The Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International shall hold two business meetings annually. All active chapter members are encouraged to attend these meetings. A business meeting in winter is held to inform members of the activities of the Executive Board, to vote upon candidates recommended by the Governance Committee and to conduct other business of the chapter. An annual meeting is held in May so that chapter officers and committee chairpersons may report to the membership on the past year's work and projected goals for the future year. The newly elected officers and nominating committee shall be announced at this meeting as shall the chapter's planned programs for the coming year.