ࡱ> FIEe "bjbj{{ .:n\n\  $<(K(M(M(M(M(M(M($*F-q(q((111FK(1K(11%|&u50m'&7((0(9&-1-$&-&81q(q(1(- > L: Latino Association for Empowerment Club Constitution of Westfield State University Article I Name: Section 1: This organization shall be known as the Latino Association for Empowerment of Westfield State University, hereafter referred to as LAfE. Article II Purpose: Section 1: LAfE is an educational, political, and social organization of students at Westfield State University established to create awareness of multicultural issues on campus. In addition, it provides support for students in academics and all facets of campus life as well as a social meeting place for the purpose of exploring cultural issues. LAfE seeks to celebrate diversity within our University through multiple avenues. Article III Membership: Section 1: Membership shall be open to all full-time and part-time undergraduate students of Westfield State University who have paid their student activities fee for the current academic semester. Section 2: Members are considered to be active if they attend and participate in over fifty percent (50%) of club events and activities. Article IV Officers: Section 1: The officers shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Director, and Artistic Director. Section 2: Duties of the officers: The President shall assure the regularity of and preside over all meetings. They shall also appoint specific duties to club members and act as the clubs representative in the University community. The Vice-President shall assume all duties of the President in case of absence of the President. They shall help to co-organize the meetings. The Secretary shall keep a record of all activities of the club and be entrusted with all club correspondence. They are also responsible for keeping all records and minutes of information in the club. The Treasurer shall be entrusted with handling the finances of the club, in accordance with procedures established by the University. The Public Relations Director is in charge of all club publicity and ensures proper dispensation of all information relative to the club. The Artistic Director is the creator of posters, advertisement of events, designing logo for the club, and in charge of all artistic duties in the club. Section 3: All active club members are eligible to hold office. Section 4: The term of office for each position shall last from July 1st to June 31st. Article V Advisors: Section 1: Advisors are open to any faculty, staff or librarian. Section 2: The advisor shall support the club by making recommendations and suggestions in areas of concerns when applicable. Section 3: Advisors shall be elected by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of active club members. Article VI Elections: Section 1: Any active club member may nominate another for office. Section 2: Votes shall be cast by paper ballot and counted by a predetermined non-voting member. A nominee is elected to office if they receive a simple majority vote. Section 3: No election may be held if there is not a quorum of fifty percent (50%) of the club members plus one (1) present at the meeting. Section 4: A tie will be broken by the predetermined non-voting member. Section 5: Elections will be held during the month of April in a week determined by the club. Article VII Meetings: Section 1: The club shall meet no less than once (1) a week. Section 2: Officers may hold separate meetings with only the officers or meetings without the advisors. Section 3: Special meetings may be called by the President of the club or on written request of five (5) club members. Article VIII Vacancies: Section 1: In the event of an officer vacancy, a new officer will be elected following the procedures outlined in Article VI. Section 2: In the event of an advisor vacancy, a new advisor will be elected following the procedures outlined in Article V, Section 3. Article IX Amendments: Section 1: This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the voting members of the club and if approved by the Rules and Regulations Committee of the Student Government Association. Article X Recall Procedure: Section 1: Any officer who fails to perform their duties shall be removed by a two-third (2/3) majority vote of the active club members. Section 2: Any advisor who fails to perform their duties shall be removed by a two-third (2/3) majority vote of the active club members. Article XI Recognition of Safety and Waiver of Liability: Section 1: The Student Government Association (herein, SGA) and this Club, LAFE, recognize that the overall safety and wellbeing of its Club members is a priority function of the Club. This Club (named above) is only authorized to conduct its activities in a designated University approved location such as one provided on campus grounds or at a recognized location that is designed or approved for this Clubs specific activities. Each Club member, as a material condition of membership, understands, accepts and agrees that his/her participation in this Club is voluntary and that he/she voluntarily assumes all risks and liabilities associated with his/her participation. Each Club member, by accepting membership, agrees to hold the SGA harmless from and indemnify the SGA against any and all liability, including, but not limited to physical, financial, emotional and property damage claims, whether sustained or inflicted, in connection with or in any way related to the participants participation in the Club. Once approved the SGA acts as an administrative resource for the Club and is not responsible for managing Club activities. The Club must be under proper supervision (by an advisor or coach or certified facility manager) while performing Club activities which may include but are not limited to practices, meetings and competitions. Any and all injuries, whether incurred or inflicted in connection with Club activity, must be reported to Westfield State University Public Safety (413) - 572-5262 immediately per University reporting procedures. The SGA Parliamentarian or Representative must also be notified of such injury in writing no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the injury occurs. Reports of injuries will be kept by the SGA within the Clubs file. After a report of such an injury has been made, all Club activities must cease while the cause of the injury is determined and an assessment of the situation occurs. After such determination and assessment by the Rules and Regulations committee, the club may resume its activities only if authorization from the SGA Parliamentarian to resume is issued in writing. Section 2: Failure to adhere to these conditions may result in sanctions, up to and including, revoking the Clubs active status as determined by the Rules and Regulations Committee. 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