University of Michigan-Flint Philosophy Club Constitution

Article 1:          Name-

The name of the organization shall be the University of Michigan-Flint Philosophy Club, hereafter known as the Organization. 

Article 2:          Purpose-

The purpose of the Organization is to establish an environment that fosters intellectual reflection and discussion of philosophical topics amongst students with common interests. The Organization will serve as both a social club and academic society; members will be able to participate and become involved in both social and academic events and functions. Ultimately, our network of club members will serve to help one another to promote questioning and thinking critically.

Article 3:          Membership Requirements-

Members must be students at the University of Michigan-Flint and in good academic standing, as defined by the University.  Students must declare interest in being affiliated with the organization.  A student is considered a member after having attended at least three (3) Organization events/functions.

Article 4:          Officers-

Elected at the first meeting of the fall term for the duration of the school year by a majority vote for each office.

President-

The President shall schedule meetings and events and preside over the business conducted at meetings.  The President shall also stand as a liaison between the Organization and the officers and officials of the University of Michigan-Flint.

Vice President-

The Vice President shall assist the President in all matters of Organization business and should the President be unable to fulfill an obligation to the Organization, he/she shall assume the President’s position.

Secretary-

The Secretary shall record all business conducted at meetings and notify members of meeting times and Organization updates.

Treasurer-

The Treasurer shall have the responsibility of keeping records of the Organization’s financial account.  It shall be the Treasurer’s responsibility to keep all copies of the Organization’s financial transactions. 

Article 5:          Faculty Advisor-

The Advisor shall serve as a guide to Organization members, answer questions and give advice.  The Advisor will be selected by a majority vote at the first meeting of the fall term. 

Article 6:          Meetings-

Are to be held twice a month during major semesters and are called by the President.  Additional meetings may be scheduled by the President as needed.  Quorum is required to conduct any official business.  Quorum shall be defined as 1/2 of the current membership. 

Article 7:          Removal Procedure-

The issue of removal may be introduced at any meeting.  A ¾ vote of the active membership is required to remove any member from the Organization.

Article 8:          By-laws and Amendments-

Amendments to the constitution or by-laws may be proposed at a general meeting and require a ¾ vote for adoption. Any amendments to this
constitution must be brought before Student Government Council before approval. By-laws of the Organization may not in any way conflict, or diminish the authority of this constitution. 

Article 9:          Ratification-

This constitution must receive a ¾ vote of the membership to be
adopted.

By-Laws 

A.        Membership- Members must be students (full- or part-time) at the University of Michigan-Flint in a good academic standing.  All members are eligible to participate in all club functions. 

B.         Dues- The cost of expenses for going to Organization events will be split evenly amongst attending club members. There are no formal dues.

C.        Member Duties- As a group, the Organization is to decide what trips, events and functions to sponsor or participate in.  All members are to help with fund raising. Members are expected to participate in Organization events and volunteer to help if needed. Failure to fulfill member duties is grounds for removal from the Organization.

D.        Order of Business- Meetings are held twice a month.  The date of the next meeting will be decided at the previous meeting.  Any business that needs to be addressed before the next meeting will be conducted by the President, notifying all members of the issues.  The place and times of the meetings will also be determined at the previous meeting.  All active members are expected to attend at least one meeting a month. 

E.         Trip Guidelines- Organization members in good academic standing will be eligible to attend all Organization events.  The expenses of the events will be shared evenly by all participants. 

F.         In the event that an Organization official is no longer available or qualified to hold his/her position, the next-highest in rank will assume the needed position (e.g. Vice President would assume the position of President, Secretary would assume the position of Vice President, etc.).