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1:
The
organization shall be known as the “University of
Bridgeport Chess Club”.
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2 - (Purpose):
The
Chess Club will promote the study and knowledge of the game of
chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, but also as a
means for the improvement of society at our school. It will
inform, educate, and foster the development of current players
and potential players. It will also encourage the development
of the game itself.
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3 - (Membership):
Any full or
part-time student.
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4 – (Officers):
Officers of
the club shall consist of President, Vice President,
Secretary, and Treasurer.
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5 – (Selection and Duties of Officers):
Selection 1:
All officers shall be elected at the beginning of each
fall semester (annually) by the majority vote at a general
meeting.
Selection 2:
Duties of officers:
A)
President:
1)
Preside over and conduct meetings
2)
Call special meetings
3)
Keep members of the subject and within time limits
4)
Appoint committees
5)
Follow-up club activities and check on progress being
made
6)
Keep club working in a satisfactory manner
7)
Attend all House of Representative Meetings
B)
Vice President:
1)
Preside at meetings in the absence of the President
2)
Be prepared to assume duties and responsibilities of
the President
3)
Prepare and read the minutes of the meetings
C)
Coordinator:
1)
Maintain up to date records of all meetings and
activities
2)
Count and record rising vote when taken
3)
Read communications at meetings
4)
Attend to all correspondence
5)
Send out and post notices
6)
Call the meeting in order in absence of the presiding
officer
7)
Keep the permanent records of the club
D)
Treasurer:
1)
Prepare financial statements and reports
2)
Pay out club funds as authorized
3)
Keep the financial records of the club
4)
Assist in preparing an annual budget of estimated
receipts and expenditures
5)
Receive and act as custodian of the club’s funds
6)
File financial records and club activities at the end
of each semester
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6 – (Amendments):
Amendments to this constitution shall be approved by a
two-thirds majority vote of those members present at the
organized meeting.
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7 – (Dues):
No dues shall be required.
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8 – (Voting Quorum):
Each member of the club will have the right to
participate in the decision-making processes by secret vote.
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9 – (Expulsion of Members):
Any officer can be removed from his/her position in
case he/she omits the accomplishments of his/her duties.
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10 – (Attendance):
All members of the club must attend at least 75% of
the meetings to keep his/her active membership.
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11 – (Committees):
Committees shall be created according to the activities
and events being held for each semester.
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12 – (Meetings):
The club shall hold meetings twice a week.
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13 – (Non-Discrimination):
Neither this organization, nor any officer or
individual shall pass laws, amendments, by-laws, or engage in
acts that discriminate or tend to discriminate against any
person, persons, organization, or groups, because of race,
creed, color, gender, disability (physical or otherwise),
political views, or sexual preference.
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