Constitution
Student Veterans Organization of Grossmont College
Article I – Name
The name of this organization shall be Student Veteran Organization of Grossmont College, (SVO).
Article II – Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be to foster camaraderie between members, outreach to veterans in order to assist members in academic and life success, pursue expanded veterans benefits, as well as carry out volunteer work in our community.
Article III – Membership
Membership in the organization shall be open to those regularly enrolled Grossmont College students who are veterans, active duty personnel, reservists or family members of the aforementioned. This organization will not have associated members who are non-students or who do not meet the above criteria but will have all membership privileges except for the right to vote or hold office in the organization. Eligibility for membership or appointed or elected student officer positions in the campus-recognized chapter or group may not be limited on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or disability. We have no rules or policies that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or disability.
Article IV – Executive Officers
Section 1 – The Executive Officers of this organization shall be:
A. President:
Duties - The President shall oversee all operational activities of the SVO. Preside and enforce parliamentary procedures at SVO meetings. Represent the SVO at official functions or appoint representatives to act on behalf of the SVO.
B. Executive Vice President:
Duties – The Vice President shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President during his or her absence. Advise the President on matters pertaining to the SVO. Track the status of committees and inform the President of their progress.
C. Secretary:
Duties- The Secretary shall publish meeting agendas and minutes for each meeting. The secretary shall also update the President and Executive Vice President on matters pertaining to the SVO.
D. Vice President of Finances:
Duties – The Vice President of Finances shall maintain all financial accounts belonging to the SVO. Track and record all fiduciary transactions of the SVO. Maintain custody, accuracy, and security of SVO financial records. The Vice President of Finances shall also be responsible for fundraising, organizing fundraising events and maintaining the successful financial operation of the SVO organization.
E. Vice President of Membership:
Duties- The Vice President of Membership shall recruit new members into the SVO, organize off campus activities for the SVO, maintain and update the membership roster and e-mail. The Vice President of Membership shall also be responsible for updating and running the Grossmont SVO Myspace.
F. Vice President of Camaraderie
Duties- The Vice President of Camaraderie shall plan and organize events and activities with the goal of creating good morale and fellowship among SVO members. Keep a schedule of school events that may pertain to or be of interest to SVO members, assist in planning and coordination of official functions such as the end of semester dinner. Outreach to other campus organizations as well as local area SVO’s.
G. Vice President of Community Service
Duties- The Vice President of Camaraderie shall plan and coordinate community service events for the SVO including planning events and activities in conjunction with other community service organizations. Plan at least two community service activities per semester, work with Vice Presidents of Camaraderie and Membership to promote and organize events, and make liaison with other area SVO’s for mutually beneficial events.
Section 2 – In order to be eligible for office, candidates shall be:
A. Full time students, 6.5 units or more at Grossmont College or Cuyamaca College.
B. Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or higher.
C. Must be able to fulfill office requirements for entire semester elected.
D. Must be an honorably discharged veteran of an Armed Service of the UnitedStates of America or, an active duty member of the United States Military.
Section 3 – The officers shall be elected the last meeting of each semester by a majority vote of the members present, excluding summer semester, and shall take office the first day of the following semester.
Section 4 – Should a vacancy occur at any office level, it shall be filled at the next regular meeting, a person shall be nominated by SVO members and approved by a majority vote.
Section 5-- Officers can be removed from office by completion of their term or by unanimous decision by the standing officers.
Article V – Meetings
Section 1 – Regular meetings shall be held every other Wednesday at the VFW post in Santee, CA at 6:00 pm.
Section 2 – Special meetings may be requested by any member, but must first contact an officer of the club. An e-mail must be sent to all members a minimum of two days prior to the meeting.
Section 3 – A quorum for any regular or special meetings shall consist of a minimum of 3 members, 3 Officers and the faculty advisor.
Section 4. --- Meetings will follow the parliamentary guidance of the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.
Article VI – Sources of Income
Sources of income shall consist of donations from SVO members, donations from outside organizations, and product sales.
Article VII – Student Conduct
Student conduct must conform to the District and College rules and regulations. If a student code of conduct violation occurs while a student is involved with a club activity, the club advisor may recommend removal from the club as discipline for one or more of the violations listed in the “Student Discipline Procedures Manual.”
The discipline steps will be:
Two weeks prior to a regular scheduled meeting, the advisor sends by postal mail or hand delivers a letter to the student requesting his/her attendance to discuss violation(s).
A removal recommendation must have a 2/3 vote of attending membership can only be the advisor’s approval. The club for removal may take place regardless of whether the member to be removed is in attendance at the meeting where the vote is called.
Any violation of the student code of conduct that results in the suspension or expulsion of a student from Grossmont College will result in expulsion of the offending member from the club without. Readmission to the club may be considered upon reenrollment of the student upon the approval of the advisor
Article VIII – This Constitution May Be Amended:
Majority vote by club members present at regular or special meetings and endorsement by 2 Executive Officers of the SVO of Grossmont College.
This constitution has been accepted by 7 SVO Officers and 11 club members as of February, 17th 2010.