Constitution/Bylaws

Article 3: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1:
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Minimum of 2.7 GPA
Must make at least one practice per week, (must attend 75% of practices total)
No class standing or major restrictions
Female only, must be a University student
Must audition in front of Exec. Board

Section 2:
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5$ membership fees to cover the cost of music and other necessary expenses

Section 3: DISMISSAL
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3 Strike Policy: Absences, inability to pay fees, grades
o At beginning of each semester, submit your grades to the academic chair (first semester freshman
now included). If you fail to achieve a 2.7 in a semester, that will result in a strike and you will be
put on probation for that semester.
o If you fail
Probation: Having one of three strikes; member may still attend practices, but may not perform until the
semester following and issue is resolved
Suspension: Having two of three strikes
Failing to comply with all three will result in immediate dismissal.
Once dismissed, you may not rejoin.
All performances are mandatory, unless unplanned. Allowed to miss scheduled performances with a valid
excuse. Valid excuses include: personal emergency, illness, class, work. Failure to attend performances
without valid excuse will lead to dismissal

Article 4: DUTIES AND ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICERS
Section 1: Officers
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President: Connects with community
Vice President: Assists President with duties
Treasurer: Manages money
Secretary: Minutes, attendance
Academic Chair: Manages grades, oversees members on probation/suspension
Social Chair: Social media connections, plan social events with other campus organizations

Section 2: Elections:
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Occur at end of each spring semester
All members vote, majority wins
Must be a member for one year in order to run and must give brief speech prior to being nominated

Article 5: ROLE OF CAMPUS ADVISOR
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Sought out by members of group
Assists us in music process, finds music for us, teaches, and observes and directs group as a whole
Looks over group, looks over auditions
Gives suggestions, but group ultimately makes decision
Should conduct sessions
Has musical experience/training

Article 6: MEETINGS
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28 meetings a semester, 2 per week
All executive board must be present in order to make a decision, 80% of group also needs to be there
When a vote is taken, if more than half of the group votes for it, majority rules and motion will be made.
Basic parliamentary procedures
Any member can call a meeting; 12 hours notice must be given prior to meeting
No vote required; can be notified of special meeting by email

Article 7: FINANCES AND FUNDING
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5$ dues, funds may be requested in event of reaching competitive status
Until we reach a time where we reach competitive status, we will fund individually

Article 8: AMENDING, SUSPENDING, AND ACCEPTING
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2/3 of a vote is needed in order to change the bylaws
Bylaws will not be changed unless the majority feels the need to amend a law

Article 9: RATIFICATION
These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by the members of CUP-ellas 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.