Community Service Club 

Article I: Name 
The name of the organization shall be Community Service Club. 
 
Article II: Purpose 
The purpose of this club is to promote diffusion and understanding of service learning, a concept that
embraces the incorporation of education and service, community-based action research. In a more
tangible perspective, the goal of this club is to give SUNY Stony Brook students a chance to engage in
social issues. Community Service Club as a registered organization at Stony Brook University is
committed to promoting a safe and vibrant campus community. In receiving annual recognition through
the Department of Student Engagement and Activities, no individual or group affiliated with​ ​Community
Service Club​ ​will take any action or create a situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental
or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into
or affiliation with this organization. The leaders and members of Community Service Club​ ​also agree to
abide by all aspects of the Stony Brook University Student Conduct Code, university policies and Federal,
New York State and Local laws. The Community Service Club at SBU provides the students with
opportunities to give back to their community. We believe in serving the people who need our help and
we intend to make the society a better place. We at Community Service Club give our best to support
causes that are beneficial to our community and that helps to improve the lives of others.

Article III: Membership 

Section I 
a. ​ embership must be open to currently registered, matriculated undergraduate students of Stony 
M
Brook University who have paid the undergraduate student activity fee and must subscribe to, or 
be interested in the purpose of this organization. 
b. No person shall be denied membership or office because of sexual orientation, nation of origin, 
race, sex, and physical disability, political or religious beliefs, and all other protected classes 
under federal and state laws. 
 
Section II 
a. Members shall be recognized as active after attending one general body meeting. 
 
Article IV: Executive Board or Officers 
Section I: General Requirements 
a. All nominees for executive board positions must have a minimum, cumulative grade point 
average of 2.25 and if elected, must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 and must 
be a registered, matriculated student for the semester(s) during which they are to serve. 
b. All officers shall serve for two semesters and must be re-elected at the end of their term, as long 
 as they maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 and remain as a registered, 
matriculated student each semester.  
 
Section II: Organization 
a. The members of the executive board shall be President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, 
Public Relations and Event Coordinator. 
b. The total membership of the executive board shall not exceed members of the organization. 
 
Section III: President 
a. The President shall be the official representative of the organization; they shall also be a 
non-voting, ex-officio member of all committees of the organization. 
b. The President shall have the power to convene and preside over the meetings of the executive 
board and the general body, as well as prepare the agenda for the respective meetings.  
c. The President shall further perform duties, as may be necessary and proper in the fulfillment of 
their office, subject to the approval of the executive board.  
 
Section IV: Vice President 
a. The Vice President shall be responsible to see that standing committee chairpersons are fulfilling 
their duties.  
b. The Vice President shall be responsible for the technical and electronic duties, including but not 
limited to being the primary contact for the organization.  
c. The Vice President shall further perform such duties, as may be necessary and proper in the 
fulfillment of their office, subject to approval of the executive board.  
d. In the event that the President is unable to perform their duties (due to leave of absence, 
resignation, or impeachment), the Vice President shall assume the position of President.  
e. In the event that the Vice President is unable to perform their duties (due to leave of absence, 
resignation, or impeachment), a new Vice President will be elected in a special election called by 
the President. 
 
Section V: Treasurer 
a. The Treasurer shall keep a detailed record of all monies allotted to and raised by the organization.  
b. The Treasurer shall perform such duties, as may be necessary and proper in the ​fulfillment of 
their office, subject to the approval of the executive board.  
c. In the event that the Treasurer is unable to perform their duties (due to leave of absence, 
resignation or impeachment), a new Treasurer will be elected in a special election called by the 
President. 
 
Section VI: Secretary 
a. The Secretary shall take minutes and attendance of all meetings and maintain an up to date active 
voting membership roster. 
b. The Secretary shall send out a weekly email, which outlines the agenda of the upcoming 
meeting, one school day prior to the meeting. 
c. In the event that Secretary is unable to perform their duties (due to leave of absence, resignation, 
or assumption of the presidency), a new Secretary will be elected in a special election called by 
the President. 
 
Section VII: Public Relation​s 
a. The Public Relations Officer will make, print, and distribute flyers.
b. He or she will also update social media in order to promote the club.
c. They will take pictures at all general body meetings/events.
d. He or she will have access to a camera, as well as be web-savvy.

Section VIII: Event Coordinator

a. The Events Coordinator will organize events, make reservations, meet advisors and all other
necessary preparations decided by the Executive Board.

Section IX: Faculty/ Staff Advisor

a. The Faculty Advisor shall be a liaison between the club and the rest of the staff at Stony Brook.
b. It is his or her duty to advise the Executive Board on the direction and scope of the projects at
hand.
c. The Faculty Advisor must be a member of the State University of Stony Brook’s faculty and must
have the appropriate background to advise an organization of this nature.

Article V: Meetings 
a. This organization shall hold one general membership meeting on a weekly basis. 
b. A quorum consisting of a majority of the total active members is necessary for the transaction of 
any business of all meetings.  
c. All meetings must have an agenda and give notice to members at least one school day prior. 
d. All meetings with a minimum of 4 executive board members and at least 20 members attending 
on a weekly basis is not only the quorum, but also considered a valid general body meeting. 
 
Article VI: Elections 
a. Officers of the Executive Board shall be determined by an election with the general body. 
b. No person shall seek the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary unless they 
have been an active member of this organization for at least two semesters prior to the semester 
when they would assume office. 
c. No personal shall be elected to more than one executive board position at any given term.  
 d. All new officers must be elected by majority vote of active members present at the election. 
e. Elections must be held no later than April 29th of the academic year. The elections must be held 
in the room assigned by the Department of Students Engagement and Activities. 
f. New officers shall assume their position at the end of the academic year they were elected. New 
officers will take over on August 15th. 
 
Article VII: Impeachment 
a. Any officer may be brought up on impeachment charges if they are acting detrimentally to the 
organization, or has disregarded the responsibilities of their office. 
b. If a list of charges signed by three-quarters of the officers is submitted to the President, they must 
call for impeachment proceeding. If the President is being brought up on charges, the petition 
shall be submitted to the Vice President. Upon receipt of the petition, the President shall suspend 
the officer and prevent them from exercising all powers and voting rights pending the outcome of 
the impeachment proceedings. 
c. After proper impeachment proceedings, the officer(s) charged may be impeached by a 
three-quarter vote of group members. If impeachment passes, the officer shall be removed from 
their position. 
d. Special elections shall be held upon impeachment of: 
a. President, the Vice President shall assume the Presidency until a special election is 
held within a one month period.  
b. Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary, a special election shall be held within a month 
period​.  
 
Article VIII: Amendments 
a. Amendments to this constitution may be introduced from the floor at a general body meeting and 
must be submitted to the Secretary in writing.  
b. All active members must be notified in writing at least five school days prior to a vote on the 
proposed amendment. 
c. A two-thirds majority vote of the active members is necessary for the passage of an amendment. 
 
Article IX: Dissolution 
In the event of the dissolution of this organization, all accrued funds and assets shall revert to the 
Undergraduate Student Government.