MANDEL BLOOMFIELD MEMORIAL CHAPTER #121 OF

THE ALEPH ZADIK ALEPH

CONSTITUTION

PREAMBLE:

The Aleph Zadik Aleph of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization has for its purpose:

· The desire to unite all Jewish male youth;

· The spiritual, mental, and physical development of Jewish youth;

· The inculcation of a love and understanding of their Jewish cultural heritage;

· The stimulation responsibility as good citizens in the community in which we live, as well as in the larger Jewish community;

· The encouragement of good will among the youth of all peoples, and interest in humanitarian, philanthropic and educational endeavors.

The seven cardinal principles of the Aleph Zadik Aleph are:

· Patriotism - loyalty to my homeland, to its laws, to its principles, to its ethics. To die for it if need be, but primarily to live for it.

· Judaism - always to observe the tenets of my faith; ever to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord my G-d.

· Filial Love - ever to honor and love my parents. To be considerate of my elders and respect age.

· Charity - to give of myself and my substance for all worthy causes; to be kind and generous to all in need, regardless of race or creed.

· Conduct - never too bold, never too forward, ever humble, ever observing the principles of gentlemen.

· Purity - to keep my soul pure, my mind active and my body healthy.

· Fraternity - a spirit of sociability, of cooperation and of friendship toward towards all AZAs that shall make us one of fellowship; a love of and loyalty to AZA and its ideals.

Mandel Bloomfield is Chapter #121 in the Aleph Zadik Aleph and therefore abides by and upholds the principles and ideals of the Aleph Zadik Aleph.

ARTICLE I, NAME:

This body shall be known as Mandel Bloomfield Memorial Chapter (Mandel Bloomfield) #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization.

ARTICLE II, CONSTITUTION:

(a) This constitution is the supreme law of the chapter; resolution or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid, and the obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled.

(b) This constitution and by-laws shall serve to be an unequivocal source and guide for the functioning of Mandel Bloomfield of the AZA.

(c) This constitution shall be revised and updated by the Aleph Godol or Mazkir after all regular and special meetings of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph when required.

(d) This Mandel Bloomfield Constitution and By-laws may be amended or supplemented, but may never be replaced.

ARTICLE III, HEADQUARTERS:

The headquarters for Mandel Bloomfield Memorial Chapter shall be located at the house of the current Chapter Aleph Godol.

ARTICLE IV, MEETINGS:

Section i, Regular

(a) Regular/Business meetings of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph shall be held at least every 6-8 weeks.

(b) All Alephs shall be invited to these meetings.

Section ii, Special

(a) Special meetings of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph may be called by the Aleph Godol at any time, but no special meetings shall be held without reasonable notice from the Aleph Godol.

(b) The Aleph Godol shall decide who is to be invited to these meetings.

Section iii, Executive Board

(a) Executive Board meetings of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph shall be held at least once a month at 7:14 pm in order to discuss and decide upon the upcoming programming month and discuss any issues within the chapter.

(b) The Executive Board, accompanied by one Aleph in Training or First Year Aleph as a Shotare, shall be invited to these meetings. The Board can choose to invite committee chairman if necessary.

Section iv, Committee

(a) Committee meetings of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph shall be held when deemed necessary by the individual committee chairmen.

(b) The chairman shall invite the Aleph S’gan, all members of the committee, and any guests.

Section v, Election

(a) Elections of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph as applicable to the following fraternal year shall be held upon the recommendation of the chapter executive early on a Sunday afternoon in the month of June. Notice of this meeting must be given three weeks prior to it’s scheduling.

(b) More information on the election process is contained in Article VII, Section ii.

Section vi, Rules of Order

All regular, special, and executive board meetings shall be conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order or AZA Parliamentary Procedure. (see Aleph handbook)

Section vii, Rituals

(a) The following rituals shall be followed at the beginning of every regular, special, and executive board meeting of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph:

Aleph Godol(standing and giving one rap): The officers will take their stations and the Chapter will come to order. (All, including Aleph Godol, are seated.) Aleph Shotare Godol.

Aleph Shotare Godol(rising): Aleph Godol.

Aleph Godol: Are all present members of AZA, B'nai B'rith, or guests?

Aleph Shotare Godol: All present are members of AZA, B'nai B'rith, or guests.

Aleph Godol: Aleph S'gan

Aleph S'gan(rising): Aleph Godol

Aleph Godol: See that the Aleph Shotare Kotone is on guard and knows his duties.

Aleph S'gan(goes to door and says): Aleph Shotare Kotone, the chapter is about to study some of the beautiful symbols of Judaism and Canadianism. See that we are not disturbed by idlers.(return to center). Aleph Godol, the chapter is safe from intrusion. (Aleph S'gan remains standing).

Aleph Godol: Aleph Mazkir, why did you seek admission to this order?

Aleph Mazkir: To join with those Jews who have dedicated their youth to clean living, that they may become manly men.

Aleph Godol: Aleph Moreh, what are the qualifications for membership?

Aleph Moreh: To be a son of a Jew, of good moral character, and to be filled with a desire to be helpful.

Aleph Godol: Aleph Shaliach, you will present to our chapter the colors of our country and of Israel.(Aleph Shaliach and escorts go to altar with flags. Raps three times and everybody rises.)

Aleph Shaliach: Aleph Godol, I have the honor to present to the chapter/council/region the colors of our country and Israel.

Aleph Godol: Aleph Kohen Godol, you will lead us in prayer.

Aleph Kohen Godol: Our Father, Who art in heaven and in our hearts, we humbly ask Thee to help us to be worthy sons of Thee, to live clean lives, to think clean thoughts, and to do decent deeds. Help us to be good Jews, loyal countrymen, honorable comrades, worthy of the commendation of all good men.

Aleph Godol: I now declare Mandel Bloomfield, Chapter No. 121 of the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes of the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, open for business. Aleph Shotare Godol, inform the Aleph Shotare Kotone(/Inform yourself). (Aleph Godol raps once and all are seated.)

(b) The following rituals shall be followed at the end of every regular, special, and executive board meeting of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph:

Aleph Godol: Aleph S'gan, the business of this meeting is ended. What say you?

Aleph S'gan(rising): Let us go forth into the world and practice the principles of Patriotism and Judaism, those principles of honor that we preach here.

Aleph Godol: Aleph Mazkir, the business of this meeting is ended. What say you?

Aleph Mazkir: Let us go forth into the world and show that the things Patriotism and Judaism stand for are the things we value most. Let us manifest in our lives kindly deeds, unselfishness and a desire to serve.

Aleph Godol: Aleph Kohen Godol, you will lead us in prayer.(Rap three times, all stand.)

Aleph Kohen Godol: Our Father, Father of Israel and all mankind, we ask Thee to give us strength so that we may carry with us outside the Chapter the great lessons we have learned while together. Help us so to live that we may be worthy of our comradeship, our country, our religion. May we always so conduct ourselves that we will bring no discredit upon them.

All: Amen

Aleph Godol: My brothers, let us go out into the world and show all men we dedicate ourselves to honor, to truth, to virtue, and to justice. Thus we hasten the day when all men will acknowledge the common fatherhood of God and the common brotherhood of man. I now declare this meeting closed. Aleph Shotare Godol, allow those present to depart in peace.

("Up, You Men")

(c) All Alephs shall wear formal dress to all regular and special meetings of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph. This will include either: nice dress, nice dress shirt and tie and/or Mandel Bloomfield hockey jersey and/or Mandel Bloomfield t-shirts.

(d) All Alephs are required to wear kippot, which shall be provided for by the Aleph Shaliach, or any form of head covering, and all Alephs are required to wear Aleph pins if they have been presented with one.

(e) It is recommended that the chapter executive board be seated before the rest of the chapter in the following order (note that the Aleph Shotrim do not sit at the executive table; the Aleph Shotare Godol is to sit near the door of the meeting room to protect from intrusion). The Aleph Godol may choose alternate seating arrangements if he deems it necessary.

Aleph Shotare

Godol

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Aleph Happy & Gay

ARTICLE V, Chapter Officers

Section i, Executive Board

(a) Names

(1) Chapter Aleph Godol - President;

(2) Chapter Aleph S'gan – Vice President, in charge of programming and committees

(3) Chapter Aleph Moreh – Membership officer, AIT instructor;

(4) Chapter Aleph Shaliach – Judaic coordinator, social action chairman; Community Outreach Chairman

(5) Chapter Aleph Mazkir – Secretary and (Inter-Chapter) Communication Chairman;

(6) Chapter Aleph Gizbar – Treasurer;

(7) Chapter Aleph Sopher – Media Outreach Chairman

(8) Chapter Aleph Kohen Godol – Parliamentarian and Chaplain

(b) Duties

(8) Chapter Aleph Kohane Godol;

The duties of the Aleph Kohane Godol shall correspond to those of a parliamentarian and chaplain. He shall be a respected Aleph in the chapter and he shall be looked upon as a role model. He shall be learned in the ways of the Aleph Zadik Aleph and shall act as a personal advisor to the Godol and any Alephs who seeks advice. He shall act as a sober-second thought. The position is appointed by the departing Aleph S’gan on the advice of the departing executive board, and it is traditionally the past Aleph Godol.

(7) Chapter Aleph Sopher;

The duties of the Aleph Sopher shall correspond to those of a publicity chairman. He shall edit the chapter newspaper for the Regional Leadership Training Institute and Spring Convention. His first priority shall be to report on chapter events to the region. He shall also hold at least two programs throughout the Fraternal year where he can collect input and insight that could be included in the collaboration of a chapter newspaper. He is responsible for reporting chapter events to “The Shofar,” local Jewish newspapers, and chapter members. He shall appoint a photography chairman, which may be himself, which is responsible for taking, developing, and collecting photographs of chapter members and events.

(6) Chapter Aleph Gizbar;

The duties of the Aleph Gizbar shall correspond to those of a treasurer. His shall be responsible for spearheading the chapter’s sponsorship campaign at the beginning of the fraternal year by making a list of all potential sponsors, appointing Alephs to contact these potential sponsors, and send out invoices and thank-you notes to all sponsors. He shall collect fees from chapter members throughout the year. He is responsible for all fundraising events throughout the year, and is required to coordinate at least one such event. He is in charge of keeping accounting records of chapter transactions. He is responsible for preparing a list of charities for the chapter Tzedakah box and other chapter members who wish to donate.

(5) Chapter Aleph Mazkir

The duties of the Aleph Mazkir shall correspond to those of a secretary and communication chairman. He is responsible for keeping chapter minutes at all meetings listed under Article IV at which his presence is requested. He shall head the chapter phoning and e-mail tree and work in conjunction with the Aleph Godol in distributing monthly releases and calendars.

(4) Chapter Aleph Shaliach;

The duties of the Aleph Shaliach correspond to those of a Judaic and social action chairman. He shall promote the Judaic and Zionistic programming within the chapter. He shall ensure that the colours of our country and Israel in addition to kippot are present at all business, board, elections, and special meetings. He involves the chapter in Judaic events within the community, and has the chapter attend, and prepares a wreath for Remembrance Day. He is responsible for an AZA Shabbat at one of the local synagogues. His ongoing responsibility throughout the year is to assure that all chapter members are aware of holidays and have synagogues to attend.

(3) Chapter Aleph Moreh;

The duties of the Moreh correspond to education. The Moreh is required to train the AIT’s in the way of the order, as well as to induct them into the order to be known as Alephs. It is recommended that the Aleph Moreh call the AIT’s for the programs in order to familiarize himself with the AIT’s. In addition, the Moreh has the option of finding an additional way to educate the whole chapter in some way. Please see Article IX, Section V for more information on AIT training.

(2) Chapter Aleph S’gan;

The duties of the Aleph S’gan shall correspond to those of Vice President, and he shall be in charge of programming and committees. All committee heads shall report to and he shall remain in contact with any Alephs who are coordinating the programs. He shall assist the Aleph Godol in maintaining the basic functioning of the chapter and shall assume the duties of the Aleph Godol in the Aleph Godol’s absence. The Aleph S’gan is responsible for a final state ceremony for the Aleph Godol at the final business meeting, the compilation being of his good judgment. The S’gan shall insure that the chapter runs as smoothly as possible by tying up the loose ends and helping where he is needed. The Aleph S’gan shall attend to any duty or requirement for the chapter not addressed by this constitution.

(1) Chapter Aleph Godol;

The duties of the Aleph Godol shall correspond to those of the chapter president. He shall lead and direct all chapter business, board, elections, and special meetings. The Aleph Godol shall prepare an agenda for all Alephs attending the following meetings. He is in charge and shall be held responsible for every aspect of the chapters running. He is responsible for providing direction to the board members and assisting them in accomplishing their duties. He must write a chapter release each month that sums up his ideas and the boards intentions for the upcoming month, as well as a calendar that the board shall decide upon. In addition he shall write a mid-state address and present it during the midyear business meeting, and a state of the chapter at the end of his term, reflecting on the chapter and its achievements.

SECTION ii, Term of Office

All officers of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph shall serve from their installation (date decided by the chapter board, can be June or September) until the installation of the new board the following year. The Shotarim’s term of office runs from their appointment before the first regular business meeting to the appointment of the next year’s Shotarim before the first regular business meeting the following year.

SECTION iii, Installations

Newly elected officers shall be installed at a special installation ceremony that shall be presided upon by the outgoing Aleph Godol. As is written in the ceremony, the outgoing board members may present the incoming with any mementos, such as boxes, or aides such as programming data and briefcases. The Outgoing Aleph Godol shall present the incoming Aleph Godol with gavels, Jack Mintz’s Aleph pin, the Aleph Godol pin, and the Feelings Book. This does not apply to the Aleph Shotrim, who are appointed by the new executive board before the first regular business meeting of the new programming year.

SECTION iv, Impeachments

(a) In the event that any chapter executive board member fails to conform to his duties laid down in the chapter constitution, or does not adhere by proper chapter policy, the Chapter Aleph Godol may call a Special Meeting which is attended by the chapter executive board only, excepting the Officer in question. The chapter executive board may submit a motion to request that the Aleph Godol request a letter of resignation from the Officer in question that must be tendered within five days of the motion’s passage.

(b) If the officer in question does not submit a letter of resignation, the Aleph Godol must call a special meeting of all chapter Alephs excluding the officer where the executive board submits a motion to impeach the Officer. This motion must be on a silent ballot, and requires a two-thirds majority vote to pass. Replacement procedure shall be followed as outlined in Article 4, Section 6.

SECTION v, Resignation and Replacements

In the event that an elected officer of Mandel Bloomfield #121 tenders his resignation or is impeached, the Aleph Godol must immediately assign a date for an elections meeting of Mandel Bloomfield #121 and must ensure that the whole chapter body is notified within 48 hours of the resignation. The chapter body shall also be notified on the regular communication interval. The said elections meeting shall be held no longer than three weeks following the resignation or impeachment. Until this time, the Aleph Godol shall distribute the duties of the former officer onto the capable shoulders of the board.

ARTICLE VI, Chairmanships and Committees

Section i, Names

a) Chapter Aleph Happy and Gay – Spreads Happiness and Gaiety (Gayity).

b) Aleph Shotare Godol – Sergeant at Arms.

c) Aleph Shotare Kotone – Deputy Sergeant at Arms.

d) Aleph Web Chair – Manages, maintains, and designs the Chapter Web Page.

e) Any temporary chairmanships may be appointed by the Aleph Godol, in conjunction with the Aleph S'gan, when deemed necessary. The Chapter Executive Board must ratify all appointments.

f) Chairmanships, whose appointment falls under the duties outlined by the constitution of any executive board member, are the full responsibility of the executive board member and must be ratified by the Chapter Executive Board.

Section ii, Duties

a) Chapter Aleph Happy and Gay – The Chapter Aleph Happy and Gay is the presiding officer during Silly Business at any meeting. The Chapter Aleph Happy and Gay shall spread a sense of happiness and gaiety among the Alephs of Mandel Bloomfield AZA #121. He is responsible for the planning and execution of a least one program that ensures a happy and fun time for all members of the chapter, under any fold. The Chapter Aleph Happy and Gay shall be nominated and elected during Silly Business of the Elections Meeting. He shall serve a term of office of one fraternal year.

b) Aleph Shotare Godol – The Aleph Shotare Godol is responsible for keeping the chapter safe from intrusion at meetings from his position at the meetings entrance. He may authorize an Alephs entrance or departure by responding to the gesture indicated in section… (Closed fist over the heart and the spoken word “Ami”) with the same gesture. During AIT initiations he shall be responsible for leading the AITs before the altar for initiation. He is appointed by Chapter Executive Board prior to first business meeting, and it is recommended that he be an involved second year aleph who was not elected to chapter board.

c) Aleph Shotare Kotone – The Aleph Shotare Kotone is responsible for ensuring that all Alephs present have the required information and he addresses points of personal privilege. He is appointed by Chapter Executive Board prior to first business meeting, and it is recommended that he be a first year aleph who could most benefit from the involvement.

d) Aleph Web Chair – The Aleph Web Chair is responsible for creating, managing, maintaining, designing, and promoting the Chapter web page. He shall post releases, calendars, officers reports, and other documents on the web page, and otherwise keep it up-to-date and in proper order. The Aleph Web Chair is elected at the first business meeting of each year. He shall serve in office until the new web chair is elected at the first business meeting of the next fraternal year.

Section iii, Committees

(a) The establishment of chapter committees shall be the responsibility of the Chapter Aleph S’gan. They shall be established and taken into effect by November of the fraternal year.

(b) Committees shall have for their purpose to involve all alephs in the chapter in the processes of programming and other facets of the chapters functioning.

(d) Each committee is to appoint a chairman who is to report its progress to the Chapter Executive Board, and to the full chapter body. The chairman is responsible for the committee’s function during his appointment. The committee chairman can be a temporary position and may be selected from meeting to meeting.

ARTICLE VII, Nomination and Election

Section i, Attendance

All Alephs of the chapter are invited to attend elections, and shall receive proper notification of the event.

Section ii Procedure

a) All alephs who wish to declare candidacy for a position must inform the Aleph Godol at least five days prior to the election.

b) No seconds for declarations and nominations are required.

c) All candidates must be present at the elections.

d) The Aleph Godol shall prepare an agenda and ballots for the elections.

e) There shall be a candidates question period prior to the election, where the Alephs of the chapter will have an opportunity to question the caucusing candidate. The order of the question period shall be in descending order of command, but the chapter body may address questions to the candidate of their choice. This question period shall be mediated by the Aleph Godol, and he may choose when to end this period.

f) After the question period, the chapter must move into elections.

g) The caucusing candidates must line up and the Aleph Godol may accept nominations.

h) The order of speeches goes from declared candidates to nominated candidates. The speech order shall be in alphabetical order unless the candidates wish to draw lots, or play “rock, paper, scissors,” or “shoot, load, block.”

i) The Aleph Godol shall set a time limit for all speeches.

j) Nominated candidates have only two minutes to speak.

k) Elections shall be held in order from highest office, Godol, going down the order of command.

l) The Aleph Godol shall inform the chapter on which ballot to cast, and the Aleph Shotare Godol shall collect the ballots in a Mandel Bloomfield hat.

Section iii, Analysis of Ballots

a) The Aleph Godol and the Aleph Kohane Godol, along with an advisor, shall leave the voting area to count the ballots.

b) All people present get one vote except the Aleph Godol.

c) If the total number of ballots doesn't equal the total number of voting delegates, the entire ballot shall be considered invalid, and a new vote shall be taken.

d) Mis-marked or damaged ballots shall be considered invalid.

e) If no single candidate obtains a majority, then:

1. If there is a two-way tie with only two candidates running, the Aleph Godol must cast a vote to break the tie.

2. If there are three candidates remaining, the candidate with the least number of votes is dropped.

3. If there are four or more candidates in the running – The Aleph with the highest number of votes is selected to remain on the next ballot. Other Alephs are selected to remain on the ballot in a descending order of number of votes received, until 50% of the ballots have been accounted for.

E.g. 25 votes — 13 majority

Candidate A 10

Candidate B 7

Candidate C 5

Candidate D 3

Candidate A remains on the ballot, as he has the highest number of votes. Candidate B also remains, because the 13 required for majority has not yet been surpassed. After Candidate B has been selected to proceed, the total number of ballots accounted for is 7 + 10 (17), and the 13 required for majority has been surpassed, thereby dropping Candidates C and D from the next ballot.

On the occasion that candidates B and C have an equal number of votes, only candidate D is dropped.

f) On the occasion of a second ballot, the election procedure shall be repeated as outlined in Article VII, Section ii l, and Section iii

Section iv, Post-Election

a) The name of the winner is announced by the Aleph Godol. The tally of votes is never disclosed.

b) All ballots must be destroyed, except one marked with the winning Aleph’s name, which may be presented to the winning candidate.

ARTICLE VIII, Membership

Section i, Eligibility

Membership in Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph shall be limited to eligible young Jewish men of good moral character and a desire to be helpful. They must be in the ninth through twelfth grades and are chosen to be in the chapter either before the wake-up breakfast of their grade nine year, or by the recruitment by an Aleph in the chapter.

Section ii, Accessories

a) Hockey jerseys shall be made available to all Alephs, with a name of the Aleph’s choosing on the back.

b) All Alephs shall receive Aleph pins. Alephs shall receive theirs at their inductions ceremony as AITs, and the Aleph Godol should provide for those who have lost theirs.

c) All AIT’s shall be presented with International AIT kits if they have not received them at the MIT/AIT convention.

d) All Alephs shall receive Aleph cards, which shall be obtained by the Aleph Godol from the Regional Director or Regional Moreh.

Section iii, Expulsion

a) In the event that any Aleph in the chapter grossly violates the principles of the Aleph Zadik Aleph, the Aleph Godol and the entire Executive Board (excluding the Aleph in question if he holds a position on the board) must make a strong and united attempt to have the Aleph alter his conduct and embrace the order.

b) In the event that the Aleph in question does not respond to any attempts to curb his violations, the Chapter Aleph Godol may call a Board Meeting (or a special meeting of the executive board excluding the Aleph in question if he holds a position on the executive board). After extensive discussion, the Aleph Godol must call for a vote to call a special meeting in order to expel the Aleph in question. For a Special Meeting to be called, there must be a unanimous board decision, including the support of the Aleph Godol.

c) If there is to be a special meeting, all chapter Alephs excluding the Aleph in question are to be invited, and the executive board shall submit a motion to expel the Aleph. There will be a silent ballot and this motion requires a two-thirds majority vote to pass.

d) Expulsion results in the retraction of the person’s membership in Mandel Bloomfield and that person shall no longer be considered an Aleph.

e) After one full calendar year, the former Aleph may re-apply to the Mandel Bloomfield executive board for the reinstatement of chapter membership. The chapter executive board must unanimously accept his application.

ARTICLE IX, Programming

Section i, The Five Folds

The Five Folds of the Aleph Zadik Aleph shall be upheld by Mandel Bloomfield AZA #121. These five programming folds are as follows:

1. Athletic

2. Social

3. Educational

4. Community Service/ Social Action, and

5. Judaic

Section ii, Fraternal Year

The Mandel Bloomfield Fraternal Year shall begin when the new Aleph Godol is installed and ends when the next Aleph Godol destalls him.

Section iii, Programming Days

At the beginning of the year, the board must decide on chapter programming days, on which programs will consistently be held.

Section iv, Beginning of the Fraternal Year

a) Wake Up Breakfast

1. Mandel Bloomfield AZA #121 shall begin the Fraternal Year with a “Wake-Up Breakfast” at which the Alephs in the chapter go the house of each AIT, wake them up, dress them up, and play initiation pranks on them.

2. All parents of AIT’s must be notified about, and consent to, the wake up breakfast.

3. The AIT’s safety and self-respect must be maintained, and no aleph has the right to cause them undue harm.

b) Jell-O-Wrestling

1. The program following wake up breakfast shall be Jell-O-Wrestling.

2. The board may decide upon an alternative wrestling medium, such as oatmeal or fruit salad.

3. Food shall be provided for the alephs in attendance. All meat served must be Kosher.

4. This program may also serve as a second AIT initiation, following the same guidelines as outlined in Article 6, Section 4a-3.

5. The first match shall be a ceremonial contest between the Aleph Godol and the Aleph Kohane Godol.

Section v, AIT and Aleph Training

a) The purpose of AIT and Aleph Training shall be to enlighten the Alephs of Mandel Bloomfield on the history and rituals of the chapter and the Aleph Zadik Aleph. Stress shall be placed on the learning and practice of the seven cardinal principles.

b) The type and number of programs shall be determined by the Aleph Moreh.

c) After the Aleph Moreh deems it necessary, and at a time no longer than four months following Wake Up Breakfast, an AIT induction ceremony shall take place. At the ceremony, the AITs shall receive their Aleph pins and be initiated as Alephs of Mandel Bloomfield AZA #121.

Section vi, Traditional Programming

a) Every February, Mandel Bloomfield AZA #121 must hold a Chapter Sleepover, in honour of the anniversary of our chapters founding on February 29^th 1930.

b) Every year, Mandel Bloomfield shall hold an AZA Shabbat at a local synagogue. Emphasis should be placed on Aleph involvement in the service.

c) Every year, Mandel Bloomfield shall hold a curling tournament known as the Mandel Bloomspiel.

d) Every year, as often as possible, Mandel Bloomfield shall participate in Ice Ligs at local hockey arenas against a brother chapter or alumni, and in addition, Mandel Bloomfield shall hold at least two scrimmage Ice Ligs between two units of the chapter.

Section vii, Late May/June Programming

a) An Elections Meeting shall be held during this time period in order to elect a board for the upcoming fraternal year.

b) Mandel Bloomfield AZA #121 shall participate in a large closing event such as a canoe trip, paintball, or both.

ARTICLE X, Policy:

The following policy shall be adhered to at all times by the members of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph

Section i, Drugs and Alcohol

a) Drugs and alcohol shall not be permitted during any functions of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the AZA.

b) Use of drugs, and excessive or underage drinking shall be discouraged.

c) If any Aleph is found to be in possession, or presumed to be under the influence of any non-medicinal or illegal drugs, hallucinogens, or alcohol, he shall be warned of the consequences by the Aleph Godol and Aleph Kohane Godol. He may also be asked to leave the program. This matter shall remain private among the Alephs concerned.

d) Upon a second offense, an immediate suspension of one programming month shall be issued and, if applicable, the Aleph shall be removed from his elected office. The matter shall be taken before the chapter body and any further action shall be voted on within one week of the transgression at a regular business or special meeting, requiring a two-thirds majority. This issue must still remain an intra-chapter matter.

e) Upon any further offence, the Aleph Godol shall call a business or special meeting to discuss further punishment. The Aleph Godol may call a meeting of the executive board before the business or special meeting.

Section ii, Smoking

As Northwest Canada Region is a non-smoking region, tobacco habits shall be discouraged. If an Aleph has an addiction, then, provided he leaves the premises of the function, smokes discreetly, and does not encourage others to join him or smoke, he will not face consequences. If he fails to smoke in such a manner, the Aleph Godol and Aleph Kohane Godol shall deal with the matter in the individual way in which they see fit.

Section iii, Respect

a) All Alephs in Mandel Bloomfield AZA #121 are considered to be Alephs in the Grand Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph, and therefore are responsible for upholding the principles of Patriotism, Judaism, Filial Love, Charity, Conduct, Purity, and Fraternity. An Aleph is an Aleph in the chapter, at home, at school, and in both the Jewish and general communities. An Aleph shall be – never too bold, never too forward, ever humble, ever observing the principles of gentlemen.

b) Every Aleph shall be treated with respect and dignity, and shall be valued as a contributing and equal brother.

ARTICLE XI, Awards

All awards shall be presented at either the end of the elections meeting or at one of the final programs in June where the majority of Alephs will be in attendance.

Section i, Annual Awards

a) Aleph of the Year Award:

This award is the most prestigious individual award that can be received by an Aleph in Mandel Bloomfield. It is to be given to Mandel Bloomfield’s most dedicated and hard-working Aleph. The recipient of this award shall be chosen by the Aleph Godol.

b) Aleph in Training of the Year Award:

This award shall be given to Mandel Bloomfield’s most dedicated Aleph in Training/First Year Aleph. The Aleph in Training of the Year Award is given to the Aleph in Training/First Year Aleph who shows the most leadership potential. The recipient of this award shall be chosen by the Aleph Godol and Aleph Moreh.

Section ii, Other Awards

All other awards that are given to Alephs of Mandel Bloomfield are to be devised and awarded by the Aleph S’gan.

ARTICLE XII, Amendments and Additions

Section i, Constitutional Amendments

a) The constitution of Mandel Bloomfield #121 of the Aleph Zadik Aleph may be amended at any regular or special business meeting of Mandel Bloomfield #121 by a two-thirds majority vote of the Alephs present.

b) A motion may be put forth not more than thrice in a single programming year. If it initially fails, a minimum of three months must exist between the initial failure and the second attempt to pass the proposed motion.

c) At the beginning of every fraternal year, the Aleph Godol and Aleph Mazkir shall decide upon the number of men required for quorum to pass a Constitutional Amendment. This quorum shall be ratified by the chapter in the form of a resolution passed at the first business meeting of the year.