GTJHS Mu Alpha Theta Constitution
Article I. Purpose
Section 4. To maintain active membership, members must
Section 1. The purpose of this organization shall be show a continuing interest in mathematics by
a. To promote scholarship in, and enjoyment and a. Taking advanced mathematics classes and
understanding of mathematics at Governor Thomas maintaining the required grade point average as outlined
Johnson High School. in Article IV, Section 2.
b. To provide a peer mathematics tutoring b. Paying the annual dues as established by the
service to students at Governor Thomas Johnson High Chapter's Executive Council.
School.
c. Actively participating in the activities of the
Article II. Name chapter.
Section 1.The name of this chapter shall be the Governor d. Earning a minimum of 30 points during a
Thomas Johnson High School Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta school year (each monthly meeting or each tutoring is
(GTJHSMAT). worth 1 point; each math competition 3 points; each
community service with GTJHSMAT 5 points; and serving
Article III. Sponsor on a GTJHSMAT committee 5 points).
Section 1. The sponsor must be a current mathematics d. Tutoring mathematics a minimum of 6
teacher at the Governor Thomas Johnson High School. documented hours per school year.
Section 2. The national Secretary-Treasurer must be kept Article V. Meetings and Attendance
informed of the current sponsor's name and email address.
Section 1. The chapter shall meet regularly at a specified
Section 3. The sponsor has the power to advise, appoint time during club day or after school. All members are
officers of the charter, administer elections and coordinate expected to attend all meetings.
competition events for the members.
Section 2. At regular meetings, the program shall consist
Article IV. Membership of a mathematical presentation (e.g., talk, film, etc.),
mathematical enrichment activities, committee meetings,
th th
Section 1. Any 11 -12 grade student at Governor Thomas as well as conducting any necessary chapter business.
Johnson High School is eligible to apply for full
membership after having completed at least four courses Section 3. Any member missing three meetings in a year,
of college preparatory mathematics (Algebra 1 and above) without an excuse, may be dismissed from GTJHSMAT.
in high school. Illness, a job, or an athletic competition event shall be an
acceptable excuse if the member has notified the sponsor
Section 2. A student must have an unweighted grade point prior to the meeting.
average of at least 3.5 in college preparatory mathematics
and an overall unweighted grade point average of at least Article VI. Executive Council and Officers
3.5.
Section 1. The chapter Executive Council shall consist of
Section 3. Selection of members shall be approved by the four members (president, vice president, secretary, and
sponsor and the officers of the chapter. treasurer) and the sponsor(s).
Section 2. All members of the Executive Council must have o Communication Committee: This chair
been a member for at least one year. will be responsible for sending out
emails and reminders, and submitting
Section 3. Election of officers shall take place during the morning announcements and articles
final regular spring meeting and be approved by the and photos for club and school
sponsor(s). websites.
Section 4. The term of office is one school year.
Article VIII. Constitution
Article VII. Duties of Officers Section 1. Concurrence of two-thirds of the full members
shall be required to accept this constitution.
Section 1. The president shall be the chief executive officer
of the chapter. He or she shall preside at all club meetings, Section 2. This constitution may be amended by a two-
and it shall be the duty of the president to direct the thirds (2/3) vote of the chapter at a meeting with at least a
activities of the organization. majority of members present, provided that the proposed
amendment has been approved by the Executive Council
Section 2. The vice president shall perform the duties of
and the members be given notice at least two weeks prior
the president at times when the president is absent and
to the meeting at which it is to be voted upon.
shall also serve as committee chairperson.
Section 3. The local chapter constitution must not violate
Section 3. The secretary shall keep an accurate record of
any stipulation of the national constitution.
all proceedings. He or she shall maintain the service logs of
members and points each member has earned during a Section4. By-laws may be adopted to amplify the
school year. constitution and to take care of details.
Section 4. The treasurer shall help the sponsor to collect
Article IX. Dues
dues and maintain an accurate record of financial
transactions. Section 1. Annual dues for new members are $20 and $5
for existing members. They are due by the first chapter
Section 5. Any committee (consisting of 2-5 members)
meeting of the school year. Dues may increase if the
deemed necessary by the charter shall be appointed by
National Office increases its fee.
the President in times of need. The members of the
Executive Council will chair or co-chair at least one of the Section 2. All monies received will be held in an account
following committees: held by the school. Any disbursements will be approved by
the Executive Council and the sponsor(s).
o Meeting Planning and Community
Service Committee: This chair will be
responsible for planning the events
Article X. Emblems
(guest speakers, activities, etc. ) at
Section 1. Each member of this chapter shall be entitled to
each monthly meeting and the service
wear the Mu Alpha Theta insignia (buttons, pins, charms,
opportunities for members.
shoulder patches, medallions, or t-shirts) available from
o Membership Committee: This chair will
the National Office.
be responsible for advertising the
membership application, assisting the Section 2. Graduating seniors who are members in good
sponsor sorting applications, standing are eligible to wear the Mu Alpha Theta honor
distributing acceptance/rejection cords.
letters, and taking attendance at the
meetings.
o Tutoring Committee: The chair will be
responsible for organizing and
maintaining a peer tutoring program.
