How is an amendment formally started?

• A. By the president alone announcing it
• B. By one member proposing it at chapter, seconded by another member
• C. By the national office initiating a proposal
• D. By a vote at a general public event

Answer: (B)

Amendments begin when a member at the chapter level makes a formal proposal and another member seconds it. This creates an official motion that can be discussed and debated, ensuring changes come from the membership rather than a single leader. The president cannot start an amendment on their own, since that would bypass member input. Likewise, the national office initiating a proposal skips the chapter-level start and undermines grassroots involvement. A vote at a public event isn’t the trigger that starts the process; it’s the result of the formal proposal and discussion that follow. Once the proposal is properly started and seconded, it proceeds through the required steps to be considered and voted on.