Lycoming College Shotokan Karate Club

                             By-Laws & Constitution

                                    Revised : 15 November 2001

 

 

PREAMBLE :            We, the members of the Lycoming College Shotokan Karate Club, do hereby establish these By-Laws & Constitution in order that the purpose of this club may be realized to its fullest extent.

 

ARTICLE    I :           The name of this organization will be known as the

                                    "Lycoming College Shotokan Karate Club".

 

ARTICLE   II :            The purpose of the Lycoming College Shotokan Karate Club is to guide
                                      its members in the principals of character development, etiquette and mental
                                      improvement; including understanding one's self, which separates karate-do
                                      from other forms of combative sports. This standard of behavior expected of
                                      members will not only be beneficial to themselves, but also to their families,
                                      friends and society.

 

ARTICLE  III :          A.) Regular membership is limited to students of Lycoming College who
                                         subscribe to the ideals of this organization. Only regular members have
                                         voting privileges. Alumni and employees of the college, including their family
                                         members may join as adjunct members, without voting rights.

 

                                    B.) There will be no age, gender, racial, religious or sexual restrictions placed
                                           on individual membership.
 

                                    C.) The following requirements are necessary to constitute active membership:

                                               

                                                1.) Membership is contingent on signing the clubs "Application for
                                                     Membership and Disclaimer Form".

 

                                                2.) Attendance and active participation in a minimum of fifty (50) percent of all scheduled training sessions.

 

ARTICLE  IV :          The organization will include the following officers:

                                                                                                                                                                                                

            President                       Samantha Volz                 volsama@lycoming.edu

            Vice-President              Heather Rardin                rarheat@lycoming.eduu
                                                           
            Secretary                       Adam Hughes                  hugadam@lycoming.edu
 
            Treasurer                      Ashley Campbell              camashl@lycoming.edu     
                                                        
            Information Officer      Tiffany Zappulla                zaptiff@lycoming.edu

                                   

                                    Officers will be elected by a simple majority of club members, following the first scheduled class in November of each year.                                               
                                     * President is responsible for presiding over all scheduled meetings and providing leadership and guidance for the club.

                                    * Vice-President is primarily responsible for assuming the duties of the President during his/her absence.

                                    * Secretary is responsible for maintaining any club records and   correspondence.

                                    * Treasurer is responsible for maintaining all the clubs financial records and acting as a liaison between the club and the Student Senate.

                                    * Information Officer will help coordinate the clubs organizational activities. These would also include distributing information and organizing and keeping current the club’s web page.

If necessary, a special election will be held to replace any officer who resigns, is in active or requires dismissed for gross misconduct while in office. A simple majority vote of club members is necessary to appoint or dismiss any officer.

 

ARTICLE    V:           Members may be suspended or expelled for sufficient cause, which is determined to be detrimental to the club. A simple majority will be necessary to suspend or expel a club member.

 

                               

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