Clarion Green Team
BYLAWS

ARTICLE 1-NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Clarion 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 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 of Pennsylvania has taken to
become a more environment-friendly university. This will provide the opportunity for us to teach others
oncampus that are not aware of the many eco-friendly aspects of our campus.
ARTICLE 3-MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. People interested in joining the Clarion Green Team must have an interest in environmental
issues, 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 treasurer, secretary, vice president, and president. There
will also be committees and committee heads that will handle certain aspects of the club. The
committees are: The Event Team, Public Relationships Team, and Community Service Team. 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. Vice President will
have the responsibilities of helping other officers or committee heads with any problems, and must

keep track of the jobs assigned to the different committees. 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 Event Team is in charge of organizing and thinking of fundraisers and other similar events on
campus. They will work closely with the Community Service Team. The Community Service Team is in
charge of 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 Team 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. Although members of the club can join their desired team, all members will
have the opportunity to participate in any event, fundraiser, or trip that is organized.
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 Running Club will meet three times a 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.
ARTICLE 7
Section 1. There will not be initial dues for members
Section 2. Funds may be requested form 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
Running 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.