HISTORY CLUB BYLAWS

ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1 - Name:

The name of this organization shall be College History Club of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, hereafter referred to as History Club.

Section 2 - Purpose:

The purpose of this organization is to socialize with like-minded people, and learn more about history through trivia events, speakers, field trips, discussions and documentaries.

 ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Qualifications:

1. Membership is open to all those interested in history. (UWL students, faculty, and or community members.) 

2. The extension of membership and all membership privileges, including voting and eligibility to hold office, shall be given to all students without regards to age, ethnicity, gender (expect as otherwise permitted by Title IX of the education Amendments of 1972), disability, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. 

3. The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse [Organization Name] recognizes and values the diverse identities, backgrounds, and beliefs of our faculty and of the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse student body. Our definition of diversity includes, but is not limited to ability, age, class, documentation status, gender identity, language, military status, nationality, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing and promoting an environment free of prejudice by addressing issues of equity and justice in our community, and we support the success of marginalized identities.

4. ¾ of the membership will be UWL students enrolled for a minimum of one semester hour of credit. The extension of membership and all membership privileges, including voting and eligibility to hold office, shall be given to all students without regard to age, ethnicity, gender (except as otherwise permitted by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972), disability, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Section 2 – Dues:

There shall be no membership dues for the History Club unless otherwise set by 2/3rds vote of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

Section 1 – Officer Titles:

1. The Executive Board shall consist of the History Club President, Phi Alpha Theta President, Club Vice President, the club Secretary, and the club Treasurer.

2. Optional officers roles shall consist of a Marketing Officer, a Club Historian and a Programming Officer, Education Coordinator. The Executive Board can create additional officer roles on a 2/3rds vote.

3. Officers must be students who enrolled a minimum of at least half time or 6 credits.

Section 2 – Terms of Officer:

All offices shall serve within the calendar year they are appointed. 

ARTICLE III: OFFICER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1 - Executive Team Responsibilities

Executive Team Responsibilities Shall Be:

●   Encourage members to participate in club activities.

●   Set membership goals, plan membership drives, and implement membership recruitment.

●   Identify and schedule programs for each club meeting.

●   Attend mandatory executive meetings.

●   Attend all meetings and events held by organization

Section 2 - Duties of the Club President

The duties of the Club President shall be:

●   Keep Advisor(s) up to date on all club activities.

●   Schedule and run meetings for the club.

●   Run and maintain order at all meetings.

●   Prepare a club calendar of events.

●   Approve a budget prepared by Treasurer

Section 3 - Duties of the Phi Alpha Theta President

The duties of the Phi Alpha Theta President shall be: 

●   Perform duties laid out in Phi Alpha Theta bylaws.
●   Create and run study groups.

●   Create and run a monthly PAT/CHC newsletter.

Section 4 - Duties of the Club Vice President
The duties of the Vice President shall be:

●   Preside in the absence of the President.

●   Coordinate transportation for any club events

●   Responsible for all photographs at all events

●   Help president plan events

●   Maintain History Club MyOrgs Website

Section 5 - Duties of the Phi Alpha Theta Vice President

The duties of the Phi Alpha Theta Vice President shall be: 

●   Perform duties laid out in Phi Alpha Theta bylaws.
●   Assist the Phi Alpha Theta President.

Section 5 - Duties of the Secretary
The duties of the Secretary shall be:

●   Record attendance at every meeting.

●   Take executive and club meeting minutes.

●   Email all club meeting minutes to membership.

●   Maintain History Club social media accounts.

Section 6 - Duties of the Treasurer
The duties of the Treasurer shall be:

●   Deposit all money into proper club accounts.

●   Record and keep receipts for club expenditures.

●   Maintain History Club accounts.

●   Prepare the budget for the club and obtain approval from the President.

 Section 7 - Duties of the Advisor

The duties of the advisor shall be:

●   Keep connections with other faculty members

●   Continue collaboration with the club President throughout the entire year.

Section 8 - Executive Attendance Policy:

●   Every officer is required to attend all mandatory executive meetings unless previously excused.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICER APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVAL

Section 1 – Appointments

All officers will be appointed by the current president to serve one calendar year.

Section 2 - Removal:

In the event an officer is judged to be deficient in their duties, the officer will be put on a one month probationary notice by the president to improve performance. If performance is not improved, a majority vote of the remaining executive officers will determine if they will be removed from the executive team.

In the event of an officer’s removal, the executive team will conduct interviews to fill the spot of the vacant position. A majority vote of the officer team will decide the new officer (if multiple persons apply).

Article V: Meetings

Section 1: Meeting Times and Location:

The meeting times and location will be decided upon by the executive board. All meetings must be approved by the President. There must be at least 3 general Club meetings and at least 1 executive team meeting every semester.

Article VI: Amendments

 Section 1 - How to Amend

The History Club may adopt amendments to the Constitution by a majority vote of the executive team and by a majority vote at a club meeting. Both must pass in order for the Constitution to be amended. The amendments must be introduced at least 48 hours prior to the meeting via email and copies of the proposed amendments must be distributed to members for discussion. The adopted amendments of the Constitution will become effective immediately upon approval.