The National Society of Leadership and Success Bylaws ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this organization shall be The National Society of Leadership and Success chapter of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, in accordance with the national name. ARTICLE II - PURPOSE The organization is formed to build on and improve the leadership skills of Clarion University students and to bring a unique leadership society to the Clarion University of Pennsylvania campus. The benefits of this organization on campus will include peer to peer discussions, activities, and networking. The benefit of the organization in the community will include community service projects, community engagement, and raise awareness and support for community causes. The primary purpose of the National Society of Leadership and Success is to build leaders who make a better world and to develop students academically, personally, and professionally. ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP Section 1 – The Clarion Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success is open to all Clarion University students of all class standings with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In order to officially join, there is no set number of meetings to be attended. Questions regarding the organization can be directed to the advisors or any member of the executive board, however membership is offered through invitations rather than applications. Section 2 – Members will pay a one-time fee of $95 upon joining the Society in accordance with the national requirements. Section 3 – Once a member has paid their membership fee, they are a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success for life. There are no conditions under which a member may be dismissed from the Society. ARTICLE IV – DUTIES AND ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICERS Section 1 – The executive board shall include up to ten positions, with President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and SNT Coordinator being staple positions. If necessary, one person may hold two similar positions such as Events Chair and Fundraising Chair, so long as neither position is President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, or SNT Coordinator. The positions and duties are as follows: President: ● Oversee chapter ● Facilitate executive board ● Contact National Office when necessary Vice President: ● Act for President in his/her absence or request, or in the event the President is temporarily unable to serve ● Facilitate club meetings ● Participate in Student President Conference Calls when President is unavailable ● Oversee committee chairs by providing them with needed tools and resources, as well as holding them accountable for their goals Secretary ● ● ● ● Record minutes at executive board meetings and club meetings Take attendance at Orientation, Leadership Training Day, and Speaker Events Enter attendance online in Members Area for aforementioned events Participate in Student President Conference Calls when President and Vice President are unavailable Treasurer ● ● ● ● ● Manage CSA account for chapter, with President and Advisor Attend any necessary Student Senate or CSA financial meetings Create and manage budget for National Dues and any local expenses Work with Fundraising Chair to assess needed funds to support chapter Take lead in collecting and following up on local dues, if applicable SNT Coordinator ● ● ● ● ● Reserve rooms for first three (3) SNT meetings for each group Oversee groups meeting every other week (at least) Room reservations should be confirmed at least one week before meetings Collect attendance from SNT groups after each meeting Send reminders to SNT members to submit reflections online ● Help facilitate SNT meetings for each group ● Review SNT Meeting guide Publicity Chair ● Creatively advertise Society and events ● Work to maintain content for Society chapter’s social media accounts ● Customize press releases for school newspaper Fundraising Chair ● Develop fundraisers for chapter ● Fundraiser Events Community Service Chair • • • Develop at least 2 community service events per year Work with members to create and plan events Oversee event Events Chair ● Reserve rooms and coordinate setup for events ● Order food, if necessary ● Plan and implement social events Membership Outreach Coordinator ● Request a table or booth at campus events ● Send email reminders regarding upcoming events and scholarship/award deadlines Section 2 – The executive board members shall be decided by a vote of the members of the chapter. The vote shall be held at the end of each spring semester during a meeting, or as needed. The votes shall be counted by either the current secretary or a party not running for an executive board position, depending on the standing of the current secretary. Section 3 – The majority vote that will decide the winner of elections shall be at least 51% of members. ARTICLE V – ROLE OF CAMPUS ADVISOR Section 1 – The advisor is selected by the organization president with input from the organization executive board. The role of the campus advisor is to oversee the organization and assure that the organization is operating under standards that Clarion University of Pennsylvania requires and are also in accordance with the National Society of Leadership and Success. Section 2 – The advisor has the power to plan events, if necessary, intervene in operations, plan fundraising events, act as a liaison between the Society and the community, and contact the National Office. ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS Section 1 – Executive board will hold meetings biweekly, that will follow biweekly club meetings. For members, we will hold events in accordance with the required steps for induction. Section 2 – In order for an executive board meeting to be considered an official meeting, over 50% of the members must be present, meaning at least 6 of 10 members must be present. Section 3 – The majority shall stand at 51% for the Society. Section 4 – Executive board meetings, held biweekly, will be conducted using the Parliamentary procedure. Section 5 – Special meetings will be called by the president of the organization if necessary. A notice should be given at least a week prior to the meeting. It does not need to be decided upon. Members should be notified via email or phone call/text message when applicable. ARTICLE VII – FINANCES AND FUNDING Section 1 – The chapter must pay dues to the National Office yearly. The amount of these dues is $3,250. Section 2 – Funds can be requested from CSA. The treasurer will present our intended budget at the annual CSA budget meeting. ARTICLE VIII – AMENDING, SUSPENDING, AND ACCEPTING Should any circumstances arise that require an amendment to the Bylaws, the Executive Board shall vote on the amendment. All changes to the Bylaws must be approved by the Student Senate, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and the President of Clarion University. ARTICLE IX – RATIFICATION These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by the members of the Clarion University chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success and following the approval of the Student Senate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, the vice president for student and university affairs, and the president of Clarion University. Last changes by Taylor Mahan on 11/24/2020.