IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR HISTORY, THE STC HISTORY CLUB PECAN HAS SOMETHING FOR YOU. :)
CONSTITUTION:
Article I - STC History Club at Pecan Campus
Section 1
The name of this organization shall be STC History Club at Pecan Campus. No other name will be used in the advertisement or representation of the club. Article II : Purpose
It shall be the purpose of this organization to promote the study a
nd appreciation of history by discussing major issues or topics of historical significance, sponsoring lectures and special events that celebrate history on campus, and participating in community activities. Article III - Affiliations:
None
Article IV Membership:
Section 1: The membership of this organization shall consist of part-time or full time students of South Texas College. Any current student may join without regard to race,color, religion,national origin, s*x, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or membership or non membership in any organization. Section 2
Eligibility Requirements: Members must complete or enroll in one college history course, but do not need to major in history in order to join the organization. They also must maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA or "C" average in other courses. Students on academic probation will not be allowed to join the organization and must remain in good academic standing at the college. Article V - Officers
Section 1
The officers of this organization shall consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. President:
1.- Oversee the other officers in their duties.
2.- Preside over all meetings.
3.- Have signing authority for the club.
4.- Set the agenda for all regular and special meetings of the organization.
5.- Appoint all standing and special committees, and , in the event of a vacancy of an officer's position, shall fill such vacancy by appointment until the next regular election of the organization.
6.- Call any additional meetings.
7.- Represent the organization as needed on and off the college campus.
8.- Consult with the club advisor on all current concerns and activities. Vice-President:
1.- Assist the President in his/her duties.
2.- Assume the powers of the President in his/her absence. Secretary:
1.- Responsible for recording minutes of all meetings and distributing the minutes of these meetings to members of the club as needed. Draft and print flyer and other advertisements of upcoming events, activities and items of interest in the community service, and ny othr appropriate information. Treasurer:
1.- Keep up-to-date accounting records of the club's financial situation and report financial matters at each meeting.
2.- Keep a record of all financial documents and submit all financial records to the Office of Student Activities when required for audit.
3.- Sign all financial documents.
4.- Turn in financial records for re=issue to the new Treasurer when required. Qualifications include a willingness to communicate, both oral and written. Interact with other students, and follow all procedures and regulations of the STC Office of Student Life. Section 3:
Term of office: One academic year from the time of the election In September to the end of August, prior of the prior to the start of the next school year. Grounds for removal of officers or members include: violation of the student organizations handbook of the STC Office of Student Life and the STC Student Code of Conduct. Section 2.-
Impeachment proceedings must be moved and seconded in a general meeting, and the general membership must approve proceedings with a simple majority vote. The officers of the club shall contact members to notify them of the proceedings. And the President or Advisor will attempt to inform the officer or member facing impeachment. Removal from the organization requires a two thirds majority votes of the total membership in a secret ballot during a general or special meeting. The vote for removal must occur no later than three weeks after the approval of impeachment proceedings. to be continued .....
