PREAMBLE & PURPOSE

We, the brothers of Zeta Chi Zeta Alumni Association Inc., in order to advance the ideals of “Strength in Brotherhood”, contribute to excellence in scholarship, encourage purposeful living, peace and unity amongst the Brothers, and establish better understanding between the Alumni and current brothers of the Zeta Chi Zeta Fraternity, Inc. at State University College at Oswego, New York, do hereby ordain and institute this constitution for guidance in our conduct; and therefore accept without reservation the authority of this document in all proceedings.

ARTICLE 1

NAME AND INSIGNIA

Section 1

The Association shall be known as “Zeta Chi Zeta Alumni Association Inc.”

Section 2

The colors of the Zeta Chi Zeta Alumni Association, Inc. shall be navy blue and columbia blue.

Section 3

The crest of the Zeta Chi Zeta Alumni Association, Inc. shall be designed about a shield. This shield shall be outlined with a narrow gold border on all sides. A band of white shall extend diagonally from top right to the bottom left, with a narrow gold border also on all sides. Centered on the diagonal strip will be the letters “Zeta”, “Chi”, “Zeta”,”Alumni”, in navy blue Roman capitals. The upper left portion of the shield will be done in

navy blue and the lower right portion will be done in columbia blue. A white Olympian torch, streaked with navy blue, shall be in the bottom right portion of the shield. There will be a flame atop the torch which shall consist of a series of orange, yellow and red streaks. Extending around the flame there will be rays of light done in the same colors as the flame. In the upper left hand part of the shield there shall be a white dove flecked with navy blue streaking. This dove shall be perched with wings extended, upon a book. This open book shall be white. Below the shield there will appear a white banner bordered on each side with a narrow gold border. Inscribed on the banner will be the words “Strength in Brotherhood”. These letters will be in navy blue Roman capitols. White is the color symbolizing faith and hope. Gold denotes strength and fortitude. Columbia blue and navy blue symbolize Fraternal Harmony. The olympian torch stands for athletics. The flame atop the torch represents unity. The dove is symbolic of peace and harmony. The book denotes knowledge and obedience. “Strength in Brotherhood” is the motto of Zeta Chi Zeta Alumni Association, Inc. and it is representative of the beliefs of its Brotherhood.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1

All brothers of the Zeta Chi Zeta Fraternity, Inc. of the State University College at Oswego, New York, regardless of race, color, creed or ethnic origin, are eligible for membership in Zeta Chi Zeta Alumni Association, Inc., provided they can comply with these rules.

Section 2

An active member is one in good standing who has made a contribution to the alumni cause as deemed appropriate by the Alumni Chairman, and is no longer an enrolled student at the college. He shall have no delinquent financial obligations to Zeta Chi Zeta Fraternity, Inc., and shall have met all other requirements for good standing.

Section 3

An inactive member is one who is an alumnus, but has made no contribution, either financially or in service as deemed appropriate by the Alumni Chairman.

Section 4

Any former member of Zeta Chi Zeta Fraternity no longer registered, as an undergraduate at the State University College at Oswego and whose most active membership in Zeta Chi Zeta Fraternity, Inc., was of good standing shall be a Zeta Chi Zeta Alumnus.

ARTICLE III

ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL

Section 1

The Alumni Advisory Council shall be made up of the Alumni Chairman, and two active alumni brothers whom are permanently positioned. When a replacement is required, the Alumni Chairman will appoint such member to the position. All power and authority of the corporation shall be vested in the Alumni Advisory Council and the committees thereof. The Alumni Chairman has authority for all monetary transactions. If the Alumni Chairman requires replacement as deemed by the unanimous vote of the council, a general election will be held with candidates being nominated by the current council.

Section 2

Terms of Office

The term of office of all advisory council members shall be permanent.

ARTICLE IV

MEETINGS OF ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL

Section 1

The Advisory Council shall hold meetings when deemed appropriate by the Alumni Chairman. These meetings need not be in person. The Alumni Chairman may solicit the opinion and advice of the council members by any means of communication and act accordingly.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

Section 1

The 0fficers of Zeta Chi Zeta Alumni Association, Inc. shall be the Alumni Chairman and two council members who act in an advisory role. These three members make up the Advisory Council.

Section 2

Election for Alumni Chairman only occurs when current Alumni Chairman resigns. At that point the nomination of candidates will come from the Advisory Council and a general election will be held.

ARTICLE VI

AMENDMENTS

Section 1

This Constitution can be amended by the Alumni Chairman or a unanimous vote of the Advisory Council, provided that the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing to the Advisory Council.