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RITUALS AND TRADITIONS AZA Chapter Constitution All chapters have constitutions that outline their operations. While they may vary somewhat, they are all based on the Constitution of the Grand Order of the Aleph Zadik Aleph. Chapter constitutions cannot conflict in any way with the International or regional constitution, nor with any policies made by the local or International staff. Parliamentary Procedure All  meetings are run using parliamentary procedure, as outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order. Parliamentary procedure allows every opinion to be heard while moving the meeting along at a steady pace, facilitating an efficient business meeting. Social Media  has an established social media presence, Insider. For the most current news and updates, follow Insider on Facebook and Twitter. Password Our password for admittance into meetings is Ami— Hebrew for “My People.” Handshake Perhaps the most important ritual within  is our handshake. It consists of an ordinary handshake, with the index finger extended and resting against the pulse of your brother Aleph. The pressure of the index finger extended straight forward against the pulse is symbolic of the blood 54