Constitution and Bylaws
Of
Delta Rho Undergraduate Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
PREAMBLE
We, a group of Sorority women, organized as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, of the Pacific
Region, State of California, Delta Rho Undergraduate Chapter under the advisement of Nu Omicron
Zeta Graduate Chapter, the sister Greek letter Sorority to the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, do hereby
bind ourselves together for the purpose of serving humanity by:
A. Encouraging the highest standards of scholarship through scientific, literary, cultural and
educational programs;
B. Uplifting worthwhile projects on college campuses; and within the Community, fostering
the spirit of sisterly love, and promoting the ideal of Finer womanhood.
We the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Rho Chapter do hereby adopt the
Constitution of By-Laws of the above named organization. In order that we may govern ourselves
more efficiently, carry out transactions in a businesslike manner to promote the ideas of the
National Organizations, and develop a stronger and more unified Zeta sisterhood, we will adhere
to the guidelines set forth in the following Delta Rho chapter by-laws
ARTICLE I
Insignia
The name of this organization shall be Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, of the Pacific Region,
State of California, Delta Rho Undergraduate Chapter, sponsored by Nu Omicron Zeta Graduate
Chapter.
ARTICLE II
Goals
The goals of the Psi Lambda Chapter are to promote and foster the goals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Incorporated, which are fostering the ideals of:
A. Sisterhood
B. Scholarship
C. Community Service
D. Finer Womanhood
ARTICLE III
Chapter Objectives
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The chapter goals shall be reflected through the implementation of the following objectives:
A. To perpetuate and continue membership growth of the Delta Rho Chapter by:
1. Recruiting
2. Community Activism
3. Retention of Campus recognition status
4. Positive Program sponsorship
B. To provide programs that shall result in rededication of the Sorority’s Founding principles
of:
1. Scholarship
2. Finer womanhood
3. Community Service
4. Sisterly Love
C. To design and implement volunteer programs that will continue to improve the
Community life and human conditions throughout Santa Barbara, California.
D. To project the image of finer womanhood through community service
E. To promote the concept of Networking
F. To enhance the service of community programs.
ARTICLE IV
Membership
The Delta Rho Chapter shall be comprised of Undergraduate women who shall be matriculating at
University of California, Santa Barbara leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
Section 1.Prerequesites
A. Intake of perspective members should follow the guidelines as set forth in the Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority Handbook under the membership selection/ intake program section Perspective
members shall be full time matriculating students in University of California, Santa
Barbara, with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5.
B. Positive leadership abilities as observed in the classroom setting, membership in UCSB or
community programs or organizations.
C. Acceptable personal character that promotes the Zeta idea of Finer Womanhood. For
example, does she always present herself in a ladylike manner, is she studious, is she taking
her role as a student seriously, does she participate in positive campus activities, whom
does she keep company and associate with, is she respected by classmates and other
students.
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D. High moral reputation: For example, will her personal and social conduct reflect on Zeta in
a negative manner, is she lewd, loud, boisterous, rude, a troublemaker, anti-Zeta in speech
or actions at any time, or does she use profanity or publicly swear in excess.
Section 2. Intake
A. The intake process for perspective members should follow the guidelines as set in the
Sorority Handbook under the Membership Selection/Intake program Section
B. In order to be eligible to participate in the Intake Process, the soror must be active, not on
probation, and must be MIP certified.
Section 3.Inactive Members
A. Inactive sorors are those who are not financial with their chapter.
B. All Zeta activities for inactive and/or non financial Zetas will be limited to the chapter’s
discretion. Sorors will be invited to chapter meetings but will not be able to cast a vote.
Section 4. Probation/Suspension
A. Members failing to maintain a 2.5 semester GPA and a 2.5 cumulative GPA will be placed on
chapter probation/suspension for the following semester. The guidelines for academic
probation/suspension shall be set by the chapter with the majority of the chapter in
agreement of guidelines
ARTICLE V
Structure
Section 1. Executive Committee
The Delta Rho Chapter executive committee shall be comprised of these elected officers:
 Basileus
 1st Anti-Basileus
 2nd Anti Basileus
 Grammateus
 Tamias
 Phylacter
 Historian
 Z Hope Coordinator/Community Service Chair
 Fundraising Chair
Section 2. Elections
Officers shall be nominated every year during the spring semester at the second to last
chapter meeting. An officer must be nominated by a formal motion and second by another
chapter member. The advisor is prohibited from voting, but can provide recommendations
regarding chapter officials. An officer must be elected by the majority of the chapter
members present at the meeting, provided there is a quorum present during the time set
aside for elections of officers. The election shall be by written ballot.
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Section 3. Committees
Committees may be established for a specific need or purpose and shall cease to exist when
said need or purpose has been served. These committees are approved by the Basileus.
Section 5. Advisor
The advisor of the chapter shall be selected from the Nu Omicron Zeta graduate chapter,
approved by the Third Anti-Basileus of Nu Omicron Zeta Graduate chapter, as well as the
body of the chapter. Campus advisors shall be selected by the chapter if necessary or
according to policies and regulations of the College or University.
ARTICLE VI
Meetings
A. There shall be bi-monthly meeting scheduled for the same time and day and agreed upon
by the chapter for the subsequent year at the final meeting of the spring semester. The
conference shall be located in an area that is accessible to all active and financial sorors.
B. All Sorors will adhere to the “Fine System” which consists of the following”
With
Notification
Without
Notification
Unexcused
Absence
$1.00
Unexcused
Tardy
$0.50
Excused
Absence
$0.00
Excused Tardy
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$0.50
$0.00
C. All Fines are to be enforced by the Tamias and are to be paid before the next business
sessions. Excuse and Unexcused will be determined but he committee which consists of the
First Anti Basileus, Second Anti Basileus, Grammateus, and Phylacter. If a tie the Basileus
will have a vote.
ARTICLE VII
Financial Obligations
Section 1. Financial Obligations
All Sorors are required to meet all financial obligations set forth in the National
Constitution and By-Laws of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated as well as local
obligations set forth by the chapter at the first business meeting of the year.
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