted on by all those present. Tentative initiates may not be voted on after the votes provided in 6-5220 and 6-5230 are final. Except as provided otherwise in Article VI, the necessary number of votes to depledge a pledge shall be thirty percent (30%) of those active Chapter members living in the Chapter House. 17,18 PLEDGE FEE: The pledge fee shall be that prescribed by the National Fraternity and the Interfraternity Council of Kansas State University plus five dollars ($5.00). 18

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Final Vote on Pledges: See Article VI Time-Frames, Necessary Votes and Questions Concerning Recruits/Pledges: See Chapter 9 18 Pledge Fees: See Also Chapter 21
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ARTICLE VI: INITIATION 6-1000 6-2000 6-3000 6-4100 INITIATION FEE: The initiation fee shall be that prescribed by the National Fraternity and the Interfraternity Council of Kansas State University plus twenty dollars ($20.00). 19 INDEBTEDNESS PROHIBITED: No man shall be initiated into this Fraternity who, at the time set for his initiation, shall be indebted to this Fraternity or Chapter to any extent whatsoever. FRATERNITY TEST: All tentative initiates shall be required to take and pass a fraternity test prior to initiation. 20 GRADE REQUIREMENTS21: A pledge must have taken and completed at least twelve (12) hours, nine (9) of which are graded, and achieve at least a 2.500 grade point average during the semester of his pledgeship in order to be eligible for initiation. Semester shall be defined as in 2-2000. Notwithstanding the provisions of 2-2000, any pledge who does not attain at least a 2.000 grade point average during the semester of his pledgeship shall be depledged immediately at the end of that semester. 21 ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP21: All pledges shall be initiated during the first week of each semester who have been pledged to this Chapter and who have complied with the provisions of the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, these By-Laws, and the Constitution of the Interfraternity Council of Kansas State University; subject to the following: Notwithstanding the provisions of 5-3200, votes on all pledges shall be taken at a Chapter meeting during the last two weeks of November and the last two weeks of April on the following questions: 21 Question #1: Shall that pledge be asked to return the next semester? Question #2: Shall that pledge be initiated the following semester? The necessary number of negative votes upon the questions in 6-5220 and 6-5230 shall be fifteen percent (15%) of all active Chapter members living in the Chapter House. 21 A reconsideration for those qualifying and not qualifying under 6-5220 and 6-5230 may be called for by any active Chapter member at any Chapter meeting prior to the end of that semester. 21 The necessary number of negative votes upon such reconsideration shall be as provided in 6-5310. A person may be elected to membership by virtue of exceptional service at any Chapter meeting by the number of vote specified in 6-5310 through 6-5330, inclusive. After approval by the Board of Trustees, initiation of such person may take place at any Chapter meeting thereafter. No amendments to 6-5100 through 6-5330, inclusive, may be made except at the first active Chapter meeting of each semester after initiation.

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Initiation Fees and Charges: See Also Chapter 21 Fraternity Test: See Chapter 17 21 Time-Frames, Necessary Votes and Questions Concerning Recruits and Pledges: See Chapter 9
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Only those active Chapter members who live in the Chapter House or an approved annex and who have attended at least a majority of Chapter meetings of that semester may vote on any question concerning pledges. HONOR INITIATE: Any pledge eligible for initiation, who takes and completes at least twelve (12) hours of graded work and makes at least a 3.300 grade point average and is the highest grade average during the preceding semester in any initiation class of eight (8) or more persons (or a 4.000 grade point average no matter the size of the class), shall be given an honor initiation. 22 NEW MEMBER VOTING: No newly-initiated member shall be allowed to vote on any Chapter matters or to hold any office until he has been tested and approved by the President on the Secret Work, the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations of the National Fraternity, and these By-Laws. MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE DUTIES: The Membership Education Committee shall establish procedures, guidelines and methods of carrying out the events of Help Week, initiation, and other membership education activities, subject to approval of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and as provided by these By-Laws.

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ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS 7-1100 AMENDING PROCEDURES: These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active Chapter members present and voting in Chapter Meeting where a quorum is present. If proposed amendments are not reviewed and discussed at a meeting of the Executive Committee prior to their introduction at a Chapter Meeting, they shall, when introduced at that Chapter Meeting, be automatically tabled until the next Chapter Meeting. If proposed amendments are reviewed and discussed at a meeting of the Executive Committee prior to their introduction at a Chapter Meeting, they may be considered and voted upon at that Chapter Meeting. 23 No amendment concerning 6-5100 through 6-8000 and 7-3000 may be considered except at the times specified; and if a time is not specified, no amendment may be considered during the period from after the votes provided in 6-5220 and 6-5230 are final until after the subsequent initiation. COMPILATION: The Secretary shall see that all amendments are incorporated into these By-Laws. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF BY-LAWS: These By-Laws may be temporarily suspended, in case of an emergency, by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the active Chapter members present and voting in a Chapter Meeting where a quorum is present, except that no provision of Article VI, or 7-1200 as it applies to Article VI, may be suspended. 23 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISCRETION AND CONSTRUEMENT: All matters not expressly covered by these By-Laws are left to the discretion and construement of the Executive Committee. DISTRIBUTION OF BY-LAWS: These By-Laws shall be electronically available on the Chapter's Website and shall be updated regularly. DATE OF EFFECT: These By-Laws will go into effect when approved by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the active Chapter members present and voting in Chapter meeting where a quorum is present, and filed with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer of the Fraternity. Such By-Laws shall then supersede all pre-existing By-Laws of this Chapter. 24 GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE, EXECUTIVE BOARD DEFINITION: Violation of the National Bylaws and Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives, Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations, any part of these By-Laws, or of any rules made in accordance with these By-Laws, shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the Executive Committee, the Judicial Committee (with regard to fines), the Membership Education Committee (with regard to pledges), or the Cabinet (with regard to emergencies), utilizing the rules of the National Chancellor. These four committees are defined as "Executive Boards" under the National Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations and the rules of the National Chancellor. 25 ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER: Robert's Rules of Order will take precedence in all cases, except as herein otherwise provided. 23 VOTING MAJORITIES, FINALITY, RECONSIDERATIONS, METHODS 23: Except as specifically otherwise provided, majorities will be determined from the number of qualified active Chapter members present and voting, and only those voting yes or no will be used in determining majority figures. All votes taken on any action of the Chapter shall be final and binding at the time of the adjournment of the Chapter meeting in which such action was originally voted upon.

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Reconsideration of votes taken, except as specifically otherwise provided in these By-Laws, may be made at any Chapter meeting thereafter. Any reconsideration of votes taken therein shall be final and binding at the time of the adjournment of such subsequent Chapter meeting. Only one reconsideration of an original vote shall be allowed during any one Chapter meeting. Votes taken on any action of the Chapter may be by hand, voice or paper ballot, upon determination of the President. CHAPTER MINIMUM GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS: The Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations, adopted and promulgated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Fraternity, are incorporated by reference in these By-Laws and shall be available in Chapter 4 of the electronic Members Manual on the Chapter's Website. To remain a chapter in good standing, a chapter shall operate at a level at or above the guidelines contained within the Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations. 26

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Robert's Rules of Order: See Chapter 22 Date of Effect of Chapter By-Laws: April 1, 1972 25 Methods and Procedures Concerning Disciplinary Matters: See Chapter 8 Rules of the National Chancellor: See Appendix in Chapter 4 Make-Ups and Fines: See Chapter 17 26 Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations: See Chapter 4
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CHAPTER 2 DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA HOUSE RULES HR 1. HR 2. HR 3. ALL-HOUSE MEETINGS: There will be an All-House Meeting at least once every three weeks during the Fall and Spring Semesters and at least once during the Summer months. COURTESY: All pledges and actives shall show the utmost courtesy and respect to all persons, including alumni, actives, pledges and guests. ATO DRESS AND CLOTHING RESTRICTIONS AND INTERNET PROHIBITIONS: (a) (b) (c) The Pledge Button and Active Pin shall not be worn with sweatshirts, T-shirts, old jeans or cutoffs. Clothing with ATO-identifiable information (letters, symbols, logos or words) shall not be worn when drinking alcohol at a public location outside the Chapter House. No member or pledge shall post or allow to be posted pictures or information on any internet service that is accessible by the public (My Space, Facebook, etc.) that contains ATO-identifiable information, illegal acts, or conduct that violates Chapter By-Laws, Board of Trustees Policies, University or Interfraternity Council regulations or Alpha Tau Omega rules or regulations.

HR 4.

GUESTS ENTERING CHAPTER HOUSE: When a guest comes to the front door, pledges and actives will answer the door immediately, invite the person inside, introduce themselves, ascertain the person's business, help them with their request and make them feel at home. KITCHEN HOURS AND ACCESS: (a) (b) The Kitchen will be closed and securely locked from 12:00 Midnight until 7:00 AM and all day on days when meals are not being served. No person, except the Kitchen Manager or the Catering employees, shall be in the Kitchen during periods when the Kitchen is closed.

HR 5.

HR 6. HR 7. HR 8. HR 9. HR 10.

DINNER: Dinner is served at 5:45 PM Sunday through Thursday, inclusive (unless otherwise determined and announced by the President), except on days when meals are not served. SWEARING OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE: There will be no swearing or abusive language in the functional areas. FEMALE RESPECT: All pledges and actives will rise whenever a female enters or leaves a room, in respect of her. CONDUCT IN FUNCTIONAL AREAS: There will no scuffling, rough-housing, or destructive behavior in the functional areas. FIREWORKS PROHIBITION: The lighting of any fireworks is strictly prohibited in the Chapter House or on or around Chapter House property.

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ITEMS IN FUNCTIONAL AREAS: No clothing, books or other personal items are to be left in the functional areas. DEFINITION OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS: Functional areas are the Dining Room, the Living Room, the Kitchen, the First and Second Floor Entryway, the Hall of Honor and the Chapter Room/Library. ALCOHOL, CHEWING TOBACCO AND FOOD RESTRICTIONS: (a) (b) There will be no alcohol or tobacco chewing in the Hall of Honor, the Chapter Room/Library or the Living Room. There will be no food in the Hall of Honor or the Chapter Room/Library. There will be no food in the Living Room, except during overflow situations at formal dinners.

HR 13.

HR 14.

SMOKING IN CHAPTER HOUSE PROHIBITION AND FINES: There will be no smoking in the Chapter House. A fine of at least twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be assessed to the member or pledge who violates or whose guest violates this rule. Such fine shall be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. GLASS CONTAINER PROHIBITION: There will be no glass containers allowed on any Chapter House property outside the Chapter House. COURTESY (QUIET) HOURS: Courtesy (Quiet) hours will be enforced from 12:00 Midnight until 7:00 AM, Monday through Thursday; and 24-hours-a-day during both Dead Week and Finals Week. 24-HOURS-A-DAY COURTESY (QUIET) AREAS: The Hall of Honor and the Chapter Room/Library are designated Courtesy (Quiet) Areas 24-hours-a-day, except during Chapter Meetings, All-House Meetings, Pledge Meetings and committee meetings. ASSIGNMENT OF PARKING AND ROOMS: Parking locations and rooms will be assigned based on seniority. PARKING1 AND FINES: (a) (b) (c) No member or pledge living in the Chapter House shall park a motor vehicle in any parking lot numbered location except in the location assigned. Annex members, annex pledges, and guests of any member or pledge living in the Chapter House shall only park in the visitor parking locations or on McCain Lane. No person except those assigned shall park in employee reserved parking.

HR 15. HR 16. HR 17.

HR 18. HR 19.

(d) No person shall park in any location designated as "no parking". (e) (f) No person shall park in the driveway directly east of the Chapter House, as it is a critical Fire Lane and access for trash removal. A fine of five dollars ($5.00) shall be assessed to the member or pledge who violates or whose guest violates this rule. Such fine shall be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation.

HR 20.

ANIMALS/PETS: All animals or pets are prohibited in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or adjacent property. Fish in aquariums will be allowed.

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HR 21.

ROOM CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Responsibility for the care, cleanliness and maintenance (other than capital improvements) of individual Sleeping Rooms shall be shared by all the occupants of such Room. INITIATION: Only actives and new initiates shall be allowed in the Chapter House on the day of initiation from after dinner until the closing of Chapter Meeting that evening. DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN ARTICLES: (a) (b) (c) All glasses, plates or silverware taken from the Dining Room or Kitchen shall be returned each day before Dinner and before the Kitchen closes. No other service or cooking pieces shall be taken from the Kitchen, except with the approval of the Kitchen Manager. All Dining Room tables and chairs shall remain in the Dining Room, except on a temporary basis with the approval of the House Manager.

HR 22. HR 23.

HR 24.

ATTIRE IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN AND FINES: (a) As the Chapter must comply with state and local health codes for a food-service establishment, all actives and pledges shall, at a minimum, wear a shirt, pants or shorts, and shoes in the Dining Room and Kitchen. A fine of five dollars ($5.00) shall be assessed to the member or pledge who violates this rule. Such fine shall be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. No active or pledge shall wear a hat during meals in the Dining Room.

(b) HR 25.

HOUSE RULES AND SUPPLEMENTARY RULES: All actives and pledges will be responsible for knowing and following these House Rules and any supplementary rules. 2

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Parking Rules and Regulations: See Also Chapter 6 General Guidelines and Rules for All Members: See Chapter 17

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CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 THESE CHAPTERS OF THE MEMBERS MANUAL ARE MEMBERS-ONLY PASSWORD-PROTECTED DOCUMENTS THAT DELTA THETA MEMBERS MAY ACCESS THROUGH THE CHAPTER'S WEBSITE

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CHAPTER 5 DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES PREAMBLE AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY-LAWS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICIES

Board of Trustees By-Laws Effective November 20, 1994 Includes All Subsequent Amendments Board of Trustees Policies Effective September 7, 1998 Includes All Subsequent Amendments

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PREAMBLE WHEREAS, In 1994, the National Policies and Procedures were amended to create a Board of Trustees for each chapter of the Fraternity, prescribe duties of the Boards, provide that the powers of each Board of Trustees are the same as the National Board of Directors on the local level, vest judicial powers if the National Chancellor extends such powers to all Board of Trustees (which occurred on January 1, 1997) and states that members of each chapters Board of Trustees be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer and serve at his pleasure; and Those amendments repealed the existing chapter structure for Chapter Advisors appointed by Province Directors, changed the Chapter Advisor position by making it the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and vested the Chairman with all powers of the Board of Trustees with that chapter, subject to review and approval by the Board of Trustees; and The Chairman of the Board of Trustees will be the main contact and representative of the National Fraternity on the Kansas State University campus; and Each Board of Trustees will selects its own officers and appoint Faculty Advisors and other advisors; and Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation, Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund, and Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association are bodies corporate associated with Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; and A Board of Trustees for Delta Theta Chapter, composed of a reasonable number of interested individuals representing a broad base of backgrounds, interest, and constituencies, is desirable. For the better accomplishment of these objectives and pursuant to recognition and appointment by the National Board of Directors, these By-Laws are hereby ordained and established by and for the Delta Theta Board of Trustees.

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

NOW, THEREFORE,

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1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES BY-LAWS 1(Federal Taxpayer Identification Number: 45-1742721) Section 1. NAME AND OFFICE. The name of this organization shall be the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, sometimes hereinafter referred to as the "Board of Trustees". The principal office of the Board of Trustees shall be the Delta Theta Chapter House located at 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas. [B.1: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994] BOARD COMPOSITION. The Board of Trustees shall consist of the following members: (a) (b) Nine (9) voting members, who shall not be undergraduates; Five (5) other voting members, who shall be the President, Vice-President and Chaplain of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, the recipient of the Delta Theta Chapter Outstanding New Member Award and one (1) other member of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega selected by the members of the Chapter; and Other persons, who the Board of Trustees may select or designate as non-voting members of the Board of Trustees. [B.2: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 1/1995BOT, eff. 1/30/1995; Am: 9/1998BOT, eff. 9/7/1998; Am: 9/1999BOT, eff. 9/12/1999; Am: 12/2001; eff. 12/2/2001; Am: 9/2002BOT, eff. 9/8/2002; Am: 9/2004BOT, eff. 9/6/2004; Am: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010]

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Section 3.

APPOINTMENT. The members of the Board of Trustees shall be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer, and shall serve at his pleasure. [B.3: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 9/1998BOT, eff. 9/7/1998; Am: 9/2000BOT, eff. 10/1/2000; Am: 4/2004BOT, eff. 4/7/2004] DUTIES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The duties of the Board of Trustees are derived from the National Policies and Procedures and shall include, but not be limited to: (a) (b) (c) (d) Assist the Chief Executive Officer with matters relating to Delta Theta Chapter. Attend meetings and ceremonies of Delta Theta Chapter as often as possible. Counsel and advise the officers and members of Delta Theta Chapter. Work with Delta Theta Chapter to promote alumni interest, activities and investment in the chapter. [B.4: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 9/1998BOT, eff. 9/7/1998; Am: 9/2000BOT, eff. 10/1/2000; Am: 4/2004BOT, eff. 4/7/2004]

Section 4.

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POWERS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The Board of Trustees shall possess: (a) (b) The powers of the National Board of Directors with regard to the chapter. Such decisions shall be subject to review by the Chief Executive Officer. All judicial powers in regard to the members and pledges of the chapter, as the judicial power of the National Chancellor has been extended to all Boards of Trustees by the National Chancellor. In disciplinary matters regarding members and pledges, the Board of Trustees shall utilize procedures prescribed in the rules of the National Chancellor. Judicial decisions of the Board of Trustees regarding members and pledges may be appealed to the Chief Executive Officer and then to the National Chancellor. All judicial powers in regard to the chapter, as the judicial power of the National Chancellor has been extended to all Boards of Trustees by the National Chancellor. In disciplinary matters, the Board of Trustees shall utilize procedures prescribed in the rules of the National Chancellor. Judicial decisions of the Board of Trustees may be appealed to the Chief Executive Officer and then to the National Chancellor. [B.5: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 5/1997BOT, eff. 5/4/1997; Am: 9/1998BOT, eff. 9/7/1998; Am: 9/2000BOT, eff. 10/1/2000; Am: 4/2004BOT, eff. 4/7/2004; Am: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010]

(c)

Section 6.

CHAIRMAN. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall be selected by the voting members of the Board of Trustees. The Chairman: (a) (b) (c) Shall vote only in case of a tie. Shall possess the powers of the Board of Trustees with regard to the chapter, subject to review and approval by the Board of Trustees. May, when finding that probable cause exists to believe that a member or pledge is or has been involved in conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Fraternity, suspend a member or pledge from the Fraternity or a Chapter officer from his office. This suspension shall last no longer than 60 days, except if extended by the Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Trustees shall investigate the facts and circumstances concerning the suspension and shall either terminate the suspension, refer the matter to the Executive Board of the Chapter or Chief Executive Officer or decide the matter itself. Decisions shall be in accordance with the rules of the National Chancellor. [B.6: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 5/1997BOT, eff. 5/4/1997; Am: 9/1998BOT, eff. 9/7/1998; Am: 5/1999BOT, eff. 5/2/1999; Am: 9/2000BOT, eff. 10/1/2000; Am: 4/2004BOT, eff. 4/7/2004; Am: 9/2004BOT, eff. 9/6/2004; Am: 11/2011BOT, eff. 11/1/2011]

Section 7.

VICE-CHAIRMAN. The Vice-Chairman shall be selected by the voting members of the Board of Trustees. The Vice-Chairman shall, in the absence or disability of the Chairman, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Chairman, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Trustees shall prescribe. [B.7: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 9/1998BOT, eff. 9/7/1998]

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SECRETARY. The Secretary shall be selected by the voting members of the Board of Trustees. The Secretary shall have all powers and perform all duties commonly incident to, and vested in, the office of secretary of a corporation, including attendance at all meetings of the Board of Trustees, be responsible for keeping and preserving in the books of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, for distributing true minutes of the proceedings of all such meetings, and shall perform such other duties as the Chairman or the Board of Trustees may, from time to time, designate. [B.8: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 9/1998BOT, eff. 9/7/1998] TREASURER. The Treasurer shall be selected by the voting members of the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer shall have all powers and perform all duties commonly incident to, and vested in, the office of treasurer of a corporation, including custody of all funds of the Board of Trustees, keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in the books of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, deposit and disburse funds as may be ordered by the Board of Trustees, and shall perform such other duties as the Chairman or the Board of Trustees may, from time to time, designate. [B.9: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010] MEETINGS. The Board of Trustees shall meet upon call of the Chairman giving notice to the other members of the Board of Trustees in person or by telephone, telefacsimile, hand delivery, e-mail or mail. Members may be present by telephonic communications to the extent allowed by law. [B.9: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 10/1996BOT, eff. 10/13/1996; Am and Tr to B.10: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010] QUORUM. A majority of the voting members of the Board of Trustees then appointed and qualified shall constitute a quorum to do business. [B.10: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 9/2004BOT, eff. 9/6/2004; Tr to B.11: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010] VOTES. Except as otherwise provided in these By-Laws, any decision of the Board of Trustees shall be by majority vote of those voting members of the Board of Trustees present at a Meeting where there is a quorum present. [B.11: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 2/1996BOT, eff. 2/18/1996; Tr to B.12: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010] BOARD APPOINTMENTS. The Board of Trustees shall appoint the following: (a) (b) Faculty Advisor(s), who shall guide and counsel the scholarship program of Delta Theta Chapter. Such additional advisors as the Board of Trustees may, by majority vote, determine as necessary and efficient. [B.12: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 10/1996BOT, eff. 10/13/1996; Tr to B.13: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010]

Section 9.

Section 10.

Section 11.

Section 12.

Section 13.

Section 14.

SPECIAL MEETINGS. Should the Chairman of the Board of Trustees determine that a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees is necessary for disciplinary matters, the Chairman shall convene the voting members of the Board of Trustees at such time and such place as he shall determine. The Board of Trustees shall proceed in such Special Meeting utilizing the procedures prescribed in the rules of the National Chancellor. A majority vote of those voting members of the Board of Trustees present at a Special Meeting where there is a quorum present shall be necessary for a determination that a violation of Section 8.01 of the Policies and Procedures has occurred; and shall be necessary for any penalty therefor, except that a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members of the Board of Trustees present where a quorum is present shall be necessary for a penalty of expulsion from the Fraternity. [B.13: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 5/1997BOT, eff. 5/4/1997; Tr to B.14: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010; Am: 11/2011BOT, eff. 11/1/2011]

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POLICIES. The Board of Trustees may adopt Policies, which shall be in the best interest of the Chapter and the Fraternity, by majority vote of those voting members of the Board of Trustees present at a Meeting where there is a quorum present. [B.14: 2/1996BOT, eff. 2/18/1996; Am: 9/1999BOT, eff. 9/12/1999; Tr to B.15: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010] AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed by the Board of Trustees by two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members of the Board of Trustees present at a Meeting where there is a quorum present. [B.14: 11/1994BOT, eff. 11/20/1994; Am: 1/1995BOT, eff. 1/30/1995; Am and Tr to B.15: 2/1996BOT, eff. 2/18/1996; Am: 9/1999BOT, eff. 9/12/1999; Tr to B.16: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010] SUSPENSION OF BY-LAWS. These By-Laws may be temporarily suspended by the Board of Trustees by three-fourth (3/4) vote of those voting members of the Board of Trustees present at a Meeting where there is a quorum present. [B.16: 2/1996BOT, eff. 2/18/1996; Am: 9/1999BOT, eff. 9/12/1999; Tr to B.17: 7/2010BOT, eff. 7/17/2010]

Section 16.

Section 17.

Delta Theta Board of Trustees Appointed by National Board of Directors on November 2, 1994 (1st in Nation). By-Laws Adopted on November 20, 1994; Amended January 30, 1995; Amended February 18, 1996; Amended October 13, 1996; Amended May 4, 1997; Amended September 7, 1998; Amended May 2, 1999; Amended September 12, 1999; Amended September 17, 2000, effective October 1, 2000; Amended December 2, 2001; Amended September 8, 2002, Amended April 7, 2004; Amended September 6, 2004; Amended July 17, 2010; Amended November 1, 2011.

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DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICIES On November 1, 1994, the National Policies and Procedures were amended to provide for a Board of Trustees for each Chapter. On November 2, 1994, the Delta Theta Board of Trustees was established and the five non-undergraduate voting members (Chairman and four Trustees) and two undergraduate non-voting members (Chapter President and At-Large Member) were appointed by the National Board of Directors. On November 20, 1994, at its first meeting, the Delta Theta Board of Trustees adopted By-Laws governing its operation. On January 30, 1995, the two undergraduate members were made voting members. On September 7, 1998, pursuant to amendments enacted by the General Assembly, the Chief Executive Officer became the appointing authority and the Trustees became responsible for choosing their officers and advisors. On September 12, 1999, the Board of Trustees was expanded to ten members by the addition of two more non-undergraduate voting members and one more undergraduate voting member (Chapter Chaplain). On December 2, 2001, the Chapter Vice-President was added to the Board of Trustees as a non-voting member. On September 8, 2002, the Outstanding New Member Award recipient was added to the Board of Trustees as a voting member. On September 6, 2004, the Board of Trustees was expanded to thirteen members by the addition of one more non-undergraduate voting member and making the Chapter Vice-President a voting member. On July 17, 2010, the Board of Trustees was expanded to its current fourteen members by the addition of one more non-undergraduate member and the creation of the office of Treasurer. The Board of Trustees is charged with ensuring Delta Theta Chapter's adherence to and seeking of the goals established by the National Fraternity, to advise and counsel with the officers and members of the Chapter, to guard and protect the Chapter and to serve as a judicial authority. On February 18, 1996, the Board of Trustees amended its By-Laws to allow for the establishment of "Policies". On September 7, 1998, the Board of Trustees adopted the first Policies: Semesterly and Yearly Grades, and Drinking and Driving. On September 17, 2000, both Policies were amended and strengthened. On February 3, 2002, two new Policies were adopted: Retaliation and Pranks. On September 7, 2003, the Policy on Grades was amended to conform to National Policies and Procedures concerning minimum grades for pledging, initiation and officer election. On March 14, 2006, the Policy on Alcohol Consumption was adopted. On March 6, 2007, the Policy on Alcohol Consumption was amended. On September 3, 2007, the Policy on Grades was amended for grades below a 1.000. On April 29, 2008, the Policy on Alcohol Consumption was further amended. On May 3, 2009, the Policy on Alcohol Consumption was further amended. On December 6, 2009, the Policy on Alcohol Consumption was further amended. On May 2, 2010, the Policy on Grades was amended and minimums raised. On July 17, 2010, the Policy on Grades was amended to provide for fines for inadequate grades. On April 29, 2012, the Policy on Grades was amended to raise minimum grades. On January 7, 2013, the Policy on Alcohol Consumption was further amended. All of these Policies establish levels of expectations that all members of the Chapter should be striving to achieve.

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POLICY I: SEMESTERLY AND YEARLY GRADES The Chapter and the National Fraternity have established a minimum standard of a 2.500 grade point average for eligibility for pledgeship, eligibility for initiation and for eligibility for election or appointment to Chapter office; both through the enactment of National Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations and Chapter By-Laws. In addition, the Chapter has established a standard of 2.000 grade point average for termination of pledgship through the enactment of Chapter By-Law 6-4100. Also, the Endowment Fund has established a minimum standard of 2.500 grade point average for eligibility for most scholarships except grants-in-aid and most-improved grades, and a 2.500 for eligibility for officer scholarships. The Board of Trustees has deemed grades below 2.500 to be grounds for suspension and monetary fines for members and pledges, and below 2.000 to be grounds for extreme sanctions (including monetary fines for members and pledges) and loss of all rights and privileges of membership or pledgeship. Therefore, the following Policy Concerning Semesterly and Yearly Grades is adopted: A. SEMESTERLY GRADE REQUIREMENTS 1. Grades Below 2.500 Grade Point Average but Equal to or Above 2.000 Grade Point Average . Any member or pledge who does not attain at least a 2.500 grade point average during a semester but attains at least a 2.000 shall be suspended from membership for the next semester by the Board of Trustees. Such suspension of membership shall include the following: a. Loss of eligibility for scholarships, grants and awards from or through the Chapter or the Endowment Fund for the next semester . The member or pledge shall be ineligible to receive any scholarship or award to be presented during the next semester.

b. Social suspension for the next semester . The member or pledge may not attend any Chapter social function during the next semester. c. Alcohol suspension for the next semester . The member or pledge may not consume alcoholic beverages in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or at any official fraternity event or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter or at any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity during this period of time.

d. Scholarship fines. The member or pledge shall be fined $50, which shall be paid directly to the Board of Trustees. e. The Board of Trustees, under extraordinary circumstances, may waive or modify b. and/or c. above for a member or pledge who had below a 2.500 grade point average but at least a 2.000 grade point average for that semester. Such waiver will be based on a Statement of Improvement from the member or pledge and the recommendations of the Scholarship Chairman and the Cabinet.

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POLICY I: SEMSTERLY AND YEARLY GRADE REQUIREMENTS (Concluded) 2. Grades Below 2.000 Grade Point Average . Any member or pledge who does not attain at least a 2.000 grade point average during the Fall or Spring Semester will be ineligible for any award or scholarship for that semester and shall be suspended from membership for the next semester by the Board of Trustees. Under this section, Fall Semester suspension shall include all of Summer Break and Fall term; and Spring Semester suspension shall include Winter Break and Spring term. Such suspension of membership shall include the following: a. Loss of eligibility for scholarships, grants and awards from or through the Chapter or the Endowment Fund for the next semester . The member or pledge shall be ineligible to receive any award or scholarship to be presented during the next semester.

b. Social suspension for the next semester . The member or pledge may not attend any Chapter social function during the next semester. c. Alcohol suspension for the next semester . The member or pledge may not consume alcoholic beverages in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or at any official fraternity event or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the Chapter or at any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity during this period of time.

d. Termination of Contractual Agreement or Annex Contract and loss of all privileges until reinstated. 1. The member or pledge, if living in the Chapter House, shall have his Contractual Agreement terminated and shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. The member or pledge, if not living in the Chapter House, shall have his Annex Agreement terminated immediately. The member or pledge shall lose all rights and privileges (including the right to vote) and shall not be on Chapter House property at any time.

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This termination shall end and the member reinstated to membership whenever he shall attain at least a 2.500 grade point average during a Fall or Spring Semester. e. f. Scholarship fines. The member or pledge shall be fined $100, which shall be paid directly to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees, under extraordinary circumstances, may waive or modify b., c. and/or d. above for a member or pledge who had below a 2.000 grade point average for that semester. Such waiver will be based on a Statement of Improvement from the member or pledge and the recommendations of the Scholarship Chairman and the Cabinet. B. YEARLY GRADE REQUIREMENT Any member who does not attain at least a 2.500 grade point average during an academic year (beginning of Spring Semester through the end of the next Winter Intersession), but attains at least a 2.000 grade point average, may apply to the Board of Trustees for a waiver to live in the Chapter House the following school year, as provided in Chapter By-Law 2-1200. Such application shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the insufficient grades, plans for better study habits, scholarship goals for the next semester and year and why he should be allowed to live in the Chapter House. The application shall be submitted, before February 1st, to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. No waiver may be granted to a member who had below a 2.000 grade point average for that academic year.

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POLICY II: DRINKING AND DRIVING There are federal, state, local, university and fraternity regulations concerning consumption of alcoholic beverages. But the one that begs for enforcement, especially with the number of deaths involving young adults, is the prohibition of driving an automobile while intoxicated. A death in 1998 involving a Delta Theta Brother brought that lesson home in the worst possible way. Driving under the influence of alcohol cannot be allowed under any circumstances. The following Policy Concerning Drinking and Driving is adopted: 1. Driving while under the influence of alcohol by members and pledges shall not be tolerated or permitted . "Under the influence" is defined by Kansas law as .02% blood alcohol content (or greater) for those under 21 years of age, and .08% blood alcohol content (or greater) for those 21 years of age and older . Any arrest and conviction or diversion for driving under the influence will result in immediate suspension of membership or pledgship by the Board of Trustees. Suspension of membership or pledgship shall include the following at a minimum : a. Loss of eligibility for scholarships, grants and awards from the Chapter or the Endowment Fund for the semester the conviction or diversion is final . The member or pledge shall be ineligible to receive any award to be presented during that semester. Also, if a scholarship, grant or award has already been presented to the member or pledge for that semester, the scholarship, grant or award shall be forfeited.

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b. Social suspension for ten academic weeks (intersessions and summer school not included) . The member or pledge may not attend any Chapter social function during this period of time. c. Alcohol suspension for ten academic weeks (intersessions and summer school not included) . The member or pledge may not consume alcoholic beverages in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or at any official fraternity event or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter or at any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity during this period of time.

d. If a pledge, he shall not be initiated the next semester . 3. 4. A second arrest and conviction or diversion for driving under the influence will result, at a minimum , in the same penalties as above, plus immediate termination of Housing Contract or Annex Agreement . The Board of Trustees will levy additional types and levels of penalties (including expulsion or depledging) if the blood alcohol content of the member or pledge is substantially above the minimum percentage, or if substantial damage, bodily injury or death results .

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POLICY III: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Alcohol consumption has been a constant concern for the National Fraternity, Delta Theta Chapter and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. Limitations on age, drinking games, social events, conduct and other regulations have been instituted by the National Fraternity, this Board of Trustees, the University and the Chapter. Potential for alcohol-related incidents and accidents remain very high and liability insurance costs are rising. In Fall of 2005, the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees instituted a ban on "Everclear" in the Chapter House. The Delta Theta Board of Trustees expanded this initial step in regulation of the content of alcohol in 2006 by prohibiting alcohol of more than 101 proof (50.5%). "Everclear" and other strong alcohols are dangerous, and have been prohibited by various state and local governments and university administrations. In 2007, the percentage of alcohol content was further reduced to 86 proof (43%). In 2008, the Policy was further amended by prohibiting any alcohol of more than 20 proof (10%) at any Chapter social function. In addition, the National Policies and Procedures were amended in 2008 to specifically prohibit "shots" of hard alcohol. Shots of hard alcohol are a major college problem so actions by all members and pledges are critical to the reputation and campus standing of the Chapter. Not following the rules and/or over-consumption or dangerous activities involving hard alcohol will result in actions being taken by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustetes responded in 2009 by amending the Policy by specifically prohibiting "shots" of hard alcohol. On November 2, 2009, after the near-death of a fraternity pledge member, the Interfraternity Council of Kansas State University voted to ban hard alcohol in all Chapter Houses, effective January 1, 2010, and this Policy and Chapter Bylaws were amended accordingly. In Spring of 2010, the Interfraternity Council adjusted the proof/percentage levels, and this Policy and Chapter Bylaws were adjusted accordingly. The New Chapter House necessitated adjustments to Chapter alcohol policies in preparation of occupation of the new structure. Therefore, the Delta Theta Board of Trustees adopts the following Policy on Alcohol Consumption: 1. No person shall possess or consume, at any Chapter social function or in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property or surrounding property, any alcohol. Only beer or ale containing 7% or less alcohol by volume is allowed. No person shall participate in a drinking game where beer or ale is consumed. No person shall possess, in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property or surrounding property, any alcohol container other than for beer. No glass bottles are allowed. For violations of this Policy, the Board of Trustees shall take necessary action against that person, which may include fines, social or other suspension, total suspension from membership, expulsion and/or cancellation of their Housing Contract or Annex Agreement.

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POLICY IV: RETALIATION For many years, disagreements between persons and organizations have been settled through retaliation for an original transgression. These retaliations usually result in more physical damage, emotional harm and more retaliation. In 2000, a situation occurred where an individual attacked a pledge and the pledge (and several actives) retaliated by going to the person's residence and causing physical and emotional damages. Such retaliation resulted in criminal and civil actions and convictions. That same year, the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees instituted a total ban on such retaliations. He dubbed it "The Eleventh Commandment: Thou shalt not retaliate". In 2002, the Chapter was sued for the actions of those individuals in 2000. Therefore, this clear, concise and continuing Policy Against Retaliation is hereby established: 1. 2. No member or pledge shall retaliate for another person's actions against them by responding with actions involving physical or emotional damage, including damage to the person's residence or property. Any substantial evidence of such retaliation (including arrest records) will result in immediate suspension of membership or pledgeship by the Board of Trustees. Suspension of membership or pledgeship shall include the following at a minimum: a. Loss of eligibility for scholarships, grants and awards from or through the Chapter or the Endowment Fund for that semester. Also, if a scholarship, grant or award has already been presented to the member or pledge for that semester, the scholarship, grant or award shall be forfeited.

b. Social suspension for ten academic weeks (intersessions and summer school not included). The member or pledge may not attend any Chapter social function during this period of time. c. Alcohol suspension for ten academic weeks (intersessions and summer school not included). The member or pledge may not consume alcoholic beverages in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or at any official fraternity event or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter or at any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity during this period of time.

d. At least twenty (20) hours of community service. 3. 4. 5. A conviction or diversion for actions of retaliation will result, at a minimum, in the same penalties as above, plus immediate termination of Housing Contract or Annex Agreement. The Board of Trustees, under extraordinary circumstances, may waive or modify Sections 2. and/or 3. above for a member or pledge. The Board of Trustees will levy additional types and levels of penalties (including expulsion or depledging) if substantial property damage or bodily injury results.

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POLICY V: PRANKS During 2001, several pledges were caught in a sorority house while attempting to play pranks. While harmless on the surface, the actions occurred very late at night, without permission and using stealth tactics. The Riley County Police Department was called and responded. The RCPD arrested everyone and charged them with felony crimes. While subsequent legal actions have reduced or negated any criminal charges, the negative publicity involved and the potential harm that could have been done were substantial. Immediately thereafter, the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees instituted a total ban on such actions. He called it "The Twelfth Commandment: Thou shalt not be in a sorority house after dark". Therefore, this clear, concise and continuing Policy Concerning Pranks is hereby established. While the Chapter is charged with becoming a more responsible member of the Greek community, the Board of Trustees will deal with substantial violations in the following manner: 1. 2. No member or pledge shall enter any fraternity or sorority house or property without the permission of a member of that fraternity or sorority. No member or pledge shall enter any fraternity or sorority house or property under cover of darkness for the expressed purpose of removing property, causing damage or interrupting the sleep of the occupants of the fraternity or sorority house. Any substantial evidence of such actions of pranks (including arrest records) will result in immediate suspension of membership or pledgeship by the Board of Trustees. Suspension of membership or pledgeship shall include the following at a minimum: a. Loss of eligibility for scholarships, grants and awards from or through the Chapter or the Endowment Fund for that semester. Also, if a scholarship, grant or award has already been presented to the member or pledge for that semester, the scholarship, grant or award shall be forfeited.

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b. Social suspension for ten academic weeks (intersessions and summer school not included). The member or pledge may not attend any Chapter social function during this period of time. c. Alcohol suspension for ten academic weeks (intersessions and summer school not included). The member or pledge may not consume alcoholic beverages in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or at any official fraternity event or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter or at any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity during this period of time.

d. A written apology to the fraternity or sorority. e. 4. 5. 6. At least twenty (20) hours of community service.

A conviction or diversion for actions of pranks will result, at a minimum, in the same penalties as above, plus immediate termination of Housing Contract or Annex Agreement. The Board of Trustees, under extraordinary circumstances, may waive or modify Sections 3. and/or 4. above. The Board of Trustees will levy additional types and levels of penalties (including expulsion or depledging) if substantial property damage or bodily injury results.

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Board of Trustees Policies Adopted on September 7, 1998; Amended on September 17, 2000; Amended February 3, 2002; Amended September 7, 2003; Amended March 14, 2006; Amended March 6, 2007; Amended September 3, 2007; Amended April 29, 2008; Amended May 3, 2009; Amended December 6, 2009; Amended May 2, 2010; Amended July 17, 2010; Amended April 29, 2012; Amended January 7, 2013.

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CHAPTER 6 DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION CHAPTER HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND CORPORATION BY-LAWS

Chapter House Rules and Regulations Effective November 12, 1983 Includes All Subsequent Amendments Corporation By-Laws Effective February 26, 1955 Includes All Subsequent Amendments

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1. BUILDING CORPORATION CHAPTER HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS


PREAMBLE The Chapter House is owned by the Corporation and leased to and occupied by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega ("Chapter"). These Chapter House Rules and Regulations are hereby established by the Board of Directors of Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation ("Corporation") for the Chapter House and surrounding property located at 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. These Chapter House Rules and Regulations are for the regulation and control of construction in, occupancy of and activities in and around said property. Amendments to these Chapter House Rules and Regulations may be made by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Violations shall be dealt with by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation in a manner they shall deem appropriate. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS BCRA1. JURISDICTION: The Corporation shall exercise exclusive jurisdiction concerning the structure of the Chapter House and surrounding property; except as granted by the Corporation to, or as vested by common or statutory law in, the Chapter. ROOM DESIGNATIONS AND COMMON AREAS: The Executive Committee of the Corporation shall designate areas in the Chapter House as Sleeping Rooms and Common Areas. Common Areas shall include Bathrooms, Women's Restrooms, Storage Rooms, Hallways, Stairwells, Laundry Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Chapter Room/Library, Hall of Honor and Senior Suites. EXPENDITURES: No obligation or expenditure shall be incurred against the Corporation except pursuant to the Budget of the Corporation or with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Corporation. DAMAGE AND FINE DEPOSIT: Each member and pledge living in the Chapter House shall pay a damage and fine deposit to the Corporation. The amount of the damage and fine deposit is $350.00, effective Fall, 2010; $400.00, effective Fall, 2011; $450.00, effective Fall, 2012; and the equivalent of one month's housebill, effective Fall, 2013. Damage and fine deposits shall be used by the Corporation for damages to furniture, fixtures, rooms and property in or around the Chapter House and fines against members or pledges. Damage and fine deposits may also be used by the Chapter for fines assessed against actives or pledges, upon presentation of itemized statements in December and May and approval thereof by the Executive Committee of the Corporation. All damage and fine deposits will be pooled and invested by the Corporation. Upon the determination of the Executive Committee, each damage and fine deposit will be subject to partial or total forfeiture after inspection of the Chapter House is made. Damage and fine deposits shall be continued on in the name of the individual from year to year, and shall be subject to donation or refund upon graduation or separation from the University or Chapter. SUSPENSION FROM CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP: Any active whose grades for the fall or spring semester shall be below 2.250 shall be deemed to not be in good standing in this Corporation and shall be suspended from voting at all meetings of the General Membership and the Board of Directors of the Corporation until they shall attain a 2.250 grade point average during a fall or spring semester. Fall semester may include the winter interim term, and spring semester may include the spring interim term and/or summer school. B. ACTIVITIES IN OR AROUND CHAPTER HOUSE BCRB1. DAMAGES TO AND REMOVAL OF PROPERTY AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: No person shall participate in any activity that may cause damage to the Chapter House or other property owned, maintained or leased by the Corporation. No person shall remove any property owned, maintained or leased by the Corporation from the Chapter House or surrounding property. No person shall participate in any activity that is illegal, in violation of rules of the University, or that may reflect adversely on the Corporation. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: No person shall possess, consume or use controlled substances (including marijuana) in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property. The Executive Committee shall terminate a members or pledges housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately.

BCRA2.

BCRA3. BCRA4.

BCRA5.

BCRB2.

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STORAGE AND USE OF FIREARMS, GASOLINE, FIREWORKS, REFRIGERATORS, LIGHTED CANDLES AND OTHER DANGEROUS ITEMS: No person shall possess, use, maintain or store any dangerous materials or items, including: A. B. C. D. Loaded firearms or gasoline containers in the Chapter House. Any type of fireworks or other explosive devices in or around the Chapter House. Any refrigerator or freezer on any Chapter House property outside the Chapter House (even on a temporary basis), as this creates a life-threatening situation. Any lighted candle of any kind or similar open flame in the Chapter House, except for candles used for emergency lighting purposes during power outages.

BCRB4.

FIRE PROTECTION DEVICES USAGE: Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and fire alarms shall be used only in case of emergency. Emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, exit sign illumination and battery backup shall be tested at regular intervals by the House Manager or other proper authority. A report shall be given by the House Manager at each meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. CHAPTER HOUSE ROOF: No person except the House Manager shall be on the roof of the Chapter House without the expressed approval of the Corporation. FOOD, ALCOHOL AND CHEWING TOBACCO LIMITATIONS: No person shall have or consume food or alcoholic beverages nor chew tobacco products in the Hall of Honor, the Chapter Room or the Living Room except for food in the Living Room at overflow situations at formal dinners. All members and pledges will properly dispose of all liquid containers and trash in the Hall of Honor, the Chapter Room and the Living Room. SMOKING PROHIBITED: Smoking in the Chapter House is prohibited. GLASS CONTAINERS OUTSIDE PROHIBITED: No person shall have glass containers on any Chapter House property outside the Chapter House. PARKING REGULATIONS: Motor vehicle, motorcycle and bicycle parking on Chapter House property shall be in compliance with applicable laws, city ordinances, and the following: A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. No member or pledge living in the Chapter House shall park a motor vehicle in any parking lot location except in the location assigned by the Chapter. No member or pledge living in the Chapter House shall have more than one parking lot location. Annex members, annex pledges, and guests of any member or pledge living in the Chapter House shall only park in guest parking locations or on McCain Lane. No person shall park any motor vehicle in more than one parking location. No person, except those qualified, shall park in the four parking locations south of the Chapter House: 1 stall reserved for handicapped drivers, 1 stall reserved for the Chapter's Housemother, and 2 stalls reserved for guests. No person shall park in any location designated as "no parking". No person shall park in the fire lane directly east of the Chapter House. No bicycle or motorcycle shall be parked in any area south of the Chapter House on Chapter House property. The Corporation and the Chapter shall have concurrent power and authority to enforce this section. The Chapter shall have the power to further restrict parking on Chapter House property, with the consent of the Executive Committee of the Corporation.

BCRB5. BCRB6.

BCRB7. BCRB8. BCRB9.

BCRB10.

AREA NORTH OF CHAPTER HOUSE AND AIB PROPERTY: No member or pledge shall enter upon, or take or store property on, Chapter House property on the hill north of the Chapter House or the property owned by the American Institute of Baking (located to the north of the Chapter House property) without the expressed approval of the Executive Committee of the Building Corporation. No person shall eneter upon the rock ledge north of the Chapter House, as this creates a life-threatening situation.

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C. CONSTRUCTION IN OR AROUND CHAPTER HOUSE


BCRC1. DAMAGE, DRILLING AND ATTACHING: All room construction shall be accomplished without damage to the Chapter House or surrounding property. No person shall drill holes or permanently attach any object to the ceilings, walls or floors of any room located in the Chapter House without the expressed approval of the Executive Committee of the Corporation. ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES: All holes, marks and other damage to Sleeping Rooms shall be repaired or replaced by the responsible parties. The Executive Committee of the Corporation shall inspect the Chapter House and assess damages beyond normal wear-and-tear in all rooms of the Chapter House to the Chapter as a whole and/or individual member(s). COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE AND OTHER REGULATIONS: All room construction shall be in accordance with applicable fire and other regulations. Physical modification to or built-in construction of decks, sleeping areas and other built-in items shall not be undertaken until designs are submitted to the Building Corporation Building Official. A. B. C. No construction shall block or interfere with entrance to or egress from any Sleeping Room door or window. The entrance to each sleeping areas in all Sleeping Rooms shall be open and accessible. The entrance to each sleeping area in all Sleeping Rooms shall contain a minimum of approximately 10 square feet of open and accessible space. It is preferable that both an end and one side be completely open with no permanent obstructions. The minimum width shall be 36 inches. The maximum height of the bottom edge shall be no more than 10 inches. The sleeping area opening shall not have any hard surface closure (such as a door), but may have a flame-resistant cloth black-out-curtain attached at the top only. If decks are installed in Sleeping Rooms, they shall be located approximately the same distance from the floor and the ceiling. If decks are installed in Sleeping Rooms, they shall not block or obstruct access to the window air conditioner unit. Low-level platforms more than 7 inches high or low-level platforms that constitute a tripping hazard are prohibited.

BCRC2.

BCRC3.

D. E. F. BCRC4.

ELECTRICAL USAGE: All electrical outlet usage and lighting shall be in accordance with applicable fire and electrical regulations. Only one UL approved power strip with built-in circuit breaker shall be used as extensions from a permanent duplex outlet. Extension cords are prohibited. Permanent outlet boxes, junction boxes, conduits and wiring shall not be modified, removed or tampered with. CARPETED AREAS: No power saws or drills shall be operated in carpeted areas. There will be no painting or staining in carpeted areas without the expressed approval of the Building Corporation Building Official. REMOVAL OF PERMANENT FIXTURES: No permanently affixed structures installed by the Corporation shall be removed by any person without the expressed approval of the Building Corporation Building Official. SLEEPING ROOM DOORS: The doors of all Sleeping Rooms shall be of solid-core construction, 1 " thickness with oak veneer, kept in good repair and have a working latchset or lockset and optional deadbolt locking apparatus with a thumb-turn on the interior side. Locking devices shall not require a key to operate the door for emergency egress. All Sleeping Room doors will be properly numbered, stained an approved color and not painted, and contain no graffiti. Doors and hardware latching and fitting within the door frame shall be maintained in proper working condition. PERMANENT ADDITIONS: All additions to individual Sleeping Rooms that are or appear to be permanent shall become the property of the Corporation after their completion. The sale of such additions, or the disposal of such additions without the expressed approval of the Corporation, is prohibited. ROOM CONSTRUCTION: No room construction shall occur between the last day of Spring Semester until after Summer Chapter Meeting, without the expressed approval of the Executive Committee of the Corporation. TELEPHONES: For fire and safety reasons, all Sleeping Rooms shall have local telephone access. Hard-wiring and telephones will be supplied by the Corporation and Chapter, local telephone access will be supplied by Chapter, and all long distance telephone fees will be paid by the occupants.

BCRC5. BCRC6. BCRC7.

BCRC8.

BCRC9. BCRC10.

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D. OCCUPANCY OF CHAPTER HOUSE BCRD1. BCRD2. OCCUPANCY BY CONTRACT ONLY: No member or pledge shall occupy Sleeping Rooms in the Chapter House unless he has executed a Housing Contract with the Chapter and the Corporation. CHAPTER HOUSE OCCUPANCY: No person shall be present in the Chapter House except at times stated in their Housing Contract or Annex Agreement. Such occupancy shall be considered by the Corporation to be trespassing. OCCUPANCY DURING SUMMER MONTHS: No person shall be in the Chapter House during the summer months, except when admitted by officers of the Corporation or its authorized agents. Overnight occupancy of the Chapter House during the summer months is absolutely prohibited, except at Summer Chapter Meeting. OCCUPANCY DURING SEMESTER BREAK, HOLIDAYS AND OTHER TIMES: No person shall be in the Chapter House during Semester Break and holidays or other times when the Chapter House is closed by Corporation or Chapter during the school year, except when admitted by officers of the Corporation or its authorized agents. Overnight occupancy of the Chapter House during the Semester Break and holidays or other times when the Chapter House is closed by Corporation or Chapter during the school year is absolutely prohibited. OCCUPANCY WHEN EXITS DEAD-BOLTED: No person shall be in the Chapter House during times that the Corporation has secured the premises by dead-bolting the exit doors. Such occupancy creates a lifethreatening situation and shall be considered by the Corporation to be trespassing. GUEST OCCUPANCY WHEN CHAPTER HOUSE IS OPEN: During the school year and when the Chapter House is open, no person, except the Housemother, who is not a member or pledge of Chapter shall live in or occupy space in the Chapter House for a period exceeding one (1) week. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBERS: There shall be not less than two (2) nor more than four (4) members and pledges occupying any Sleeping Room on a continuing basis. PETS: No person shall keep a pet of any kind in the Chapter House. Fish, or other animal contained in permanent confinement, shall be allowed in the Chapter House. No animal of any kind shall be kept on Chapter property outside the Chapter House or on surrounding property. KEY COPIES: The occupants of each and every Sleeping Room shall give one copy of the key to the locking apparatus of the door of their Sleeping Room to the House Manager, as the representative of the Corporation. The House Manager shall keep a current set of every key to all Sleeping Rooms for emergency access and inspection purposes. INDIVIDUAL KEYS: All occupants of all Sleeping Rooms shall have a copy of the key to the locking apparatus of the door of their Sleeping Room. E. INSPECTIONS, FINES AND REPAIRS BCRE1. INSPECTIONS: The Executive Committee of the Corporation will inspect the Chapter House at the end of each semester and may assess general or individual fines. The Fall Inspection will be general in scope and nature, while the Spring Inspection will be totally inclusive and thorough. CHAPTER HOUSE STRUCTURE DAMAGE ITEMS COSTS: All damages to the Chapter House (including windows, entry doors, exterior doors, interior door in Common Areas, railings, mirrors, bathroom exhaust fans, bathroom wall grilles, bathroom fixtures, bathroom tiles, exit lights, exterior lighting, ceiling tiles, etc.) will be assessed at current replacement cost, plus any fine determined to be appropriate. FURNITURE/FIXTURES: Missing or damaged Chapter House furniture or fixtures will be replaced and assessed at current replacement cost as determined by the Executive Committee of the Corporation, plus any fine determined to be appropriate.

BCRD3.

BCRD4.

BCRD5.

BCRD6.

BCRD7. BCRD8.

BCRD9.

BCRD10.

BCRE2.

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BCRE4.

CARPETING DAMAGES: At any inspection: A. B. Soiled or stained carpet in Common Areas will be assessed at $5.00 per square foot plus the cost for proper cleaning. If carpet in a Common Area is beyond cleaning and requires replacement, the Chapter will be responsible for total replacement cost (if carpet is three years old or newer).

BCRE5. BCRE6.

CONDITION AT CLOSING: If Common Areas of the Chapter House are not adequately cleaned prior to closing of the Chapter House, the Chapter shall be assessed a minimum of $1,000. GENERAL FINES MINIMUMS: A. B. Fire Extinguishers: A fire extinguisher not in place or in working condition will be assessed a minimum of $250 per occurrence. Items Outside: Any old furniture or other discarded item (sofas, refrigerators, chairs, etc.) left at or near the dumpster or other areas outside the Chapter House will be assessed a minimum of $250 per item. Graffiti: Graffiti on walls, floors or ceilings in Common Areas will be assessed a minimum of $100 per occurrence and repaired by the Chapter. Wall Holes: Holes in drywall in Common Areas will be assessed a minimum of $75 per occurrence and repaired by the Chapter.

C. D. BCRE7.

SLEEPING ROOM FINES MINIMUMS: A. B. C. D. E. F. Smoke Detector: Inoperable or missing smoke detector in Sleeping Room will be assessed a minimum of $25 per person per room. Room Phones: Room phone inoperable, not plugged in, not easily acceptable or missing will be assessed a minimum of $25 per person per room. Room Graffiti: Graffiti on walls, floors or ceilings in Sleeping Rooms will be assessed a minimum of $25 per person per room and repaired by the persons in that room. Chapter Items in Rooms: Items belonging to the Chapter (dishes, utensils, furniture, kitchen items, etc.) found in Sleeping Rooms will be assessed a minimum of $25 per person per room. Refrigerators: Refrigerators left running and/or with food present will be assessed a minimum of $25 per person per room. Damaged Doors: Any damaged Sleeping Room door will be replaced and assessed at current replacement cost as determined by the Executive Committee of the Corporation, plus any fine determined to be appropriate, to be paid for by the occupants of the room.

BCRE8.

CLEANLINESS OF SLEEPING ROOMS: Cleanliness of Sleeping Rooms will be ascertained by the Executive Committee of the Corporation, with appropriate fines, as follows: A. B. C. Acceptable: Room is quite clean (decks and walkways are clear of all items except furniture) and no items are left that could cause odor. Messy: Room is not clean. Minimum fine of $25 per person per room. Extremely Messy: Room is not clean, trash is visible and odors are present. Minimum fine of $100 per person per room.

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ROOM RENOVATIONS APPROVALS AND BUILDING CORPORATION BUILDING OFFICIAL: No Sleeping Room renovation shall be undertaken without the expressed approval of the Building Corporation Building Official, who shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Corporation. CHAPTER HOUSE SLEEPING ROOM INSPECTION AWARDS: The Executive Committee of the Corporation shall make awards to the occupants of Sleeping Rooms judged to be in outstanding compliance with Building Corporation Rules and Regulations.

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Adopted on November 12, 1983; Amended December 5, 1989; Amended June 16, 1990; Amended November 3, 1990; Amended December 4, 1990; Amended June 8, 1991; Amended August 8, 1991; Amended August 2 and 24, 1992; Amended November 21, 1992; Amended January 4, 1993; Amended June 8, 1993; Amended August 15, 1993; Amended January 3 and 29, 1994; Amended August 25, 1994; Amended September 24, 1994; Amended May 16, 1995; Amended June 23, 1995; Amended May 20, 1996; Amended July 14, 1996; Amended April 12 and 28, 1997; Amended July 14, 1997; Amended August 7, 1997; Amended August 22, 1998; Amended April 20, 1999; Amended May 27, 1999; Amended March 12, 2000; Amended May 15, 2001; Amended September 27, 2001; Amended May 27, 2002; Amended July 25, 2002; Amended July 1, 2003; Amended November 1 and 5, 2003; Amended March 7, 2005; Amended July 10, 2005; Amended October 29, 2005; Amended November 10, 2007; Amended June 11, 2008; Amended May 22, 2010; Amended July 27, 2010; Amended October 2, 2010; Amended April 30, 2011; Amended March 1, 2012.

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2. BUILDING CORPORATION BY-LAWS* (Federal Taxpayer Identification Number: 48-6111335) ARTICLE I: OFFICES Section 1. The name of the corporation is Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation, sometimes hereinafter referred to as "this corporation". The principal office and mailing address of this corporation is 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Section 2. This corporation may also have such other offices, temporary or permanent, for the transaction of business, located at such other places as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. ARTICLE II: MEMBERS Section 1. Any member or affiliate of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, also known as Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Inc., may become a member (memberships are limited to life donating memberships) of this corporation. Memberships may be acquired by donating the amount specified below or any multiple thereof to this corporation, and the person shall thus become a member and be entitled to cast one vote for each such amount donated, but no member shall be entitled to cast more than four (4) votes regardless of the donation made by him, to elect the Board of Directors of this corporation at the annual meeting or any special meeting as provided in Article IV. Such memberships are non-assignable, non-transferrable and valid when the member is in good standing. Memberships shall become void upon the death of the member or expulsion from the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Prior to July 1, 1994: July 1, 1994 to June 30, 2004: July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2011: From and after July 1, 2011: ARTICLE III: DIRECTORS Section 1. Directors named in the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, to wit: Lloyd C. Riggs, 4629 W. 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS Temporary Chairman Jay H. Payne, 600 West Republic, Salina, KS Acting Secretary Walter J. Rogers, 1001 College Avenue, Manhattan, KS Acting Treasurer Virgil W. Bodine, 7400 West 50 Highway, Mission, KS C. Richard Mann, 1116 Washburn, Topeka, KS Howard K. Woodbury, Woodbury Farms, Olivet, KS Brom D. Hixon, WaKeeney, KS Vernon G. Asher, RFD 2, Great Bend, KS John Steiner, 305 East 14th Street, Hutchinson, KS Keith R. Kehmeier, St. Francis, KS Elmer D. McCollum, 2305 S. Webster, Kokomo, IN Walter T. Rolfe, 5101 Pine, Bellaire, TX Charles C. McPherson, Southhampton, MA Laurens H. Reyburn, 90 Maywood Drive, San Francisco, CA Lou W. Grothusen, 1509 Belmont, Parsons, KS $ 25.00 $ 50.00 $100.00 $250.00

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shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified as provided in Section 2 of Article IV. Section 2. The Board of Directors of this corporation shall consist of members of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, also known as Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Inc., who shall be elected at the annual meeting of the members of this corporation or as otherwise provided in Article III and Article IV. Any Director may resign at anytime by giving written notice to the President or Secretary. Any Director may be removed from office for incapacity or misconduct by the vote of threefourths (3/4) of the members present at the annual meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose. The vacancy of any Director shall be filled by the election of a successor Director, to serve for the remainder of the term of said vacant directorship, at any annual meeting or any special meeting of this corporation. ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS Section 1. The members of this corporation shall hold an annual meeting for the election of members of the Board of Directors of this corporation in the months of September, October or November, at a time and place to be determined by the President of this corporation, in Manhattan, Kansas. Notice of said meeting shall be communicated to each member in good standing at least ten (10) days before the meeting. A special meeting of the members of this corporation may be called by the President or Secretary upon giving notice as required for the annual meeting. Section 2. Directors shall be selected in the following manner: A. At the annual meeting of the members of this corporation to be held in 1992, six (6) Directors shall be elected to hold office until the annual meeting in 1995, one (1) additional Director shall be elected to hold office until the annual meeting in 1993, and one (1) additional Director shall be elected to hold office until the annual meeting in 1994; the five (5) Directors elected in 1990 shall hold office until the annual meeting in 1993; and the five (5) Directors elected in 1991 shall hold office until the annual meeting in 1994. Beginning with the annual meeting in 1993, six (6) Directors shall be elected to succeed the six (6) Directors whose terms of office expired with said meeting and thereafter six (6) Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting. Beginning with the Directors to be elected at the annual meeting in 1993, all Directors then and thereafter elected shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The President, Treasurer and House Manager of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega shall be ex officio, voting Directors and shall serve as Directors during their continuation in office.

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Section 3. The Board of Directors shall hold an annual meeting for the transaction of any business relating to the affairs of this corporation in the months of January, February or March, at a time and place to be determined by the President of this corporation. Notice of said meeting shall be communicated to each Director at least ten (10) days before the meeting. A special meeting of the Board of Directors of this corporation may be called by the President or Secretary upon giving notice as required for the annual meeting.

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ARTICLE V: POWERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. The property, business and affairs of this corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall have twenty-one (21) voting members. In addition to the powers and authority by the Articles of Incorporation and by these By-Laws expressly conferred upon them, the Board may exercise all such powers of this corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, with respect to management of the affairs, property and business of this corporation, and the accomplishment of the purposes for which this corporation is chartered, as are not by Statute, or by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these By-Laws prohibited. ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS -- POWERS AND DUTIES Section 1. The officers of this corporation shall be chosen by the Board of Directors, and shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Section 2. At its first meeting, to be held in accordance with Article 7 of the Charter of this corporation, the Board shall elect the officers and those so elected shall hold office until the annual meeting of the Directors to be held in 1956. Section 3. The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be the members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall have the power, when the Board of Directors is not meeting, to: A. B. C. Act by and for the Board of Directors; Receive and decide matters referred to them by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Inc.; Make appropriations for necessary maintenance, repairs and capital improvements; but in no case shall an appropriation for a capital improvement exceed $5,000 for a particular item; and Construe, interpret and enforce these By-Laws.

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The Executive Committee may be called into session by the President or Secretary giving notice to all members of said Committee, but in no case during the 10-day period preceding a regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. A quorum shall be at least three of the members of the Executive Committee, and any decision shall be by affirmative vote of at least three members of the Executive Committee. All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be subject to review by the Board of Directors. Subject to the foregoing, the Board of Directors may appoint other committees as it deems necessary, who shall hold their office for such terms and exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. Section 4. Any officer may be removed at any time by the vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the Directors present. If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled on a temporary basis by a Director appointed by the President, until filled by the Board of Directors at any special or annual meeting.

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Section 5. Two or more offices may be held by the same person, except that the offices of President and Secretary shall always be held by different persons. Section 6. The President shall be the chief executive officer of this corporation. He shall preside at the meetings of the Directors, shall have general control and management of the business and affairs of this corporation, and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. He shall execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts of this corporation, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed, and except where the signing thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of this corporation. Section 7. The Vice-President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall prescribe. Section 8. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose, and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when required. He shall give or cause to be given notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of this corporation, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President. He shall have custody of the seal of this corporation and affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when so affixed it shall be attested by his signature, or by the signature of the Treasurer. He shall in general perform all acts incidental to the position of Secretary, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. Section 9. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the funds and securities of this corporation, and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books of this corporation, and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of this corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He shall disburse the funds of this corporation as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the President and the Board of Directors, at the annual meetings of the Board or whenever they may require it, an account of all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of this corporation. He shall in general perform all acts incidental to the position of Treasurer, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. He shall give this corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of his duties, the expense of such bond shall be borne by this corporation. ARTICLE VII: CHECKS Section 1. All checks, notes, drafts, bills of exchange, acceptance and other obligations or orders for the payment of money shall be signed by such officer or officers or person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate, and in the absence of such designation they shall be signed by the President and the Treasurer. ARTICLE VIII: FISCAL YEAR Section 1. The fiscal year of this corporation shall begin the first day of July in each year, and shall end on the thirtieth day of June the following year.

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ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS Section 1. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed either at any annual meeting of the Board of Directors or at any special meeting of the Board of Directors, by the vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the number of Directors present.

*Building Corporation Articles of Incorporation: See Book of Records Chapter 3 Original By-Laws Adopted: February 26, 1955 Effective Date of By-Laws as Amended: November 13, 1976

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CHAPTERS 7, 8 AND 9 DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY AND METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS AND TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS/PLEDGES

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INDEX CHAPTERS 7, 8 AND 9: DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY, AND METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS, AND TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS AND PLEDGES CHAPTER 7: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY
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Risk Management and National Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations Statement of the National Fraternity Concerning Controlled Substances Statement of Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation Declaration of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation Delta Theta Interpretive Statements A. Concerning Homecoming B. Concerning Out-of-House Activities C. Concerning Pranks Questions and Answers on Risk Management Duties of the Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen Profile of a Safe Party METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS Emergency Powers of the Chapter President General Provisions Disciplinary Procedures Before the Executive Boards A. The Judicial Committee B. The Executive Committee C. The Membership Education Committee D. The Cabinet Appeal to the Board of Trustees Appeal to the National Chancellor TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS AND PLEDGES Procedures Concerning Recruits Procedures Concerning Pledges During Each Semester Procedures at Chapter Meetings During Last Two Weeks of November and April

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CHAPTER 7 RISK MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY* RISK MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL CHAPTER MINIMUM GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES STATEMENT OF THE BUILDING CORPORATION CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES DELTA THETA INTERPRETIVE STATEMENTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON RISK MANAGEMENT DUTIES OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICERS/SOCIAL CHAIRMEN PROFILE OF A SAFE PARTY 1. RISK MANAGEMENT AND CHAPTER MINIMUM GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS In 1985, the Alpha Tau Omega Board of Directors took a bold and dynamic stand on Risk Management. At the 1989 ATO Congress, the General Assembly, composed of undergraduates and alumni, enacted several National Policies and Procedures that concern risk management and liabilities. In 2011, these P&Ps were moved to the Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations. Also, the Fraternity belongs to an interfraternal group known as FIPG, composed of more than 25 fraternities that pool insurance resources and risks. You are members of the Fraternity when the issues of alcohol and liability have come to a head. The Fraternity has spoken as one with the unanimous passage of these rules. Each one of us -- yes, each one of us -- are potentially personally liable. Therefore, the following Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations are stated for your use and benefit:* B1. The possession, sale, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, while on chapter premises, during a fraternity event, or in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or at any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the country, state, county, city and university; and must comply with either BYOB or Third Party Vendor Guidelines.* No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury or with chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. No chapter members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any person under the legal drinking age. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present. This includes any event held in, at or on the property of a tavern as definfed above for purposes of fundraising. However, a chapter may rent or use a room or area in a tavern as defined above for a closed event held within the provisions of this policy, including the use of a third party vendor and guest list. An event at which alcohol is present may be conducted or co-sponsored with a charitable organization if the event is held within the provisions of the ATO Risk Management Policy. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance or attend or participate in a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organization.

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All recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter will be non-alcoholic. No recruitment or rush activities associated with any chapter may be held at or in conjunction with a tavern or alcohol distributor as defined in the ATO Risk Management Policy. Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the Fraternity, without specific invitation where alcohol is present, are prohibited. No initiated member or pledge member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in "drinking games". The definition of drinking games includes but is not limited to the consumption of shots of alcohol, the practice of consuming shots equating to one's age, "beer pong," "century club," "dares" or any other activity involving the consumption of alcohol which involves duress or encouragement related to the consumption of alcohol. No alcohol shall be present at any membership education programs or ritual activities of the chapter. This includes but is not limited to activities associated with "bid night," big brother/little brother," "family" activities and initiation. All bulk distribution and use of alcohol (other than by licensed third party vendors), including but not limited to kegs, cases, party balls and alcoholic punch, is strictly prohibited. The possession, sale and/or use of illegal drugs or controlled substances at any chapter house, sponsored event or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited. * All chapter houses should meet all local fire and health codes and standards. All chapters should post by common phones and in other locations emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and should have posted evacuation routes from chapter houses in common areas as well as on the back of the door of each sleeping room. The possession and/or use of firearms or explosive devices of any kind within the confines and premises of a chapter house is prohibited. The use of smoking products of any kind within the confines and premises of a chapter house is prohibited. Candles should not be used in chapter houses or individual rooms. Hazing is prohibited. The term hazing is hereby defined to mean any or all of the following: Any willful act or practice by a member or pledge, directed against a member or pledge, which, with or without intent: (a) Is likely, with reasonable possibility, to cause bodily harm or danger, offensive physical punishment, or disturbing pain. (b) Is likely to: (1) compromise the dignity of a member or pledge, (2) cause embarrassment or shame to a member or pledge in public, (3) cause a member or pledge to be the object of malicious amusement or ridicule, or (4) cause psychological harm or substantial emotional strain.

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Any requirement by a member or pledge which compels a member or pledge to participate in any activity which is illegal, which is known by the compelling person to be contrary to a member's or pledge's moral or religious beliefs, or which is contrary to the rules or regulations of the member's or pledge's institution of learning. Any requirement by a member or pledge which compels or encourages a member or pledge to participate in any activity, the nature of which would make such an activity offensive and/or unacceptable to, orunlikely to be engaged in by, a prudent man.

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Any requirement, activity, or action which subjects a member or pledge to degrading, demeaning, or deliberately unpleasant and offensive treatment whether physical or mental. Permission or approval by the person being hazed is not a defense. The Fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexist or sexually abusive behavior on the part of its member, whether physical, mental or emotional. This includes any actions, activities or events, whether on chapter premises or an off-site location which are demeaning and/or sexually suggestive to women or men, including but not limited to verbal harassment, sexual assault by individuals or sexual assault by members acting together. Strippers, exotic dancers or similar persons, whether professional or amateur, at a fraternity event are prohibited. Chapter women's auxiliary groups, such as Little Sisters organizations, are prohibited.

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The Board of Trustees has the power to suspend a member or to suspend an officer from his office for a period of not more than 60 days; after which a disciplinary action may be held by the Executive Board of the Chapter, the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Trustees. The National Fraternity has made it quite clear that they intend to actively pursue the enforcement of these rules. We should respond positively to their content not because it is something from "National", but because it is for our own protection. Every member is potentially liable. The National Officers of Alpha Tau Omega stand ready and available for questions, comments, clarifications and guidance.

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2. STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Adopted August 22, 1970 The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity recognizes the existence of Federal, State and local governmental laws which forbid the use or possession of narcotics (including marijuana) and dangerous drugs. In an effort to further underscore the dangers to the success of productive chapter organization and individual Fraternity leadership, no narcotics (including marijuana) and dangerous drugs should be permitted in any Chapter House or Chapter function of the Fraternity. In the event that a violation occurs, the Fraternity directs such Chapter to protect itself, its members and the Fraternity through the use of the Rules of the National Chancellor of the Fraternity.

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3. STATEMENT OF DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Adopted on November 5, 1975 WHEREAS, The laws of the United States and the State of Kansas prohibit or regulate the possession, sale and consumption of certain controlled substances, and prohibit and prescribe penalties for certain acts; and WHEREAS, The Fraternity has recognized such regulations and has recommended the chapters protect themselves through use of the provisions of the Policies and Procedures of the Fraternity and the rules of the National Chancellor; and WHEREAS, Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation is the owner in fact and title of the Chapter House located at 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, which is leased to Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega; and WHEREAS, Certain court cases have strengthened the burden of criminal and civil liability for corporate officers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE CORPORATION: The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, by and on behalf of said Board, shall, at times deemed appropriate, determine, in meeting called pursuant to the By-Laws of the Corporation, when and if a violation described in the preamble of this Resolution has occurred; and said Executive Committee is hereby authorized and directed to take such action, after appropriate hearing, as they shall deem necessary, to the end that the rights, privileges and property of the Corporation, as landlord, and officers thereof, are protected.

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4. DECLARATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION Adopted on May 27, 2002 Pursuant to the Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation Concerning Controlled Substances and the provisions of Chapter By-Laws concerning controlled substances in the Chapter House, on Chapter House property and surrounding property, the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation hereby adopts the following Declaration: I. In any case of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances (including marijuana) in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property, the Executive Committee shall terminate a member's or pledge's housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. II. All officers, members and pledges are responsible for the enforcement of this Declaration and Chapter By-Laws pertaining to controlled substances. No member or pledge shall permit another member or pledge to violate this Declaration or Chapter By-Laws pertaining to controlled substances.

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5. DELTA THETA INTERPRETIVE STATEMENTS The Delta Theta Board of Trustees and Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation have made policies and statements interpreting and defining the National Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives, Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations and insurance requirements, as they pertain to Delta Theta Chapter and property owned by Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation. A. CONCERNING HOMECOMING Several items of concern have been raised in association with the Homecoming Week activities of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. While the Chapter should be generally complimented for its care and concern for the safety and well-being of its members and guests, the outcome of a certain Homecoming Week activity was inconsiderate and out-of-line. Specifically, a water fight that occurred after the Comedian's Night was one of the most rude and inconsiderate incidents by certain members involving guests and others in memory, let alone being a potential public relations disaster. Also, the seeming disregard for guests, members of the IFC Social Responsibility Committee and those who did not want to participate in the activity was substantial. In addition, the total disregard for furniture, fixtures and contents of the Chapter House was very evident. Concern has been expressed in the past as to the extent and regularity of activities involving alcohol. There has also been concern expressed as to whether the IFC Event Resonsibility Policy has been properly adhered to, both in fact and in principle. Therefore, the following items are agreed to between Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, effective immediately: 1. Any water fight, food fight or other similar disturbance in the Chapter House Dining Room is prohibited. While this prohibition generally deals with Homecoming Week, any such action at any time is prohibited. Each member and pledge shall read and become more familiar with the IFC Event Responsibility Policy as contained in Chapter 18 of their Members Manual. The Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen and all future Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen shall plan, organize and execute social functions in compliance with this Policy.

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B. CONCERNING OUT-OF-HOUSE ACTIVITIES


The Fraternity has been hit by numerous situations involving alcohol consumption/abuse, many of which involve activities outside the Chapter House, but still involving ATOs. Numerous chapter charters have been either suspended or revoked, many because of alcohol violations. That's not to scare anyone, but to have you be acquainted with a certain hard fact: The Fraternity will not tolerate the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances by any member of Alpha Tau Omega, whether they live in a Chapter House or live outside . Please consider some statements and suggestions: 1. You are risking yourselves and the future of the Chapter by having kegs at parties that you sponsor outside the Chapter House (whether at your place, the Stadium Parking Lot, Tuttle Creek or anywhere else) . The National Policies and Procedures now provide that "the possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, while on chapter premises, during an official fraternity event, in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or at any event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city and university." You are really putting yourselves and the Chapter at risk by pooling funds for the purchase of alcohol (whether before you buy it or afterwards, by asking everyone to "chip in"). Everything about an Out-of-House Annex party involving kegs violates the Interfraternity Council Event Responsibility Policy. Let me quote just a few: "Any social event at which alcohol is present shall be bring-your-own beverage (BYOB) or licensed cash bar ." "No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter (passing the hat, slush fund, selling cups, etc.)." "Open parties (defined as those with unrestricted access by non-members or without specific invitation) where alcohol is present are prohibited ." "No kegs , pony kegs, party balls, punch bowls, tapped alcoholic beverages or other communal alcoholic container of more than 2 liters are permitted at any social event unless utilized and controlled by a licensed caterer." 4. 5. When does a party become "an ATO Party"? Several examples: When a substantial number of those present are Taus. When you announce the party to the Chapter or post notices. When no one else is invited. Do these rules apply to me? Yes they do. You are an undergraduate member of the Fraternity at Kansas State University, who just happens to live outside the Chapter House.

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The Fraternity is trying to protect all chapters while having functions and parties that are both safe and fun. But, let me assure you also, the days of wide-open parties at sites outside the Chapter House, involving items listed above, are over. Brothers, any ATO who organizes, sponsors or even attends an out-of-house party in violation of the above rules risks his eligibility for scholarships, grants-in-aid and awards B and even his membership. Please take this Memo as a sincere statement of facts, both locally and Nationally, that makes such actions necessary. The bottom line purpose of all these actions is to assure that Delta Theta Chapter is around for the next generation (which will include your sons).

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C. CONCERNING PRANKS In the fall of 2001, several new members were involved in a late-night intrusion at a sorority house. The KState Collegian wrote an article concerning the incident on the front page. In response, the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees instituted a "No-Prank Policy", which was formally established by the Delta Theta Board of Trustees as its "Policy Concerning Pranks" on February 3, 2002. The Delta Theta Board of Trustees "Policy Concerning Pranks" is found on Page 5.17.

K-STATE COLLEGIAN December 4, 2001 "CAMPUS PRANKS RAISE SAFETY CONCERNS"


The October panty raid of Pi Beta Phi by five members of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity was the source of jokes, but in many ways, pranks are no laughing matter for the K-State Greek system. Officials of the police, the law and the Greek system agree that pranks have negative implications for members, houses and the entire system all at the same time. When asked to discuss pranks and details of the panty raid, several of those involved chose not to comment, citing the desire to move on. These individuals said they did not wish to contribute to any further discussion of the raid. The prank already had enough affect on their houses, they said. "It was a very unpleasant event," Bill Muir, ATO chapter adviser, said. "Those kinds of things should be scaled back, if not limited," he said. "They have consequences." The raid did have its consequences for the ATO's involved. Early in the morning of October 7, five members were arrested for aggravated burglary, and one also was arrested for DUI. This prank is not Manhattan's first to involve the police. Incidents involving Greek pranks happen every year or every couple of years, said Captain Gary Grubbs, leader of the investigations division for the Riley County Police Department. "It is a problem that shouldnt be. There are drastic criminal charges, such as in this case," he said. "Aggravated burglary has several consequences." Grubbs said the pranks need to end, and students should consider the affects their actions might have. "The form of these things appears to be traditional, and the students think in terms of them just being college pranks," he said. "But those actions are serious criminal offenses, and there are serious consequences if students are caught and arrested." The five students involved in the raid might not remain under the charge of aggravated burglary, which is a felony, said Bill Kennedy, Riley County Attorney. "The sorority requested that I not file charges," he said. "Instead, they are drawing up a program, a protocol. Among other things, the young men will have to talk to next year's pledges about what happens to people who do things like what they are accused of doing." Kennedy said that if the students agree to the program, they have to complete all requirements within two years. If they do not fulfill their responsibilities by that time, he will refile the charges. The fraternity also has taken action in response to the arrests, said Muir. "We have made measures," he said. corrective

The prank appeared to be tied to some sort of tradition, Kennedy said. "It became obvious as this case proceeded that it was considered the thing to do when you get to KState to go inside of the living quarters of the opposite sex at some inopportune time. It is like a rite of passage," he said. Kennedy said the case showed him the true extent of Greek pranks. "It is one thing to go run around and have fun at 3 Saturday afternoon," he said. "But it is another thing to sneak into a residence in the wee morning hours." "This old fogey doesn't approve," he said. The panty raid occurred after a series of pranks already had begun between the two houses.

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Fraternities and sororities are grouped together during AllUniversity Homecoming week, and ATO and Pi Phi were partners. Muir said the houses already had been involved in pranks, including TP-ing and using shoe polish on windshields. "It was building support and camaraderie for Homecoming, and it did a great job of it," he said. Muir said the five students, who were new members, might have misinterpreted the use or purpose of the pranks. "Maybe, the new members saw these pranks and thought it was acceptable to do something their own way," he said. Muir said he thinks the situation escalated because officers in both houses were out of town receiving awards. "There was a vacuum in leadership in both houses," he said. "Freshmen and sophomores were involved." "It was like Murphy's Law four times over," Muir said. Pranks do have an effect on the way others view the Greek system, Muir said. "Until a couple of years ago, I thought they were mostly harmless," he said. "Quite frankly, pranks can be very harmless and can cause no problem. Usually they are fine, they go back and forth, and nobody gets hurt." Sometimes, however, pranks can go too far, Muir said. "Too far is the point where there is damage, destruction or interference with sleep," he said. "It is the point where it is a problem not just for groups, but the system as a whole."

"There needs to be an evaluation of the whole thing, what is done between fraternities and sororities," he said. Phil Stein, Interfraternity Council president, said pranks have a negative effect on the way others view fraternities. Lindsay Vogel, Panhellenic Council president, would not return phone calls. "It is not a positive thing," he said. "It is an unfortunate problem because the occurrences are so isolated. It is random members, but they get linked to the entire greek system." Stein said the difference between other students and fraternity members is their house affiliation. "Things happen. People live in residence halls and off-campus, and they TP and stuff," he said. "But fraternity members are all associated with one student organization." "It is not good public relations for us, and people have to recognize that it is linked to a group of people who have no part in it," Stein said. Because of this linkage, Stein said the public should not jump to conclusions. "Everyone that reads the paper and hears about it through gossip should take it with a grain of salt. It is blown out of proportion," he said. "Just because it happened to one or two members does not mean that the organization approves of or condones that action." There are no specific rules or policies concerning pranks in the greek system, Stein said.

"Last year, IFC made a group statement to try and address it. The pranks were getting so numerous and frequent," he said. "The chapter alumni and housing corporations got involved because they have financial stakes and own the houses," Stein said. "They were worried that it would get to the point that vandalism would be a problem and get too serious, so they tried to address it." Stein said IFC has not had to deal with a situation in which a prank has reached an unacceptable limit. "We would have to cross that bridge when we get to it," he said. "The members would have to deal with officers, and we would have to find a way to handle it." Stein said IFC has little control when students are arrested for pranks. "In a case like this one, it is out of our hands," he said. "The police step in, and it becomes a much more serious issue." Stein said he is concerned with the public's reaction to these more serious pranks. "People become reactive about what happens," he said. "You can't control everyone all the time." Those involved with the greek system agree that pranks like the ATO panty raid do not reflect well upon their organizations. "It's been a learning experience for us," Muir said. "But it is one you hope doesn't occur again."

Muir said he is seeing more of what he calls the harmful kinds of pranks than the harmless.

"It has to be a chapter-endorsed event," he said. "Usually, pranks involve random people thinking it would be fun." Stein said there have been measures taken to curb pranks.

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6. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON RISK MANAGEMENT Q. Why is everyone dumping on us? A. The National Fraternity isn't "dumping" on you, it's protecting you. Society no longer tolerates the "animal house" image of the 1970's. People are simply fed up. Universities are shutting down their fraternity systems, parents won't let their sons join, city and county zoning boards refuse to grant building variances for fraternity houses, and offending chapters and chapter officers are being sued, jailed, or both. Leaders of all fraternities are being pushed to find answers to the values-related problems facing fraternal groups.

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Wont the Risk Management Policy kill us on campus? A. No. We are by no means alone. ATO and the 25 other fraternities operating under the same Risk Management Policy comprise 60% of all national college fraternity chapters. Odds are that these chapters make up the majority of your campus IFC. With the majority of IFC members working together, you can pass a bylaw requiring everyone to follow the same rules.

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The drinking age is unfair. A. While it can be argued that the legal drinking age is unfair, it is still the law and must therefore be followed.

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Our house is a private residence. A. Even if your chapter house is a private residence you still have an obligation to uphold the law and Alpha Tau Omega policies. A fraternity house is not a tavern, and it is irresponsible and illegal to act like one.

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What is a fraternity without alcohol? A. Alcohol doesn't rank up there with Friendship, Leadership, and Service. Brotherhood, not beer, is the base of our Fraternity.

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Can we have kegs? A. No. A keg is considered a common source of alcohol. Providing a common source of any alcoholic beverage -- be it beer, alcoholic punch, or an open bar -- implies that it is provided by or on behalf of the chapter, regardless of who actually purchased it.

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Can we buy alcohol through a "slush fund"? A. No. The Policies and Procedures specifically state that no member or members shall coordinate the purchase of alcohol for the chapter or its members. All parties will be BYOB for members and guests alike.

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Can we have any alcohol at parties? A. Yes. There are three ways to have alcohol at chapter parties and comply with the Risk Management Policy, providing that you also follow all applicable state, local and university regulations: 1. 2. 3. The party is BYOB, and only persons of legal drinking age consume alcohol. The party is held away from the chapter house at a hotel or restaurant where alcohol may be provided at a cash bar by a vendor with a liquor license. The chapter contracts with a caterer with a liquor license to provide individual drinks at a cash bar. The caterer provides a bartender responsible for checking IDs and takes all excess alcohol back after the party.

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Minors drink. How can we be expected to alter a societal trend? A. The simple fact is that we must uphold the law. Fraternities have long been viewed as havens for underage drinking. If our reputation is to change and our survival is to be guaranteed, we must halt any implied endorsement of illegal activities.

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The National Fraternity is doing this just to protect itself -- the Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations are unenforceable. A. If the National Fraternity were to enact Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations and do nothing to enforce it, the resulting liability would be far greater than if it had done nothing at all. The Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations must be enforced -- to protect both your chapter and its officers, and every other chapter in the National Fraternity.

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Does this policy apply to alumni groups? A. Yes, the Risk Management Policy applies to undergraduates and alumni alike. Founders Day and Homecoming celebrations have the same options as undergraduate parties. Alumni have been notified of the Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations through The ATO Palm. However, it is up to your chapter to notify your alumni of the same through chapter alumni newsletters and alumni event announcements.

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Why do we need insurance if we don't have a house? A. As the saying goes, "anyone can sue anyone at any time for any reason". Not having a house doesn't mean that a chapter can afford to be sued if something happens at a party, a community service event, or even a chapter meeting. Every chapter has some degree of risk. The purpose of this entire program is to reduce risk to persons and property to the best of our ability.

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Does the ATO Board of Directors have the authority to enforce these Policies and Procedures? A. The Board of Directors has the authority under the National Bylaws and Policies and Procedures to do all things necessary and proper for the good and welfare of Alpha Tau Omega, including its chapters and members, both alumni and undergraduates.

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What happens to chapters that don't follow these Policies and Procedures? A. Upon initiation, every Brother of Alpha Tau Omega swears the Oath of Obedience. This includes obedience to all enactments of the Board of Directors and the General Assembly. Yes, individuals and chapters can and will be disciplined for non-compliance. However, it is our hope that chapters and house corporations will work together with the volunteers and staff of ATO to address this most important issue.

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Who will enforce the Risk Management Policy? A. You will and we will! The chapter officers, Board of Trustees, National Officers, and NHQ staff of all participating national fraternities will enforce it together. Because if we don't, the police, the universities, and the courts will. If you witness a violation by another fraternity, report it immediately to the ATO National Headquarters at 1-800-798-9286. NHQ will get word into the enforcement system. This is not "ratting" on your friends or rivals. It's keeping ATO and all fraternities alive. And it's keeping chapter officers out of court and out of jail.

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Who is responsible on the chapter level? A. All officers, chapter members -- specifically the Chapter President and the Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen -- and Board of Trustees.

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7. DUTIES OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICERS/SOCIAL CHAIRMEN* As Fraternity policy changes, so must the Fraternity structure. Traditionally, the Social Chairman has been responsible for organizing parties. As these parties represent the chapter's greatest exposure to liability, it is only logical to include risk management programming in the social program. As a result, the office of Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman has been expanded to reflect this added responsibility. The Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen's duties shall include all presently listed in the Policies and Procedures plus: Enforcing the ATO Risk Management Policy. Raising Risk Management awareness. Chairing the Risk Management/Social Committee. Meeting at least once each academic term with the University Risk Management Official and the House Corporation President. 8. PROFILE OF A SAFE PARTY* Yes, believe it or not, you can have fun and comply with the Risk Management Policy. Here are a few simple tips: Organize parties around a theme. Organize events at hotels and restaurants. Have a vendor with a liquor license provide a cash bar, and make sure guests have safe transportation to and from the gathering. Use printed invitations. Hire appropriate security to enforce rules and maintain order. Check IDs at the door. Give each guest and Brother of legal drinking age a hospital bracelet to wear as proof of age. Have all attendee's coolers or bottles checked in at a bar or designated area, labeling each with a number. Then mark the hand of the guest with the corresponding number. FOOD -- Timing is important! Your early serving of such protein-rich foods as meats, cheeses, and vegetables helps guarantee that your guests won't be drinking on an empty stomach. Eating food later, especially starchy or salty foods, does not help absorb alcohol or reduce its effects. Save money by serving soda from carbon dioxide (CO 2) dispensing system. Check your local bottling company for details. Always have designated drivers standing by to safely transport inebriated guests.

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CHAPTER 8 METHODS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING DISCIPLINARY MATTERS 1 1. EMERGENCY POWERS OF THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT Under National CMGO A14, the Chapter President, "when finding that probable cause exists to believe that a member or pledge is or has been involved in conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Fraternity, with notice to the Board of Trustees, may suspend any member or pledge. This suspension shall last no longer than twenty (20) calendar days. During this time period, the VicePresident shall conduct an investigation and shall present his findings" to the Executive Committee (with regard to suspension or expulsion), the Membership Education Committee (with regard to pledges) or the Cabinet (with regard to emergencies). 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS2 A. The following committees have jurisdiction over disciplinary matters: The Judicial Committee, The Executive Committee, The Membership Education Committee and The Cabinet. 1. 2. 3. 4. B. The Judicial Committee has primary jurisdiction concerning fines and alcohol policies. The Executive Committee has jurisdiction concerning suspensions or expulsions, except for emergencies and controlled substances. The Membership Education Committee has jurisdiction concerning pledges and pledge-related matters. The Cabinet has jurisdiction concerning emergencies and controlled substances.

All four committees are defined as "Executive Boards" under the National Policies and Procedures and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations. All Executive Boards shall follow and adhere to the rules of the National Chancellor. 1 3. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE BOARDS: THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND THE CABINET 1 3A. PROCEDURES BEFORE THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE 3

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Any officer specifically authorized by Chapter By-Laws may impose a fine against any member or pledge. Fines by the President, Membership Education Chairman, Membership Education Committee, House Manager, Membership Recruitment Chairman, Social Service Coordinator, and Kitchen Manager shall be presented to the Judicial Committee at any time after the alleged offense occurs. Any person may recommend a fine or allege a violation of the alcohol policies to the Judicial Committee at any time after the alleged offense occurs.

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The Judicial Committee shall hold a hearing to investigate the circumstances surrounding an alleged violation, conduct or offense. The accused shall be given notice of the hearing. He shall be allowed to be present at the hearing and allowed to offer evidence and call witnesses. The Judicial Committee shall deliberate in private and determine, by a majority of the voting members present and voting, guilt or innocence. Thereafter, if the determination was guilt, the amount of the fine and/or penalty to be imposed shall be decided. The Chaplain (Chairman) shall not vote, except in case of a tie. 3 A majority of the voting members of the Judicial Committee present and voting shall be necessary for a decision of a fine and/or penalty other than expulsion. The Vice-President (Chairman) shall not vote, except in case of a tie. 3 The Judicial Committee, once a decision has been reached and a fine and/or penalty has been determined, shall have such decision read at the next Chapter meeting. 3 The Chapter may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members present, amend or reverse the determinations of the Judicial Committee at the Chapter meeting that they are read. Otherwise, they become effective at the adjournment of that Chapter meeting, unless there is an appeal. 3 Make-ups may be substituted for monetary fines for members or pledges. 3B. PROCEDURES BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 4

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Members may be disciplined for any violation of the National Bylaws or Policies and Procedures, Chapter By-Laws or House Rules, for any conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Fraternity or the Chapter, or for any offense against the laws of a city, county, state or federal government. Failure on the part of a member to pay his indebtedness shall be regarded as prejudicial to the interests of the Chapter. If, after determining that reasonable grounds exist, the Executive Committee shall give written notice of the allegations to the accused member and the date, time and place of the hearing on the allegations. A written notice shall designate, with as much specificity as possible, the facts and circumstances that a violation has occurred. Written notice may be delivered by hand, overnight express mail to the member's last known address, or e-mail to the member's last known e-mail address. The hearing on any alleged violation shall be held no sooner than three (3) days from the date of delivery of written notice to the accused member. The accused member has the right to appear at the hearing of the Executive Committee in person or by telephone, to submit a written response at the hearing, to call witnesses or present evidence, or to waive any appearance or response. A failure to appear or to submit a written response shall be deemed to be a waiver of his right to appear and respond. The Executive Committee shall deliberate in private and determine, by a majority of the voting members present and voting, guilt or innocence. Thereafter, if the determination was guilt, the penalty to be imposed shall be decided. The Vice-President (Chairman) shall not vote, except in case of a tie.4

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A majority of the voting members present and voting shall be necessary to determine any penalty for a violation; except that a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members of the Executive Committee present and voting shall be necessary for the penalty of expulsion from the Fraternity. The Vice-President (Chairman) shall not vote, except in case of a tie. 4 The Executive Committee, once a decision has been reached and penalty has been determined, shall have such decision read at the next Chapter meeting. 4 The Chapter may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members present, amend or reverse the determinations of the Executive Committee at the Chapter meeting that they are read. Otherwise, they become effective at the adjournment of that Chapter meeting, unless there is an appeal. 4 A written summary of the actions of the Executive Committee and the Chapter, including decision on the violation and penalty, shall be delivered to the member within five (5) days of action taken by the Executive Committee or Chapter by hand, overnight express to the member's last known address, or e-mail to the member's last known e-mail address. Delivery is complete upon mailing, e-mailing or hand delivery.

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3C. PROCEDURES BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE 5 A. Members or pledges may be disciplined for any violation of the National Bylaws or Policies and Procedures, Chapter By-Laws or House Rules, for any conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Fraternity or the Chapter, or for any offense against the laws of a city, county, state or federal government. Failure on the part of a member or pledge to pay his indebtedness shall be regarded as prejudicial to the interests of the Chapter. If after determining that reasonable grounds exist, the Membership Education Committee shall give written notice of the allegations to the accused member or pledge and the date, time and place of the hearing on the allegations. A written notice shall designate, with as much specificity as possible, the facts and circumstances that a violation has occurred. Written notice may be delivered by hand, overnight express mail to the person's last known address, or e-mail to the person's last known e-mail address. The hearing on any alleged violation shall be held no sooner than three (3) days from the date of delivery of written notice to the accused member or pledge. The accused member or pledge has the right to appear at the hearing of the Membership Education Committee in person or by telephone, to submit a written response at the hearing, to call witnesses or present evidence, or to waive any appearance or response. A failure to appear or to submit a written response shall be deemed to be a waiver of his right to appear and respond. The Membership Education Committee shall deliberate in private and determine, by a majority of the voting members present and voting, guilt or innocence. Thereafter, if the determination was guilt, the penalty to be imposed shall be decided. The non-serving Membership Education Chairman shall not vote.5 A majority of the voting members present and voting shall be necessary to determine any penalty for a violation, except that a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members present shall be necessary for a penalty of expulsion from the Fraternity. The non-serving Membership Education Chairman shall not vote.5

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The Membership Education Committee, once a decision has been reached and penalty has been determined, shall have such decision read at the next Chapter meeting. 5 The Chapter may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members present, amend or reverse the determinations of the Membership Education Committee at the Chapter meeting that they are read. Otherwise, they become effective at the adjournment of that Chapter meeting, unless there is an appeal. 5 A written summary of the actions of the Membership Education Committee and the Chapter, including decision on the violation and penalty, shall be delivered to the member or pledge within five (5) days of action taken by the Membership Education Committee or Chapter by hand, overnight express mail to member's or pledge's last known address, or e-mail to the member's or pledge's last known e-mail address. Delivery is complete upon mailing, emailing or hand delivery. 3D. PROCEDURES BEFORE THE CABINET 6

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The Chapter may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those voting members present, amend or reverse the determinations of the Cabinet at the Chapter meeting that they are read. Otherwise, they become effective at the adjournment of that Chapter meeting, unless there is an appeal. 6 A written summary of the actions of the Cabinet and the Chapter, including decision on the violation and penalty, shall be delivered to the member within five (5) days of action taken by the Cabinet or Chapter by hand, overnight express mail to the member's last known address, or e-mail to the member's last known e-mail address. Delivery is complete upon mailing, emailing or hand delivery. 4. APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES1

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A member may appeal the decision of an Executive Board and the Chapter to the Board of Trustees. A member wishing to pursue an appeal to the Board of Trustees shall give the Chapter President written notice of his application to the Board of Trustees of his appeal. The Chapter President shall forward a copy of the written summary of the action of an Executive Board and Chapter to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may, in its discretion, hear witnesses and consider documents. The Board of Trustees may, by majority vote, amend or reverse the determination of an Executive Board or the Chapter. A written summary of the actions of the Board of Trustees, including decisions on the violation and the penalty, shall be delivered to the member within five (5) days of action taken by the Board of Trustees by hand, overnight express mail to the member's last known address, or e-mail to the member's last known e-mail address. 5. APPEAL TO THE NATIONAL CHANCELLOR 1

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Rules of the National Chancellor: See Appendix in Chapter 4 See Also National Policies and Procedures 8.01 and Chapter By-Laws 7-7000 3 See Also Chapter By-Laws 3-9100 through 3-9300 4 See Also Chapter By-Laws 3-5100 through 3-5414 5 See Also Chapter By-Laws 3-8100 through 3-8400 6 See Also Chapter By-Laws 3-5500 through 3-5815
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TIME-FRAMES, NECESSARY VOTES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING RECRUITS AND PLEDGES PROCEDURES CONCERNING RECRUITS PROCEDURES CONCERNING PLEDGES DURING EACH SEMESTER PROCEDURES AT CHAPTER MEETINGS DURING LAST TWO WEEKS OF NOVEMBER AND APRIL

1. PROCEDURES CONCERNING RECRUITS Time-Frame: Necessary Vote: Any active Chapter member may request a vote on a recruit at any time and any meeting. The necessary number of negative votes to make someone ineligible for pledging is thirty percent (30%) of those active Chapter members present at the meeting. President ascertains the number of active Chapter members present. There must be a majority of those active Chapter members living in the Chapter House present (Chapter By-Law 3-6200 defines this quorum requirement). President determines what the number that is thirty percent (30%) of those active Chapter members present at the meeting (multiply the number of members present by . 30). President announces to the meeting the number of negative votes necessary. "Shall Mr. X be pledged? All those who are opposed to him being pledged, please raise your right hand." If thirty percent (30%) or more of those active Chapter members present at the meeting vote in the negative, the person shall not be pledged.

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2. PROCEDURES CONCERNING PLEDGES DURING EACH SEMESTER (ALL CHAPTER MEETINGS EXCEPT DURING LAST TWO WEEKS OF NOVEMBER AND APRIL) Time-Frame: At any Chapter meeting during the school year except at the Chapter meetings during the last two weeks of November and the last two weeks of April, any active Chapter member may request a vote on pledges. All pledges shall be discussed and voted on. The necessary number of votes to depledge is thirty percent (30%) of the active Chapter members living in the Chapter House. President determines the number of active Chapter members living in the Chapter House. President announces to the meeting the number of votes necessary. "Shall Pledge X be depledged? All those who are in favor of him being depledged, please raise your right hand." If thirty percent (30%) or more of those active Chapter members living in the Chapter House vote in favor, the person shall be depledged. If living in the Chapter House, his Housing Contract shall be canceled and he shall move out of the Chapter House immediately.

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*Chapter By-Law 6-4110 provides that any pledge who does not attain at least a 2.000 grade point average during the semester of his pledgeship shall be depledged immediately at the
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CHAPTERS 10 AND 11 DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA CHAPTER OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS AND INSTALLATION AND
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INDEX CHAPTERS 10 AND 11: CHAPTER OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) AND INSTALLATION CHAPTER 10: CHAPTER OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) AND INSTALLATION A. B. C. D. E. F. CHAPTER 11: Early Spring Elections Spring Elections (With Order) Early Fall Elections Fall Elections (With Order) General Information General Qualifications for Elected and Appointive Officers
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CHAPTER OFFICES, RANK, JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES COMPOSITION 1. 2. 3. Chapter Offices and Rank Job Descriptions Standing Committees Composition A. The Executive Committee B. The Cabinet C. The Membership Education Committee D. The Judicial Committee E. The Scholarship Committee F. The Risk Management Committee G. The Awards Committee H. The Communications Committee

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CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS, ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) AND INSTALLATION


A. EARLY SPRING ELECTIONS President (1 Year) Vice-President (1 Semester) Chaplain (1 Semester)

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B. SPRING ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER)


Later)

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Treasurer (1 Year)1 Secretary (1 Semester) 1 Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman (1 Year)2 Historian (1 Year)3 1 Membership Education Chairman (1 Year)4 Philanthropy Chairman (1 Year)5 Sergeant-at-Arms (1 Semester)

8. Doorkeeper (1 Semester) 9. Social Service Coordinator (1 Semester) 10. House Manager (1 Year)6 11. Kitchen Manager (1 Semester) 12. Public Relations Officer (1 Semester) 13. Annex Coordinator (1 Semester 14. Brotherhood Chairman (1 Semester) Board of Trustees At-Large Member (1 Year)8 Vice-President (1 Semester) Chaplain (1 Semester)

C. EARLY FALL ELECTIONS

(First or Second Week in April, with Installation with Fall Officers):

D. FALL ELECTIONS (WITH ORDER) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

(1-2 Weeks after Fall Initiation, with Installation of All including Vice-President and Chaplain 1 Week Later)

Secretary (1 Semester) 1 Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman (1 Year)2 Membership Recruitment Chairman (1 Year)7 1 Membership Education Chairman (1 Year)4 Philanthropy Chairman (1 Year)5 Sergeant-at-Arms (1 Semester) Doorkeeper (1 Semester) Social Service Coordinator (1 Semester)

9. House Manager (1 Year)6 10. Kitchen Manager (1 Semester) 11. Public Relations Officer (1 Semester) 12. Alumni Relations Officer (1 Year) 13. Annex Coordinator (1 Semester) 14. Brotherhood Chairman (1 Semester) 15. Scholarship Chairman (1 Year)

E. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All Elections must be announced 2 weeks before they occur. All Elections (except the Early Spring Election or a special election to fill a vacancy in an elected office) shall be not sooner than 1 week nor later than 2 weeks following any initiation. [Chapter By-Laws 3-2110 through 3-2140, 3-2210, 3-2310 and 3-2400] Installation of Elected Officers must be at least 1 week after the preceding Elections (except the President elected in November is installed with other Officers in the Spring Semester), in a manner prescribed by the Ritual. [Natl CMGO A13 and Chapter By-Laws 3-2110 through 3-2140, 3-2220 and 3-2320]

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1. Must take and complete 12 hours (9 of which are graded) and have a 2.500 grade point average during the previous semester (as defined by Chapter By-Laws). [Natl CMGO A12 and Chapter By-Laws 3-1100 and 31120] Must have no outstanding chapter indebtedness at the time of election. [Natl CMGO A12] All elected and appointed Officers, except for Annex Coordinator, must live in Chapter House during term of office. Annex Coordinator must live in an approved annex or Chapter House. [Chapter By-Law 3-1100] Must be a qualified, voting member of the Chapter. [Natl CMGO A12]

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Treasurer elected and installed in the Spring Semester, with a term beginning June 1st and ending the next May 31st. Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen are elected and installed in that semester as Risk Management Officer, with duties as Social Chairman commencing on the first day of the next semester. 1To be eligible for election, they shall have lived in the Chapter House for at least three semesters. 3 Historian elected and installed in the Spring Semester, with a term beginning on the first day of the Fall Semester. 4 Membership Education Chairman elected and installed in that Semester, with full duties commencing on the first day of the next Semester. 5 Philanthropy Chairman elected and installed in that Semester as Assistant Philanthropy Chairman, with duties as Philanthropy Chairman commencing on the first day of the next Semester. 6 House Manager elected and installed in that Semester as Assistant House Manager, with duties as House Manager commencing on the first day of the next Semester. 7 Membership Recruitment Chairman is selected by the Chapter and appointed by the President to a term beginning at first of the Fall Semester and ending at close of the Spring Semester. He is considered an appointive officer under these By-Laws. 8 At-Large Undergraduate Member of Board of Trustees is selected by the Chapter and serves one-year term. He is a selected officer (not elected or appointed) and may hold another office.
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CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER OFFICES, RANK, JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND STANDING COMMITTEES COMPOSITION

1. CHAPTER OFFICES AND RANK* 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6,7. 8. 9. 10. 11,12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26,27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. The President (Worthy Master) and Chief Executive Officer The Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) and Chairman of Executive and Judicial Committees The Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) and Chairman of Cabinet The Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer) and Chief Financial Officer The Secretary (Worthy Scribe) and Campus Activities Coordinator Two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen (Fall then Spring) The Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) and Editor of The Vintage The Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) and BADD Duty Coordinator The Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) and Resource Coordinator Two Membership Education Chairmen (Fall then Spring) The Public Relations Officer The Social Service Coordinator The Alumni Relations Officer The House Manager The Annex Coordinator The Philanthropy Chairman The Kitchen Manager The Brotherhood Chairman The Scholarship Chairman The Membership Recruitment Chairman The Communications Officer The Intramurals Chairman The Song Leader The Undergraduate Members of Board of Trustees (At-Large and Outstanding New Member ) The Assistant Treasurer/Treasurer-Elect The Assistant Historian/Historian-Elect The Assistant Alumni Relations Officer/Alumni Relations Officer-Elect The Assistant Philanthropy Chairman/Philanthropy Chairman-Elect The Assistant House Manager/House Manager-Elect The Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen Other Chapter Officers provided for in Chapter By-Laws

*Pursuant to ATO National CMGO A7 and Chapter By-Laws 3-5200 and 3-7000 through 3-7170

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2. JOB DESCRIPTIONS 1. The President (Worthy Master) is the chief executive officer of the Chapter and shall have general charge of its affairs. He conducts the correspondence of the Chapter with the National officers, Board of Directors, National Chancellor and Delta Theta Board of Trustees. He calls and presides at all meetings of the Chapter, except when otherwise provided. He must attend all Leadership Conferences and Congresses, or forfeit his office. He appoints all appointed officers, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee. He appoints all committees and members thereof as he shall deem necessary for the efficient operation of the Chapter; and, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, the chairmen and assistant chairmen of such committees. He or the Vice-President shall countersign all disbursements of Chapter funds if under $1,000 or he shall manually countersign all disbursements of Chapter funds if $1,000 or more. He organizes and executes an Officer Transition Meeting twice annually between officer elections and installation. He is a voting member of the IFC Council of Presidents and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. He is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and a non-voting member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund and the Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association. He is eligible to receive an Elmer D. McCollum Scholarship that is the equivalent of his total basic housebill for the next school year, if he meets the criteria 1. He must live in the Chapter House the entire next school year. He is a member of the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee, the Membership Education Committee, the Scholarship Committee, the Risk Management Committee, the Awards Committee and the Communications Committee. He is elected during November each year to a term of one year, beginning and ending in the spring. The Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) is the second-ranking officer of the Chapter. He assists the President in the duties of his office and assumes that office if it becomes permanently vacant. He is in charge of all appointive officers and committees and shall coordinate their activities. He shall see that all appointive officers and committees shall faithfully perform their duties as established by House Rules, motions of the Chapter or Executive Committee, directive of the President, or the By-Laws. He has been assigned duties concerning preparation and submission of the Annual Report to National Headquarters. In the absence of the President, he shall countersign all disbursements of Chapter funds if under $1,000. He is a voting member of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. He is chairman of any by-law committee and is responsible for keeping the By-Laws up-to-date. He is eligible to receive a Richard E. Fagerberg Scholarship, if he meets the criteria 1. He is Chairman of the Executive Committee, the Judicial Committee and the Awards Committee and a member of the Cabinet, the Membership Education Committee and the Risk Management Committee. 1He is elected twice annually during November and April to a term of one semester. The Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) is the third-ranking officer of the Chapter. He is the spiritual leader of the Chapter. He has been assigned duties to assure the collection of all fines. He is responsible for the proper usage and performance of all ceremonies contained in the Ritual, including the reading of the Four Lectures. He is eligible to receive a Steven C. Johnson Scholarship, it he meets the criteria 1. He is a voting member of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. He is Chairman of the Cabinet and a member of the Executive Committee, the Judicial Committee and the Risk Management Committee. He is elected twice annually during November and April to a term of one semester.

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The Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer) is the chief financial officer of the Chapter. He shall keep accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements, insure the safekeeping of funds, collect all moneys due the Chapter, insure the payment of Chapter obligations and provide monthly financial reports. He shall pay all bills promptly and make deposits at least weekly. He is responsible for all fiscal transactions during his term of office, including the fiscal review by independent auditors following the completion of the fiscal year. He shall personally sign all disbursements of Chapter funds, which shall be countersigned by the President or Vice-President (if under $1,000) or manually countersigned by the President (if $1,000 or more). He collects all National fees and dues and forwards them to the National Headquarters. He is in charge of the Budget and recommends to the Executive Committee such fiscal items as necessary, including next year's balanced budget. He is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and a non-voting member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund and the Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association. He is eligible to receive an Allan D. Holiday, Jr. Scholarship that is the equivalent of his total basic housebill for the next school year, if he meets the criteria 1. He must live in the Chapter House during his entire term of office. He is Chairman of the Finance Committee and a member of the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Risk Management Committee. He is elected in the spring to a term of one year beginning on the next June 1st and ending on the subsequent May 31st (concurrent with the fiscal year of the Chapter). The Secretary (Worthy Scribe) shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings of the Chapter and Corporation, the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Membership Education Committee. He shall send minutes to the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees and National Headquarters within three days after any meeting. Under the supervision of the President, he shall conduct the correspondence of the Chapter. He has been assigned duties as Campus Activities Coordinator. He is eligible to receive a Kevin E. Kickhaefer and Timothy S. Berends Scholarship for successful completion of his term of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is a member of the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Membership Education Committee. He is elected to a term of one semester. The Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen coordinate and direct the Risk Management Program of the Chapter. They plan, coordinate and are responsible for the execution of all Chapter social events. They are responsible to the President, the Chapter and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees for the safe and legal completion of such programs. They and the House Manager and Assistant House Manager are responsible for the clean-up after all registered parties. After election but before the beginning of the term of office as Social Chairman, they serve as Assistant Social Chairman and Risk Management Officer. Before the beginning of their term of office as Social Chairman, they shall present to the President and the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees a planned schedule of major social events for the succeeding semester. They are eligible to receive a Ryan A. Newth Scholarship for successful completion of their term of office, if they meet the criteria 1. They are members of the Executive Committee. 1To be eligible for election, they shall have lived in the Chapter House for at least three semesters. One Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman is elected in the previous semester to a term of one semester as Risk Management Officer, followed by a term of one semester as Social Chairman beginning on the first day of the subsequent semester and shall serve until a second Risk Management Officer is elected and installed the next semester. The Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) is the Editor of The Vintage, the Chapter's award-winning alumni magazine. He shall publish two or more editions of The Vintage , and, with the Alumni Relations Officer, shall publish an Alumni Directory every year. He collects and preserves information of historical interest (videos, newspaper articles and Chapter or individual achievements) concerning the Chapter and its members and forwards copies to the Director of Communications at the National Headquarters. He keeps an accurate roll of the members and affiliates of the Chapter, and names and addresses of all initiates. He is Chairman of the Communications Committee and a member of the Executive Committee, the Cabinet and the Awards Committee. He is eligible to receive a Jonathan S. Kurche Scholarship for successful completion of his term of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is elected to a one-year term in the spring, with the term of office beginning on the first day of the Fall Semester.

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The Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) 2, under the direction of the President, shall preserve order at meetings. He shall have charge of the Chapter Room and have custody of the Temple equipment and regalia. He shall be responsible for the preparation of the Chapter Room for Chapter Meetings; and shall be responsible for returning the Chapter Room to its previous state immediately after the conclusion of Chapter Meetings He has been assigned duties concerning parking violations. He has been assigned duties as Brothers Against Drunk Driving (BADD) Duty Coordinator. He is a member of the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Membership Education Committee. He is elected to a term of one semester. The Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) 2 admits to meetings only such persons as may be qualified. He assists the Sergeant-at-Arms in the performance of his duties. He has been assigned duties as Resource Coordinator (responsible for the care and maintenance of all copiers and printers). He is a member of the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Membership Education Committee. He is elected to a term of one semester. Two Membership Education Chairmen (Fall and Spring) are the coordinators of true membership education programs that shall encompass all members. Both shall ensure that pledges do not undergo any form of hazing. Both shall ensure equal rights and responsibilities of pledges in Sleeping Rooms, including the possession of individual keys. Both shall present to the Membership Education Committee, the Chapter and the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees their planned membership education program for the succeeding semester. Both are eligible to receive an Elmer D. McCollum Scholarship only if 80% of their pledge classes are initiated, if they meet the criteria 1. Both are members of the Executive Committee (the non-serving Chairman has no vote therein), the Membership Education Committee and the Scholarship Committee. One Chairman is elected in the fall and one in the spring, both to one-year terms. The Public Relations Officer prepares articles and items of interest for presentation to the Editor of The Palm, which is the Alpha Tau Omega National Magazine; and the ATO Road Show, which is the electronic-reporting site of the National Fraternity. He is responsible for the Chapter submitting items to the ATO Road Show at least weekly. He assists the Historian with the publications of the Chapter. He assists the Philanthropy Chairman with publicizing the philanthropic events of the Chapter. He submits advertisements and articles to the media, including the K-State Collegian . He is eligible to receive a Michael K. Cormaci Scholarship for successful completion of his term of office, if he meests the criteria 1. He is a member of the Executive Committee, the Awards Committee and the Communications Committee. He is elected to a term of one semester. The Social Service Coordinator directs the Chapter in formulating and executing projects and services for the betterment of the community and the Fraternity, including Highway Clean-Up at least three times a year (October, February and April). He is responsible for involving the entire Chapter in continuing programs of social service and levy fines against those who do not participate. He coordinates with the Philanthropy Chairman. He is eligible to receive a Gary R. Cottrell and Russell W. Taddiken Scholarship for successful completion of his term of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is a member of the Executive Committee. He is elected to a term of one semester. The Alumni Relations Officer serves as the liaison official for the Chapter with alumni and the Delta Theta Chapter Alumni Association. He formulates and executes projects for the betterment of alumni relations with the Chapter and the Fraternity. He shall involve the Chapter in a continuing alumni relations program. He shall have at least one major alumni event in each semester. He and the Historian shall publish the Alumni Directory of Delta Theta alumni every year. He is responsible for the Chapter's mail and shall see that all mail is properly received and all alumni and out-of-house mail forwarded. He is a voting member (and as Alumni Relations Officer-elect is a non-voting member) of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Delta Theta Chapter Alumni Association. He is eligible to receive a Dikeman Family Scholarship for successful completion of his term of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is a member of the Executive Committee and the Communications Committee. He is elected in the fall semester to a term of one year.

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The House Manager and Assistant House Manager are in charge of the physical plant of the Chapter House, its care, maintenance and physical operations. He and the Assistant House Manager report to the Chapter and the Delta Theta Chapter Building Corporation Board of Directors and Executive Committee. His and the Assistant House Manager's performance of assigned tasks, duties and responsibilities and involvement of all members and pledges in house maintenance and house cleaning activities shall be considered and evaluated. He and the Assistant House Manager are responsible for the complete cleaning, proper condition and closure of the Chapter House at the end of the Fall and Spring Semesters and holidays and Fall and Spring Breaks, subject to the approval of the Building Corporation. He and the Assistant House Manager and the Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen are responsible for the clean-up after all registered parties. He and the Kitchen Manager are responsible for keeping the Kitchen well-maintained. The House Manager is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation. The House Manager and Assistant House Manager are eligible to receive Larry D. Marvel Scholarships for successful completion of their terms of office, if they meet the criteria 1. The House Manager is a member of the Executive Committee and the Membership Education Committee. 1One House Manager is elected each semester, serving one semester as Assistant House Manager; with duties as House Manager commencing on the first day of the next semester. The Annex Coordinator2 is in charge of the planning, organization and execution of programs involving active Chapter members living in approved annexes; and is their representative and designee on the Executive Committee, which he is a member. He is elected to a term of one semester. The Philanthropy Chairman is responsible for the planning, organizing and execution of at least one major philanthropic event each semester that benefits one or more not-for-profit organizations chosen by the Chapter. He coordinates with the Social Service Coordinator and the Public Relations Officer. After election but before the beginning of the term as Philanthropy Chairman, he serves as Assistant Philanthropy Chairman and assists the Philanthropy Chairman with the philanthropic event(s) of that semester. He is eligible to receive a Dale L. Duncan Scholarship for successful completion of his term of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is a member of the Executive Committee. One Philanthropy Chairman is elected each semester, serving one semester as Assistant Philanthropy Chairman; with duties as Philanthropy Chairman commencing on the first day of the next semester. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for the operations of the Kitchen and Dining Room, in cooperation with the Catering personnel. He is responsible for the opening and closing of the Kitchen at times specified in Chapter House Rules and for keeping the Kitchen clean and in compliance with health regulations. He and the House Managers are responsible for keeping the Kitchen well-maintained. He is responsible for organizing all Kitchen Crews and making sure that all assigned members and pledges complete their assigned Kitchen Crew duties. He is responsible for the complete cleaning, proper condition and closure of the Kitchen at the end of the Fall and Spring Semesters and Fall and Spring Breaks. He is eligible to receive a Henry F. Kupfer Scholarship for successful completion of the term of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is a member of the Executive Committee. He is elected to a term of one semester. The Brotherhood Chairman2 is responsible for all Chapter-only activities and events, the promotion of total brotherhood throughout the Chapter and fostering brotherhood between all members and pledges. He is a member of the Executive Committee. He is elected to a term of one semester.

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The Scholarship Chairman is responsible for all of the scholarship programs of the Chapter, including Courtesy (Quiet) Hours, Study Hours, and pledge and active scholastic achievements. He is responsible for involving the entire Chapter in continuing programs of scholastic excellence and achieving a 3.000 or better Chapter Grade Point Average. He is responsible for enforcement of 24-hour Courtesy (Quiet) Hours during Dead Week and Finals Week, especially in the Recreation Room, Chapter Room, Hall of Honor and other functional areas. He is responsible for all of the files and records pertaining to university courses and instructors and keeping such materials up-to-date. He is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund. He is eligible to receive a Guy W. Gross Scholarship for the successful completion of his duties of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is a Chairman of the Scholarship Committee and a member of the Executive Committee and the Membership Education Committee. He is elected in the fall semester to a term of one year. The Membership Recruitment Chairman is responsible for recruiting outstanding, qualified men who will become pledges and then active members of the Chapter and the Fraternity. He and his Assistants recruit two pledge classes during the school year and are responsible for keeping the Chapter House at full capacity through the recruitment of new members, as specified in the Chapter By-Laws and the Membership Recruitment Contract. He is eligible to receive an Elmer D. McCollum Scholarship in amounts equivalent to his basic housebill for the next school year, if he meets the criteria 1. He must live in the Chapter House the entire next school year. He is a member of the Executive Committee. He is selected by the Chapter in the fall and appointed by the President to a term of one year. The Communications Officer is responsible for all electronic and computer operations of the Chapter, including all Chapter computers, phone systems and other electronic media. He is the Web Engineer of the Chapter and responsible for the Chapter's Home Page and updating it at least monthly. He is eligible to receive a Justin J. Nelson Scholarship for the successful completion of his duties of office, if he meets the criteria 1. He is Vice-Chairman of the Awards Committee and the Communications Committee and a member of the Executive Committee. He is appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, to a term of one semester. The Intramurals Chairman2 is responsible for the recruitment and coordination of all individual and team intramural events of the Chapter. He is appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, to a term of one semester. The Song Leader2 is responsible for all musical and singing activities of the Chapter, including those involving serenades and functions. He promotes singing at meals, meetings and other Chapter activities. He is appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, to a term of one semester. The Undergraduate Members of the Board of Trustees are two (At-Large Member and Outstanding New Member Award recipient) of five voting, undergraduate members of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees (the others are the Chapter President, Chapter Vice-President and Chapter Chaplain). All five represent the undergraduate interests of the Chapter. The At-Large Member is selected by the Chapter in the spring semester of every year to a term of one year. The Outstanding New Member Award recipient is selected by the Initiation Class and the Membership Education Chairman and his Assistants every semester. The Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen assist the Membership Recruitment Chairman with his duties, as assigned by the Membership Recruitment Chairman and specified in the Membership Recruitment Contract. Each Assistant is responsible for recruiting outstanding, qualified men who will become pledges and then active members of the Chapter and the Fraternity. Each Assistant and the Membership Recruitment Chairman recruit two pledge classes during the school year and are responsible for keeping the Chapter House at full capacity through the recruitment of new members. Each is eligible to receive an Elmer D. McCollum Scholarship for the successful completion of the duties of their office, if they meet the criteria 1. Each is appointed by the President (in consultation with the Membership Education Chairman), with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee, to a term of one

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3. STANDING COMMITTEES COMPOSITION A. The Executive Committee (23 Regular Members)

[Chapter By-Laws 3-5100 through 3-5414, and 3-7000 through 3-7210]

1. The Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) (Chairman)1 2. The President (Worthy Master) 3. The Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) 4. The Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer) 5. The Secretary (Worthy Scribe) 6,7. Two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen 8. The Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) 9. The Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) 10. The Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) 11,12. Two Membership Education Chairmen2 13. The Public Relations Officer 14. The Social Service Coordinator 15. The Alumni Relations Officer 16. The House Manager 17. The Annex Coordinator 18. The Philanthropy Chairman 19. The Kitchen Manager 20. The Brotherhood Chairman 21. The Scholarship Chairman 22. The Membership Recruitment Chairman 23. The Communications Officer Plus Intramurals Chairman and Song Leader Plus Assistant Treasurer/Treasurer-Elect and Assistant House Manager/House Manager-Elect Plus Historian-Elect, Alumni Relations Officer-Elect and Philanthropy Chairman-Elect Plus Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen and Undergraduate Members of the Board of Trustees Plus All Other Appointive Officers and All Committee Chairmen and Assistant Chairmen (All Non-Voting Members)
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[Chapter By-Laws 3-5500 through 3-5815]

B. The Cabinet (8 Members)

1. The Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) (Chairman)3 2. The President (Worthy Master) 3. The Vice-President (Worthy Chaplain) 4. The Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer) 5. The Secretary (Worthy Scribe) 6. The Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) 7. The Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) 8. The Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel)
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C. The Membership Education Committee 4 (11 Regular Members)


[Chapter By-Laws 3-4300, 3-8100 through 3-8400 and 6-8000]

1,2. Two Membership Education Chairmen 3. The Scholarship Chairman 4. The House Manager 5. The President (Worthy Master) 6. The Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) 7. The Secretary (Worthy Scribe) 8. The Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) 9. The Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) 10,11. Two Members Appointed by President with Consent of Executive Committee Plus Past Presidents and Past Membership Education Chairmen Who Are Chapter Members (Non-Voting Members)
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[Chapter By-Laws 3-9100 through 3-9300]

1. The Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) (Chairman)5 2. The President (Worthy Master) 3. The Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) 4. The Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer) 5. The Secretary (Worthy Scribe) 6. The Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) 7. The Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) 8,9,10. Three Members Appointed by President with Consent of Executive Committee
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E. The Scholarship Committee


[Chapter By-Law 2-3000]

1. The Scholarship Chairman (Chairman) 2. The Resource Coordinator 3,4. Two Membership Education Chairmen 5. The President (Worthy Master) Members Appointed by President with Consent of Executive Committee

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[Chapter By-Law 3-9400]

1,2. Two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen (Co-Chairmen) 3. The President (Worthy Master) 4. The Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) 5. The Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) 6. The Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer)

G. The Awards Committee (5 Members)


[Chapter By-Law 3-9500]

1. The Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) (Chairman 2. The Communications Officer (Vice-Chairman) 3. The President (Worthy Master) 4. The Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) 5. The Public Relations Officer

H. The Communications Committee (5 Members)


[Chapter By-Law 3-9600]

1. The Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) (Chairman) 2. The Communications Officer (Vice-Chairman) 3. The President (Worthy Master) 4. The Public Relations Officer 5. The Alumni Relations Officer

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CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, MEMORIALS, GIFTS, EMBLEMS, PICTURES, PLAQUES AND CERTIFICATES, LOCATOR AND SUMMARIES 1 DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES DELTA THETA HALL OF HONOR COMMITTEE DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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1. DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA (Red Tie Club Established April 6, 1912) (Alpha Theta Chi Fraternity Established October 15, 1917 and Incorporated February 19, 1920) (Chapter Incorporated February 23, 1921 and September 3, 1971) (Chartered and Installed by National Fraternity October 22 and 23, 1920) A. Awards 1A1. The Robert M. Bensman President's Awards Named after Brother Robert M. (Rob) Bensman (DTh1997), 2000 National Thomas Arkle Clark Award recipient. (Also See Endowment Fund: The Robert M. Bensman President's Award ) Established in 1921. Named in 2000. McCollum Cup. 1A2. The Trustees' Brotherhood Award Given by the Delta Theta Board of Trustees to the Chapter member(s) "who most reflect in their lives the Four Great Principles of our Brotherhood". Given annually in May. (Also See Board of Trustees: The Trustees' Brotherhood Award ) Established as Chapter Advisor's Brotherhood Award by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967) in 1974. Current Name Established in 1996. 1A3. The J. B. Angle Tau of the Year Award Named after Brother James B. (J. B.) Angle (DTh1920), noted Chapter alumnus and benefactor, who died in August of 1967. Given by the Chapter to the alumnus(i) of Delta Theta who has (have) done the most for the Chapter during the year. Given annually in May. Established and Named in 1967. Angle Trophy (located in Trophy Case in Hall of Honor) and Individual Plaque. 1A4. The Tau of the Month Award Given by the Cabinet to the Chapter member(s) who has (have) done the most for the Chapter during that month. Given each month during the school year. Established in 1996. Certificate. 1A5. The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award Named after Brother Joseph P. (Joe) Fangman (DTh1983), 1983 Chapter Honor Initiate. (Also See Endowment Fund: The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award ) Established in 1947. Named in 1992. Honor Initiation. 1A6. The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award Named after Brother Michael J. (Mike) Brown (DTh1998), who was killed in an automobile accident in July of 1998. Determined by a vote of the New Initiate Class, Membership Education Chairman and Assistant Membership Education Chairmen and given by the Membership Education Chairman to the recently-initiated Chapter member who has done the most for the Pledge Class. Given semesterly in August and January. (Also See The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Badge ) Established in 1978. Renamed in 1997. Current Name Established in 1998. Certificate.

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The Wendy S. McCrary Chapter Sweetheart Awards Named after Wendy A. Swiercinsky McCrary (Delta Delta Delta 1982), Delta Theta Chapter Sweetheart in 1984-1985, who died in November of 1999. Given by the Endowment Fund to one or two females selected by members of Delta Theta Chapter as recognition of service to and the affection that is felt by the Chapter. Given annually in May. (Also See Endowment Fund: The Wendy S. McCrary Alpha Tau Omega Chapter Sweetheart Scholarships ) Established in 1958. Named in 2000.

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The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award Named after Brother Larry D. Marvel (DTh1985), who was killed in a parachuting accident in March of 1989. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected House Manager in good standing. Given semesterly in September and February. (Also See Building Corporation and Endowment Fund: The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award ) Established in 1983. Named in 1990.

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The Henry F. Kupfer Memorial Kitchen Manager Award Named after Brother Henry F. (Hank) Kupfer (DTh1938). Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Kitchen Manager in good standing. Given semesterly in September and February. (Also See Endowment Fund: The Henry F. Kupfer Memorial Kitchen Manager Award ) Established in 1967. Named in 1999.

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The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award Named after Brother Justin J. Nelson (DTh1998). Given by the Endowment Fund to the Communications Officer in good standing. Given semesterly in September and February. (Also See Endowment Fund: The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award ) Established and Named in 2000.

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The Robert S. Krause Outstanding Campus Leader Award Named after Brother Robert S. (Bob) Krause (DTh1988), Kansas State University Vice President and Delta Theta Faculty Advisor for 13 years. Given annually in the Summer or Fall after the completion of a school year. (Also See Endowment Fund: The Robert S. Krause Alpha Tau Omega Outstanding Campus Leader Award ) Established and Named in 2003.

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The Parents of the Year Award Given by the Chapter to the parents of Chapter members who are selected by the Chapter as the most outstanding Parents of the Year. Given during the Parents' Club Meeting in the Fall Semester as a part of Parents' Weekend activities. Established in 1975. Parents of the Year Plaque (located in Trophy Case in Hall of Honor) and Certificate.

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The Past President's Glazebrook Badge Award Given by the Chapter President to the Immediate Past Chapter President on completion of his one-year term of office, in recognition of his service and sacrifice for the betterment of the Chapter. Presented after Officer Installation. Established in 2007. Glazebrook Original Badge

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B. Memorials and Gifts 1B1. The C. Richard Mann Memorial President's Badge Named after Brother C. Richard (Dick) Mann (DTh1925), founding Director for 16 years and third President of the Building Corporation. Brother Mann died in December of 1995. Pearl and gold ATO Badge with gavel guard. Donated by Brother Mann and Family. To be worn by the Chapter President at public meetings and occasions during his term of office and passed on to his successor at the completion of his term. Dedicated and Named in November of 1992. 1B2. The William L. Muir III Glazebrook Original Badge (Worthy Master's Badge) Named after Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967), Delta Theta Chapter Advisor for 37 years. Gold replica of the Glazebrook Original Alpha Tau Omega Badge with engraving on the reverse. Donated by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III in memory of his uncle, Brother William L. (Bill) Muir II (DTh1938). To be worn by the Chapter President (Worthy Master) at Chapter Meetings and Ritual Ceremonies during his term of office and passed on to his successor at the completion of his term. Dedicated and Named in August of 1999. 1B3. The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Badge Named after Brother Michael J. (Mike) Brown (DTh1998), who was killed in an automobile accident in July of 1998. Recipient(s) chosen by a vote of the New Initiate Class, Membership Education Chairman and Assistant Membership Education Chairmen and given by the Membership Education Chairman to the recently-initiated Chapter member(s) who has (have) done the most for the Pledge Class, to worn by him (them) during the next semester and then passed on by him (them) to the next initiation class' Outstanding New Member Award recipient(s). Donated by Brothers Daniel P. Cataldi (DTh1996) and Nicholas H. Krier (DTh1997). (Also See The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award ) Dedicated in August of 1999. C. Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 1C1. The Delta Theta Charter Established Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Presented after the installation of Delta Theta on October 22-23, 1920, by Installing Officers Ralph E. Weaverling and Arlie W. Estes. Signed by National President (Worthy Grand Chief) Thomas Arkle Clark and Chairman of the High Council Paul R. Hickok. Located on West Wall in Second Floor Entryway. 1C2. The Official Alpha Tau Omega Electric Chapter Badge Presented to the Chapter by Chapter Housemother Mrs. L. E. Keefer for use during Delta Theta Chapter Meetings. Dedicated in February of 1955. Located on North Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The Three Founders Pictures Framed pictures of Otis Allan Glazebrook, Alfred Marshall and Erskine Mayo Ross. Presented and Dedicated at the 60th Anniversary Celebration in October of 1980. Located on North Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The Alpha Tau Omega Grand Seal Black-and-white copy of the Grand Seal of the Fraternity. Presented during the 35th Anniversary Celebration and Chapter House Addition Dedication in April of 1956. Reframed and Rededicated in September of 1996. Located on West Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The Founders, Grand Seal and Coat of Arms Composite Presented to Delta Theta Chapter by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967). Color copies of portraits of Founders Otis Allan Glazebrook, Alfred Marshall and Erskine Mayo Ross (originals in the Alpha Tau Omega National Headquarters) and the Alpha Tau Omega Coat of Arms and a black-and-white copy of the Grand Seal of the Fraternity. Dedicated in August of 1998. Located on South Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The Delta Theta Composites Annual composites for each year since 1965-1966 are located on the West Wall in First Floor Entryway (current year), Second Floor Hallway (1991-1992 through previous year) and Third Floor Hallway (1965-1966 through 1990-1991).

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The Thomas Arkle Clark Portrait Presented to Delta Theta Chapter by Wichita State University Vice President Dr. James J. (Jim) Rhatigan, as an expression of thanks and gratitude to the Delta Theta Brothers who helped with the installation of the Kansas Theta Tau Chapter at Wichita State University in February of 1980. Dedicated in September of 1980. Located on West Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The Henry O. Cronkite Portrait Presented to Delta Theta Chapter by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967). Brother Henry O. (Hank) Cronkite (DTh1929), outstanding athlete and "Tau of the 30's" was Kansas State University's first consensus Football All-American in 1931. Dedicated in July of 1997. Located on West Wall in Hall of Honor.

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The Battle of New Market Commemorative Presented to Delta Theta Chapter by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967), after the 125th Anniversary Congress in Richmond, Virginia, in August of 1990, at which Delta Theta Brothers visited the New Market Battlefield in New Market, Virginia. Dedicated in September of 1990. Located on South Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The 50th Anniversary Plaque Presented by the National Fraternity on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, on October 31, 1970, by National President (Worthy Grand Chief) John L. Putnam to Chapter President (Worthy Master) John E. Holstrom. Located on West Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The 75th Anniversary Plaques Presented by the National Fraternity on October 21, 1995, by National President (Worthy Grand Chief) Wm. Brian Ruyle to Chapter President (Worthy Master) Daniel D. (Dan) Dow. Both plaques recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Installation of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. One plaque (A) is a certificate signed by National President (Worthy Grand Chief) Wm. Brian Ruyle and National Secretary (Worthy Grand Scribe) William L. (Bill) Muir III and sealed with the Grand Seal of the Fraternity. The other plaque (B) is a commemorative rendering containing the Banner of the Fraternity. Located on West Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The Honor Roll of National Award Recipients The Honor Roll of National Award Recipients recognizes National Awards from the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and Foundation and the North-American Interfraternity Conference that Delta Theta Chapter and individuals members have received. Chapter Awards listed are Top Chapter Award, True Merit Award, Anderson Gold Award, Bird Silver Award, Excellence in Scholarship Award and North-American Interfraternity Conference Award of Distinction. Fraternity Individual Awards listed are Thomas Arkle Clark Award, Bird Public Relations Award, National President Award and Chapter Advisor of the Year Award. Foundation Individual Awards listed are Community Awareness Award, Ports Public Affairs Award, Undergraduate Scholarship Award, Graduate Scholarship Award and Long Law Award. Located on West Wall in Hall of Honor.

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1C13. The Friends of the K-State Student Union Life Membership Certificate Life Membership Certificate from the Friends of the K-State Student Union presented to Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega for the monetary support to the projects and programs of the Union. Dedicated in April of 2001. Located on North Wall in Hall of Honor.

Locator for Chapter Awards, Memorials, Gifts, Emblems, Plaques and Certificates: See End of Chapter
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2. DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Established by National Board of Directors November 2, 1994) A. Awards 2A1. The Trustees' Brotherhood Award Given by the Delta Theta Board of Trustees to not more than two Chapter members living in the Chapter House "who most reflect in their lives the Four Great Principles of our Brotherhood", from recommendations submitted by Chapter Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Chaplains, Award Recipients and 20 Brothers randomly selected, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. No person shall be eligible to receive award more than once. (Also See Chapter: The Trustees' Brotherhood Award) Established as Chapter Advisor's Brotherhood Award in May of 1974. Current Name Established in August of 1996. Brotherhood Trophy (located in Trophy Case in Hall of Honor), Alpha Tau Omega Ring and Individual Plaque. Value of Rings: $1,500. 2A2. The Order of the Third Star Award 2 Given by the Delta Theta Board of Trustees to not more than two Chapter members "for continuous and extraordinary service and self-sacrifice for the good of others from the time of initiation to the time of graduation", if they meet the criteria. Given in May. Need not be awarded annually. Only awarded for outstanding and constant service to Delta Theta Chapter, the community and humanity. Established in April of 1997. Enshrinement in Hall of Honor (located on Second Floor), Third Star Insignia, Alpha Tau Omega National Life Loyal Tau membership and Individual Plaque. Value of Life Loyal Tau Memberships: $600. 1 2A3. The Trustees' Outstanding Achievement Award Given by the Delta Theta Board of Trustees to any member of Delta Theta Chapter who receives The Alpha Tau Omega National Thomas Arkle Clark Award or is elected Kansas State University Student Body President, Student Body Vice President, Speaker of the Student Senate or Speaker pro tempore of the Student Senate. Alpha Tau Omega National Life Loyal Tau membership. Value of Life Loyal Tau Membership: $300.

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B. Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 2B1. The Delta Theta Board of Trustees Presidential Order Presidential Order of National President Wm. Brian Ruyle recognizing the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, which was the first Board of Trustees appointed by the National Board of Directors on November 2, 1994, is dated February 20, 1995. Dedicated in September of 1996. Located on West Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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3. DELTA THETA HALL OF HONOR COMMITTEE (Established October 21, 1995) A. Awards 3A1. The Delta Theta Hall of Honor Award 3 Given by the Delta Theta Hall of Honor Committee. Recognizes and honors Delta Theta alumni for extended, continuous and outstanding contributions to Delta Theta Chapter. The Delta Theta Hall of Honor Committee is composed of the Presidents (or their designees) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association, Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students Aid Endowment Fund. Committee meets annually to determine, by unanimous vote, new members, if any, if they meet the criteria. Established in October of 1995. Enshrinement in Hall of Honor (located on Second Floor) and Individual Plaque. 1 3A2. The Delta Theta Outstanding Service Award Given by the Delta Theta Hall of Honor Committee. Recognizes and honors Delta Theta alumni for extended, continuous and outstanding service to the four organizations associated with Delta Theta Chapter: the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association, the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation, the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. The Delta Theta Hall of Honor Committee is composed of the Presidents (or their designees) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association, Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund. Any alumni member of one of these four organizations, who receives a Distinguished Service Award from that organization and who has at least 15 years of service, shall receive The Delta Theta Outstanding Service Award, if they meet the criteria. Established in 2008. Delta Theta Outstanding Service Award Pin (blue and gold cloisonn lapel pin with / combined letters) and Certificate from organization.

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4. DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION (Incorporated December 1, 1954) A. Awards and Scholarships 4A1. The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Scholarship Award Named after Brother John A. Towse, Jr. (DTh1988). Given by the Endowment Fund to the Summer House Manager(s) who properly complete duties and responsibilities for the Building Corporation, if he (they) meet(s) the criteria. Given annually in September to the Summer House Manager in good standing. (Also See Endowment Fund: The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award) Established by Building Corporation in 1971. Named in 2006. 4A2. The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award Named after Brother Larry D. Marvel (DTh1985), who was killed in a parachuting accident in March of 1989. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected House Manager in good standing, if they meet the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. (Also See Chapter and Endowment Fund: The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award ) Established by Building Corporation in 1983. Named in 1990. B. Memorials and Gifts 4B1. The Muir Family Chapter House Named after members of the Muir Family for the lives, leadership, service and contributions of three generations of Family members: Lloyd William Muir and Myrtle Bertha Nixon Muir; Brother William Lloyd (Bill) Muir II (DTh1938) and Brother John Thomas (Tom) Muir (DTh1938); Brother William Lloyd (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967) and Betty June Muir Popa (Kappa Alpha Theta 1971). Chapter House Originally Dedicated in October of 1970. John T. Muir Portrait (located on West Wall in Second Floor Entryway) Dedicated and Chapter House Named in November of 1990. Chapter House Rededicated in October of 1995. 4B2. The Leo L. Hadley Memorial Living Room Named after Brother Leo L. Hadley (DTh1962), who was killed in Vietnam in August of 1968. Donated by Parents, Brothers and Friends. Leo L. Hadley Portrait and Original Living Room Dedicated and Named in September of 1970. Living Room Rededicated in October of 1995. Located on First Floor.

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The Walter J. Rogers Memorial Library Named after Brother Walter J. (Walt) Rogers (DTh1920), first Chapter Vice-President, second initiate and founding Director and first Treasurer of the Building Corporation for 22 years, who died in January of 1977. Donated by Family, Brothers and Friends. Walter J. Rogers Portrait and Original Library Dedicated and Named in October of 1978. Chapter Room/Library Rededicated in August of 1992. Located on Second Floor.

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The Steven C. Johnson Hall of Honor Named after Brother Steven C. (Steve) Johnson (DTh1972), who was President of the Building Corporation for 25 years. The Hall of Honor is a unique room in the Chapter House created by Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation in September of 1994, as a part of The 75th Anniversary Chapter House Renovation/Addition Project. It is a part of the Second Floor Functional Area of the Chapter House next to the Chapter Room/Library. It contains plaques honoring The Delta Theta Hall of Honor enshrinees, the plaque honoring The Order of the Third Star enshrinees, the trophy cases and various pictures, emblems and memorabilia. (Also See Board of Trustees: The Order of the Third Star and Hall of Honor Committee: The Delta Theta Hall of Honor Award and Chapter: The Honor Roll of National Award Recipients) Dedicated in October of 1995. Named in March of 2008. Located on Second Floor.

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The Earnshaw-Keller Recreation Room Named after Brother Damon E. Earnshaw (DTh1991), 106th Chapter President, and Brother Scott R. Keller (DTh2005), 119th Chapter President; who both donated substantial time and resources in the redecorating and refurbishing of the Recreation Room in 1996 and 2008, respectively. Dedicated and Named in November of 1996. Renamed in March of 2008. Located on First Floor.

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The Mom Ollie Suite Named after Olive F. "Ollie" Newcomer, Delta Theta Housemother for ten years, who died in 2007 at the age of 92. Mom Ollie was the first Housemother in the new Chapter House and is best remembered for her warm personality, her quick wit, her friendships with every member and her endless bridge games in the Housemother's Quarters. Housemother's Quarters/Senior Suite Dedicated in 1996. Mom Ollie Suite Plaque (located in the Housemother/Senior Suite on Second Floor) Dedicated and Housemother/Senior Suite Named in July of 2007. Located on Second Floor.

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The Michael H. Tolson Memorial Garden Named after Brother Michael H. (Mike) Tolson (DTh1968), who designed and constructed the Front Entryway green space. Brother Tolson died in November of 1993. Dedicated and Named as The Michael H. Tolson Memorial Fountain in September of 1970. Reconstructed by Brothers Bryan S. Taylor (DTh1996) and J. Robert (Robbie) Haas III (DTh1997) and rededicated in February of 1997. Further reconstructed by Brothers Steven L. Bellinger (DTh2001), Jacob J. Perkins (DTh2000), Matthew T. Howell (DTh2001), Aaron P. Kenkel (DTh2001), David J. Weaver (DTh2001), Charles D. Robben (DTh2002) and Christopher A. Beyer (DTh2002) and rededicated in April of 2002. Further reconstructed by Brothers Scott R. Keller (DTh2005), Peter E. Boos (DTh2006) and the 2007 Fall Pledge Class and rededicated as The Michael H. Tolson Memorial Garden in September of 2007. Located in First Floor Entryway.

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The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Piano Named after Brother L. Allyn (Al) Laybourn (DTh1921), founding Director, benefactor and first President of the Endowment Fund and Director of the Building Corporation for 15 years. Original piano given to the Building Corporation by Brother Laybourn in 1955. Replaced and Named in November of 1990 by a piano that was on loan from the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation. Current piano donated by William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967) and Rededicated in July of 2007. Located in Living Room.

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The Omar L. Wagner Memorial Grandfather Clock Named after Brother Omar L. Wagner (DTh1928). Brother Wagner died in 1973. Clock was personally hand-crafted by Brother Wagner. Dedicated and Named in November of 1970. Located in Chapter Room/Library.

4B10. The Roger Y. Elkins Memorial Flag Pole Named after Brother Roger Y. Elkins (DTh1984), who was killed in an automobile accident in October of 1985. Donated by Parents, Brothers and Friends. Dedicated and Named in September of 1986. Permanent Electrical Lighting Dedicated in August of 1995. Relocated and New Flag Pole in 2001. Located in Front Yard. 4B11. The Larry D. Marvel Memorial Chapter Officers Table Named after Brother Larry D. Marvel (DTh1985), who was killed in a parachuting accident in March of 1989. Donated by Brothers, Parents' Club, Building Corporation and Friends. Constructed by Thomas G. (Tom) O'Connor, father of Brother Kevin T. O'Connor (DTh1989) and designed by Joyce F. Firner (Kappa Alpha Theta 1980), wife of Brother Antoni P. (Tony) Firner (DTh1979). Dedicated and Named in October of 1989. Located in Chapter Room/Library. 4B12. The Alpha Tau Omega Story Print The Alpha Tau Omega Story Print is a collage of significant events in the history of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. It was created by McLean and Friends of Atlanta, Georgia, and marketed by the Fraternity. Donated by Brother William L. Muir III (DTh1967). Dedicated in December of 2006. Located in Living Room. C. Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 4C1. The Muir Family Chapter House Plaque Memorializes and recognizes the Muir Family for the lives, leadership, service and contributions of three generations of Family members: Lloyd William Muir (1889-1977) and Myrtle Bertha Nixon Muir (1888-1978); Brother William Lloyd (Bill) Muir II (DTh1938) (1917-1943) and Brother John Thomas (Tom) Muir (DTh1938) (1919-1990); and Brother William Lloyd (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967) (1948) and Betty June Muir Popa (Kappa Alpha Theta 1971) (1952). Dedicated and Chapter House Named in November of 1990. Located on West Wall in Second Floor Entryway.

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The Chapter House Golden Donors Plaque4 Memorializes and recognizes the Brothers and Friends who donated over $50,000 to the Building Corporation Chapter House Fund Drive, which led to the construction and dedication of the Chapter House in October of 1970. Dedicated in October of 1980. Located on North Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The 75th Anniversary Chapter House Renovation/Addition Donors Plaque5 Memorializes and recognizes the Brothers who donated $118,350 to the Building Corporation 75th Anniversary Chapter House Renovation/Addition Fund Drive, which led to the renovation of and addition to the Chapter House in 1994. Diamond, Golden, Silver, Bronze and Honor Donors to this Building Corporation 75th Anniversary Fund Drive are memorialized and recognized. Dedicated in October of 1995. Located on North Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Chapter House Rendering Named after Brother Dan G. Tinder (DTh1975), who was killed in an automobile accident in November of 1984. Donated by Jo Ann Ross, mother of Brother Tinder. Dedicated and Named in November of 1990. Located on North Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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The 75th Anniversary Marker The 75th Anniversary Marker, a granite stone engraved with the Fraternity Coat of Arms, was designed and donated by Brothers Allan D. (Doc) Holiday, Jr. (DTh1977) and William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967) and constructed by Manhattan Monument Company. Dedicated in October of 1995, on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary Celebration. Located in Front Patio.

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The Al Gore Capitol Flag Commemorative United States Flag and Certificate, donated by Brother Todd F. Lakin (DTh1992), the 1995 Richard A. Ports Public Affairs National Award winner, who served an internship in the Office of Vice President of the United States Al Gore during the summer of 1995. The flag was flown over the United States Capitol on September 11, 1995, the 130th Anniversary of the founding of the Fraternity. Dedicated in September of 1995. Located on East Wall in Living Room.

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The Hollis House/Alpha Tau Omega Commemorative Plaque Commemorative Plaque, placed jointly by Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation, the Kansas State University Foundation and the Kansas State University Alumni Association, to acknowledge and memorialize the Delta Theta Chapter House that stood at 1408 Denison. The original structure was erected in 1882 on the original homestead. It was purchased by Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association in 1946 for the Chapter House and dedicated on August 15, 1947. Groundbreaking for the North Addition occurred on February 26, 1955, construction occurred in 1955-56, it was occupied during Fall Semester, 1955, and dedicated on April 12, 1956. The structure served as the Alpha Tau Omega Chapter House from 1947 to 1970. With the approval of the 1968 Kansas Legislature, Governor Robert B. Docking and Attorney General Kent Frizzell, Kansas State University was authorized to acquire the property from Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation on March 20, 1968. In 1970, the structure was remodeled for the Kansas State University Foundation and the Kansas State University Alumni Association and renamed "Hollis House" after James L. Hollis. It was the home of the KSU Alumni Association and the KSU Foundation from 1970 to 1992. The expansion of Throckmorton Hall in 1992 necessitated the move of the KSU Foundation and the KSU Alumni Association from Hollis House to the Foundation Center on Anderson Avenue. The structure was razed in 1992. Dedicated in October of 1995, on the occasion of Delta Theta's 75th Anniversary Celebration. Located in Merrill Hall in the Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center.

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5. KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND 6 (Incorporated June 17, 1954) A. Awards and Scholarships to ATOs through the KSU Foundation 5A1. The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Scholastic Excellence Awards 7 Named after Brother Elmer D. McCollum (DTh1920), first Chapter President and first initiate, who died in November of 1988. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to members (or pledges who are subsequently initiated the next semester) in good standing living in the Chapter House or an approved Annex, with not more than 8 members or pledges living in an approved Annex eligible, if they meet the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Must take and complete at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded) and attain a grade point average of 3.300 or above (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Scholarship amount equal to the number of whole tenths the grade point average is above 3.300 multiplied by the number of graded hours completed multiplied by $4.00 and an additional $100 for 4.000 grade point averages, with a maximum individual award of $600. (Also See The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards) Originated in 1955. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 1989. Top Grades: Certificate. Maximum Amount: $8,000 per semester or $16,000 per year . 1 5A2. The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards8 Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to members (or pledges who are subsequently initiated the next semester) in good standing living in the Chapter House or an approved Annex, with not more than 8 members or pledges living in an approved Annex eligible, if they meet the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Same numbers and hours and grade point average minimums as McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards, if the Chapter's Grade Point Average is equal to or above a 3.000. (Also See The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards above) Base Scholarship of $100. Amount doubled if the Chapter receives Interfraternity Council Top Grades for semester. (Also See The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards) Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and Established with the Endowment Fund in 1991. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and Established with the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation in 2002. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and Established with the KSU Foundation in 2012. Base Amount: $4,000 per semester or $8,000 per year. Maximum Amount: $8,000 per semester or $16,000 per year . 5A3. The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Best Room Scholarship Awards Named after Brother Elmer D. McCollum (DTh1920), first Chapter President and first initiate, who died in November of 1988. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee. Given semesterly in September and February. Divided between the two members in good standing who occupied the same Sleeping Room in the Chapter House the entire semester and whose combined grade point averages are the highest in the Chapter House, if they meet the criteria. Must take and complete at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded) and attain a grade point average of 3.300 or above (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Originated in 1982. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 1990. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $100 per person per semester or $400 per year .

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The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Worthy Master Award Named after Brother Elmer D. McCollum (DTh1920), first Chapter President and first initiate, who died in November of 1988. Worthy Master (President) is chief executive officer of the Chapter. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to the elected President in good standing, if he meets the criteria. Awarded in three semesterly amounts: 40% is given in January for Spring Semester after election but before the beginning of the term of office, 40% in August for Fall Semester and 20% in January for Spring Semester at the completion of the term of office. Must live in the Chapter House for the entire next school year. As Worthy Master, he must attend all Chapter initiations, unless excused. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originated in 1970. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 1990. Certificate. Basic Housebill: $5,000 per year.

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The Richard E. Fagerberg Alpha Tau Omega Worthy Marshal Award Named after Brother Richard E. (Dick) Fagerberg (DTh1963), 76th Chapter President, 65th Chapter Vice-President, President and member of the Board of Directors of the Building Corporation for over 35 years and member of the Board of Directors of the Endowment Fund. Worthy Marshal (Vice-President) is Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Judicial Committee of the Chapter. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to the elected Vice-President in good standing, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Must live in the Chapter House during the term of office. As Worthy Marshal, he must attend all Chapter initiations, unless excused. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by Brother Richard E. (Dick) Fagerberg, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 2001. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $500 per semester or $1,000 per year .

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The Allan D. Holiday, Jr. Alpha Tau Omega Worthy Keeper of Exchequer Award Named after Brother Allan D. (Doc) Holiday, Jr. (DTh1977), 54th Chapter Treasurer and first Delta Theta Treasurer to serve two consecutive one-year terms, Chapter Advisor, member of the Board of Directors of the Building Corporation and Secretary of the Endowment Fund. Worthy Keeper of Exchequer (Treasurer) is chief financial officer of the Chapter. Treasurer shall keep accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements, insure the safekeeping of its funds, collect all moneys due the Chapter, insure the payment of Chapter obligations, and provide monthly financial reports. He shall pay all bills promptly and make deposits at least weekly. He is responsible for all fiscal transactions during his term of office, including the fiscal review by independent auditors following the completion of the fiscal year. He presents a balanced budget for the next fiscal year to the Executive Committee in December. He and the President (or Vice-President) are signatories on all disbursements of Chapter funds. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to the elected Treasurer in good standing, if he meets the criteria. Awarded in three semesterly amounts: 40% is given in August for Fall Semester after the beginning of the term of office, 40% in January for Spring Semester and 20% in August for Fall Semester after the completion of the term of office. Substantial reduction if Chapter deficit during term of office. Must live in the Chapter House during term of office. As Worthy Keeper of Exchequer, he must attend all Chapter initiations, unless excused. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originated in 1969. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 1990. Current Name Established and Endowed by Brother Allan D. (Doc) Holiday, Jr. in 1997. Certificate. Basic Housebill: $5,000 per year.

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The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Membership Recruitment Chairman Award Named after Brother Elmer D. McCollum (DTh1920), first Chapter President and first initiate, who died in November of 1988. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to the Membership Recruitment (Rush) Chairman in good standing, if he meets the criteria. Awarded in three semesterly amounts: 40% is given in January for Spring Semester after the beginning of the term of office, 40% in August for Fall Semester and 20% in January for Spring Semester after the completion of the term of office. Full amount if 100% of goals for Spring and Fall Pledge Classes are met, if at least eight men are pledged during the semester, and if 80% or more of pledges are initiated the next semester. Must live in the Chapter House for the entire next school year. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection/assumption as Membership Recruitment Chairman (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originated in 1964. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 1990. Certificate. Basic Housebill: $5,000 per year.

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The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen Awards Named after Brother Elmer D. McCollum (DTh1920), first Chapter President and first initiate, who died in November of 1988. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to the Assistant Membership Recruitment (Rush) Chairmen in good standing, if they meet the criteria. Maximum amount established as a potential pool for Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen and recommended to the Endowment Fund by unanimous vote of a Joint Committee of the President of the Endowment Fund and the President and Membership Recruitment Chairman of the Chapter (or designees). The Joint Committee recommends to the Endowment Fund the amounts and recipients of the potential pool. Full amount awarded if 100% of goals for Spring and Fall Pledge Classes are met, if at least eight men are pledged during the semester, and if 80% or more of pledges are initiated the next semester. Must live in the Chapter House during the term of office. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection as Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 2001. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $500 per semester or $1,000 per year .

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The Elmer D. McCollum Alpha Tau Omega True Merit Character Award Named after Brother Elmer D. McCollum (DTh1920), first Chapter President and first initiate, who died in November of 1988. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to members in good standing living in the Chapter House who enroll in and receive a Certificate stating completion of the True Merit Character Program sponsored by the National Fraternity. Given semesterly in September and February after the completion of the True Merit Character Program. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established and Named in 2001. Maximum Amount: $100 per person or $400 per year .

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The Todd F. Lakin Alpha Tau Omega LeaderShape Awards Named after Brother Todd F. Lakin (DTh1992), 118th Chapter Vice-President and 1996 National Thomas Arkle Clark Award recipient. Used to offset fees associated with either The LeaderShape Institute, sponsored and held annually by LeaderShape , Inc. or Chapter-Based LeaderShape, sponsored and held annually by Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to members in good standing living in the Chapter House, based on leadership qualities and achievements, if they meet the criteria. Candidates are chosen by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and are recommended to the Endowment Fund. (Also See The William L. Muir III LeaderShape Awards ) Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Must live in the Chapter House during the complete next year. Non-attendance or misconduct that causes early departure from the LeaderShape session or other disciplinary actions will result in the person repaying the entire amount to the Endowment Fund. Endowed by Brother Todd F. Lakin, Established and Named in 2001. Maximum Amount: $1,500 per person or $3,000 per year .

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5A11. The Jeffrey L. Gates Alpha Tau Omega Business Administration Award Named after Brother Jeffrey L. (Jeff) Gates (DTh1981). Given by the KSU Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee, to the most outstanding member enrolled in the College of Business Administration who has completed at least 60 hours. Given annually in April for the following Fall Semester. First preference will be a student enrolled in the Finance Department. Must have attained at least a 3.750 cumulative grade point average. Endowed by Brother Jeffrey L. (Jeff) Gates, Established and Named in 2004. Further Endowed by Brother Jeffrey L. (Jeff) Gates in 2011. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $2,000 per year.

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B. Grants-in-Aid, Awards and Scholarships to ATOs through the ATO Foundation 5B1. The William Lloyd Muir II and John Thomas Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards 9 Named after Brother William Lloyd (Bill) Muir II (DTh1938) and Brother John Thomas (Tom) Muir (DTh1938). Bill Muir died in May of 1943 during World War II. Tom Muir died in February of 1990. Given by the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund, to members in good standing living in the Chapter House or an approved Annex, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in November. Applicants complete a lengthy Endowment Fund form. Based on (with approximate percentages): Outstanding loans for education (35%), current projected deficit (35%), grades (25%) and activities (5%). Made jointly to member and Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega. Each Award cannot be more than $2,500 (for those living in the Chapter House) or $400 (for those living in an approved Annex), unless an additional directed grant is given. Must live in the Chapter House the complete year or in an approved Annex the complete year to be eligible. Must take and complete at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded) and attain at least a 2.500 grade point average during the previous Kansas State University Spring Semester and overall (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed by the Muir Family, Originated and Named in 1974. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and through the Endowment Fund John T. Muir Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive and Established with the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation in 1991. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III in 1999. Top Award: Muir Memorial Cup (located in Trophy Case in Hall of Honor) and Certificate. Maximum Amounts: $8,000, with not more than $800 for those in approved Annexes. 5B2. The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards (Province 18 Endowment) 10 Named after Brother L. Allyn (Al) Laybourn (DTh1921), founding Director, benefactor and first President of the Endowment Fund and Director of the Building Corporation, who died in July of 2003 at the age of 103. Given by the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund, to five members (or pledges who are subsequently initiated the next semester) in good standing living in the Chapter House with the highest grade point averages for the previous school year, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in September, based on Endowment Fund Laybourn Awards criteria. (Also See Endowment Fund: The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards ) Endowed by the Kansas City Alpha Tau Omega Province 18 Foundation through the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation in 1998. Combined with L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards for total Award. Certificate. Top Grades: Laybourn Plaque (located in Trophy Case in Hall of Honor) and $1,200 (plus $800 Endowment Fund totals $2,000). First Runner-Up: $600 (plus $700 Endowment Fund totals $1,300). Second Runner-Up: $500 (plus $500 Endowment Fund totals $1,000). Third RunnerUp: $500 (plus $200 Endowment Fund totals $700). Fourth Runner-Up: $0 (plus $400 Endowment Fund totals $400). Maximum Amount: $2,800 per year (plus $2,600 Endowment Fund totals $5,400). 5B3. The Tyler F. Newton Noah's Ark Award Named after Brother Tyler F. Newton (DTh2005), recipient of the Endowment Fund 50th Anniversary Award. Given by the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation to members in good standing to attend "Altitude", if they meet the criteria. Used to offset the registration fee and other expenses. Maximum of two awards. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and Established in 2004. Named in 2005. Maximum Amount: $500 per person or $1,000 per year .

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"Good Standing": See Article IV of Endowment Fund By-Laws in Chapter 13 Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards Criteria, Formula and Chart: See Chapter 14 8 Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards Criteria, Formula and Chart: See Chapter 14 9 Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards Formula and Criteria: See Chapter 15 10 L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards Criteria and Formula: See Chapter 14
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The Matthew L. Bretz Most Improved Scholarship Awards Named after Brother Matthew L. (Matt) Bretz (DTh1986). Given by the Endowment Fund to two members (or pledges who are subsequently initiated the next semester) in good standing living in the Chapter House whose grade point averages increase the most over the previous semester, if they meet the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Must have taken at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded) during both Kansas State University semesters (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and had not less than a 2.000 grade point average. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established and Named in 1990. Current Name Established and Endowed by Brother Matthew L. (Matt) Bretz in 2001. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $250 per person per semester or $1,000 per year .

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The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award Named after Brother Larry D. Marvel (DTh1985), who was killed in a parachuting accident in March of 1989. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected House Manager in good standing living in the Chapter House, in an amount determined by a majority vote of a Joint Committee of the Presidents (or designees) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and the Endowment Fund, for excellence of service in office, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. As a part of such determination, performance of the House Manager of assigned tasks, duties and responsibilities and involvement of all members and pledges in house maintenance and house cleaning activities (including final cleaning before the Chapter House is secured at the end of the semester and at least four All-House Cleanings by all members and pledges during the semester) by the House Manager shall be considered and evaluated. (Also See Chapter and Building Corporation: The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award ) Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originated in 1983. Endowed by Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and through the Endowment Fund 35th Anniversary Fund Drive, Established with Endowment Fund and Named in 1990. Further Endowed by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega in 1996 and 2002. Further Endowed by Brother John A. Towse, Jr. in 2006. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $1,250 per semester or $2,500 per year .

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The Larry D. Marvel Memorial Assistant House Manager Award Named after Brother Larry D. Marvel (DTh1985), who was killed in a parachuting accident in March of 1989. Given by the Endowment Fund to the Assistant House Manager/House Manager-elect in good standing living in the Chapter House, in an amount determined by a majority vote of a Joint Committee of the Presidents (or designees) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and the Endowment Fund, for excellence of service in office, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. He has been assigned specific responsibilities pertaining to the Recreation Room, Living Room and Womens Restroom and other duties as determined by Chapter and Building Corporation. As a part of such determination, performance of the House Manager and Assistant House Manager of assigned tasks, duties and responsibilities and involvement of all members and pledges in house maintenance and house cleaning activities (including final cleaning before the Chapter House is secured at the end of the semester and at least four All-House Cleanings by all members and pledges during the semester) by the House Manager and Assistant House Manager shall be considered and evaluated. (Also See Chapter and Building Corporation: The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award ) Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originated and Established by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega with Endowment Fund and Named in 2002.

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The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award Named after Brother John A. Towse, Jr. (DTh1988). Given by the Endowment Fund to the Summer House Manager(s) who properly complete duties, responsibilities and assignments for the Building Corporation (through its Executive Committee) and the Endowment Fund, if he (they) meet(s) the criteria, from the day after the Building Corporation Spring Inspection until the day the Chapter House opens for the Fall Semester. Given annually in September to the Summer House Manager in good standing. As a part of such determination, performance of the House Manager of assigned tasks (including care, maintenance, cleaning and repairs of the Chapter House and property and mowing, weeding and watering of Chapter House grounds) and involvement of all members and pledges in house cleaning activities during the summer months by the Summer House Manager, shall be considered and evaluated. (Also See Building Corporation: The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award ) Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Established in 1971. Endowed by Chapter and Building Corporation with Endowment Fund in 2002. Further Endowed by Chapter in 2004. Named in 2006. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $1,000.

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The Robert M. Bensman President's Awards Named after Brother Robert M. (Rob) Bensman (DTh1997), 112th Chapter President and 2000 National Thomas Arkle Clark Award recipient. Given by the Endowment Fund to not more than two Chapter members in good standing living in the Chapter House who have done the most for the Chapter during the year, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. List of all members in good standing submitted by the Endowment Fund to all members living in the Chapter House. Each member entitled to vote for three (in order of preference 3 is top, 2 is second, 1 is third choice). Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Chapter President, in consultation with the Immediate Past Chapter President, submits one or two names to the Endowment Fund based upon the results of such list. (Also See Chapter: The Robert M. Bensman President's Award) Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Originated in 1921. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established with Endowment Fund and Named in 2000. McCollum Cup (located in Trophy Case in Hall of Honor), Gold ATO Glazebrook Badge and Individual Plaque. Value of Badge: $325 per person or $650 total . Maximum Amount of Scholarship: $250 per person or $500 total . Total Maximum Amount: $1,150 per year.

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The John E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Senior Award Named after Brother John E. Holstrom (DTh1968), who died in December of 1989. Given by the Endowment Fund to the outstanding senior in good standing living in the Chapter House, if they he meets the criteria. Given annually in May. List of all seniors in good standing submitted by the Endowment Fund to all members living in the Chapter House. Each member entitled to vote for three (in order of preference 3 is top, 2 is second, 1 is third choice). Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed through the Endowment Fund John E. Holstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive, Established and Named in 1989. Further Endowed by Norris E. Holstrom, father of John E. Holstrom, in 2006. Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $500 per year.

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The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award Named after Brother Dan G. Tinder (DTh1975), who was killed in an automobile accident in November of 1984. Given by the Endowment Fund to the outstanding junior in good standing living in the Chapter House, if he meets the criteria. Given annually in May. List of all juniors in good standing submitted by the Endowment Fund to all members living in the Chapter House. Each member entitled to vote for three (in order of preference 3 is top, 2 is second, 1 is third choice). Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed through the Endowment Fund 35th Anniversary Fund Drive, Established and Named in 1989. Further Endowed by Brother Steven B. Young in 2006. Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $500 per year .

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The Richard R. Sterrett and Robert K. Sterrett Memorial Outstanding Sophomore Award Named after Brother Richard R. (Dick) Sterrett (DTh1971) and Brother Robert K. (Bob) Sterrett (DTh1970). Dick Sterrett was killed in an automobile accident in June of 1973 and Bob Sterrett died in March of 1996. Given by the Endowment Fund to the outstanding sophomore in good standing living in the Chapter House, if he meets the criteria. Given annually in May. List of all sophomores in good standing submitted by the Endowment Fund to all members living in the Chapter House. Each member entitled to vote for three (in order of preference 3 is top, 2 is second, 1 is third choice). Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed through the Endowment Fund 35th Anniversary Fund Drive, Originated and Named after Richard R. Sterrett in 1989. Current Name Established in 1996. Further Endowed by Connie S. Sterrett, wife of Robert K. Sterrett, in 1997. Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $500 per year .

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The Norris E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Freshman Award Named after Norris E. Holstrom, father of Brother John E. Holstrom (DTh1968), who died in May of 2010. Given by the Endowment Fund to the outstanding freshman in good standing living in the Chapter House, if he meets the criteria. Given annually in May. List of all freshmen in good standing submitted by the Endowment Fund to all members living in the Chapter House. Each member entitled to vote for three (in order of preference 3 is top, 2 is second, 1 is third choice). Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed through the Endowment Fund John E. Holstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive, Established and Named in 1989. Further Endowed by Norris E. Holstrom, father of John E. Holstrom, in 2006. Further Endowed through the Endowment Fund Norris E. Holstrom Fund Drive and Current Name Established in 2010. Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $500 per year .

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The William L. Muir III LeaderShape Awards Named after Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967), Delta Theta Chapter Advisor for 37 years. Used to offset fees associated with either The LeaderShape Institute, sponsored and held annually by LeaderShape , Inc. or Chapter-Based LeaderShape , sponsored and held annually by Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Given annually by the Endowment Fund to members in good standing and based on leadership qualities and achievements, if they meet the criteria. Candidates are chosen by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and are recommended to the Endowment Fund. (Also See The Todd F. Lakin Alpha Tau Omega LeaderShape Awards ) Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Must live in the Chapter House during the complete next year. Non-attendance or misconduct that causes early departure from the LeaderShape session or other disciplinary actions will result in the person repaying the entire amount to the Endowment Fund. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 1991. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per person or $12,000 per year.

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The Michael J. McKernan Memorial Outstanding Athlete Awards Named after Brother Michael J. (Mike) McKernan (DTh1978), who died in 2010. Given by the Endowment Fund to the two or three outstanding member athletes in good standing living in the Chapter House, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. List of members in good standing submitted by the Endowment Fund to all members living in the Chapter House. Each member entitled to vote for three (in order of preference 3 is top, 2 is second, 1 is third choice). Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed by Brother Michael J. (Mike) McKernan, Established and Named in 1990. Further Endowed by Brother McKernan in 1998. Name Changed to honor Brother McKernan's step-granddaughter Kaleigh B. Grimes in 2003. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III. Further Endowed through the McKernan Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive in 2010. Current Name Re-Established in 2010. Individual Plaque. Top Award: $1,000. First Runner-Up: $700. Second Runner-Up: $300. Maximum Amount: $2,000 per year.

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The Gary R. Cottrell and Russell W. Taddiken Social Service Coordinator Award Named after Brothers Gary R. Cottrell (DTh1994) and Russell W. (Russ) Taddiken (DTh1995), who were Social Service Coordinators during the terms when the Chapter received 1995 Alpha Tau Omega National Community Awareness Award (top Social Service Award in Nation). Award name is changed to those of the Social Service Coordinators during the terms when the Chapter received The National Alpha Tau Omega Foundation Community Awareness Award. Given by the Endowment Fund to the Social Service Coordinator in good standing living in the Chapter House who leads the Chapter to achieving a successful social service program, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Total amount to Social Service Coordinator if the Chapter successfully completes at least 3,000 hours of social service projects during the preceding semester and if 80% of the members and pledges living in the Chapter House attain at least 25 social service hours. Amount doubled if the Chapter receives The National Alpha Tau Omega Foundation Good Samaritan Community Awareness Award or the National Alpha Tau Omega Foundation Erskine Mayo Ross Impact Award. No Award if Chapter does not successfully complete at least 3,000 hours of social service projects or if less than 80% of the members and pledges living in the Chapter House attain at least 25 social service hours. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originally Endowed by Brother Michael T. (Mike) Pfeiffer, Originated and Named after Brothers Gregory A. (Greg) Lloyd (DTh1990) and David M. (Dave) Saunders (DTh1992) in 1994. Subsequently Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and Current Name Established in 1996. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III in 2007. Certificate. Base Amount: $400 per semester . Maximum Amount: $1,600 per year .

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The Ryan A. Newth Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman Awards Named after Brother Ryan A. Newth (DTh1993). Given by the Endowment Fund to the two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen in good standing living in the Chapter House who lead the Chapter to achieving a successful and risk-free social program, if they meet the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Full amounts to Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen if the Chapter has no risk management violations or violations of the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council Event Responsibility Policy or Alpha Tau Omega National Policies and Procedures during the preceding semester. Substantial reductions for any minor violation and no awards for major violation. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 1994. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III in 2007. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $500 per person per semester or $2,000 per year .

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The David L. Watson Education Award Named after Brother David L. (Dave) Watson (DTh1972). Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by a Joint Committee of the President of the Endowment Fund, a member of the Watson Family and the President of the Chapter, to the member(s) in good standing who is (are) enrolled in the Kansas State University College of Education who possess(es) exemplary attributes in scholarship, fellowship and character, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. Made jointly to member and Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega. Must have attained at least a 2.500 minimum cumulative grade point average with at least 60 graded hours completed. No person eligible to receive full award more than once. Endowed by Brother David L. (Dave) Watson, Established and Named in 1995. Plaque (located in West Trophy Case in Hall of Honor) and Certificate. Maximum Amount: $250 per year .

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The Henry F. Kupfer Memorial Kitchen Manager Award Named after Brother Henry F. (Hank) Kupfer (DTh1938), who was President, Vice-President and member of the Board of Directors of the Endowment Fund for twelve years. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Kitchen Manager in good standing living in the Chapter House, in an amount determined by a unanimous vote of a Joint Committee of the Presidents (or designees) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and the Endowment Fund, for excellence of service in office, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Full amount to Kitchen Manager if the Chapter Kitchen and Dining Room have no substantial critical violations from state and/or local health authorities during the preceding semester. Reduction for any critical violation and no award for any substantial critical violation. (Also See Chapter: The Henry F. Kupfer Memorial Kitchen Manager Award ) Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originated in 1967. Endowed by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and Established with Endowment Fund in 1996. Further Endowed by Brother Henry F. (Hank) Kupfer and through the Endowment Fund 1430 Fairchild Fund Drive and Named in 1999. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $600 per semester or $1,200 per year .

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The Guy W. Gross Scholarship Chairman Award 1Named after Brother Guy W. Gross (DTh1995), who was Scholarship Chairman when the Chapter achieved above a 3.000 grade point average for the first time during the Spring of 1998. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Scholarship Chairman in good standing living in the Chapter House who leads the Chapter and the Pledge Class to achieving Grade Point Averages of at least 3.000 during either the Kansas State University Fall or Spring Semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included), if he meets the criteria. One-half if the Chapter goal is achieved and one-half if the Pledge Class goal is achieved. Given semesterly in September and February. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 1998. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III in 2012. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $400 per semester or $800 per year .

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The Christian J. Kelly Law School Award Named after Brother Christian J. (Chris) Kelly (DTh1994). Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by a Joint Committee of the President of the Chapter, a member of the Kelly Family and the President of the Chapter, to the member(s) in good standing who is (are) graduating from Kansas State University and has (have) been admitted to a School of Law who possesses (possess) exemplary attributes in scholarship, fellowship and character, if he (they) meet the criteria. Given annually in May. 2.500 minimum cumulative grade point average. No person shall be eligible to receive full award more than once. Used to reimburse for Law School and LSAT application fees. Endowed by Brother Christian J. (Chris) Kelly, Established and Named in 2000. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $250 per year .

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The Dale L. Duncan Memorial Philanthropy Chairman Award Named after Brother Dale L. Duncan (DTh1938), founding Director and officer of the Endowment Fund for 17 years, founding Director of the Building Corporation for 12 years and Chapter Advisor, who died in August of 1999. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Philanthropy Chairman in good standing living in the Chapter House who leads the Chapter to achieving a successful philanthropy program during the semester, if he meets the criteria. Must have a major philanthropy in both Fall and Spring Semesters and must have 80% of the members and pledges living in the Chapter House and 20% of those not living in the Chapter House participating. Given semesterly in September and February. Amount doubled if the Chapter receives The National Alpha Tau Omega Foundation Good Samaritan Community Awareness Award or the National Alpha Tau Omega Foundation Erskine Mayo Ross Impact Award. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by the Dale L. Duncan Memorial Fund Drive, Established and Named in 2000. Further Endowed in 2005. Further Endowed in 2007. Certificate. Base Amount: $300 per semester . Maximum Amount: $1,200 per year .

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The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award Named after Brother Justin J. Nelson (DTh1998), first Chapter Communications Officer. Given by the Endowment Fund to the Communications Officer in good standing living in the Chapter House, in an amount determined by a unanimous vote of a Joint Committee of the Presidents (or designees) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega and the Endowment Fund, for excellence of service in office, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. (Also See Chapter: The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award ) Must have update the Chapter's Website at least monthly. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Originated and Endowed by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Established with Endowment Fund and Named in 2000. Further Endowed by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega in 2005. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $500 per semester or $1,000 per year .

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The Freeman Family Outstanding Major Officer Award Named after Brothers Christopher L. (Chris) Freeman (DTh1994), Jonathan A. (Jon) Freeman (DTh1995) and Michael T. Freeman (DTh1998). Given by the Endowment Fund to the outstanding major officer of the Chapter in good standing living in the Chapter House, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. List of all major officers who are not eligible to receive any other officer scholarship awards from the Endowment Fund (Sergeant-at-Arms, Doorkeeper, Annex Coordinator, Intramurals Chairman, Brotherhood Chairman and Song Leader) is submitted by the Endowment Fund to the voting members of the Executive Committee. Each member of the Executive Committee entitled to vote for one person. Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) and Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) must attend all Chapter initiations, unless excused. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed by Bruce Wofford and Martha Freeman Wofford, Established and Named in 2000. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $100 per semester or $200 per year .

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The Jonathan S. Kurche Historian Award Named after Brother Jonathan S. (Jon) Kurche (DTh1998), who served two years as Chapter Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) and Editor of The Vintage and was 2002 National Thomas Arkle Clark Award recipient. During these two one-year terms, the Chapter received The National Alpha Tau Omega Joseph Reid Anderson Gold Award twice. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Chapter Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) in good standing living in the Chapter House who leads the Chapter to achieving a successful publications and public relations program during the year, if he meets the criteria. Must publish an edition of The Vintage in both Fall and Spring Semesters and an Alumni Directory annually. Given annually in September. Amount doubled if the Chapter receives The National Alpha Tau Omega Gold Communications Award for the year. As Worthy Keeper of Annals, he must attend all Chapter initiations, unless excused. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 2001. Further Endowed by Brother James L. (Jim) Filson in 2005. Further Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III in 2012. Certificate. Base Amount: $500 per year . Maximum Amount: $1,000 per year .

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The Steven C. Johnson Worthy Chaplain Award Named after Brother Steven C. (Steve) Johnson (DTh1972), President and member of the Board of Directors of the Building Corporation and Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association, both for over 20 years. Worthy Chaplain (Chaplain) is Chairman of the Cabinet. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Chaplain in good standing living in the Chapter House, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Full amount if the Judicial Committee meets at least twice a month during the term of office. As Worthy Chaplain, he must attend all Chapter initiations, unless excused. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established with KSU Foundation and Named in 2001. Current Name Established and Endowed by Brother Steven C. (Steve) Johnson in 2003. Further Endowed by Brother Steven C. (Steve) Johnson in 2013. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $500 per semester or $1,000 per year .

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The Richard R. (Bob) Harrison Outstanding Out-of-House Member Award Named after Brother Richard R. (Bob) Harrison (DTh1999), 131st Chapter Vice-President. Given by the Endowment Fund to the outstanding undergraduate member of the Chapter in good standing not living in the Chapter House, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. List of all eligible out-of-house members is submitted by the Endowment Fund to the voting members of the Executive Committee. Each member of the Executive Committee entitled to vote for one person. Members who solicit votes are automatically disqualified. Must have attended at least 50% of Chapter Meetings and attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 2005. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $100 per semester or $200 per year .

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The Dikeman Family Alumni Relations Officer Award Named after Brothers W. Cary Dikeman (DTh1973), D. Gene Dikeman (DTh1974), W. Scott Dikeman (DTh2004) and David C. Dikeman (DTh2008). Alumni Relations Officer is liaison with alumni and the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Alumni Relations Officer in good standing living in the Chapter House who leads the Chapter to achieving a successful alumni relations program during the semester, if he meets the criteria. Must have at least one major alumni event in both Fall and Spring Semesters. Given semesterly in September and February. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by Brother W. Cary Dikeman, Established and Named in 2006. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $200 per semester or $400 per year .

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The Founders' Memorial Senior Grant Awards Named after the six Founders of Delta Theta Chapter (Elmer D. McCollum, Walter W. Rodewald, Walter R. Horlacher, Carl F. Mershon, N. Dale Lund and Walter J. Rogers). All six Brothers were responsible for the founding of Delta Theta Chapter in 1920. Given by the Endowment Fund to senior members in good standing who will live in the Chapter House for at least eight full semesters (or seven semesters for live-in Spring Pledges), in an amount equal to the total of the National Member Dues and National Liability Insurance payments for that year, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in November. Made jointly to member and Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega. Must live in the Chapter House the complete year to be eligible. Must take and complete at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded) and attain at least a 2.500 grade point average during the previous Kansas State University Spring Semester and overall (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed by Brothers Allan D. (Doc) Holiday, Jr. and William L. (Bill) Muir III in 2007. Certificate. Maximum Amounts: $300 per person per year or $2,000 per year .

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The Benjamin B. Barnert Membership Education Chairman Award Named after Brother Benjamin B. (Ben) Barnert (DTh1973), 89th Chapter President and member of the Board of Directors of the Building Corporation. Given by the Endowment Fund to the Membership Education Chairman in good standing living in the Chapter House whose program complies with established university and fraternity pledge education guidelines and regulations, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Awarded only if 80% or more of pledges are initiated the next semester. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established and Named in 1990. Current Name Established and Endowed with the Endowment Fund by Brother Benjamin B. (Ben) Barnert in 2007. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $500 per semester or $1,000 per year .

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15C30. The Robert A. (Alex) Rolfing Service to Mankind Award Named after Robert A. (Alex) Rolfing, son of Brother Kyle R. Rolfing (DTh1986), the 101ss Chapter President and Brotherhood Award recipient, and his wife Rindi Rolfing (DThSweetheart1988), who were blessed with the arrival of their son Alex on September 17, 1992. Alex was born with Down Syndrome. He has taught Brother Rolfing and his family the true joy of helping those less fortunate. Given by the Endowment Fund to a member in good standing living in the Chapter House, by a unanimous vote of a Committee of the President (or designee) of the Endowment Fund, the Chapter President, the two Social Service Coordinators and the Spring Philanthropy Chairman, for social and philanthropic service to the Chapter and the community during the school year. In considering members for the Award, 50% will be based on social and philanthropic service in Chapter activities and 50% will be based on social and philanthropic service to the campus and community, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in September. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to selection (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III in 2007. Current Name Established and Endowed by Brother Kyle R. Rolfing in 2009. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $500 per year . 5C31. The Michael K. Cormaci Public Relations Officer Award Named after Brother Michael K. (Mike) Cormaci (DTh1986), 1988 National Harry L. Bird Public Relations Officer Award recipient. Public Relations Officer is liaison between the Chapter and its various "publics". Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Public Relations Officer in good standing living in the Chapter House who leads the Chapter to achieving a successful public relations program during the semester, if he meets the criteria. Must have major public relations stories appearing in the media in both Fall and Spring Semesters. Given semesterly in September and February. Amount doubled if the Chapter receives The National Road Show Award or equivalent for the year. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by Brother Michael K. Cormaci, Established and Named in 2008. Certificate. Base Amount: $250 per semester or $500 per year . Maximum Amount: $1,000 per year . 5C32. The Kevin E. Kickhaefer and Timothy S. Berends Worthy Scribe Award 1Named after Brothers Kevin E. Kickhaefer (DTh1988) and Timothy S. Berends (DTh1988), Secretaries during the term as President of Kyle R. Rolfing (DTh1988), 101st Chapter President and Brotherhood Award recipient. Worthy Scribe (Secretary) is secretary of the Chapter and Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega (Corporation). Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of the Chapter and Corporation, the Executive Committee, the Cabinet, the Judicial Committee and the Membership Education Committee; and shall send a copy of all minutes to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and National Headquarters within three days after any meeting. Secretary is also the Campus Activities Coordinator and shall encourage members and pledges to participate in other campus organizations and activities. Given by the Endowment Fund to the elected Secretary in good standing living in the Chapter House, if he meets the criteria. Given semesterly in September and February. Full amount if all record-keeping, minute-taking and campus activities requirements are met. Must have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the Kansas State University semester previous to election/assumption (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office. Endowed by the Estate of Brother Elmer D. McCollum, Established and Named in 2001. Current Name Established and Endowed by Brother Kyle R. Rolfing in 2009. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $250 per semester or $500 per year .

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The Congressional Scholar Awards12 Given during even-numbered years by the Endowment Fund to members or pledges in good standing attending the Alpha Tau Omega Congress, if they meet the criteria. Used to offset the registration fee. Must successfully attend at least 80% of the designated activities of the Congress. Maximum of 20 awards. Originated in 1972. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and Established with Endowment Fund in 1982. Maximum Amount: $150 per person or $3,000 per year in even-numbered years .

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The Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards 13 Given annually by the Endowment Fund to members or pledges in good standing attending the Alpha Tau Omega Regional Leadership Conference, if they meet the criteria. Used to offset the registration fee. Must successfully attend at least 80% of the designated activities of the Regional Leadership Conference. Maximum of 20 awards. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III and Established in 1986. Maximum Amount: $50 per person or $1,000 per year .

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D. Awards and Scholarships to KSU Students and Others through the Endowment Fund 5D1. The John E. Holstrom Alpha Tau Omega Architectural Scholarship Named after Brother John E. Holstrom (DTh1968), who died in December of 1989. Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by the Dean of College of Architecture, Planning and Design of Kansas State University, to one outstanding student in good standing who is or will be a fifthyear architecture student, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in April or September. Based on scholarship, fellowship and character. 2.750 minimum cumulative grade point average. Endowed by Weeter-Kienast-Alexander (WKA) Architects of Dallas, Texas, and through the Endowment Fund John E. Holstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive, Established and Named in 1989. Ceremony, Plaque (located in College of Architecture, Planning and Design in Seaton Hall) and Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per year . 5D2. The Stanley L. Winter Alpha Tau Omega K-State Union Leadership Scholarship Named after Brother Stanley L. (Stan) Winter (DTh1984), who died in February of 1992. Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by a Joint Committee of the President of the Endowment Fund, a member of the Winter Family and the Director of the K-State Student Union, to at least one outstanding student in good standing who possesses leadership abilities and capabilities and who is dedicated to the service and betterment of programs of the K-State Student Union, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in April. 2.500 minimum cumulative grade point average. Endowed by the Winter Family and through the Endowment Fund Stanley L. Winter Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive, Established and Named in 1992. Additional funds provided by K-State Student Union endowments in 2008. Ceremony, Plaque (located in Main Concourse in K-State Student Union) and Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per person or $2,000 per year. 5D3. The William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Alpha Tau Omega Blue Key Leadership Scholarships Named after Brother William Lloyd (Bill) Muir II (DTh1938) and Brother John Thomas (Tom) Muir (DTh1938). Bill Muir died in May of 1943 during World War II. Tom Muir died in February of 1990. Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by a Joint Committee of the President of the Endowment Fund or designee, a member of the Muir Family selected by the most senior member thereof or designee and the Dean of Student Life of Kansas State University or designee, to one male member and one female member of Blue Key who are students at Kansas State University and in good standing, who are judged to be of good character and sound academic standing and who have substantially and meritoriously contributed to the quality of student life at Kansas State University and outstanding leadership in Blue Key, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. 3.000 minimum cumulative grade point average. Endowed by the Muir Family, Established and Named in 1998. Ceremony, Plaque (located in K-State Student Union) and Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per person or $2,000 per year .

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The Wendy S. McCrary Alpha Tau Omega Chapter Sweetheart Scholarships Named after Wendy A. Swiercinsky McCrary (Delta Delta Delta 1982), Delta Theta Chapter Sweetheart in 1984-1985, who died in November of 1999. Given by the Endowment Fund to one or two females selected by members of Delta Theta Chapter as recognition of service to and the affection that is felt by the Chapter, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. (Also See Chapter: The Wendy S. McCrary Chapter Sweetheart Awards ) 2.500 minimum cumulative grade point average. Originated in 1958. Endowed through the Endowment Fund Wendy S. McCrary Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive and Named in 2000. Sweetheart Trophy (located in East Trophy Case in Hall of Honor), Composite Picture and Certificate. Maximum Amount: $200 per year .

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The Robert S. Krause Alpha Tau Omega Outstanding Campus Leader Award Named after Brother Robert S. (Bob) Krause (DTh1988), Kansas State University Vice President and Delta Theta Faculty Advisor for 13 years. Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by a vote of the Chapter, to a faculty member, administrator or staff person who possesses leadership abilities and capabilities and who is dedicated to the service and betterment of Kansas State University, for donation to a charity of their choice. Given annually in the Summer or Fall after the completion of a school year. (Also See Chapter: The Robert S. Krause Outstanding Campus Leader Award) Endowed by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, Established and Named in 2003. Further Endowed by Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega in 2005. Ceremony and Individual Plaque. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per year.

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The Michael E. Brown Alpha Tau Omega Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship Named after Brother Michael E. (Mike) Brown (DTh1979), Treasurer of the Endowment Fund for over 20 years and Kansas State University Mortar Board Advisor for 13 years). Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by a Joint Committee of the President of the Endowment Fund or designee, the Kansas State University Dean of Students (or successor) or designee, and the Director of the School of Leadership Studies (or successor) or designee, to a member of Mortar Board who is a student at Kansas State University and in good standing, who is judged to be of good character and sound academic standing and who has substantially and meritoriously contributed to the quality of student life at Kansas State University and outstanding leadership in Mortar Board, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 2009. Ceremony and Plaque. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per year .

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The Anthony L. Carter Alpha Tau Omega Service to Mankind Learship Scholarship 1Named after Brother Anthony L. Carter (DTh2004), Interfraternity Council President (20072008), Student Senate Standing Committee Chair and Student Body President's Chief of Staff (2006-2007), and K-State Student Union Governing Board President (2005-2006). Given by the Endowment Fund, as selected by a Joint Committee of the President of the Endowment Fund or designee, the Kansas State University Associate Provost for Diversity and Dual Career Development (or successor) or designee, and the Kansas State University Dean of Students (or successor) or designee, to a member of a group of more than eight individuals that is on a list of minority student groups on file with the Associate Provost for Diversity and Dual Career Development (or successor) and has attained at least a 3.000 cumulative grade point average, who is judged to be of good character and sound academic standing and who has substantially contributed to the quality of student life and outstanding leadership at Kansas State University, if they meet the criteria. Given annually in May. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 2011. Ceremony and Plaque. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per year .

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E. Awards and Scholarships to KSU Students and Others through the KSU Foundation 5E1. The John T. (Tom) Muir Outstanding Greek Athlete Scholarship Named after Brother John T. (Tom) Muir (DTh1938), Kansas State University graduate and benefactor, who died in February of 1990. Given by the KSU Foundation through the Athletics Scholarship Committee, upon recommendation of a Committee composed of the President (or designee) of the Endowment Fund, the Kansas State University Director of Greek Affairs (or designee) and the Kansas State University Director of Athletics (or designee), to one or more outstanding intercollegiate athletes who is (are) a member (members) of a Kansas State University Interfraternity Council (IFC) member fraternity or Panhellenic Council (PHC) member sorority. Must be a member in good standing enrolled at Kansas State University who has (have) completed at least 60 hours. Given annually in September for that school year. Must have attained at least a 2.500 cumulative grade point average. Endowed by Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III, Established and Named in 2007. Certificate. Maximum Amount: $1,000 per year through the University Athletics Scholarship Fund.

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F. Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 5F1. The 35th Anniversary and Memorial Scholarship Fund Drives Donors Plaque 14 The 35th Anniversary Fund Drive added to the endowment of The L. Allyn Laybourn Scholastic Excellence Awards and endowed The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award, The Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award and The Richard R. Sterrett Memorial Outstanding Sophomore Award. It was conducted by the Endowment Fund from April of 1989 through August of 1990 and raised $24,705 from 204 donors. The John E. Holstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive endowed The John E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Senior Award, The John E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Freshman Award and The John E. Holstrom Alpha Tau Omega Architectural Scholarship. It was conducted by the Endowment Fund from January of 1990 through August of 1990 and raised $26,268 from 62 donors. The John T. Muir Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive added to the endowment of The William Lloyd Muir II and John Thomas Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards. It was conducted by the Endowment Fund from March of 1990 through August of 1990 and raised $71,992 from 61 donors. Diamond, Golden, Silver, Bronze and Honor Donors to these Endowment Fund Memorial Scholarship Fund Drives are memorialized and recognized. Dedicated in November of 1990. Located on West Wall in Chapter Room/Library. 5F2. The Stanley L. Winter Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive Donors Plaque 15 The Stanley L. Winter Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive endowed The Stanley L. Winter Alpha Tau Omega K-State Union Leadership Scholarship. It was conducted by the Endowment Fund from March of 1992 though February of 1993 and raised $16,824 from 156 donors. Donors to this Endowment Fund Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive are memorialized and recognized. Dedicated in March of 1993. Located on West Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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6. DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (Established March 4, 1922) (Incorporated October 25, 1927) (Chartered by National Fraternity May 7, 1974) A. Awards 6A1. The Vintage Financial Support Funds granted to Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega (Chapter) for costs of publication of The Vintage , the Chapter's award-winning alumni news magazine. Approximate Maximum Support Amount: $4,000 per year . B. Emblems, Pictures, Plaques and Certificates 6B1. Delta Theta Chapter Alumni Association Charter The Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association was chartered as a recognized Alumni Association by the National Fraternity on May 7, 1974, upon petition submitted on behalf of the Alumni Association by Brothers Dale K. Allen, Larry W. Emig and William L. (Bill) Muir III. Dedicated in October of 1974. Located on North Wall in Chapter Room/Library.

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SECOND FLOOR 1C8 1C12 4C8 CA 5B1 5C1 5C17 2A1 1A3 5C2 5C8 SS 5D4 3A1 1C13

N 5F1 1C10 5F2 1C11A 1C11B 1C7 1C4 2B1 TM N TC

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1C6 4C7 4C9 5D1 5D2 5D3 1 4B10 4C5 FIRST FLOOR 4B12 4B6 4B1

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Key: Number = Award Section in Members Manual Chapter 12 TM = National True Merit Award Bowls TC = National Top Chapter Award Trophies N = NIC Award of Distinction CA = National Communications Awards, Including Gold, Silver and Bronze Award Trophies SS = National Community Awareness Award Plaques

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SUMMARY OF AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND ALUMNI SUPPORT (Beginning With Fall 2013) EF A. Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund Awards and Scholarships: Scholarships Through the Kansas State University Foundation: McCollum Awards Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendations): $27,800 per year Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendations): $16,000 per year Fagerberg Award Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendation): $ 1,000 per year Holiday Award Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendation): $ 5,000 per year Lakin Awards Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendations): $ 3,000 per year Gates Award Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendation): $ 2,000 per year Total Maximum: B. Scholarships Through the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation: Muir Grant-in-Aid Awards Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendations): Laybourn Province 18 Awards Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendations): Newton Noah's Ark Awards Total Maximum (Endowment Fund Recommendations): Total Maximum: C. $ 8,000 per year $ 2,800 per year $ 1,000 per year $ 11,800 per year

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$ 54,900 per year

Kansas State ATO Students' Aid Endowment Fund Scholarships to s:

$ 46,650 per year $ 43,650 per year


(odd-numbered years) (even-numbered years)

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Kansas State ATO Students' Aid Endowment Fund Scholarships to KSU Students and Faculty/Administrators/Staff: Kansas State University Foundation Scholarships to KSU Students and Others: Total Endowment Fund Maximums (C+D):

$ 8,200 per year $ 1,000 per year $ 55,850 per year $ 52,850 per year
(odd-numbered years) (even-numbered years)

Totals of Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid (A+B+C+D+E):

$122,450 per year $119,450 per year


(odd-numbered years) (even-numbered years)

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Delta Theta Board of Trustees Awards Maximum:

9,900 per year

Delta Theta Alumni Association Support Total Maximum: $ 4,000 per year Grand Totals of Alumni Support (A+B+C+D+E+BT+AA): $136,350 per year (even-numbered years) $133,350 per year
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GT

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KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND SUMMARY OF SCHOLARSHIPS BY YEAR
1955 Endowment Fund Scholastic Excellence Awards1 1974 William L. II and John T. Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards 1976 L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards2 Congressional Scholar Awards 1982 Wendy S. McCrary ATO Chapter Sweetheart Awards 2001 Elmer D. McCollum Worthy Chaplain Award12 Elmer D. McCollum Asst. Membership Recruitment Chairman Award Richard E. Fagerberg Worthy Marshal Award Elmer D. McCollum Worthy Scribe Award13 Elmer D. McCollum True Merit Character Award Todd F. Lakin LeaderShape Awards Matthew L. Bretz Most Improved Scholarship Awards7 Jonathan S. Kurche Historian Award 2002 Larry D. Marvel Memorial Assistant House Manager Award John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award 2003 Kaleigh B. Grimes Outstanding Athlete Awards8 Steven C. Johnson Worthy Chaplain Award12 2004 Jeffrey L. Gates Business Administration Award Tyler F. Newton Noah's Ark Award 2005 Richard R. (Bob) Harrison Outstanding Out-of-House Member Award Robert S. Krause ATO Outstanding Campus Leader Award 2006 Dikeman Family Alumni Relations Officer Award 2007 Founders' Memorial Senior Grant Awards Benjamin B. Barnert Membership Education Chairman Award6 Service to Mankind Award14 John T. (Tom) Muir Outstanding Greek Athlete Award 2008 Michael K. Cormaci Public Relations Officer Award Maureen P. Newton Exemplary Initiate Award 2009 Robert A. (Alex) Rolfing Service to Mankind Award14 Kevin E. Kickhaefer and Timothy S. Berends Worthy Scribe Award13 Michael E. Brown ATO Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship 2010 Michael J. McKernan Memorial Outstanding Athlete Awards8 Norris E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Freshman Award4 2011 The Anthony L. Carter ATO Service to Minorities Leadership Scholarship 2012 The Elmer D. McCollum and Presidential Scholastic Excellence Awards1
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1986 Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards 1989 Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards1 John E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Senior Award Dan G. Tinder Memorial Outstanding Junior Award Richard R. Sterrett Memorial Outstanding Sophomore Award3 John E. Holstrom Memorial Outstanding Freshman Award4 John E. Holstrom ATO Architectural Scholarship 1990 Elmer D. McCollum Best Room Scholarship Awards Elmer D. McCollum Worthy Master Award Elmer D. McCollum Worthy Keeper of Exchequer Award5 Elmer D. McCollum Membership Recruitment Chairman Award Elmer D. McCollum Membership Education Chairman Award6 Elmer D. McCollum Most Improved Scholarship Awards7 Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award Michael J. McKernan Outstanding Athlete Awards8 1991 Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards1 William L. Muir III LeaderShape Awards 1992 Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award Stanley L. Winter ATO K-State Union Leadership Scholarship
Gregory A. Lloyd and David M. Saunders Social Service Coordinator Award 9

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Ryan A. Newth Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman Awards David L. Watson Education Award 1995 1996

Gary R. Cottrell and Russell W. Taddiken Social Service Coordinator Award9

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1997 Allan D. Holiday, Jr. Worthy Keeper of Exchequer Award5 1998 L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards (Prov 18) 2 Guy W. Gross Scholarship Chairman Award William L. II and John T. Muir ATO Blue Key Leadership Scholarships 1999 Henry F. Kupfer Kitchen Manager Award11 2000 Robert M. Bensman President's Awards Christian J. Kelly Law School Award Dale L. Duncan Memorial Philanthropy Chairman Award Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award Freeman Family Outstanding Major Officer Award

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CHAPTERS 13, 14, 15, AND 16 KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND CORPORATION BY-LAWS AND CRITERIAS AND FORMULAS FOR PRESIDENTIAL, McCOLLUM AND LAYBOURN AWARDS, MUIR GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS AND CONGRESSIONAL SCHOLAR AWARDS AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLAR AWARDS

Corporation By-Laws Effective September 11, 1955 Includes All Subsequent Amendments Presidential, McCollum and Laybourn Awards Criteria and Formula Effective December 22, 1983 Includes All Subsequent Amendments Muir Grant-in-Aid Awards Criteria and Formula Effective December 22, 1983 Includes All Subsequent Amendments Congressional and Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards Criterias Effective May 29, 1985 Includes All Subsequent Amendments

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CHAPTERS 13, 14, 15 AND 16: KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND BY-LAWS AND CRITERIAS AND FORMULAS FOR PRESIDENTIAL, McCOLLUM AND LAYBOURN AWARDS, MUIR GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS AND CONGRESSIONAL AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLAR AWARDS CHAPTER 13: ENDOWMENT FUND BY-LAWS I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. CHAPTER 14: Offices Directors Officers Restrictions Checks Fiscal Year Amendments of By-Laws

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MUIR MEMORIAL GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS CRITERIA AND FORMULA CONGRESSIONAL AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLAR AWARDS CRITERIAS 1. 2. Congressional Scholar Awards Criteria Regional Leadership Conference Awards Criteria

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ENDOWMENT FUND BY-LAWS* (Federal Taxpayer Identification Number: 48-6111125) ARTICLE I: OFFICES Section 1. The name of the corporation is The Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund, sometimes hereafter referred to as "Corporation" or "this Corporation." The principal office and mailing address of the Corporation is 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas. This Corporation may also have such other offices, temporary or permanent, for the transaction of business, located at such other places as the Board of Directors may from time to time deem.

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ARTICLE II: DIRECTORS Section 1. The property, business and affairs of this Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The number of Directors shall be nine elected, voting members and three ex officio, non-voting members. In addition to the powers and authority by the Articles of Incorporation and by these ByLaws expressly conferred upon them, the Board may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, with respect to management of the affairs, property and business of this Corporation, and the accomplishment of the purposes for which this Corporation is chartered, as are not by Statute, or by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these By-Laws prohibited. The Board of Directors shall hold an annual meeting for the election of Directors and the transaction of any other business relating to the affairs of this Corporation during the months of September, October or November of any year upon the call of the President of this Corporation. This meeting shall be held in Manhattan, Kansas, unless prior to the meeting two-thirds (2/3) of the Directors agree in writing that the meeting shall be held at a different place within the State of Kansas, in which event the meeting shall be held at the place so agreed upon. Special meetings of the Board may be called by or at the direction of the President or Secretary. Notice of each special meeting shall be mailed to each Director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of business at least three days before the meeting; or shall be telegraphed, cabled or radioed to each Director similarly addressed, or shall be delivered personally or by telephone, at least two days before the meeting. The Directors named in the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation, to-wit: L. A. Laybourn, 134 Overhill Road, Salina, Kansas Temporary Chairman Henry D. Karns, 332 W. 6th, Junction City, Kansas J. B. Angle, Box 227, Manhattan, Kansas Henry F. Kupfer, 6014 E. 58th St., Kansas City, Missouri Kirk M. Ward, 222 N. Fountain, Wichita, Kansas Harold C. Hibbs, 1701 Hudson Boulevard, Topeka, Kansas Dale L. Duncan, Route No. 1, Manhattan, Kansas Irving Walker, WaKeeney, Kansas Alfred A. Holmquist, 406 N. State St., Norton, Kansas shall hold office until the annual meeting of the Directors in September, 1955, or until their successors are elected and qualified.

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At the annual meeting to be held in September, 1955, three (3) Directors shall be elected to hold office until the annual meeting in September, 1956; three (3) to hold office until the annual meeting in September, 1957; and three (3) to hold office until the annual meeting in September, 1958 (and, in each case, until their respective successors are elected and qualified). Beginning with the annual meeting in September, 1955, three (3) Directors shall be elected to succeed the three Directors whose terms of office expire with said meeting, and beginning with the Directors to be elected at the annual meeting to be held in September, 1955, all Directors then and thereafter elected shall hold office for three (3) years, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. In addition to the nine (9) voting Directors, the President, Treasurer and Scholarship Chairman of Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega shall also be members, without vote. Section 4. No person shall be elected a Director of this Corporation who is not a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Any Director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or Secretary of the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any Director may be removed from office for incapacity or misconduct by the vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the Directors then in office. If the office of any Director becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, removal, failure to elect, or for any other reason, a majority of the remaining Directors may elect a successor or successors, provided that any vacancy occurring during the term of a Directors office shall be filled only for the remainder of the term for which the Director whose directorship so becomes vacant was elected.

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ARTICLE III: OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of this Corporation shall be chosen by the Board of Directors, and shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be chosen from among the Directors. At its first meeting, to be held in accordance with Article VI of its Charter, the Board shall elect a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and those so elected shall hold office until the regular annual meeting of the Directors to be held in September, 1955, or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. The President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be members of the Executive Committee. The VicePresident shall be a member of the Executive Committee, but shall have no vote thereon. The Executive Committee shall have the power, when the Board of Directors is not meeting, to: A. Act by and for the Board of Directors; B. Award Grant-in-Aid Awards based on criteria and specifications established by the Board of Directors; C. Award semesterly and yearly Scholarship Awards based on criteria and specifications established by the Board of Directors; D. Award Loans based on criteria and specifications and with repayment schedules established by the Board of Directors; and E. Construe, interpret and enforce these By-Laws.

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The Executive Committee may be called into session by the President or Secretary giving at least six (6) hours notice to all members of said Committee, but in no case during the 10-day period preceding a regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. A quorum shall be a majority of the voting members of the Executive Committee, and any decision shall be by unanimous vote. All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be subject to review by the Board of Directors. Subject to the foregoing, the Board of Directors may appoint such committees as it shall deem necessary, who shall hold their offices for such term and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board. Section 4. Any officer may be removed at any time by the vote of a majority of the total number of Directors. If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors. Two or more offices may be held by the same person, except that the offices of President and Secretary shall always be held by different persons. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation; he shall preside at all meetings of the Directors, shall have general control and management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. He shall execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts of the Corporation, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed, and except where the signing thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation. The Vice-President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall prescribe. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose, and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when required. He shall give or cause to be given notice of all special meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President. He shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation and affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when so affixed it shall be attested by his signature, or by the signature of the Treasurer. He shall in general perform all acts incident to the position of Secretary, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the funds and securities of the Corporation, and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books of the Corporation, and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the President and the Board of Directors, at the annual meetings of the Board or whenever they may require it, an account of all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. He shall in general perform all acts incident to the position of Treasurer, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. He shall, if required by the Board of Directors, give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of his duties, the expense of which bond shall be borne by the Corporation.

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ARTICLE IV: RESTRICTIONS Section 1. All awards, grants-in-aid or scholarships for those who are members or pledges of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega shall be awarded to persons in good standing. Good standing shall be defined as follows: A. Must be enrolled as a student at Kansas State University during the period specified; B. Must take and complete at least 12 hours, 9 of which are graded, during the period specified, unless exceptions are specified and allowed; C. For all officer awards, grants-in aid or scholarships, must attain a 2.500 grade point average for the previous semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included) and during entire term of office, unless a different grade point average is specified; D. Must live in the Chapter House during the period specified, unless approved Annexes are provided for and allowed; E. If an initiated member living in the Chapter House, must attend at least 75% of all Chapter Meetings during the period specified; F. If an initiated member attending Kansas State University but not living in the Chapter House, must attend at least 50% of all Chapter Meetings during the period specified;

G. Must have no financial obligations to any group or corporation associated with Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega or the National Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; and H. Shall not have been suspended from membership or pledgeship during the period specified. Section 2. All awards or scholarships for persons other than members or pledges of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega shall be awarded to persons in good standing. Good standing for students shall be defined as follows: A. Must be enrolled as a student at Kansas State University during the period specified; B. Must take and complete at least 12 hours, 9 of which are graded, during the period specified, unless exceptions are specified and allowed; and C. Must attain a 2.500 grade point average for the previous semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included), unless a different grade point average is specified. ARTICLE V: CHECKS Section 1. All checks, notes, drafts, bills of exchange, acceptances and other obligations or orders for the payment of money shall be signed by such officer or officers or person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate and in the absence of such designation they shall be signed by the President and the Treasurer.

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ARTICLE VI: FISCAL YEAR AND DISSOLUTION Section 1. Section 2. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin the first day of July in each year, and shall end of the thirtieth day of June of such year. Upon dissolution, the assets of this Corporation shall be distributed to the Kansas State University Foundation, for scholarships for qualified members of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. If Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity shall not exist, the Kansas State University Foundation shall utilize such assets for scholarships for qualified members of Greek-letter organizations at Kansas State University; except that if Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity is subsequently reestablished, then the Kansas State University Foundation shall resume utilization of such assets for scholarships for Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.

ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS Section 1. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed either (a) at any annual meeting of the Board of Directors, or (b) at any special meeting of the Board of Directors called for that purpose, by the vote of a majority of the total number of Directors.

*Endowment Fund Articles of Incorporation: See Book of Records Chapter 6 By-Laws Adopted: September 11, 1955

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CHAPTER 14 KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND AND KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AND ALPHA TAU OMEGA FOUNDATION CRITERIAS AND FORMULAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND THE ELMER D. McCOLLUM SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS AND THE L. ALLYN LAYBOURN MEMORIAL SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards are awarded by the Kansas State University Foundation from a directed donation that is immediately expendable, upon recommendation of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund (Endowment Fund) and The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards are awarded by the Kansas State University Foundation upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund to the University General Scholarship Committee. Both are awarded TWICE annually after the completion of the Fall Semester and Spring Semester. The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards are awarded ANNUALLY by the Endowment Fund and the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation after the completion of both the Kansas State University Fall and Spring Semesters. A. Each person in good standing meeting the following criteria shall receive The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Award, if the Chapter's Grade Point Average is equal to or above a 3.000 Grade Point Average during that completed semester: 1. 2. 3. 4. Been a member (or pledge who is subsequently initiated the next semester) of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega during the entire completed semester; Lived in the Chapter House or an approved Annex during the entire completed semester, with not more than eight (8) persons living in approved Annexes eligible; Been enrolled in and completed at least twelve (12) hours, nine (9) of which are graded, during the completed semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included); and Attained a grade point average of a 3.300 or above.

The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Award shall be $100 per person (amount is doubled if Chapter receives IFC Top Grades for semester). If the total awards exceed the total amount of funds available for any semester, the individual awards shall be pro rated. B. Each person meeting the above criteria for The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Award shall also receive The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Award in an amount equal to: The number of whole tenths the grade point average is above 3.300, multiplied by the number of graded hours completed, multiplied by $4.00, with an additional $100 for 4.000 grade point averages with a maximum for any individual McCollum Award of $600. If the total awards exceed the total amount of funds available for any semester, the individual awards shall be pro rated. C. FIVE persons who meet the above criteria for the Presidential and McCollum Awards for both Fall and Spring Semesters, have the highest COMBINED GPA for the previous Fall and Spring Semester and lived in the Chapter House shall receive The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Award . Combined GPA determined by dividing sum of all credits by sum of all graded hours during the completed Fall and Spring Semesters. Laybourn Plaque and $2,000.00 ($800.00 Endowment Fund and $1,200.00 ATO Foundation) for Top Grades. $1,300.00 ($700.00 Endowment Fund and $600.00 ATO Foundation) for First Runner-Up. $1,000.00 ($500.00 Endowment Fund and $500.00 ATO Foundation) for Second Runner-Up. $700.00 ($200.00 Endowment Fund and $500.00 ATO Foundation) for Third Runner-Up. $400.00 ($400.00 Endowment Fund and $0 ATO Foundation) for Fourth Runner-Up. Total of $5,400.00 ($2,600.00 Endowment Fund and $2,800.00 ATO Foundation).

Adopted by Executive Committee of Board of Directors on December 22, 1983; Amended April 1, 1989; Amended June 16, 1990; Amended June 23, 1991; Amended August 10, 1992; Amended January 21, 1993; Amended November 5, 1994; Amended December 10, 1995; Amended May 19, 1996; Amended November 2, 1996; Amended June 1, 1997; Amended July 18, 1998; Amended April 10, 1999; Amended January 16, 2000; Amended May 18, 2001; Amended June 6 and July 9, 2002; Amended February 19, 2003; Amended July 11, 2004; Amended February 15, 2005; Amended March 31, 2007; Amended October 28, 2009; Amended January 27, 2012.

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KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND PRESIDENTIAL AND McCOLLUM AWARDS CHART* Total Tenths that Individual GPA is 3.300 Grade Point Average or Above 1
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Grade 3.300 3.400 3.500 3.600 3.700 3.800 3.900 Point to to to to to to to 3.399 3.499 3.599 3.699 3.799 3.899 3.999 9 N u m b e r 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 o f 17 18 19 H o u r s 20 21 22 23 24 25 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $136 $140 $144 $148 $152 $156 $160 $164 $168 $172 $176 $180 $184 $188 $192 $196 $200 $172 $180 $188 $196 $204 $212 $220 $228 $236 $244 $252 $260 $268 $276 $284 $292 $300 $208 $220 $232 $244 $256 $268 $280 $292 $304 $316 $328 $340 $352 $364 $376 $388 $400 $244 $260 $276 $292 $308 $324 $340 $356 $372 $388 $404 $420 $436 $452 $468 $484 $500 $280 $300 $320 $340 $360 $380 $400 $420 $440 $460 $480 $500 $520 $540 $560 $580 $600 $316 $340 $364 $388 $412 $436 $460 $484 $508 $532 $556 $580 $604 $628 $652 $676 $700

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CHAPTER 15 ALPHA TAU OMEGA FOUNDATION AND KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND CRITERIA AND FORMULA FOR THE WILLIAM LLOYD MUIR II AND JOHN THOMAS MUIR MEMORIAL GRANT-IN-AID AWARDS The William Lloyd Muir II and John Thomas Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards are awarded by the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, upon recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund. Target percentages of 35% Educational Loans, 35% Estimated Future Yearly Deficit, 25% Individual GPA and 5% Activities are reflected in the following formula, based on Grant Applications completed and submitted by qualified applicants: From qualified Grant Applications submitted by members in good standing of Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, the Board determines the accurate, necessary and proper Educational Loans Currently Outstanding (Category 1), Estimated Future Yearly Deficit (Category 2), Individual GPA (Category 3) and Activities (Category 4). The Board determines maximum allowable expense limitations for Category 2. The Board will not include Category 1 grant funds received during the next year as projected income when determining Category 2. The Board will not include income earned during the school year as a part of Total Net Income. The Board will not consider any applicant whose accurate, necessary and proper Category 2 is a positive balance, unless a directed grant is given. The Board of Directors deducts the following percentages of the grant award for incompleteness, inaccuracy or lateness: 20% per day an application is late (5 days maximum); 5% per day the transcript is late (20% maximum); 1% for any major section or question left uncompleted or inaccurately completed (5% maximum). To determine Category 3, ascertain the number of whole 1/10th of a grade point that each applicant is above or below a 2.700 Grade Point Average for the previous Fall and Spring semester, averaged. Points are determined separately for Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4. In Category 1, 1 point is given for each $100 of Educational Loans Currently Outstanding. In Category 2, 1 point is given for each $50 in Estimated Future Yearly Deficit. In Category 3, 10 points are given for each whole 1/10th of a grade point that each applicant is above or below a 2.700 Grade Point Average for the previous Fall and Spring semester, averaged. In Category 4, up to 50 points may be given for Activities. Add Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4. With this weighted number, make lateness/inaccuracy percentage deductions specified above. Determine the final weighted number for each applicant. Total all final weighted numbers. Determine the total of the final weighted numbers. Determine the percentage that each applicants final weighted number is of the final weighted whole. Multiply this new percentage of the final weighted whole by the total dollars available. Each Officer of the Fund may utilize a 2% discretionary factor, plus and minus. The Board of Directors will add any directed grants-in-aid to any total. The result will be the Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Award for each applicant. No Award shall be for more than the established maximums, unless an additional directed grant is given. The Muir Memorial Cup and an Endowment Fund certificate is given to the top monetary recipient. All Muir Grant-in-Aid Awards are made jointly to the recipient and Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega (Chapter) and are to be used exclusively to offset the house bill (for those living in the Chapter the complete year) or annex fees (for those living in approved Annexes the complete year) of each recipient for that school year, unless a directed grant donation stipulates otherwise. If any recipient shall move out of the Chapter House during that school year or fail to pay the annex fees, the entire amount of the grant award shall be subject to forfeiture.

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Any surplus shall be promptly forfeited by the recipient to the Fund. Any substantive changes in the financial condition of, or information supplied by, any recipient shall be promptly reported by the recipient or any other person to the Board of Directors. No person shall be eligible for a Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Award unless they take and complete at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded) and attain at least a 2.500 grade point average during the previous Spring Semester and overall (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Endowment Fund will annually determine the amount of the total dollars available for Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards as 90% of the interest income/realized return on investments reported by the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation for the previous fiscal year. Maximum for Individual Award for Members Living in the Chapter House is $2,520 per year (1/2 of annual basic house bill), unless an additional directed grant is given. Maximum for Individual Award for Members Living in Approved Annexes is $525 per year (1/2 of total annex fees), unless an additional directed grant is given. Total Amount Available is $8,000, with not more than $800 of total for those in Approved Annexes.

Adopted by Executive Committee of Board of Directors on December 22, 1983; Amended April 1, 1989; Amended October 9, 1989; Amended June 16, 1990; Amended October 18, 1990; Amended June 6, 1991; Amended October 6, 1992; Amended January 12, 1993; Amended October 7, 1994; Amended November 4, 1995; Amended November 2, 1996; Amended June 1, 1997; Amended April 10, 1999; Amended July 12, 2003; Amended September 4, 2012. Total Amount Available adjusted annually by the Endowment Fund based on O Foundation Consolidated Report. Maximums Individual Awards adjusted annually by the Endowment Fund for basic house bill/annex fees increases.

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CHAPTER 16 KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND CRITERIAS ESTABLISHED FOR CONGRESSIONAL SCHOLAR AWARDS AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLAR AWARDS

1. CRITERIA FOR CONGRESSIONAL SCHOLAR AWARDS The Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund has established the following criteria for Congressional Scholar Awards determinations, based on Applications for Reimbursement completed and submitted by a qualified applicant, who: A. B. C. D. Shall be a member or pledge in good standing of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega; Shall submit such Application to the Endowment Fund on or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the adjournment of the Alpha Tau Omega Congress; Shall attach a receipt or other acceptable statement of his payment of the Registration Fee; In the case of a member, shall have lived in the Chapter House the previous spring semester; or in the case of a spring semester pledge or new pledge, shall have signed both a pledge card and a Contract to live in the Chapter House the next school year; In the case of a member or spring semester pledge, shall have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the previous spring semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included), or in the case of a new pledge, shall have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the previous year. Exceptions may be granted by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and Shall have successfully attended and participated in at least 80% of the activities of the Congress, including the Leadership Conference Sessions and Workshops, meetings called by the National President or other appropriate National Officer that included undergraduate members, and the Congress Opening and Closing Ceremonies; unless excused by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

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2. CRITERIA FOR REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLAR AWARDS The Board of Directors of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund has established the following criteria for Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards determinations, based on Applications for Reimbursement completed and submitted by a qualified applicant, who: A. B. C. D. Shall be a member or pledge in good standing of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega; Shall submit such Application to the Endowment Fund on or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the adjournment of the Alpha Tau Omega Regional Leadership Conference; Shall attach a receipt or other acceptable statement of his payment of the Registration Fee; In the case of a member, shall have lived in the Chapter House the previous fall semester; or in the case of a spring semester pledge or new pledge, shall have signed both a pledge card and a Housing Contract or Annex Agreement for the current semester; In the case of a member or spring semester pledge, shall have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the previous fall semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included), or in the case of a new pledge, shall have attained at least a 2.500 grade point average during the previous semester. Exceptions may be granted by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and Shall have successfully attended and participated in at least 80% of the activities of the Conference, including the Leadership Conference Sessions and Workshops, meetings called by the National President or other appropriate National Officer that included undergraduate members, and the Conference Opening and Closing; unless excused by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

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Application for Reimbursement of the Regional Leadership Conference Fee shall be submitted on forms provided by the Endowment Fund and shall contain at least the following: Name of Applicant, Pledge/Active Status, Year in School, Home Address and City, Date of Pledging, Date of Initiation (if applicable), Dates of the Meeting, Certification by the Applicant, and Verification by the President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Endowment Fund shall not be liable for payment of the Leadership Conference Fee of the President of the Chapter or delegate, as that is the responsibility of the Chapter. The Endowment Fund shall determine the number of qualified Applicants and make Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards of not more than $50 each to not more than twenty (20) qualified Applicants. The maximum amount available is $1,000 for Regional Leadership Conference Scholar Awards. Should there be more than twenty (20) qualified Applicants, the total shall be awarded pro rata to those qualified.

Adopted by Executive Committee of Board of Directors on May 29, 1985; Amended October 1, 1988; Amended February 9, 1991; Amended and Divided April 2, 1992; Amended April 17, 1994; Amended November 20, 1994; Amended May 19, 1996; Amended November 2, 1996; Amended June 1, 1997; Amended March 15, 1998; Amended July 12, 2003; Amended September 4, 2012.

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FOREWORD
NEW MEMBER SYLLABUS This New Member Syllabus is designed to assist you, the pledge of Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. It is hoped that this work will be improved each year, and that this improvement will aid in the building of the strongest chapter of any fraternity at Kansas State University and in the United States. It is further hoped that these lessons will be learned thoroughly and sincerely so that they may be applied to the practices of all pledges and actives of Alpha Tau Omega in an effort to strive for the ideals and principles that our Founders set forth for us to achieve. Study hard, work cheerfully, make great grades and help make Delta Theta a truly great chapter in Alpha Tau Omega. But most importantly, let us help you to help yourself become a truly great success.

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CHAPTER 20: DELTA THETA CHAPTER NEW MEMBER SYLLABUS Foreword Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. Section 5. Section 6. Section 7. Section 8. Section 9. Section 10. Section 11. Section 12. Section 13. Section 14. Section 15. Section 16. Section 17. Section 18. Section 19. Section 20. Section 21. Section 22. Section 23. Section 24. Section 25. Membership Education The Statement of Otis Allan Glazebrook Facts About Alpha Tau Omega General House Rules General Guidelines and Rules for All Members Study Program Rules ATO National Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations Concerning Hazing and Kansas Anti-Hazing Law Some Examples of Hazing a Pledge or Active Basic Expectations of Fraternity Membership Membership Education Committee

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Meet Your Pledge Brothers and Membership Education Chairmen; Pay Your Housebill; "Proper Alcohol Use"; Know By-Laws Concerning Controlled Substances and Risk Management; "Zero Tolerance Rules"; Know By-Laws Concerning Beer and Alcohol; Know House Rules; Know Board of Trustees Policies on Drinking and Driving, Alcohol Consumption, Retaliation and Pranks; Turn in and Post Class Schedules; Learn About Shared Room Responsibilities (Including Room Keys); "Activities Carnival" and Join a Group; Complete "Goal List" Names and Hometowns of Pledge Brothers; Meet Housemother; Meet Chairman/Members of Delta Theta Board of Trustees; "Alpha Talk"; "ATO Cheer"; "First Floor Hangout"; Nominate Class Officers Names of Chapter Members; Hometowns of First Floor Members; Greek Alphabet; Meet the Membership Education Committee; Election of Pledge Class Officers, Designation of Executive Committee; "Second Floor Hangout"; Begin Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Make Sure You Join a Campus Organization/Club/Activity Beginning Ideals; K-State Fraternities and Sororities; Meet Chapter Officers; Hometowns of Second Floor Members; "Third Floor Hangout"; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; "K-State Fight Song"; Delta Theta Home Page; Weekend Trip Funds The Common Bond: By-Laws/House Rules/National Bylaws/ Policies; Hometowns of Third Floor Members; Membership, Chapter and National Officers and Organizational Structure; IFC/PHC Policies; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Review with Housemother; Etiquette Rules Leading the Charge: Founding and Early National History; Statement of Otis Allan Glazebrook; "The ATO Creed"; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Meet with MEC; Peer Evaluations; Social Service Project; Etiquette Rules Later National History; "ATO Grace"; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules Local History; Chapter Awards, Scholarships, Grants, Memorials, Pictures, Plaques, Certificates, Locator and Summary; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules Making an Impression; Delta Theta Mission Statement; "Our Jewels"; Meet with MEC; Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules Being Involved (Chapter Involvement, Signature Evnets and Brother Involvement); "Sweetheart of ATO"; Finish Interviews and Collecting Signatures; Etiquette Rules "K-State Alma Mater"; "Old Alpha" Insignia National Awards; Always an ATO!

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1. MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION The purpose of membership education is to prepare all pledges completely and fully, NOT FOR PLEDGESHIP, BUT RATHER FOR ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP -AND BEYOND. So what you, the new member, need to know is not the nature of a pledge, for this existence is only temporary; but rather the character of a member. These traits are illuminated by the three stars of the pledge pin, which stand for SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, and CHARACTER. These are the active member's personal goals: development of a strong character and close friendships while working toward an academic degree. Being a "Tau" goes beyond the individual, though. Membership education should not only mold character, but should also prepare a pledge to become a part of the Chapter. Ideally, the Chapter is a single entity, men working together to achieve a common goal, ranging from a basketball game to a fund drive for a needy cause. This requires individuals who care for each other -- in fact, who care more for each other than themselves. Alpha Tau Omega is not an apartment house, but a living environment. Men bound together in such a brotherhood have a potential that goes far beyond eighty men living in the same building. This is what we hope you will learn in the coming semester; and at the end, you will be a part of it, lending your own special talents to making Alpha Tau Omega even stronger.

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2. STATEMENT OF OTIS ALLAN GLAZEBROOK "I, Otis Allan Glazebrook, eldest child of Larkin White Glazebrook and America Henry Bullington, was born in Richmond, Virginia, October 13, 1845, at the residence of my parents, corner of Second and East Clay Streets, Richmond, Virginia. After the surrender [at Appomattox Court House], the Institute and everything else being disorganized, I returned to my home in Richmond, and remained there until the fall of 1865. It was during this sojourn in Richmond that the thought matured of creating an organization, to have its starting point from the Institute, for the purpose of making a fraternal organization of young men, of a national character and entirely free from partisan or sectional bias. This thought first occurred to me in consequence of an interview with General Smith, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute and afterwards my father-in-law, in which he gave me a letter he had received from a Northern Greek Letter Fraternity, requesting him, General Smith, to put it in touch with an influential member of the Corps of Cadets, in order to further the re-establishing of their Chapters in the south, which had been discontinued on account of the Civil War. I told General Smith that under the circumstances I did not feel at that time I could sponsor the re-establishment of an organization then existing in the north, and of which I knew nothing personally, in the south. This ended the matter. I, however, kept this interview in my mind and determined that at the opportune time I would form a fraternity which would have for its object the bringing about of fraternal relations among all college men in the United States, independent of the north or south. Under this impetus I wrote a Constitution and Initiation Ritual, emphasizing and illustrating certain fundamental principles of a moral character, upon which I thought such an organization could be usefully and successfully founded. At that time I was not a member of any Masonic or other secret organization. I still had one more year to complete at the Virginia Military Institute, and it was my intention at the completion of my Institute course to take up the study of law as a profession. However, I was very much interested in religious matters and a confirmed member of the Episcopal Church. Having drafted the Constitution and Ritual in the shape of a secret work symbolizing the virtues upon which I proposed to base the organization, I considered the advisability of associating with me some one or more young men, and naturally turned to members of my own class who would return with me in the fall to the Institute. At that time Alfred Marshall of my class was residing in Richmond. He was the son of the British Consul at Richmond, and a close cadet friend of mine. Also at the time Erskine M. Ross, whose family was from Culpeper County, Virginia, was visiting Richmond, and although in the class ahead of mine, was a close personal friend. He had graduated from the Institute in 1864 and had determined to go to California to begin his career. As the most available men I invited Marshall and Ross to my house in Richmond, and I unfolded my plan and asked them if they would be wiling to join me in launching such an enterprise. After reading the draft of the Constitution and secret work, I requested them, if they approved, to sign their names after mine to the Constitution, which they consented to do, making no change whatever in the draft of the Constitution or the Ritual. I signed first, Marshall next and Ross last. I told them that I would take the Constitution and secret work to Lexington, and, as Marshall and myself were returning to the Institute at the opening of the fall term of 1865, we would inaugurate the enterprise by placing the first Chapter at the V. M. I. Ross, after a short stay in Richmond, went to California and made it his home. Upon our return to the Institute, Marshall and I selected from the Corps of Cadets a group of men who were the outstanding members of their respective classes. We called them together and informed them of our purpose, and upon their agreement I read them the draft of the Constitution and secret work, administering the oath to each one separately, and thus formed the Mother Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega. My impression is that I suggested that Marshall should preside as Worthy Master, as I would deliver an address, setting forth more fully the plan and purpose of the proposed organization which was in my mind, and which address was subsequently delivered in the form of an oration which I believe is to-day in the archives of the Fraternity. I had already made a sketch of a badge, the draft of which I had made in Richmond, choosing the form and the letters and the symbolism which appear on the face of the badge to-day. This badge was accepted without modification just as I presented it, and the number to meet the wants of the Alpha Chapter was ordered from the Jeweler Galt in Washington. The first badge (which I always wore as my pin) was sent to me for my approval and is now in the possession of my son, Dr. Glazebrook, of Washington.

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I was then called to church work in Baltimore, and while there organized and built the Holy Trinity Church, and where also I was in social connection with several Alpha Taus, which gave me the opportunity of again taking an active interest in Fraternity affairs. This I did, a Congress of Alpha Taus being held in Baltimore soon after my arrival. At that time and on the occasion of this conclave, Manne D. Humes, Joseph Anderson, Jr., I think, Thomas G. Hayes and others, active and energetic Alpha Taus, united with me in incorporating the organization. It was my hope that we could place a successful Chapter at Johns Hopkins University, and the effort was made but it was not successful on account of the peculiar clientele of that school. From the beginning of my resident in Baltimore I again became most actively associated in the conduct and the work of the Fraternity. At the Congress in Baltimore it was thought well to re-write the Constitution and more fully develop the Ritual. The work on the Constitution was committed to a committee, but I requested that the re-writing of the Initiation and Secret Work should be left to me alone, and promised that it would be completed in time to be presented at the next Congress of the Fraternity, whenever and wherever that should be called. After four years rectorship in Baltimore, I was called to Christ Church, Macon, Georgia, one of the important churches of the south, and I invited the next Congress to meet in my home in that city, which took place in 1880 and is now known as the Congress of that year. I began work on the Ritual as soon as I reached Macon, and before the meeting of that Congress had completed it in full, it having been prepared in my study, and had it ready for presentation at the meeting in 1880, where it was adopted without alteration. In this new Ritual the land-marks of the original Initiation were strictly adhered to so far as the oath and symbolism were concerned, emphasizing the virtues which were symbolized in the original draft and which I considered, and the Fraternity has always considered, fundamental, the very moral character and purpose of the Fraternity being contained in the symbolism of the first Ritual and emblazoned from the first on the face of the badge in the emblems that have always appeared thereupon. There are many interesting facts in connection with the personal careers and characters of my associates in the first two Chapters, upon which I would like to dwell, but I have not the time to do so at present. Suffice it to say that they were men of exceptional worth and mentality, in every way leading men in the Institutions as scholars and afterwards in their communities as citizens. It has been a special sorrow to me that I never saw my friend Erskine Ross, since the meeting between him, Marshall and myself in Richmond, when I submitted the original draft to them, and I regret exceedingly that his isolation of the Pacific Coast has prevented him from taking part in the development of the Fraternity. The closest and most fraternal relations were held between Marshall and myself from the time of our Institute acquaintance until his untimely death of yellow fever in Alabama. None of the original members of the Alpha Chapter were acquainted with organizations known as Greek Letter Fraternities, for none of them existed in the south at that time, and we were all very young, none having obtained his majority, certainly I had no knowledge whatever of secret organizations, not even having become a Mason until I was Chaplain to the University of Virginia."

I, OTIS ALLAN GLAZEBROOK, being a sane and sound mind, depose and say: That the attached Memorandum, drawn in Washington, D. C., U. S. A., on July 24, 1923, is a true and correct statement, and that I alone am the originator of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, the first Chapter of which was placed at the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, Virginia, U. S. A. I further testify that in the year 1865 I, at my father's residence in Richmond, Virginia, unaided wrote the Constitution and Secret Work of the above-mentioned Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Signed: Otis A. Glazebrook

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3. FACTS ABOUT ALPHA TAU OMEGA


NATIONALLY: Founded September 11, 1865, at Richmond, Virginia, by Otis Allan Glazebrook, Erskine Mayo Ross and Alfred Marshall, three Confederate Civil War cadets/soldiers, who hoped to bind up the Nation =s wounds by establishing a Apeace society@. More than 200,000 initiates and 140,000 living alumni in every state in the Nation and around the world. More than 135 Chapters and Colonies in 39 States, with over 6,500 undergraduate members. The first Fraternity in the Nation to abolish hazing and other pre-initiation activities and institute in their place a positive membership education program. Tenth-largest fraternity in number of initiates and tenth-largest in number of chapters. Recognized as a leader in the Greek-letter world through the establishment of "The LeaderShape 7 Institute", which teaches college-age students, both male and female, the art of leadership. Supports scholastic endeavors through the awarding of numerous national scholarships through The Alpha Tau Omega Foundation. Numerous business, government, religious and sports leaders in its membership, including 8 members of Congress, Len Dawson, Art Linkletter, and the chief executive officers of 14 of Fortune's 100.

LOCALLY: Established as a local organization known as the "Red Tie Club" on April 6, 1912, and as a local fraternity known as Alpha Theta Chi on October 15, 1917. Incorporated on February 19, 1920. Granted a National Charter as Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and installed on October 22 and 23, 1920. Delta Theta Chapter was the 106th Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega to be installed and the 73rd Chapter of the Fraternity in existence at that time. Founders of Delta Theta Chapter were Elmer D. McCollum, Walter W. Rodewald, Walter R. Horlacher, Carl F. Mershon, N. Dale Lund and Walter J. Rogers. Chapter Houses for the Red Tie Club, Alpha Theta Chi and Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega were located at: 1211 Moro (1912-1916), 1408 Laramie (1916-1917), 1404 Fairchild (1917-1918), 1408 Laramie (1918-1920), 1642 Fairchild (1920-1931), 1430 Fairchild (1931-1944), West Stadium (1944-1947), 1408 Denison (1947-1970), 1632 McCain Lane (1970-Present). The current Chapter House, owned by our Building Corporation, was constructed and dedicated in 1970. It is the only fraternity house at Kansas State University that has individual climate control in each of the 28 study/sleeping rooms and central air everywhere else. Major renovations occurred in 1978, 1986, 1994, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010. The Chapter House, contents and property are valued at over $2 million. The Chapter House was rededicated in October of 1995. The Chapter House was named "The Muir Family Chapter House" in November of 1990, in recognition of the past, present and continued contributions of the Muir Family, including Lloyd W. Muir and Myrtle B. Nixon Muir, Brother William L. (Bill) Muir II (1938), Brother John T. (Tom) Muir (1938) and Brother William L. (Bill) Muir III (1967) and Betty J. Muir Popa (1971). In 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 and again in 2005, the Chapter was recognized for overall excellence by our National Fraternity by the awarding of "The Top Chapter Award", which recognizes the best Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega in the Nation. In 2003, we were awarded The Top Chapter Runner-Up Award.

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In addition, the Chapter has also received " The True Merit Award " 32 of the 44 years of the Award's existence and Honorable Mention 8 times. That Award recognizes the top chapters of Alpha Tau Omega in the Nation. We have also been nationally recognized 20 times for the Best Communications Program, three times as having the Best Public Relations Program and once for the best Social Service Program. Four times in the last fifteen years, Chapter members have received " The National Thomas Arkle Clark Award" as the top Alpha Tau Omega undergraduate in the Nation. In 2003, the Chapter received "The National Award of Distinction " from the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), recognizing Delta Theta as the top undergraduate Chapter in North America (out of over 5,500 fraternity chapters). In 2004, Brother Andy Newton received an individual National Award of Distinction from the NIC. Our Chapter stresses a positive membership education program. During the semester of your pledgeship, constructive and educational activities and events are combined with social, scholastic and service-oriented programs. There is no hazing: not only doesn't it make any sense, it's illegal. But everything is not always books and studies. Social activities are planned and executed at times that do not conflict with studies. Functions, date parties, formals, date dashes, exchange dinners and other parties are scheduled throughout the year. Athletics are stressed but not mandated. Team and individual sports programs at Kansas State University are unlike any in the Nation B and ATO participates in them all! We consistently rank in the top 10 in intramurals, and the Chapter has more than one team entering in several events. Community and social service is important to ATO, both locally and nationally. We are service-oriented. From sponsoring Homeless-4-Hunger to co-sponsoring the Ali Kemp Bandstand ; from raising money for The Dream Factory or Cystic Fibrosis to projects at Sunset Zoo and Tuttle Creek State Park and the "Adopt-a-Highway" program B ATOs are there. Not only is there a tremendous amount of self-satisfaction, but the closeness and camaraderie is phenomenal. Homecoming is a great time of the year, and we are successful in the KSU Homecoming Competition. During the last 20 years, ATO has won the float competition 10 times and the overall trophy eight times B including 2011. Since it is a week-long activity and done with a sorority, we have fun too. The Chapter House houses 80 men in 25 three-man rooms and two Senior Suites. Pledges move rooms three times during the semester, with the goal of having them experience living on each of the three floors. Meals are served at the Chapter House and planned and prepared by our Catering Service. ATO is one of the only fraternities to have Sunday evening meals at the Chapter House. The Housing Contract provides for four quarterly payments of $1,360 (equivalent to $680 per month) or total B less if paid by the semester or year; plus a telecommunications fee (additional $80/semester or $160/year) that finances all computer access costs and telephone equipment and fees (except long distance). There is also a $100 semesterly social fee, $105 per semester for National liability insurance and $60.50 per semester for National membership dues. During the first year of membership, you will pay a $105 pledge fee and a $180 initiation fee. You will also pay $250 each of the years you live in the Chapter House and a $450 damage and fine deposit to our Building Corporation. Even though the Chapter House is the third-newest on campus, the costs are in the bottom third of KSU fraternities. Chapter members are as diverse in their backgrounds as you can imagine. They come from every part of Kansas and several other states. Every college at KSU is represented B and there is bound to be somebody in the Chapter who has taken that course that you are having trouble with! The Chapter prides itself on closeness and brotherhood B so there is no way you can get lost in the crowd. The Fall Pledge Class will number 25 or more and the Spring Pledge Class will be 8 or more; and both will be as diverse as the Chapter. Upon completion of your membership education program and approval by a vote of the Chapter members, initiation is held in the middle of January for Fall pledges and in the middle of August for Spring pledges. Needless to say, Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at Kansas State University is proud of our heritage, accomplishments, relative position of excellence at KSU and what the future has in store for us. But we need good, dedicated, caring, energetic people for the future. We welcome you to Delta Theta! The Chapter House address is 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, KS 66502-4657 . www.ksuato.org. The Chapter's Web Site is

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HR 1. HR 2. HR 3. ALL-HOUSE MEETINGS: There will be an All-House Meeting at least once every three weeks during the Fall and Spring Semesters and at least once during the Summer months. COURTESY: All pledges and actives shall show the utmost courtesy and respect to all persons, including alumni, actives, pledges and guests. ATO DRESS AND CLOTHING RESTRICTIONS AND INTERNET PROHIBITIONS: (a) (b) (c) The Pledge Button and Active Pin shall not be worn with sweatshirts, T-shirts, old jeans or cut-offs. Clothing with ATO-identifiable information (letters, symbols, logos or words) shall not be worn when drinking alcohol at a public location outside the Chapter House. No member or pledge shall post or allow to be posted pictures or information on any internet service that is accessible by the public (My Space, Facebook, etc.) that contains ATO-identifiable information, illegal acts, or conduct that violates Chapter ByLaws, Board of Trustees Policies, University or Interfraternity Council regulations or Alpha Tau Omega rules or regulations.

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GUESTS ENTERING CHAPTER HOUSE: When a guest comes to the front door, pledges and actives will answer the door immediately, invite the person inside, introduce themselves, ascertain the person's business, help them with their request and make them feel at home. KITCHEN HOURS AND ACCESS: (a) (b) The Kitchen will be closed and securely locked from 12:00 Midnight until 7:00 AM and all day on days when meals are not being served. No person, except the Kitchen Manager or the Catering employees, shall be in the Kitchen during periods when the Kitchen is closed.

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DINNER: Dinner is served at 5:45 PM Sunday through Thursday, inclusive (unless otherwise determined and announced by the President), except on days when meals are not served. SWEARING OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE: There will be no swearing or abusive language in the functional areas. FEMALE RESPECT: All pledges and actives will rise whenever a female enters or leaves a room, in respect of her. CONDUCT IN FUNCTIONAL AREAS: There will no scuffling, rough-housing, or destructive behavior in the functional areas. FIREWORKS PROHIBITION: The lighting of any fireworks is strictly prohibited in the Chapter House or on or around Chapter House property. ITEMS IN FUNCTIONAL AREAS: No clothing, books or other personal items are to be left in the functional areas. DEFINITION OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS: Functional areas are the Dining Room, the Living Room, the Kitchen, the First and Second Floor Entryway, the Hall of Honor and the Chapter Room/Library. ALCOHOL, CHEWING TOBACCO AND FOOD RESTRICTIONS: (a) (b) There will be no alcohol or tobacco chewing in the Hall of Honor, the Chapter Room/Library or the Living Room. There will be no food in the Hall of Honor or the Chapter Room/Library. There will be no food in the Living Room, except during overflow situations at formal dinners.

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SMOKING IN CHAPTER HOUSE PROHIBITION AND FINES: There will be no smoking in the Chapter House. A fine of at least twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be assessed to the member or pledge who violates or whose guest violates this rule. Such fine shall be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation.

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HR 15. HR 16. HR 17. HR 18. HR 19.

GLASS CONTAINER PROHIBITION: There will be no glass containers allowed on any Chapter House property outside the Chapter House. COURTESY (QUIET) HOURS: Courtesy (Quiet) hours will be enforced from 12:00 Midnight until 7:00 AM, Monday through Thursday; and 24-hours-a-day during both Dead Week and Finals Week. 24-HOURS-A-DAY COURTESY (QUIET) AREAS: The Hall of Honor and the Chapter Room/Library are designated Courtesy (Quiet) Areas 24-hours-a-day, except during Chapter Meetings, All-House Meetings, Pledge Meetings and committee meetings. ASSIGNMENT OF PARKING AND ROOMS: Parking locations and rooms will be assigned based on seniority. PARKING1 AND FINES: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) No member or pledge living in the Chapter House shall park a motor vehicle in any parking lot numbered location except in the location assigned. Annex members, annex pledges, and guests of any member or pledge living in the Chapter House shall only park in the visitor parking locations or on McCain Lane. No person except those assigned shall park in employee reserved parking. No person shall park in any location designated as "no parking". No person shall park in the driveway directly east of the Chapter House, as it is a critical Fire Lane and access for trash removal. A fine of five dollars ($5.00) shall be assessed to the member or pledge who violates or whose guest violates this rule. Such fine shall be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation.

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ANIMALS/PETS: All animals or pets are prohibited in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or adjacent property. Fish in aquariums will be allowed. ROOM CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Responsibility for the care, cleanliness and maintenance (other than capital improvements) of individual Sleeping Rooms shall be shared by all the occupants of such Room. INITIATION: Only actives and new initiates shall be allowed in the Chapter House on the day of initiation from after dinner until the closing of Chapter Meeting that evening. DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN ARTICLES: (a) (b) (c) All glasses, plates or silverware taken from the Dining Room or Kitchen shall be returned each day before Dinner and before the Kitchen closes. No other service or cooking pieces shall be taken from the Kitchen, except with the approval of the Kitchen Manager. All Dining Room tables and chairs shall remain in the Dining Room, except on a temporary basis with the approval of the House Manager.

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ATTIRE IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN AND FINES: (a) As the Chapter must comply with state and local health codes for a food-service establishment, all actives and pledges shall, at a minimum, wear a shirt, pants or shorts, and shoes in the Dining Room and Kitchen. A fine of five dollars ($5.00) shall be assessed to the member or pledge who violates this rule. Such fine shall be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. No active or pledge shall wear a hat during meals in the Dining Room.

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HOUSE RULES AND SUPPLEMENTARY RULES: All actives and pledges will be responsible for knowing and following these House Rules and any supplementary rules.2

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5. GENERAL GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR ALL MEMBERS MG 1. All actives and pledges will be responsible for knowing and following the House Rules plus these and any supplementary rules. Each active and pledge is responsible for his actions and those of other members and pledges. KITCHEN CREWS, ALL-HOUSE CLEANINGS AND HOUSE DUTIES: (A) Kitchen Crews: Actives will be assigned kitchen crew, by seniority. Pledges will be assigned to Sunday kitchen crew (because of Chapter Meeting). Actives and pledges (including holdovers) will report to the Kitchen by the time designated by the Kitchen Manager and complete their kitchen crew when assigned or find a replacement; otherwise, a make-up and/or fine may be assessed, in accordance with Chapter By-Laws. (B) All-House Cleanings: Actives and all pledges will be assigned to All-House cleaning crews. All actives and pledges (including holdovers) will participate in All-House cleaning crews when an All-House cleaning is called by the House Manager. All pledges and actives will perform and complete their duties as assigned by the House Manager or find a replacement; otherwise, a makeup and/or fine may be assessed. (C) House Duties: Each week, pledges (including holdovers) will be assigned a house duty. All house duties will be completed Monday through Thursday by 5:00PM and Friday through Sunday by 12:00 Noon and other times designated by the House Manager. If a pledge (including holdovers) is unable to perform his assigned duty, he must find his own replacement and inform the House Manager of his replacement; otherwise a make-up and/or fine may be assessed. MG 3. WEEKEND ABSENCES: Actives and pledges (including holdovers) are to arrange for all of their duties and responsibilities to be completed for them when leaving for a weekend; otherwise a make-up and/or fine may be assessed, in accordance with Chapter By-Laws. All pledges (including holdovers) are to notify the Membership Education Chairman and the House Manager if they are planning to go home any weekend. Robert's Rules of Order will take precedence during all active and pledge meetings. All actives and pledges will be expected to attend all house functions, social events and major intramural activities. In order that new members experience living on all three floors of the Chapter House, pledges will switch rooms twice during the semester: Beginning of the Sixth (6th) Week In-Residence And Beginning of the Twelfth (12th) Week In-Residence MG 7. MAKE-UPS AND FINES: Whenever Chapter By-Laws, House Rules or these rules prescribe a "make-up" or "fine" for actives or pledges, the President (with regard to actives), the Membership Education Chairman or the Membership Education Committee (with regard to pledges), the House Manager (with regard to house duties and cleaning), the Scholarship Chairman (with regard to scholarship), the Judicial Committee (with regard to actives and pledges), or the Pledge Class (by majority vote with regard to pledges) may assess the following:

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A. Make-Ups (1) (2) (3) A make-up in time and effort of the activity missed; or A social service project benefiting the community that involves the same amount of time as the activity missed; or A house improvement benefiting the Chapter in general (and not any individual or room) that involves the same amount of time as the activity missed. B. Fines (1) In addition to a "make-up", a minor fine to be determined or the amount prescribed by Chapter By-Laws or House Rules; or Without a "make-up", a major fine to be determined or the amount prescribed by Chapter By-Laws or House Rules. C. Generally Whenever Chapter By-Laws or House Rules specifically prescribe a "fine" for an active or pledge, a "make-up" may be substituted in lieu thereof by the Judicial Committee or other proper authority. All make-ups and fines hereunder are reviewable by the Judicial Committee, in accordance with Chapter By-Laws and the rules of the National Chancellor. MG 18. MEETINGS: Chapter Meetings, All-House Meetings and Pledge Meetings shall be attended unless the person is excused by the President or the Membership Education Chairman, as the case may be; otherwise a make-up and/or fine shall be assessed. (A) Chapter Meetings: Chapter Meetings are held in the Chapter Room and are for active Chapter members, except when the Pledge Class attends during the period from after the Opening to before the Closing. (B) All-House Meetings: All-House Meetings are held in the Chapter Room and are open to all actives and pledges. They are held many times during the school year. (C) Pledge Meetings: Pledge Meetings are held in the Chapter Room each Tuesday night immediately after the pledge test at 9:00 PM or at any other time previously announced by the Membership Education Chairman.

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ORDER OF MEETINGS: (A) Chapter Meetings: The Order of Business for Chapter Meetings is provided in the Ritual of the Fraternity: (1) Opening Ceremony (2) Roll Call (3) Minutes of Previous Meetings; and of All Other Meetings, the Minutes of Which Have Not Been Approved (4) Official Communications from National Officers and Other Officers (5) Reports of Committees (6) Unfinished Business (7) New Business (8) Initiations. (When the Chapter Meeting has been called for the specific purpose of initiating new members, the President may announce immediately after item (3) "the next order of business is Initiations.") (9) Election of Officers (10) Installation of Officers (11) Good of the Order (12) Announcements and Date of Next Meeting (13) Closing Ceremony (14) Singing of "Our Jewels" (B) Pledge Meetings: The Order of Business for Pledge Meetings is: Pledge Test (1) Exam on Previous Lesson (2) Explanation of Previous Lesson (3) Presentation of Next Week's Lesson Business Meeting (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Call to Order Roll Call Announcements Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) Reports of Pledge Class Officers (a) President (b) Vice-President (c) Chaplain (d) Treasurer (e) Secretary (f) Risk Management Officer (g) Social Chairman (h) Historian/Alumni Relations Officer (i) Sergeant-at-Arms (j) Doorkeeper (k) Social Service Coordinator (l) Pledge Class House Manager

17.18 Pledge Meetings (Concluded): (m) Homecoming Chairman (n) Philanthropy Chairman (o) Brotherhood Chairman (p) Recruitment Chairman (q) Scholarship Chairman (r) Intramurals Chairman (s) Campus Activities Coordinator (t) Campount Coordinator (u) Fundraising Chairman/Pop Machine (v) Other Officers Committee Reports General Business (a) Unfinished Business (b) New Business Remarks by the Membership Education Chairman Good of the Order Announcements and Date of Next Meeting Adjournment Singing of "Our Jewels"

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PLEDGE CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: With twelve members or more, the following seven Officers shall be the Pledge Class Executive Committee: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Vice-President (Chairman and votes only to break a tie) President Chaplain Treasurer Secretary Pledge Class House Manager Fundraising Chairman

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OFFICERS: (A) Chapter Officers: Chapter Officers shall be as provided in Chapter By-Laws: (1) President (Worthy Master) (2) Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) Assistant Vice-President(s) (3) Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) Assistant Chaplain(s) (4) Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer) Assistant Treasurer(s) (5) Secretary (Worthy Scribe) and Campus Activities Coordinator Assistant Secretary(ies) and Assistant Campus Activities Coordinator(s) (6) Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen Assistant Risk Management Officer(s) Assistant Social Chairman(men) (7) Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals) and Editor of Vintage Assistant Historian(s) and Assistant Editor(s) (8) Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) and BADD Duty Coordinator Assistant Sergeant(s)-at-Arms and Assistant BADD Duty Coordinator(s) (9) Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) and Resource Coordinator Assistant Doorkeeper(s) and Assistant Resource Coordinator(s)

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(10) Two Membership Education Chairmen (Fall and Spring) Assistant Membership Education Chairmen (11) Public Relations Officer Assistant Public Relations Officer(s) (12) Social Service Coordinator Assistant Social Service Coordinator(s) (13) Alumni Relations Officer Assistant Alumni Relations Officer(s) (14) House Manager Assistant House Manager/House Manager-Elect Assistant House Manager(s) (15) Annex Coordinator Assistant Annex Coordinator(s) (16) Philanthropy Chairman Assistant Philanthropy Chairman/Philanthropy Chairman-Elect Assistant Philanthropy Chairman(men) (17) Kitchen Manager Assistant Kitchen Manager(s) (18) Brotherhood Chairman Assistant Brotherhood Chairman(men) (19) Scholarship Chairman Assistant Scholarship Chairman(men) (20) Membership Recruitment Chairman Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen (21) Communications Officer Assistant Communications Officer(s) (22) Intramurals Chairman Assistant Intramurals Chairman(men) (23) Song Leader(s) (24) Undergraduate Member of the Board of Trustees (25) Mom's/Dad's/Parents' Weekend Coordinators (26) Homecoming Chairman(men) (27) Membership Education Committee At-Large Members (28) Judicial Committee At-Large Members (29) Scholarship Committee At-Large Members

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(B) Pledge Class Officers: The Pledge Class officers shall include but not be limited to: President Vice-President Chaplain Treasurer Secretary Risk Management Officer Social Chairman Historian/Alumni Relations Officer Sergeant-at-Arms Doorkeeper Social Service Coordinator House Manager Homecoming Chairman Philanthropy Chairman Brotherhood Chairman Recruitment Chairman Scholarship Chairman Intramurals Chairman Campus Activities Coordinator Fundraising Chairman/Pop Machine It is the goal of the Membership Education Program that all members, both pledge and active, will be selected to and shall serve in an office.

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6. STUDY PROGRAM RULES


College is very different from high school. We feel that new members need guidance and direction in proper study skills. The Study Program at Alpha Tau Omega is designed, through past experience and current trends, to assist the incoming new member towards the first phase of qualifying to initiation: namely to attain a 2.500 grade point average or better . This program is also intended to establish good study habits that will make you a scholastic asset to both Alpha Tau Omega and yourself. SR 1. All actives and pledges should be awake each school day in order to attend all classes . When not in class, actives and pledges should be studying on campus or in the Chapter House. Mandatory Study Hours for pledges (including those held over for academic reasons) are: Evenings : Daily: (Sunday thru Thursday) (Monday thru Friday) 6:30-8:30 PM 2 Other Hours 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
(Except When in Class)

Monitored Study on Campus or Chapter House Unmonitored Study Study on Campus or Chapter " " "

The Two Weeks Before First Round Tests : House

6:30-8:30 PM The Two Weeks Before Homecoming : 9:00 AM-3:00 PM


(Except When in Class)

6:30-8:30 PM

The Membership Education Chairman, his Assistants, Membership Education Committee and/or the Scholarship Chairman will supervise Evening Study Hours. SR 2. Courtesy (Quiet) Hours for all actives and pledges are: Sunday Evening through Friday Morning 6:30PM to 7:00AM and 24-Hours-a-Day in Chapter Room/Library and Hall of Honor (Except During Chapter and All-House Meetings, pledge Meetings and Committee Meetings) 24-Hours-a-Day in Entire Chapter House During Dead Week and Finals Week SR 3. SR 4. SR 5. SR 6. SR 7. Pledges will not be allowed in drinking establishments on Sunday through Thursday (inclusive), except for house functions. In order to properly monitor the scholastic progress of a new member, pledges will turn in personal grade reports at least twice semesterly for evaluation. In order to assure proper scholastic progress, Academic Mentors shall attend Study Hours at least once a week. Any pledge wishing to be involved in any recurring activity during study hall hours (including athletic leagues, jobs, etc.) must first receive permission from the Membership Education Committee. As outlined above, a minimum of 20 hours of studying are required each week; but each pledge should utilize other times of the day for studying, study with someone in his major or the same class, or study with his Pledge Father or Academic Mentor. All pledges will be in their rooms by 12:00 Midnight , Sunday through Thursday evenings (inclusive). All pledges be either in bed or studying by 12:30 AM, in order to attend all their classes on time the following morning.

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7. HAZING A. NATIONAL CHAPTER MINIMUM GUIDELINES OF OPERATIONS CONCERNING HAZING ATO National Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations B17. through B22. define and prohibit hazing: B17. B18. Hazing is prohibited. The term hazing is hereby defined to mean any or all of the following: Any willful act or practice by a member or pledge, directed against a member or pledge, which, with or without intent: (a) (b) Is likely, with reasonable possibility, to cause bodily harm or danger, offensive physical punishment or disturbing pain. Is likely to (1) compromise the dignity of a member or pledge, (2) cause embarrassment or shame to a member or pledge in public, (3) cause a member or pledge to be the object of malicious amusement or ridicule, or (4) cause psychological harm or substantial emotional strain. Will, unreasonably or unusually, impair a member's or pledge's academic efforts including, without limitation, depriving him of normal sleep.

(c) B19.

Any requirement by a member or pledge which compels a member or pledge to participate in any activity which is illegal, which is known by the compelling person to be contrary to a member's or pledge's moral or religious beliefs, or which is contrary to the rules or regulations of the member's or pledge's institution of learning. Any requirement by a member or pledge which compels or encourages a member or pledge to participate in any activity, the nature of which would make such an activity offensive and/or unacceptable to, or unlikely to be engaged in by, a prudent man. Any requirement, activity, or action which subjects a member or pledge to degrading, demeaning, or deliberately unpleasant and offensive treatment, whether physical or mental. Permission or approval by the person being hazed is not a defense. B. KANSAS ANTI-HAZING LAW

B20.

B21. B22.

1Kansas law (K.S.A. 21-3434) prohibits hazing and prescribes jail terms and/or fines: 21-3434 Promoting or permitting hazing. (a) No social or fraternal organization shall promote or permit hazing. (b) Hazing is intentionally, coercing, demanding or encouraging another person to perform as a condition of membership in a social or fraternal organization, any act which could reasonably be expected to result in great bodily harm, disfigurement or death or which is done in a manner whereby great bodily harm, disfigurement or death could be inflicted. (c) Promoting or permitting hazing is a class B nonperson misdemeanor. [ 6 months confinement and/or $1,000 fine] Members Manual 17.23

8. SOME EXAMPLES OF HAZING A PLEDGE OR ACTIVE Transporting him against his will Forcing him to eat or drink against his will Treating him in any degrading demeaning or deliberately unpleasant way Preventing class attendance or normal sleep Paddling or striking in any manner Staging any form of "lineup" Preventing normal personal hygiene Causing indecent exposure Requiring uncomfortable or embarrassing dress Purposefully and untruthfully making him believe that he may be rejected for membership Requiring forced calisthenics Blindfolding for any purpose related to hazing Requiring acts of servitude Asking or requiring him to sign a statement that he will willingly submit to hazing Conducting a Hell Week Requiring participation in any other activity unacceptable to a prudent man

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9. BASIC EXPECTATIONS OF FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), an association of all 66 National College Fraternities, of which Alpha Tau Omega is a charter member, has established and promulgated this Statement of Basic Expectations of Fraternity Membership. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. I will know and understand the ideals expressed in my fraternity ritual and will strive to incorporate them in my daily life. I will strive for academic achievement and practice academic integrity. I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore, I will not physically, mentally, psychologically or sexually abuse or haze any human being. I will protect the health and safety of all human beings. I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property. I will meet my financial obligations in a timely manner. I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will neither abuse nor support the abuse of alcohol. I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained. I will challenge all my fraternity members to abide by these fraternal expectations and will confront those who violate them.

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10. MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE 3 The Membership Education Committee (MEC) is composed of the following eleven (11) voting members: The two Membership Education Chairmen; the Scholarship Chairman; the House Manager; the President; the Vice-President; the Secretary; the Sergeant-at-Arms; the Doorkeeper; and two members appointed by the President with the consent of the Executive Committee. In addition, all past Presidents and past Membership Education Chairmen who are active Chapter members are ex-officio, non-voting members. Meeting of MEC are closed to all other members except those invited by the Committee. 3 The duties of the MEC are to serve as an advisory and judicial board for pledges. It also serves as a means of communications between pledges and actives and as a disciplinary authority. MEC works both ways: a pledge who is having troubles with an active can request a meeting of MEC and vice versa. Meetings concerning MEC during each semester shall consist of five types: MEC1. The full Membership Education Committee will meet on an organizational basis soon after the election and appointment of all its members, usually before the end of the third (3rd) academic week . The full MEC will select one of its members to preside at all meetings, determine the times of their meeting and discuss other organizational matters. At a Chapter Meeting at the end of the fifth (5th) academic week , discussion of all pledges (including holdovers) will be an item of business. Recommendations and suggestions from active Chapter members at that Meeting will be used by the full MEC in a meeting the next week with individual pledges. The full Membership Education Committee will meet with each pledge (including holdovers) on an individual basis during the sixth (6th) academic week . The full Membership Education Committee will meet with each pledge (including holdovers) on an individual basis before the end of the ninth (9th) academic week . Mid-term grades and academic progress will be evaluated. Corrective measures and improvement programs will be instituted for those whose mid-term grades are deficient. The Membership Education Chairman and/or his Assistants or the MEC may meet with a pledge (including holdovers) on an individual basis at any time for discussion of performance and any corrective action deemed appropriate. Such meetings are to be conducted in a collegial and friendly atmosphere, but may include frank discussion and possible sanctions, using procedures outlined in this Syllabus.4

MEC2.

MEC3. MEC4.

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1A. THE JOSEPH P. FANGMAN HONOR INITIATE AWARD AND THE MAUREEN P. NEWTON EXEMPLARY INITIATE AWARD The Honor Initiate Award was originally established in 1947 to recognize the new initiate with the highest grades in an Initiation Class. In 1992, the Award was renamed The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award for Brother Joseph P. Fangman, who was the Chapter's 1983 Honor Initiate. In 2008, The Maureen P. Newton Exemplary Initiate Award was created to honor the next highest grades in an Initiation Class. The criterias provide that any pledges eligible for initiation who meet the following qualifications: (1) Take and complete 12 graded hours with a 3.300 grade point average or above in any Initiation Class having at least eight (8) members, or a 4.000 grade point average no matter the size of the class; and Have the highest or next-highest grade point averages in that Initiation Class

(2)

will receive the Fangman Award of a $700 scholarship that includes a gold, pearl and sapphire Alpha Tau Omega Badge and an Honor Initiation Ceremony at the time of his initiation with his Initiation Class for highest grades; or the Newton Award of a $200 scholarship for the nexthighest grades.

B. THE MICHAEL J. BROWN MEMORIAL OUTSTANDING NEW MEMBER AWARD The Outstanding Pledge Award was originally established in 1978 to recognize the newly-initiated member who had done the most for the Pledge Class. In 1997, the Award was renamed The Outstanding New Member Award to more accurately reflect the Award's significance. In 1998, the Award was renamed The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award for Brother Michael J. Brown, who was killed in an automobile accident in July of 1998 and posthumously initiated on August 20, 1998. The Award is determined by a vote of the New Initiate Class, the Membership Education Chairman and Assistant Membership Chairmen and given by the Membership Education Chairman each semester. The recipient is made a member of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees during that next semester. In 1999, Brothers Daniel P. Cataldi and Nicholas H. Krier donated Brother Cataldi's Honor Initiate Badge to be used as The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Badge. It is to be worn by the Outstanding New Member during the next semester and then passed on by him to the next initiation class' Outstanding New Member Award recipient(s).

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12. SCHOLARSHIPS5 Fifty-six (56) different varieties of monetary scholarships are awarded to Alpha Tau Omega members and pledges and Kansas State University students-at-large in good standing 6 and faculty/administrators/staff. The Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund , a not-for-profit charitable foundation administered by a Board of Directors of 3 undergraduates and 9 alumni, awards or recommends the awarding of scholarships and grants-in-aid of $122,450 in even-numbered years and $119,450 in odd-numbered years. In addition to scholarships for good grades, pledge honors include, for the initiates who take and complete at least 12 graded hours with the two highest grade point averages of 3.300 or above in the initiation class, The Joseph P. Fangman Honor Initiate Award of a $700 scholarship that includes a jeweled Alpha Tau Omega Badge and an Honor Initiation, or The Maureen P. Newton Exemplary Initiate Award of $200. Each semester, The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards and The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards are given by the Kansas State University Foundation, both upon recommendation of our Endowment Fund, to the members (or pledges who are subsequently initiated the next semester) in good standing 6 living in the Chapter House or an approved Annex, with not more than 8 members or pledges living in an approved Annex eligible. Must take and complete at least 12 hours (9 of which are graded) during the previous Kansas State University semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included). The Presidential Scholastic Achievement Awards of $100 each are given to each person who attains a grade point average of 3.300 or above, but only if the Chapter Grade Point Average is equal to or above 3.000 (amount is doubled if Chapter receives IFC Top Grades for semester) . The Elmer D. McCollum Scholastic Excellence Awards are an additional scholarship of an amount equal to the number of whole tenths the grade point average is above 3.300 multiplied by the number of graded hours completed multiplied by $4.00, with an additional $100 for 4.000 grade point averages, with a maximum individual award of $600. The Presidential and McCollum Scholarship Awards combined total maximum amounts are $16,000 per semester or $32,000 annually. The five members living in the Chapter House meeting the criteria established for the Presidential and McCollum Awards with the highest GPAs for the school year receive The L. Allyn Laybourn Memorial Scholastic Excellence Awards jointly from the Endowment Fund and the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation. Yearly Top Grades receives a $2,000 scholarship, the First Runner-Up $1,300, the Second Runner-Up $1,000, the Third Runner-Up $700 and the Fourth Runner-Up $400. The Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, upon recommendation of the Endowment Fund, awards up to $8,000 per year to needy Chapter members in good standing 6 through The William Lloyd Muir II and John Thomas Muir Memorial Grant-in-Aid Awards. These Awards, based on need, scholarship, activities and fraternal and community leadership, are to offset house bills or annex expenses, and are made jointly to the member and the Chapter. Also, the Endowment Fund awards Founders' Memorial Senior Grant Awards to seniors who chose to continue living in the Chapter House. Also, the Endowment Fund, either solely or through the Kansas State University Foundation, awards to members in good standing 6 The Robert M. Bensman President's Awards ($1,150 per year), The Memorial Outstanding Class Awards annually ($500 Norris E. Holstrom Freshman Award, $500 Richard R. and Robert K. Sterrett Sophomore Award, $500 Dan G. Tinder Junior Award and $500 John E. Holstrom Senior Award), The Michael J. McKernan Memorial Outstanding Athlete Awards ($1,000, $700 and $300 annually), The Matthew L. Bretz Most Improved Scholarship Awards ($250 for two persons per semester or $1,000 per year ), The Elmer D. McCollum Best Room Scholarship Awards ($200 per semester or $400 per year), and twenty-two Awards to Chapter Officers: The Elmer D. McCollum Awards to the President (up to $5,000 per year ), Membership Recruitment Chairman (up to $5,000 per year ) and Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen (up to $500 per semester or $1,000 per year), The Richard E. Fagerberg Award to the Vice-President (up to $500 per semester or $1,000 per year ), The Allan D. Holiday, Jr. Award to the Treasurer (up to $5,000 per year ), The Kevin E. Kickhaefer and Timothy S. Berends Award to the Secretary (up to $250 per semester or $500 per year ), The Larry D. Marvel House Manager Awards to the House Manager (up to $1,250 per semester or $2,500 per year) and Assistant House Manager (up to $250 per semester or $500 per year ), The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award (up to $1,000 per

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summer), The Gary R. Cottrell and Russell W. Taddiken Social Service Coordinator Award (up to $1,600 per year ), The Ryan A. Newth Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen Awards (up to $1,000 for two persons per semester or $2,000 per year), The Henry F. Kupfer Memorial Kitchen Manager Award (up to $600 per semester or $1,200 per year ), The Guy W. Gross Scholarship Chairman Award (up to $400 per semester or $800 per year ), The Dale L. Duncan Memorial Philanthropy Chairman Award (up to $1,200 per year), The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award (up to $500 per semester or $1,000 per year), The Freeman Family Outstanding Major Officer Award (up to $100 per semester or $200 per year ), The Jonathan S. Kurche Historian Award (up to $1,000 per year), The Steven C. Johnson Chaplain Award (up to $500 per semester or $1,000 per year ), The Dikeman Family Alumni Relations Officer Award (up to $200 per semester or $400 per year ), The Benjamin B. Barnert Membership Education Chairman Award (up to $500 per semester or $1,000 per year) and The Michael K. Cormaci Public Relations Officer Award (up to $1,000 per year ). The Endowment Fund also awards $2,000 per year for The Jeffrey L. Gates Business Administration Award, $250 per year for The David L. Watson Education Award , $250 per year for The Christian J. Kelly Law School Award , $500 per year for The Robert A. (Alex) Rolfing Service to Mankind Award, $100 per semester or $200 per year for The Richard R. Harrison Outstanding Out-of- House Member Award, up to $3,000 in scholarships for the Alpha Tau Omega Congress during even-numbered years (for up to 20 members or pledges) and up to $1,000 per year in scholarships for the Alpha Tau Omega Regional Leadership Conference (for up to 20 members or pledges). The Endowment Fund, either solely or through the Kansas State University Foundation or the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, awards The William L. Muir III LeaderShape Awards and The Todd F. Lakin LeaderShape Awards (up to $15,000 per year ) to attend either The LeaderShape7 Institute in Illinois or Chapter-Based LeaderShape7 in Indiana, and The Tyler F. Newton Noah's Ark Awards (up to $1,000 per year ) to attend "Altitude" in Colorado. The Endowment Fund also awards the following annual scholarships to eligible students in good standing 6 of the University at large: The John E. Holstrom Alpha Tau Omega Architectural Scholarship of $1,000 to one student annually, The Stanley L. Winter Alpha Tau Omega K-State Union Leadership Scholarship of $1,000 each to two students annually, The William L. Muir II and John T. Muir Alpha Tau Omega Blue Key Leadership Scholarships of $1,000 each per year to one male member and one female member of Blue Key, The Wendy S. McCrary Alpha Tau Omega Chapter Sweetheart Scholarships of $200 each year to one or two females chosen by the Chapter as Chapter Sweetheart and The Michael E. Brown Alpha Tau Omega Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship of $1,000 per year to one member of Mortar Board and The Anthony L. Carter Alpha Tau Omega Service to Minorities Leadership Scholarship of $1,000 per year . The Endowment Fund also awards The Robert S. Krause Alpha Tau Omega Outstanding Campus Leader Award of $1,000 annually to one faculty member, administrator or staff person chosen by the Chapter. The KSU Foundation awards The John T. (Tom) Muir Outstanding Greek Athlete Award of $1,000 annually to the top intercollegiate athlete in good standing 6 who is a member of a fraternity or sorority. The Delta Theta Board of Trustees provides up to $900 per year for Life Loyal Tau memberships, up to $1,500 per year for Brotherhood Award rings and up to $7,500 per year for Senior Retreat Weekend; and our Alumni Association provides up to $4,000 annually for publication of the The Vintage , our alumni news magazine. So, alumni financial support for the Chapter amounts to almost $133,000 per year . In addition, over $310,000 annually is awarded through the National Alpha Tau Omega Foundation.
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For awards, grants-in-aid or scholarships to those who are members or pledges of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, being enrolled as a student at Kansas State University during the period specified; taking and completing at least 12 hours, 9 of which are graded, during the period specified, unless exceptions are specified and allowed; attaining a 2.500 for all officer awards or scholarships for the previous semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included), unless a different grade point average is specified; living in the Chapter House during the period specified, unless approved Annexes are provided for and allowed; if an initiated member living in the Chapter House, must attend at least 75% of all Chapter Meetings during the period specified; if an initiated member attending Kansas State University but not living in the Chapter House, must attend at least 50% of all Chapter Meetings during the period specified; having no financial obligations to any group or corporation associated with Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega or the National Fraternity; and not being suspended from membership or pledgeship during the period specified. For awards or scholarships to persons other than members or pledges of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega, being enrolled as a student at Kansas State University during the period specified; taking and completing at least 12 hours, 9 of which are graded, during the period specified, unless exceptions are specified and allowed; and attaining a 2.500 grade point average for the previous semester (no summer schools or summer intersessions included), unless a different grade point average is specified. See Also Chapter 13: Endowment Fund By-Laws.

Chapter Awards, Scholarships, Grants, Memorials and Certificates: See Also Chapter 12 "Good Standing", as defined in Article IV of the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund By-Laws, means:

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13. CHAPTER STATEMENT CONCERNING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES The Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity recognizes the existence of federal, state and local government laws which forbid the use or possession of narcotics (including marijuana) and dangerous drugs. In an effort to further underscore the dangers to the success of productive chapter organization and individual Fraternity leadership, no narcotics (including marijuana) and dangerous drugs shall be permitted in any Chapter House or chapter function of the Fraternity (See Also Chapter 7). In addition, Chapter By-Laws prohibit such activities and provides severe penalties: 1-2100 1-2110 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Possession, consumption, use or sale of controlled substances (including marijuana) is prohibited. In the case of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances (including marijuana) in the Chapter House, on Chapter property, or at a Chapter function or event, or in the case of sale of controlled substances (including marijuana) anywhere, the Cabinet shall terminate his housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. In the case of the first occurrence of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances (including marijuana) on adjacent property or at an event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, the Cabinet shall place the person on suspension and levy a fine of two hundred dollars ($200). In the case of the second occurrence of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances on adjacent property or at an event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, the Cabinet shall terminate his housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. In addition to the above, other discipline may be levied or invoked by the Cabinet, utilizing the rules of the National Chancellor.

1-2120

1-2130

1-2140

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14. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND PLEDGES New members (pledges) have a period of membership education in order to become totally acquainted with the Chapter, its history and all rules of the National Fraternity, the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, the Delta Theta Building Corporation, the Endowment Fund, the University and the Chapter. Chapter Bylaws 1-2100 through 1-2140 provide for punishment for possession, consumption, use or sale of controlled substances (including marijuana) in or around the Chapter House or at a Chapter function or event. The National Fraternity, the Delta Theta Building Corporation and the Chapter have adopted strong Statements Concerning Controlled Substances (See Pages 7.09, 7.10 and 7.11 and Section 13 previous). Also, the Delta Theta Board of Trustees and its Chairman possess and have exercised jurisdiction concerning controlled substances pursuant to the National Policies and Procedures and their Bylaws. In addition, the New Member Program has "Zero Tolerance Rules" for both pledges and actives concerning possession and/or consumption of controlled substances (including marijuana) by pledges anywhere outside the Chapter House or surrounding property. Such Rules include: PLEDGES CSP1. Any pledge who shall be discovered using, possessing or arrested for possession or consumption of any controlled substance (including marijuana) anywhere shall not be eligible to receive any scholarship, grant or award from the Chapter or the Endowment Fund for that semester; shall be placed on social suspension for ten (10) weeks; shall not attend the Weekend Trip sponsored by the Pledge Class; and shall not be eligible for initiation with his Pledge Class. In addition, he shall be fined $200 for the first offense and have his housing contract or annex agreement terminated for the second offense. ACTIVES CSA1. Any active who shall provide for or allow any pledge to consume any controlled substance (including marijuana) anywhere shall not be eligible to receive any scholarship or award from the Chapter or the Endowment Fund for that semester or any grant from the Endowment Fund for that year; shall be placed on social suspension for ten (10) weeks; shall forfeit his voting rights for the following semester; and shall not be eligible for election to office for one semester. In addition, he shall be fined $200 for the first offense and have his housing contract or annex agreement terminated for the second offense.

Please note that these are minimum penalties for pledges and actives who violate these Zero Tolerance Rules. These minimum penalties will be increased in quantity and scope if the violation involves death, injury, illegal sale or distribution, collusion or collaboration or the possibility of criminal penalties. An active or pledge may be suspended by the President and/or the Delta Theta Board of Trustees and may be required to move out of the Chapter House.
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15. PLEDGE FATHERS Early in the semester, each pledge will select an active as his Pledge Father. The Pledge Father serves in four capacities: friend, scholastic resource, communication link and social link. When you consider who to select as your Pledge Father, think of these four areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. Closeness: Your Pledge Father should be the person to whom you can speak freely and frankly about anything. Scholarship: Your Pledge Father should be someone that has some experience in the areas of study you have chosen. Communications: Your Pledge Father should be someone who is involved in the Chapter activities. Social: Your Pledge Father should be someone who is involved socially.

Your Pledge Father will lead you through your pledgeship and initiation into the Chapter and Fraternity, so choose an active best suited to help you achieve this. Your Pledge Father is bound by the following rules: PF 1. PF 2. Pledge Fathers are required to stay updated on their Pledge Son's grades and scholastic progress. Pledge Fathers are required to attend all Pledge Father/Pledge Son activities, unless excused in advance by the Membership Education Chairman.

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1 16. INTERVIEW/SIGNATURE RULES Each semester, each pledge interviews with in-house actives and secured their signature on a signature paddle. In order that this process not be abused, the following rules are established: ISR 1. ISR 2. ISR 3. ISR 4. ISR 5. ISR 6. ISR 7. Signatures will be readable first and last names written only in dark ink. No paddle will be used in any way other than for signatures. Giving of a signature shall not be subject to any performance, question or personal duty or action. Individuals will exchange information on each other. Signatures will not be contingent on any other person's previous signature. No signature paddle will be borrowed, hidden, taken, concealed, altered or defaced in any way. Only in-house actives' signatures are required.

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17. HELP WEEK There are three main reasons for a Help Week. The first and uppermost is that the Chapter wants to promote brotherhood within your Pledge Class. There are still some "cliques". During Help Week, you are given the opportunity to talk with some of your pledge brothers who you don't really know that well or haven't had a chance to talk to lately. Use Help Week to hang-out with someone different and strengthen the whole pledge class' brotherhood. The second reason is scholarship. We feel it is very important that all pledges get off to a good start academically in the Chapter. Thus, with good study habits and good grades, the Chapter as a whole will benefit in the long run. The third and final reason is the chance for the Pledge Class to show the Chapter that all of you want to be involved in this organization B that you want to be an ATO. Finally, Help Week is not a negative experience. It is a time that all pledges and actives work, play, study and participate as members of a great Fraternity. Participate in all of the Help Week activities. GENERAL RULES (Monday to and including Thursday): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Help Week begins Sunday Evening at 7:00 P.M. with the first Relevance Series. But the continuous activities begin Monday Morning at 8:00 A.M. and end on Thursday Evening at 9:00 P.M. Be up in time to go to study in the Library (2 nd Floor), arriving there by 8:00 A.M. Do not go from Chapter House to Union in one big group. Daily, during the period from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., study in the Library at all times when you are not in class or at lunch. Make sure you study! Attend all classes (no exceptions). Lunch in the Union for 1 hour. Return to the Chapter House at 3:00 P.M. to do All-House Project and House Duties. Dinner will be at 5:45 P.M. Normal Evening Study Hours will be from 6:15 P.M. to around 8:00 or 9:00 P.M. There will be no abuse of rules concerning quiet hours, alcohol consumption, television, phone calls, radio/stereo or girlfriends. Make sure you're in bed by 11:30 P.M. and get some quality sleep.

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HELP WEEK SPECIFIC DAILY EVENTS Sunday: Monday: 7:00 PM Informational Meeting and Relevance Series

Dress Sharp Casual 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Library Studying (2nd Floor) 11:30-12:30 PM Lunch Break (If you don't have afternoon classes, return to Chapter House for Project) By 2:55 PM Return to Chapter House 3:00-5:00 PM House Project and House Duties 5:45 PM Dinner 6:00-7:00 PM Relevance Series 7:00-9:00 PM Study Hours 9:00-10:30 PM Brotherhood Event 11:00 PM In Your Rooms Dress Sharp Casual 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Library Studying 11:30-12:30 PM Lunch Break By 2:55 PM Return to Chapter House 3:00-5:00 PM House Duties/Projects 5:45 PM Dinner 6:00-7:00 PM Relevance Series 7:00-9:00 PM Study Hours 9:00-11:00 PM Pledge Meeting/Test 11:00 PM In Your Rooms Dress Sharp Casual 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Union Studying 11:30-12:30 PM Lunch Break By 2:55 PM Return to Chapter House 3:00-5:00 PM House Duties 5:45 PM Dinner 6:00-7:00 PM Relevance Series 7:00-9:00 PM Study Hours 9:00-10:45 PM Brotherhood Activity 11:00 PM In Your Rooms Everyone Dress in ATO Letters 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Library Studying 11:30-12:30 PM Lunch Break 3:00 PM Bowling at the Union 4:30 PM Return to Chapter House 4:45-5:30 PM House Duties 5:45 PM Dinner 6:00-7:00 PM Relevance Series 7:00-9:00 PM Study Hours 9:00 PM Personal Time at Chapter House 11:00 PM In Your Rooms Go to Class, Eat Lunch, Study and Pack (Bus Loads Early Afternoon)

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18. WEEKEND TRIP RULES


The Weekend Trip is a planned and organized weekend trip outside Manhattan, beginning on a Friday night and ending Sunday. The Weekend Trip is to provide time for the pledge class to be together as a group. WT 1. WT 2. WT 3. WT 4. The Pledge Class must be accompanied by the Membership Education Chairman and his Assistants and at least one Chapter Advisor. Additional actives will only accompany when specifically asked by the Pledge Class, as space and funds permit. The Housemother and the President must be informed at least three weeks previous to the Weekend Trip. The Chapter shall be informed by the Membership Education Chairman at least two weeks previous. No member of the Pledge Class may miss any classes. The Pledge Class must return together on Sunday by 6:00 P.M., unless such time is extended by the Membership Education Chairman. The Pledge Class is responsible for all expenses. They must arrange, well in advance, for: (1) (2) (3) (4) WT 5. Group transportation. All travel shall be by bus (with a third-party driver responsible for the vehicle), plane and/or train, with no alcohol present whatsoever. No private vehicles may be used. Lodging. All lodging and costs thereof, including those of the actives and advisors accompanying, shall be arranged for by and be the responsibility of the Pledge Class. Meals. The Pledge Class shall be responsible to pay for all group meals and arrange the locations thereof. Activities. Group activities, visitations, tours and outings, shall be arranged for by the Pledge Class. The Pledge Class shall have a group meal Saturday evening.

By the end of the third week of the semester, every pledge will deposit with the Pledge Class Treasurer a check advance of at least $400 to the placed in the Pledge Class Treasury checking account to be used for expenses of the Weekend Trip. All Weekend Trip group expenses shall be paid from the Pledge Class Treasury checking account. The Pledge Class shall stay together in a group during the entire weekend, unless split-group events are approved in advance by the Membership Education Chairman. The Pledge Class shall have a Retreat during the Weekend Trip (see below). Pledges not able to go on the Weekend Trip must make arrangements with the Membership Education Chairman and the Chapter President.

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19. RETREATS
At least three times during the period of your pledgeship, you will have Pledge Class Retreats. These Retreats are opportunities for the Pledge Class to gather at a site outside the Chapter House to discuss feelings, interests, common items and concerns. Participation at all three Retreats is encouraged and attendance is required. Attendance by other persons, except as noted, is not permitted. PR 1. PR 2. On the Weekend Trip (see above), the Pledge Class shall assemble for a "Tau Talk" Retreat of at least 3 hours duration, attended only by the members of the Pledge Class and accompanying actives and alumni. On a Friday night, the Pledge Class shall have a Camp Out at a location previously determined to get to know each other better. The Camp Out shall be attended by the members of the Pledge Class and the Membership Education Chairman and his assistants. No other actives or alumni are permitted to attend, except with the expressed permission of the Membership Education Chairman and the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees. On an afternoon before initiation, the Pledge Class shall meet with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for a Pledge Class Retreat at a remote site (usually the K-State Student Union).

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20. ETIQUETTE RULES The manners of a gentleman can be obtained easily by merely being alert. The poise and ease developed through proper training are exhibited every minute of your everyday life. Knowing the ways of a gentleman will eliminate embarrassment, unhappy incidents, and can easily make a difference to you in even dollars and cents in the future. The Chapter will direct your progress, and additional information can be found in Chapter By-Laws and House Rules and "The Positive Experience ". ER 1. ER 2. ER 3. ER 4. Fill the head table first, then the other tables in order toward the rear. Escort all guests to and from the dining room. Be sure that they precede the chapter members. Do not be seated until ladies or other guests are seated. When with a lady, direct her to the chair to your right, and introduce her to everyone at the table before being seated. When the meal is finished, rise soon enough before the lady to pull her chair out as she rises. The person at the foot of each table will pour water or other beverage. When a person's glass is empty, ask them: "May I fill your glass, please?" or "May I give you some more water, please?" Ask the table head for more water when the pitcher is empty. Ask to be excused to refill the pitcher. Do not start to eat until all are served and the table head begins to eat. Do not start dessert until it has been served to all. Use silver in the order of arrangement. Follow the lead of the hostess, starting from the outside in. Eat as quietly as possible. Don't talk with a mouth full of food. Don't chew with the mouth open or take big bites. Do not spear food with the fork. When soup is served, dip away from the near edge of the bowl, and sip from the edge of the spoon quietly. The fork may be used for cutting soft foods and salads. Don't butter a whole piece of bread or roll. Break off a piece and hold it in your hand over the butter plate while buttering. The buttered piece should be no larger than two bites and should be eaten at one time. Use the knife for cutting only. When not in use, place it on the side of the plate with the cutting edge toward the center of the plate. When through with utensils, place them parallel in the center of the plate. Do not toy with silver or twirl your glass. Pass everything cross-handed. Be on the alert to pass food or condiments to others. Do not drink water in big gulps, nor tip your head back when drinking. Sit erect at all times.

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Keep your hands in your lap or at your sides when not using them. Never put your elbows on the table. When you desire something, say: "Please pass the (salt, pepper, gravy, butter, etc.)." All food and condiments start at the head of the table. Hold your fingers away from the rim of the object when passing. Talk at the table, be pleasant and engaging in a quiet, gentlemanly manner. boisterous and talk only about pleasant and appropriate subjects. Do not gulp or hurry while eating. Always be on time for meals. There is no smoking in the Chapter House for any reason. The napkin will be folded loosely and placed at the left of the plate when leaving the dining room after eating. If for any reason one leaves before the meal is finished but intends to return, the napkin is placed on your chair. If it is necessary to remove bones and seeds and so forth, remove with the fingers as inconspicuously as possible. If necessary to yawn, cough, sneeze, etc., use your napkin to hide it inconspicuously and turn your head away from the table. When excusing yourself, ask permission to be excused from the table head, then excuse yourself from the people at the table. If late, do not enter the dining room while the Grace is being sung. Do not help yourself to food from a container resting on the table. Pick it up, then help yourself. Dress shirts must always be worn when ties are stipulated for dinner dress. When a female enters or leaves the Dining Room, all persons in the room will rise. Within the limits of common sense and courtesy, your guest's desires will take priority over chapter or pledge rules. Everyone will, however, be expected to use this rule with discretion. Remove spoon from glass before drinking. Always unfold napkin to half and place in lap before serving starts. Never use fingers to push food onto fork. All food should be eaten with a fork except soup and dessert. Never cut up all your meat at one time. Only cut a couple of bites. When going through the buffet line, take only a single, average serving the first time through. Take seconds only when all others have had their first serving. Never be loud or

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21. THE CREED OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA "To bind men together in a brotherhood based on eternal and immutable principles, with a bond as strong as right itself and as lasting as humanity; to know no North, no South, no East, no West, but to know man as man, to teach that true men the world over should stand together and contend for the supremacy of good over evil; to teach not politics, but morals; to foster not partisanship, but the recognition of true merit wherever found; to have no narrower limits within which to work together for the elevation of man than the outlines of the world: these were the thoughts and hopes uppermost in the minds of the founders of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity." Otis Allan Glazebrook, 1880

22. ALPHA TAU OMEGA OATH OF PLEDGESHIP "I, in the presence of God and these witnesses, do most solemnly promise to learn the ideals and principles of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, and to maintain a high standard of personal conduct in accord with these principles. I shall not by word or act bring discredit, disgrace, or dishonor to my Chapter or my Fraternity, nor shall I suffer any Brother to do so. I further promise to walk uprightly before God and man, and to offer myself for initiation into full membership in the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity as soon as I may be qualified. So help me God."

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23. PLEDGE CLASS OFFICERS 2013 Spring Pledge Class Officers President/Risk Management Matthew R. (Matt) Moran Vice-President/Chaplain/Recruitment Tyler J. Swehla Treasurer/Fundraising/Public Relations Tucker J. Lewis Secretary/Historian/Intramurals Keith C. (K.C.) Gloe II Sergeant-at-Arms/PC House Manager/Doorkeeper Brett W. Zapletal

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24. MEMBERS OF THE 2013 SPRING PLEDGE CLASS Name Keith C. (K.C.) Gloe II Tucker J. Lewis Matthew R. (Matt) Moran Tyler J. Swehla Brett W. Zapletal Hometown Shawnee, Kansas Lenexa, Kansas Lenexa, Kansas Liberty, Missouri Manhattan, Kansas

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125. NEW PLEDGE CHECK LIST The following are requirements concerning New Pledges (with responsible officers also listed): 1,3,4 1,3,4 All new Pledges return to school at least by the Wednesday before the start of classes. Move into assigned room. The Chapter President, in consultation with the Membership Recruitment Chairman, assigns all new Pledges to rooms in the Chapter House. Twice thereafter during the semester, the Membership Education Chairman makes sure that all new Pledges are assigned to a different room in the Chapter House, with the goal of them experiencing living on all three floors (See MG 9. on Page 17.16). The Chapter Treasurer will issue your Housebill. Everyone pays all fees (Housebill, Pledge Fee, Social Fee, Damage/Fine Deposit, Telecommunications Fee, etc.) to the Chapter Treasurer before moving into the Chapter House (Summer Pledges will receive their Housebill during the Summer). All actives and pledges shall keep their housebill current and paid throughout the year or face disciplinary action by the Executive Committee (See Page 1.20). Also, make sure GreekBill for National Liability Insurance coverage has also been paid. The Chapter President makes sure that all new Pledges are formally pledged in the Formal Pledging Ceremony, which shall occur during the first few weeks of the semester. The Formal Pledging Ceremony is open to parents, relatives and friends, and can be in conjunction with Parents' Weekend, Father's Weekend or Mother's Weekend. The Chapter President makes sure that preparations have been made, including a reviewing of the Formal Pledging Ceremony with the Chapter Vice-President and Chaplain the day before. The Membership Education Chairman makes sure that all new Pledges are in attendance at the Formal Pledging Ceremony. The Chapter President makes sure that all actives are advised of the date and time of the Formal Pledging Ceremony; including all Pledge Fathers and makes sure that they are present to give the Pledge Button to their Pledge Sons. The Chapter President orders enough Pledge Buttons from the National Headquarters for all new Pledges well in advance of the Formal Pledging Ceremony. The Chapter President and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees will report information concerning the new Pledges to National Headquarters. They will give a copy to the Chapter Treasurer. The Chapter Treasurer will forward each new Pledges' pledge fee to the National Headquarters. National Headquarters will mail new Pledges' Positive Experience book upon receipt of correct pledge fees (usually 2 weeks).

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INTRODUCTION WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4. Meet and get to know your Pledge Brothers. Meet and get to know the Membership Education Chairman and his Assistants. Read and review in its entirety this Chapter 17 of the "Members Manual": Delta Theta Chapter New Member Syllabus. Pay your Housebill (including Pledge Fee, Damage/Fine Deposit, Social Fee and Telecommunications Fee) to the Chapter Treasurer. If you are paying quarterly, pay your Housebill on the 1st of every quarter during the Contract period. When you get your National Insurance statement from GreekBill, pay the amount immediately (there is a $35 late charge if not paid on time). Sign your Housing Contract or Annex Agreement (as the case may be), if you haven't already. Risk Management Officer and Membership Education Chairman make presentation on "Proper Alcohol Use" at beginning of semester. All members are held responsible for their actions, pledges and actives alike. Hard alcohol and shots are a major college problem so your actions as a new member are critical to your and our reputation and campus standing. Not following the rules and/or over-consumption or dangerous activities will result in actions being taken by the Membership Education Committee and/or the Membership Education Chairman. Be safe and be smart! Read, know and absorb Chapter By-Laws Concerning Controlled Substances: 1-2100 1-2110 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Possession, consumption, use or sale of controlled substances (including marijuana) is prohibited. In the case of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances (including marijuana) in the Chapter House, on Chapter property, or at a Chapter function or event, or in the case of sale of controlled substances (including marijuana) anywhere, the Executive Committee shall terminate his housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. In the case of the first occurrence of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances (including marijuana) on adjacent property or at an event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, the Executive Committee shall place the person on probation and levy a fine of two hundred dollars ($200). In the case of the second occurrence of possession, consumption or use of controlled substances on adjacent property or at an event an observer would associate with the Fraternity, the Executive Committee shall terminate his housing contract and the person shall move out of the Chapter House immediately. In addition to the above, other discipline may be levied or invoked by the Cabinet, utilizing the rules of the National Chancellor.

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Read and know Chapter 7 of the "Members Manual": Risk Management and Liability. Read and know the Statement of the National Fraternity and the Declaration of the Building Corporation, both of which deal with violations of laws concerning controlled substances (including marijuana) (See Chapter 7 of the "Members Manual"). Read and know the Chapter's "Zero Tolerance Rules" concerning controlled substances (See Sections 13 and 14 previous).

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Read and know Chapter By-Laws Concerning Beer and Alcohol: 1-2000 BEER AND ALCOHOL: Possession and consumption of beer and alcohol shall be regulated by the Cabinet, and all policies shall be in line with those regulations established by the National Fraternity and the Interfraternity Council of Kansas State University. No beer or alcohol may be purchased from chapter funds. No beer or alcohol may be purchased through a coordinated effort by any active or pledge in the name of or on behalf of the Chapter. No hard alcohol may be possessed or consumed in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property or surrounding property or at any Chapter social function. "Hard alcohol" is defined as any alcohol containing more than 26 proof (13%). No person shall possess, in the Chapter House or on Chapter House property or surrounding property, any alcohol container other than for beer or wine. Kegs are prohibited in the Chapter House or on Chapter property or adjacent property, except when utilized and maintained by a licensed, third-party vendor at a registered social function. Any person violating 1-2010 through 1-2030 for the first offense shall be fined a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100). For the second offense, the person shall be placed on social suspension for sixteen (16) weeks and be fined two hundred dollars ($200), which will be levied directly against the person or assessed against their damage and fine deposit held by the Building Corporation. For the third offense, the Cabinet shall terminate his housing contract or annex agreement immediately and refer the matter to the Board of Trustees. No recruit or potential recruit shall be invited to or attend any Chapter party, function or social event, whether within or outside the Chapter House, where beer or alcohol is present. No active or pledge shall provide, supply, purchase for or give beer or alcohol to any recruit or potential recruit.

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10. Read and know the General House Rules (See Chapter 2 of the "Members Manual" or Page 17.13). 11. Know that the Delta Theta Board of Trustees has established a Policy on Drinking and Driving that prescribes severe penalties for members and pledges who are arrested and convicted or receive diversion for driving under the influence (See Chapter 5 of the "Members Manual"). 12. Know that the Delta Theta Board of Trustees has also established Policies Concerning Alcohol Consumption, Retaliation and Pranks that prescribe severe penalties for members and pledges who are arrested and convicted or receive diversion for certain acts (See Chapter 5 of the "Members Manual"). 13. Turn in Class Schedule to Membership Education Chairman and post it in your Sleeping Room. 14. Know that each person in a Sleeping Room has equal rights and responsibilities, including cleanliness, storage space and access. All persons in a Sleeping Room shall have a key to that room and pledges will transfer that key to the next occupant when they change Sleeping Rooms during the semester. 15. Attend the "Activities Carnival" and/or sign up for a campus organization/club/activity (such as Quest, Student Governing Association, College-based organization or any club). 16. Complete a "Goal List" for the semester, containing at least three personal and four Pledge Class "Goals".

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WEEK 1 1. 2. 3. Learn and know the Names, Hometowns and Majors of your Pledge Brothers (See Page 17.45). Read and know Chapters 1 and 2 of "The Positive Experience ": Welcome to ATO and Taking Pride. Get to know the Chairman and members of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees: "Alpha Talk" . a. b. c. Review Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity History and Achievements Review Delta Theta History and Achievements Explain Four Corporations Associated with the Chapter and Each of Their Responsibilities 1. Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega (Chapter) 2. Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association (Alumni Association) 3. Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation (Building Corporation) 4. Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund (Endowment Fund) Explain Board of Trustees and Chairman's Role Explain the Five Board Policies of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees (Handout Provided) 1. Semesterly and Yearly Grades 2. Drinking and Driving 3. Alcohol Consumption 4. Retaliation 5. Pranks Explain Building Corporation Declaration on Controlled Substances Review National Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives, Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations, IFC Policies and Chapter By-Laws Review Chapter House Rules (including Parking and ATO-Identifiable Information) Review Building Corporation Chapter House Rules and Regulations (including fines) Review Pledge Semester

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Learn and know that membership in Alpha Tau Omega is: a. b. c. A Lifetime Commitment to the Brotherhood A Four-Year College Financial Commitment (whether in-house or out-of house) A Commitment to Live in the Chapter House for at least 2 Complete Contract Years

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Learn and know how to write and spell the Fraternity's name: Alpha Tau Omega (). Learn and know how to write and spell the Chapter's name: Delta Theta (). Learn the "ATO Cheer": "Roo, Rah, Rega, Alpha Tau Omega. Hip Hoorah, Hip Hoorah, Three Cheers for Alpha Tau, A. T. O."

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WEEK 2 1. 2. 3. Learn and know the Names of All Chapter members. Learn and know the Hometowns and Majors of all First Floor members. Learn and know the Greek Alphabet: I 4. 5. 6. 7. Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega

Learn and know the composition, duties and responsibilities of the Membership Education Committee (See Page 17.25). Meet and get to know the recently-selected Membership Education Committee. Election of Pledge Class Officers (See Page 17.20). New Pledge Class Treasurer goes with previous semester's Pledge Class Treasurer to change signature authorization at bank where Pledge Class checking account is located. He assumes all financial authority for all deposits and checks. Pledge Class Executive Committee meets with Membership Education Chairman. Begin Interviews and Collecting Signatures.

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10. Visit every room on Second Floor for "Second Floor Hangout". 11. Make sure you're involved in a campus organization/club/activity.

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WEEK 3 1. 2. Read and know Chapter 3 of "The Positive Experience ": The Beginning Ideals. Learn and know the names of all the Sororities and 15 of the Fraternities at Kansas State University: Sororities Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternities Acacia Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Tau Omega Beta Sigma Psi Beta Theta Pi 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Meet and get to know key Chapter Officers. Learn and know the Hometown and Majors of all Second Floor members. Visit every room on Third Floor for "Third Floor Hangout". Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures. Learn and know the "Kansas State University Fight Song", written in 1927: "Fight, you K-State Wildcats, For Alma Mater, fight (fight, fight, fight); Glory in the combat for the purple and the white. Faithful to our colors, We will ever be Fighting, ever fighting, for a Wildcat victory! Go State!" 8. 9. Know that the Delta http://www.ksuato.org Theta Chapter's Home Page address on the Worldwide Web is: Fraternities (Concluded) Delta Chi Delta Lambda Phi Delta Sigma Phi Delta Upsilon FarmHouse Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Pi Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Xi Triangle

Write a check for at least $400 to the ATO Pledge Class to help finance the Weekend Trip (See Page 17.37). Give the check to the Pledge Class Treasurer before the next meeting this is a mandatory first payment. Pledge Class Treasurer will deposit all checks in the Pledge Class Treasury and notify the Membership Education Chairman and the Chairman of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees when all checks are received and deposited.

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WEEK 4 Membership, Chapter and National Officers and Organizational Structure 1. Read and know Pages 87 through 96 of " The Positive Experience ": The Common Board, General Assembly, Board of Directors, National Fraternity Staff, National Chancellor, Volunteers, Boards of Trustees, House Corporations, Life Loyal Tau and ATO Foundation. Read and know Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the "Members Manual": Chapter By-Laws; House Rules; National Bylaws; and Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives, Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations, Rules of the General Assembly and Rules of the National Chancellor. Learn and know the Hometown and Majors of all Third Floor members. Learn and know the requirements for initiation and membership:
a. b. c. d. e. Must be accepted by a vote of the active chapter (See Chapter 9). Must be approved by the Board of Trustees. Must have no outstanding debt to the chapter. Must meet the scholastic requirements of the chapter (at least a 2.500 GPA for that semester for initiation and 2.000 to remain a pledge#). Must meet the scholastic requirements of the university.

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Learn and know who are the voting members of the General Assembly:
a. b. c. d. e. f. One delegate from each chapter in good standing. One delegate from each alumni association in good standing. The National President, National Chaplain and members of the Board of Directors. Past National Presidents and Past National Chancellors who served a full term of office. The Chairman or other member of each Board of Trustees. National Officers Emeritus.

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Learn and know that the National Board of Directors consists of the following members:
a. Twelve voting members: i. ii. iii. b. The National President (who votes only in case of a tie) is Chairman and is elected by the General Assembly to a term of two years; Eight (8) alumni members are elected by the General Assembly to staggered terms of four years; and Three (3) undergraduate members are elected by the General Assembly or the Board of Directors to staggered terms of two years.

Three ex-officio, non-voting members: i. ii. iii. The National Chaplain, who is elected by the General Assembly; The National Treasurer*; and The National Secretary*.

The National Board of Directors elects the National Vice-President, the National Treasurer and the National Secretary. The Board of Directors governs the Fraternity when the General Assembly is not in session, enacts Policies and Procedures and appoints the Chief Executive Officer. The National Board of Directors was created with the governmental consolidation and reforms of 1990.
#Chapter By-Laws 6-4110 provides that any pledge who does not attain at least a 2.000 grade point average during the semester of his pledgeshipshall be depledged immediately at the end of that semester. *These officers are ex-officio, non-voting members of the Board of Directors unless they are voting members elected by the General Assembly.

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Learn and know the National Officers of the Fraternity, their Ritual titles and the person occupying each office:
a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. National President (Worthy Grand Chief) National Vice-President (Worthy Grand Marshal) National Chaplain (Worthy Grand Chaplain) National Treasurer (Worthy Grand Keeper of Exchequer) National Secretary (Worthy Grand Scribe) National Historian (Worthy Grand Keeper of Annals) National Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Grand Usher) National Doorkeeper (Worthy Grand Sentinel) Jeffrey G. Busch Timothy W. Clipson Reverend G. Comforted Keen James C. (Jim) Spooner William L. (Bill) Muir III John M. (Miles) Buchanan Cody M. Anderson Zachary C. (Zack) McQuiston

Know that a member of Delta Theta serves as a National Officer: National Secretary Bill Muir. 8. Learn and know that the National Chancellor is Thomas M. (Tom) Schneider. The National Chancellor is the judiciary of the Fraternity and is elected to a term of four years by the General Assembly. He has the final decision and say over judicial matters. Learn and know that the Chief Executive Officer is Wynn R. Smiley. He is appointed by the Board of Directors, is in charge of the National Headquarters and staff and is the chief executive officer of the Fraternity.

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a. b. c. d. e. f-g. h. i. j. k-l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. President (Worthy Master) Vice-President (Worthy Marshal) Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain) Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer) Secretary (Worthy Scribe) and Campus Activities Coordinator Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals)H Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher) and BADD Duty Coordinator Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel) and Resource Coordinator Membership Education Chairmen Public Relations Officer Social Service Coordinator Alumni Relations Officer House ManagerHM Annex Coordinator Philanthropy Chairman Kitchen Manager Brotherhood Chairman Scholarship Chairman Membership Recruitment Chairman Communications Officer Brendan R. Carney Benjamin D. (Ben) Fangman Mackenzie J. (Mack) Valentine David A. (Dave) Biggs Patrick D. (Pat) Keck Reid P. FryeR Jordan M. CarneyS Eli J. M. Schrock Robert L. (Luke) Schnefke Eric A. Carlson Jordan M. CarneyN Matthew A. (Matt) Ribble Joseph R. (Joe) Oaks Grant P. Jackson Ryan J. Mustain Kyle J. Heffern John R. Reinert Ryan C. Lingle Kyle M. Pfautsch Dylan A. Koch Kyle D. Kramer Nathan D. (Nate) Kalberer Zachary A. (Zack) Zivnuska

Together, these 23 officers are the Executive Committee B the Board of Directors B of the Chapter, which is a Kansas not-for-profit corporation. All of these officers are elected by the Chapter; except for the Membership Recruitment Chairman, who is selected by a vote of the Chapter and appointed by the President, and except for the Communications Officer, who is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee. All of these officers, except the President, Treasurer, two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen, Historian, two Membership Education Chairmen, Alumni Relations Officer, Scholarship Chairman and Membership Recruitment Chairman, serve terms of one semester. The President, Treasurer, two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen, Historian, two Membership Education Chairmen, Alumni Relations Officer, Scholarship Chairman and Membership Recruitment Chairman serve terms of one year.

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The Historian H is elected and installed with other elected officers in the Spring semester and serves a year term as Historian beginning the first day of the Fall semester. The House Manager HM is elected and installed with other elected officers each semester, serves that semester as Assistant House Manager and serves a semester term as House Manager beginning the first day of the next semester. The Philanthropy Chairman P is elected and installed with other elected officers each semester, serves that semester as Assistant Philanthropy Chairman and serves a semester term as Philanthropy Chairman beginning the first day of the next semester. All of the above members of the Executive Committee have one vote; except for the Vice-President (Chairman), who only votes if they are equally divided; and except for the non-serving Membership Education Chairman N. One Risk Management Officer/Social Chairman shall be elected and installed with other elected officers each semester: one shall serve that semester as Risk Management Officer R, Assistant Social Chairman and GAMMA representative; and shall serve a semester term as Social Chairman S beginning the first day of the next semester. All other appointive officers, committee chairmen and assistant chairmen are ex officio members of the Executive Committee, without vote. The Executive Committee is empowered to delegate and act for the Chapter when it is impossible or impractical for that body to meet and to construe, interpret and enforce the Chapter By-Laws, unless otherwise provided in the By-Laws. They act on most appointments of the President, appropriate for unbudgeted items and have other specific powers outlined in the Chapter By-Laws. 11. Learn and know that the Chaplain (Chairman), President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Historian, Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper (the eight "Worthy" Officers) are the Cabinet, which is the long-range planning com-mittee of the Chapter. It also advises the President, handles issues involving controlled substances, encourages and monitors achievements by the Chapter, fires Chapter employees and dismisses appointive officers, and handles emergency business. 12. Learn and know that the Judicial Committee is composed of the Vice-President (Chairman), President, Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary, Sergeant-at-Arms, Doorkeeper and three other Chapter members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee. The Judicial Committee determines and handles items involving alcohol policies and hears all reports for fines for actives and pledges and makes a decision on all of these items. 13. Learn and know that the Risk Management Committee is composed of the two Risk Management Officers/Social Chairmen (Co-Chairmen), President, Vice-President, Chaplain and Treasurer. The Risk Management Committee is responsible for planning and coordination of all social activities of the Chapter and evaluates each social activity after its completion. 14. Learn and know that some of the committees which the President appoints are:
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The President appoints the Chairman and Assistant Chairman of these and other committees, with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee (unless Chapter By-Laws provide otherwise). The President possesses the sole power to appoint members to these and other committees unless the Chapter By-Laws provide for an officer to automatically be on a committee. All actives and pledges are appointed to one or more committees, except where there is a conflict or time concerns. 15. Learn and know the following appointed officers and the persons appointed to those positions:
a. b. c. Intramurals Chairman Song Leader Mom's Weekend Coordinator Dylan S. Splichal Matthew J. (Matt) Kieffer Drew T. Nuckolls

and the following assistant officers and at-large members of committees provided in Chapter By-Laws and the persons appointed to those positions:
d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z. z. aa. bb. Assistant Vice-President Assistant Chaplain Assistant TreasurerAT/Treasurer-elect Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Campus Activities Coordinators Assistant Social Chairmen Assistant Risk Management Officer Assistant HistorianAH/Historian-elect Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms/Assistant BADD Duty Coordinator Assistant Resource Coordinators Assistant Membership Education Chairmen Assistant Public Relations Officers Assistant Social Service Coordinator Assistant Alumni Relations OfficersAR Assistant House ManagerAHM Assistant House Managers (Floor Managers) Assistant Annex Coordinator Assistant Philanthropy ChairmanAP/Philanthropy Chairman-elect Assistant Philanthropy Chairman Assistant Kitchen Manager Assistant Brotherhood Chairman Assistant Scholarship Chairman Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen Assistant Communications Officer Assistant Intramurals Chairmen Assistant Song Leader Membership Education Committee At-Large Members Judicial Committee At-Large Members Scholarship Committee At-Large Member Jacob N. (Jake) Edwards Thomas P. Hoopes Patrick L. (Pat) Bennett Alexander J. (Alex) McKean Michael J. (Mike) Miller Neal W. Haas Evan P. Cummings Michael T. (Trevor) Petrie Tanner A. Fox Kyle M. Schieber Brandon E. James Benjamin D. LeCluyse Alexander J. (Alex) McKean Michael J. (Mike) Miller Jordan M. Carney Jacob R. (Jake) Pruitt Ryan M. Ferguson Andrew J. Owings Tyler B. Moorman William R. (Will) Hammer Brandon M. Payne Spencer K. Andresen Zachary R. (Zack) Showalter Devin P. Rose Hayden J. Cave1st Elward J. (E.J.) Hiss IV2nd Miles J. Casey3rd Christopher J. (Chris) Waggoner David A. (Drew) Unruh Jake H. Cave Scott J. Louis Troy S. Klaassen Bryce C. Lob Brendan R. Carney Jacob C. (Jake) Unruh Joseph A. (Joe) Hund James D. (Jimmie) Allen Christopher J. (Chris) Gabel Matthew A. (Matt) Kaster Christopher L. (Chris) Carrasco Dylan A. Koch Devin P. Rose Drew T. Nuckolls Brett J. Lightle Nicholas M. (Nick) Gabel Brandon M. York

These officers and committee members are appointed by the President with the consent of the Executive Committee, except for the Assistant Treasurer/Treasurer-elect AT, Assistant Historian/Historian-electAH, Assistant Alumni Relations Officer/Alumni Relations Officer-elect AR, Assistant House Manager/House Manager-elect1st and Assistant Philanthropy Chairman/Philanthropy Chairman-elect AP, who are elected by the Chapter. The President possesses the sole power to appoint appointive officers and committee members unless Chapter By-Laws provide otherwise. Except as otherwise provided in Chapter By-Laws, all such officers serve for one semester. 16. Learn and know the IFC Pledge Education Contract Obligations and the IFC Policy for Dry Rush (See Chapter 18) and the Joint IFC/PHC Policies and Codes on Social Responsibility, Hazing and Human Rights (See Chapter 18). 17. Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures. 18. Review Etiquette Rules 1 through 6 (See Page 17.39).

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WEEK 5 Founding and Early National History 1. 2. 3. Read and know Pages 53 through 60 of " The Positive Experience ": Leading the Charge (Founding and Early History). Read and know "The Otis Allan Glazebrook Statement" (See Page 17.09). Learn and know "The ATO Creed", written by Founder Otis Allan Glazebrook in 1880, word for word: "To bind men together in a brotherhood based upon eternal and immutable principles, with a bond as strong as right itself and as lasting as humanity; to know no North, no South, no East, no West, but to know man as man, to teach that true men the world over should stand together and contend for the supremacy of good over evil; to teach, not politics, but morals; to foster, not partisanship, but the recognition of true merit wherever found; to have no narrower limits within which to work together for the elevation of man than the outlines of the world: these were the thoughts and hopes uppermost in the minds of the founders of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity." and review The ATO Creed section of the Phase One New Member Program. 4. Learn and know the Founders of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity : a. Founder Otis Allan Glazebrook Born October 13, 1845 and died April 26, 1931. Married Virginia Calvert Key Smith, daughter of General Francis Henney Smith, the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. His eldest son was Larkin White Glazebrook who, at age 13, became the first initiate of the Mercer Chapter and later became Worthy Grand Chief (National President). After marriage, he became intensely interested in church work. He also became a good friend of President Woodrow Wilson, who appointed him to two Ambassadorships (The Holy Land and Monaco). In 1914, Glazebrook was married to Emmaline A. Rumford, after the death of his first wife while he was Ambassador. Founder Alfred Marshall Born December 25, 1845 and died September 22, 1870. Died at a young age of yellow fever. At the time of his death, he was working on the Montgomery & Mobile Railroad. Founder Erskine Mayo Ross Born on June 30, 1845 and died December 10, 1928. Moved to California and became one of the founders of Glendale, California. He became a United States District Judge in 1886. His bequest of $5,000 to Alpha Tau Omega launched the ATO Foundation. Lizzie Letcher became the only female "honorary" member of Alpha Tau Omega. She is considered the founder of Virginia Beta at Washington and Lee. Virginia Beta was the second ATO chapter and it was founded on November 18, 1865. Learn and know who the "Dueling Brothers" were and be able to tell the story.

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The original initiation ceremony was borrowed from the rites of medieval chivalry. Be familiar with the names "Knights of Malta" and "Knights of the Maltese Cross". Community Chapters were non-collegiate chapters; however, they were affiliated with collegiate chapters. There were 12 ATO chapters - 7 collegiate and 5 community - established before 1870. The First Congress convened in the Upper Room in Lexington in 1870. The most important outcome of the First Congress was the transfer of power from the Mother Chapter (Virginia Alpha at VMI) to the Congress.

Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures. Meet on an individual basis with the Membership Education Committee. Complete Pledge Class Peer Evaluations. Complete a Social Service Project as a Pledge Class.

10. Review Etiquette Rules 7 through 12 (See Page 17.39).

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WEEK 6 Later National History 1. 2. Read and know Pages 60 through 85 of "The Positive Experience ": Later History. Read and know about the "Lean Years" (1871-1876). a. b. c. The Lean Years were the five years following the First Congress. Realize that the major problem during this period was a lack of cohesiveness and the chapters did not have a deep sense of nationality. The Second Congress. Held in Nashville, Tennessee on July 25, 1872. Adopted a coat of arms (later called the Grand Seal) as painted by Richard N. Brooke. Created a new office of Assistant Grand Chief. Split the $10 fee into local and national fees of $5 each. Allowed Community Chapters. The Third Congress was held in Lexington, Virginia on July 16 and 17, 1874.

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Read and know about the "Expansion Years" (1878-1895). a. The Sixth Congress. Held in Baltimore, Maryland on December 27-29, 1878. Was called the "Reconstruction Congress". Produced a completely new Constitution which altered the chapter nomenclature. Adopted Glazebrook's new Ritual. Adopted a new cipher in the Secret Work. Created the High Council, which served as an advisory council to the Worthy Grand Chief until 1916, when it became a part of the legislative branch of the Fraternity's government. Authorized the incorporation of the Fraternity. Know that ATO was the first fraternity to become incorporated on January 1, 1879. The first Northern Chapter. Know that in 1881 N. Wiley Thomas was the first ATO initiated north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Pennsylvania Tau was his chapter at the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas later became Worthy Grand Chief and served on the High Council for 28 years. Glazebrook acclaimed him "The St. Paul of ATO". Read and know what "mail order chapters" were and what their purpose was. Know who founded the mail order chapters. ATO grew immensely under Worthy Grand Chief E. J. Shives. The Shives Era was 1886 to 1894.

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1. 2. Read and know Chapter 7 of the "Book of Records": Delta Theta Local History. Learn and know all about the founding of Delta Theta Chapter. Know that Delta Theta Chapter was installed on October 22 and 23, 1920, at 1642 Fairchild. Know that the six Founders of Delta Theta Chapter are: a. b. c. d. e. f. 3. Elmer D. McCollum Walter W. Rodewald Walter R. Horlacher Carl F. Mershon N. Dale Lund Walter J. Rogers

The petition to become a chapter of Alpha Tau Omega was drawn up by Elmer D. McCollum, Walter R. Horlacher and Walter W. Rodewald. Walter J. Rogers took the petition to the Cleveland Congress in December of 1919. The original group, organized on April 6, 1912, was known as the Red Tie Club (R. T. C.). On October 15, 1917, it became the Alpha Theta Chi Fraternity. Alpha Theta Chi received the announcement of acceptance of their petition on May 27, 1920. The names which appear on the charter are those of Worthy Grand Chief (National President) Thomas Arkle Clark and Chairman of the High Council Paul R. Hickok. Chief of Province III Ralph E. Weaverling and Arlie Estes (from the Gamma Mu Chapter at the University of Kansas) installed the Chapter. Thirty-three (33) men were initiated when the Chapter was installed. 11 were alumni and 22 were undergraduates. Delta Theta Chapter was the 106th Chapter to be installed and the 73rd in existence at the time. Ray B. Watson was the Tau of the 20's. He was on the track team at KSAC and in 1920 entered the Olympic Tryouts, where he made the team. He went to the Brussels Olympics in Belgium, where he ran the steeplechase. In 1924, he once again made the Olympic Team and went to the Paris Olympics. He was also Editor of the Royal Purple, a member of Alpha Zeta and Gamma Sigma Delta and a K-State yell leader. On May 17, 1931, the ATOs rented the white house at 1430 Fairchild. In 1941, that house was purchased. In 1944, ATO was forced to sell the Chapter House because all the members of the Chapter had gone off to fight in World War II. Henry O. (Hank) Cronkite was the Tau of the 30's. In 1931, he was the captain of the football team and an AllAmerican football player. He could play every position and often did. He was also a member of the track team as a shot putter and a center on the basketball team. He served as President of the Chapter in 1932. In 1947, the "Country Gentleman's House" at 1730 Claflin (later changed to 1408 Denison) was purchased. In 1954, an addition was built onto this house, just in time for our 35th Anniversary. This Chapter House was purchased by the University in 1968, used for the KSU Foundation and the K-State Alumni Association from 1970 to 1991, and was razed due to the construction of Merrill Hall, the addition to the Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center in 1992. A commemorative plaque in was dedicated in October of 1995. Groundbreaking Ceremonies for our current Chapter House, located at 1632 McCain Lane, was held on August 17, 1969. The Chapter House was built at a cost of less than $300,000. It was occupied in August of 1970 and dedicated on October 31, 1970.

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Know that Delta Theta celebrated its 90th Anniversary as an ATO chapter on November 5, 2011. Know that the Chapter House Living Room is named "The Leo Hadley Memorial Living Room" . It was dedicated to Brother Leo L. Hadley, who was killed in Vietnam in 1968. His portrait hangs on the east wall. The Living Room was rededicated on October 21, 1995 during the 75th Anniversary Celebration. Know that "The Walter J. Rogers Memorial Library" is named in honor of Delta Theta's second initiate and first Chapter Vice-President, who served as an officer of the Alumni Association and Treasurer of the Building Corporation for over 22 years. The original Library and the portrait of Brother Rogers were dedicated in October of 1978. Know that the Chapter House was named as "The Muir Family Chapter House" on November 5, 1990, in honor of the contributions of the Muir Family, three of whom are initiates of Delta Theta: William Lloyd (Bill) Muir II (DTh1938), John Thomas (Tom) Muir (DTh1938) and William Lloyd (Bill) Muir III (DTh1967). The Dedication Plaque and portrait of Brother John T. (Tom) Muir hangs outside the entrance to the Chapter Room/Library. Know that the Chapter House was rededicated on October 21, 1995, during the 75th Anniversary Celebration after an extensive renovation the previous year. Know that there are four not-for-profit corporations that have 1632 McCain Lane as their resident address: Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega (the Chapter), Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation (the Building Corporation, which owns the Chapter House), Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund (the Endowment Fund, which awards or recommends scholarships and grants-in-aid), and Kansas Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association (the Alumni Association, which finances alumni events and the publication of The Vintage). Know that the Delta Theta Board of Trustees is appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Fraternity to advise, counsel, assist and encourage the Chapter and its members, to have all the powers of the National Board of Directors in relation to the Chapter, and, in disciplinary matters, to have judicial powers granted by the National Chancellor. The Delta Theta Board of Trustees was the first Board of Trustees appointed in the Nation. Know that the Delta Theta Board of Trustees selects one or more Brothers to receive two prestigious awards: The Trustees' Brotherhood Award and The Order of the Third Star. The Brotherhood Award recognizes one or two Brothers "who most reflect in their lives the Four Great Principles of our Brotherhood" and The Order of the Third Star recognizes Brother(s) "for continuous and extraordinary service and self-sacrifice for the good of others from the time of his initiation to the time of his graduation". Brotherhood Award recipients receive a special Brotherhood Award ring and Order of the Third Star recipients receive Life Loyal Tau memberships and Third Star lapel pins. Know that the Endowment Fund presents The Robert M. Bensman President's Award (Worthy Master Award) , based on ballots from each member of the Chapter, to not more than two Chapter members who have done the most for the Chapter during the year. Besides their scholarships, recipients receive plaques and gold Glazebrook badges. Know that the Delta Theta Hall of Honor recognizes the extended, continuous and outstanding contributions of selected alumni to Delta Theta Chapter, as chosen by the Delta Theta Hall of Honor Committee, by unanimous vote. The Committee is composed of the Presidents (or their designees) of the Chapter, the Alumni Association, the Building Corporation and the Endowment Fund. Know that Nick Gabel was the 1,800th initiate of Delta Theta Chapter on January 13, 2012. Read and know Chapter 12 in the "Members Manual": Chapter Awards, Scholarships, Grants, Memorials, Gifts, Emblems, Pictures, Plaques, Certificates, Locator and Summaries. Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures. Review Etiquette Rules 19 through 24 (See Page 17.40).

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WEEK 8 1. 2. 3. Read and know Chapter 7 of "The Positive Experience ": Making an Impression. Learn and know "The Delta Theta Mission Statement" (See Page I of the Foreword in the "Members Manual"). Learn and know "Our Jewels" word for word (See Page 156 of "The Positive Experience "): "There are some who praise the diamonds blaze And the ruby's blood red hue, While others praise the opal's rays Or the sapphires deep clear blue; There are those who delight in the topaz bright, Or the pearl with its quiet gloss; But brighter far is each radiant star That we set in our Maltese Cross. "Oh, Alpha Tau Omega Our hearts are ever thine We set them as the jewels In the Maltese Cross to shine; To these we pledge allegiance, Our service true and bold And ever we'll be loyal to the Azure and the Gold." 4. 5. 6. Meet on an individual basis with the Membership Education Committee. Continue Interviews and Collecting Signatures. Review Etiquette Rules 25 through 30 (See Page 17.40).

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WEEK 9 1. 2. Read and know Pages 111 through 117 of "The Positive Experience ": Being Involved (Chapter Involvement, Signature Events and Brother Involvement). Learn and know "Sweetheart of ATO" word for word (See Page 158 of "The Positive Experience "): "Most girls I've met, I'll soon forget, They could never be true. 'Cause for me there is only one Who could stand for the Gold and Blue. "In my heart is a girl with a smile on her lips Lovely to see, precious to me With her eyes like the stars And a rose in her hair No one can quite compare. When shadows try to hide us Dreams will see us through. Tho' the years come and go, She'll be loyal I know, She's the sweet heart of A. T. O." 3. 4. Finish Interviews and Collecting Signatures. Review Etiquette Rules 31 through 36 (See Page 17.40).

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WEEK 10 1. Learn and know the "Kansas State University Alma Mater" , written in 1903: "I know a spot that I love full well, 'Tis not in forest nor yet in dell; Ever it holds me with magic spell, I think of thee, Alma Mater. "KSU, we'll carry thy banner high. KSU, long, long may thy colors fly. Loyal to thee, thy children will swell the cry. Hail, hail, hail, Alma Mater." 2. Learn and know "Old Alpha" word for word (See Page 160 of "The Positive Experience "): "Old Alpha how we love you thru and thru And Tau to you we promise to be true Omega all our praises are for you For Alpha Tau Omega, Omega For dear old Gold and Blue."

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WEEK 11 1. 2. Read and know Pages 104 through 108 of "The Positive Experience ": Insignia. Learn and know the Fraternity Insignia : a. The Badge Know the designer and the year it was designed: Otis A. Glazebrook. 1865. Draw the Badge, identifying all parts, as was done on Page 105 of " The Positive Experience ". Know that the Badge is affectionately known as the Maltese Cross, but in actuality it is in the form of a cross patte. Know where a member wears the Badge: On a shirt directly over the heart. The Pledge Pin Know its designer and the year it was approved: Otto W. Carpenter. 1896. Draw the Pledge Pin, identifying all parts, as was done on Page 106 of " The Positive Experience ". Know the meaning and symbolism of the Pledge Pin. Understand that, unlike the Badge, it may be displayed on the lapel of a suit coat or sports jacket. The Colony Badge Know that it is for colony members - it is void of symbols and its colors are sky-blue (azure) and gold. Know what year was it devised for members of ATO colonies: 1973. The Colors Know the four Official Colors: sky-blue, gold, green and white. Know that the quartet of symbolic colors appear together in certain floral arrangements: White tea roses with blue and gold ribbons. The Coat of Arms Know the year of adoption: 1910. Draw the Coat of Arms, identifying all parts, as was done on Page 107 of " The Positive Experience ". Know who the three stars memorialize: The Three Founders. The Grand Seal Know the painter and the year painted: Richard N. Brooke. 1872. Draw the Grand Seal, identifying all parts, as was done on Page 108 of " The Positive Experience ". The Flag Know the designer and the year it was adopted: William C. Smiley. 1914. Draw the Flag, identifying all parts, as was done on Page 109 of " The Positive Experience ". The Flower Know the name and why it was selected: White tea rose. Because it had white petals and a green stalk: two of the four symbolic colors.

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WEEK 12 1. 2. 3. Read and know Pages 98 through 103 of "The Positive Experience ": Awards, Media and Music. Read and know Pages 133 through 144 of "The Positive Experience ": Always an ATO! Learn and know that The Thomas Arkle Clark Award is the highest honor that can be awarded to an ATO undergraduate by the Fraternity. Each chapter nominates a graduating senior who best demonstrates character, scholarship, leadership and service. The National winner and finalists are selected by the National President. Know that four members of Delta Theta have received the National Award: Brother Todd F. Lakin in 1996, Brother Robert M. Bensman in 2000, Brother Jonathan S. Kurche in 2002 and Brother Andrew M. Newton in 2004. National Runner-Up recipients were Brother Stephen L. Patton in 1992, Brother Joe G. Stein in 1997, Brother Brian M. King in 2006 and Brother Jared M. Schnefke in 2010. Eight members of Delta Theta have received National Honorable Mention recognition: Brother Edward R. Nickel (1988), Brother James D. Persinger, Jr. (1993), Brother David M. Saunders (1995), Brother Jonathan A. Freeman (1998), Brother Gabriel J. Graham (1999), Brother Richard R. (Bob) Harrison (2003), Brother Erik M. Rome (2005) and Brother Anthony L. Carter (2008). Learn and know that The Top Chapter Award is the highest National honor that can be awarded to an ATO Chapter. Delta Theta won this Award the first, second, third, fifth, seventh and eighth years it was presented (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2005). Delta Theta won the National Runner-Up Award in 2003. The True Merit Award is given annually to those chapters which most demonstrate efficiency, excellence and outstanding achievement. Learn and know that Delta Theta has won this Award 32 times in the 44 years of the Award's existence and has received National Honorable Mention 8 times. Until 1992, The Joseph R. Anderson Award was presented to the chapter with the best alumni newsletters for the year. Delta Theta led the Nation with 8 Awards, six Runners-Up and four Honorable Mentions. After 1992, The Gold Communications Award is presented to the chapter with the best overall communications. Delta Theta has won this Award twelve times. 7. Until 1992, The Harry L. Bird Award honored the best chapter Public Relations Officer for the year. Delta Theta Brothers received this Award three times, Runner-Up once and Honorable Mention three times. After 1992, The Silver Communications Award is presented to the chapter with outstanding overall communications, ranking second after the Gold Award. Delta Theta has won this Award four times. 8. 9. The Bronze Communications Award is presented to the chapter with outstanding overall communications, ranking third after the Gold Award. Delta Theta has won this Award once. The Richard A. Ports Public Affairs Award recognizes the top Junior in the Nation with a summer internship in Washington, D. C., at the White House or a Cabinet Secretariat. Know that two members of Delta Theta have received the National Award: Brother Stephen L. Patton (1991) and Brother Todd F. Lakin (1995). Two members of Delta Theta have received National Runner-Up recognition: Brother Edward R. Nickel (1987) and Brother Kyle R. Rolfing (1988).

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10. The Undergraduate Scholarship Award , presented by the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, recognizes outstanding undergraduate members for excellent scholarship. Brother Todd F. Lakin received the National Award in 1994 and was National Runner-Up in 1993. Brother Robert M. Bensman received the National Award in 1999 and was National At-Large Recipient in 1998. National Runner-Up Awards were also received by Brother Joe G. Stein in 1996, Brother Jonathan A. Freeman in 1997 and Brother Brian M. King in 2004. Delta Theta Brothers have been National At-Large Award Recipients 24 times. 11. The Graduate Scholarship Award, presented by the Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, recognizes outstanding members in graduate programs. Four Brothers have received the National Award: Brother Bryan T. Nolt (1994), Brothers Jonathan A. Freeman and Guy W. Gross (1998), Brother Richard R. (Bob) Harrison (2003) and Brother Peter E. Boos (2010). Brother Andrew M. Newton received The Lawrence A. Long Memorial Law Award in 2004 and 2006. Brother Jordan S. McFall received The J. Milton Richardson Theological Award in 2010. 12. The NIC Award of Distinction is presented by the North-American Interfraternity Council (NIC) to chapters and individuals demonstrating overall excellence for that year. There are over 5,500 member chapters in the NIC. Know that Delta Theta received a Chapter Award of Distinction and The Iron Man Trophy in 2003, and that Brother Andrew M. Newton received an Individual Award of Distinction and The Iron Man Trophy in 2004.

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127. INITIATION WEEK CHECK LIST


The following are requirements concerning Pledges-to-be Initiates and Initiation Week (with responsible officers also listed): 1 In the Fall, all Candidates return to school at least by the Sunday eight days before the start of classes. In the Spring, all Candidates return to school at least by the Monday eight days before the start of classes. Move into assigned room. Initiation will be held on either Friday or Saturday evening. The Chapter Treasurer will issue your Housebill. Everyone pays all fees (Housebill, Initiation Fee, Building Corporation $250 annual fee, Damage/Fine Deposit, etc.) to the Chapter Treasurer before Initiation. Make sure GreekBill for National Liability Insurance (both last semester and the coming semester) have also been paid. After initiation, each new Initiate will receive an additional GreekBill for National Dues, which shall be paid immediately. All Candidates start and complete House Projects as assigned by the House Manager. All Candidates order tuxedos with black coats, black pants and red ties for initiation by Tuesday. All Worthy Officers (President, Vice-President, Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary, Historian, Sergeant-at-Arms and Doorkeeper) order tuxedos with white coats, black pants and red ties by Tuesday. All Candidates study for Initiation Test (See Page 17.79). All Candidates take Initiation Test on Tuesday or Wednesday, as determined by the Membership Education Chairman. 80% is necessary for passing. Those who do not pass the Initiation Test on the first try must take it again and pass before Friday. The Chapter President will have an All-House Meeting on Wednesday. The Membership Education Chairman, Assistant Membership Education Chairmen and all Candidates will vote on the one member of the New Initiate Class to receive The Michael J. Brown Memorial Outstanding New Member Award and Badge, which will be presented by the Membership Education Chairman at Initiation. On the day of initiation, all requirements for initiation (2.500 or better GPA, payment of all financial obligations and approval of Board of Trustees Chairman) must be completed. The Chapter House and outside grounds must be cleaned. All Candidates and Worthy Officers pick up tuxedos before initiation. The Initiation Banquet is held on the day of initiation, with all members, Candidates and new pledges in attendance. Afterwards, new pledges will depart the Chapter House with the Membership Education Chairman and his Assistants. The Chapter President makes sure that all preparations have been made, including a Initiation Rehearsal on the day before Initiation. He makes sure that all actives are advised of the date and time of the Ceremony, including all Pledge Fathers (and makes sure that they bring their badges to give to their Pledge Sons). The Chairman of the Board of Trustees must approve the Initiation in advance. A Distinguished Alumnus shall be present for Initiation. "Omega Talk" with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. No member or pledge shall consume alcoholic beverages before or during the Initiation Banquet or during Initiation. Formal Chapter Meeting for Initiation (coat and tie). The Chapter House is closed. New pledges return after 10 P.M.

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28. AFTER-INITIATION CHECK LIST The following are requirements concerning New Initiates and After-Initiation Events (with responsible officers also listed): 1,3 1 1 On the Sunday (for Fall) or Tuesday (for Spring) following Initiation, all new Initiates will meet with the Chapter President and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Chapter President will explain Initiation, upcoming elections, responsibilities of members and the Fraternity Test that all new Initiates must pass before they are entitled to vote and hold office. All new Initiates will study Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the "Members Manual": Chapter By-Laws; House Rules; National Bylaws and Policies and Procedures; Executive Directives; Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations; Rules of the General Assembly and Rules of the National Chancellor; Bylaws and Policies of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees; and Chapter House Rules and Regulations and Bylaws of the Building Corporation. All new Initiates will pass a Fraternity Test concerning these six chapters, administered by the Chapter President, during that week, in order to be eligible to vote and hold office. The Chapter President will ask six or more questions concerning these six chapters. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees will explain the Initiation Ceremony, read and explain the Four Lectures and explain the Secret Work. Each new Initiate will decipher the Secret Work. The Chapter President and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees will report information concerning the new Initiates to National Headquarters within 24 hours of Initiation. They will give a copy to the Chapter Treasurer. The Chapter Treasurer will forward each new Initiates' initiation fee to the National Headquarters within 24 hours of Initiation. National Headquarters will mail new Initiates' badges and Certificates of Initiation upon receipt of correct initiation fees (usually 2-4 weeks). 1 New Initiates will receive an invoice from GreekBill concerning payment of National Dues for that semester, which must be paid immediately.

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29. FINAL TEST 100 Possible Points in 16 Questions Those who do not pass (80%) must take it again Good luck! [3 points] [3 points] [3 points] [1 point] [21 points] [1 point] [5 points] [6 points] [1 point] [1 point] [1 point] [1 point] [10 points] [20 points] [15 points] [8 points] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Who were the three Founders of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (full names or no credit)? What three fraternities make up the Miami Triad? What three fraternities make up the Lexington Triad? The Chapter House is dedicated to whom and why (be specific)? What twenty-one officers are full voting members of the Executive Committee? What officer is Chairman of the Executive Committee and votes only in case of a tie? What are the five requirements for initiation? Who were the six founders of Delta Theta? What is the True Merit Award and how many times has it been awarded to Delta Theta?

10. What is the National Top Chapter Award and how many times has Delta Theta Chapter received it? 11. What is the National Thomas Arkle Clark Award and how many times have members of Delta Theta received it? 12. What form does the Alpha Tau Omega Badge take? 13. List five sororities and five fraternities at Kansas State University. 14. List all Delta Theta members (first and last name) and hometowns. 15. Write the ATO Creed word for word. 16. Write the Greek alphabet in order.

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CHAPTERS 18 AND 19 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND JOINT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL/PANHELLENIC COUNCIL POLICIES AND CODES AND INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AND CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

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INDEX CHAPTERS 18 AND 19: INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND JOINT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL/PANHELLENIC COUNCIL POLICIES AND CODES AND INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AND CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL CHAPTER 18: INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND JOINT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL/PANHELLIC COUNCIL POLICIES AND CODES 1. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL PLEDGE EDUCATION CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS I. II. III. IV. 2. 3. Scholarship Social Development Fraternity and University Life Pledge Education Practices 1806 1809 Page

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CHAPTER 18 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND JOINT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL/PANHELLIC COUNCIL POLICIES AND CODES 1. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL PLEDGE EDUCATION CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS Each member of the Interfraternity Council of Kansas State University, including Alpha Tau Omega, has agreed to assume the following obligations, as they are in keeping with the modern, constructive pledge education program we presently conduct: I. Scholarship A. B. C. D. E. II. In addition to normal study time, we guarantee pledges a minimum of three hours of totally undisturbed study time Sunday through Thursday evenings ending no later than 11:30 PM. We maintain quiet hours in selected study areas in the house from after dinner until daybreak. We provide incentives for scholastic achievement. We periodically review the grades of each pledge. We require daily class attendance by pledges.

Social Development A. B. C. We encourage pledges to date, but do not force them to date, nor stipulate whom they are to date. We encourage pledges to participate in extra-curricular activities. We insist on gentlemanly behavior and proper etiquette at all times and provide instruction for all pledges.

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Fraternity and University Life A. B. C. D. E. F. We require pledges to become familiar with fraternity history, both local and national. We require pledges to become familiar with the fraternity system. We require pledges to become familiar with the customs, history, and regulations of Kansas State University. We maintain a system of pledge counseling, both personal and academic. We maintain a pledge education program that is positive and progressive in its aims and operation. We endorse the Interfraternity Council antidiscrimination resolution.

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Pledge Education Practices A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. We do not indulge in paddling in any form. We do not indulge in "games" that may cause excessive fatigue, mental harassment, moral degradation or physical injury. All pre-initiation activities (within or outside the confines of the chapter house) conform to the standards stated in the IFC Constitution. We do not take part in lockouts of either pledges by actives or actives by pledges. The chapter house must be accessible at all times to those who reside in it. We do not require pledges to perform any personal services. We have no pledge activities between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday. We do not require pledges to wear any humiliating or uncomfortable attire. We never impose upon a pledge any action which could possibly bring unfavorable

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2. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR DRY RUSH (RUSH WITHOUT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OBLIGATIONS FOR ALL FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY WHEREAS K.S.A. 41-2721 provides that any person under the age of 21 years who possesses, attempts to purchase or obtain, or consumes cereal malt beverages shall be guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction; and K.S.A. 21-3610a provides anyone buying, selling, giving, or furnishing, whether directly or indirectly, any cereal malt beverage to any person under the age of 21 years shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; and Fraternities are faced with increased premiums for liability insurance, and exclusions from coverage for alcohol-related incidents; and The National Interfraternity Conference in 1983 passed a resolution stating the use of alcoholic beverages by fraternal organizations shall be in compliance with all laws; and The Interfraternity Council at Kansas State University is recognized nationally as a leader in fraternal relations; and The Interfraternity Council has failed to pass a concrete resolution binding upon all members concerning Dry Rush.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS

NOW THEREFORE, FOR THE FUTURE WELL-BEING OF THE GREEK SYSTEM AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, BE IT ENACTED THAT: Section 1. Section 2. The possession, consumption, and use of alcoholic and cereal malt beverages shall be the responsibility of each individual fraternity, except for the provisions of this amendment. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic or cereal malt beverages during any rush activity shall be prohibited by any and all fraternal organizations associated with Kansas State University. a. Definition: A rush activity shall be defined as any action, formal or informal, by one or more active members or pledge/associate members, to meet, experience, develop associations with, and/or persuade any non-members in an attempt to provide the opportunity for membership to a fraternal organization. This includes but is not limited to: Rush Parties One-on-One Rush Summer Rush Chapter Functions Chapter Date Parties Chapter Philanthropies After Hours Parties Room Parties Exchange Dinners The definition of all activities is under the discretion of the IFC Board of Directors.

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From and after passage of this amendment, any fraternal group charged on information or belief, or upon formal complaint, with the violation of Section 2 of this article shall be afforded a hearing before the Interfraternity Council Judicial Board, to determine whether a willful violation of this section has occurred, which finding shall be judged by the Council of Presidents. a. b. A formal complaint form must be filled out in full before the IFC Judicial Board will consider the alleged violations. All chapters adhering to the proposal will be required to submit the dates of their formal rush activities at least one week in advance of the scheduled date.

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Any fraternal organization found in violation of Section 2 as set forth in Section 3 shall be subject to the following penalties: a. b. c. d. A fine of not less than $5.00 per member and not more than $15.00 per member of the fraternal organization, IFC probation under the discretion of the IFC Board of Directors, and Notification to the national/international fraternity of such violation. Any subsequent violation of this section by the same fraternal organization shall result in close scrutinization by the Interfraternity Council and the possibility of additional sanctions as outlined in the Interfraternity Council Constitution.

Section 5.

Should the State of Kansas, or the laws of the United States, change the legal drinking age from 21 years of age to a lower age, this amendment shall become null and void upon such happening without further action on the part of the Interfraternity Council. The Interfraternity Council shall provide a working group to assist in establishing non-alcoholic rush activities, establish workshops, and assist rush chairmen to provide viable alternatives, to make fraternity rush an "even more rewarding experience." This amendment shall take effect on the first day of the next semester following passage hereof. This policy will be signed and returned to the Greek Affairs Office at the beginning of each semester.

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Section 7. Section 8.

ADOPTED and ENACTED on September 28, 1987, effective January 13, 1988. REVISED and AMENDED on October 10, 1988, effective January 14, 1989. REAFFIRMED in November of 1994, effective January 16, 1995; and April of 2000.

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3. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY Section 1. Purpose. The Interfraternity Council, in conjunction with the Greek Affairs staff and Panhellenic Council leaders, will provide its members with learning opportunities as they relate to social responsibility and events management which attempt to do the following: A. B. C. D. ** Create safe and fun environments for chapter members and guests, Empower chapter members to hold themselves, guests and other members accountable for actions, Develop a membership informed of loss prevention and risk management practices, and Instill members with knowledge, willingness, and desire to comply with policies aimed at the creation of a safe environment. This policy is independent of, but works in conjunction with each chapter's international or national policies. In specific instances where either the K-State or inter/national policy is more severe or firm, the more severe or firm policy is the presiding policy.

Section 2. General Definitions. A. An event is defined as any activity that is planned, organized, funded or sponsored by a chapter that an observer would associate with that chapter. This definition applies to all events regardless of location. Substance free events involving members of a single chapter do not have to be registered. A function is defined as an event (or the continuation of such event) planned, organized, funded or sponsored by two or more chapters, where members do not have specific guests (i.e. events/activities resulting from function bidding). Acceptable alcoholic beverages 1. An acceptable beer and/or malt beverage is defined as a single-use, unopened container with less than 13.5% alcohol by volume, or 27 proof, in a non-glass container, served 16 oz. or less. An acceptable wine and/or champagne beverage is defined as an unopened container with less than 13.5% alcohol by volume, or 27 proof, served 750 ml or less.

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A Third Party Vendor is defined as a licensed caterer, as defined by Kansas Law and ordinances of the city of Manhattan, using a cash bar or a licensed liquor establishment. A guest is considered to be a person who is not a member and is 18 years of age or older. A guest may be under the age of 18 if the event is alcohol free or if the student is currently enrolled in college (i.e. sibling's weekend). Sober is defined as 0.00 blood alcohol content and not being under the influence of illicit/illegal drugs.

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A philanthropic event begins when a chapter member (initiated or new members) begins to represent their chapter in conjunction with the scheduled philanthropy. This includes, but is not limited to, transporting philanthropy participants/spectators to the event or contact with participants/spectators directly prior to or following the event, regardless of the location of the representation/contact. The host chapter(s) has (have) the right and the responsibility to refuse entrance into or remove from the event any participant/spectator who behaves in a threatening or unreasonable manner. A philanthropy is any event planned, organized, funded or sponsored by one or more chapters. This event is designed with the intention of donating time or resources to the funding of a specific organization.

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Section 3. Fire/Health/Safety. A. B. C. D. E. All member chapters housing facilities must abide by all applicable fire codes and regulations. All locations in which an event is being held must comply with all applicable fire codes and regulations. Sexual assault of any nature is prohibited (see Kansas State University Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council Human Rights Code). Hazing of any form is prohibited (see Kansas State University Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council Anti-Hazing Policy). The sale, use or possession of any illegal/controlled substance, as defined by local, state, and federal law, is prohibited on or off chapter premises or in any activity sponsored or endorsed by a chapter. No member or pledge, associate/new member or novice shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in "drinking games." The definition of drinking games includes but is not limited to the consumption of shots of alcohol, liquor or alcoholic beverages, the practice of consuming shots equating to one's age, "beer pong," "century club," "dares" or any other activity involving the consumption of alcohol which involved duress or encouragement related to the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol cannot be used as a reward or punishment. All non-members must be limited to the designated party area which is not to include private rooms or living quarters as specified by the IFC Director of Risk Management, an advisor from the Office of Greek Affairs, members of SRC, and chapter members. 1. Chapter and event facilities that do not have adequate common spaces may utilize private rooms or living quarters as long as proper event monitoring and management can occur. Prior consultation and approval from the IFC Director of Risk Management, an advisor from the Office of Greek Affairs, and members of SRC. Events without alcohol do not need a designated party area.

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Section 4. General Provisions. A. B. C. The possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, during all chapter events, must be in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws. All events at which alcohol is present shall be bring-your-own-beverage (BYOB) or third party vendor. Bring-you-own-beverage (BYOB) events will only permit acceptable alcoholic beverages. Each guest or member may bring no more than six unopened acceptable beverages of 16 oz. or less. Hard alcohol, kegs and all other alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to communal alcoholic containers, are never permitted at chapter facilities or chapter events unless a third party vendor is utilized. Hard alcohol and kegs, including but not limited to communal alcoholic containers, are never permitted at chapter facilities or chapter events unless a third party vendor is utilized. 1. Wine and champagne may be considered an acceptable alcoholic beverage if reviewed and approved in advance by IFC Director of Risk Management in consultation with Greek Affairs. 2. Alcoholic beverages, as defined in Section 2.C, in glass containers may be considered an acceptable alcoholic beverages if reviewed and approved in advance by IFC Director of Risk Management in consolation with Greek Affairs. E. F. All events co-sponsored with NPC organizations must be alcohol free or held at a 3 rd Party Vendor. Alcohol is allowed at philanthropic events only through a 3 rd Party Vendor. A philanthropic event begins when a chapter member (initiated or new members) begins to represent their chapter in conjunction with the scheduled philanthropy. This includes, but is not limited to, transporting philanthropy participants/spectators to the event, regardless of the location of the representation/contact. The host chapter(s) has (have) the right and the responsibility to refuse entrance into or remove from the event any participant/spectator who behaves in a threatening or unreasonable manner. No event involving alcohol may be held on the same day as a function. All-University Homecoming activities will be alcohol free, including, but not limited to, any type of practicing, preparation, construction and participation with the exception of events held at a 3rd Party Vendor's facility. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages be undertaken or coordinated by anyone on behalf of the chapter, including, but not limited to, passing the hat, slush fund or selling cups, community fund. Charging guests or members to participate in an event, in any capacity other than philanthrpy, is prohibited. Open Parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, are prohibited. All themed events associated with or sponsored by a member chapter shall have nondiscriminatory, non-threatening theme.

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Chapters will be restricted in the number of invited guests to three times their total chapter membership or the maximum allowed by Fire Code. Chapters choosing to co-sponsor an event shall be limited to a maximum of four different chapters. When using a third party vendor, the K-State IFC/PHC Third-Party Vendor Contract must be completed and attached to the social event registration form.

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Section 5. Registration. A. B. All events must be registered 365 days a year (366 days in a leap year). All events with alcohol must be registered on current forms provided by the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council, by 5:00 P.M. the Tuesday prior to the event. If the event occurs on a Tuesday or Wednesday the event must be registered the Tuesday one week prior to the event. All events without alcohol must be registered 24 hours prior to the event. All events with alcohol present, other than philanthropic events, require a guest list including correct first and last names of members and guests be turned in no later than 48 hours prior to the event. Guest list number must match the guest total on the event registration form.

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Section 6. Event Management. Any event, where alcohol is present, the following criteria will be followed: A. Chapter(s) must maintain sober event monitors who are uniformly dressed to ensure the safety of all guests by retaining guests in designated areas, observing behavior, and ensuring the compliance of the policy and international and national policies. These monitors must be chapter officers, hired personnel, or members willing to enforce this policy as well as the chapter's inter/national policies; the monitors may not include the designated drivers, door monitors, or bartenders. Bartenders must be 21 years of age. The number of sober monitors for an event must be as follows: If a single chapter is hosting the event: -2 monitors or more for less than 50 total attendees -3 monitors or more for 50 to 150 total attendees -5 monitors or more for more than 150 total attendees If 2 or more chapters are hosting the event: -each chapter must supply monitors in accordance with the above guidelines. The number of monitors must correspond to the total number of people in attendance, not just the total number from their individual chapter. Chapter(s) must maintain 2 sober door monitors at the designated entrance open to guests. Door monitors will be chapter members or contracted. Those monitors must: 1. Deny admittance to those who are not on the guest list. 2. Deny admittance to any individual who does not have a valid state or college identification. 3. Deny admittance and exit to those with open alcoholic containers. 4. Deny admittance to intoxicated people. 5. Require all guests to sign in and out of the event to ensure that all guests are accounted for at the close of the event. 6. Ensure all alcohol is left at a single check-in point and see that a 21 year old sober monitor takes the beverages to the distribution location. 7. Ensure that all persons 21 years of age or older are given a wrist band or appropriately marked by the third party vendor. All alcohol at any event registered as bring-your-own-beverage (BYOB) will be kept in a centralized location and will be distributed by a designated, 21 year old sober individual.

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Methods of distribution of alcohol both during and after the event will be specified prior to the member chapter's first event of each semester by the IFC and PHC Directors of Risk Management, an advisor from the Office of Greek Affairs, members of SRC, and chapter members. Chapter(s) must provide safe transportation options for all guests for the duration of the event. Contact information for transportation must be posted at entrances/exits and provided to the bartender at any Third Party Vendor. Chapter(s) will post signs with the following information at all events both at the primary entrance and near the alcohol distribution site: 1. Fraternity/Sorority reserves the right to deny admittance to anyone even if they are on the guest list. 2. Fraternity/Sorority reserves the right to ask anyone to leave. 3. All alcohol is BYOB. If you did not bring it, please do not drink it. 4. Designated drivers' names and contact info (if utilized). 5. Safe Ride 785-539-0480 Police 911 Fire 911 6. Kansas Law prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21. 7. IFC and Greek Affairs will provide standardized signage for chapter events. At least one non-alcoholic beverage (excluding water) and food (excluding dinner if it is a part of the event) will be provided through the chapter treasury. The chapter should provide a sufficient amount for members and guests. Social Responsibility Committee (SRC). SRC will consist of a maximum of twelve members of fraternities, selected by the IFC Executive Board designee through an open application process for a term of one year. SRC members will be trained each semester on how to monitor events and educate the Greek community regarding risk management topics. Each member will sign a contract with IFC that states their commitment to SRC and their responsibility to the Greek community. If at any time this contract is breached, the IFC Director of Risk Management can dismiss that member. The Director will then appoint another qualified candidate. SRC will not be refused admission to the general site of any chapter event. Any mistreatment of members of SRC is a violation of the Good Fair clause and may result in a fine and/or sanction. SRC will monitor events according to the following guidelines: 1. SRC members will be escorted by a chapter officer and complete a observation form for each event monitored. 2. SRC will not check individual identification, but observe general compliance for underage consumption of alcohol. 3. SRC reserves the right to monitor an event more than once. 4. Upon completion of the observation form, it shall be signed by a chapter officer corresponding to those noted on the registration form of all member chapters present at the event. 5. SRC observation forms will be submitted to IFC/PHC Directors of Risk Management. The Directors will follow up with chapters regarding any concerns or potential violations noted on the completed SRC observation form. Should the SRC members feel that the event has become a violation of the policy, the IFC and PHC Directors of Risk Management as well as the chapter president, or another officer should the president be unreachable, will be called. At that appropriate action will be taken to ensure the safety of all involved parties.

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In the case of an unregistered event, the chapter president, or other officer should the president be unreachable, will be called. SRC will check the event according to the above guidelines. The SRC members assume no liability as a result of their observations. The SRC's general observation of an event is to permit the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils to render an opinion as to the member chapter's conformance with this Event Responsibility Policy. Given the inherent limitation of such observation, the SRC observation shall not be relied upon by the member chapter as approval of the event activity, nor shall observations by SRC relieve the member chapter from any liability arising out of the event.

Section 8. Education. A. Social Chairpersons, Risk Management Chairpersons, and Presidents of all IFC member chapter are required to attend the Event Management Training Session at the beginning of each semester. Failure to attend any educational seminar or training session will result in the denial of that specific chapter's registered events until the chapter has reached compliance. SRC will facilitate all new member classes in viewing a social responsibility presentation within the first month of school. Failure to view the presentation by any chapter within the stated time will result in the denial of that specific chapter's registered events until the chapter has reached compliance. Each chapter must host one Responsibility Policy presentation per calendar year. This presentation will be conducted by members of IFC and/or SRC. It is the chapter's responsibility to schedule the seminars in a timely manner through the Director of Risk Management.

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Section 9. Good Faith. No policy can cover all of the possible situations which may arise nor will this policy supersede chapter's fraternity inter/national policy. Each chapter is expected to know and follow those policies as well. When this policy is not specific in a certain point, chapters are expected to conduct their activities in the spirit of social responsibility embodied in this policy. Chapters in violation of this policy's intent will be subject to review and sanctions by the Interfraternity Council. Section 10. Indemnification. The member chapters and their members agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, the Social Responsibility Committee members, and the Greek Affairs advisor(s) from any and all liability, including, but not limited to, cost of defense arising out of the administration of the policies described herein. Section 11. Review. This Policy will be reaffirmed on an annual basis and reviewed a minimum of every 3 years, or as needed. Section 12. Amendments and Effective Date. This Joint Policy may be amended by a majority of the Interfraternity Council. This Policy has been in force since September 1, 1991, and all future amendments shall take effect immediately unless specifically noted.

ADOPTED and ENACTED on May 6, 1991, by the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council of Kansas State University. AMENDED on April 27, 1992, with amendments to become effective from and after August 15, 1992. AMENDED on April 26, 1993, with amendments to become effective from and after August 1, 1993. AMENDED on April 24, 1995, with amendments to become effective from and after August 15, 1995. AMENDED on March 4, 1996, effective immediately. AMENDED on April 28, 1997, with amendments to become effective from and after April 29, 1997. AMENDED on April 24, 2006, effective immediately. AMENDED on April 28, 2008, effective July 1, 2008. AMENDED on May 4, 2010, effective July 1, 2010.

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4. JOINT IFC/PHC ANTI-HAZING POLICY I. Definition Kansas State University Greek Affairs defines hazing as: Any instance of physical abuse, psychological abuse, or improper obligations, requirements, or time restrictions associated with or involving new members (commonly known as pledge/associate members) or their activities or associated with or involving any improper continuing obligation for membership. Violations described below shall therefore be understood to be incidents of hazing. II. Meeting and Time Restrictions (General Program Restrictions) All students at Kansas State University are recognized to have academic and collegiate obligations which must not be unduly restricted or constrained. Examples of improperly restrictive time requirements include but are not limited to the following: III. Any activity or requirement which is so time consuming as to significantly interfere with class work or study time. This includes but is not limited to pre-initiation and initiation periods. Conducting a new member-related activity between the hours to 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Permitting less than six continuous hours of sleep for pledge/associate members each night between 12:00 midnight and 9:00 a.m. Conducting any non-academic pledge/associate activity within one complete week prior to final examinations each semester.

Physical Abuse Physical abuse is understood to be any action taken or situation created which may foreseeably cause pain, injury, or undue physical stress, fatigue, or discomfort. Examples of physical abuse include but are not limited to the following: Forced or required consumption of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages or substances. Forced or required consumption of spoiled foods, raw onions, goldfish, or any unpalatable foods which an individual refuses to eat Dropping food such as eggs, grapes, liver, etc. in mouths Calisthenics, such as push-ups, sit-ups, or runs Tying individuals to chairs, poles, or other objects Simulated or actual branding Causing excessive fatigue through physical or psychological shocks, such as forced participation in extreme exercise beyond normal ability Paddle swats of any nature, including the trading of swats with actives Pushing, shoving, tackling, or any other kind of physical abuse Throwing anything, such as whipped cream, garbage, water, paint, etc. at an individual

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Deception of new members prior to the ritual which is designed to convince a pledge/associate member that he will not be initiated or that he will be hurt during the ritual ceremony Yelling or screaming at pledge/associate members Calling pledge/associate members demeaning names (scum, etc.) Playing extremely loud music, music repeated continuously, or any other audible harassment Any individual or group interrogations of a negative or demeaning nature Creating rooms or areas that are uncomfortable due to temperature, noise, size, or air quality

Improper Requirements or Obligations All membership requirements or obligations must in some way enhance the individuals emotional, spiritual, or intellectual development. Examples of improper requirements or obligations include but are not limited to the following: Assigning or endorsing pranks such as panty-raids, harassing another organization, etc. Assigning or endorsing an activity that is illegal or unlawful, that would constitute theft, burglary, or trespassing, or that would be morally objectionable to an individual Defacing trees, grounds, buildings, or objects Conducting quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, paddle hunts, big sister hunts, or little sister hunts that include illegal activity, physical abuse, or psychological abuse Requiring pledge/associate members to march in formation Carrying items such as coconuts, helmets, swords, burlap bags, shields, paddles, rocks, dog collars, bricks, etc. Assigning or endorsing the wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste Requiring or endorsing the pledge/associate members to yell or chant when entering or leaving the chapter house Requiring memorization of non-fraternity related materials Not permitting pledge/associate members to talk for extended amounts of time Assigning or endorsing public stunts or buffoonery Requiring or encouraging pledge/associate members to act like animals or other objects Intentionally messing up the house or a room for pledge/associate members to clean Requiring or encouraging total or partial nudity at any time Requiring or encouraging pledge/associate members to run personal errands or any other form of personal servitude Requiring or encouraging pledge/associate members to participate in the act of flouring and/or showering other members

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Responsibilities 1. Any person (pledge/associate member, active member, guest, alumni/ae, university staff/faculty member) suffering or witnessing a hazing abuse must report the incident(s) to appropriate Greek Affairs officials. The appropriate chapter officer (president, pledge/associate educator, etc.) must approve all new member-related activities prior to the event. Membership-related activities should be kept within the properly reserved space. The activity must not interfere with the rights and activities of others, and should always reflect the best interest of the members of the chapter it represents and the university community as a whole.

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All chapters which are members of the Interfraternity or Panhellenic Councils and their individual members will abide by this policy. Chapters shall be held responsible for any action or situation in violation of this policy, whether incurred by pledge/associate, active, alumni/ae, or guest. Any reprisal or threat of reprisal taken against a person for reporting a violation of this policy shall be considered a violation of this policy, even if the chapter if found innocent of the initial alleged charge. Any violation of this policy shall be reported. IFC and Panhellenic will have the responsibility to determine violations and shall choose from a broad array of possible sanctions those appropriate to the misconduct.

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Implementation 1. The officers, principally the President of each chapter, are responsible for informing members (pledge/associate members, active members, alumni/ae, and guests) of the above policy. The policy shall be read by the President to the membership at the first chapter meeting of each semester and shall be posted in a prominent place for the members to see for not less than two weeks at the beginning of each semester. Any individual or group who wishes to discuss with Greek Affairs officials any questionable activities which may be in violation of this policy shall have complete anonymity if so desired until or unless that individual or group decides to file formal charges. The chapter is responsible for any group or individual activity determined to be a violation of this hazing policy. Violations may result in University, Greek Affairs, and/or legal action. In all cases of alleged violations of this policy, faculty and alumni/ae advisors will be notified of the alleged violations. In addition, the international/national headquarters of any chapter which allegedly violates this policy will be notified of the alleged violations. According to the IFC Constitution (Article III, Section 304), the judicial powers and authority of the IFC shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may investigate and judge charges of members of the IFC involving the alleged infractions of the University or IFC policies. According to the Panhellenic Constitution (Article V, Section D), the judicial powers and authority of the Panhellenic Council shall be vested in the Panhellenic officers. They may investigate and judge charges of members of the Panhellenic Council involving the alleged infractions of University or Panhellenic policies. The Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils will evaluate each case on its own individual merit. In the event that formal written charges are brought against a chapter for violating the provisions contained herein, they shall be entitled to notice, hearing, and appeal in accordance with those rules outlined in the hearing procedures.

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5. JOINT IFC/PHC HUMAN RIGHTS CODE I. Introduction

Kansas State University Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils recognize and support the rights of all individuals in the Greek system and all individuals who may come in contact with the fraternity/sorority community in any way. The Councils therefore will not tolerate or condone any form of racial or ethnic harassment; harassment based on sexual orientation; sexual harassment; sexual violence; physical, mental, or emotional abuse; or any action or display which may be deemed racial, ethnic, sexual, or emotional harassment by the general public. II. Racial and Ethnic Harassment

No form of racial and/or ethnic harassment will be tolerated or condoned by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils. Racial and/or ethnic harassment includes verbal, physical, or written behavior directed toward or relating to an individual or group on the basis of race, ethnicity, or racial affiliation and has the purpose or effect of: 1. 2. Creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment; Interfering with an individuals work, academic performance, living environment, personal security, or participation in any University- or fraternity/sorority-sponsored activities.

This definition also applies to harassment of persons because of their association with or support of members of a specific racial or ethnic group. While some examples of racial and/or ethnic harassment, such as physical and verbal assaults, are easily identified, more frequent and generalized instances, such as blatant and subtle graffiti and insensitive use of language including epithets and "humor" often go unacknowledged. All of the above instances are equally demeaning and violate the spirit of this policy. III. Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation

No form of harassment based on sexual orientation will be tolerated or condoned by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils. This includes verbal, physical, or written behavior which creates an uncomfortable, unstable, or harmful environment as a result of the individual's sexual orientation. IV. Sexual Harassment

No form of sexual harassment will be tolerated or condoned by the Interfraternity or Panhellenic Councils. Sexual harassment is any verbal, physical, or written behavior which, through inappropriate sexual content or disparagement of members of one sex, creates a situation in which: 1. 2. 3. 4. A person is required to tolerate or accept sexual attentions as a condition of any kind; The behavior creates an environment that is intimidating, hostile, or offensive for members of one sex; Any educational, employment, or fraternal decision has been affected by a persons refusal to comply with or tolerate inappropriate sexual behavior; Any reprisals are taken for reporting or objecting to sexual harassment.

In the past, sexual harassment has sometimes been tolerated because of the mistaken notion that sexual attentions and advances are always complimentary or flattering. Jokes, slurs, disparagements, or insults directed at members of one sex, often sexual in content, have frequently been dismissed as harmless humor. However, such behavior can interfere with an individuals rights. Sexual harassment is prohibited not because it is sexual, but because it is harassment and a form of discrimination.

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No form of sexual violence will be tolerated or condoned by the Interfraternity or Panhellenic Councils. This policy thus prohibits not only those acts commonly understood to constitute "sexual assault," but all attempts to coerce sexual activity as well. This policy prohibits acts only when they are forced on another person. An act is forced if the victim refuses, or when the victim does not verbally or otherwise indicate refusal but: 1. 2. 3. 4. Is overcome by force or fear; Is unconscious or physically powerless; Is incapable of refusing because of mental deficiency or disease; or Is incapable of refusing because of the effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs or any other substances.

Victims of sexual violence will be encouraged and assisted to seek redress to whatever extent they desire through the relevant laws of society. VI. Human Respect

The Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils will not tolerate or condone any abuse of a physical, mental, or emotional nature. Physical abuse is defined to be any action or situation which causes pain, injury, or physical harm. Any action or situation which causes ridicule, harassment, discomfort, or fright to such an extent that mental or emotional harm is incurred will be considered abusive. VII. Public Actions and Displays

The Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils realize that our fraternity system does not live in a vacuum, but must recognize and be sensitive to persons in our university and community. Therefore, the Councils will not tolerate any action or display which may be considered offensive or obscene, in that it creates racial, ethnic, sexual, emotional or other harassment or abuse. VIII. General Guidelines Any action, situation, or display by a member fraternity/sorority, or any action, situation, or display which may be considered to be endorsed by a member fraternity/sorority, and is in violation of any section of this policy, will be considered a violation of this Human Rights Code. This will apply whether the action, situation, or display involves only fraternity/sorority members, or members of the larger community. Any person (pledge/associate member, active member, guest, alumni/ae, university faculty/staff member) suffering or witnessing a violation of this policy must report the incident(s) to appropriate Greek Affairs officials. The intentions of this policy are understood to be in accordance with the policies of Kansas State University regarding racial/ethnic harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Any complaint of a violation of this policy brought to the attention of the Interfraternity or Panhellenic Council will be heard by the entire body of the Council. All parties in question will be allowed to present information according to the hearing process for all Greek Affairs policies. If a member chapter is found to be in violation of this policy, the body of the Council will have the freedom to apply whatever punishment is deemed appropriate according to the violation, including education, probation, fines, suspension, and withdrawal of university recognition. ADOPTED on March 19, 1991. REAFFIRMED on April 22, 2000. AMENDED on April 25, 1994. AMENDED on April 25, 1995.

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CHAPTER 19 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AND CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL 1. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CONSTITUTION OF THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Effective May 3, 2004 Amended in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 ARTICLE I. NAME, PURPOSES AND AUTHORITY Section 1. The chapters of men's fraternities at Kansas State University (University) hereby associate and adopt in place of all previous agreements these articles as the Constitution of the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council (IFC), incorporated under the laws of the State of Kansas. The purposes of IFC shall be to foster cooperation among the member chapters and to promote the strengths and general welfare of the Kansas State University fraternity system. The IFC derives its authority from the President of Kansas State University, as stated in the Agreement dated March 19, 2004, which is made a part of this Constitution by reference. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 3. Section 6. The IFC shall be comprised of any North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) chapter or non NIC, but still inter/national fraternity recognized by Kansas State University. All members of fraternities shall be students enrolled at Kansas State University. Any national/international general college fraternity may petition the IFC for colony status. Colony status shall be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council of Presidents. Colonies shall be non-voting members of the IFC and the Council of Presidents. Each chapter shall have one (1) vote in the IFC and the Council of Presidents. The IFC and all member chapters and colonies shall be governed by the Council of Presidents of the IFC, which shall be composed of the duly elected President or presiding officer of each voting member chapter of the IFC. In any event that a president or a presiding officer is unable to attend a meeting, that chapter shall select a qualified replacement from that chapter's executive board to attend that meeting. The Council of Presidents shall act as the legislative and electoral body of IFC. They shall: A. Work in the best interest of the Greek Community. B. Elect a Qualified Board of Directors on an annual basis. C. Attend all official IFC and Presidents Council meetings. D. Meet on a monthly basis as a council of presidents to discuss community issues. When a member of the Council of Presidents is elected to the Board of Directors of the IFC, his chapter shall thereafter choose another representative who shall have equal vote with all other members of the Council of Presidents.

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Members of the Board of Directors of the IFC shall have no vote in the Council of Presidents , except that the President of IFC may vote to break a tie vote. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES

Section 1.

The Council of Presidents shall annually elect the following eight officers : President, Vice President, Director of Judicial Affairs, Director of Risk Management, Director of Public Relations, Director of Community and Internal Relations, Director of Interfraternal Relations and Director of Recruitment. A. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Board of Directors and the Council of Presidents. He shall be the official representative of the IFC to non-IFC activities unless another person is delegated as his representative. He shall: 1. Call and preside at all meeting of the Board of Directors and Council of Presidents. 2. Promote Greek Affairs resources. 3. Communicate with chapters and colonies on policy violations. 4. Organize IFC/PHA executive retreat at the beginning of the semester. 5. Serve as chair of IFC judicial hearings, and work with the Director of Judicial Affairs and a Greek Affairs staff member on the enforcement of sanctions for policy violations. 6. Ensure that IFC Board of Directors and IFC community are achieving the Greek Affairs Strategic Plan. 7. Facilitate a meeting specifically for chapter presidents at least once a month. 8. Serve as the main resource for non-Greek students to get in contact with the Greek system. 9. Be responsible for continual evaluation of the functionality of the Interfraternity Council Executive Council and restructure as necessary to fit strategic goals of the Greek Community. 10. Ensure that all members of the IFC Board of Directors are progressing toward the goals of their prospective offices. 11. Maintain overall responsibility for the operation of the Interfraternity Council and serve as the Interfraternity Council representative to the campus and community. 12. Work with the executive board, Council of Presidents and Greek Affairs staff in all matters pertaining to IFC. B. The Vice President shall assist the President as directed, preside at official meetings in the absence of the President, and succeed to the office of President whenever that office is declared vacant by the Board of Directors. He shall: 1. Develop scholarship programming and academic incentives for individuals and chapters. 2. Organize, implement, and conduct membership development activities and programming including Greek LEADS, Roundtables, and other initiatives. 3. Serve as the primary advisor to the New Member Council. 4. Coordinate New Member Council development activities including a retreat in the spring or fall. 5. Review the council's constitution and bylaws on an annual basis and suggest changes as needed. 6. Undertake and assist in special projects delegated by the President. C. The Director of Judicial Affairs shall: 1. Coordinate all investigations of policy violations by IFC member chapters and colonies that are brought to the attention of the Director. These investigations shall be conducted independently from the Board of Directors and without their influence by an investigative team that is chosen by the Director of Judicial Affairs. 2. Have the power to make a formal complaint on behalf of a complainant and present the written testimony of the complainant in a formal hearing.

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Be responsible for the interpretation and correct implementation of the IFC Judicial Policy. 4. Be responsible, along with the President and a Greek Affairs staff member, for creation and enforcement of administrative sanctions for minor policy violations. 5. Assess fines for violations of the Event Responsibility Policy. 6. Work with chapters to oversee compliance of all judicial sanctions. 7. Assist the Director of Risk Management in training the SRC members. 8. Review the council's judicial policy on an annual basis and make changes as needed. 9. Undertake and assist in special projects delegated by the President. The Director of Risk Management shall: 1. Provide chapters with educational seminars and presentations (e.g. date rape, hazing, fire safety, alcohol abuse, etc.) for each of the following: new member classes, presidents, and social chairs regarding the Responsibility Policy at the beginning of each semester, and chapter and colony members on risk management issues. 2. Create a risk management manual for chapters. 3. Conduct risk management programming at least twice a semester. 4. Be responsible for the interpretation and correct implementation of the IFC Responsibility Policy. 5. Send letters to local establishments informing them of the Event Responsibility Policy and the SRC as well as collecting up-to-date establishment insurance and liability information. 6. Review event registration forms to ensure compliance with the Social Responsibility Policy and all other applicable policies. 7. Select, train, and supervise Social Responsibility Committee (SRC) members. 8. Direct the activities of the SRC, by scheduling the SRC to monitor registered fraternity events every week. 9. Review the council's responsibility policy on an annual basis and make changes as needed. 10. Undertake and assist in special projects delegated by the President. The Director of Marketing and Public Relations shall: 1. Publish the Weekly Greek with the Panhellenic Director of Public Relations. 2. Send news releases to media for all IFC/PHA major events/ programming/awards. 3. Serve as a resource to chapters and colonies for publicizing their events (e.g. public relations handbook, press releases, general publicity). 4. Work with Director of Interfraternal Relations to create one program each semester to promote positive inter-Greek relations/activities. He shall focus specifically on advertising, and sponsorship of the event. 5. Work with Greek Affairs staff to update and maintain the Greek Affairs website and calendar. 6. Conduct public relations programming at least once a semester. 7. Work with Greek Affairs staff and IFC Board of Directors on all promotional materials and Branding (e.g. letter heads, logos, newsletters, memos). 8. Review chapter websites at least once per semester. 9. Manage the council's social media accounts and use them to promote IFC and the Greek community as a whole. 10. Undertake and assist in special projects delegated by the President. The Director of Community and Internal Relations shall: 1. Call roll and take minutes at all IFC and Board of Directors meetings. 2. Type and distribute an agenda and minutes of meetings. Meeting agenda and minutes shall be distributed within 48 hours of the meeting.

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Coordinate the Adopt-A-School program. Organize and implement the fall and spring All-Greek Philanthropy as well as additional philanthropic opportunities. 5. Collect, compile and distribute all chapter philanthropy results each semester. 6. Organize and plan, in conjunction with PHA Director of Community and Internal Relations, environmental efforts for Greek Affairs and the community. 7. Conduct philanthropy programming at least once a semester. 8. Maintain all current IFC documents and policies. The Director of Interfraternal Relations shall: 1. Work with the Greek Affairs staff to organize alumni/alumnae meetings and events. 2. Conduct alumni/alumnae officer programming at least once a semester. 3. Coordinate Homecoming activities and meetings sponsored by Greek Affairs and its organizations. 4. Work with Alumni Association for Homecoming and serve on All-University Homecoming committee. 5. Coordinate the Brotherhood Exchange program. 6. Chair the Greek Week Steering Committee. The Director of Recruitment shall: 1. Work with Greek Affairs staff to coordinate the IFC membership recruitment program. 2. Work with Greek Ambassadors and New Student Services to present parent and family sessions and information tables during all University recruitment events such as: Summer Orientation and Enrollment, The Fraternity Experience, AllUniversity Open House, Senior Days, visitations, and scholarship days. 3. Work with Greek Affairs staff and IFC Board of Directors on all recruitment promotional materials and branding (e.g. letter heads, logos, newsletters, memos). 4. Hold monthly recruitment roundtables with recruitment chairs, advisors, Greek community leaders, prospective new members that did not join, newly affiliated members, and admissions and orientation personnel to improve current and future recruitment processes and events. 5. Promote fraternity membership to prospective members and their parents. 6. Educate fraternity recruitment chairmen about dry recruitment, recruitment ethics, and recruitment best practice techniques. 7. Work with chapters to help them reach their recruitment goals. 8. Hold at least one recruitment event outside of the Manhattan Area per semester.

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The Board of Directors shall be composed of the eight elected officers provided in Section 1 of this Article. The Director of Greek Affairs shall be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Directors. Members of the Council of Presidents may attend any meeting of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall: A. Be the governing body of IFC when the Council of Presidents is not in session. B. Administer routine business between meetings of the Council of Presidents when advisable and such other business as has been approved for action by the Council of Presidents. C. Report all action taken by the Board of Directors at the next meeting of the Council of Presidents. D. Review the AFLV awards application and complete applications based on eligibility and board interest. E. Attend all IFC/PHA activities, including but not limited to, executive board meetings, council of Presidents meetings, educational programs and recruitment events. (e.g., Greek LEADS, Greek Leadership Retreat, and All-Greek Philanthropy). F. Conduct a thorough transition for new officers. G. Keep a well-organized and comprehensive notebook/electronic files of all activities

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Provide an officer report of all actions and business related to respective office at all Board of Directors and Council of Presidents meetings. Serve as members of the IFC Judicial Board as needed. Members of the Board of Directors with more than three unexcused absences from Official IFC meetings or sponsored events shall be subject to recall. Serve two office hours per week in the Greek Affairs office.

Should a vacancy exist on the Board of Directors, the remaining members of the Board of Directors shall elect a qualified male to complete the vacant term, subject to the majority approval of the Council of Presidents. Any officer who fails to perform his duties as outlined by the constitution and the IFC oath of office shall be subject to recall. Recall procedures of Executive Council Officers: A. Any officer failing to perform his duties as outlined shall meet individually with the IFC President to discuss his performance. If the officer continues to not perform his duties, he will meet with the IFC Board of Directors. Upon a 2/3 vote by the Board of Directors, the officer will be considered for removal subject to a 2/3 approval of the Council of President. B. Upon a 2/3 approval by the Council of Presidents, the officer will be removed from office, and a new officer will be instated as specified by Article III, Section 3 of the IFC Constitution. There shall be the following standing committees of the IFC: A. The Personnel Committee, which will evaluate all Greek Affairs employees annually, shall be composed of the following voting members: 1. The IFC President, together with the PHA President, as Co-Chairs. 2. Three undergraduate males, together with three undergraduate females, chosen by the Co-Chairs. 3. Two fraternity alumni (together with two sorority alumni), chosen to overlapping terms of office by votes of alumni representatives of each fraternity (and sorority), from a list of nominees provided by fraternity (and sorority) alumni. B. The Search Committee, which will make recommendations to the Dean of Student Life concerning vacancies in Greek Affairs unclassified positions. The members of the Search Committee shall be chosen from the undergraduate and alumni membership of the Personnel Committee plus others, all selected by the IFC President, together with the PHA President (as Co-Chairs), subject to the approval of the Dean of Student Life. C. The Finance Committee, which will make recommendations to the IFC and PHA Boards of Directors concerning the annual Greek Affairs budget, shall be composed of the following voting members: 1. The IFC President, together with the PHA President, as Co-Chairs. 2. Two undergraduate males, together with two undergraduate females, chosen by the Co-Chairs. 3. Two fraternity alumni (together with two sorority alumni), chosen to overlapping terms of office by votes of alumni representatives of each fraternity (and sorority), from a list of nominees provided by fraternity (and sorority) alumni. D. The Judicial Board is the board that will have deciding power over judicial hearings. They will have the authority to determine responsibility for alleged violations and to determine appropriate sanctions. It consists of the following members: 1. The IFC Board of Directors. a. The IFC President will serve as the chairperson of the Judicial Board for each judicial hearing.

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Two other members of the board will be appointed to serve on the board for each hearing by the Judicial Board chairperson. The members of the board shall be selected in the following priority order to serve Director of Risk Management, Vice President, Director of Public Relations, Director of Community & Internal Relations, and Director of Recruitment. c. No member of the Board of Directors may be appointed to a case where his chapter is the complainant or respondent due to conflict of interest. The IFC President will serve as the chairperson of the Judicial Board for each judicial hearing. a. One of these appointees will be present at all administrative review and judicial hearings. b. An alumni representative is not eligible to serve in a judicial proceeding where his chapter is the complainant or respondent due to conflict of interest. c. If neither of the alumni representatives is able to attend a judicial proceeding, the Vice President of Student Life should be contacted to provide an alternate representative to serve. Four chapter representatives appointed by the IFC Director of Judicial Affairs. a. Two of these representatives will be appointed to serve for each hearing. b. No chapter representative is eligible to serve in a judicial proceeding when his chapter is the complainant or respondent due to conflict of interested. c. Selection of chapter appointees: i. At the beginning of the Fall semester, the IFC Director of Judicial Affairs will release an application. ii. An applicant must meet the following qualifications: 1. Be a member in good standing of their fraternity as verified by their chapter president. 2. Be at least junior standing. 3. Have a letter of support from chapter president. iii. The IFC Director of Judicial Affairs will review all applications received and select four men to serve a one year term on the board. iv. No more than one member from each fraternity may be selected. A staff person representing Greek Affairs shall be present to advise the IFC Judicial Board and serve as an "ex officio" member of the Judicial Board. All procedures and actions of this board shall follow the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council Judicial Policy.

Except as otherwise provided in the Constitution or Bylaws, the Board of Directors is authorized to create special or ad hoc committees as the Board of Directors shall deem necessary, with undergraduate and alumni voting members appointed by the IFC President. ARTICLE IV. ELECTIONS

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Elections shall occur annually, on the last IFC meeting prior to Fall Break. The President shall appoint, with the approval of the Board of Directors, a Slating Committee composed of seven men. At least three members of the Slating Committee shall have previously held or are to complete terms as chapter president, with the remainder having served as an IFC officer. Chapters whose presidents serve on the Slating Committee may not be represented again for three years. The Slating Committee shall recruit, accept applications from and interview all

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The Slating Committee shall not consist of more than two men from the same IFC member chapter. Any man who has been initiated into the membership of an IFC member chapter and who is in good standing with that member chapter, and whose cumulative G.P.A is 2.75 or greater, shall be eligible for nomination to an IFC elected office. The Slating Committee shall not discriminate against younger men with leadership potential for the elected IFC offices other than President and Vice President. The Slating Committee shall present nominations for each elected IFC office, along with biographical data on each candidate, to the Council of Presidents no later than two weeks prior to the annual election. The use of "Roll Down Nominations" shall not be used by the Slating Committee; however, the individuals may be slated for multiple offices as long as the Slating Committee believes the candidate is qualified for each elected office. A slated candidate may be nominated by a voting member of the Council of Presidents for another Director position in the event that one or no candidates are eligible to hold office. The Council of Presidents shall, in one meeting without a recess or adjournment, elect all officers from those recommended by the Slating Committee. All officers duly elected shall assume their responsibilities January 1 and shall serve until their successors have been elected and take office. The Board of Directors shall ensure that undergraduate and alumni positions on standing committees are filled in a timely manner. Any member of the IFC whose chapter loses IFC recognition may be allowed to finish his term with the approval of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council of Presidents. Failure to meet twothirds (2/3) will require a removal from office. ARTICLE V. NEW MEMBER EDUCATION

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Section 8. Section 9. Section 10. Section 11. Section 12.

Section 1.

The Kansas State University Interfraternity Council became the first IFC in the nation to outlaw "Hell Week" and related hazing activities. The original resolution of March 19, 1956, is a permanent part of this Constitution: "We consider the fraternity responsible for a positive contribution to the primary functions of colleges and universities, and therefore under an obligation to encourage the most complete personal development of its members, intellectual, physical, and social. Therefore, we declare that any member fraternity of the Interfraternity Council at Kansas State University shall not indulge in Hell Week or any activities which will: A. B. Have an adverse effect on the worth of the individual, be it mentally, physically, or morally degrading to his character. Hinder the individual's participation in any activities, academic or extracurricular, of Kansas State University.

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And furthermore, it shall be the purpose of Kansas State University fraternities at all times. Therefore, any violation of the above declaration by any member fraternity will result in immediate action by the Interfraternity Council with maximum punishment being permanent expulsion from the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council." Section 2. All fraternities at Kansas State University subscribe to the Fraternity Executives Association "Statement of Position on Hazing and Pre-Initiation Activities" and the KSU Anti-Hazing Policy and Human Rights Code.

ARTICLE VI. DISSOLUTION Section 1. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, should the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council ever cease to exist, all assets of the IFC at such time of dissolution shall be paid to the Kansas State University Foundation.

ARTICLE VII. AMENDMENTS AND BYLAWS Section 1. This Constitution may be amended by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Council of Presidents. Any amendment shall be introduced at an official meeting before being adopted at a subsequent official meeting. The Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Council of Presidents.

Section 2.

Effective March 19, 2004; Amended on November 1, 2004 (effective immediately); Reaffirmed on April 25, 2005; Amended on November 28, 2005 (effective immediately); Amended on November 27, 2006 (effective immediately); Amended on February 26, 2007 (effective immediately); Amended on May 14, 2007 (effective immediately); Amended on December 12, 2007 (effective January 1, 2008); Amended on October 7, 2008 (effective immediately); Amended on December 7, 2009 (effective immediately); Amended on May 4, 2010 (effective immediately) Amended on May 2, 2011 (effective immediately); Amended on November 12, 2012 (effective immediately).

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BYLAWS OF THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Effective May 3, 2004 Amended 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 101. Meetings: The Council of Presidents shall officially meet every two weeks unless voted on by the Council. Additional official meetings may be called by the IFC President or the Director of Greek Affairs. The Board of Directors shall meet regularly at least twice each month at times other than when the Council of Presidents is meeting, as determined by the IFC President. Two-thirds (2/3) of all the voting members of the Council of Presidents shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Five (5) voting members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Board of Directors. Except as otherwise provided in the Constitution or these Bylaws, in both the Council of Presidents and the Board of Directors, a majority of those present and voting shall be necessary for any decision on any matter. Each member chapter shall have its President or presiding officer present at all official meetings of the Council of Presidents. During the course of a semester after the third time a member chapter is absent from an Official IFC or Council of Presidents meeting that chapter shall lose their voting rights in IFC meetings for the next meeting. After the fourth absence from a meeting a fine of $200 shall be imposed on the chapter. After the fifth absence the chapter shall be placed on social probation for the remainder of the semester or a minimum of a month. When a chapter president has a permanent academic conflict with the regular meeting time of the Council of Presidents, the Board of Directors may permit his chapter to designate a permanent substitute for that semester who shall meet with the Council of Presidents and have full voting rights. The fiscal year of the Kansas State IFC shall be from July 1 to June 30. B. The signature of the Director of Greek Affairs shall be required to bind IFC. C. IFC shall follow the University Restricted Fees Accounts policies and procedures. D. Membership Dues 1. The dues of each IFC chapter shall be an assessment per chapter per semester and per initiated member and new member of an amount determined by the IFC council when it approves its annual budget. 2. The dues of each IFC chapter shall be payable by the third week of each semester. 3. NIC dues are paid yearly as invoiced by the NIC office, this amount is assessed through regular membership dues. Member chapters with delinquent financial obligations to the IFC shall be subject to review by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may, as a matter of policy, cease to provide services to or recognition of the members or new members of a member chapter delinquent in its obligations to IFC. For every member, each chapter shall pay to the IFC a new member fee as determined in the annual budget.

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Quorum:

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Finance: A.

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Staff:

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B. 401. Scholarship Standards:

The Dean of Student Life will hire, as recommended by the Search Committee, the Director of Greek Affairs and such unclassified and classified staff as stated in the Agreement dated March 19, 2004, which is made a part of this Constitution by reference and the Continuance of the Agreement Between Kansas State University and the Kansas State Interfraternity Council and the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council dated May 5, 2008. The Director of Greek Affairs shall be a fraternity/sorority alum. The Director of Greek Affairs will have all fiscal and personnel responsibilities, including the following: 1. Be responsible for the general supervision of the employees and finances of the KSU IFC and Greek Affairs. 2. Be responsible for the preparation and submission to the Finance Committee of the annual budget. 3. Be responsible for the receipt of all payments due to the IFC, collect all dues, and billing for all amounts owed to the IFC. 4. Be responsible for the prompt payment of all bills of the KSU IFC through Organization Safekeeping procedures of the University. 5. Be responsible for working with the University Internal Auditor to maintain up-to-date financial records and assist in the yearly University audit. 6. Be responsible for the preparation of all tax forms and review books at the end of the fiscal year. The Personnel Committee shall annually evaluate the employees of Greek Affairs and report their findings and recommendations to the Dean of Student Life. A member chapter and its new member class must maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.500. If a member chapter or its new member class fails to achieve at least a GPA of 2.500, it shall prepare an action plan designed to improve the grades of the group in poor academic standing and present this program to the IFC Vice President within two weeks of being notified by the IFC Vice President. The chapter will treated as delinquent if this deadline is not met, and will be treated as such until the requirement is fulfilled. Upon approval of the IFC Vice President, the member chapter shall implement the program for the remaining portion of that semester. If a member chapter or its new member class fails to achieve at least a GPA of 2.500 for two consecutive semesters the chapter shall be subject to more severe punishment by the IFC Vice President until a 2.500 GPA is obtained. 1. The chapter may be placed on social probation for a semester or more as determined by the IFC Board of Directors as suggested by the IFC Vice President. A majority vote by the Board of Directors is required to impose the social probation. IFC officer candidates shall have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, and IFC officers shall maintain at least a 2.85 cumulative GPA while in office. The IFC reserves the privilege of contacting national fraternities concerning colonization at Kansas State University. A national or international fraternity wishing to colonize at Kansas State University should address a "Request for Colonization" to the Director of Greek Affairs, IFC President, and Vice President for Student Life.

A. B.

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E. F. G. H. I. J. 502. Installation Procedures: A. B.

The request shall be subject to the majority approval of the Council of Presidents and the Vice President for Student Life. The request shall include: 1. The number of alumni in the Manhattan area and the State of Kansas. 2. The number of undergraduate, graduate, and faculty members at KSU. 3. Degree of support and plan of consultations and supervision for establishing a colony. 4. Financial support available to the colony from the national fraternity and the alumni. 5. A copy of the Inter/National constitution and bylaws as well as all other rules, regulations, policies, etc., pertaining to colonies. 6. Samples of all literature and publications of the Inter/National fraternity available to or for the use of the colony. 7. The Inter/National fraternity shall show financial stability through a current Inter/National balance statement, a statement as to ability to assist in financing a chapter house and degree to which it will assume responsibility for the colony and chapter financial liabilities. 8. The Inter/National fraternity should indicate the number of colonies it has, or plans to have, while having a colony at KSU and how it plans to supervise and assist it. Following consideration of a request by the Council of Presidents and the Vice President for Student Life, the Inter/National fraternity will be notified. If approval to colonize is granted, the letter will contain the recommendations of the IFC and specify the conditions of colonization as well as the requirements for installation of an active chapter. The colony may be established either by transfer of members from another chapter or by a representative of the Inter/National fraternity. The colony may organize under a name reflecting the name of the national fraternity so long as the name contains the word "colony." No member of the colony may be initiated into active membership by the fraternity until the local colony is chartered as an active chapter. The Inter/National fraternity shall develop a recruitment strategy to colonize the chapter. The Inter/National fraternity shall appoint faculty and alumni advisors and maintain these positions. The colony is bound by all University rules and regulations pertaining to organized living groups and by the Constitution and Bylaws of IFC. A colony must operate for at least two successive school semesters (not including summer school) before it may be granted full recognition by the Interfraternity Council. The colony and Inter/National fraternity shall petition IFC requesting a charter for the previously established colony. The petition shall include the following information: 1. List of colony members (pledges/associates), their scholastic standing, and academic classifications. 2. The bylaws of the colony. 3. History of the accomplishments of the colony. 4. Financial reports for at least the preceding semester (or year) including the balance sheet and expense statements. 5. Letter of approval and support from the Inter/National fraternity assuring that the colony will be chartered by the national fraternity. 6. A statement concerning number, length, and plan for consultations by the Inter/National staff with its chapters.

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A statement of compliance with all Kansas State University and Manhattan community policies. 8. Any additional letters of recommendation or support which the colony cares to supply. The organization must be incorporated under the laws of the State of Kansas or supported and supervised by an alumni organization so incorporated. The colony shall consist of not less than twenty (20) men who meet IFC standards for initiation, with two-thirds (2/3) eligible and planning to return to KSU the following year. If housed, a colony or chapter is encouraged to secure and maintain a housemother, resident advisor, or some comparable program that is approved by the IFC Board of Directors.

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Compliance:

Should a member chapter or colony fail to comply with the Constitution and Bylaws and other decisions of the IFC, the group may be declared inactive and its membership in the IFC terminated. Such consideration and subsequent recommendations shall be initiated before the Judicial Committee under Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution.

701. 801. 901.

Rules of Order: The KSU IFC shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, except as specifically otherwise provided for in the Constitution and Bylaws. Revision: Strategic Plan: The IFC Vice President shall, on an annual basis, review the IFC constitution and ByLaws. The Greek Affairs Strategic Plan shall be considered in all actions of IFC.

Effective March 19, 2004; Reaffirmed on April 25, 2005; Amended on April 3, 2006; Amended on May 14, 2007; Amended on December 3, 2007; Amended on December 7, 2009; Amended on May 4, 2010; Amended on May 2, 2011; Amended on November 12, 2012; Amended on December 2, 2012.

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2. CONTINUANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL WHEREAS, WHEREAS, The Kansas State University Greek System began with the establishment of local and national fraternities and sororities in the early 1910s; and The Kansas State University Interfraternity Council (IFC) and the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council (PHC) of Kansas State University have represented the interests of K-State Greeks for almost 90 years; and Kansas State University Fraternities and Sororities are values-based learning communities responsible for the intellectual and moral development of their undergraduate members; and All Kansas State University Greek Community "Stakeholders" (Kansas State University IFC, Kansas State University PHC, Kansas State University Alumni Fraternity Council, Flint Hills Panhellenic Association, respective Inter/National Headquarters, and Kansas State University Fraternity and Sorority Alumni) expect exceptional performance from the K-State Greek Community and its respective member chapters; and Such success requires a shared responsibility among Stakeholders to foster healthy, safe and fun living and learning environments while diligently working toward the achievement of stated strategic planning objectives; and Presidents of Kansas State University have vested their judicial powers and other authorities in IFC and PHC through a doctrine of collegial self-governance; and In 2003, the Greek Affairs Organizational Task Force was commissioned by IFC and PHC to study and examine "best practices" of Greek advising and make a Report and Recommendations to the IFC and PHC; and The Kansas State University Interfraternity Council, the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council and Kansas State University signed an historic Agreement on March 19, 2004; and That Agreement called for a review during the 2007-2008 school year; and The original Kansas State University and Greek Affairs relationship statement exists and are still in good standing and confirmed by this document.

WHEREAS, WHEREAS,

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS,

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED TO BETWEEN KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL AND THE KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Kansas State University reaffirms the grant of powers of the President of Kansas State University concerning self-governance (including policy and judicial matters) to the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council (IFC) and the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council (PHC). All judicial matters shall be in compliance with University regulations and applicable laws of the State of Kansas and the United States of America.

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The IFC governing body is the Council of Presidents. The PHC governing body is the Panhellenic Council. Kansas State University agrees to continue to employ a Director of Greek Affairs, in the unclassified service, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Dean of Student Life; and at least two Assistant Directors of Greek Affairs, in the unclassified service, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Director of Greek Affairs. In addition, Kansas State University agrees to continue to employ an Administrative Assistant in the classified service. All funds for salaries and benefits for such employees shall be transferred on a regular basis by Kansas State University and Greek Affairs into a central payroll account. Three standing committees will be established: Judicial, Personnel and Financial. These bodies will be composed of undergraduates and alumni, with undergraduate members holding a majority of seats on all committees. A minimum of two alumni on the IFC Judicial Committee and four alumni (two men and two women) on the Personnel Committee and on the Financial Committee will be selected by alumni. Each committee is charged with executing their responsibilities as outlined in the respective policies. Whenever there is a vacancy in any Greek Affairs unclassified position, the Personnel Committee shall become a component of a University Search Committee including faculty, staff, and undergraduates. All expenses associated with the search process are to be shared in the same proportion as staff salaries by Kansas State University, Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council. IFC and PHC shall assess dues and fees to provide other funds for the support of Greek Affairs in accordance with existing policies. All accounting, expenditures and receipt of funds of Greek Affairs shall be through the Kansas State University Organizational Safekeeping procedures. There may be an Imprest or Petty Cash fund established for emergency or time-sensitive purchases. Kansas State University will continue to allocate funds for staff salaries, benefits and other expenses, beginning July 1, 2008. Funding shall be on a minimum of 70/30 percent Kansas State University/IFC and PHC philosophy of financial contribution. Therefore, if significant budgetary increases occur, these funds should be adjusted accordingly. Every two years, all Greek Affairs accounts shall be audited by the University Internal Auditor, without fee or charge. This audit is in addition to the pre-audit examinations completed on all transactions by the Kansas State University Organizational Safekeeping process. With the concurrence of IFC and PHC, Kansas State University will provide adequate and necessary office space to accommodate Greek Affairs employees, IFC and PHC. Kansas State University shall continue to provide the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council significant access to and participation in all appropriate University recruiting events. Member chapters of the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council agree to maintain a minimum of one chapter advisor who is not a Greek Affairs employee. Chapters and representative alumni agree to provide Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council and the Director of Greek Affairs timely, accurate, and complete "essential documents" as outlined in the IFC and PHC Constitution or Bylaws or Greek Affairs policy. Any Stakeholder to this Agreement may petition (through an authorized representative) any party to this Agreement to address any question or concern regarding this Agreement at any time. At least two of the parties to this Agreement must agree that the question or concern warrants further formal review.

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Any powers not expressly enumerated in this agreement are assumed to be under the purview of the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council. This Agreement shall be subject to review in Fall Semester, 2011 for Fiscal Year 2013 and every four years thereafter. This Agreement shall continue until amended or nullified by the unanimous agreement of Kansas State University, the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council and the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council.

Original Agreement Signed and Agreed To on March 19, 2004, by President Jon Wefald, Vice President Robert S. Krause and Dean of Student Life Pat J. Bosco for Kansas State University, Interfraternity Council President Aaron M. Siders and Interfraternity Council Vice President Nicholas D. Ahlerich for the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council President Sara L. Jahansouz and Panhellenic Council Vice President Casey A. Hale for the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council. Continuance of the Agreement Signed and Agreed To on May 5, 2008, by President Jon Wefald, Vice President Robert S. Krause and Dean of Student Life Pat J. Bosco for Kansas State University, Interfraternity Council President Andrew T. Gigstad and Interfraternity Council Vice President Marshal A. Van Tuyl for the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council President Macy E. Wendler and Panhellenic Council Vice President Erin R. Parrott for the Kansas State University Panhellenic Council.

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CHAPTER 20 DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CORPORATION BY-LAWS

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS* (Federal Taxpayer Identification Number: 45-1762813) ARTICLE I: OFFICES Section 1. The name of the corporation is Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association, sometimes hereafter referred to as "Corporation" or "this Corporation." The principal office and mailing address of the Corporation is 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas. This Corporation may also have such other offices, temporary or permanent, for the transaction of business, located at such other places as the Board of Directors may from time to time deem.

Section 2.

ARTICLE II: DIRECTORS Section 1. The property, business and affairs of this Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The number of Directors shall be six voting members, one ex officio voting member and two ex officio non-voting members. In addition to the powers and authority by the Articles of Incorporation and by these By-Laws expressly conferred upon them, the Board may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, with respect to management of the affairs, property and business of this Corporation, and the accomplishment of the purposes for which this Corporation is chartered, as are not by Statute, or by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these By-Laws prohibited. The Board of Directors shall hold an annual meeting for the election of Directors and the transaction of any other business relating to the affairs of this Corporation during the months of September, October or November of any year upon the call of the President of this Corporation. This meeting shall be held in Manhattan, Kansas, unless prior to the meeting two-thirds (2/3) of the Directors agree in writing that the meeting shall be held at a different place within the State of Kansas, in which event the meeting shall be held at the place so agreed upon. Special meetings of the Board may be called by or at the direction of the President or Secretary. Notice of each special meeting shall be mailed to each Director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of business at least three (3) days before the meeting; or shall be telegraphed, cabled or radioed to each Director similarly addressed, or shall be delivered personally or by telephone, at least two (2) days before the meeting. The Directors currently holding office under the Articles of Incorporation of this Corporation, to wit: James D. Persinger, Jr., 4004 Parkway Court, Lawrence, Kansas 66047 Richard E. Fagerberg, 188 Hillcrest Road West, Lake Quivira, Kansas 66106 Stephen L. Patton, 4705 W. 25th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66047 Steven C. Johnson, 4708 Muirfield Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66047 shall hold office until the annual meeting of the Directors in 1997, or until their successors are elected and qualified.

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Thereafter, Directors shall be selected in the following manner: A. At the annual meeting to be held in 1997, two (2) Directors shall be elected to hold office until the annual meeting in 1998; two (2) to hold office until the annual meeting in 1999; and two (2) to hold office until the annual meeting in 2000 (and, in each case, until their respective successors are elected and qualified). Beginning with the annual meeting in 1998, two (2) Directors shall be elected to succeed the two Directors whose terms of office expire with said meeting, and beginning with the Directors to be elected at the annual meeting to be held in 1998, all Directors then and thereafter elected shall hold office for three (3) years, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The Alumni Relations Officer of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega shall be an ex officio, voting Director and shall serve as Director during his continuation in office. The President, Treasurer and Alumni Relations Officer-elect of Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega shall be ex officio, non-voting Directors and shall serve as Directors during their continuation in office.

B.

Section 4.

No person shall be elected a Director of this Corporation who is not a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Any Director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or Secretary of the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any Director may be removed from office for incapacity or misconduct by the vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the Directors then in office. If the office of any Director becomes vacant by reason of death, resignation, removal, failure to elect, or for any other reason, a majority of the remaining Directors may elect a successor or successors, provided that any vacancy occurring during the term of a Director's office shall be filled only for the remainder of the term for which the Director whose directorship so becomes vacant was elected.

Section 5.

ARTICLE III: OFFICERS Section 1. Section 2. The officers of this Corporation shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be chosen from among the Directors. The Board shall elect the officers and those so elected shall hold office until the next regular annual meeting of the Directors, and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. The President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be members of the Executive Committee. The VicePresident shall be a member of the Executive Committee, but shall have no vote thereon. The Executive Committee shall have the power, when the Board of Directors is not meeting, to: A. B. Act by and for the Board of Directors; Construe, interpret and enforce these By-Laws.

Section 3.

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A quorum shall be a majority of the voting members of the Executive Committee, and any decision shall be by unanimous vote. All decisions of the Executive Committee shall be subject to review by the Board of Directors. Subject to the foregoing, the Board of Directors may appoint such committees as it shall deem necessary, who shall hold their offices for such term and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board. Section 4. Any officer may be removed at any time by the vote of a majority of the total number of Directors. If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors. Two or more offices may be held by the same person, except that the offices of President and Secretary shall always be held by different persons. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation; he shall preside at all meetings of the Directors, shall have general control and management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. He shall execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts of the Corporation, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed, and except where the signing thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation. The Vice-President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President, and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall prescribe. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose, and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when required. He shall give or cause to be given notice of all special meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President. He shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation and affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when so affixed it shall be attested by his signature, or by the signature of the Treasurer. He shall in general perform all acts incident to the position of Secretary, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the funds and securities of the Corporation, and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books of the Corporation, and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. He shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the President and the Board of Directors, at the annual meetings of the Board or whenever they may require it, an account of all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. He shall in general perform all acts incident to the position of Treasurer, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. He shall, if required by the Board of Directors, give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of his duties, the expense of which bond shall be borne by the Corporation.

Section 5. Section 6.

Section 7.

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ARTICLE IV: CHECKS Section 1. All checks, notes, drafts, bills of exchange, acceptances and other obligations or orders for the payment of money shall be signed by such officer or officers or person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate and in the absence of such designation they shall be signed by the President and the Treasurer.

ARTICLE V: FISCAL YEAR Section 1. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin the first day of July in each year, and shall end of the thirtieth day of June of such year.

ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENTS OF BY-LAWS Section 1. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed either (a) at any annual meeting of the Board of Directors, or (b) at any special meeting of the Board of Directors called for that purpose, by the vote of a majority of the total number of Directors.

*Alumni Association Articles of Incorporation: See Book of Records Chapter 8 By-Laws Adopted: July 13, 1997

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CHAPTERS 21 AND 22 DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA SUMMARY OF FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS AND ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER

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INDEX CHAPTERS 21 AND 22: SUMMARY OF FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS AND ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER CHAPTER 21: SUMMARY OF FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS 1. Costs to the Individual Member 2. Schedule of Fees Paid by Chapter to IFC and National Headquarters CHAPTER 22: ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER 22.01
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Total 4 Payments of $1,360.00/quarter 2 Payments of $2,685.00/semester ($35.00/semester discount) 1 Payment of $5,300.00 ($140.00/year discount) $5,440.00 $5,370.00 $5,300.00

$60.50/semester $105.00/semester $80.00/semester or $160.00/year* $100.00/semester* One-Time* One-Time*

$121.00 $210.00 $160.00 $200.00 $105.00 $180.00

O and IFC Pledging Fees Initiation Fee Building Corporation Payments

Building Corporation Donation Per Year*


(In-House Active Members Only)

$250.00 $450.00

Damage/Fine Deposit Annex Program Fees Out-of-House Fee


(Members with More Than 8 Semesters of Pledge and Active Membership are Exempt from Out-of-House Fee)

Retained by Building Corporation While Attending KSU*

$100.00/semester* $450.00/semester*

$200.00 $900.00

Meal Program (Dinners Only) Service and Delinquent Fees Service Fee for Late Payment Delinquent 30 days or more

Per Quarter* Per Quarter*

$ 5.00 10%

*Added on to Quarterly/Semesterly/Yearly Housebill SCHEDULE OF FEES PAID BY CHAPTER TO NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS (Effective Fall, 2012) Pledge Fee to NHQ Initiation Fee to NHQ $ 50.00 $150.00

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CHAPTER 22 ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER

R N I S I S N E E D E B A T A B L E NAME OF MOTION ? A M E N D A B L E ? S E C O N D ? V O T E D S E C E S S A R Y I N T E R R U P T ? M A Y E C O N S I D E R A B L E ?

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No No No No No No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Maj Maj 0 0 Maj

No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No No No No Yes No No

No No No No Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No

Appeal Ruling of the Chair Suspension of the Rules Division of the Question Point of Information Lay on the Table Previous Question Limit or Extend Debate Postpone to a Definite Time Refer to Committee Amend Main Motion Postpone Indefinitely MAIN MOTION Reconsideration Rescind Previous Action Take from the Table

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Maj 0 Maj


Maj Maj Maj Maj Maj# Maj Maj Maj

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APPENDICES

2013 SPRING IN-HOUSE SENIORITY LIST


(Grade Ranking Within Initiation Classes)

09A 10J 10A 10A 10A 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11J 11A 11A 11A 12J 12J 12J 12J 12J 12J 12J

1.* Chris Carrasco 2. David Rathjen 3. Drew Nuckolls 4. Matt Kaster 5. Scott Galey 6. David Biggs 7. Ben Fangman 8. Troy Klaassen 9. Jake Unruh 10. Nate Kalberer 11. Brett Lightle 12. Dylan Koch 13. Jake Cave 14. Chris Gabel 15. Brendan Carney 16. Joe Hund 17. Kyle Kramer 18. Jake Edwards 19. Miles Casey 20. Zach Showalter 21. Matt Kieffer 22. Michael Miller 23. Kyle Pfautsch 24. E. J. Hiss 25. Vince Stewart 26. Bryce Lob 27. Zack Zivnuska 28. Thomas Fullagar 29. Grant Jackson 30. Hayden Cave 31. Jimmie Allen 32. Ryan Lingle 33. Nick Gabel 34. Mack Valentine 35. Will Hammer

12J 12J 12J 12J 12J 12J 12J 12J 12J 12A 12A 12A 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J 13J

36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70.

Jordan Carney Trevor Petrie Kyle Heffern Eli Schrock Alex Eaton Matt Ribble Evan Cummings Jacob Pruitt Justin Bryan Brandon York Ryan Mustain Ryan Ferguson Reid Frye Luke Schnefke Kyle Schieber Pat Bennett Drew Unruh Joe Oaks Brandon James Eric Carlson Dylan Splichal Neil Haas Pat Keck Tommy Hoopes Tanner Fox Alex McKean Andrew Owings Devin Rose Tyler Moorman Brandon Payne Ben LeCluyse Scott Louis Spencer Andresen Andrew Fischer Austin Scott

Actives with More Than 8 Semesters of Pledge/Active Membership

1/22/2013

DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA FRATERNITY


LIST OF OFFICES AND OFFICERS (February, 2013 - September, 2013)

President (Worthy Master)ECJMSRWBOF*A* and Chief Executive Officer Vice-President (Worthy Marshal)E!CJ!MRW and Chairman of Executive, Judicial and Awards Committees Assistant Vice-President Chaplain (Worthy Chaplain)EC!JR and Chairman of Cabinet Assistant Chaplain Treasurer (Worthy Keeper of Exchequer)ECJRBF*A*, Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of Budget Committee Assistant Treasurer/Treasurer-elect Secretary (Worthy Scribe)ECJM and Campus Activities Coordinator Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Campus Activities Coordinators

Brendan R. Carney Benjamin D. Fangman Jacob N. Edwards Mackenzie J. Valentine Thomas P. Hoopes David A. Biggs Patrick L. Bennett

Patrick D. Keck Alexander J. McKean Michael J. Miller

Risk Management Officer and Social Chairman (Fall)ER and Co-Chairman of Risk Management Committee Jordan M. Carney Assistant Social Chairmen Neal W. Haas Evan P. Cummings M. Trevor Petrie Risk Management OfficerER and Social Chairman (Spring), Asst Social Chrmn and Co-Chairman of Risk Mgmnt Comm Reid P. Frye Assistant Risk Management Officers Tanner A. Fox Kyle M. Schieber Historian (Worthy Keeper of Annals)ECWO, Editor of The Vintage and Chairman of Communications Committee Assistant Historian/Historian-elect Eli J. M. Schrock Brandon E. James

Sergeant-at-Arms (Worthy Usher)ECJM and BADD Duty Coordinator R. Luke Schnefke Assistant Sergeant-at Arms and Assistant BADD Duty Coordinator Brandon D. LeCluyse Doorkeeper (Worthy Sentinel)ECJM and Resource Coordinator Eric A. Carlson Assistant Resource Coordinator (Study Files) Andrew W. Fischer Assistant Resource Coordinator (Copiers and Printers) Jacob L. Pruitt Membership Education Chairman (Spring)EMS Matthew A. Ribble Assistant Membership Education Chairmen Jordan M. Carney Jacob L. Pruitt Ryan M. Ferguson Membership Education Chairman (Fall)E*MS Jordan M. Carney Public Relations OfficerEWO Joseph R. Oaks Assistant Public Relations Officer (ATO Road Show) Andrew J. Owings Assistant Public Relations Officer (Campus Relations) Tyler B. Moorman Social Service CoordinatorE Grant P. Jackson Assistant Social Service Coordinators William R. Hammer Brandon M. Payne Alumni Relations OfficerEAO Ryan J. Mustain Assistant Alumni Relations Officers Spencer K. Andresen Zachary R. Showalter House ManagerEMB Kyle J. Heffern First Assistant House Manager/House Manager-elect (Rec Room, Living Room and Women's Restroom) Devin P. Rose Assistant House Manager (1st Floor Manager) Hayden J. Cave Assistant House Manager (2nd Floor Manager) Elward J. Hiss IV Assistant House Manager (3rd Floor Manager) Miles J. Casey Annex CoordinatorE John R. Reinert Assistant Annex Coordinator Christopher J. Waggoner Philanthropy ChairmanE Ryan C. Lingle Assistant Philanthropy Chairman/Philanthropy Chairman-elect D. Andrew Unruh Assistant Philanthropy Chairman Jake H. Cave Kitchen Manager E Assistant Kitchen Manager Brotherhood ChairmanE Assistant Brotherhood Chairman Scholarship ChairmanEMSF* and Chairman of Scholarship Committee Assistant Scholarship Chairman Membership Recruitment ChairmanE Assistant Membership Recruitment Chairmen Communications Officer (Web Engineer)EWO Assistant Communications Officer (Web Engineer) Intramurals ChairmanE* Assistant Intramurals Chairman Song LeaderE* Assistant Song Leader Mom's Weekend Coordinator Membership Education Committee At-Large MembersM Judicial Committee At-Large MembersJ Kyle M. Pfautsch Scott J. Louis Dylan A. Koch Troy S. Klaassen Kyle D. Kramer Bryce C. Lob Nathan D. Kalberer Brendan R. Carney Jacob C. Unruh Zachary A. Zivnuska Joseph A. Hund Dylan A. Splichal James D. Allen Matthew J. Kieffer Christopher J. Gabel Drew T. Nuckolls Matthew A. Kaster Christopher L. Carrasco Dylan A. Koch Devin P. Rose Drew T. Nuckolls

Scholarship Committee At-Large MembersS

Brett J. Lightle Nicholas M. Gabel Brandon M. York

Executive Committee
*

Cabinet

J !

Judicial Committee

Membership Education Committee Scholarship Committee Committee


B

Risk Management Committee


A

Awards Committee

Communications

Non-Voting Member

Votes Only to Break Tie

Building Corporation Board of Directors

Endowment Fund Board of Directors

Alumni Association Board of Directors


3/4/2013

DELTA THETA BOARD OF TRUSTEES


Chairman and Trustee Vice-Chairman and Trustee Secretary and Trustee Treasurer and Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee (Chapter President) Trustee (Chapter Vice-President) Trustee (Chapter Chaplain) Trustee (At-Large Chapter Member) Trustee (Chapter Outstanding New Member Award Recipient) William L. Muir III Allan D. Holiday, Jr. Eileen T. Hinkin Joshua T. Ault Kent H. Kiracofe Scott H. Jones Michael S. Ribble Monty E. Nielsen Richard W. Seidler Brendan R. Carney Benjamin D. Fangman Mackenzie J. Valentine Kyle D. Kramer R. Luke Schnefke

ADVISORS
Faculty Advisor Chapter Advisors Assistant Chapter Advisors Scott H. Jones Allan D. Holiday, Jr. and William L. Muir III R. Robert Harrison, Joel T. Johnson, Joshua T. Ault and Brice S. Ebert

ALUMNI CORPORATIONS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS


KANSAS DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Michael S. Ribble Todd F. Lakin Stephen L. Patton Steven C. Johnson

Board of Directors
David A. Biggs 2011 * Steven C. Johnson 1972 Ryan J. Mustain 2012 Brendan R. Carney 2011 * Richard R. Harrison 1999 Stephen L. Patton 1989 Chad R. Fagerberg 1991 Todd F. Lakin 1992 Michael S. Ribble 1986

DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION


President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Steven A. Swanson Brice S. Ebert William L. Muir III Brent A. Taylor

Board of Directors
Timothy M. Bensman 2001 Brendan R. Carney 2011 W. Cary Dikeman 1973 Kyle J. Heffern 2012 Kent H. Kiracofe 1988 Stephen L. Patton 1989 Steven A. Swanson 1990 Joseph D. Berlekamp 1975 Timothy E. Congrove 1984 Brice S. Ebert 1998 Allan D. Holiday, Jr. 1977 Frederick G. Miller 1969 Richard R. Ray II 1968 Brent A. Taylor 1996 David A. Biggs 2011 Marc S. Connor 1971 Chad R. Fagerberg 1991 Steven C. Johnson 1972 William L. Muir 1967 Michael S. Ribble 1986 David L. Wille 1982

KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS' AID ENDOWMENT FUND


President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer William L. Muir III Todd F. Lakin Allan D. Holiday, Jr. Michael E. Brown

Board of Directors
Joseph D. Berlekamp 1975 Brendan R. Carney 2011 * Allan D. Holiday, Jr. 1977 Todd F. Lakin 1992 David A. Biggs 2011* Larry W. Emig 1964 Kent H. Kiracofe 1988 William L. Muir III 1967 Michael E. Brown 1979 Jeffrey L. Gates 1981 Kyle D. Kramer 2011 * Erik M. Rome 2001

VIRGINIA CALVERT KEY SMITH GLAZEBROOK STARS AND CRESCENT PARENTS' CLUB OFFICERS
President Vice-President Secretary Fred and Sharon Miller Mark and Katrina Artley Kris and Diane Lewonowski

Treasurer
* Non-Voting Member

Larry and Jodi Thierer


3/4/2013

COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN ON REVERSE AND RETURN

DUE BEFORE FEBRUARY 1ST

CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is between the undersigned individual, hereinafter referred to as "Student" and DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA, a Kansas corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Chapter" and DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION , a Kansas corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Corporation". WITNESSETH: 1. Chapter, a chartered entity of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity ("Fraternity"), shall provide room space to Student at the Chapter House located at 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, which is owned by Corporation and leased to Chapter, for the Kansas State University ("University") academic periods beginning August 12, 2012, through December 14, 2012, and January 13, 2013, though May 18, 2013. 2. Student shall accept and retain the room space assigned to him by Chapter at the Chapter House. Chapter may cause the Chapter House to be closed during University vacation periods and other times, and Corporation may cause the Chapter House to be closed during days not covered in this Agreement and other times; and in such events, Student shall not be entitled to occupy the Chapter House during such periods. 3. Chapter and Corporation shall not be responsible for loss of, or damage to, any property owned or placed in or about the Chapter House by Student, in any case whatsoever. 4. Student shall place with Corporation, under terms and conditions prescribed by Corporation, a damage and fine deposit. Student shall reimburse Chapter and Corporation for all damages to the Chapter House and for all damage to, or loss of, any fixture, furnishing or property belonging to Chapter or Corporation. 5. a. If Student shall (1) depledge the Chapter (if a pledge), (2) withdraw or be dismissed from the University, or (3) cancel this Agreement (if an active and only through the petition process provided in Chapter By-Laws, with approvals of Chapter, Corporation and the Delta Theta Board of Trustees), his rights to room and board, the use of the Chapter House and all rights and privileges shall terminate; and he shall pay a cancellation fee to Chapter of at least $500 and not more than $1,500 (shcu amount to be based on the cost to the Chapter for having a qualified person replace Student as an occupant of the Chapter House in order to fill it to total capacity). Students who study abroad will be subject to this fee. b. If Student shall be depledged by Chapter, expelled or have this Agreement terminated by Chapter or Corporation, his rights to room and board and the use of the Chapter House shall terminate; and the amounts due under this Agreement shall be limited to the proportional amount due for the semester or year, which is determined by the relationship between the number of the academic week in which the termination is exercised and the full number of academic weeks at the University in that given semester (for semesterly Agreements) or year (for yearly Agreements). 6. Student shall observe and obey the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations of Fraternity, the By-Laws and House Rules of Chapter, the Chapter House Rules and Regulations of Corporation, the Rules and Regulations of University, the Constitution of the Interfraternity Council of University, and directives of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, as well as the laws of the State of Kansas and of the United States of America. 7. Chapter and Corporation shall have the right to enter all rooms in the Chapter House for the purpose of inspection and repair; and Chapter shall have the right to reassign rooms in the Chapter House at any time. Student may not assign or otherwise transfer his rights under this Agreement or extend services of Chapter or Corporation without the prior approval of Chapter and Corporation. This Agreement shall bind the heirs, representatives and assigns of the parties hereto.

8. Student agrees to pay any and all dues, fees and assessments properly and lawfully charged to and owed by Student from Chapter or Corporation or Fraternity.
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-29. For the periods of this Agreement, Student selects and agrees to pay Chapter, for room space and meals outlined above and such other programs as decided by Chapter to be paid from the budget of Chapter, the amount(s) due and payable under the one of the Plans outlined below:
O n e P l a n 1 Yearly

One (1) yearly payment of $5,300.00 plus Telecommunications and Social Fees, Damage/Fine Deposit and other charges, due and payable in cash or check on or before July 20, 2012. Two (2) semesterly payments of $2,685.00 each plus Telecommunications and Social Fees, Damage/Fine Deposit and other charges, due and payable in cash or check on or before July 20, 2012 and January 10, 2013. Four (4) quarterly payments of $1,360.00 each plus Telecommunications and Social Fees, Damage/Fine Deposit and other charges, due and payable in cash or check on or before July 20, 2011, October 1, 2012, January 10, 2013 and March 1, 2013.

2 Semesterly

4 Quarterly

10. On or before the date(s) indicated under the Option selected above, Student shall be issued a statement of all amounts due, including all miscellaneous expenses incurred by him or for him and fines and assessments as may be levied according to Chapter By-Laws. Such amount(s) shall be paid by Student before the tenth day after it was due and payable. Any amounts over thirty (30) days due and payable Chapter shall be subject to a service charge of $5.00 each month and a late charge of ten percent (10%) per annum each month on the delinquent amount. 11. All payments shall be made to the Treasurer of Chapter, payable to Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega.

12. Student agrees to renew this Agreement and live in the Chapter House during his successive undergraduate years at University unless relieved of this obligation by Chapter, utilizing procedures contained in the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures of Fraternity and Chapter By-Laws. 13. This Agreement shall be executed by Student and shall become effective upon execution by Chapter and Corporation, through their appropriate officers. One photocopy will be given to Student, two photocopies will be retained by Chapter and the original will be retained by Corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by themselves or their duly authorized representatives, on .
(Fill in Date)

NOTE: SELECT PLAN, DATE, SIGN AND COMPLETE


DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA "Chapter" President DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION "Building Corporation" President or Secretary [NAME] "Student" Signature Home Address City, State, Zip

1PLEASE NOTE:

Any active or pledge living outside the Chapter House who does not complete, sign and pay fees on an Annex Agreement and any active who does not attend at least 50% of Chapter Meetings each semester is ineligible to receive scholarships, grants or awards from or through the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund during the entire school year.

ANNEX AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is between the undersigned individual, hereinafter referred to as "Student", and DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA, a Kansas corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Chapter", and DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION , a Kansas corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Corporation". WITNESSETH: 1. Chapter, a chartered entity of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity ("Fraternity"), leases and rents the Chapter House located at 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, which is owned by Corporation. Chapter has instituted an Annex Program through the enactment of By-Laws. Chapter shall provide the services contained in this Agreement during the Kansas State University ("University") academic periods beginning August 12, 2012, through December 14, 2012, and beginning January 13, 2013, through May 18, 2013. 2. Student has opted and has been approved, pursuant to Chapter By-Laws, to participate in the Chapter Annex Program. The Annex Program allows Chapter members to live outside of the Chapter House, yet participate in Chapter activities, by having living areas that they rent during the school year designated as a Chapter Annex. Being designated by Chapter as an Annex entitles Student to be considered as living in the Chapter House and fulfilling his obligation of fouryear membership established by the Policies and Procedures of Fraternity. While Chapter recognizes the rented living facilities of Student as a Chapter Annex, Chapter and Corporation assume no responsibility in any way for any damages, liabilities, injuries, losses of property, theft, non-payment of rents or any violations or abrogations of the landlord-tenant relationship associated with the lease arrangement between Student and the owner of the Annex. Student is not, nor shall he hold himself out to be, an agent of or for Chapter or Corporation, and the granting of status as a Chapter Annex in no way grants rights and privileges other than those specifically contained in this Agreement. 3. Student shall be entitled to vote in meetings in which he is entitled, attend intramural events, and be in the Chapter House at any time it is open to the general membership; so long as he is in good standing. Chapter may cause the Chapter House to be closed during University vacation periods and other times, and Corporation may cause the Chapter House to be closed during days not covered in this Agreement and other times; and in such events, Student shall not be entitled to be in the Chapter House. Student shall only be entitled to eat evening meals when they are served and attend all social events, if he has selected and paid for such Options as outlined below. 4. Chapter and Corporation shall not be responsible for loss of, or damage to, any property owned or placed in or about the Chapter House by Student, in any case whatsoever. 5. Student shall reimburse Chapter and Corporation for all damages to the Chapter House and for all damage to, or loss of, any fixtures, furnishings or property belonging to Chapter or Corporation. 6. If Student shall withdraw or be dismissed from the University, or if Student shall be depledged by Chapter, expelled or have this Agreement terminated by Chapter or Corporation, his rights and entitlements under Section 3 shall be terminated. 7. Student shall observe and obey the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Executive Directives and Chapter Minimum Guidelines of Operations of Fraternity, the By-Laws and House Rules of Chapter, the Chapter House Rules and Regulations of Corporation, the Rules and Regulations of University, the Constitution of the Interfraternity Council of University, and directives of the Delta Theta Board of Trustees, as well as the laws of the State of Kansas and of the United States of America. 8. Student may not assign or otherwise transfer his rights under this Agreement or extend services of Chapter or

Corporation without the prior approval of Chapter and Corporation. This Agreement shall bind the heirs, representatives and assigns of the parties hereto.
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-129. For the periods of this Agreement, Student agrees to pay the Chapter Out-of-House Fee and the amount due and payable under the Option outlined below. All payments are semesterly and due and payable in full on or before August 1, 2012 and January 10, 2013:
Mandatory Fee

OUT-OF-HOUSE FEE: $100.00 per semester . Student shall be entitled to attend all Chapter and All-House Meetings, intramurals and brotherhood and social events. MEALS PROGRAM: $450.00 per semester . Student selects and shall be entitled to eat evening meals when they are served at the Chapter House.

Student also agrees to pay any and all dues, fees and assessments properly and lawfully charged to and owed by Student from Chapter or Corporation or Fraternity. 10. On or before the date(s) indicated above, Student shall be issued a statement of all amounts due, including all miscellaneous expenses incurred by him or for him and fines and assessments as may be levied according to Chapter By-Laws. Such amount(s) shall be paid by Student before the tenth day after it was due and payable. Any amounts over thirty (30) days due and owing Chapter shall be subject to a service charge of $5.00 each month and a late charge of ten percent (10%) per annum each month on the delinquent amount. 11. All payments shall be made to the Treasurer of Chapter, payable to Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega.

12. Student agrees to renew this Agreement or live in the Chapter House during his successive undergraduate years at University unless relieved of this obligation by Chapter, utilizing procedures contained in the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures of Fraternity and Chapter By-Laws. 13. This Agreement shall be executed by Student and shall become effective upon execution by Chapter and Corporation, through their appropriate officers. One photocopy will be given to Student, two photocopies will be retained by Chapter and the original will be retained by Corporation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by themselves or their duly authorized representatives, on .
(Fill in Date)

NOTE: SELECT OPTIONS, DATE, SIGN, COMPLETE AND RETURN


DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA "Chapter" President DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION "Building Corporation" [NAME] "Student" Signature Home Address City, State President or Secretary

DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA 2011-2013 CHAPTER BUDGETS 2011 Act Income: Housebills: In-House (78.5 x $1,360/qtr x 4 qts) Out-of-House (Ave $95 x 2 x 30) Building Corporation Stock ($250) Social Fees ($100 x 2 x 80) Telecommunications Fee ($80 x 2 x 80) Pledge and Initiation Fees Miscellaneous and Interest Total Revenue Expenses: Building Corporation Rent Food ($8.33/day x 33 wks x 6 days x 80) Electricity, Gas and Water Payroll (Housemother and Cook) House Supplies IFC Dues Pledge and Initiation Fees Congress/RLC Recruitment Alumni/Public Relations Printing and Publications Repairs and Maintenance Laundry Postage Intramurals Brotherhood Social Payroll Taxes Telephone and Internet Professional Fees Bank Service Charges Party Favors, Pictures and Photography Philanthropies Homecoming Office Supplies, Toner & Paper Bad Debts Equipment (Including Leases) Capital Improvements Endowment Fund Scholarship Donations Building Corporation Stock and Fines Miscellaneous Total Expenses 2012 Est 2013 Bgt

$368,744 $397,152 $427,040 4,925 5,100 5,700 7,700 20,000 20,000 12,150 12,000 14,400 12,800 13,200 13,200 11,475 8,000 10,000 1,531 6,500 6,048 $419,325 $461,652 $496,388

$119,994 $135,457 $148,638 77,828 143,187 132,000 56,708 57,000 61,000 14,875 0 4,500 13,033 16,500 18,500 7,697 7,700 8,000 6,742 6,800 6,500 7,732 8,000 6,500 2,050 2,200 5,000 6,157 7,000 4,000 500 500 500 26,083 20,000 18,500 2,160 2,200 2,000 240 250 250 304 300 800 0 300 300 9,634 11,000 17,500 3,626 0 2,000 5,293 5,500 7,000 3,295 3,300 3,000 471 500 500 4,401 4,500 4,500 2,615 2,700 5,000 3,151 3,200 3,200 1,671 2,000 2,000 4,271 0 0 3,473 3,000 3,700 2,500 2,500 2,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 2,900 10,000 22,500 1,590 2,058 2,000 $394,994 $461,652 $496,388

Gross Profit (Loss) 1

$ 24,331

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2012-2013 BUDGET

1)

Chapter Basic Housebill continue to be four Quarterly payments and will rise from $1,260 to $1,360 per quarter for 4 quarters or $5,440 per year (7.94% increase, due mostly to the Chapter's commitment to the cost of a new Chapter House). That would be a monthly cost increase from $630 to $680 under the old "monthly" system. Discount for Semesterly Housebills are figured at 0.65% per semester. Discount for Yearly Housebill is figured at 2.6% for the year. Therefore: a) b) Semesterly Housebills are $2,685 per semester ($35 per semester discount). Yearly Housebill is $5,300 per year ($140 per year discount).

2)

3)

Other Chapter House Fees are: a) Social Fee goes to $100 per semester.

b) "Telecommunications Fee" stays at $80/semester or $160/year, depending on how you pay your Housebill. The "Telecommunications Fee" includes internet linkages, local access and phones. 4) 5) 6) Building Corporation Stock continues at $250 per year. Lunches continue to be served at Chapter House during School Week, unless Chapter approves a Union Lunch Plan. Out-of-House Annex fees are: a) Out-of-House Fee goes to $100 per semester, which is the same as the In-House Social Fee. Those with over 8 semesters of pledge/active membership have fee waived. b) c) 7) 8) Meals Program stays at $450 per semester and only covers evening meals. Laundry is for In-House members only.

Overall Budget goes from $461,652 to $496,388 (7.52% increase). Party pics and favors continue not to flow through Chapter Budget (paid for by individual).

1LEASE
This Lease, made this 24th day of September, 1994, by and between DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION , hereinafter referred to as "Lessor", and DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee". WITNESSETH: Lessor does let, lease and rent to Lessee the following described property, situated in Riley County, State of Kansas, to wit: Lots 1 and 2, Alvin A. Hostetler Addition, City of Manhattan, with a street address of 1632 McCain Lane, and the Buildings situated thereon, said property to be exclusively used by Lessee as a social fraternity. Lessee to have and hold the same for the term of fifteen (15) years from the first day of September, 1994, to the thirty-first day of August, 2009. Lessor may close the property and buildings during summer vacation, breaks, holidays and at other times. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor an annual rental of Forty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($40,360) in eight equal monthly installments of Five Thousand Forty-five Dollars ($5,045) on the first day of each month, September through April, during the term of this Lease. In addition, Lessee agrees to pay Lessor a monthly occupancy fee for each member and pledge occupying the property, on the first day of each month, September through April (eight payments per year), according to the following rate per member and pledge for the years indicated:
1994-95: 1995-96: 1996-97: 1997-98: 1998-99: 1999-2000: 2000-01: $24.46 $26.91 $29.60 $32.56 $35.82 $39.40 $43.34 2001-02: 2002-03: 2003-04: 2004-05: 2005-06: 2006-07: 2007-08: $47.67 $52.44 $57.68 $63.45 $69.79 $76.77 $84.45

2008-09:

$92.89

Lessee agrees to pay for: All water, gas, electricity and telephone for the described property; all minor repairs to the described property; and the repair of all damages beyond normal wear-and-tear by Lessee and its members and pledges to the described property. Lessee agrees to use said property for the purposes prescribed by and contained in this Lease and pursuant to Rules and Regulations and other enactments of Lessor, and at no time shall Lessee assign this Lease or otherwise sublet the described property. This Lease shall extend to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. From and after September 1, 1994, this Lease shall supercede any and all previously existing leases; and such previous leases shall thereafter be deemed null and void. DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION /s/ Steven C. Johnson President /s/ William L. Muir Secretary /s/ Ryan D. Hurlbutt President /s/ Brian P. Ansay Secretary

LEASE EXTENSION The Lease dated September 24, 1994, by and between DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION, hereinafter referred to as "Lessor", and DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee", is hereby extended for an additional three years under the following terms and conditions. WITNESSETH: Lessor does let, lease and rent to Lessee the following described property, situated in Riley County, State of Kansas, to wit: Lots 1 and 2, Alvin A. Hostetler Addition, City of Manhattan, with a street address of 1632 McCain Lane, and the Buildings situated thereon, said property to be exclusively used by Lessee as a social fraternity. Lessee to have and hold the same for an addition term of three (3) years from the first day of September, 2009, to the thirty-first day of August, 2012. Lessor may close the property and buildings during summer vacation, breaks, holidays and at other times. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor an annual rental of Forty-five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($45,360) in eight equal monthly installments of Five Thousand Forty-five Dollars ($5,670) on the first day of each month, September through April, during the term of this Lease. In addition, Lessee agrees to pay Lessor a monthly occupancy fee for each member and pledge occupying the property, on the first day of each month, September through April (eight payments per year), according to the following rate per member and pledge for the years indicated:
2009-10: $102.18 2011-12: $123.64 2010-11: $112.40

Lessee agrees to continue to pay for: All water, gas, electricity and telephone for the described property; all minor repairs to the described property; and the repair of all damages beyond normal wear-and-tear by Lessee and its members and pledges to the described property. Lessee agrees to use said property for the purposes prescribed by and contained in this Lease and pursuant to Rules and Regulations and other enactments of Lessor, and at no time shall Lessee assign this Lease or otherwise sublet the described property. This Lease shall extend to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Done in Manhattan, Kansas, this 28th day of March, 2008, by the duly authorized officers of both Parties. DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION /s/ Steven C. Johnson President /s/ William L. Muir Secretary DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA

/s/ Peter E. Boos President /s/ Tyler F. Shepherd Secretary

LEASE EXTENSION The Lease Extension dated March 28, 2008, by and between DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION , hereinafter referred to as "Lessor", and DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee", is hereby superceded by this Lease Extension under the following terms and conditions. WITNESSETH: Lessor does let, lease and rent to Lessee the following described property, situated in Riley County, State of Kansas, to wit: Lots 1 and 2, Alvin A. Hostetler Addition, City of Manhattan, with a street address of 1632 McCain Lane, and the Buildings situated thereon, said property to be exclusively used by Lessee as a social fraternity. Lessee to have and hold the same for a term of two (2) years from the first day of September, 2010, to the thirty-first day of August, 2012. Lessor may close the property and buildings during summer vacation, breaks, holidays and at other times. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor an annual rental of (1) Forty-five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($45,360) in eight equal monthly installments of Five Thousand Forty-five Dollars ($5,670) on the first day of each month, September through April, during year 2010-11 of this Lease Extension; and (2) Fifty-three Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($53,360) in eight equal monthly installments of Six Thousand Forty-five Dollars ($6,670) on the first day of each month, September through April, during year 2011-12 of this Lease Extension. In addition, Lessee agrees to pay Lessor a monthly occupancy fee for each member and pledge occupying the property, on the first day of each month, September through April (eight payments per year), according to the following rate per member and pledge for the years indicated:
2010-11: $112.40 2011-12: $123.64

Lessee agrees to continue to pay for: All water, gas, electricity and telephone for the described property; all minor repairs to the described property; and the repair of all damages beyond normal wear-and-tear by Lessee and its members and pledges to the described property. Lessee agrees to use said property for the purposes prescribed by and contained in this Lease and pursuant to Rules and Regulations and other enactments of Lessor, and at no time shall Lessee assign this Lease or otherwise sublet the described property. This Lease shall extend to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Done in Manhattan, Kansas, this 2nd day of October, 2010, by the duly authorized officers of both Parties. DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION /s/ Steven A. Swanson President /s/ William L. Muir Secretary DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA

/s/ Nicholas J. Sevart President /s/ Ethan W. Hutcheson Secretary

1LEASE EXTENSION
The Lease Extension dated October 2, 2010, by and between DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION , hereinafter referred to as "Lessor", and DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA , hereinafter referred to as "Lessee", is hereby superceded by this Lease Extension under the following terms and conditions. WITNESSETH: Lessor does let, lease and rent to Lessee the following described property, situated in Riley County, State of Kansas, to wit: Lots 1 and 2, Alvin A. Hostetler Addition, City of Manhattan, with a street address of 1632 McCain Lane, and the Buildings situated thereon, said property to be exclusively used by Lessee as a social fraternity. Lessee to have and hold the same for a term of two (2) years from the first day of September, 2011, to the thirty-first day of August, 2013. Lessor may close the property and buildings during summer vacation, breaks, holidays and at other times. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor an annual rental of (1) Fifty-three Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($53,360) in eight equal monthly installments of Six Thousand Forty-five Dollars ($6,670) on the first day of each month, September through April, during year 2011-12 of this Lease Extension; and (2) Fifty-eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Dollars ($58,360) in eight equal monthly installments of Seven Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-five Dollars ($7,295) on the first day of each month, September through April, during year 2012-13 of this Lease Extension. In addition, Lessee agrees to pay Lessor a monthly occupancy fee for each member and pledge occupying the property, on the first day of each month, September through April (eight payments per year), according to the following rate per member and pledge for the years indicated:
2011-12: $123.64 2012-13: $135.96

Lessee agrees to continue to pay for: All water, gas, electricity and telephone for the described property; all minor repairs to the described property; and the repair of all damages beyond normal wear-and-tear by Lessee and its members and pledges to the described property. Lessee agrees to use said property for the purposes prescribed by and contained in this Lease and pursuant to Rules and Regulations and other enactments of Lessor, and at no time shall Lessee assign this Lease or otherwise sublet the described property. This Lease shall extend to and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Done in Manhattan, Kansas, this 17th day of December, 2011, by the duly authorized officers of both Parties. DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION /s/ Steven A. Swanson President /s/ William L. Muir Secretary DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA

/s/ Luke S. Fangman President /s/ Jacob N. Edwards Secretary

1KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS AID ENDOWMENT FUND


MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AWARDS: The LARRY D. MARVEL MEMORIAL HOUSE MANAGER AWARD(S), The JOHN A. TOWSE, JR. SUMMER HOUSE MANAGER AWARD(S), The HENRY F. KUPFER KITCHEN MANAGER AWARD(S), The JUSTIN J. NELSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AWARD and The ROBERT S. KRAUSE OUTSTANDING CAMPUS LEADER AWARD. Delta Theta of Alpha Tau Omega ("Chapter") and Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation ("Building Corporation"), both of 1632 McCain Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. The purpose of The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Awards are to perpetuate the memory of Larry D. Marvel on the campus of Kansas State University, recognize excellence and provide educational opportunities and assistance for students who are members of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and who possess exemplary attributes in scholarship, fellowship and character. The purpose of The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award is perpetuate the memory of John A. Towse, Jr. on the campus of Kansas State University, recognize excellence and provide educational opportunities and assistance for students who are members of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and who possess exemplary attributes in scholarship, fellowship and character. The purpose of The Henry F. Kupfer Kitchen Manager Award is to perpetuate the memory of Henry F. Kupfer on the campus of Kansas State University, recognize excellence and provide education opportunities and assistance for students who are members of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and who possess exemplary attributes in scholarship, fellowship and character. The purpose of The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer is to perpetuate the memory of Justin J. Nelson on the campus of Kansas State University, recognize excellence and provide education opportunities and assistance for students who are members of Delta Theta Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and who possess exemplary attributes in scholarship, fellowship and character. The purpose of The Robert S. Krause Outstanding Campus Leader Award is to perpetuate the memory of Robert S. Krause on the campus of Kansas State University and recognize a faculty member, administrator or staff person who possesses leadership abilities and capabilities and who is dedicated to the service and betterment of Kansas State University. AMOUNTS: The LARRY D. MARVEL MEMORIAL HOUSE MANAGER AWARD was created in 1983 by the Building Corporation, established with and endowed by the Kansas State Alpha Tau Omega Students' Aid Endowment Fund ("Endowment Fund") through its 35th Anniversary Fund Drive in 1989, named in 1990 and further endowed by Brother John A. Towse, Jr. in 2006. Building Corporation agrees to continue to contribute to Endowment Fund at least $1,000 each year for this Award. Endowment Fund agrees to provide at least $1,000 each year for this Award. Chapter agrees to contribute to Endowment Fund at least $1,000 each year in August for these Awards. The total Awards available will be at least $3,000 per year. The JOHN A. TOWSE, JR. SUMMER HOUSE MANAGER AWARD was created in 1973 by the Building Corporation, established with and endowded by the Building Corporation with the Endowment Fund in 2002 and named in 2006. Building Corporation agrees to continue to contribute to Endowment Fund at least $750 each year for this Award. The HENRY F. KUPFER KITCHEN MANAGER AWARD was created in 1967 by the Chapter, established with and endowed by the Endowment Fund in 1996 and further endowed through the 1430 Fairchild Fund Drive and named in 1999. Endowment Fund agrees to continue to contribute at least $200 each year for this Award. Chapter agrees to contribute to Endowment Fund at least $1,000 each year in August for this (these) Award(s). The total Award(s) available will be at least $1,200 per year. The JUSTIN J. NELSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AWARD was created by the Chapter and established with the Endowment Fund in 2000. Chapter agrees to contribute to Endowment Fund at least $1,000 each year in August for this Award. The total Award available will be at least $1,000 per year. The ROBERT S. KRAUSE OUTSTANDING CAMPUS LEADER AWARD was created by the Chapter, established with and endowed with the Endowment Fund in 2003. Chapter agrees to contribute to Endowment Fund at least $1,000 each year for this Award. The total Award available will be at least $1,000 per year. [Annual Totals: $1,750 from Building Corporation; $1,200 from Endowment Fund; and $4,000 from Chapter.] The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award Fund, The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award Fund, The Henry F. Kupfer Kitchen Manager Award Fund, The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award Fund and The Robert S. Krause Outstanding Campus Leader Award Fund are "open-end" accounts within the Endowment Fund and may receive additional deposits when and if more contributions are forthcoming. ELIGIBILITIES: The LARRY D. MARVEL MEMORIAL HOUSE MANAGER AWARDS will be awarded semesterly to the House Manager(s) in good standing who successfully complete(s) the requirements, goals and assignments established by Building Corporation, Endowment Fund and Chapter. The JOHN A. TOWSE, JR. SUMMER HOUSE MANAGER AWARDS will be awarded after Summer to the Summer House Manager(s) in good standing who successfully complete(s) the requirements, goals and assignment established by Building Corporation, Endowment Fund and Chapter. The HENRY F. KUPFER KITCHEN MANAGER AWARDS will be awarded semesterly to the Kitchen Manager(s) in good standing who successfully complete(s) the requirements, goals and assignments established by Endowment Fund and Chapter. The JUSTIN J. NELSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AWARD will be awarded semesterly to the Communications Officer in good standing who successfully completes the requirements, goals and assignments established by the Endowment Fund and Chapter. The ROBERT S. KRAUSE OUTSTANDING CAMPUS LEADER AWARD will be awarded in Summer or Fall to the Outstanding Campus Leader, chosen by the Chapter, who meets the criteria established by the Endowment Fund and Chapter. In all other respects, these Awards will be awarded without restriction to race, handicap, religion or national origin.

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PRESENTATIONS:

MANNERS OF CHOICE:

Recipients of The Larry D. Marvel Memorial House Manager Award will receive a Certificate declaring them to be a LARRY D. MARVEL MEMORIAL HOUSE MANAGER AWARD recipient. Recipients of The John A. Towse, Jr. Summer House Manager Award will receive a Certificate declaring them to be a JOHN A. TOWSE, JR. SUMMER HOUSE MANAGER AWARD recipient. Recipients of The Henry F. Kupfer Kitchen Manager Award will receive a Certificate declaring them to be a HENRY F. KUPFER KITCHEN MANAGER AWARD recipient. Recipients of The Justin J. Nelson Communications Officer Award will receive a Certificate declaring them to be a JUSTIN J. NELSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AWARD recipient. Recipients of The Robert S. Krause Outstanding Campus Leader Award will receive a Certificate declaring them to be a ROBERT S. KRAUSE OUTSTANDING CAMPUS LEADER AWARD recipient. All such Certificates will be presented by Endowment Fund at an appropriate Awards Ceremony and will be suitably inscribed. Certificates will be signed by the President, Secretary and Treasurer of Endowment Fund. The LARRY D. MARVEL MEMORIAL HOUSE MANAGER AWARDS will be awarded in an amount determined by a majority vote of a Committee of three persons: One shall be the President of Endowment Fund or designee; one shall be the President of Building Corporation or designee; and one shall be the President of Chapter or designee. The Committee will evaluate the accomplishments of the House Manager(s) in relationship to the criteria, requirements, goals and assignments established by Endowment Fund, Building Corporation and Chapter. One semester's Award(s) shall not exceed $1,500, unless additional funds are made available. The JOHN A. TOWSE, JR. SUMMER HOUSE MANAGER AWARDS will be awarded in an amount determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Corporation and recommended to the Endowment Fund. The Executive Committee will evaluate the accomplishments of the Summer House Manager(s) in relationship to the criteria, requirements, goals and assignments established by the Endowment Fund, Building Corporation and Chapter. One summer's Award(s) shall not exceed $750, unless additional funds are made available. The HENRY F. KUPFER KITCHEN MANAGER AWARDS will be awarded in an amount determined by a unanimous vote of the President of Endowment Fund or designee and the President of Chapter or designee. They will evaluate the accomplishments of the Kitchen Manager(s) in relationship to the criteria, requirements, goals and assignments established by Endowment Fund and Chapter. One semester's Award(s) shall not exceed $600, unless additional funds are made available. The JUSTIN J. NELSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AWARD will be awarded in an amount determined by a unanimous vote of the President of Endowment Fund or designee and the President of Chapter or designee. They will evaluate the accomplishments of the Communications Officer in relationship to the criteria, requirements, goals and assignments established by Endowment Fund and Chapter. One semester's Award shall not exceed $500, unless additional funds are made available. The ROBERT S. KRAUSE OUTSTANDING CAMPUS LEADER AWARD will be awarded by the Endowment Fund, pursuant to the vote of the Chapter, to the recipient or a charity of the persons choice. One years Award shall not exceed $1,000, unless additional funds are made available. The LARRY D. MARVEL MEMORIAL HOUSE MANAGER AWARD(S) shall be determined in September and February after the election and installation of a successor House Manager(s) and awarded within 30 days thereafter. The JOHN A. TOWSE, JR. SUMMER HOUSE MANAGER AWARD(S) shall be determined in September of every year and awarded within 30 days thereafter. The HENRY F. KUPFER KITCHEN MANAGER AWARD(S) shall be determined in September and February after the election and installation of a successor Kitchen Manager and awarded within 30 days thereafter. The JUSTIN J. NELSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER shall be determined in September and February after the appointment of a successor Communications Officer and awarded within 30 days thereafter. The ROBERT S. KRAUSE OUTSTANDING CAMPUS LEADER AWARD shall be determined by vote of the Chapter in Summer or Fall and awarded within 30 days thereafter. Endowment Fund agrees to act as custodian of all funds in connection with these Awards and to manage the same to the best of its ability. It is understood that Endowment Fund is authorized to merge these funds with other monies in order to select investments with maximum income and safety factors. Endowment Fund will maintain The LARRY D. MARVEL MEMORIAL HOUSE MANAGER AWARD Fund, The JOHN A. TOWSE, JR. SUMMER HOUSE MANAGER AWARD Fund, The HENRY F. KUPFER KITCHEN MANAGER AWARD Fund, The JUSTIN J. NELSON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AWARD Fund and The ROBERT S. KRAUSE OUTSTANDING CAMPUS LEADER AWARD Fund in perpetuity. From and after the effective date of this Memorandum of Understanding, this Memorandum shall supersede the original Memorandums of Understanding dated December 2, 1996, July 1, 2000, September 8, 2002, June 28, 2003 and February 13, 2005; and such previous Memorandums shall thereafter be deemed null and void. July 14 , 2007.

TIMES OF CHOICE:

CUSTODY OF FUNDS:

MEMORANDUM SUCCESSION:

DATE:

/s/ John W. Bensman John W. Bensman, President DELTA THETA OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA

/s/ Steven C. Johnson Steven C. Johnson, President DELTA THETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA BUILDING CORPORATION

/s/ William L. Muir William L. Muir, President KANSAS STATE ALPHA TAU OMEGA STUDENTS AID ENDOWMENT FUND

CREDIT

What Every College Student Should Know A Bad Credit History makes it harder to get a loan, buy a car, even get a job. Pay Off Your Balance every month. If you only make the minimum monthly payment on a $2,000 balance, it will take 18 years to pay off plus $2,615 in interest! Pay on Time. A missed payment hurts your credit rating. Never Take Cash Advances. It's hugely expensive. Shop for a regular, secured or student credit card at www.bankrate.com . Compare: Annual Percentage Rate, the interest rate on outstanding balances. Look at the full rate, not the "introductory" rate. Grace Period, the interest-free time between a purchase and the billing date usually 30 days. There's no grace period on cash advances. Annual fees, late fees and other costs.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
(All Numbers are Area Code 785 Unless Otherwise Indicated)

RCPD (POLICE)
Administrative Offices

911
537-2112

KSU POLICE
Administrative Offices

911
532-6412

CHAPTER ADVISOR
Allan D. (Doc) Holiday, Jr. Cellular 532-8281

BOT CHAIRMAN

William L. (Bill) Muir III Home Cellular

539-5050 341-9509

ATO NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS


Wynn R. Smiley, CEO Office (Daytime) Emergency (After-Hours)

800/798-9286 or 317/684-1865 800/754-9611 532-5546 564-3739 564-3740 539-0480

KSU GREEK AFFAIRS BADD DUTY CELL PHONES SAFERIDE

1KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

SELECTED PHONE NUMBERS


Key University Offices
General Information Academic and Career Info Center Academic Assistance Center Admissions Agriculture (Dean) Alcohol and Drug Education Services Alumni Association Architecture, Planning and Design (Dean) Art Museum Arts and Sciences (Dean) Athletic Ticket Office Attorney (Students) Business Administration (Dean) Career and Employment Services Collegian Computing and Network Services Continuing Education Controller Counseling Services Education (Dean) Engineering (Dean) Enrollment Services Financial Assistance Foundation Graduate School Greek Affairs Health Center (Lafene) Honor System Human Ecology (Dean) KSDB-FM Library New Student Services Parking Services Police (KSU) President Provost Recreational Services Registrar Student Activities & Services Student Life Office Student Senate Telecommunications Ticket Office Tutoring Center Union (Director) University Attorney Veterinary Medicine (Dean) Vice Presidents Administration and Finance Communications and Marketing Research Student Life Vice Provost Academic Services & Technology

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Sororities
Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha

Fraternities
Acacia Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Tau Omega Beta Sigma Psi Beta Theta Pi Delta Chi Delta Sigma Phi Delta Tau Delta Delta Upsilon FarmHouse Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Phi Kappa Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Xi

Residence Halls
Boyd Hall Ford Hall Goodnow Hall Haymaker Hall Marlatt Hall Moore Hall Putnam Hall Smurthwaite House Van Zile Hall West Hall

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND PROCEDURES


Every chapter may fact events that are tragedies or crises that occur on or off campus or chapter property. Examples of those situations include: death or serious injury to a member, fire at a chapter house, accident at a social function or allegations of criminal activity. When the above types of events happen, if not handled properly, they could do serious damage to the future of the chapter. Hopefully, these guidelines will help the Chapter and their Board of Trustees to deal with the crisis in the most effective manner. With the proper handling, the event can be dealt with and normal chapter operations can be resumed as soon as the situation allows. WHEN A CRISIS OCCURS 1. The Chapter President is in charge. If the President is not available, the next highest-ranking officer should take control of the situation. This should be automatic and not argued about within the Chapter. If the situation necessitates medical attention, call 911 immediately. If you question whether or not the individual needs medical attention, it is best to get it and not need it than it is to not have it and really need it. The Chapter House should be closed immediately. If there is a social event going on, shut the music off and escort guests out of the Chapter House immediately. No one should be in the Chapter House that is not a member of the Chapter, Board of Trustees, school official or emergency personnel. Assign individuals to guard the doors and monitor who comes in and out. Review crisis management procedures outlined in the Risk Management Manual. Notify the National Headquarters IMMEDIATELY at 1-800-798-9286. If you call after normal working hours, call 1-800-754-9611 to get ahold of the ATO staff member on duty. That person will be paged and will call you right back. It is imperative that you call the National Headquarters. ATO staff members have an extensive amount of experience in crisis management and can help you navigate a potentially explosive situation. After speaking with the National Headquarters, notify your Board of Trustees Chairman. The Board of Trustees Chairman or other designated member should be notified as soon as possible. Day or night, this person should be available to respond. Whether it be the Chairman or other member of the Board of Trustees, an immediate response is necessary to help the Chapter keeping things under control. Assemble your members in an emergency meeting. Explain to them that there is a crisis and that the Chapter House is closed. Nobody but members of the Chapter and the Board of Trustees are allowed in the Chapter House at anytime during the crisis. Ask them to cooperate with everything by stopping all outgoing calls until the situation is under control. Instruct the members of the Chapter that any comments made by any member have the potential to do serious damage to individual members or that Chapter as a whole. Remain calm until the situation is under control. Depending on the situation, out-of-house members may need to be called in. Delegate this task to a responsible officer. 6. Handling the Media: Reporters in your community may be biased against the fraternity. It is important that the media be dealt with from a position of experience. Never say "No Comment". Refer all calls from the press to the National Headquarters. The National Headquarters will help you prepare a strategy to handle the media. During a crisis, explain to

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the reporters that the National Headquarters will talk to them. Feel free to give them the NHQ phone number: 317-684-1865. Never agree to an interview or any discussion off camera, and do not make comments off the record with a reporter. Nothing is really off the record with reporters. Your best bet is to refer them to the National Headquarters.

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