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 symbolsfor 
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.

Section II:

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.

Section III:

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.

Section IV:

Members are expected to stay in acceptable academic 
standing. Academic Requirements found in the Freed-
Hardeman University Social Club Handbook shall be 
followed.

Section V:

Members are expected to demonstrate the behavior and 
attitude that is becoming of a Christian, Freed-
Hardeman University student and a Sigma Rho member.

Section VI:

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, anofficer’
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.

Section VIII: Historian

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.

Section IX: Secretary

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.

Section X: Treasurer

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

Section I:

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

Section I:

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.

Section II:

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.