Student OrgsGustavus Fly Fishing Club

Article I- Name of Organization The official name of this organization shall be Gustavus Fly Fishing Club. Article II- Purpose of Organization The purpose of Gustavus Fly Fishing Club is to promote fly fishing as a form of outdoor recreation by bringing together students and faculty, and providing an environment conducive to learning about the arts of fly fishing and to developing a conservation ethic. This club will be part of Trout Unlimited’s 5 Rivers College outreach program, and the club will be affiliated with Twin Cities Chapter of Trout Unlimited so that the two organizations may jointly participate in conservation projects and fishing excursions. Trout Unlimited’s mission is to protect, reconnect, and restore North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Article III- Membership Membership in this organization is open to all Gustavus students and will not be restricted on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, color, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation or political affiliation. Membership is open to all, however, if dues are required than full benefits will not be awarded to those who do not pay. Dues will be set when the situation arises. Membership will be revoked by 1⁄2 vote of officers plus 3⁄4 vote from the general membership if actions are deemed inappropriate by the membership. Article IV- Officers Election of officers will require a majority vote from the general membership. Officers will be nominated by the general membership and are required to be members in good standing within the organization. The election of officers will be held during a regular organization meeting where “Election of Officers” is listed as an item of business on the agenda and the agenda has been distributed to the general membership at least one week prior to the meeting date. If a candidate fails to receive a majority of votes, a run off election will be held between the top two candidates that received the most votes. The term of office will be one full year (beginning in April). In the event that an officer is unable to complete their term of office, a special election will be held to replace them for the remainder of their term (through the following April). Section II. All officers shall comprise the Executive Committee of the organization. The Executive Committee shall meet in addition to regular organizational meetings. Aside from standing committees for Marketing and Projects/Travel, the Executive Committee shall appoint such committees as are needed to carry out other organizational goals such as fundraising, banquets, recruitment. Section III. Officers may be removed from office by 1⁄2 vote of the other officers and 3⁄4 of the general membership if actions are deemed inappropriate by the membership. The officer is permitted to speak before the Executive Committee and the general membership about the charges made concerning his/her performance. The officer is not permitted to participate in the deliberation of the Executive Committee regarding the charges. Article V- Advisor The advisor shall be a full time faculty or staff member at Gustavus Adolphus College. The advisor will assume those responsibilities as outlined in this constitution and/or found in University Policies. The advisor will be selected by a 1⁄2 vote of the Executive Committee and then presented to the general membership for a 3⁄4 vote. Advisors not fulfilling responsibilities or abiding by the organization’s purpose may be removed from the position by a 1⁄2 vote of the Executive Committee. The advisor shall be actively involved in the sport of flyfishing, take an interest in participating in trips and activities, and conform to the general goals and principles of the club as listed in the purpose statement. Article VI– Meetings Section I. The organization shall hold regular meetings during the academic term except when holidays, examination periods or other events make meeting impractical. Organization meeting day/time will be determined in the beginning of each semester by a 3⁄4 vote of the general membership. Attendance at organization meetings is expected but not required. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the membership plus one officer. Section II. A special meeting may be called by a petition of the general membership. This petition must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the organization and be signed by a simple majority of the members of the organization. Article VII– Finances 3 Section I. The organization may establish reasonable dues that must be paid by all members. The amount of the dues will be determined in the beginning of the academic year by the Executive Committee and presented to the general membership for a 3⁄4 vote. Dues must be paid by a date determined at the beginning of each semester. The treasurer shall maintain all financial records and shall countersign with the president for all organization transactions. Section II. All monies belonging to this organization shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established for this organization at the appropriate university-designated financial institution. Article VIII– Amendments Amendments to this constitution must be submitted in writing at a regular meeting of the organization. Said amendment(s) will be voted on at a subsequent meeting. In order to adopt the amendment, a vote of 2/3 of the general membership is necessary. Amended constitution will be submitted within 10 days to Student Organization Services for approval. Article IX- Ratification This constitution shall become effective upon approval by a 3⁄4 vote of the membership. Ratified constitutions must be submitted to Student Organization Services within 10 days for final approval.