Know Your By-Laws:
- Andrew G.C. Whitney
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
How St. Anthony Trust of Hartford Is Governed
As SATH moves through the reinstatement process, many alumni have asked how the corporation is actually run — who sits on the Board, how decisions get made, and what checks are built into the system. The answers are all laid out in our By-Laws. Here's a plain-language look at the essentials.
The Basics
Membership: Any member of the Fraternity of Delta Psi in good standing who pays dues by December 31 is a member in good standing with a right to vote the following year..
Dues: The Board of Directors sets annual dues at the annual meeting of members.
Fiscal year: SATH's fiscal year runs through December 31.
Meetings & Voting
Annual meeting: Held each year to elect Directors, hear reports, and conduct corporate business.
Special meetings: Can be called by the Board or the President and must be called if at least 25% of members request one in writing.
Notice: Members receive 10 to 60 days' notice of any meeting, by mail, hand delivery, electronic means, or fax.
One member, one vote: Each member is entitled to a single vote, and members may act without a meeting by unanimous written consent.
The Board of Directors
Size: The Board may have up to 15 elected Directors.
Terms: Directors serve staggered three-year terms and may be removed by the members, with or without cause, at any meeting.
Quorum: Six Directors present in person constitute a quorum, regardless of the Board's overall size — a fixed threshold worth keeping in mind as the Board grows.
Vacancies: Openings between elections are filled by a vote of the remaining Directors.
Committees
Advisory only: Every committee the Board creates is advisory in nature. Committees cannot act on behalf of the corporation — only the full Board (or the members, where the by-laws call for it) can take binding action.
Composition: Committees must include at least two Directors, except the Finance Committee, which must have one to three Directors and is required to meet at least once a year.
Officers
Who they are: The Board elects a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer from among the Directors, and may appoint additional officers as needed.
How long officers serve: Each officer serves a one-year term, continuing in office until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. Officers may be removed by the Board at any time, with or without cause.
No compensation: Neither Directors nor officers are paid for their service, though Directors may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
Amending the By-Laws
Process: The by-laws can be amended by a majority vote of the Directors present at a meeting where a quorum exists, provided every Director received advance notice of the proposed changes.
This overview is a summary for general alumni awareness and is not a substitute for the full text of the by-laws, which governs in the event of any discrepancy. For the full bylaws follow this link.
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