CHAPTER FACILITIES Policy V. Chapter Facilities. (See Fraternity Bylaws, Article XIX., Section 1.) Kappa facilities are those properties that are owned, leased, rented and operated by Kappa alumnae or the institution where the chapter is located. Section 1. Day-To-Day Operations. A. Alcohol and Drugs. (See Fraternity Bylaws, Article IV., Sections 3 and 4.) 1. The use or possession of alcohol by a member or nonmember is not permitted in a chapter facility or within the area considered a part of that property, including parking lots. 2. The use, sale, purchase or possession of any drugs or other controlled substances in violation of local, state/provincial or federal law is prohibited in a chapter facility or on chapter facility property, including
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2. Nonmembers are not allowed in a chapter facility after closing hours other than guests who are invited to say overnight as outlined in the chapter visitation rule. G. Kitchens. Commercial-grade kitchen appliances shall not be used by noncertified personnel or individuals. H. Meals. Advisory or House Board members who eat at a chapter facility shall pay for their meals unless they are invited as guests. I. Open Flame. The use of wood-burning fireplaces and candles in a chapter facility is prohibited. J. Residence Requirements. It is the responsibility of each chapter to ensure the chapter facility is filled to capacity at all times. A live-in rule shall be developed by the House Committee, Advisory Board and House Board and approved by the chapter. 1. A collegian has an obligation, in accordance with the chapter’s live-in rule, to live in the chapter facility. 2. Permission for moving from a chapter facility when it is not full is rarely extended. If extenuating circumstances make it necessary for a member to move from the chapter facility, her request must be made in accordance with the chapter’s live-in rule and approved by the Advisory Board before she plans to …show more content…
Financial Drives or Campaigns. (See Fraternity Bylaws, Article XVII., Section 10.) Any financial drive or campaign must first be reviewed by the Fraternity House Board Committee Chairman. Upon recommendation from the Finance Committee, approval from Fraternity Council is required if the financial drive or campaign goes beyond the active members of the local chapter or alumnae association from which Advisory and House Board members are selected. Section 4. Fines. A chapter shall not fine any active, associate or new member. Chapters cannot vote to fine members. Section 5. Fundraising Proceeds. All nonmember receipts from fundraising activities must be used for philanthropic purposes. These receipts shall not be used for any chapter or alumnae association operating expenses, new member activities or gift purchases. Section 6. House Corporation Fundraising. Construction cannot commence and funds cannot be committed or dispersed on a renovation or building project until 65 percent of the total project fundraising goal has been pledged. Section 7. House Corporation/Association Financial Reporting. A. House Corporation/Association Annual Report. The house corporation/association annual report shall be prepared by the House Board Treasurer with input from the House Board President and then reviewed by at least one other member of House Board or an independent accounting firm prior to submission to the Director of Finance or her designee. The review procedures shall
2. Nonmembers are not allowed in a chapter facility after closing hours other than guests who are invited to say overnight as outlined in the chapter visitation rule. G. Kitchens. Commercial-grade kitchen appliances shall not be used by noncertified personnel or individuals. H. Meals. Advisory or House Board members who eat at a chapter facility shall pay for their meals unless they are invited as guests. I. Open Flame. The use of wood-burning fireplaces and candles in a chapter facility is prohibited. J. Residence Requirements. It is the responsibility of each chapter to ensure the chapter facility is filled to capacity at all times. A live-in rule shall be developed by the House Committee, Advisory Board and House Board and approved by the chapter. 1. A collegian has an obligation, in accordance with the chapter’s live-in rule, to live in the chapter facility. 2. Permission for moving from a chapter facility when it is not full is rarely extended. If extenuating circumstances make it necessary for a member to move from the chapter facility, her request must be made in accordance with the chapter’s live-in rule and approved by the Advisory Board before she plans to …show more content…
Financial Drives or Campaigns. (See Fraternity Bylaws, Article XVII., Section 10.) Any financial drive or campaign must first be reviewed by the Fraternity House Board Committee Chairman. Upon recommendation from the Finance Committee, approval from Fraternity Council is required if the financial drive or campaign goes beyond the active members of the local chapter or alumnae association from which Advisory and House Board members are selected. Section 4. Fines. A chapter shall not fine any active, associate or new member. Chapters cannot vote to fine members. Section 5. Fundraising Proceeds. All nonmember receipts from fundraising activities must be used for philanthropic purposes. These receipts shall not be used for any chapter or alumnae association operating expenses, new member activities or gift purchases. Section 6. House Corporation Fundraising. Construction cannot commence and funds cannot be committed or dispersed on a renovation or building project until 65 percent of the total project fundraising goal has been pledged. Section 7. House Corporation/Association Financial Reporting. A. House Corporation/Association Annual Report. The house corporation/association annual report shall be prepared by the House Board Treasurer with input from the House Board President and then reviewed by at least one other member of House Board or an independent accounting firm prior to submission to the Director of Finance or her designee. The review procedures shall