USD Climbing Club

Constitution

Article I:  Name

• Climbing Club

Article II:  Purpose

• The purpose of the USD Climbing Club is to give the students and faculty of the University of South Dakota an opportunity to climb together in a safe and fun way. 

Article III:  Membership

• Anyone can be a member
• All members must pay $15 per year to be in Club - this is not for sure now just an idea on how to keep the club alive financially
• Climbing club will not discriminate in membership on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Article IV:  Officers

• President
• Runs meetings
• Makes major decisions with advisor
• Secretary
• Records minutes
• Works with Gear Manager and Treasurer to keep accurate records
• Keeps membership records
• Treasurer
• Collects dues
• Manages money
• Works with Gear manager to purchase equipment
• Gear Manager
• Keeps track of equipment
• Looks and recommends new equipment to buy
• Makes repairs/reports any damaged gear
• Webmaster
• Develops and maintains club website
• Members may hold more than one position

Article V:  Selection of Officers

• Members vote for Officers Every year in a meeting held during the first month of school
• Terms are one year
• If a vacancy occurs other officers will carry the extra load until the next meeting where nominations would be given for a replacement and then voted on
• An officer may be removed if anyone person feels that they have not done a sufficient job, by bringing it up in a meeting then there would be a vote on if the member should be ejected from the cabinet of officers

Article VI:  Finances

• The climbing club will raise money from dues and fundraisers.
• The club will then spend that money on climbing equipment, trips, and any other materials needed. 
• The treasurer is responsible for all money.  Secretary also keeps a record of money spent and made.
• Financial issues will be open to the whole group and be voted on by the whole group. 
• Officers have final say in decision.

Article VII:  Amendments

• The constitutions can be changed at any time by bringing it forth in a meeting. 
• Anyone can propose a change in the constitution
• Only people that have been member for a month or over may vote
• A vote only needs majority to pass.