Susan G Komen - Bylaws Campus Chaps 1

Susan G.
Komen Club
(College name here)
Article I: Organization Name
This constitution establishes the Susan G. Komen Club at (name of college here).
This will be the official name used to refer to the organization, abbreviated by
SGKC.
Article II: Purpose of the Organization

i. The mission of Susan G. Komen is to save lives by meeting the most
critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research
to prevent and cure breast cancer. SGKC will prepare, motivate and
educate students to take action in their community with the ultimate goal
of ending breast cancer forever. This will be done through educating
members of the organization as well as the community, fundraising for
Komen, and active participation and dedication of members through
educational initiatives, raising awareness and fundraising efforts.
ii. Susan G. Komen Club will abide by all university policies and guidelines
relating to on and off campus activities.
Article III: Membership

i. Anyone that is a student of (college name here) is eligible to become a
member.
ii. All members must be in good academic standing with the university.
iii. If a democracy vote is needed, only current members can participate.
iv. Dues will be $20 per semester and are subject to change by the executive
board. No refunds for dues.
v. Any member of the organization can, at any time, voluntarily withdraw
his/her membership from the organization for any reason.
vi. Removal of a member will be based on the executive board by a 2/3 vote. A
member will have the opportunity to defend their case in front of the
officers.
vii. Dues will be due by October 1st for the first semester, and by February 1 st
for the second semester for continuing members. Any student can join
SGKC, and the dues will be due 2 weeks after becoming a member.
viii. The Susan G. Komen Club does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran
status, and physical or mental ability or disability
Article IV: Functions/Operations

i. Nominations for officers are held in September if position is needed, or if
an officer is removed, will be held immediately after this. Anyone that is a
current member is eligible to become an officer.
ii. Officers will be elected majority vote.
iii. The winner is decided by a consensus of the previous officers opinions on a
majority vote if needed.
iv. Officers will serve for one year unless they step down or graduate. Ample
notice will be given to all members regarding available positions.
v. Officers can be impeached by a 2/3 vote of other officers.
vi. Officers can be impeached and removed due to not following requirements
that are assigned for each position (listed in article VIII). They must also
attend all events and meetings, unless they have a valid reason for their
absence with documentation. Reasons for removal/impeachment may
include but are not limited to: not doing assigned jobs, not attending all
meetings and events, not paying dues, being a poor role model,
disrespecting other members, and academic probation.
vii. If the president decides, or the other officers give a 2/3 vote for removal of
a specific officer not meeting expectations, the officer in question will be
presented with the removal paperwork and explanation of likely
termination. The officer will have one chance to plead their case, and
another vote can be given. After this vote, if the outcome is to still remove
officer, the officer in question will be let go from their position. That
officer CAN become a regular member, and must follow all member
regulations to stay a member.
viii. Any officer removed from a position will not be allowed to run for an
officer position again for one year.
ix. Once removed from an officer position, immediate nominations will occur
and members will be eligible to apply.
i. A special election will be held if any officer position becomes vacant at any
point in the year. The vice-president will assume the role as acting
president if the president were to leave on an extended absence or
permanently until a new president can be elected. However, if the VP were
interested, they could move up without a running and instead have a
running for the VP role.
x. Members can also be removed due to not following requirements. These
requirements include making at least 5 meetings a year, and a minimum of
at least 3 fundraisers per year. Members can also be removed due to drop
in grades, or probation from college. Can also be removed due to not
paying dues.
xi. Member will be notified before facing removal, and will have the
opportunity to plead their case in front of all officers.
xii. Member removal will require a 2/3 vote from officers.
xiii. Any officer of the organization can, at any time, voluntarily resign from
their positions with prior notice given to the other officers.
Article V: Constitutional Amendements

i. Amendments can be proposed by active members who have been active for
at least one semester
ii. Amendments will typically be voted on before passed by a 2/3 vote
iii. These amendments will be put into effect immediately unless otherwise
noted in the constitution
Article VI: Chapter Advisor

i. Follow up on officers responsibilities and give advice when needed
ii. Maintain communication with officers and members
iii. Communicate with the president and vice president on a monthly basis to
keep up to date with upcoming events and meetings
Article VII: Officers

i. The officers of the executive board will be president, vice-president,
secretary, treasurer, historian, reporter, fundraising committee (2
members) and volunteer coordinator.
ii. New officer positions can be added as needed in order to keep the club up
to its maximum potential.
iii. Any members of the club are eligible for holding an officer position if he or
she is a member on academic, attendance and financial good standing.
iv. Executive members that fail to fulfill their duties or attend less a majority
of the meetings and activities can be dismissed from their position with a
2/3 vote from the executive board.
v. A member may be nominated by a current club member or nominate
themselves. A majority vote of members, qualifications review, and
president will determine if someone has been elected to a position.
Article VIII: Roles of Executive Officers

President
1. Responsible for supervising/overseeing the work of the other officers
and members
2. Spokesperson/representative for the organization
3. Completes all required paperwork
4. Schedules and runs both officer and organization meetings
5. Maintains contact with faculty advisor/endorser
6. Responsible for recommendation letters
Vice President
1. Supervises/oversees the work of all committees
2. Assumes responsibility during absence of president
4. Serves as a role model as well as representative to the group and how
membership should behave and be involved in the group
5. Make sure attendance is taken at every meeting, and then given to
secretary
Secretary
1. Records all important information to members, including upcoming
events and opportunities
2. Maintains accurate membership lists with all pertinent information
3. Prepares organizations calendar of events
4. Communicates by sending an email after each meeting with an overview
and summary of what was discussed
Treasurer
1. Manages day to day financial aspect of club
2. Records and pays bills as well as reimbursements
3. Reports regularly to officers of the groups financial status
4. Collects organization dues
Historian
1. Works with the Reporter
2. Keeps account of organizational records (Awards, newspaper clippings,
etc.)
3. Documentation of all events by photographs, video or written
descriptions
4. Actively present on social media; posts pictures on any and all social
media outlets
Reporter
1. Works with the Historian
2. Keep up to date on activities that the club participates in and makes
announcements of these events via website, club Facebook, etc.
3. Notifies all members of upcoming meetings
Fundraising Committee (2 total)

1. Responsible for coordinating fundraising events and initiatives for the
club
2. Oversees and manages all fundraising events
3. Suggests fundraising opportunities to officers and members during
meetings
4. In conjunction with historian, keep records relating to fundraising
activities
5. Must work under the presidents authority. Fundraising events must be
approved by president before executed.
Volunteer Coordinator
1. Responsible for coordinating volunteering opportunities for members to
participate in on their own and as a club
2. Responsible for keeping a record of members volunteer hours
3. Announces optional volunteer opportunities occurring within the
community

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What are the main roles and responsibilities of the club officers?

What are the requirements for becoming a club member?

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Article II: Purpose of the Organization

Article III: Membership

Article IV: Functions/Operations

Article V: Constitutional Amendements

Article VI: Chapter Advisor

Article VII: Officers

Article VIII: Roles of Executive Officers

Fundraising Committee (2 total)

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