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Article I - Name

The name of this organization is the Bowling Club at UCF. Hereinafter it may also be referred to as the Bowling Club.


Article II - Preamble

The purpose of the Bowling Club is:
· To provide an activity for students that is both fun and competitive.
· To promote interest in Bowling as a serious sport.
· To accumulate resources for the formation of Men's and Women's bowling teams that will compete in the Intercollegiate Bowling Conference.


Article III - Officers

The organization shall be presided by a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The current minimum requirement to have a leadership position are: (1) During fall and spring semesters, be currently enrolled as a student activity fee-paying half-time student (currently defined as at least six (6) credit hours as an undergraduate degree-seeking student or a post baccalaureate student, or at least five (5) credit hours in a graduate degree-seeking program). During summer session, be currently enrolled for at least three (3) credit hours in at least one of the terms. (2) Have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.3 for all hours earned while enrolled at UCF. (3) Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined in the current Undergraduate Catalog and the current Graduate Catalog of UCF, as appropriate. (4) Be in good academic and disciplinary standing, defined as not being on academic or disciplinary probation. (5) Be free of any holds on university records.

Students who do not meet these minimum requirements may submit a written appeal to the Eligibility Appeals Board through the office of Student Activities within 2 weeks from the first day of class each semester. The appeal should address the causes for ineligibility and reasons for believing that the problems have been resolved. The Eligibility Appeals Board is the deciding body that, upon hearing the appeal may waive the eligibility requirements for one semester.
The Eligibility Appeals Board may review the academic record of students in those positions of leadership or responsibility. If normal progress towards graduation is unsatisfactory, the Board may recommend to the student, the advisor, the organization and the associate vice president for Campus Life that the student resign from the position of leadership or responsibility.

President - The President shall be the coordinating head and shall supervise and control the activities of the organization. The President, along with other officers and fellow members, shall decide on any issue involving the organization. The President shall communicate all requirements of the members, shall decide points of order for special or preparation meetings, shall have power to appoint any officers or committees not provided for by the Constitution of the Bowling Club at UCF, and shall have the authority to preside over any committee of the Organization. The President, Treasurer, and the faculty advisor shall be the signers of all the organization's financial and account activities.

Vice President - The Vice-President shall assist the President in his/her duties, and assumes the President's responsibilities in his/her absence.

Secretary - The Secretary shall maintain updated files of the Club's affairs, and accurate records of each meeting. The Secretary shall handle all correspondence in congruence with other officers and fellow members.

The Treasurer - The Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all funds received and expanded. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of financial transactions and will coordinate all activities with fellow officers. The Treasurer must sign all financial activities.


In the event of a vacancy in a leadership position, any current officer may accept and fulfill that position. No single person shall serve as both President and Vice-President. Officers will not be allowed to hold more than two positions. Officers can be re-elected to an office position and can serve as an officer of the club for up to five years.


Article IV - Selection of Officers

The nomination and election of officers shall occur at a meeting held within the first two weeks of the Summer semester. Members may nominate qualified candidate(s) and / or self. Once nominated each candidate will be given a chance to address the organization in order to discuss his/her desires, qualifications, and reasons for seeking the particular office or any other relevant information pertaining to the specific office(s). All officers shall be elected by ballot and shall take office immediately upon election and verbal announcement. Approval requires a majority vote of all voting members in good standing and present. All voting pertaining to officer selection will be conducted via secret ballot. Once voting has ended all votes will be cast and the new office holders will be announced that meeting. Absentee and Proxy votes will be prohibited.


Article V - Term of Office

The term of office begins with the announcement of new officers at the Summer meeting and will commence when the new officers have been announced the following Summer.


Article VI - Removal of Officers

Any officer(s) may be removed from office upon 2/3 votes of the voting members. The officer(s) will be notified in writing of the possible termination or removal at least 72 hours prior to the vote and will be allowed to address the Organization in order to relate to members any relevant defenses prior to the voting for removal.
Officers no longer wishing to serve on the board must submit their resignation to the offices three (3) weeks in advance. Within those three weeks he/she shall prepare proper and up to date
documents of current projects in his/her care, and brief his/her replacement on their status.


Article VII - Voting: Powers of Officers

All officers retain voting rights, however, the President may vote only in the case of a tie.


Article VIII - Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled immediately by majority vote during the next scheduled meeting. If a scheduled meeting is not due to take place within 7 days then a special meeting shall be called to address the office vacancy. The new officers(s) shall be elected by majority vote adhering to the same procedures outlined in Article IV. The term of the replacement officer shall be the remainder of the current term.


Article IX - Membership

Membership is limited to all students who have paid fees and are enrolled with the University of Central Florida. No discrimination shall be made on the basis of gender, race, age, creed, religion, disability, sexual preference, national origin, marital status, parental status or veteran's status. No hazing or discrimination will be used as a condition of membership in this organization. All groups, except those exempt by law, must have opportunities for male and female memberships. Sports clubs involving contact or competitive selection may limit participation in competition to one sex, but must permit membership in the club to both sexes.

Active voting membership will be limited to all students who are active members and currently enrolled at the University of Central Florida. Faculty, staff, UCF Alumni, student spouses, etc., may be affiliate members but may not vote or hold office. Persons not affiliated with UCF as mentioned above may not be members. The organization may chose whether or not to have affiliate members but at no time shall the UCF student membership fall below seventy-five percent.
Membership shall be open at all times.
All members must
(I) Be or become sanctioned by either the American Bowling Congress (ABC), The Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC), or The Young American Bowling Alliance (YABA)
(2) Pay club dues
(3) Abide by league rules for the current season
All members should
(I) Attend regular scheduled meetings
(2) Check email regularly for club news
(3) Participate in the organization's activities
Membership may be revoked without mutual agreement for non-participation, misconduct, and violation of any provisions of the Constitution or any other misrepresentation. Persons who have had their membership revoked must be current on all debts owed to the Bowling Club before acceptance can be granted by the Club. Members who are active must be current on all fees and the Club shall deem all members that are two weeks in arrears as inactive.


Article X - Finances

The budget and its concomitant policies and procedures will be determined during the first month of the Fall term. The Treasurer will finalize budgets and submit for final approval and release of funds as authorized by the President. Outgoing Treasurer will pass all information to incoming Treasurer. Membership dues shall consist of $20 per year or $10 per semester to be paid at the beginning of each semester. Every club member must pay dues. Two authorized signatures are required for every financial transaction. The club officers, faculty advisor, and club members may spend funds on the club as seen necessary. In the event of dissolution of the Club the funds remaining will be disbursed evenly back to the active members of the Club.

Article XI - Meetings

The quorum requirement to conduct business is 50% of the organization membership. If not met, the President may call a special meeting if necessary. Members must be notified of a special meeting at least 48 hours in advance and shall be notified verbally, in writing, via e-mail, or telephone. Any one of these forms of notification will suffice. The President shall preside over all meetings. Robert's Rules of Order will be used to conduct such meetings.

Article XII - Advisor

The faculty advisor shall serve as sponsor and mentor to the organization. The advisor must be a faculty or staff member at UCF. The advisor will lend his/her expertise, and provide guidance to the board to assure proper administration of the organization. The advisor has no voting privileges. The advisor may serve the club for as long as he/she is a faculty or staff member at UCF. The club with a 2/3 vote can remove an advisor. The advisor must be notified a week in advance of the vote. In the event of the advisor being removed or steps down the new advisor will be selected within 14 calendar days.

Article XIII - Publications

All publications of the organization must comply with the Golden Rule "Advertising and Signs" section, Student Organization Guidelines "Advertising" section, and the University Identity Standards Manual. The President and the advisor shall approve each publication.


Article XIV - External Affiliations

All members shall be a card-carrying member of ABC, WIBC, or YABA and must abide by the rules and guidelines set forth in these organizations while participating in the Bowling Club. These organizations set the standards and rules of bowling to which all members will abide by during club activity.

Article XV - Amendments

The constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the organization's members. Amendments to the constitution must be proposed in writing at least one meeting before the vote is taken. The proposal must include a full explanation and/or rationale within the proposal. The amendment shall not take effect until approved by a two-thirds vote of the organization.