Student OrgsGustavus Running Club

SAMPLE CONSTITUTION OF THE GUS FAN CLUB

ARTICLE I:

NAME

The name of this organization shall be The Gustavus Running Club.

ARTICLE II:

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Gustavus Running Club shall be to support and encourage Gustavus Adolphus College students in their leisurely running.

ARTICLE III:

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1:Membership in this organization is open to all students who enjoy spending time running.

Section 2:The following categories of membership exist in the Gustavus Running Club: 

All runner of different abilities

Section 3:Members are accepted continually throughout the year.

ARTICLE IV:

OFFICERS

Section 1:The following officer positions shall exist in the Gustavus Running Club: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Risk Manager. All officers must be full-time students in good standing enrolled at Gustavus Adolphus College. The only position that has additional requirements that must be met is the President. They must have been a member of the organization for at least one year before becoming President. If no qualified parties are interested, this requirement may be waived with the majority agreement of the membership present.

Section 2:The duties of each office are described as follows:

1.  President

1. To organize and preside over meetings
2. To function as a spokesperson for the club
3. To facilitate communication between executive board members
4. To work with the advisor and other executive board members to create yearly goals for the organization
5. To facilitate monthly Executive Board meetings

1.  Vice President

1. To preside over meetings in the absence of the President
2. To exercise all the functions of the office of the President in the absence of the president
3. To assist the President in the organization of club events
4. To assist in the development of yearly organizational goals

1.  Secretary

1. To keep a written record of what happened at all Gustavus Running Club meetings
2. Be responsible for all correspondence for the Gustavus Running Club
3. To keep club members informed of upcoming meetings and events
4. To assist in the development of yearly organization goals

1.  Treasurer

1. To maintain the finances of the Gustavus Running Club and keep accurate records of all financial matters
2. To coordinate other fundraising efforts
3. To assist in the development of yearly organizational goals

1.  Risk Manager

1. Ensure the health and safety of all club members
2. Collect all travel forms/waivers
3. Makes sure everything is under control and civil

Section 3:Those interested in running for office must submit an application around the end of March or beginning of April. Board members will vote and candidates will be elected into office if they receive a majority vote. 

ARTICLE V:

MEETINGS

Section 1:An informational meeting will be held sometime in September and all communication will be through email and GroupMe.

Section 2:The President or Advisor has the capability of calling special meetings for any matters they feel cannot wait until the next regularly scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE VI:

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1:The Executive Board shall be comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Risk Manager

ARTICLE VII:

COMMITTEES

Section 1:President, Vice-president and Treasurer will be in charge of Gustavus Running Club logistics. 

ARTICLE VIII:

FINANCES

Section 1:Funds of the organization shall come from the Gustavus Student Senate and the treasurer will be in charge of keeping track of the club's funds. 

Date of Ratification: September 17th, 2021

(Remember to put the date of subsequent changes made by amendment to the constitution and the initials or name of the person responsible for updates at the end of the document.)