Habitat for Humanity
BYLAWS
ARTICLE 1.-NAME.
The name of this organization shall be Habitat for Humanity of Clarion University.
ARTICLE 2.- PURPOSE
Habitat for Humanity will be formed in order to allow students to help within the
surrounding community in various ways. The benefits of this club include forming a
stronger connection with the community and allowing Clarion University students to
work in the surrounding community.
ARTICLE 3.- MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Habitat for Humanity has no policy regarding membership and participation is open to
any student who is interested in its activities. Active members of the Campus Chapter
shall be composed of students, faculty, administrators, staff and others who are involved
with campus life and activities. Meeting attendance is not mandatory, but is highly
encouraged. Those interested in membership should talk to a member of the Executive
Board.

Section 2.
Membership dues for the Campus Chapter shall be $5.00 per semester. These funds shall
be used primarily for expenses required to keep the members informed about the needs
and opportunities with Habitat for Humanity.

ARTICLE 4.- DUTIES AND ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICERS.
Section 1.
Officer positions will include:
President
Role will include overseeing that all duties are fulfilled by the officers,
Keeping in touch with our affiliate (Dubois), facilitating all meetings, and
planning the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge. The president
shall serve as the chief operating officer of the organization.
Vice President
Vice President will work with the president in seeing that all duties are
fulfilled. Facilitates in organizing the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate
Challenge trip.
Treasurer

The treasurer will be responsible for collecting dues, communicating with
CSA, setting up and running all fundraising events.
Secretary
Secretary is responsible for completing the Campus Chapter Annual
Report, sending out e-mails to all members that includes the information
covered in the meetings, and managing the work project sign-up sheets.
The secretary is responsible for preparing a newsletter which informs the
members of the organization about what is going on. They will keep a
roster of all of the members in the organization.
Public Relations
Public Relations is responsible for designing and posting posters. They
will also plan at least one advocacy events on campus per semester.
Section 2.
Nominations will be held annually during the second week of April and elections
will be carried out at the following meeting. A student will hold their position
unless they fail to fulfill their duties outlined in the bylaws. Elections will be ran
by the current president and vice president. The process will be as followed:
a. Student must be nominated by two other members of the organization
1. In order to be nominated the student must be an active member
of the organization for at least one school year and be in good
academic standing.
b. The nominated students would then be reviewed by the current
officers. The current officers would then vote for each position,
wherein a simple majority of votes will elect a new leader
Section 3.
Unless otherwise noted in this document, a quorum is required for all issues brought to
vote. A quorum is defined as 50% of the attendees of good standing plus one.

ARTICLE 5.-ROLE OF CAMPUS ADVISOR.
Section 1.
The faculty advisor shall be selected by the officers and asked to serve for a term of one
school year.
Section 2.
The faculty advisor will not be required to attend general or leadership meetings. He/she
may attend either, and participate to the degree that he or she is able. The faculty advisor
will serve as a resource for over-all direction, and advise on plans made by the officers.

ARTICLE 6.-MEETINGS.
Section 1.

Regular meetings will be held biweekly for fall semester and weekly during the spring
semester, for all who are interested
Section 2.
Unless otherwise noted in this document, a quorum is required for all issues brought to
vote. A quorum is defined as 50% of the attendees of good standing plus one.
Section 3.
A majority will consist of 50% of attendees of good standing plus one.
Section 4.
Meetings shall be conducted by the officers.
Section 5.
Special meetings: Who calls them? What type of notice must be given prior to
them? Must this be voted upon? How will members be notified?
Special meetings may be called whenever necessary by the Officers. Students will be
notified by email and or group message at least 24 hours in advance.
ARTICLE 7.-FINANCES AND FUNDING.
Section 1.
Members will be asked to pay $5.00 each semester and this will be due by the second
week of each semester to the treasurer.

Section 2.
When possible, and in accordance with campus policy, Habitat for Humanity will solicit
university funding for the organization.

Section 3.
Habitat for Humanity will be a self-supporting through fundraising activities. We will
participate in various fundraising events throughout the year to help defer the cost of its
activities.

ARTICLE 8.-AMENDING, SUSPENDING, AND ACCEPTING.

This article will discuss how the Bylaws can be changed. It will define what vote of the
organization's membership is needed in order to change the Bylaws. This article should also
define all conditions under which the Bylaws can be changed.
All changes to the Bylaws must be approved by the Student Senate, the Vice President of
Student Affairs, and the President of Clarion University. This must also be stated in the Bylaws.
The constitution may only be amended by the direct supervision of the Officers and the Faculty
Advisor. All amendments must be voted on by the Officers. Amendment votes must pass by a
two-thirds majority.

ARTICLE 9.-RATIFICATION.
These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by the members of
Habitat for Humanity and following the approval of the Student Senate of Clarion University of
Pennsylvania, the vice president for student & university affairs, and the president of Clarion
University.