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Clarion Forkman Ultimate
Article I – Name
The name of this organization shall be Clarion Forkman Ultimate: the Ultimate Frisbee club of
Clarion University.
Article II – Purpose
The Club was formed so that Clarion would have a frisbee team to compete against other
schools, as well as give students who have an interest in the sport the opportunity to improve their skills
and also compete on a higher level. Being a part of the Club will give students awareness of this sport as
well as further them athletically.
Article III – Membership
1. Section 1
a. The Club will be open to any student who expresses interest in participating in practices
and tournaments.
b. Everyone who submits proof of medical insurance to the President of the Club will be
allowed to participate in practices and tournaments with the team.
2. Section 2
a. Members of the Club will be expected to pay for the following items
i. Personal jersey set: Home jersey, Away jersey, Pair of shorts
ii. USA Ultimate registration required by all players to participate in the sanctioned
Ultimate season as well as the College Series. (ie. Conference Championships,
Regional Championships, and National Championships)
3. Section 3
a. Conditions for dismissal from the Club can include: severe misconduct on the field such
as fighting with opposing teams, fighting with teammates, failure to attend practices, or
failure to attend tournaments. If the occasion such as these arise, the President and
Vice President will discuss the person’s conduct and the best way to handle it. If the
player has a record of such behavior, the President and Vice President have the power
to discuss termination of that player from the team. If the player had no prior record of
such behavior, the President and Vice President have the power to discuss other
methods of disciplinary actions.
Article IV – Duties and Elections
1. Section 1
a. Positions of office in the Club include the President, Vice President, Treasurer,
Secretary, USA Ultimate Representative, and Community Service Representative.
i. President – Will act as head coach of the team, running practices and
developing players. Duties also include scheduling tournaments, speaking
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
with other team representatives, collecting and turning in team information
(insurance cards, schedule, funding request, etc…), controlling RSO email
account as well as CU Connect and other forms of advertising, and the team’s
impression to the community.
Vice President – Will act as an assistant coach and aid in the running of
practices. Duties also include running practice when the President cannot be
there, organize the purchasing of discs and other materials needed, control
fundraisers, and take over the duties of the President if he/she cannot fulfill
them.
Treasurer – Will be in charge of all funding of the club. Duties will also include
submitting all payment requests, paying tournament hosts, budgeting the
tournaments in our season, and keep track of any money earned through
fundraisers.
Secretary – Will be in charge of keeping track of all that is said at meetings.
Any ideas shared and plans made should be recorded by the secretary.
USA Ultimate Representative – Will be in charge of keeping up with the
changing rules and regulations of USA Ultimate. Duties will also include
submitting an official roster to USA Ultimate and make sure all players are
registered through USA Ultimate by the correct date.
Community Service Representative – Will be in charge of planning the Club’s
charity tournament in the spring: Perk’s Fest. Duties will include planning the
tournament, and donating all proceeds to the American Cancer Society.
2. Section 2
a. Elections to fill the officer positions will be held annually in the final week of the spring
semester.
b. At the opening of a new election, the interested party needs to announce that they
want to run for a position prior to the election meeting. Individuals must be
nominated for a position, in which case they have the opportunity to accept or decline
the nomination. If they accept, their name will be placed on the ballot. All nominees
must make a speech explaining why they would like the position.
c. The election begins when the President tallies all votes for each position. Whichever
candidate has the most votes will win the position. If there is a tie, the President will
be the deciding vote.
i. Every officer holds his or her position for the entire school year.
ii. If the Club feels an officer is not fulfilling his or her duties, it can call an
impeachment and re-election with a 2/3 majority vote.
Article V – Role of the Faculty Advisor
1. Section 1
a. The Advisor is selected based on the interest of an eligible faculty member. The Advisor
with the most to offer the Club should be selected. The Advisor has the power to veto
payment requests, request a schedule, advise in disciplinary actions, and aid in
fundraisers.
2. Section 2
a. The Advisor does not have any power in the Club other than the power that is stated in
Section 1.
Article VI – Funding and Financing
1. Section 1
a. The Club requests official funding from the Students Senate and CSA organization which
is used for entrances to tournaments and travel costs.
b. This account will be monitored by the treasurer.
2. Section 2
a. Fundraising will occur over the course of the school year. The frequency and types of
fundraisers will be determined by the officers from year to year.
Article VII – Season
The Club will hold two seasons in a given school year, having one occurring in each semester.
The fall semester is a showcase season with scrimmages against other schools as a way to teach the
game to new players, and get older players practice for the spring. The spring semester will be the
sanctioned season through USA Ultimate.
1. Section 1
a. USA Ultimate is the official governing body of the sport of Ultimate. Through this body
are the sanctioned tournaments of the spring semester. After playing a sanctioned
season, the Club will receive a national rank, and begin the College Series, which
involves Conference Championships, Regional Championships, and the National
Championships. Clarion will participate in the Division III College Series.
Article VIII – Amending
If a change is suggested, and the officers of the Club find the change to be feasible, the change
will be put to a vote at a team meeting. If a 2/3 majority agree to the change, it will be amended in the
Constitution by the President.
Article I – Name
The name of this organization shall be Clarion Forkman Ultimate: the Ultimate Frisbee club of
Clarion University.
Article II – Purpose
The Club was formed so that Clarion would have a frisbee team to compete against other
schools, as well as give students who have an interest in the sport the opportunity to improve their skills
and also compete on a higher level. Being a part of the Club will give students awareness of this sport as
well as further them athletically.
Article III – Membership
1. Section 1
a. The Club will be open to any student who expresses interest in participating in practices
and tournaments.
b. Everyone who submits proof of medical insurance to the President of the Club will be
allowed to participate in practices and tournaments with the team.
2. Section 2
a. Members of the Club will be expected to pay for the following items
i. Personal jersey set: Home jersey, Away jersey, Pair of shorts
ii. USA Ultimate registration required by all players to participate in the sanctioned
Ultimate season as well as the College Series. (ie. Conference Championships,
Regional Championships, and National Championships)
3. Section 3
a. Conditions for dismissal from the Club can include: severe misconduct on the field such
as fighting with opposing teams, fighting with teammates, failure to attend practices, or
failure to attend tournaments. If the occasion such as these arise, the President and
Vice President will discuss the person’s conduct and the best way to handle it. If the
player has a record of such behavior, the President and Vice President have the power
to discuss termination of that player from the team. If the player had no prior record of
such behavior, the President and Vice President have the power to discuss other
methods of disciplinary actions.
Article IV – Duties and Elections
1. Section 1
a. Positions of office in the Club include the President, Vice President, Treasurer,
Secretary, USA Ultimate Representative, and Community Service Representative.
i. President – Will act as head coach of the team, running practices and
developing players. Duties also include scheduling tournaments, speaking
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
with other team representatives, collecting and turning in team information
(insurance cards, schedule, funding request, etc…), controlling RSO email
account as well as CU Connect and other forms of advertising, and the team’s
impression to the community.
Vice President – Will act as an assistant coach and aid in the running of
practices. Duties also include running practice when the President cannot be
there, organize the purchasing of discs and other materials needed, control
fundraisers, and take over the duties of the President if he/she cannot fulfill
them.
Treasurer – Will be in charge of all funding of the club. Duties will also include
submitting all payment requests, paying tournament hosts, budgeting the
tournaments in our season, and keep track of any money earned through
fundraisers.
Secretary – Will be in charge of keeping track of all that is said at meetings.
Any ideas shared and plans made should be recorded by the secretary.
USA Ultimate Representative – Will be in charge of keeping up with the
changing rules and regulations of USA Ultimate. Duties will also include
submitting an official roster to USA Ultimate and make sure all players are
registered through USA Ultimate by the correct date.
Community Service Representative – Will be in charge of planning the Club’s
charity tournament in the spring: Perk’s Fest. Duties will include planning the
tournament, and donating all proceeds to the American Cancer Society.
2. Section 2
a. Elections to fill the officer positions will be held annually in the final week of the spring
semester.
b. At the opening of a new election, the interested party needs to announce that they
want to run for a position prior to the election meeting. Individuals must be
nominated for a position, in which case they have the opportunity to accept or decline
the nomination. If they accept, their name will be placed on the ballot. All nominees
must make a speech explaining why they would like the position.
c. The election begins when the President tallies all votes for each position. Whichever
candidate has the most votes will win the position. If there is a tie, the President will
be the deciding vote.
i. Every officer holds his or her position for the entire school year.
ii. If the Club feels an officer is not fulfilling his or her duties, it can call an
impeachment and re-election with a 2/3 majority vote.
Article V – Role of the Faculty Advisor
1. Section 1
a. The Advisor is selected based on the interest of an eligible faculty member. The Advisor
with the most to offer the Club should be selected. The Advisor has the power to veto
payment requests, request a schedule, advise in disciplinary actions, and aid in
fundraisers.
2. Section 2
a. The Advisor does not have any power in the Club other than the power that is stated in
Section 1.
Article VI – Funding and Financing
1. Section 1
a. The Club requests official funding from the Students Senate and CSA organization which
is used for entrances to tournaments and travel costs.
b. This account will be monitored by the treasurer.
2. Section 2
a. Fundraising will occur over the course of the school year. The frequency and types of
fundraisers will be determined by the officers from year to year.
Article VII – Season
The Club will hold two seasons in a given school year, having one occurring in each semester.
The fall semester is a showcase season with scrimmages against other schools as a way to teach the
game to new players, and get older players practice for the spring. The spring semester will be the
sanctioned season through USA Ultimate.
1. Section 1
a. USA Ultimate is the official governing body of the sport of Ultimate. Through this body
are the sanctioned tournaments of the spring semester. After playing a sanctioned
season, the Club will receive a national rank, and begin the College Series, which
involves Conference Championships, Regional Championships, and the National
Championships. Clarion will participate in the Division III College Series.
Article VIII – Amending
If a change is suggested, and the officers of the Club find the change to be feasible, the change
will be put to a vote at a team meeting. If a 2/3 majority agree to the change, it will be amended in the
Constitution by the President.