THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL DELTA IOTA CHAPTER RULES AREA X Revised 2011 ARTICLE 1.

. NAME The name of this organization is Delta Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Chi State (California), Area X (Ten), Chartered February 15, 1957. As such, this chapter abides by the Constitution and Standing Rules of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSES 2.0 Delta Iota is dedicated to fulfilling the seven purposes of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International as stated in the Constitution. 2.1 Delta Iota is dedicated to fulfilling the International mission statement which is to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP 3.0 Qualifications and Classifications 3.01 An active member shall be a woman who is employed as a professional educator at the time of her election or has been retired from an educational position. 3.02 Membership shall be by invitation only. 3.03 Reserve members shall be formerly active members who are unable to participate fully in the activities of the Chapter because of physical disability and/or geographical locations. 3. 031 Reserve status, for those who qualify, shall be granted by a majority vote of the members present at a chapter meeting. 3.032 A reserve member, so requesting, may be restored to active membership by full payment of dues. 3.04 Honorary members shall be women not eligible for active membership, who have rendered notable service to education or to women and are elected to honorary membership in recognition of such service. They shall be privileged to participate in all activities except that of holding office and voting. 3.1 Election 3.11 The Membership Committee shall present the names of qualified candidates for membership at a closed chapter meeting, giving a brief resume of each. 3.12 Voting shall be by secret written ballot requiring approval of four-fifths of the ballots cast at a regularly scheduled meeting. 3.13 Invitations to those elected to membership shall be mailed or hand delivered by the Membership Chairman within seven (7) days after election.

3.2 Orientation 3.21 All prospective members of Delta Iota shall be asked to an orientation meeting to acquaint them with the advantages and responsibilities of membership in The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The orientation shall be given prior to initiation date. 3.22 The Orientation shall be the responsibility of Delta Iota Executive Board and the Membership Committee. 3.23 When possible sponsoring members shall bring the initiate to the Orientation meeting. 3.3 Initiation 3.31 Initiation date shall be set by the Executive Board, which includes the Committee Chairs. 3.32 Initiation will be held at a location suitable for the ceremony. 3.33 The Ceremonials Committee shall be responsible for the arrangements and conducting of the ceremony. 3.34 If the initiation includes a meeting where a meal is served, the initiates meal shall be paid for by Delta Iota. 3.35 Sponsors of the initiate should be responsible for seeing that the initiate is present, is introduced to others, and is made to feel a part of the group. 3.36 Sponsors of (a) new members should arrange to bring the new member(s) to at least two or three meetings. 3.37 The initiation paraphernalia shall be stored by the Ceremonials Chairman. 3.38 Key pins are presented at time of initiation and are paid for by initiate. (See 4.7) 3.4 Transfers 3.41 All requests for transfers will be referred to the Membership Committee who will provide a transfer form from International. 3.42 Transfer members in good standing are accepted without a vote and may become part of Delta Iota at any time upon receipt of the approved application from International. 3.5 Termination of Membership 3.51 Membership is terminated for one of three reasons: non-payment of dues and fees, resignation, or death. 3.52 Written resignations must be accepted by Delta Iota and recorded in the minutes. 3.53 The names of all members dropped for non-payment of dues must be announced to Delta Iota members and recorded as such in the minutes. 3.6 Reinstatement A former member may be reinstated to membership upon payment of dues.

3. 7 Membership Records 3.71 Membership records shall be maintained in perpetuity by the Membership chairperson. The records include Recommendation for Membership and Biographical Profile Sheets. 3.72 Every five years, a year ending in a 5 or 0, members shall update their biographical profile sheets which will be kept by the Membership Chairperson/2nd vp. ARTICLE 4. FINANCES 4.0 Dues 4.01 Annual dues are payable to Delta Iota Treasurer prior to October 15. On November 1, members shall be dropped for non-payment of dues. 4.02 Dues for active members shall be $80.00 per year which includes appropriate funds designated by the following: International Dues, Scholarships, Chi State Dues, Chi State publications, insurance, Area X, With the remainder for Chapter Dues. 4.03 Dues for reserve members shall be half of the dues for active members. 4.04 Chapter dues may be increased as needed by a four-fifths vote of members present at a regular meeting. 4.05 In cases of illness, or extreme hardship, Delta Iota may vote to advance the amount due from Chapter funds until such time as the member is able to pay. 4.1 Assessments Assessments for specific purposes may be established if agreed upon by four-fifths of those present at a regular meeting. 4.2 Other Income Other income raised shall be used for projects or to help defray expenses for specific purposes, or added to the General fund. Agreement as to purpose must be determined by four-fifths of those present at a regular meeting. 4.3 Budget 4.31 The annual budget shall be prepared by the Treasurer (ad hoc member) and the Finance Committee and presented to Executive Board at the first Executive Board meeting in the fall. 4.311 Chi State Convention The Chapter shall budget expenses of travel expenses, lodging, registration fees/meals listed on registration form for Chi State Convention yearly for the president. The standing president, who is the official delegate to the convention, shall attend during both years of her biennium. When financially possible, the

chapter shall pay to send a second member: in even numbered years, the second chapter member sent shall be the president-elect; in odd numbered years, the first vice president shall attend. In the event any of these designated members cannot attend the Executive Board shall decide for whom costs of Convention will be covered. Should the Chapter have the finances to send additional members to Convention, those members shall be selected by the Executive Board and proposed to the chapter where a 4/5 vote of the membership attending a regularly scheduled meeting shall approve the member being sent. 4.312 Projects The Chapter shall budget a minimum of $200 for a fine arts for juniors project, plus designated donations. (See 8.342) The Chapter supports the Literacy Project through donations. (See 8.341; 9.31) 4.313 Awards The Chapter shall budget a minimum of $200 for Grant-in-Aid plus designated donations. (See 9.21) 4.32 The Executive Board approved budget shall be presented to members for adoption at the first meeting in the fall. 4.33 The Chapter budgets up to $25.00 during the first year of biennium for Presidents pins and up to $35.00 for gift for outgoing President. 4.4 Financial Control 4.41 The Executive Board shall provide for an annual audit of the books. 4.42 The completion of the annual audit shall be reported to and accepted by fourfifths vote of members present at a Chapter meeting. 4.43 Officers and Committee Chairmen shall be aware of amount budgeted for their respective committees. 4.44 Expenses must be approved by the President before payment is made by the Treasurer. 4.45 All checks must be signed by two of the following officers: Treasurer and President, or another Executive Board designated officer who is also listed on the bank signature card. 4.5 Donations 4.51 Monies received through donations shall be used as specified by the donor. If no category is specified by the donor, the donations shall be placed in the general fund. 4.52 Donations for specific activities or projects shall not be considered part of the general fund, and shall be specified as such in the Treasurers Report. 4.6 Name tag replacements shall be available to members for a fee of up to $5.00 to be deposited in the treasury after subtracting the cost. 4.7 Initiation Fee of $25.00, which includes key pins and name tags, shall be required of all members except honorary members.

ARTICLE 5. ORGANIZATION 5.0 Membership Status Upon initiation and payment of dues, each person becomes a member of Delta Iota, Chi State and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. 5.1 International 5.11 Any member may attend and participate in the International Conventions, Regional Conferences, State Conventions, and Area Conferences. 5.12 The International Society is divided into regions. California (Chi State) is in the Southwest Region. 5.2 Chapter If Delta Iota votes to dissolve, it must follow the procedures listed in the International Constitution, International Standing Rules, and Chi State Bylaws. ARTICLE 6. OFFICERS 6.0 Elected Chapter officers shall be a President, First Vice-President, Second VicePresident, Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary. 6.01 Officers selected by the President and approved by the Executive Board shall be a Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer. The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers two year terms shall start the second year of a biennium so that the President will have the benefit of an experienced Treasurer her first year. A Past Treasurer may serve as Assistant Treasurer or be a Consultant to the Treasurer. 6.02 The Parliamentarian and Historian are appointed by the President with approval of the Executive Board. The Parliamentarian may be a member of the Chapter Rules Committee or a past president. 6.03 Retiring officers and Committee Chairmen shall be responsible for handing all past records pertaining to their particular position to newly elected or appointed members. This shall occur at the last Chapter meeting of the year. 6.04 Retiring Officers and Committee Chairmen shall be available to meet with new officers and Committee Chairmen to acquaint them with the duties in their positions as written in the Chapter Rules, the contents of the past records, and the importance of retaining such records. 6.05 At the first Executive Board meeting in the fall, the previous Board shall be encouraged to attend the meeting to answer questions and assist the newly elected Officers in other ways. 6.06 At the first Executive Board meeting in the fall, one or more members of the Chapter Rules Committee shall attend the meeting to assist in clarifying the Chapter Rules and/or answering questions. 6.1 Duties of Officers All are members of the Executive Board 6.11 President Conduct Chapter meetings; Provide copy of agenda for each member at Chapter meetings; Schedule and conduct Executive Board meetings; Present policy and procedure items at Executive Board meetings for board recommendation to membership; Review Chapter Rules with the Executive Board at the first meeting in

the fall (See 6.06). Member Finance Committee; Ad hoc member of every committee except Nominations; Represent Delta Iota at Area meetings, workshops and Chi State Conventions and Give reports to members; Write monthly column for newsletter; Apprise committee chairs and officers of communication from Area/State/International including financial awards; Appoint Parliamentarian, Historian, and Treasurer (second year of biennium); Appoint standing and special committees; Approve for payment all expense claims (See 4.44); Invite Chapter members who are on Chi State Leadership Team and/or Area X Leadership team to give a report at meetings; Fill by appointment all vacancies with approval of the Executive Board; Take action, with the advice and approval of the respective Executive Board, on matters which can not be deferred until the next meeting; Complete reports on time; Keep lines of communication open; Assign such other duties as are needed to carry out the work of Delta Iota Chapter; Serve as member of the Chi State Executive Board. 6.12 First Vice-President Serve as Chairman of the Program of Work Committee; (See 8.2; 8.21) Work with Committee Chairs and committee members in planning program for the year, including date, time, place before July of each year; Provide said program information to all members at the first general meeting; Communicate regularly with Committee Chairs; Work closely with Communications Committee; Work as a team member with the President; Conduct Chapter meetings when President is absent; Attend Area and State Meeting with President (State meetings when funds are available); In event of resignation or death of President, succeeds to the Presidency and serves until the next regular election of officers; Member of Finance Committee; Perform such other duties as the President or Executive Board assigns to her. 6.13 Second Vice-President Chair Membership Committee (See 8.12); Conduct orientation and initiation with the help of the Ceremonials Committee and Membership Committee (See 8.26); oversee the preparation of the Directory (See 8. 312); Attend Executive Board meetings; Order name tags (See 8.12); maintain membership and biographical records. 6.14 Recording Secretary Take minutes at all Executive Board and chapter meetings; Furnish President with copy of minutes; Provide a copy of the minutes to Corresponding Secretary to be included in the Newsletter mailing; Place a copy of Treasurers Report with the minutes; Keep a copy of all minutes in a binder; Keep copy of Standing Rules in Minutes binder. (See 11.01); Attend Executive Board meeting; Pass to successor all minutes since beginning of Society chartered in 1957. 6.15 Corresponding Secretary E-Mail newsletters no later than fourteen (14) days prior to upcoming meeting; At the September meeting collect ten self-addressed stamped envelopes from each

member wishing to receive a printed newsletter; Assist President in notifying Officers and Committee Chairmen of Executive Board Meetings; Handle Chapter correspondence; Read Correspondence at meeting; Perform other duties assigned by the Chapter President and publicize chapter events. (See 8.313) 6.16 Treasurer Prepare budget with Finance Committee to be presented to Executive Board and then to membership for approval (See 8.11); Print copies of proposed budget for all members at first meeting; Provide copy of adopted budget to Corresponding Secretary to be included in Newsletter; Present a report at each meeting; Give a copy of each Treasurers report to the Recording Secretary for her file; Receive and pay out all moneys belonging to Delta Iota; Keep an accurate account of receipts and expenditures; Keep a file of receipts, bills, cancelled checks, and bank statements; Keep bank signature cards current; Keep accurate books; Collect dues; Deposit money; Member of Finance Committee; Work closely with Membership Committee; Complete reports on time; Order the Presidents bar in January of the first year of biennium; order 25 year and membership pins. Ask Finance Committee to provide an auditor; Keep a copy of Chapter Rules in file. 6.17 Assistant Treasurer Assists Treasurer and Finance Committee; May oversee funds for special projects, fund raisers. 6.18 Immediate Past President and/or Parliamentarian Act as an adviser to the officers and members in matters pertaining to interpretation of the Constitution and to parliamentary usage; Serve as an ex-officio member, without vote, on the Executive Board; Member of Finance Committee; Consultant to Ceremonials Chair; Instruct the Treasurer to order the Presidents bar in January of the first year of biennium; Present pin to the incoming President at the installation Meeting; Consult Treasurer, then purchase a gift for outgoing President (traditionally, crystal is purchased); Present gift to outgoing President at the last meeting of her biennium. 6.19 Each Officer and Committee Chairman shall have a copy of the current Chapter Rules, a Program Manual, and access to the International Constitution and Standing Rules. 6.2 Nominations 6.21 A Nominations Committee of three members shall be elected at the same time as the officers of Delta Iota. At least one member shall be a past President. 6.22 The President shall appoint the chairman of the Nominations Committee. 6.23 The Nominations Committee shall report on a slate of officers at the January meeting. 6.24 Election of officers and the Nominations Committee shall be held no later than March.

6.25 The nominating of members to hold dual offices or sharing offices shall be discouraged. 6.3 Election 6.31 The Nominating Committee shall present both the slate of officers and slate of the nominating committee to the members in January at the general meeting. Election of officers shall be held at a general meeting, no later than March, by approval of four-fifths of ballots cast. (See 6.2; 8.13) 6.32 The officers shall be installed no later than April of even-numbered years. The Ceremonials Committee is in charge of Installation. (See 8.26) 6.4 Term of Office 6.41 Election shall be in even-numbered years and shall be for a term of two years. 6.42 No officer, except the Treasurer, shall serve in the same office for longer than two terms in succession. 6.5 Vacancies 6.51 The President shall fill by appointment all vacancies with approval of the Executive Board. 6.52 In event of resignation or death of President, the First Vice-President succeeds to the Presidency and serves until the next regular election of officers. ARTICLE 7. EXECUTIVE BOARD 7.0 Members of the Chapter Executive Board shall be the elected officers, the chairmen of all committees, the immediate past President, the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer (who do not receive remuneration), each with one vote, and such other voting members as shall be determined by the chapter. Chairmen of all Committees shall be voting members of the Executive Board. The Parliamentarian shall be an ex-officio member, without vote. 7.1 Duties of the Board Select the treasurer at the beginning of the second year of the biennium; Select an Assistant Treasurer at the beginning of the second year of the biennium; Act on matters requiring immediate action; Recommend policies and procedures for consideration by members; Establish rules for budget development and approval for supervision of chapter finances; Encourage all members, especially new members, to attend a Convention, at their own expense, when it is within driving distance; Invite Chapter members who are on Chi State Committees and Area X to Executive Board meetings and ask each to give a brief update; Designate a third officer signature on the bank card. 7.2 Meetings 7.21 Executive Board meetings shall be held at least four (4) times annually. The President may call other meetings. It is highly suggested that the first one be in held

late August/early September to orient the new officers and that one be held in January to facilitate the meeting of Chi State deadlines. 7.22 A quorum shall be four (4) of the elected officers present. ARTICLE 8. COMMITTEES AND STRUCTURE 8.0 Standing Committees are the following: 8.1 SOCIETY BUSINESS: Finance (8.11); Membership (8.12); Nominations ( 8.13); Chapter Rules (8.14) 8.2 PROGRAM OF WORK: Program (8.21); Personal Growth and Services (PG&S) (8.22); Professional Affairs (8.23); Research (8.24); Music (8.25); Ceremonials (8.26) 8.3 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: Communications (8.3): {Newsletter Publication (8.311); Yearbook/Directory (8.312); Mailing (8.313); Courtesy (8.314),; Scholarship(8.32), World Fellowship(8.33); Projects (8.34) 8.1 Society Business: 8.11 Finance: (Consists of President, First Vice-President, Immediate Past President, and one other member appointed by the President); President shall appoint the Chairman; Approve budget requests from Committees for the preparation of the budget; Prepare budget for presentation to the Executive Board, then membership for review, modification, and adoption; Supervise income and expenditures; Hold at least two (2) meetings a year; Advise fundraising; Appoint auditor for annual audit; Give report to the State and International Society on activities of the committee in January second year of biennium. The treasurer and assistant treasurer are ex officio members of the finance committee. 8.12 Membership: Second Vice-President is Chair; Seek prospective members; Mail invitations; Conducts voting; Conduct Orientation and Initiation (See 8.26); Facilitate the printing of the Directory; Prepare necrology report to send to State and International; Maintain biographical profiles and membership records; Update biographical profiles in the Fall; Order name tags through Treasurer; Give report to the State and International Society on activities of the committee in January second year of biennium. 8.13 Nominations (Elected): Elected at time of officer elections, one or more members must be a past President; Activated second year of biennium; Attend Executive Board Meetings for the purpose of observing leadership skills; Become familiar with duties of each office; Solicit recommendations for qualified officers; Secure consent of nominees; Present slate of officers and at least three nominees for Nominations Committee in January of even numbered years at a general meeting; Prepare ballot; Conduct election; Give the ballot and names of elected officers to Recording Secretary.

8.14 Chapter Rules: The President shall appoint a Chapter Rules Committee for a term of at least one biennium to review the International Constitution, Chi State Bylaws and Standing Rules and Chapter minutes to amend Chapter Rules. The Committee shall review the Chapter Rules yearly and amend as needed. The Committee shall update entire Chapter Rules at least every five years. (See 11.02). Three of the five appointees shall have served on the previous Chapter Rules Committee. The chapter will fund the printing of the standing rules for the executive board and send electronic copies to all members and two copies to Area X and Chi State committees. 8.2 Program of Work 8.21 Program: First Vice-President is Chairman; Composed of chairmen of Personal Growth and Services, Professional Affairs, Research, and Music, and Ceremonials; Plan yearly programs at last meeting of the year, then Give list of program and dates to Directory Committee; Each Month contact Chairman of Committee providing program for subsequent month; Write occasional news article for Chapter newsletter; Give report to the State and International Society on activities of the committee in January second year of biennium. The first vice president shall assign each active member to one of the above committees. 8.22 Personal Growth: Chairman is member of Program Committee; Plan one personal enrichment program a year; Before January 15, recommend a Chapter Distinguished Service Award (See 9.25), a Chapter Distinguished Career/Professional Service Award (See 9.26), and, if possible, a Chapter Distinguished Public Service Award (See 9.27); Encourage Leadership Study Session Participation; Take pictures at meetings; Write occasional news article for Chapter newsletter; Give report to the State and International Society on activities of the committee in January second year of biennium. 8.221 One member is Historian: Maintain Scrapbook and present to the past president at the first general meeting of the new biennium. 8.23 Professional Affairs: Chairman is member of Program Committee; Plan one chapter program a year; Recommend Outstanding Student Teacher recipient (see 9.2); Provide programs encouraging mutual respect and cooperation within the profession; Emphasize Womens History Month in February, Encourage scholarship applications to Chi State and International or stipends to Area X. 8.231 Legislation Subcommittee: Provide legislative updates at each meeting, when applicable; Participate in Adopt-a-Legislator Program; Call State Hotline: Communicate with legislators, including legislators as guest speakers; Encourage individual member communication with legislators; Encourage participation in Chi State Legislative Study Session in Sacramento. 8.24 Research: Chairman is member of Program Committee; Plan one chapter program a year; Initiate and conduct research; Assess needs of Delta Iota; Assess qualified applicants for Outstanding Chapter Member and Outstanding Area

Member nominee (See 9.23, 9.24); Write occasional news article for Chapter newsletter. 8.25 Music: Chairman is member of Program Committee; Plan one chapter program a year; Promote fellowship in Delta Iota programs through music; Lead members in singing the Delta Kappa Gamma song at the end of each meeting; Select and coordinate music with Ceremonials Committee for the Ceremony of Remembrance, a ceremony for those members who have died. (See 8.26) Write occasional news article for Chapter newsletter. 8.26 Ceremonial (Initiation/Installation): Set up paraphernalia for initiation and installation; Follow guidelines in Ceremonials Handbook; Store, maintain, and inventory ceremonial paraphernalia; Plan and coordinate, with the Executive Board/President, the installation of incoming officers and initiation of new members; Present Ceremony of Remembrance for members who have died, (coordinating with the Music Committee). Use Ceremonials Handbook (See 8.25) 8.3 Educational Service Committees: 8.31 Communications 8.311 Newsletter publication: The President or her appointee shall write a monthly newsletter, solicit news items from each officer and Committee Chair. The monthly newsletter should also include noteworthy items about members. It will be distributed by the corresponding secretary. 8.312 Yearbook/Directory: Publish Yearbook/Directory at least every biennium, funded by the chapter. 8.313 Mailing: Corresponding Secretary mails or emails Newsletters to members and to Area Director and sends news of Delta Iota to Chi State News; Publicize Chapter Events. (See 6.15) 8.314 Courtesy: Courtesy Chair or her designee: a single red rose with a note of condolence shall be presented to the family at the death of a member or a members spouse; Send cards to members who are hospitalized or ill; Inform Newsletter Chairman of deaths and illnesses, special events.. 8.32 Scholarship: Award Grant-in-aid using established guidelines to qualified recipient (See 9.2); Encourage members to apply to State and International Scholarships, Area Study Stipends; Inform members at chapter meetings of deadlines for applying; Provide necessary application forms 8.33 World Fellowship: Contact a world Fellowship recipient if she is enrolled locally and invite her as a guest to our Chapter or home; Give report to the State and International Society on activities of the committee in January second year of biennium.

8.34 Projects 8.341 Literacy Project: Literacy funds shall be used for various literacy projects as approved by the general membership. (See 9.31) 8.342 Youth Arts Project: The chapter will contribute a minimum of $200 each year to the Share-a-Dream program sponsored by the City Parks and Recreation of Escondido, or a similar project voted on by a majority of members present at a Chapter meeting. The money is used for helping to provide classes in visual and/or performing arts for children. Give a report to members. (See 9.32) 8.4 Additional Committees: The President may assign additional duties, when necessary, to carry out the work of Delta Iota. 8.41 Support Committee: The President shall appoint a Support Committee, which shall be comprised of the Chapter Rules Committee and the Parliamentarian, for the purpose of being available to assist the Board in carrying out the Chapter Rules of the Chapter, including reminding the Executive Board of deadlines and awards. (See 8.14) ARTICLE 9. AREAS OF ACTIVITY 9.0 Meetings 9.01 Delta Iota shall meet at least seven (7) times yearly. 9.02 A quorum for conducting chapter business shall be one-fourth of active members in attendance at a regularly scheduled meeting. 9.1 Conventions 9.11 The Chapter President, or her designee, shall be the official representative of Delta Iota at Chi State Conventions with expenses paid. (See 4.311) 9.12 It is the goal of the Chapter to send the President and Vice President as a team to Convention. (See 4.311) 9.13 The Executive Board shall encourage all members, particularly new members, Committee Chairmen and Officers, to attend a Convention, at their own expense, when it is within driving distance. (See 4.311) 9.2 Awards 9.21 Grant-in-Aid may be awarded each year. (See 4.313 and 8.32). Qualifications are a female student enrolled in a fifth year university teacher training program. Scholarship/World Fellowship Committee shall screen and choose applicant using established guidelines. The Committee may submit the recipients name for other available awards from the area, state, and/or international. 9.211 The President shall inform the membership monthly of all award timelines and opportunities for financial awards. 9.22 Outstanding Student Teacher: The Chapter may choose to give an award to an Outstanding Student Teacher. In October, the Professional Affairs Committee shall remind members to be on the look out for an OST. The Committee shall follow

the guidelines found in the Presidents Packet. Before January 31, the Professional Affairs Committee shall recommend the female student teacher recipient and shall invite her to a Chapter meeting or Area Event to receive the certificate the Committee has prepared. The name of the recipient shall be given to Area X Scholarship/Awards Chair before February 10. (See 8.23) (NOTE: OST and Grant-inaid may be combined into one award.) 9.23 Outstanding Chapter Member: The Research Committee, before February 1, shall select the OCM, submit the name of the recipient to the Area Director and appropriate Chi State Committee before February 10, and shall provide a certificate of recognition to be presented at the Area Event or a Chapter meeting. (See 8.24) 9.24 Outstanding Area Member Recommendation: The Research Committee, before November 1, shall select a member who is/was active in Area X or Chi State Leadership Team, or has contributed greatly to Area and/or State. The name shall be presented to the Executive Board for approval. Before January 10, the name of the recipient must be given to the Area Scholarship/Awards Committee as an Outstanding Area Member Nominee. The Research Committee shall provide a certificate of recognition to be presented at a Chapter meeting. (See 8.24) 9.25 Chapter Distinguished Service Award: Before November 1, Personal Growth and Services Committee (PG&S) may recommend a nominee who has demonstrated commitment to the Society, has served in two or more capacities at the State level and is currently serving in a leadership role in Delta Iota. Upon approval by the Executive Board, before February 10, the PG&S Committee shall send the name of the nominee to the Area Director and to the State PG&S Chairman. The PG&S Committee shall provide a certificate of recognition to be presented a Chapter meeting. (See 8.22) 9.26 Chapter Distinguished Career/Professional Service Award Nominee: Before November 1, the Personal Growth and Services Committee (PG&S) may nominate a member who has developed an innovative educational program which is currently in effect and has a positive impact on the profession. Upon approval by the Executive Board, the PG&S Committee, before February 10, shall submit the name of the nominee to the Area Director and to the Chi State P G&S Chairman. The PG&S Committee shall provide a certificate of recognition to be presented at a Chapter meeting. (See 8.22) 9.27 Optional: Distinguished Public Service Award: The PG&S may nominate a resident of California who is making an outstanding contribution as a volunteer or professional business, industry or government. (See 8.22) 9.28 Other awards or special types of recognition may be determined by the chapter members by a four-fifths vote of members present at a meeting. 9.29 Committee chairpersons will encourage past recipients to participate in award selections.

9.3 Projects 9.31 Literacy Project: (See 8.341) The Literacy Project Committee shall be responsible for organizing various literacy projects. (See 8.341) 9.32 Fine Arts for Juniors Project: (See 8.342) Recipient organization of the funds will be requested to advise the Chapter as to the types of classes and numbers of children who benefited from the contribution to the Fund. The Youth Arts Project Committee shall be responsible for organizing this Project. (See 8.342) ARTICLE 10. FUNDS 10.0 General The Available Fund: This fund shall be the operating fund and shall require a budget. 10.1 Checking Account 10.11 The account shall be maintained at a FDIC institution, as determined by the Finance Committee. 10.12 Two signatures shall be required on all checks. Signatures on file shall be those of the President, the Treasurer, and one other designated officer. (See 4.45; 7.1) 10.2 Special Fund The establishment of a Special Fund must have the approval of the Executive Board. ARTICLE 11. AMENDMENTS 11.0 Amendments to these rules may be proposed by any member of Delta Iota. 11.01 Three official copies of these Chapter Rules shall be kept up-to-date, one in the Presidents files, one in the Recording Secretarys files, and one in the Treasurers file. 11.02 The Chapter Rules Committee shall be responsible for adding amendments to the Chapter Rules and giving amendments to President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer. The Committee shall update Chapter Rules at least every five years, as requested by Chi State Bylaws Committee. Two copies of the updated rules shall be sent to Chi State Bylaws Committee Chairman. 11.1 Notification Members must be notified in advance of proposals which would increase dues or assessments. 11.2 Vote Approval by two-thirds of the votes cast shall be required to amend these rules.

ARTICLE 12. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY 12.0 Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern proceedings in all cases not provided for in the International Constitution, the International Standing Rules, Chi State Bylaws, and these Delta Iota Chapter Rules. ___________________________________ _______________________________ President _________________________ ________________________________ Date Adopted by Executive Board, Date Adopted by Membership

Chapter Rules Committee: Nancy Zampelli, Chairperson; Lois Brossart, Marilyn Demler, Lynette Lange, Sandra Lehberg, Suzan Reiner, Molly Smith. /nz