Clarion University
Clarion, PA
CURE CUP Bylaws
Article I: Name of Organization
This name of this organization shall be CURE CUP and is affiliated with CURE
International, which is a non-profit organization that operates charitable hospitals
and programs in 29 countries worldwide where patients experience the lifechanging message of God’s love for them, receiving surgical treatment
regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity. CURE International’s website is
www.cure.org.
Article II: Purpose
The purpose of CURE at Clarion University shall be to provide financial support
for CURE International to treat patients in underserved areas whose physical
disabilities can be corrected or alleviated through medical intervention, while
praying for their recovery, and provide the opportunity to attend trips to CURE’s
locations abroad. This organization will empower students to make a lasting
difference in the lives of children who need healing.
Article III: Membership
1. Membership Requirements
a. Membership in this organization means you are a regularly
enrolled student at Clarion University. There are no other
requirements and every member has equal rights and
privileges.
b. Nobody will be denied of membership because of their race,
age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or national
origin.
2. Membership Restrictions
a. Active members can only participate in meetings, be elected,
vote or represent the organization.
3. Membership Classifications
a. Active Member

i. To be an active member, student must attend meetings
regularly and participate in events
ii. Includes: registered students, graduate students and
faculty advisor
b. Alumni Membership
i. Graduates of Clarion University
c. Associate Membership
i. Includes: registered students, faculty/staff, alumni,
organization sponsor
d. Faculty Membership
i. Current professors or teaching personnel at Clarion
University
e. Honorary Membership
i. May include anyone the organization chooses
f. Other membership classes can be created

Article IV: Officers
1. President (Executive Director)
a. Presides over club meetings
b. Main representative of CURE CUP that is responsible for
maintaining positive relations with sponsors and the
community
2. Vice President (Spiritual Chair)
a. Assumes responsibilities of President when he/she is
unavailable
b. Contacts club members with upcoming events
3. Treasurer (Fundraising Chair)
a. Responsible for all club finances
b. Remains in contact with beneficiaries
4. Portal Admin (Awareness Chair)

a. Keeps website and social media sites up to date
b. Promote CURE on campus with creative ideas
5. Secretary (Speaking Chair)
a. Records minutes of club meetings
b. Sends letters to sponsors club members with upcoming
event info
c. Speaks to organizations on campus to promote more
awareness
6. Special Events Chair
a. Plans events for each semester
b. Organizes entertainment, food, games, logistics for events
7. Team Member Chair
a. Emails club members about meetings and events
b. Encourages students to become a member of CURE CUP
c. Answers questions for new members
8. CUREKids Chair
a. Sending out get well cards and bringing awareness to the
idea
b. Update chapter on the 10 kids we are funding
c. Praying for the children
9. Photography Chair
a. Take pictures at all events
b. Creates videos throughout the year
Article V: Meetings
1. Vice President is responsible for scheduling regular meetings.
2. President is responsible for conducting regular meetings.
3. Regular meetings should occur bi-weekly.
4. Officers have the authority to call special meetings.
5. Club members and officers will be notified of special meetings
through email.

6. Nominations and Elections
a. Nominations will take place one month before spring
semester is finished
b. Elections will take place the second to last meeting of the
year
7. Voting
a. Only active members can vote
b. Votes will be cast ballot
c. Votes will be counted by President
d. There must be a majority vote to win an election
Article VI: Quorum
1. Quorum shall be 60% of the active membership.

Article VII: Amendments
1. This constitution can be amended at any chapter meeting by a
two-thirds vote of the members present and voting. The notice
of amendment has to be given in the previous meeting.
Article VIII: Ratification
1. This constitution was voted on and approved by the members of
CURE CUP.