TRIANGLE FRATERNITY NATIONAL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

As in effect on February 17, 2012.

List of Revisions

17-Feb-2012
Modify the date for the adoption of an annual budget for the National Organization.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 2, Para. 1
23-Oct-2011
Make the Secretary and Treasurer voting members of National Council unless they are employed by Triangle.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 1, Para. 8
15-Jul-2011
Increase the GPA required for pledging and initiation.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 1
Increase the National Pledge Fee.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 1, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Member Service Fee.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Active Fee.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
6-Nov-2009
Require an audit of the National Organization's books and records annually instead of biennially.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 2, Para. 3
18-Jul-2009
Modify Triangle's purpose.
Constitution:	Article 2, Section 2
Allow National Council to set maximum reimbursement amount for purchased badge.
Bylaws:	Article 5, Section 4, Para. 3
Change operations of the Nominating Committee.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 7, Para. 1 and 2
Modify restrictions on pledges' attendance at meetings.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. (a)(i)
Add English translation of motto.
Bylaws:	Article 5, Section 2
Increase the National Pledge Fee from $75 to $100, and from $100 to $110 in 2010.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 1, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Member Service Fee from $200 to $225 in 2010.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Active Fee from $180 to $210, and from $210 to $222 in 2010.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
Modify the conditions under which an active member may become an alumni member.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 2, Para. 2, Sub-Para. ii
Permit members to possess more than one badge.
Bylaws:	Article 5, Section 4, Para. 2
Add web pages and social networking sites to list of materials that should portray TRIANGLE in a positive light.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Article 5, Section 11
12-Jul-2007
Set maximum period for pledge education.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. h
Create Active Advisor position.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 6, Para. 7
Define procedures to follow if a National Council candidate withdraws or enters Chapter Eternal during the election or before installation.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 4, Para. 4 and 5
Change criteria for suspension or expulsion of a member by National Council.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 6, Para. 2, Sub-Para. c
Change criteria for expulsion of a member by his chapter.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 6, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a and b
Increase the National Active Fee from $162 to $180.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Pledge Fee from $50 to $75, effective August 1, 2008.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 1, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Member Service Fee from $170 to $200, effective August 1, 2008.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a
30-Jul-2005
Require minimum GPA for pledging.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 1
Set minimum GPA for chapters.
Bylaws:	Article 6, Section 6
Assign responsibility of appointing colony or interest group ritual team to the National Secretary.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 3, Para. 2, Sub-Para. c
Increase the National Pledge Fee from $45 to $50.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 1, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Member Service Fee from $160 to $170.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Active Fee from $150 to $162.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
2-Aug-2003
Allow National Council to extend chapter suspension.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 3, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
Change Nominating Committee secretary from Executive Director to National Secretary.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 7, Para. 1
Replace Approved Courses Committee with Approved Courses Advisor.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 1, Sub-Para. a Article 1, Section 3, Para. 1 Article 3, Section 6, Para. 6 Article 3, Section 8 (removed)
Increase the National Pledge Fee from $35 to $45.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 1, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Member Service Fee from $125 to $160.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a
8-Jun-2003
Require 2/3 vote of National Council for removal of Executive Director.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 6, Para. 1
14-Apr-2002
Increase the National Active Fee from $102 to $150.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
5-Aug-2001
Remove references to the Education Foundation.
Constitution:	Article 4, Section 6 (deleted)
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 6, Para. 2, Sub-Para. c Article 2, Section 6 (deleted) Article 2, Section 7 (renumbered) Article 2, Section 8 (renumbered and modified)
Provide for posthumous initiation.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 5 (following paragraphs reunumbered) Article 4, Section 1, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a
Change the member education program requirements.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. f, Sub-Para. x., xi. and xii.
Change the required length of the member education program.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. h
Remove date-dependent wording related to the number of members of National Council.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 2, Para. 2
Change the service requirements to be elected President.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 1, Para. 2 Article 3, Section 4, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
Remove the requirement that the Secretary and Treasurer must be an Executive Director, Associate Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 1, Para. 6 and 7
Add language to specifically define the colors of Old Rose and Gray.
Bylaws:	Article 5, Section 1
Remove the specifications for stationery and add requirements for the use of TRIANGLE symbols and identification on printed and non-printed materials.
Bylaws:	Article 5, Section 11
29-Mar-2000
Increase the National Pledge Fee from $30 to $35.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 1, Sub-Para. a
Increase the National Member Service Fee form $105 to $125.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 2, Sub-Para. a
Simplify and remove date-dependent wording.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a
9-Aug-1999
Adopt the Graduation Ceremony as an official document of TRIANGLE.
Constitution:	Article 9
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. a i Article 2, Section 1, Para. 2 Article 2, Section 2, Para. 3 Article 3, Section 3, Para. 4 Article 8, Section 1, Para. 1, 2 and 3
Permit the initiation of colony/interest group members by a ritual team appointed by the Executive Director.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 3, Para. 2, Sub-Para. c
Modifications to conform to current operational procedures.
Bylaws:	Article 1, Section 1, Para. 4, Sub-Para. d Article 4, Section 3, Para. 1 and 2
Establish a procedure for "At-large" nominations for national offices.
Bylaws:	Article 3, Section 3 Article 3, Section 4, Para. 2 Article 3, Section 7, Para. 2
12-Aug-1997
Permit National Council to take action via electronic mail vote.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 2, Para. 7
Change the way the fraternity deals with suspended chapters and active organizations.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 2, Para. 5 Article 2, Section 3, Para. 3
Change the manner in which Field Directors, Field Representatives and National Service Volunteers are appointed.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 2, Para. 6 Article 2, Section 5, Para. 1 Article 2, Section 5, Para. 6 (deleted)
Increase the national active fee.
Bylaws:	Article 4, Section 1, Para. 3, Sub-Para. A
Reduce the size of National Council by eliminating two councilman positions.
Bylaws:	Article 2, Section 2, Para. 2 Article 2, Section 2, Para. 8 Article 3, Section 3, Para. 1
8-Aug-1995
Complete re-write and reorganization