our constitution (note the terror)
CONSTITUTION OF THE BALL STATE UNIVERSITY ENGLISH THEORY CLUB
ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this organization shall be the Ball State University English Theory Club.
ARTICLE II: Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to generate academic discourse on compositional and literary theory.
ARTICLE III: Membership
Membership in the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be limited to Ball State University students, faculty, and staff currently enrolled at the university. Members of the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be eligible to vote at the meetings.
Etcetera… The Ball State University English Theory Club shall not discriminate against any individuals by refusing membership based upon age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. All who share a love of theory and literature shall be welcome.
Membership Responsibilities: Dues for the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be approved each year according to a majority vote by the Club membership. Individuals who fail to pay membership dues shall not be permitted to attend meetings until dues are paid to the Treasurer.
Resignation: Members and officers may resign of their own will at any time; however, members shall only be asked to resign if such action is decided by voted and constitutes at least an 80% majority of the collective.
Section 5 visitors – visitors are encouraged to attend meetings of the Ball State University English Theory Club and shall be permitted two (2) “free” meetings before the payment of dues will be requested.
ARTICLE IV: Officers/Advisors
Section 1: Elected officers—
Elected officers of the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. A quorum of half of the membership must be present to conduct elections. Officers shall be elected according to a two-thirds majority vote of members present at the last meeting of each academic year. The term for all officers shall be one academic school year, beginning in the fall. Elected officers must be members of the Ball State University English Theory Club at the time of their election.
Section 2: Officer Duties—
a. President – The President shall be responsible for the overall operation and wellbeing of the Ball State University English Theory Club… the President shall conduct meetings. The President shall make sure all officers are performing their duties. The President shall serve as a liaison between the Ball State University English Theory Club and ball state university. The President shall also meet regularly with the faculty advisor.
b. Vice President – The Vice President shall aide the President with all his/her duties and conduct meetings in the absence of the President. The Vice President shall replace the President in the event that he/she vacates his/her position. The Vice President shall serve as the chairman for all committees of the Ball State University English Theory Club.
c. Secretary – The Secretary shall handle all correspondence for the Ball State University English Theory Club. The Secretary shall maintain up-to-date records of the membership of the club. The Secretary shall prepare the agendas for the meetings. The Secretary shall be responsible for recording and distributing minutes of the Ball State University English Theory Club meetings.
d. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall be responsible for the general supervision of the finances of the Ball State University English Theory Club. The Treasurer shall collect all dues from members of the Ball State University English Theory Club, and issue all receipts. The Treasurer shall keep up-to-date financial records. The Treasurer shall assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
Section 3: Faculty Advisor—
The Faculty Advisor shall inform officers and members on topics, rules, and regulations about the club and like issues that need clarification. The duties of the Faculty Advisor shall include making educational contributions to the Ball State University English Theory Club. The Faculty Advisor is also the liaison to the Office of Student Organizations and Activities.
ARTICLE V: Executive Committee
The four officers shall comprise the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VI: Meetings
The regular meeting time of the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be twice every month. A quorum of one-third of the club’s membership must be present at all meetings. A minimum of two officers must be present at all meetings.
ARTICLE VII: Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Ball State University English Theory Club In all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with this constitution.
ARTICLE VIII: Amendments
For meetings in which the organization will amend the constitution, a quorum of three-fourths of the group’s membership must be in attendance in order to conduct a vote. By a two thirds vote of members present, the constitution shall be amended. The proposed amendment must be announced at the meeting preceding the voting meeting. Amendments added to the constitution shall include the date of the addition in parenthesis in the constitution. The constitution shall include the date that it was last revised.
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ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this organization shall be the Ball State University English Theory Club.
ARTICLE II: Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to generate academic discourse on compositional and literary theory.
ARTICLE III: Membership
Membership in the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be limited to Ball State University students, faculty, and staff currently enrolled at the university. Members of the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be eligible to vote at the meetings.
Etcetera… The Ball State University English Theory Club shall not discriminate against any individuals by refusing membership based upon age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. All who share a love of theory and literature shall be welcome.
Membership Responsibilities: Dues for the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be approved each year according to a majority vote by the Club membership. Individuals who fail to pay membership dues shall not be permitted to attend meetings until dues are paid to the Treasurer.
Resignation: Members and officers may resign of their own will at any time; however, members shall only be asked to resign if such action is decided by voted and constitutes at least an 80% majority of the collective.
Section 5 visitors – visitors are encouraged to attend meetings of the Ball State University English Theory Club and shall be permitted two (2) “free” meetings before the payment of dues will be requested.
ARTICLE IV: Officers/Advisors
Section 1: Elected officers—
Elected officers of the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. A quorum of half of the membership must be present to conduct elections. Officers shall be elected according to a two-thirds majority vote of members present at the last meeting of each academic year. The term for all officers shall be one academic school year, beginning in the fall. Elected officers must be members of the Ball State University English Theory Club at the time of their election.
Section 2: Officer Duties—
a. President – The President shall be responsible for the overall operation and wellbeing of the Ball State University English Theory Club… the President shall conduct meetings. The President shall make sure all officers are performing their duties. The President shall serve as a liaison between the Ball State University English Theory Club and ball state university. The President shall also meet regularly with the faculty advisor.
b. Vice President – The Vice President shall aide the President with all his/her duties and conduct meetings in the absence of the President. The Vice President shall replace the President in the event that he/she vacates his/her position. The Vice President shall serve as the chairman for all committees of the Ball State University English Theory Club.
c. Secretary – The Secretary shall handle all correspondence for the Ball State University English Theory Club. The Secretary shall maintain up-to-date records of the membership of the club. The Secretary shall prepare the agendas for the meetings. The Secretary shall be responsible for recording and distributing minutes of the Ball State University English Theory Club meetings.
d. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall be responsible for the general supervision of the finances of the Ball State University English Theory Club. The Treasurer shall collect all dues from members of the Ball State University English Theory Club, and issue all receipts. The Treasurer shall keep up-to-date financial records. The Treasurer shall assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
Section 3: Faculty Advisor—
The Faculty Advisor shall inform officers and members on topics, rules, and regulations about the club and like issues that need clarification. The duties of the Faculty Advisor shall include making educational contributions to the Ball State University English Theory Club. The Faculty Advisor is also the liaison to the Office of Student Organizations and Activities.
ARTICLE V: Executive Committee
The four officers shall comprise the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VI: Meetings
The regular meeting time of the Ball State University English Theory Club shall be twice every month. A quorum of one-third of the club’s membership must be present at all meetings. A minimum of two officers must be present at all meetings.
ARTICLE VII: Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Ball State University English Theory Club In all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with this constitution.
ARTICLE VIII: Amendments
For meetings in which the organization will amend the constitution, a quorum of three-fourths of the group’s membership must be in attendance in order to conduct a vote. By a two thirds vote of members present, the constitution shall be amended. The proposed amendment must be announced at the meeting preceding the voting meeting. Amendments added to the constitution shall include the date of the addition in parenthesis in the constitution. The constitution shall include the date that it was last revised.
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