Constitution of Indiana University Foosball Club

As of October Twenty-first, Two-thousand and Three

 

Preamble

The name of the club is the Indiana University Foosball Club.

The main purpose of the Indiana University Foosball Club is to provide an

environment that promotes the work ethic, social interaction, and ability utilization of its members.  Achieving these objectives will be accomplished through the primary activity of the Indiana University Foosball Club, which shall be the practice of table soccer as governed by the official rules of the United States Table Soccer Association.  

 

Four goals set forth will provide the structuring needed for the Indiana University Foosball Club’s initial success and future propensity:

 

  1. Amalgamate members of different backgrounds, ethnicities, and races into a welcoming environment that harnesses their efforts towards learning and playing table soccer.

 

  1. To introduce and familiarize members to table soccer:  the sport’s teachings, practices, disciplines, rules, and capabilities.

 

  1. To enhance a member’s foosball ability through continuous practice, study, and guidance.

 

  1. Encourage members to continue playing table soccer after leaving the club or university, in a friendly or competitive event, by providing the confidence and skills needed to enjoy and successfully participate in table soccer.

 

Article I: Membership

    1. Participation in the Indiana University Foosball Club must be without regard to arbitrary consideration of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
    2. Membership in the Indiana University Foosball Club shall be open to all interested persons.  In conformity with Club Sports Federation rules, at least 51 percent of the membership and all of the officers must be Indiana University enrolled students.
    3. Dues are collected on semester bases.
    4. Dues will be set by the Executive Officers on an annual basis.
    5. Club admittance is dependent upon the payment of dues.  Individuals may practice for up to five sessions with the club in any given semester before being required to pay dues to the club Treasurer.
    6. In some cases, suspension of membership might be necessary due to individuals’ exceedingly negative or harmful behavior, attitude, or actions.

 

      1. Procedure for suspension of member
        1. Written warning by Executive Officers
        2. Upon second offense, the member could be suspended for one academic year by a 2/3 affirmative vote of the Executive Officers. 
        3. After one academic year, the suspended member may rejoin the club.

 

Article II: University Compliance

This organization shall comply with all Indiana University regulations, and local, state, and federal laws.

 

Article III: Executive Officers

  1. President

 

The President is the executive head of the Indiana University Foosball Club.  As Such, the President’s responsibilities include:

 

    1. calling and chairing officer committee meetings;
    2. appointing special committees;
    3. act as liaison with IUFA advisor;
    4. represent the IUFA in all dealings with university officials; and
    5. regularly check the IUFA e-mail account.

 

  1. Vice-President

 

In certain circumstances when the President is unable to fulfill the responsibilities enumerated above, the Vice-President shall represent the IUFA on a temporary basis, and if necessary, replace the President if he or she remains unable to fulfill their duties for an extended period of time.  In addition, the Vice-President shall:

 

  1. oversee any committees established by the President;
  2. assist other officers in their duties, as needed;
  3. have access to the club e-mail account; and
  4. head practice, competitions, or other IUFA events if the President is unable to attend.

 

  1. Treasurer

 

The Treasurer shall:

 

  1. be responsible for the collection and maintenance of IUFA dues from members each semester and inform the Secretary of all transactions with club members;
  2. maintain the Student Organization Account (SOA) and Club Sports Federation Allocation;
  3. create a budget proposal for the IUFA by the end of February each Spring semester in consultation with all club officers;
  4. have access to club e-mail account; and
  5. maintain, revise, and update budget as proposed and approved from the previous Spring semester.

 

D.  Chief Administrator

 

The Chief Administrator shall:

 

  1. be in charge of creating and maintaining IUFA website;
  2. keep IUFA club e-mail distribution list updated;
  3. head practice, competition, and other IUFA events if both the               President and Vice-President are unable to attend;
  4. develop meeting agendas; and
  5. maintain club roster information, including spreadsheets and             membership information, past and present member contact info, alumni information, and due payment dates.

 

E.  Chief Marketer

     

The Chief Marketer shall:

 

  1. seek and analyze possible competition or tournament opportunities;
  2. maintain relationships with foosball equipment suppliers, other foosball organizations, and supporters or sponsors;
  3. be in charge of designing and ordering club equipment, apparel, and team paraphernalia.
  4. organize IUFA campus callout meetings to occur once each semester or more if deemed necessary; and
  5. design and organize possible fundraising or community service activities

 

  1. Secretary

 

The Secretary shall:

 

  1. record and maintain IUFA short and long term goals;
  2. be the statistician of IUFA practices and competitions;
  3. be responsible for documenting each officer committee meeting;
  4. regularly check the IUFA e-mail account; and
  5. regularly check IUFA mail and deliver items to officers.

 

Article IV: Advisor

The Indiana University Foosball Club must choose a new Advisor immediately following any need for the current IUFA Advisor to resign current assistance to the club.

 

The Advisor shall:

 

  1. assist the IUFA in any inquiries, support, or counseling that the club might seek;
  2. help the IUFA in any dealings with university officials if needed; and
  3. fulfill the requirements set forth by the Division of Recreational Sports.

 

Article V: Meetings

    1. The meeting schedule for the semester should be calculated by taking into

      account demand, club population, and special events. 

    1. The ideal minimum weekly practice should consist of 2 open practices.
    2. Executive Officers shall meet on a monthly basis.

 

Article VI: Elections

  1. Every March in the Spring Semester of each academic year, the Indiana University Foosball Club will elect a president, vice-president, treasurer, chief administrator, chief marketer, and secretary.
  2. Active members may volunteer or be nominated to run for office.
  1. During election night, voting will be cast by an open show of hands and candidates must receive a simple majority affirmative vote to be elected as an officer. 
  1. In order to hold a vote, a quorum of the active membership must be present.
  2. A quorum is defined as 2/3 of the active membership.

 

The President is in charge of organizing election night and must begin sending notifications two weeks in advance.

 

Article VII: Non-Hazing

Hazing is strictly prohibited.  Hazing shall be defined as any conduct which subjects another person, whether physically, mentally, emotionally, or psychologically, to anything that may endanger, abuse, degrade, or intimidate the person as a condition of association with a group or organization, regardless of the person’s consent or lack of consent.

 

Article VIII: Finances

  1. A Student Organization Account will be maintained to house all dues and fundraising moneys.   
  1. If the Indiana University Foosball Club shall decease for any reason, member dues will be refunded and any equipment divided with equal or deserved ownership. 

 

Article IX: Amendments and Bylaws

A.  Every club member will be notified of proposed amendments through announcements at club practice and e-mail.

B.  Any active member may propose an amendment, and the said amendment must receive a two-thirds vote of the quorum to be ratified.

C. Once ratified, the newly updated constitution with accepted amendment(s) must be submitted to the Division of Recreational Sports Club Sports Office for approval.