ABOUT THE ALPHA SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER -
ALUMNI CHAPTER CONSTITUTION

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PHI DELTA CHI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER

ARTICLE I - NAME AND OBJECTIVES
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY
ARTICLE III - MEETINGS
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
ARTICLE V - DUES AND FINANCES
ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS
—AMENDMENT ONE
—AMENDMENT TWO
—AMENDMENT THREE
—AMENDMENT FOUR

ARTICLE I - NAME AND OBJECTIVES:
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SECTION 1.
This association shall be known as the Phi Delta Chi Alumni Association - Alpha Sigma Chapter

SECTION 2.
The objects of this association shall be to promote professional meetings in the interests of the profession of pharmacy, to promote social contacts among the collegiate members and alumni of the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, and to assist the collegiate Alpha Sigma Chapter in every way in relation to its activities, function, operations, transactions, Grand Council and the Leader-Development Seminar (LDS).

SECTION 3.
This association shall maintain and ensure funding of the Alpha Sigma based Phi Delta Chi Memorial Scholarship Fund and the UIC College of Pharmacy-Phi Delta Chi Continuing Education Fund. Donations will be directed to the Illinois Foundation a 501 (c)(3) foundation.
A link will be maintained on the Alumni Chapter web site to allow for direct donations. All donations to the Illinois Foundation are tax deductible.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY :
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SECTION 1.
Any member of the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity who is a graduate from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy is considered to be a member of this alumni association. In addition, Phi Delta Chi Brothers that that now reside in the Chicago area, that have graduated and held membership in any chapters of Phi Delta Chi are welcomed as members of this Association. A membership form is available on the association web page. This form shall be maintained and updated on the web page.

SECTION 2.
Any senior year student (P-4) at the UIC-COP, who is considered to be in good standing by the active chapter will be considered an interim member. As such, they will not be obligated to pay Alumni Chapter dues, and are not eligible to vote. They will however, be informed and welcomed to attend all Alumni Chapter meetings and events.

DEFINITION:
Good Standing - One who has no accrued debts to the collegiate chapter at the time of graduation, and, is in all ways thought eligible for membership by the collegiate chapter.

ARTICLE III - MEETINGS:
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SECTI ON 1.
There shall be at least one (1) business meeting per calendar quarter.

SECTION 2.
Business: A quorum for the transaction of association business will not be less than 60% of the elected association officers or at least 3 of the 5 elected officers. When holding meetings the officers shall be known as the Executive Board or E-Board.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
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SECTION 1.
The officers of the Association shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor/Web Master.

A.
The President shall maintain communication with the Association membership, the Alpha Sigma Collegiate Chapter, and the National Office. For Collegiate Chapter information, the chapter's Worthy Alumni Liaison (WAL) will keep this vital link open.

B.
There shall be no less than four (4) official newsletters e-mailed to all the association's members each year. This is the responsibility of the association Editor/Web Master. The official newsletter shall be known as the "post-Script". The Editor/Web Master is to maintain and update the web site as needed to function properly.

SECTION 2.
The standing committees of this Association shall be: membership, social, and the executive committee. (E-Board)

A.
The membership committee shall seek to enroll as members all eligible Brothers from past and present classes. This committee shall be responsible for the determination of member eligibility.

B.
The social committee shall have charge of all social functions of the association

C.
The Executive Committee or E-Board will be made up of all the officers of the Association and the President will be the Chairman. The duty of this committee is to plan all business meetings (finding proper places to meet, etc.).

D.
The E-Board of the Alumni Chapter shall appoint a non-office holding member each year to audit the financial records of the Association.

SECTION 3.
This Alumni Association shall be under the general supervision of the Executive Council and shall submit to said Council each year a report covering such information as may be required by the Council or by the Grand Council.

SECTION 4.
An election of officers shall be held during the 4th quarter of an even numbered year. Candidates may be nominated up to end of the 3rd quarter of the calendar year. All officers will hold a four (4) year office term.

A.
The E-Board shall appoint a nominations committee during each voting year. This committee shall organize nomination and voting procedures for those members present and for electronic balloting.

B.
If, for any reason, any Association office is vacated, the executive committee shall appoint an active member of the Association to fulfill that term of office.

SECTION 5.
The social and membership committees shall consist of a minimum of two (2) members, appointed by the President if necessary.

ARTICLE V - DUES AND FINANCES:
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SECTION 1.
This association shall rely on voluntary monetary donations from Alumni Brothers. Donations can be made directly to this association electronically or by mailing a check. The association is to maintain a membership link on the Alpha Sigma Alumni Association web site.
(www.PDC-Chicago.org)

SECTION 2.
In lieu of mandated monetary dues, Brothers are encouraged to donate to the association's Phi Delta Chi Memorial Scholarship (fund #772143) and the UIC College of Pharmacy - Phi Delta Chi Continuing Education Fund (fund #338096) as instructed in the association's web site.

SECTION 3.
Expenditures: All expenditures of $200.00 or less may be made upon the order of either the President or the Treasurer. All expenditures of more than $200.00 can only be made by the President or the Treasurer after the consent of the executive committee has been given.

SECTION 4.
An annual financial statement shall be compiled by the Treasurer and made available to the E-Board upon request during the 3rd quarter of each calendar year.

SECTION 5.
An annual donation to the active chapter can be made during the 2nd quarter of each calendar year. This amount will be determined by the treasurer, and will be funds in excess of operating expenses for the following year. This donation is not mandadory. No less than fifty percent (50%) of the total donation is to be deposited into the Memorial Scholarship Fund.

ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS:
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SECTION 1.
This Constitution may be repealed or amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Board.

AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT ONE - CLARIFICATION OF THE ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER CONTINUING                            EDUCATION FUND

The Phi Delta Chi - Alpha Sigma Chapter Alumni Association has teamed up with the University of Illinois Chicago - College of Pharmacy to deliver quality Continuing Education Programs to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We hope to be able to provide these CE programs at no cost to those in attendance. As many of you are aware, our alumni association was able to sponsor many CE programs in the past with the help of major pharmaceutical companies and speakers from the College of Pharmacy. The ACPE accredited programs have become costly and "Big Pharma" sponsorship has become almost non-existent.

The alumni chapter hopes to continually participate with the UIC College of Pharmacy by establishing the "UIC COP Phi Delta Chi Continuing Education Fund". This fund will be used to support education, lectures and programs for pharmacists, technicians and students. When fully endowed, the earnings generated would be available in the form of a grant to help defer the costs encountered when presenting a CE Program co-sponsored with the UIC College of Pharmacy.
For those wishing to donate to this fund please click on the secure link below. Then select "Donate Online".   In the box indicated as "other" please type:
UIC Phi Delta Chi Continuing Education Fund #338096
All donations are tax deductible.

UIC - College of Pharmacy Secure Donation Link
The future endowment process of the Phi Delta Chi "CE Fund" will be a large undertaking. We hope that with everyone's help we will reach our endowment goal of $25,000

AMENDMENT TWO - CONFERENCE FUND

The Phi Delta Chi - Alpha Sigma Alumni Association shall help maintain and promote donations to the UIC College of Pharmacy - Phi Delta Chi Conference Fund # 337283 held in trust by the University of Illinois Foundation. A link to the Illinois Foundation shall be maintained on the chapter website. Distributions from this fund shall be made by the College of Pharmacy with the approval of the Illinois Foundation to Phi Delta Chi student(s) that have properly applied for such funds. UIC - College of Pharmacy Secure Donation Link (approved January 28th, 2024)
(NOTE: closed by the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy January 22nd, 2026)

AMENDMENT THREE - Director of Communication Position

Director of Communication shall maintain the Alumni Chapter Private Facebook Page. The Director of Communication shall work with the Facebook page administrators to set up page standards and rules. The Communication Director will be in charge of all future social media platforms that may be considered in the future with the exception of the chapters website and newsletter. (see ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1, B) (approved January 28th, 2024)

The 2nd Vice President shall take over the role of President in the event that President and the 1st Vice President are indisposed and cannot fulfill their duties. (approved January 28th, 2024)