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  Constitution

 

 ARTICLE I (Name)

 The Name of this club shall be The Southern Methodist University Badminton Club.

  

ARTICLE II (Purpose)

 The Purpose and main function of the Club will be to promote, develop, and popularize badminton throughout the university to all Students, Faculty and Staff, as well as in the community.  The Club hopes to help each member improve his/her badminton skills, have fun while enjoying a sport, and hold friendly matches.  

 

ARTICLE III (Membership)

The Club is open to all SMU undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, staff, and members of the community who wish to join. The SMU Badminton Club will not discriminate with respect to sex, sexual orientation, race, creed, disability, age, or national origin.

 

ARTICLE IV (Officers)

 The SMU Badminton Club officers shall be elected by a majority vote of attending members at the March General Meeting. The term will last for one year except when the Club is under Probationary Status, in which case the Officers shall serve through the Probationary Year as well as the first year of Full Charter-ship. The term of office shall begin on March 31st, following the election. The officers of the club consist of a President, a Vice-President of Social Affairs, a Vice President of Finance, a Webmaster, and any other terms or committees deemed beneficial as per needs. The duties of the officers are set forth as in the club Bylaws.  In order to be eligible for office, the candidate must be a Club member for at least one semester and be an SMU student.

 

ARTICLE V (Advisor)

The Club shall have a duly appointed advisor who is normally the Associate or the Director of Recreational Sports.

 

ARTICLE VI (Meetings)

The SMU Badminton Club shall meet weekly on designated days at the Dedman Center during spring and fall school terms. Special meetings may be called by the club officers to address special needs or hold elections, in addition to the General Meeting.

 

ARTICLE VII (Quorum)

A one-third vote from the official membership is required to constitute a quorum for amending the Constitution or Bylaws.

 

ARTICLE VIII (Referendum/Recall)

Recall: Members can submit motions for recall of officers at any Club meeting.  The Club Vice-President of Social Affairs shall provide notice of the motion for recall directly to the officer(s) involved. The motion for recall shall succeed upon a two-thirds vote among a quorum of members present at a regularly scheduled meeting.

 

Referendum(s): Members may submit referendums for changes in Club Bylaws or the Club Constitution or other motions to the Vice-President of Social Affairs or by motion from the floor at a regularly scheduled meeting. The Vice-President of Social Affairs shall provide notice of the referendum and its proposed changes to members. The Vice-President of Social Affairs shall schedule a vote on the referendum at the next regularly scheduled meeting. A two-thirds vote among a quorum of voting members shall provide for adoption of the referendum.

 

ARTICLE IX (Amendments)

Proposals for Amendments to the Club Constitution or Bylaws shall be submitted in writing at a regularly scheduled meeting. The Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting. Such amendments become effective only upon the approval of at least two-thirds of the Officers of the Club. The Club is empowered to adopt Bylaws which are consistent with this Constitution.

 

ARTICLE X (Ratification)

Ratification of this Constitution shall be by a two-thirds or higher vote of those present at a regularly scheduled meeting such that notice of this vote has been provided by the Club Officers (e.g., posted on the club website and emailed to all members).

 

BYLAWS 

  1. Meetings shall be held as often as deemed necessary by the club officers. The days and times for meetings may be changed with approval of two-thirds vote of the club officers.

  2. The SMU Badminton Club may challenge and compete against other schools. If a collegiate conference is available, the match may be recorded under the conference.

  3. The President shall be responsible for running the club smoothly. Any issues shall be directed to the president unless he/she appoints an Officer to the job. All tasks not completed by other Club Officers must be dealt with by the President. The President shall direct and preside over any meetings held by the Club.

  4. The Vice President of Social Affairs will serve to advise the President on all matters and help with administrative matters relevant to the Club. If an issue arises and the President cannot be reached, one should contact the Vice President of Social Affairs. The Vice President of Social Affairs shall take command if the President is not available or steps down for any reason.

  5. The Vice President of Finance shall be responsible for the budget, fundraising, and all other issues concerning the flow of money. The Vice President of Finance shall be responsible for maintaining the Club’s finances and keeping records of all receipts and monies spent and received.

  6. The Webmaster will be responsible for maintaining and updating the SMU Badminton Club website. This includes keeping an updated contact/mailing list.

  7. Dues may be charged to members to maintain their membership status. Dues shall be collected in the beginning of the fall semester. If a member joins after the beginning of the fall semester, he/she must pay the same dues other members paid. Dues will cover membership fees until the beginning of the next fall semester. The amount allotted for dues shall be decided by the Club Officers and must be no higher than $5, but can be as low as $0.

  8. The Badminton Club shall follow the rules set out by The Badminton World Federation found at http://www.internationalbadminton.org/statue%20book%20latest2/44%20to%2053%20laws2002%5b1%5d.pdf.