Sigma Rho's Constitution
Preamble
Sigma Rho Social Club was chartered in 1912 as the Sigma
Rho Literary Society and was registered with the State of
Tennessee Sigma Rho still remains on the campus of Freed-
Hardeman University as one of the prominent social clubs.
This constitution shall now become the bylaws by which Sigma
Rho shall be governed.
Article I: Name
The name of this social club shall remain Sigma Rho, after the
Greek letters sigma (Σ) and rho (P) as it was originally
chartered These Greek letters shall also serve as symbols for
the club.
Article II: Purpose
Sigma Rho is a group of Freed-Hardeman students whose
primary goals are to strengthen one another spiritually
through devotionals and example, to enjoy various social
activities together, to build lasting relationships with one
another and to use the club as a source of pride by socially,
culturally and athletically.
Article III: Colors and Mascot
The colors of the Sigma Rho Social Club shall be back and
gold. The mascot of Sigma Rho Social Club shall be the Sigma
Rho Bee.
Article IV: Motto
Sigma Rho’s motto shall be “Wisdom and Strength” which is
the Greek meaning of the letters sigma and rho.
Article V: Membership
All Freed-Hardeman University students who are in good
academic and disciplinary standing are eligible to apply for
membership in Sigma Rho.
Section I: New Members
The Sigma Rho selection committee will review the
membership applicants and select the new members
based on the guidelines set forth in the Freed-
Hardeman University Social Club Handbook.
Section II: Returning Members
Those students who were members of Sigma Rho during
the previous Semester shall be allowed to remain in the
club by paying their dues in the Freed-Hardeman
University Office of Student Services.
Section III: Miscellaneous
Any student who forfeits his/her rights to membership
by failing to pay Club dues shall be forced to enter the
draft as set forth in the Freed-Hardeman University
Social Club Handbook to regain membership status.
Article VI: Membership Responsibilities
The following will be expected of all members of the Sigma
Rho Social Club.
Section I:
Members will be expected to attend all scheduled
meetings.
Any member that accumulates two unexcused absences
from scheduled club meetings shall be reviewed by the
club officers. The officers will determine
whether membership shall be canceled.
Members are expected to participate in all club
activities. These activities Include: Makin’ Music, chapel
skits, intramural sports, community service projects,
banquets, and any other event/activity exerted and/or
deemed necessary by the club officers.
Members are expected to stay in acceptable academic
standing. Academic Requirements found in the Freed-
Hardeman University Social Club Handbook shall be
followed.
Members are expected to demonstrate the behavior and
attitude that is becoming of a Christian, Freed-
Hardeman University student and a Sigma Rho member.
Failure to comply with Sections III and V shall give the
officers reason to review one's membership. Should the
officers decide to terminate a Member, a two-thirds
vote by the officers shall be necessary.
Article VII: Meetings
Sigma Rho shall meet twice each month as designated by the
Freed-Hardeman University Social Club Handbook.
Article VIII: Officers
All officers, excluding the Interclub Council Representatives,
shall be elected/reelected by the members at the last
regularly scheduled meeting of each semester. Thus, an officer’
s term shall last one semester.
Section I: President
a. Shall be responsible for the general morale and
attitude of the members.
b. Shall preside over all club and officer’s meetings.
c. With the assistance of the other officers, shall
appoint committees.
d. Shall be a member of the selection committee.
e. Shall be responsible for informing the club sponsor
of decisions and activities concerning the club.
f. Shall appoint the Interclub Council Representatives.
Section II: Vice -President for Men
a. Shall be responsible for coordinating retreats, New
Student Mixer, Greek Week, etc.
b. Shall be a member of the selection committee.
c. In the absence of the president, shall reside over the
meetings.
Section III: Vice-President for Women
a. Shall be responsible for coordinating retreats, New
Student Mixer, Greek Week, etc.
b. Shall be a member of the selection committee.
c. Shall be responsible for coordinating community
service projects and reports.
Section IV: Sports Captain for Men
a. Shall represent the club at all sports captain’s
meetings.
b. Shall be responsible for posting eligibility sheets,
rosters, and upcoming sports events.
c. Shall be responsible for making all Intramural
athletes aware of the rules set by the Freed-Hardeman
University Intramural Staff.
Section V: Assistant Sports Captain for Men
a. Shall be represent the club at all sports captain’s
meetings.
b. Shall assist the sports captain with all other duties.
Section VI: Sports Captain for Women
a. Shall represent the club at all sports captain’s
meetings.
b. Shall be responsible for posting eligibility sheets,
rosters, and upcoming sports events.
c. Shall be responsible for making all Intramural
athletes aware of the rules set by the Freed-Hardeman
University Intramural Staff.
Section VII: Assistant Sports Captain for
Women
a. Shall represent the club at all sports captain’s
meetings.
b. Shall assist the sports captain with all other duties.
a. Shall be responsible for organizing the club
scrapbook each semester.
b. Shall be responsible for compiling the club video
review to be shown at the formal at the end of each
spring semester.
a. Shall be responsible for keeping records of meeting
attendance.
b. Shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of the
officers’ meetings.
c. Shall perform other duties as needed.
a. Shall be responsible for keeping accurate records of
fiscal income.
b. Shall be responsible for all interaction with the
Freed-Hardeman University Business Office such as
deposits, purchase orders, etc.
c. Shall be responsible for all other financial matters
concerning Sigma Rho.
Section XI: Men’s Chaplain
a. Shall be responsible for organizing all club
devotionals.
b. Shall be responsible for the spiritual guidance of
Sigma Rho.
Section XII: Women’s Chaplain
a. Shall be responsible for organizing all women’s
devotionals.
b. Shall be responsible in assisting the Men’s Chaplain
in the spiritual guidance of Sigma Rho.
Section XII: Student Government Association
Representative
a. Shall be responsible for representing Sigma Rho at
all meetings and events of the Freed-Hardeman
University Student Government Association.
Section XIV: Interclub Council
Representatives
a. Shall be responsible for representing Sigma Rho at
all meetings of Freed-Hardeman University Interclub
Council.
b. Shall be responsible on voting on behalf of the
Sigma Rho on motion made at Interclub Council meetings.
c. Shall be responsible for making the club members
aware of issues and policies developed by the Interclub
council.
Article IX: Officer Requirements
a. To be eligible to hold an office in Sigma Rho, a
student must be a member of the club for two semesters.
b. A current upperclassman student that has been a
member of Sigma Rho only one semester, may submit an
appeal before the officers to be considered eligible to
hold an office. Approval of the appeal will be
granted by a two-thirds vote by the officers.
Article X: Replacement of Officers
If an officer becomes ineligible for any reason, another
member shall be appointed to the vacant office by the
remaining officers. Appointment to the office shall
require a two-thirds vote by the remaining officers.
a. If any officer acts in a manner unbecoming of a
Sigma Rho to a Sigma Rho officer, his/her behavior
shall be evaluated by the other officers.
b. If found necessary, a two-thirds vote by the
officers shall remove the officer from his/her office.
Article XI: Amendment Process
To amend this constitution, a motion must be made at a
scheduled club meeting and
passed by a two-thirds vote. All amendments must pass at two
consecutive meetings to be
recognized as a part of this constitution.