Student OrgsChinese Culture Club

CLUB CONSTITUTION TEMPLATE

[Chinese Culture Club]

CONSTITUTION

[09/06/18]

ARTICLE I:  Chinese Culture Club

The name of this club shall be known as Chinese Culture Club (CCC)

ARTICLE II:  PURPOSE

The mission of CCC is to engage Gustavus Students in Chinese Culture through the immersion of Chinese activities and education. To connect and share the importance of Chinese history, traditions, language and diversity with the Gustavus community.

ARTICLE III:  MEMBERSHIP

A:  Anyone who shows interest in the club is allowed to join.

B:  Members will need to show up to at least one meeting and be on the email alias for the club.

C:  Members have the right to vote on upcoming positions, engage in discussion and event planning.

ARTICLE IV:  MEETING

A:  Meetings will be once a month.

B:  Anyone on the executive board shall send an email to the class alias to let members know of upcoming meetings.

ARTICLE V:  EXECUTIVE BOARD

A:  President/Co-President/Vice President is responsible for leading meetings as well as communication between the advisor and faculty of the school. The Treasurer is responsible for keeping track of the club’s expenses. The Secretary is responsible for keeping track of meeting minutes. The Risk Manager will work closely with the Treasurer to make sure that all club expenses are within reason. The Public Relations person will work with student outreach and awareness of the club. All members shall have access to the club’s Google Drive.

B:  Should there be any vacancies within the Executive Board, the next available meeting of the club will consist of asking members if anyone would like to fulfill the open positions. If there is more than one person, they will be asked to do write a speech and the club members shall vote on who should fill the vacant spot.

ARTICLE VI:  ELECTIONS

A:  All positions will be up for re-election at the end of the school year. There is no limit on to how many times a person may hold an office. So long as they receive the majority of votes, they have earned their position.

B:  Positions for the new school year shall be finalized at least a month before school ends. In a Google form, members may state whether or not they wish to run for a certain position and will be told that during the next meeting they must give a speech as to why they would like to have said position. During this meeting where candidates say their speeches, an anonymous vote will be given to members so they can vote for who they would like to have said positions. Votes will be tallied up and in an email the new position holders will be announced.

ARTICLE VII:  FUNDS

Club funds will only be spent on events that members within the club vote and generally agree upon, this will be managed by the Treasurer and Risk Manager. Should extra funds be needed, the club will embark on fundraising and raise our own private funds. No member should be expected to give money to the club, unless they would like to donate.

ARTICLE VII:  COMMITTEES/DIVISIONS

Currently no committees within the club.

ARTICLE IX:  AFFILIATIONS

A:  Currently no affiliations with outside organizations.

ARTICLE X: COACH/INSTRUCTOR

Our current advisor is Richard Leitch, of the Political Science department.

ARTICLE XI:  RATIFICATION

The first draft of the constitution will be shared among the Executive board and agreed upon.

ARTICLE XII:  AMENDMENTS

Should any amendments liked to be made, members may bring the issue up to the executive board and the executive board will bring it to all members and vote upon it to see whether or not members would like it to be an official amendment to the club constitution.

ARTICLE XIV:  BYLAWS

State procedures for the inclusion of any rules or regulations specific to the club.