INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

After the election, at the time the officers are to be installed in their new positions, the newly elected officers stand before the assembled members. Each retiring officers will face his/her respective successor, and in the order that follows (modified as necessary to correspond to your Chapter's designated officer titles and duties), will install the successor in the following manner.

(The following is most effective if it is memorized.)

Outgoing President:

--(Name)--, you have been chosen to preside as President over the destiny of our -- (Name) -- Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi for the next term of -- (specify) -- . Your overall duties are to lead our Chapter to success and honor, to promote Beta Alpha Psi's objectives and observe the International Constitution and Bylaws, and to preserve and follow the Chapter's Bylaws.

Use your skill and ability to promote the scholastic and ethical standards among the members, to build and maintain an excellent reputation for the Chapter. In doing so you further the usefulness of our Organization to the groups it serves. May wisdom guide you to exercise the duties of President in such a manner as to reflect the full confidence that your fellow Chapter members have placed in you. (The specific duties of the President may be reiterated here if desired.)

You have the Chapter's trust and thanks for accepting the responsibility of your office.

Outgoing Vice-President:

--(Name)-- , to you is entrusted the position of Vice-President. Your duties are to assist the President in administering the affairs of the Organization, and to act in his/her place when absent. The responsibilities of the President are your also, as well as all others specifically assigned. (Those specific duties may be reiterated here if desired.)

You have the Chapter's trust and thanks for accepting the responsibility of your office.

Outgoing Reporter:

--(Name)-- , the duties assigned to you as Reporter are of great importance, because they include keeping an official record of the actions of this Organization. You should strive to maintain complete and accurate records so that we will have an authoritative register of all activities of this Chapter, for future reference and guidance. Especially important is maintaining up-to-date records on all present and alumni members of the Chapter. (Other specific duties of the Reporter may be reiterated if desired.)

You have the Chapter's trust and thanks for accepting the responsibility of your office.

Outgoing Treasurer:

--(Name)-- , you have the distinct honor in being elected to the position of Treasurer. Your office requires extreme accuracy and honesty. Your responsibilities cover the financial affairs of our Organization. This includes preparing the operating budget, financial position forecast, monitoring cash flows, promptly recording all transactions and safeguarding the Organization's resources. Your responsibilities also include preparing the Chapter's Year-End Report, containing the audited financial statements and tax returns for the Chapter for the year. (Other specific duties may be reiterated, if desired.)

You have the Chapter's trust and thanks for accepting the responsibility of your office.

The outgoing officers, except for the President, move to the side, remaining standing.

Outgoing President:

Please raise your right hand and repeat after me your pledge of office:

"I, having been duly elected/
as an officer of -- (Name) -- Chapter/
do solemnly promise/
to perform/
all the duties of my office/
to the best of my ability,/
and to further/
the principles and ideals of Beta Alpha Psi."

(You may lower your hand.)

Mr./Ms. President, with sincere and high confidence, I turn over to you the leadership of this Chapter. (The outgoing President then places the gavel in the hands of the new President.)

Our congratulations to you.