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Article I: Name of the Organization
The name of the organization shall be the Delta Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at Seattle
University
Article II: The Objectives and Purposes of the Chapter
Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary and professional
organization for students of accountancy. Its stated
purpose includes recognition of outstanding academic
achievements in the field of accounting; promotion
of the study and practice of accounting; provision
of opportunities for self-developed and association
among members and practicing accountants; and
encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and
public responsibility.
In order to fulfill Seattle University's core mission and promote the growth of its
students with abilities to use knowledge and skill for their benefit and that of others,
the Delta Eta Chapter aims to foster a commitment to service, an increased sense of
personal development and professional excellence, and a dedication to the principles of
the National Beta Alpha Psi organization.
Commitment to Service
The Delta Eta Chapter is pledged to nurture and individual's preparation and commitment
to the values of service to both the University and the overall community in which it
thrives. The Chapter will seek to accomplish this by performing the following in a
responsible, accountable, and consistent manner.
- Continuing the Chapter's involvement with the VITA program in order to give
students a chance to help others while having the opportunity to gain valuable
experience preparing tax returns
- Providing services such as the Tutoring Program and the Accounting Lab which
are regularly available to students.
- Broadening the range of service to the community.
Personal Development
The Delta Eta Chapter strives to demonstrate to its members their opportunities and
responsibilities through the development of leadership and interpersonal skills against
a background of ethical behavior. The Chapter will help to strengthen an individual's
self-understanding and the world around them by achieving the following:
- Encouraging member participation by coordinating a variety of social and
professional activities in which they can become involved.
- Building, and enhancing group dynamic skills to become effective and socially
integrated members of society.
- Promoting good moral character and ethical behavior to its members that can serve
them for a lifetime.
- Providing an organization through which members may create new and lasting
relationships.
- Expanding the horizons of its members by introducing them to new fields in
accounting.
Professional Excellence
The Delta Eta Chapter is dedicated to the cultivation of the individual as a professional
through its sponsorship of programs involving various Accounting related occupations.
The Chapter will direct its efforts to the exploration of new professional opportunities
by accomplishing the following.
- Sponsoring Career Days, professional breakfasts and dinners, and field trips that
increase the member's exposure to a broad range of Accounting professionals and
opportunities.
- Offering informal activities outside of the scholastic environment that foster
social relations between members and professionals
- Encouraging members to maintain a professional image through dress and demeanor
- Dedication to the Principles of the National Beta Alpha Psi
Organization
- Reaching out beyond the realm of public accounting into private as well as
non-profit organizations
Dedication to the principles of Beta Alpha Psi Organization
The Delta Eta Chapter the symbolism of Beta Alpha Psi of Scholarship, Social
Responsibility, and Practicality. The Charter has a duty to increase membership and
student awareness of Accounting as a career while working towards strengthening lies
with faculty and alumni and achieving the following.
- Coordinating Community College Night and high school days in order to facilitate
an understanding Accounting Programs of Seattle University.
- Encouraging faculty involvement in Beta Alpha Psi functions and activities.
- Maintaining and strengthening relations with the alumni of Beta Alpha Psi.
- Encouraging research, study, and practice of Accounting and other related topics
to supplement an individual's scholastic and academic
achievement.
Article III: Membership
Requirements for membership in the chapter:
All members of Beta Alpha Psi (undergraduate or graduate) must
declare either Accounting, Finance, or ECIS as a major at
Seattle University. Finance and IS majors may become members of Accounting Society. A
minimum* of 15 (10 for winter quarter) participation units
per quarter will be required of
all members of Beta Alpha Psi for active status. Once initiated into Beta Alpha Psi,
active status must be maintained continually or inactive dues apply. To be considered an eligible pledge one must apply no later than two weeks into the quarter.
*Approximately 75% (depending on each quarter activities)
Grade requirement: A 3.20 GPA, both overall and in all accounting courses is required for membership in Beta Alpha Psi. A person may apply for membership after two consecutive quarters of active status and the completion of two upper division courses in the initiates major. Accounting students academic eligibility is based on the grades received in Accounting 301 and either Accounting 311 or 336 (whichever is taken first and or graduate equivalent). Finance and ECIS Majors must complete the first two upper division courses in their respective majors.
Initiation Requirements: While Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary organization, it carries on an active program of professional, social and service activities. The purpose of the pledge requirements is to permit a prospective member to demonstrate a general willingness to participate in societal activities. Thus, the following requirements are to be completed during the pledge period, which is two consecutive quarters of active status
- Complete 15 professional hours and 15 community service hours in a period of
two consecutive quarters.
- Earn a minimum of a 3.20 GPA on a 4.0 scale in Accounting 301 and either Accounting 311, or 336 (whichever is taken first). Finance and ECIS majors will be evaluated by the first two upper division courses in their respective major.
- Pay quarterly dues and all fees before their specified deadlines
- Submission of application to Beta Alpha Psi's Advisor's office before deadline
Membership Fees: All members are required to pay quarterly membership fees.
Payment must be received within 2 weeks after the start of GAAP Snack meetings or prior
to participation in professional events.
- Membership fees are as follows:
- Beta Alpha Psi - quarterly dues $45.
**These fees are subject to change annually.
Initiation Fee: This is a $45 fee for members being inducted into Beta Alpha Psi.
Method for termination of membership is determined by
action of the chapter.
Article IV: Meetings for the conduct of business
Chapter Meetings
Chapter activities, including any business meetings, are published no later than the
beginning of each quarter. The schedules are available as paper copies, posted outside
the Beta Alpha Psi office, as well as posted on the Beta Alpha Psi web-site. Business
meetings require at least two weeks' notice.
Actions requiring vote of the entire membership include, but are not limited to, officer
elections; election of committee chairs; revision of the chapter constitution and by-laws;
awarding of scholarship funds; any single allocation of 10% or more of the years budget;
and any event that requires a significant commitment of hours from the majority of the
members.
A number equal to the membership of the executive committee constitutes a quorum.
Any current, active member of the Delta Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi may vote.
Pledges,
honorary and alumnus members are not allowed to vote. All actions require a simple majority of members present and voting in order to pass. No
person may vote by proxy.
Executive Committee
The executive committee is comprised of the following officers: President; Vice-President
Community Service; Vice-President of Finance; Vice-President of Membership; Vice-President
Planning; Vice-President of Programming; Vice-President of Public Relations; Vice-President
of Reporting; and the Faculty Advisor.
The executive committee shall have the power to act in all business matters except revision
of the chapter constitution and bylaws; election, initiation, or expulsion of members; and
nomination and election of officers. These actions include, but are not limited to, decisions
on how to allocate funds, adoption of events, and designation of awards (excluding
scholarships). All actions taken by the executive committee shall be reported to the members
at the next regular chapter meeting.
At least 50% of the executive committee constitutes a quorum. All
actions require a simple
majority of members present and voting in order to pass. No person may vote by proxy.
Monthly executive committee meetings are set at the beginning of each
quarter, and agendas are
published no later than two days prior to the meeting. Business meetings require at least two
weeks notice.
Article V: Student Affairs
Titles and Duties of Officers
President. As per Article XV Section 1 of the National Constitution and
bylaws, the president calls and presides at meetings of the chapter and the executive
committee, appoints such committees as the constitution or bylaws, or vote of the chapter
shall provide, determines that all reporting responsibilities and other duties of the
officers are performed in accordance with the National Constitution and Bylaws, and seeks
to promote the welfare of the chapter and the organization generally.
Vice President of Planning. The vice president of planning is responsible for
setting up the Career Days (Spring Quarter), Professional Dinners (Fall Quarter), and the
Internship Fair (Winter Quarter). The responsibilities include handling the details; such as
setting and publishing schedule, setting dates and times, making sign-up sheets, and reserving
rooms and places for events, works with professional firms and presenters to coordinate
complimentary aspects of event planning and production.
Vice President of Programming. The vice president of programming handles the GAAP
snack planning and details; such as scheduling the speakers, ordering the food/making the
food rotation list, making name tags, reserving the room/media equipment, and obtaining
biographies of the speakers; works with professional firms and presenters to coordinate
complimentary aspects of the GAAP snack planning and production.
Vice President of Community Service. The vice president of community service
acts as a liaison and coordinator of community service events.
Vice President of Finance. As per Article XV Section 5 of the National
Constitution and Bylaws, the vice president of finance, collects money owed to the chapter,
disburses for authorized purposes, maintains appropriate financial records, arranges for the
and prepares the local Chapter's tax return.
Vice President of Membership/Public Relations. The vice president of membership
maintains membership lists, recruits new members and retains current members, and monitors
requirements of prospective members. The vice president of public relations sends out thank you
letters and handles other correspondence with the university community and general public, and
assists the president in prescribed duties.
Vice President of Reporting. As per Article XV Section 4 of the
National Constitution and Bylaws, the vice president of reporting records the minutes
of the meetings of the chapter and the executive committee; transmits the Director of
Chapter Activities a completed member data request form for initiation (except as
modified in accordance with Article XII, Section 2);
transmits to the Director of
Chapter Activities a list of chapter officers within fourteen days of their installation;
prepares and transmits such other reports as required by the Board and the Program of
Chapter Activities; and fulfills all other duties ordinarily associated with the office
of the secretary.
Web Master. The Webmaster is commissioned by the chapter to update and maintain the
official Delta Eta website, and assists fellow executive board members as needed. Due to the skill set
required to perform the duties of webmaster, both members and pledges are eligible for this position.
How officers are elected by the chapter The
Monday before each respective election begins in winter quarter,
nominations will take place for executive positions. All nominated
eligible members (anyone who is an active BAP member or an eligible
pledge) who are interested in running for the nominated office will
hand in a letter of intent no later then 12:00 pm on the Monday
before each respective election. Each letter of intent will include
a brief statement that states the position the candidate is running
for, their qualifications, and their goals and objectives while they
are in office. Elections will occur over a three week period in
which officers will be elected as follows: 1ST Week President; 2nd
Week VP Planning, VP Programming, and VP Community Service; 3rd Week
VP Membership, VP Finance, VP Reporting, and Webmaster. The day of
the respective election, the candidates' letters of intent will be
compiled and handed out to all eligible members present to look at
before voting for new officers. A new officer will be elected with a
simple majority vote, however, in the case of a tie, the president's
vote will not count.
Terms of Office. Each officer will serve in the elected position from the beginning
of spring quarter until the end of winter quarter the next year.
Method of resignation. An officer who chooses to resign must hand each officer
and the faculty advisor a letter of resignation explaining why he/she wants to resign. After
acceptance by the other officers and the faculty advisor, the officer can resign from the elected
position.
Method of removal. An officer who is not performing the functions of his/her
elected position can be removed from office only after adequate warning has been given. If after
the president of the chapter and faculty advisor have talked to the officer about his/her lack of
performance, and things don't change, the officer can be removed from his/her position with a
consensus from the other officers and the faculty advisor.
How vacancies are filled. In the event that an officer would choose to resign or be removed
from office, a new officer will be elected by the same process as before. The person will need to
be nominated, turn in a letter of intent, and then be elected by a simple majority vote. In the
case of a tie, the president's vote will not count.
Article VI: Faculty Advisor
Any new faculty advisor shall be chosen based on the recommendation of the accounting department
chair. The faculty advisor shall provide counsel and assistance to the chapter, its officers, its
executive committee, and other committees; verify the appropriateness of the content of reports
submitted to the national organization, serve as
liaison with the national organization; serve as liaison
with the administration of the university, Albers School of Business, and the department of
accounting, and assure the continuity of the chapter.
Article VII: Committees Other than the Executive Committee
The following shall be Beta Alpha Psi Committees:
Tutoring
Prepare formal plan. Enlist volunteers. Set and maintain schedules. Document attendance of
sessions.
Community Service Program
Plan community Service program for November dinner. Presentations by students on their
community Service projects, including a general discussion about service and service learning.
Class Announcements
Coordinate students to make announcements in all accounting classes. Chairperson will attend officers meetings to get current information. This person needs to find students to make the announcements, notify them and follow up to make sure the information is delivered
Summer Activity
Pass sign up sheets to students to create a contact list during the summer. Talk to contact
person in the company to arrange events and activities during the summer. Once set up the firms
and place of events, e-mail students in contact list to inform.
Article VIII: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the chapter will end on April 30.
Article IX: Authority
These bylaws shall be the principle governing document of the Delta Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi.
These bylaws will be subordinate to the National Constitution and Bylaws of the Beta Alpha Psi
Organization. Any provision of this document that conflicts with the National Constitution and
Bylaws of Beta Alpha Psi Organization that is current in effect will be null and
void.
Article X: Requirements for amendment to the bylaws
Amendments to bylaws shall require a majority vote of its members.
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