By Laws
Section 1. Terms of Office
The President's term is five years subject to reelection. The Vice-Presidential
terms are staggered five year terms to ensure effective continuity.
The President-elect is elected by the Board two years prior to assuming
office and serves as a member of the Executive Board during those years.
The immediate past President will remain two years on the Board.
Section 2. Honorarium
The Executive Director will receive an honorarium as determined by
the Executive Board.
Section 3. Meeting of the Board
The National President shall call meetings of the Board when necessary.
At least one should be held annually.
Section 4. Obligations of the Chapters
Each chapter should hold at least two meetings each year, including
an annual initiation, if appropriate. Election of officers should be held
each year.
An annual report should be sent at the end of the spring term to the
Executive Director. The report should have name and home address of the
new initiates, officers, activities and the name of the new moderator,
if applicable.
Section 5. Dues and Financial Obligations
The current fee for the establishment of a new chapter is $100.00 and
includes the official banner of the Society and the charter of the chapter.
National dues are paid once at the time of initiation into the Society
and entitle the new member to life-time membership. They are currently
$20.00 for regular members effective September 1991. Associate membership
dues are $15.00, effective September 1991. Chapter dues may be determined
by the local chapters.
Section 6. Initiation Ceremony
The ceremony shall be conducted according to the procedures published
under initiation ceremonies. It may be modified, but must reflect the ideals
and objectives of the Society.