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Clarion University Bachelor of Science Nursing Club
Constitution & Bylaws
Last revised: 10/06/2020 | Last approved: 2018
Article 1: NAME
- Clarion University Bachelor of Science Nursing Club
Article 2: PURPOSE
- To educate and collaborate with the community on health awareness and provide
extracurricular experience and leadership opportunities to Nursing Students while
improving education and providing service.
Article 3: MEMBERSHIP
- Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Must complete at least four (4) hours of community
service per semester. Seniors must only complete two (2) hours of service due to clinicals.
Must participate in two fundraisers a semester. Buyouts and minimum purchases will vary
with fundraisers. Must be a student of Clarion University and be interested in the
Healthcare Field. Any major can join this club.
- If a member fails to meet membership requirements, they will initially receive one (1)
warning. If the member continues to fail to meet membership requirements, they will be
dismissed from the club without further notice. If a dismissed member has money in their
individual account, the funds will be donated to the overall club fund.
Article 4: DUTIES AND ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICERS
Section 1:
- The President will be responsible for leading all meetings and overseeing all club
activities. They will be in charge of calling Special Meetings and will report to the club
advisor all complications and/or progress that may arise within the club.
- The Vice President takes over the President's duties when the President is not present
or is unable to meet the requirements of their office. They are responsible for ensuring
that all qualifications of members are met and that members positively represent the club.
- The Secretary must record all meetings, take attendance, contact all members when
needed, and inform members of upcoming events. All new members will report to this
officer.
- The Treasurer must track, record, and deposit all money to club account. Anything
financial will be reported to this officer. This individual maintains records of all fundraising
done by the club.
- The Fundraiser Chair will oversee all fundraisers conducted by BSN Club and serve as
the main contact person for all ideas and questions.
- All officers have the authority to assist another officer as requested by that officer.
- Officers have the authority to meet and vote on policy changes at any time; including
members in voting is optional and up to the discretion of the officers.
Section 2:
- Elections of new officers will be held during the first meeting of the spring semester of
each academic year. New officers should take office the following semester or at the most
convenient date after the election. Officers will be elected by majority vote and those who
are absent must have pre arranged means of communication. The advisor will supervise
all voting. All candidates must be active members of the club and in good standing.
Section 3:
- All written ballots will be counted by the advisor to prevent discrepancy.
Article 6: ATTENDANCE
Section 1:
- If a member fails to remain active, participating in activities or attending meetings, this
will result in dismissal from the club.
Section 2:
-All club members have the ability to, and are encouraged to, make suggestions for new
events and fundraisers; the proposing member can then choose to take charge of the
event or allow the officers to appoint another member as leader if the proposing member
does not want to lead the event of fundraiser.
Article 6: ROLE OF CLUB ADVISOR
Section 1:
- Advisor will be elected by majority vote. They will also count ballots, oversee elections
and club meetings, and resolve any undisputed issues that the President cannot handle.
Section 2:
- The Advisor will only oversee issues, assist when needed, supervise events, and ensure
equality and congruence among the group.
Article 7: MEETINGS
Section 1:
- There will be a minimum of two (2) meetings each month during the semester. The
length of the meeting with be counted as service hours to the members that attend.
Members will also receive a ticket for every meeting that will be placed into an end of
semester raffle.
Section 2:
- The minimum number of members that must attend each meeting is five.
Section 3:
- Introduction, attendance, summary of minutes of last meeting, summary of what will be
discussed, any questions or comments, ideas from committees will be presented, time of
voting, attendance, and adjourn the meeting.
Section 4:
- Special Meetings can be called by the President and require no voting or opinion from
other members. The secretary will be required to inform members of this special meeting
via email at least 24-hours in advance. Special Meetings may also be held by just the four
officers for smaller issues. These meetings must be pre-approved and monitored by the
club Advisor. These meetings may also not require all four officers if approved by the club
Advisor.
Article 8: FUNDRAISERS
Section I:
-Members are not required to participate in fundraisers when classes are being held
remotely.
(Participation is defined as selling a minimum of amount of product that will be determined
based on the fundraiser. Buyouts will also be determined based on the fundraiser. A
member can do one (1) buy-out each academic year.)
Section 2:
- The senior class of every academic year will participate in a fundraiser during the fall
semester that will raise money for the pinning ceremony held in the spring semester.
***If the member sells product, 40% of the profit will benefit the mutual club fund; 60%
of the profits will benefit the individual seller. However, if the member does a buyout,
all profits benefit the mutual club fund. All profits will be stored in Clarion Student
Association accounts.
Article 9: FINANCES AND FUNDING
Section 1:
- There will be a possible fee for Malpractice Insurance for certain events and fundraisers.
[Subject to Change]
Section 2:
- If necessary, funds may be requested for events and fundraisers from the Clarion
Student Association account; request must be approved by a club advisor.
Section 3:
- In the case of insufficient funds, the club may request additional funds from Clarion
University to conduct certain events.
Section 4:
- Individual funds will be used to pay for NCLEX preparation courses and materials
immediately prior to graduation from the Nursing program. Receipt must be kept in order
to show proof of purchase. Member’s money will be refunded when processed and
approved.
Section 5:
- For the senior class pinning ceremony, 5% of the mutual club funds will be donated.
Amount will vary every year depending on how much money the club raises each
academic school year.
Article 10: AMENDING, SUSPENDING, AND ACCEPTING
Section 1:
- If the club shall run into any complications due to the Bylaws, a meeting may be held
and suggestions of how to improve the Bylaws will be heard. Another meeting will be held
in order to vote on the final revision. This decision will be decided by majority vote and
then approved by the club advisor.
Section 2
- 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 11: RATIFICATION
- These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by the
executive officers of the Bachelor of Science Nursing 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.
Constitution & Bylaws
Last revised: 10/06/2020 | Last approved: 2018
Article 1: NAME
- Clarion University Bachelor of Science Nursing Club
Article 2: PURPOSE
- To educate and collaborate with the community on health awareness and provide
extracurricular experience and leadership opportunities to Nursing Students while
improving education and providing service.
Article 3: MEMBERSHIP
- Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Must complete at least four (4) hours of community
service per semester. Seniors must only complete two (2) hours of service due to clinicals.
Must participate in two fundraisers a semester. Buyouts and minimum purchases will vary
with fundraisers. Must be a student of Clarion University and be interested in the
Healthcare Field. Any major can join this club.
- If a member fails to meet membership requirements, they will initially receive one (1)
warning. If the member continues to fail to meet membership requirements, they will be
dismissed from the club without further notice. If a dismissed member has money in their
individual account, the funds will be donated to the overall club fund.
Article 4: DUTIES AND ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICERS
Section 1:
- The President will be responsible for leading all meetings and overseeing all club
activities. They will be in charge of calling Special Meetings and will report to the club
advisor all complications and/or progress that may arise within the club.
- The Vice President takes over the President's duties when the President is not present
or is unable to meet the requirements of their office. They are responsible for ensuring
that all qualifications of members are met and that members positively represent the club.
- The Secretary must record all meetings, take attendance, contact all members when
needed, and inform members of upcoming events. All new members will report to this
officer.
- The Treasurer must track, record, and deposit all money to club account. Anything
financial will be reported to this officer. This individual maintains records of all fundraising
done by the club.
- The Fundraiser Chair will oversee all fundraisers conducted by BSN Club and serve as
the main contact person for all ideas and questions.
- All officers have the authority to assist another officer as requested by that officer.
- Officers have the authority to meet and vote on policy changes at any time; including
members in voting is optional and up to the discretion of the officers.
Section 2:
- Elections of new officers will be held during the first meeting of the spring semester of
each academic year. New officers should take office the following semester or at the most
convenient date after the election. Officers will be elected by majority vote and those who
are absent must have pre arranged means of communication. The advisor will supervise
all voting. All candidates must be active members of the club and in good standing.
Section 3:
- All written ballots will be counted by the advisor to prevent discrepancy.
Article 6: ATTENDANCE
Section 1:
- If a member fails to remain active, participating in activities or attending meetings, this
will result in dismissal from the club.
Section 2:
-All club members have the ability to, and are encouraged to, make suggestions for new
events and fundraisers; the proposing member can then choose to take charge of the
event or allow the officers to appoint another member as leader if the proposing member
does not want to lead the event of fundraiser.
Article 6: ROLE OF CLUB ADVISOR
Section 1:
- Advisor will be elected by majority vote. They will also count ballots, oversee elections
and club meetings, and resolve any undisputed issues that the President cannot handle.
Section 2:
- The Advisor will only oversee issues, assist when needed, supervise events, and ensure
equality and congruence among the group.
Article 7: MEETINGS
Section 1:
- There will be a minimum of two (2) meetings each month during the semester. The
length of the meeting with be counted as service hours to the members that attend.
Members will also receive a ticket for every meeting that will be placed into an end of
semester raffle.
Section 2:
- The minimum number of members that must attend each meeting is five.
Section 3:
- Introduction, attendance, summary of minutes of last meeting, summary of what will be
discussed, any questions or comments, ideas from committees will be presented, time of
voting, attendance, and adjourn the meeting.
Section 4:
- Special Meetings can be called by the President and require no voting or opinion from
other members. The secretary will be required to inform members of this special meeting
via email at least 24-hours in advance. Special Meetings may also be held by just the four
officers for smaller issues. These meetings must be pre-approved and monitored by the
club Advisor. These meetings may also not require all four officers if approved by the club
Advisor.
Article 8: FUNDRAISERS
Section I:
-Members are not required to participate in fundraisers when classes are being held
remotely.
(Participation is defined as selling a minimum of amount of product that will be determined
based on the fundraiser. Buyouts will also be determined based on the fundraiser. A
member can do one (1) buy-out each academic year.)
Section 2:
- The senior class of every academic year will participate in a fundraiser during the fall
semester that will raise money for the pinning ceremony held in the spring semester.
***If the member sells product, 40% of the profit will benefit the mutual club fund; 60%
of the profits will benefit the individual seller. However, if the member does a buyout,
all profits benefit the mutual club fund. All profits will be stored in Clarion Student
Association accounts.
Article 9: FINANCES AND FUNDING
Section 1:
- There will be a possible fee for Malpractice Insurance for certain events and fundraisers.
[Subject to Change]
Section 2:
- If necessary, funds may be requested for events and fundraisers from the Clarion
Student Association account; request must be approved by a club advisor.
Section 3:
- In the case of insufficient funds, the club may request additional funds from Clarion
University to conduct certain events.
Section 4:
- Individual funds will be used to pay for NCLEX preparation courses and materials
immediately prior to graduation from the Nursing program. Receipt must be kept in order
to show proof of purchase. Member’s money will be refunded when processed and
approved.
Section 5:
- For the senior class pinning ceremony, 5% of the mutual club funds will be donated.
Amount will vary every year depending on how much money the club raises each
academic school year.
Article 10: AMENDING, SUSPENDING, AND ACCEPTING
Section 1:
- If the club shall run into any complications due to the Bylaws, a meeting may be held
and suggestions of how to improve the Bylaws will be heard. Another meeting will be held
in order to vote on the final revision. This decision will be decided by majority vote and
then approved by the club advisor.
Section 2
- 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 11: RATIFICATION
- These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by the
executive officers of the Bachelor of Science Nursing 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.