Officers & Points of Contact
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Commander / President
J. Aaron Rinaca (Iota Delta 580)
1901 16th Street NW #306
Washington, DC 20009
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Executive Board Member
Gregory S. Zahn (Iota Delta 570)
1707 S. 26th Street Apt 3
Arlington, VA 22201
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Executive Board Member
Pete Barto (Iota Delta 440)
211 Ashton Drive, SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
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Chapter Status
The Alumni Chapter (officially the "Iota Delta Alumni Chapter of Sigma
Nu Fraternity") is, and has been, a fully recognized IRS 501(c)7 Not-For-Profit
organization under the United States Tax Code as of January 30th 2004. The IRS requires
that we make all documentation pertaining to our status as a non-profit readily
available to members and potential members if questions should arise.
If you would like to view our non-profit status declaration or our umbrella exemption
notice from Sigma Nu National Headquarters in Lexington, VA, please contact the
Commander or any Executive Board Member by clicking the appropriate email address
link above.
Please Note: According to IRS 501(c)7 rulings of the United States Tax Code, donations
made to 501(c)7 organizations are deemed non-deductible on your annual taxes.
Bylaws & Chapter Guidance
The Iota Delta Alumni Chapter is governed based on the following bylaws
which are ammended, voted upon, and terminated each fall at the annual Homecoming
celebration meeting at James Madison University. Absentee votes are allowed but
must conform to the rules outlined in the section below labeled "Absentee Voting".
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Membership |
General |
Up for ratification (Fall 05) |
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All graduates of the Iota Delta Chapter of Sigma Nu (188) at JMU are
eligible and welcomed as members of the Iota Delta Alumni Chapter. However, all
members must be in Good Standing (outlined below) with the Active Chapter, prior
to being allowed to attend any Alumni Chapter related events (Golf Tourneys, Happy
Hours, etc). |
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Good Standing |
Up for ratification (Fall 05) |
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Being in Good Standing with the Active Chapter means that there are no
back dues or debts owed to the chapter at time of graduation. If back debt is owed,
every effort should be made to repay that debt in a timely manner. If effort is
apparent and an expeditious payment plan is agreed upon between the Alumnus and
Active Chapter Treasurer, provisional membership in the Alumni Chapter will be granted
until such time as the debt is paid. Once debt is closed full membership will be
granted. If the alumnus defaults on his debt, no membership rights in the alumni
chapter will be conveyed and the debt will be submitted to Omega Financial which
will act as impartial debt collector on behalf of the Alumni Chapter. |
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Dues |
Up for ratification (Fall 05) |
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This issue is up for debate, however the alumni chapter charges no dues
at this time but instead relies on the donations of its members in order to sustain
operations. |
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Voting |
General |
Up for ratification (Fall 05) |
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Voting for all standard matters will take place each Fall at the Annual
JMU Homecoming celebration. At 12 Noon on the Saturday of this weekend, there will
be a short meeting held at the Active Chapter House (Walnut Lane) in Harrisonburg,
VA. The meeting will be governed according to the regulations set forth in the MEETINGS
section below. |
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Votes Needed To Pass |
Up for ratification (Fall 05) |
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There will need to be a simple majority of the number of votes received
on a particular issue in order for that issue to pass. In the unlikely event of
a deadlock vote, the active chapter President will serve as the impartial tie breaker. |
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Absentee Voting |
Up for ratification (Fall 05) |
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All issues being voted upon in the Fall will be made readily available
in a timely manner to all alumni regardless of their ability to attend the actual
Homecoming meeting. The means of delivery are subject to change as financials and
technology permit, however all alumni must be allowed at least one month of advance
notice regarding pending legislation, and be given full access to vote prior to
Homecoming weekend. ALL absentee voting must be concluded by 12 Midnight the Thursday
before Homecoming weekend. |
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Meetings |
General |
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