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 $85 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 twelve positions. If necessary, one
person may hold two similar positions such as Society Events Chair and Social Events Chair, so
long as neither position is President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, SNT Coordinator, or
IT 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
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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
● Create bank account for chapter, either on campus or at a local bank with
President and Advisor(s)
● Attend any necessary Student Senate 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
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Reserve rooms for first three (3) SNT meetings for each group
Schedule groups to meet 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 first SNT meetings for each group
● Review SNT Meeting guide

Publicity Chair
● Creatively advertise Society and events
● Work with IT Coordinator to maintain content for Society chapter’s social media
accounts
● Customize press releases for school newspaper
Fundraising Chair
● Develop fundraisers for chapter
● Fundraiser Events
IT Chair
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Create chapter e-mail address
Apply for address with school
Work with Publicity Chair to create chapter website
Create social media accounts for the chapter
Work with IT and AV departments on campus
Make sure all events are provided with proper IT equipment

Society Events Chair
● Reserve rooms and coordinate setup for events
● Order food, if necessary
Social Events Chair
● Plan and implement social events
● Order food, if necessary
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 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 7 of 12 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 $2,800.
Section 2 – Funds can be requested from Student Senate. The treasurer will present our
intended budget at the yearly Student Senate 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.