Clarion University
Eagles Nest

Constitution

Article I – Name
The name or this organization shall be The Eagles Nest of Clarion University.

Article II – Purpose
The “Eagles Nest” campus spirit group will be comprised of students from Clarion
University. Its goal is to promote student participation, spirit, and a positive game
environment at home athletic events. Its mission is to promote pride at Golden Eagle
athletics by creating an exciting atmosphere and imposing home field advantage, while
reflecting the values of being a Division II and I institution. Its purpose is to be loud; and
a loud student spirit section can influence a game in many ways. The Eagles Nest plans
to be a large group of visible, die-hard Golden Eagle fans that receive the most desired
section of seats at home athletic events. To create this environment that is both loud
and unified, we will require the Eagles Nest members to wear their Eagles Nest t-shirts
while at games or have chest/face painted.
Article III – Membership
Section 1 -- The qualifications to be a member of The Eagles Nest will be that the
member is a currently enrolled student of Clarion University. There will be bi-weekly
meeting in the fall and monthly meetings in the spring. A student can talk to the
Executive Committee or Advisor about membership.
Section 2 – There will be no membership fee for this organization.
Section 3 – Dismissal from the organization: removal by University officials at an
athletic event, intoxicated at athletic event/causing problems etc.

Article IV – Duties and elections of officers
Section 1 – Officers and descriptions
President – The president will act as chairperson of the executive board. The will
preside at all meetings of The Eagles Nest. The president will maintain power to
appoint all committee chairpersons and shall present all motions to the acting
body.
Vice President – The Vice President’s duties shall be to preside at all meetings
and functions that the President is not present. The vice president will also take
over the position of president if needed.
Secretary – The secretary will be responsible for the documentation of minutes
at meetings. The secretary will be in charge of roll call at meetings and also be in
charge of communication between members.
Treasurer – The treasurer will be responsible for all financial affairs regarding the
organization.
Section 2 – Election process
All officers shall be elected by a majority vote of eligible voting members of The
Eagles Nest. Elections will take place at the last meeting of the spring semester.
The President will take nominations from the floor, the nomination process must
be closed and the movement seconded. The nominated parties will be allowed
to vote.
Section 3 – Majority vote
There will be a simple majority to assure a fair election.
Article V – Role of campus advisor
Section 1 – The advisor will be selected by the organization. The advisors job will be to
offer guidance, assistance and advise pertaining to the operations of the organization.
Section 2 – The power the advisor has is limited to the guidance, assistance and advising
pertaining to the operations of the organization. The advisor will also have to power to
dismiss any individual from the group on grounds stated in Article 3 Section3.

Article VI – Meetings
Section 1 – Meetings will be held bi-weekly starting the first week of class during the fall
semester. During the spring semester we will have monthly meetings starting the first
week of the spring semester.
Section 2 – A quorum will consist of the Executive Committee and 10 members of the
organization.
Section 3 – A simple majority will be in effect.
Section 4 – Robert’s Rules will be the procedure to conduct a meeting.
Section 5 – The Advisor, President or Vice President will call a special meeting. There
will be at least two days notice for this special meeting and will not require a vote to call
the special meeting. The members will be notified via email or test message.
Article VII – Finances and Funding
Section 1 – The will be no dues.
Section 2 – We will request funds from Student Senate.
Section 3 – The organization will be self-supporting by having fund-raising activities.
Article VIII – Amending, Suspending, and Accepting
The constitution is binding to all members of The Eagles Nest but the constitution is not
binding unto itself. Amendments to the constitution may be proposed in writing by any
voting member of The Eagles Nest at any meeting at which 2/3 of the voting members is
present. These amendments will be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting
of the executive committee or other officer grouping. Proposed amendments will
become effective following approval of two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of active
members.
Article IX – Ratification
These bylaws, and its amendments, shall be effective upon ratification by the members
of The Eagles Nest and following the approval of the Student Senate of Clarion
University.