The Augustana College Deutsch Klub Constitution

 

Preamble: The Deutsch Klub seeks to introduce and promote German culture and language within the Augustana community by means of films, lectures, social activities, and other events associated with the German culture.

 

Article I. Name

 

Section 1: The name of this organization is Deutsch Klub.

 

Article II. Purpose

 

Section 1: The Deutsch Klub seeks to introduce and promote German culture and language within the Augustana community by means of films, lectures, social activities, and other events associated with the German culture.

           

Section 2: Deutsch Klub understands and accepts all Augustana College policies.

 

Article III: Membership

 

Section 1: Eligibility

            Any Augustana student in good standing, alumnus, or faculty member shall be eligible for full membership.

            § It should be noted that Deutsch Klub encourages both German culture and language and, therefore, some knowledge of or enthusiasm for the German language would make membership more rewarding, though it is not required.

            § Those outside of Augustana College may join the club with approval of the committee.

 

Section 2: Limitations

            The membership shall be limited only by the enthusiasm of the Augustana community for the language and culture of German speaking countries.

 

Section 3: Representation

            All members in good standing with the club and present shall elect officers and vote on issues relevant to the club.

Section 4: Holding Office

            Members in good standing who have completed at least one quarter of active membership shall be able to hold office.

            § This does not apply to the founding officers, who shall be elected at the first official meeting.

 

Section 5: Equal Opportunity

            Deutsch Klub openly admits undergraduate students to its membership and does not discriminate on the basis of race,      color, disability, gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion or sexual orientation.

 

Article IV. Officers

 

Section 1: There will be four elected officers based on majority vote of all club members. They will consist of the following positions and duties:

 

a. President

            § Chief spokesman for the Club

            § Calls for all meetings

            § Chairman of the assembly and of the Executive Committee

            § Along with the Vice President, coordinates club activities.

 

b. Vice President

            § Has and exercises all the powers of the President during the absence of the latter

            § Handles communication within  the Club and with outside people and

            organizations

            § Shall substitute for the President when unable to perform the duties of the President due to absence for a period of time not to exceed one term.

            § Shall succeed the President in the case that the President is unable to perform  the duties of the President for any reason other than absence or for any period of time exceeding one term.

            § Along with the President, coordinates activities for the members of the Club.

 

d. Secretary

            § Take minutes of the Club’s meetings

            § Shall supervise the keeping of the Club’s records

 

e. Treasurer

            § Shall collect dues when applicable

            § Shall maintain the Club’s financial records

            § Shall supervise the handling and distributions of Club funds in cooperation with  the President

            § Shall prepare an annual report to the general assembly as well as preparing an annual report to the Student Government Association when requested.

 

Section 2: The Officers will constitute an Executive Committee, which will make decisions for the club by majority vote within the Committee.

 

Section 3: Officers must be full-time students in good standing with Augustana College.

 

Article V: Operations

 

Section 1: Election of Officers

            a. Elections shall be held at the beginning of each year at a time designated by the Executive Committee.

            b. All members are allowed to vote.

            c. Those elected will assume office at the beginning of the year following their election.

            d. Officers will be elected for the period of one year.

            e. Any active club member who fills the University requirements for holding office is eligible.

            f. Voting will be done by secret written ballot.

 

Section 2: Impeachment

            a. Any officer of the Executive Committee can be removed for gross neglect of  duty by a two-thirds vote of the active members at any duly held meeting.

 

Section 3: Mid-year Vacancies

            a. In the event of a vacancy on the Executive Committee during the semester, the President will appoint a replacement until a special election can be held.

            b. The same general election rules apply to the special election.

 

Section 4: Faculty Advisor

            a. The Faculty Advisor will assist in communicating Club messages to the

             University faculty.

 

Article VI. Finances

 

Section 1:

            There may be annual membership dues as needed. The amount will be decided at the first executive committee meeting of each academic year, following elections.

 

Section 2:

            The German Club will seek funding by application to the Student Government Association (SGA).

 

Section 3:

            The German Club will comply with all financial policies of Augustana College and the Student Government Association.

 

Article VII. Amendments

 

Section 1:

            Amendments can be proposed by any member of the German club at any meeting. Amendments to the Constitution shall be approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all club members, including 2/3 of the executive committee.