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nativeBuildInputs = buildenv;
buildPhase = ''
python glossary.py
cp branding/_brand-color.yml ./_brand.yml
export HOME=$(pwd)
quarto render --no-cache

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texworks
texstudio
ghostscript
(pkgs.python3.withPackages (pythonPackages: with pythonPackages; [
pip
pyyaml
]))
];
in {
devShells = rec {

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- term: CAB
definition: Chapter Advisory Board
- term: CCC
definition: Committee Chair Committee
- term: CWRU
definition: Case Western Reserve University
- term: EC
definition: Executive Council
- term: GPA
definition: Grade Point Average
- term: IBL
definition: International Bylaws
- term: IFC
definition: Interfraternity Congress
- term: IHQ
definition: International Headquarters
- term: NIC
definition: North American Interfraternity Conference
- term: SMARRT
definition: Students Meeting About Risk and Responsibility Training

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## Bylaws as Pertaining to the International Fraternity
1. The Bylaws of Beta Nu Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity are adopted as provided for in the International Bylaws ([IBL](glossary.qmd#sec-IBL)) of Theta Chi Fraternity (Article V, Section 1).
1. The bylaws of this chapter will be superseded by the [IBL](glossary.qmd#sec-IBL) of Theta Chi Fraternity.
1. The Bylaws of Beta Nu Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity are adopted as provided for in the International Bylaws {{< var acronyms.ibl >}} of Theta Chi Fraternity (Article V, Section 1).
1. The bylaws of this chapter will be superseded by the {{< var acronyms.ibl >}} of Theta Chi Fraternity.
## Amendments
1. All proposed amendments to these Bylaws will specify in the motion that they are amendments.
1. A proposed Amendment may not be voted on unless it has been brought up at least one chapter meeting before or has been available for inspection for at least six days.
1. A proposed amendment must receive a [supermajority](glossary.qmd#sec-supermajority) vote for ratification.
1. A proposed amendment must receive a {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote for ratification.
## Suspension
1. Portions of the bylaws may be suspended by [supermajority](glossary.qmd#sec-supermajority) vote of the chapter.
1. Portions of the bylaws may be suspended by {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote of the chapter.
1. Motions to suspend a portion of the bylaws must contain:
a. To whom the suspension applies.
a. The time period during which the suspension applies.
a. The portion to be suspended.
1. The Executive Council ([EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC)) may issue an [Executive Edict](glossary.qmd#sec-executive-edict) by [absolute majority](glossary.qmd#sec-absolute-majority) vote in the case of an emergency.
a. The [Executive Edict](glossary.qmd#sec-executive-edict) will be proposed to the chapter at the next chapter meeting with [quorum](glossary.qmd#sec-quorum) by the Vice President.
a. The [Executive Edict](glossary.qmd#sec-executive-edict) must be approved by the chapter by a [supermajority](glossary.qmd#sec-supermajority) vote in order for the [Executive Edict](glossary.qmd#sec-executive-edict) to remain in effect after the chapter in which it was voted upon.
1. The Executive Council ({{< var acronyms.ec >}}) may issue an {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} by {{< var glossary.absolute-majority >}} vote in the case of an emergency.
a. The {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} will be proposed to the chapter at the next chapter meeting with {{< var glossary.quorum >}} by the Vice President.
a. The {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} must be approved by the chapter by a {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote in order for the {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} to remain in effect after the chapter in which it was voted upon.
## Interpretation
1. [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC) will have the power to interpret these Bylaws by an [absolute majority](glossary.qmd#sec-absolute-majority) vote. 2. Any brother may bring [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC) Bylaw Interpretation [grievances](glossary.qmd#sec-grievance), in writing, to [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC).
a. All [grievances](glossary.qmd#sec-grievance) brought to [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC) will, at all times, be confidential.
a. The results of the [grievances](glossary.qmd#sec-grievances) will be announced to the chapter at the next chapter meeting.
i. [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC) interpretation is subject to overrule by a [supermajority](glossary.qmd#sec-supermajority) vote of the active chapter. A. Voting to overrule an [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC) interpretation of these Bylaws will be done by ballot.
1. {{< var acronyms.ec >}} will have the power to interpret these Bylaws by an {{< var glossary.absolute-majority >}} vote. 2. Any brother may bring {{< var acronyms.ec >}} Bylaw Interpretation {{< var glossary.grievance >}}s, in writing, to {{< var acronyms.ec >}}.
a. All {{< var glossary.grievance >}}s brought to {{< var acronyms.ec >}} will, at all times, be confidential.
a. The results of the {{< var glossary.grievance >}}s will be announced to the chapter at the next chapter meeting.
i. {{< var acronyms.ec >}} interpretation is subject to overrule by a {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote of the active chapter. A. Voting to overrule an {{< var acronyms.ec >}} interpretation of these Bylaws will be done by ballot.
## Glossary
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1. This document will have the following appendices:
a. [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC) Interpretations
i. Will contain a record of [EC](glossary.qmd#sec-EC) interpretations of the local bylaws.
a. {{< var acronyms.ec >}} Interpretations
i. Will contain a record of {{< var acronyms.ec >}} interpretations of the local bylaws.
i. Interpretations that refer to deprecated parts of the local bylaws may be removed at the discretion of the Vice President.
i. Items may be added to this appendix by the Vice President.
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i. Permanent legislation that is revoked or amended will be removed or changed in this appendix by the Vice President.
1. Appendices may be amended or removed by the chapter in the same manner as amending the bylaws.
a. Any amendment that is not approved by the chapter by [simple majority](glossary.qmd#sec-simple-majority) will be removed from its appendix.
a. Any amendment that is not approved by the chapter by {{< var glossary.simple-majority >}} will be removed from its appendix.

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import glob
from typing import TypedDict
import yaml
class Item(TypedDict):
term: str
definition: str
Glossary = list[Item]
def load_glossary(file_path: str) -> Glossary:
glossary = []
with open(file_path) as stream:
try:
glossary: Glossary = yaml.safe_load(stream)
except yaml.YAMLError as exc:
print(exc)
return glossary
def get_sec_name(item: Item) -> str:
sec_name = "-".join("".join([i for i in item['term'] if i.isalpha() or i == " "]).split(" ")).lower()
sec_name += ""
return sec_name
def generate_glossary(glossary: Glossary, acronyms: Glossary) -> str:
glossary_str = "# Glossary\n\n"
glossary_str += "\n".join(f"## {item['term']} {"{#sec-"}{get_sec_name(item)}{"}"}\n\n{item['definition']}" for item in glossary)
glossary_str += "\n# Acronyms\n\n"
glossary_str += "\n".join(f"## {item['term']} {"{#sec-"}{get_sec_name(item)}{"}"}\n\n{item['definition']}\n" for item in acronyms)
return glossary_str
def generate_env(glossary: Glossary, acronyms: Glossary) -> str:
gloss = {}
acron = {}
for item in glossary:
gloss[get_sec_name(item)] = f"[{item['term']}](glossary.qmd#sec-{get_sec_name(item)})"
for item in acronyms:
acron[get_sec_name(item)] = f"[{item['term']}](glossary.qmd#sec-{get_sec_name(item)})"
return yaml.dump({"glossary": gloss, "acronyms": acron})
glossary = load_glossary("glossary.yaml")
acronyms = load_glossary("acronyms.yaml")
with open("glossary.qmd", "w") as f:
_ = f.write(generate_glossary(glossary, acronyms))
with open("_variables.yml", "a") as f:
_ = f.write(generate_env(glossary, acronyms))

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# Glossary
## Absolute Majority {#sec-absolute-majority}
A vote of strictly greater than ½ of the entire voting body, counting all brothers, including those not present and including those without voting rights.
## Absolute Supermajority {#sec-absolute-supermajority}
A vote of strictly greater than ⅔ of the entire voting body, counting all brothers, including those not present and including those without voting rights.
## Academic Probation {#sec-academic-probation}
See Article X, Section A, Item 2b. This is a restorative measure, not a punitive measure.
## Attend {#sec-attend}
A brother attends an event if he fulfills the attendance requirements for that event. Attendance requirements are defined at the discretion of the organizer of the event, with a suggested attendance portion being ¾ of the event's total run time.
## Ballot {#sec-ballot}
A secret vote as defined in Article IV, Section B, Item 2.
## Chapter Advisor {#sec-chapter-advisor}
For the purposes of these bylaws, a Chapter Advisor is any alumnus member of the chapter who serves on the Chapter Advisory Board (CAB).
## Community Standards {#sec-community-standards}
The list of requirements set forth by the Greek Life Office at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) which is to be completed every calendar year, due finally in December.
## Deferment {#sec-deferment}
A payment plan approved by Executive Council (EC) based on a request for deferment and the recommendations of the Treasurer for a brother's debt.
## Executive Edict {#sec-executive-edict}
Legislation implemented in a time of emergency by a supermajority vote of EC. See Article II, Section B, Item 4.
## Financial Probation {#sec-financial-probation}
See Article VI, Section E, Item 3.
## Grade Improvement Plan {#sec-grade-improvement-plan}
A plan made by a brother on Academic Probation with help from the Scholarship Chair to improve his grades.
## Grievance {#sec-grievance}
A request submitted to EC for clarification of the intention of the bylaws. See Article I, Section D, Item 2.
## Informal Dress {#sec-informal-dress}
Any attire that would be reasonably agreed upon to be non-offensive. This consists of, at the very least, socks or closed-toes shoes, a shirt or upper body covering of some kind, and short/pants or a lower body covering of some kind. Shirts with graphics on them are acceptable only insofar as the graphics on them are acceptable. When in doubt, the chair of the current meeting has sole discretion over what is permissible unless stated otherwise in the bylaws or other rules governing the meeting.
## No Contest Plea {#sec-no-contest-plea}
The Accused attests to the truth of the accusation, but believes there are mitigating circumstances surrounding the accusation which exculpate him.
## Not Responsible {#sec-not-responsible}
A ruling that states that the Accused is not culpable for the accusation against him.
## Not Responsible Plea {#sec-not-responsible-plea}
The Accused denies culpability for the accusation.
## Official Chapter Event {#sec-official-chapter-event}
An event that all brothers must attend.
## Plurality {#sec-plurality}
The number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other (this does not necessarily require an absolute majority).
## Probation {#sec-probation}
A brother on probation cannot attend social events and loses his voting rights.
## Quorum {#sec-quorum}
One more than half of the active chapter or the body described.
## Request for Deferment {#sec-request-for-deferment}
A form that includes how much money a brother wishes to defer, the reason a deferment is needed, and a payment plan for the amount deferred.
## Responsible {#sec-responsible}
A ruling that states that the Accused is culpable for the accusation against him.
## Responsible Plea {#sec-responsible-plea}
The Accused admits that he is rightfully accused and agrees to all sanctions given.
## Roster Number {#sec-roster-number}
For the purposes of these bylaws, a brother's roster number starts as the median of the actual roster numbers of his New Member Class.
## Rush Period {#sec-rush-period}
The period of time starting at the beginning of a fall or spring academic semester and ending at the end of the pledging ceremony that same semester.
## Safety Margin {#sec-safety-margin}
A sum of money built into the budget for the chapter which is set aside in case of unexpected expenses. **Scholarship Plan**\
The semesterly legislation created by the Scholarship Chair which is to include scholarship goals for the chapter and means of reaching those goals.
## Simple Majority {#sec-simple-majority}
A vote that, in order to succeed, requires affirmative votes from strictly more than ½ of brothers present and eligible to vote, provided a quorum is present.
## Social Event {#sec-social-event}
Open and closed parties sponsored by the fraternity and any other event given this designation by EC excluding house meals and Rush events. Examples: Mixers, some Greek Week Events, and Formals.
## Special Event Detail {#sec-special-event-detail}
An official chapter event declared by the Detail Manager with a stated objective such as cleaning the house before inspections or a Rush event. The chapter must be given at least twenty-four hours notice of such a session and excuses for the session will be approved by EC.
## Squatter's Rights {#sec-squatter-rights}
The second highest priority given to a brother when deciding housing assignments. A brother has squatter's rights for a room if he is living in that room during the semester in which room assignments are made.
## Staggard {#sec-staggard}
A brother who is staggard loses squatter's rights and has 100 added to his roster number. This effect stacks with itself.
## Supermajority {#sec-supermajority}
A vote that, in order to succeed, requires affirmative votes from strictly more than ⅔ of brothers present and eligible to vote, provided a quorum is present.
# Acronyms
## CAB {#sec-CAB}
Chapter Advisory Board
## CCC {#sec-CCC}
Committee Chair Committee
## CWRU {#sec-CWRU}
Case Western Reserve University
## EC {#sec-EC}
Executive Council
## GPA {#sec-GPA}
Grade Point Average
## IBL {#sec-IBL}
International Bylaws
## IFC {#sec-IFC}
Interfraternity Congress
## IHQ {#sec-IHQ}
International Headquarters
## NIC {#sec-NIC}
North American Interfraternity Conference
## SMARRT {#sec-SMARRT}
Students Meeting About Risk and Responsibility Training

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- term: Absolute Majority
definition: >
A vote of strictly greater than 50% of the entire voting body,
counting all brothers, including those not present and including
those without voting rights.
- term: Absolute Supermajority
definition: >
A vote of strictly greater than 75% of the entire voting body,
counting all brothers, including those not present and including
those without voting rights.
- term: Academic Probation
definition: >
See Article X, Section A, Item 2b. This is a restorative measure,
not a punitive measure.
- term: Attend
definition: >
A brother attends an event if he fulfills the attendance
requirements for that event. Attendance requirements are defined
at the discretion of the organizer of the event, with a suggested
attendance portion being ¾ of the event's total run time.
- term: Ballot
definition: >
A secret vote as defined in Article IV, Section B, Item 2.
- term: Chapter Advisor
definition: >
For the purposes of these bylaws, a Chapter Advisor is any
alumnus member of the chapter who serves on the Chapter Advisory
Board (CAB).
- term: Community Standards
definition: >
The list of requirements set forth by the Greek Life Office at
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) which is to be completed
every calendar year, due finally in December.
- term: Deferment
definition: >
A payment plan approved by Executive Council (EC) based on a
request for deferment and the recommendations of the Treasurer
for a brother's debt.
- term: Executive Edict
definition: >
Legislation implemented in a time of emergency by a supermajority
vote of EC. See Article II, Section B, Item 4.
- term: Financial Probation
definition: >
See Article VI, Section E, Item 3.
- term: Grade Improvement Plan
definition: >
A plan made by a brother on Academic Probation with help from the
Scholarship Chair to improve his grades.
- term: Grievance
definition: >
A request submitted to EC for clarification of the intention of
the bylaws. See Article I, Section D, Item 2.
- term: Informal Dress
definition: >
Any attire that would be reasonably agreed upon to be
non-offensive. This consists of, at the very least, socks or
closed-toes shoes, a shirt or upper body covering of some kind, and
short/pants or a lower body covering of some kind. Shirts with
graphics on them are acceptable only insofar as the graphics on
them are acceptable. When in doubt, the chair of the current meeting
has sole discretion over what is permissible unless stated otherwise
in the bylaws or other rules governing the meeting.
- term: No Contest Plea
definition: >
The Accused attests to the truth of the accusation, but believes
there are mitigating circumstances surrounding the accusation which
exculpate him.
- term: Not Responsible
definition: >
A ruling that states that the Accused is not culpable for the
accusation against him.
- term: Not Responsible Plea
definition: >
The Accused denies culpability for the accusation.
- term: Official Chapter Event
definition: >
An event that all brothers must attend.
- term: Plurality
definition: >
The number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any
other (this does not necessarily require an absolute majority).
- term: Probation
definition: >
A brother on probation cannot attend social events and loses his
voting rights.
- term: Quorum
definition: >
One more than half of the active chapter or the body described.
- term: Request for Deferment
definition: >
A form that includes how much money a brother wishes to defer, the
reason a deferment is needed, and a payment plan for the amount
deferred.
- term: Responsible
definition: >
A ruling that states that the Accused is culpable for the accusation
against him.
- term: Responsible Plea
definition: >
The Accused admits that he is rightfully accused and agrees to all
sanctions given.
- term: Roster Number
definition: >
For the purposes of these bylaws, a brother's roster number starts as
the median of the actual roster numbers of his New Member Class.
- term: Rush Period
definition: >
The period of time starting at the beginning of a fall or spring
academic semester and ending at the end of the pledging ceremony that
same semester.
- term: Safety Margin
definition: >
A sum of money built into the budget for the chapter which is set
aside in case of unexpected expenses.
- term: Scholarship Plan
definition: >
The semesterly legislation created by the Scholarship Chair which is
to include scholarship goals for the chapter and means of reaching
those goals.
- term: Simple Majority
definition: >
A vote that, in order to succeed, requires affirmative votes from
strictly more than ½ of brothers present and eligible to vote,
provided a quorum is present.
- term: Social Event
definition: >
Open and closed parties sponsored by the fraternity and any other event
given this designation by EC excluding house meals and Rush events.
Examples: Mixers, some Greek Week Events, and Formals.
- term: Special Event Detail
definition: >
An official chapter event declared by the Detail Manager with a stated
objective such as cleaning the house before inspections or a Rush event.
The chapter must be given at least twenty-four hours notice of such a
session and excuses for the session will be approved by EC.
- term: Squatter's Rights
definition: >
The second highest priority given to a brother when deciding housing
assignments. A brother has squatter's rights for a room if he is living
in that room during the semester in which room assignments are made.
- term: Staggard
definition: >
A brother who is staggard loses squatter's rights and has 100 added to
his roster number. This effect stacks with itself.
- term: Supermajority
definition: >
A vote that, in order to succeed, requires affirmative votes from
strictly more than ⅔ of brothers present and eligible to vote, provided
a quorum is present.