The name of this organization shall be the UAH Badminton Club of The University of Alabama in Huntsville.
The purpose of the club shall be (a) to foster a wide student interest and participation in activities by providing leadership, programs, and service, and (b) to assist students in developing skills and leadership.
Section I –Any student regularly enrolled in The University of Alabama in Huntsville may become a member of the UAH Badminton club with voting and office-holding privileges. The standards for qualifications and the amount of dues to be paid shall be determined by the club.
Section II – Dues, having been decided on by the club as $3.00 per semester for students, and $5.00 per semester for others, shall be paid by members only.
The executive officers of the UAH Badminton Club shall be as follows: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer. The aforementioned officers shall constitute the Executive Committee.
Chairman – To preside at Executive Committee membership meetings; appoint special committees with the approval of the Executive Board; present an annual report; perform other such duties as may be required by the By-Laws or resolutions of the Executive Committee.
Vice Chairman – To preside in Chairman’s absence and perform other such duties as may be required by the By-Laws or resolutions of the Executive Committee. Plan and organize publicity for activities and special events.
Secretary – To attend to all general correspondence of the organization and to keep minutes of all Executive Committee and membership meetings and to preserve the records of the organization. He will also perform other such duties as may be required by the By-Laws or resolutions of the Executive Committee.
Treasurer – Supervise the financial administration of all revenue periodically to the Executive Committee and membership on the financial condition of the organization , and perform other such duties as may be required by the By-Laws or resolutions of the Executive Committee.
Article VI – Elections
1. Election of officers shall take place yearly during the fourth week of April.
2. The Executive Committee shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of students, preferably older members selected from the membership; and the outgoing chairman, ex-officio, shall serve as Chairman of the Committee. He may also serve again if elected.
3. Any student member is eligible for nominations as an officer of the Executive Committee who; (a) meets the college’s eligibility for student office holding which consists of a 2.0 average; and (b) fulfills the qualification as set up by the Executive Committee.
Article VII --- Amendments
Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed to the voting membership by majority vote of the Executive Committee or by petition signed by 1/10 of the voting membership. Amendments shall be declared adopted which are presented at 2 general meetings and receive a majority favorable vote at both meetings by the voting members present.
By-Laws, not consistent with this constitution, may be adopted or amended by 2/3 vote of the regular members present at any regular or special meetings, providing the By-Laws are submitted in writing at least one week previously at either a regular or special meeting of the general membership.