Clarion University Green Team
BYLAWS
ARTICLE 1 – Name
The name of this organization will be the Clarion University Green Team.
ARTICLE 2 – Purpose
This club is being created for students who have the desire to learn about and
contribute to the environment. Members will be able to gain experience working with the
environment and other students through recycling projects, outdoor cleanups,
environmental awareness programs, and fundraisers. This club will provide both
environmental and non-environmental majors with the opportunity to make a difference
and impact on the world by learning what they can do and teaching others what they
learn.
The purpose of the Clarion University Green Team is to make an impact on how
people look at the environment and to teach them what they can do to help. They will be
given the tools and knowledge to better function in the future in terms of environmental
and societal changes.
Members will be able to learn about the steps that Clarion University has taken to
become a more environment-friendly university. This will provide the opportunity for us
to teach others on campus that are not aware of the many eco-friendly aspects of our
campus.
ARTICLE 3 – Membership
Section 1. People interested in joining the Clarion University Green Team must
have an interest in environmental issues, a willingness to work outside, GPA of 2.5 or
above, and must attend at least one meeting per month.
Section 2. There will be no membership fees.
Section 3. Members may be dismissed for any of the following reasons: hazing,
misconduct, the lack of participation in any fundraisers that may occur, or the violation
of the bylaws.
ARTICLE 4 – Duties and Elections of the Officers
Section 1. The officer positions will include a President, Vice President,
Secretary, and Treasurer. There will also be individual positions that will handle certain
aspects of the club. The positions include: The Public Relationships Chair and The
Community Service Chair. The Treasurer will have the responsibilities of handling
money used to buy shirts, flyers, and any money obtained from fundraising. The
Secretary position will be responsible for taking attendance, notes of meetings, and
sending out email notices concerning meeting times and locations. The Vice President
will have the responsibilities of helping other officers with any problems and must keep
track of the jobs assigned to members. The President will have the responsibility of
submitting space requests for club events, the oversight of the club’s activities and
events, aiding the other government positions in any nature, and making sure the club
maintains a positive and friendly attitude toward one another. The Community Service

Chair oversees participation in events off campus such as cleanups, participation with
surrounding schools, and any other kind of event that is purely for education or
volunteering purposes. These events will not occur with the intention of raising money.
The Public Relations Chair will have the responsibilities of creating flyers, distributing
these flyers, promoting the club on campus, and anything else that is needed for
advertising the club. All members will have an opportunity to participate in all events,
fundraisers, and other related responsibilities with the club.
Section 2. Elections will occur once a year. The President form the previous year
will run the elections. If a new president is chosen, then they will gain the responsibilities
of overseeing the elections. If an elected person chooses to step down from their
position mid-year, an election will occur to replace the spot that needs filled
Section 3. Elections will be determined by the majority to assure a fair election.
ARTICLE 5 - Role of Campus Advisor
Section1. The advisor is selected based on their interest in the environment and
teaching. Their job is to oversee that there are no problems in the club and that the
bylaws are followed.
Section2. The advisor’s role is to help and advise us concerning club matters.
ARTICLE 6 - Meetings
Section 1. The club will meet once per week.
Section 2. At least three people must be at a meeting to make it valid.
Section 3. Any decisions that occur during a meeting will be reached by majority.
Section 4. Meetings will be called to order by the president. Then matters
concerning fundraisers and events will be discussed, followed by suggestions from
members of ideas for new programs, etc.
Section 5. Special meetings will be decided by the President. This decision must
be approved by the Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Secretary will notify
members by email, no later than a day before the meeting.
ARTICLE 7
Section 1. There will not be initial dues for members
Section 2. Funds may be requested from Student Senate to aid the club’s
activities if necessary.
Section 3. The club will be as self-supporting as possible through fundraising
activities.
ARTICLE 8
A majority of the members must be reached in order to change any Bylaws. If
any member feels as though a Bylaw should be changed, they must resent their
concern to the President, who will then lead a vote on whether a change should occur.
All changes to the Bylaws must then be approved by the Student Senate, the Vice
President of Student Affairs, and the President of Clarion University.

ARTICLE 9
These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by
the members of the club 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.