Whereas we believe that a group of university students interested int he fields of geography and geology should organize for mutual benefit, we hereby established the UCCS Geo Club.

ARTICLE I. PURPOSE

The Purpose of the UCCS Geo Club shall be:

a. To foster scientific study and research in the field of Earth sciences

b. To develop better understanding and appreciation of geographical and geological problems on a local, national and international level

c. To record progress in Earth Sciences through recognition of outstanding individual efforts in research, papers and projects

d. To promote positive community relations through participation in local affairs

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the UCCS Geo Club shall be open to any and all persons.

ARTICLE III. OFFICERS

Section 1. The officers shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer

Section 2. Officers shall be elected int he spring of each year to serve the following year

Section 3. Voting for officers shall be by open nominations from the floor and by a show of hands

ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The President's duties shall be to preside at and organize all meetings.

Section 2. The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the President's absence. In the event of vacancy of the Presidency for any reason, the Vice President shall succeed to the Presidency.

> Section 3. The Secretary shall keep all records, handle written correspondence, perform related duties as the President delegates, and prepare a written report of each meeting which will be read at the next meeting.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall collect all funds and deposit them in an account on behalf of the Geo Club, make all necessary expenditures when authorized by the President and the Facility Advisor, keep financial records, submit a written financial report to the club at the last regular meeting of each semester.

ARTICLE VI. RECORDS

The records of the UCCS Geo Club shall consist of a minutes book, membership records and financial records as well as any other such records as the membership deems necessary.

ARTICLE VII. BYLAWS AND AMENDMENTS

Section 1. This constitution, together with its bylaws, shall constitute the operating basis of the organization.

Section 2. The constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the members present with proper notification having first been given to the entire membership.

Section 3. Bylaws may be added or amended by a majority vote of the members present after proper notificaiton of the membership.

BYLAWS

Number 1. UCCS Geo Club dues shall be $2 per year paid to the Treasurer whose responsibility will be to issue membership cards (or receipts) to each membership so paid.

Number 2. A copy of the constitution of the UCCS Geo Club shall be provided for each of the elected officers, as well as the Faculty Advisor. The constitution will be reviewed annually to insure that it is in keeping with the needs and activities of the club.

Number 3. The number, location and times of meetings shall be determined by the President and Faculty Advisor. Notice of such meetings shall be posted not less than five days in advance of the date set for the meeting.