Pacific
Lutheran University Anime Club - Founded December 2002
Mission Statement:
In order to share in a large part of Japanese popular
culture through the process of screening and discussing current and classic
Anime (Japanese Animation).
Article I. Name
Section 1.
The name of this organization shall be the Pacific Lutheran University Anime
Club, also referred to as the PLU Anime Club.
Section 2. This organization shall comply with the stated
objectives of Pacific Lutheran University as well as the rules and regulations
established by the University, and is responsible to University authorities.
Section 3. Only Anime deemed appropriate by club officers
for this school organization will be screened during any official club
function, excluding any X-rated, adult-only, or pornographic-related features.
Article II. Membership
Section 1. All PLU students with an interest, love, or
curiosity for Anime and Japanese culture are eligible to be voting members and
to hold office in the PLU Anime Club.
Section 2. No person shall be denied membership on the
basis of sex, color, race, religion, or any other area of diversity. The Club
complies with Titles 6 and 9 of the Federal Education Amendment.
Section 3. There shall be no required dues for membership.
Article III. Officers
Section 1. The officers of the PLU Anime Club shall be
President, Vice President and Treasurer.
Section 2. The President is the public representative of
this organization. The President will be responsible for any dealings with the
Pacific Lutheran University administration, as well as the community at large.
Additionally the President shall be responsible for running weekly meetings,
and in all other ways, insuring the smooth functioning of the club.
Section 3. The President is empowered to delegate
responsibilities to other officers of the club for times not to exceed the
President's term of office. The President is also empowered to appoint members
of the club to fulfill special roles, as needed, for times not to exceed the
President's term of office.
Section 4. The Vice President shall be responsible for
yearly constitutional revue. The Vice President is also responsible for aiding
the President in insuring the smooth functioning of the club. In the event that
the President is temporarily unable of fulfilling his or her responsibilities,
the Vice President shall assume the responsibilities of the President as
needed, until such time as the President can assume his or her role.
Section 5. The Treasurer shall be responsible for managing
club funds, and running at least one fundraising activity per semester. The
Treasurer will be concurrently responsible with the President for the running
of any events that make the use of club funds. In the event that both the
President and the Vice President are temporarily unable of fulfilling their
responsibilities, the Treasurer shall assume the responsibilities of the
President as needed, until such time as either officer can assume his or her
role.
Section 6. The officers shall be elected by a simple
majority of the, voting members present at the meeting designated for
elections. The elections may be held in the beginning or end of the fall or
spring semesters, based on the needs of the club.
Section 7.The term of office for this organization shall be
one academic year.
Section 8. Any officer of the PLU Anime Club may be removed
from office by a majority vote of the members present at the meeting designated
for voting for or against said officer. An officer may be removed only when
there is another member willing to be in the said position.
Section 9. In the event of removing an officer or of an
officer resigning his/her position, special elections shall be held the day of
resignation or removal. A new officer will be elected by majority of the vote
by present members.
Article IV. Meetings
Section 1. The PLU Anime Club shall hold weekly meetings,
at a regular time and place that is publicized to the University and all Club
Members.
Section 2. Additional events may be proposed by any member
present at an official meeting, to be adopted by a majority vote of members
present.
Article V. Advisor
Section 1. The Advisor to the PLU Anime Club shall be a
full-time staff member at Pacific Lutheran University.
Section 2. The Advisor shall advise the officers of the
organization on the University's objectives, rules, and regulations.
Article VI. Voting Procedures
A simple majority of those members present at the meeting
is required to pass a motion or legislation or to remove an officer from
position or to elect a new officer.
Article VII. Amendments
The constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the
members of the organization.
Article VIII. Liability Waiver
Pacific Lutheran University will not be held responsible in
the event of injury or damage to any person or property as the result of an
organization-sponsored activity.
