The Constitution

USU Book Club

Constitution


Article I: Name of the Club Shall Be:

---Section 1: Utah State University (USU) Book Club


Article II: Purpose of the USU Book Club

---Section 1: Our purpose is to bring lovers of literature together to experience different cultures and a variety of literary genres, there by expanding our literary horizons.

---Section 2: We will also serve the community by bringing literature to those who may not have it through service activities. This will also teach us leadership skills and promote a habit of service in members.


Article III: Authority

---Section 1: The governing council of the USU Book Club will consist of a President, a Head Officer and Secretary, as well as a Faculty Adviser.

---Section 2: The council will determine who new officers should be when one officer plans to leave the club or forfeit their office. Members who are interested in becoming a presiding officer will submit a request explaining why they feel they would be a good candidate for the office based on their activity in the club and availability, as well as personal integrity.

---Section 3: The USU Book Club has privileges to change or amend this constitution as they see fit as long as those amendments uphold the mission of this organization and have been voted on as a club with a majority ruling.


Article IV: Membership

---Section 1: Membership in the USU Book Club is open to all students or faculty of Utah State University and may be offered to non-students as long as said non-student can participate and follow the guidelines of the club.

---Section 2: Executive Board

---a. President: The President of the club will organize meetings, write updates, prepare discussion questions and maintain the official USU Book Club website (http://usubookclub.blogspot.com).

---b. Head Officer: The Head Officer will inform members of bi-weekly meetings via text message, email or phone call. Head Officer will also prepare a short presentation on the book, consisting of a brief summary and visual aids.

---c. Secretary: The Secretary will take attendance, take minutes and bring refreshments for the meetings.

---d. All members of the Executive Board are required to read the designated book completely, to come prepared to lead discussion and answer questions about the book or the club.


Article V: Amendments

---Section 1: An amendment may be proposed by any member of the club. The proposed amendment must be written and submitted to a member of the Executive Board. It will then be presented to the club for voting at the next meeting. If there is a majority rule, without the advisor’s vote, the amendment will be passed. In the event that there is a tie, the advisor will have the deciding vote.


---Amendment I: Any member can refuse to read a designated book and may still attend discussions under the condition that they are not disruptive or contentious.