Constitution
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We, the members of the Villanova Polish Cultural Club do hereby
establish this constitution in order to facilitate effectiveness
and efficiency in the on-going operation of the organization. |
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The name of this organization shall be the Villanova Polish
Cultural Club. |
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The purpose of the Villanova Polish Cultural Club is to propagate
Polish Culture and Heritage in the Villanova University community,
enrich all interested students with the knowledge of Polish
Culture and Polish Traditions, as well as to help its new members
to make them feel at home and to positively contribute to the
institution of Villanova University itself. |
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Membership in the Villanova Polish Cultural Club is open to
any matriculated students who have interests in Polish Culture
and who are in good academic and disciplinary standing. Members
should support their club on campus and act responsibly. Members
should attend meetings and participate in activities and projects
of the Polish Cultural Club. No college student may be denied
membership on the basis of race, creed, sex, age, national origin
or handicap. |
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- The officers of this club shall be: President, Vice-President,
Secretary and Treasurer. Additional officers such as V.P.
Human resources shall be appointed as deemed necessary.
- The officers will be elected at the beginning of the academic
year by all members present at the meeting. The length of
terms for the officers shall be until the conclusion of
the academic year in which they were elected.
- Duties of the elected officers:
The President shall be the chief executive officer
of the Club.
Duties include:
- presiding at all meetings of the club or meeting
of the steering committee,
- ensuring that the purpose of the club is pursued,
- providing leadership for the planning of activities,
- preparing and overseeing a budget.
- Vice-President:
- The Vice-President shall perform all duties of president whenever
the president is absent. In addition the Vice-President will
be responsible for the development and implementation of program
plans.
- Treasurer:
- The Treasurer shall be responsible for preparing budget request,
the proper expenditure of funds, and maintenance of accurate
records of income and expenditure.
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President will have the power to appoint special and standing
committees to perform various functions when necessary. |
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The official meetings of the Polish Cultural Club shall take
place once a month during the academic year, at appointed time
at the club's room. Additional meeting can take place if President
or other official request it. |
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Two-thirds (2/3) of the members present of the Polish Club shall
constitute a quorum to transact business. |
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Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing and read at
a regular meeting and shall be acted upon at the following meeting.
This constitution may be amended by a majority vote of 2/3 of
those members present at the meeting. |
