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 Article I. Name
A.
The name of the club shall be "The Notre Dame - Saint Mary’s Gymnastics Club"
Article II. Purpose of the Club
A.
To pursue the sport of gymnastics through skill development in
daily practices and through competition with clubs and teams from
other universities.
B.
To provide a relaxed and social atmosphere in which members of
any and all levels of gymnastics experience can improve their
skills while enjoying the company of those sharing the same
interest in gymnastics.
Article III. Membership
A.
The ND-SMC Gymnastics Club is open to any and all Notre Dame, Saint
Mary’s and Holy Cross
undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and
staff.
B.
Faculty and staff members of the gymnastics club do not have
voting rights.
Article IV. Membership Fees
A.
All members are required to pay the dues, agreed upon by the club
officers, at the beginning of each year, or whenever they join
the club. Club dues may be raised annually in small increments,
as the officers deem necessary.
B.
The club shall do any necessary fundraising to pay for traveling
and equipment expenses in any manner desired so long as it meets
approval with the proper university officials. All funds obtained
are to be used for club purposes only and are not for personal
gain. Any missuses will be dealt with appropriately. Immediate
action will be taken, as the President deems fit. (All club
members are expected to and required to take part in any
fundraising activity.)
Article V. Club Officers
A.
The selection of club officers for the upcoming year must occur
before March 1 of each year. The process is a simple plurality
vote. A vote is to be held in which members in good standing
(i.e. those who attend practices on a regular basis as determined
by the presidents) will each vote for the five people they wish
to represent the club for the following year.
B.
The club operates in a committee form. The two members with the
most votes will serve as the co-Presidents for the following
year. All members taking part in the vote must vote for at least one
ND and one SMC student in their five votes. If the co-Presidents
are from the same school, the committee member with the most
votes from the other school will serve as the representative or
direct contact with that school. (If both presidents are from SMC,
the ND student with the most votes is the ND representative)
C.
Because of the great time commitment involved in being a
cheerleader, Notre Dame cheerleaders and leprechauns will not be
permitted to serve as club officers. Furthermore, only ND and SMC
students are permitted to hold positions as officers.
D.
In addition, a majority of the club’s officers must be Notre Dame
undergraduate students.
E.
For University forms, the office members will be assigned to
positions of (2)
Co-President,
Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Again, this is only for
University contacts. The members will work together as one
committee.
F.
Committee member duties
1.
The Presidents shall act as the official spokespersons for the
Club. It is their duty to ensure smooth functioning and
organization of the Club. Because the presidents act as the
direct contact with the two schools, they will also be
responsible for handling all financial matters. They may decide
between them who will act as the primary finance holder. (It has
been found to be beneficial for a Notre Dame student to handle
finances, because the finances are attained through RecSports and
ND provides the majority of the club’s finances.)
2.
It is the duty of the officers to assist the presidents in any
and all duties required for the smooth functioning of the club.
G.
Impeachment
In
the event that impeachment is deemed necessary, a president or
committee member may be removed from office by a majority vote of
active club members.
Article VI. Advisor
A.
The Notre Dame/St. Mary’s
Gymnastics Club advisor must be a full-time faculty or staff
member at the University of Notre Dame or St. Mary’s College.
B.
The advisor serves as a volunteer supervisor who can assist in
the coaching and spotting of club members. Because gymnastics
requires great safety restrictions, it is hoped that the advisor
is knowledgeable of the sport and can provide assistance when needed.
C.
The advisor does not have voting rights.
D.
If a new advisor is needed, the committee members will select the
candidate who they feel will best help the smooth functioning and
improvement of the club.
Article VII. Meeting
A.
The Gymnastics Club practices daily, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Gymnastics Michiana. These practices are
not required due to the relaxed nature of the club, but it is
encouraged that members attend regularly (to be eligible for
voting and benefits from club funding, as well as to allow them
to improve their skills).
B.
In the event that a change in practice time is necessary, club members
will be notified through the club’s e-mail listserv. Club members are
responsible for checking their e-mail on a regular basis to be
informed of changes.
C.
Members are encouraged to attend practice as often as possible.
However, due to restrictions of practice space at Gymnastics
Michiana and transportation difficulties, it may be necessary to
limit the number of students attending each practice. The
presidents will have the authority to determine the best method
of selecting members to attend practice.
D.
The president or any committee member may change the practice
schedule if necessary.
Article VIII. Disbursement of
Funds
A.
When purchases are made for the benefit of the club, the
purchasing member must bring the receipt to one of the
Co-Presidents. He or she will be reimbursed for the purchase as
soon as possible. The advisor will be made aware of all financial
transactions of the club. Members will be made aware of purchases
as often as is possible.
Article IX. Amendments to the
Constitution
A.
In the event that a dispute arises concerning one of the above
articles, members may vote to make appropriate changes. A
majority vote is needed to change the Constitution.
B.
All amendments and changes to the constitution must be submitted
in writing to the Student Activities Office.
Article X. Safety
A.
To ensure safety of members, it is required at the time of annual
dues payment, to fill out and file the appropriate insurance
forms for the two schools. In addition, Club funding will be used
as best as possible to update equipment and safety mats as often
as needed to ensure the safety of members.
Article XI. Competition
A.
Any and all interested, due paying members attending practice
regularly are welcome to compete. Club funding will be used as
best as possible to pay for traveling expenses, though it may be
necessary for members to pay their own way. In the event that the
Club can afford to attend Nationals, the number of competing
members may be limited due to financial needs.
Article XII. Home and Away Meets
A.
The committee members are responsible for organization and
planning of home and away meets, as well as providing housing.
Article XIII. Uniforms and
Apparel
A.
Gymnastics apparel--Any Club member or Non-Club member may
purchase these items.
B.
Club jackets—Any consistent
and competing members who have been on the team for at
least one year or two consecutive semesters may purchase the
varsity letter jacket. Being a competing member implies that he
or she has competed in at least half of the scheduled meets for
that season (one of which must be the Clover Classic).
C.
Uniforms and Warm-ups
1.
Competition Uniforms—These
are Club property and are issued to competing members
at the beginning of the season. The member is responsible for the
upkeep and cleanliness of the uniforms. They will be returned on
time and undamaged, by the date decided upon by the President.
Members will be asked to pay for the replacement of any damaged
uniforms.
2.
Warm-ups—Warm-ups will be issued
at the same time as the uniforms. Members who have competed
in at least half of the scheduled meets for the season (one &
Clover Classic) are eligible to purchase the warm-ups at the end
of the season at a price set by the committee. Because these warm-ups
are Club property during the season, members will be required to
turn in the warm-ups after last competition.
Article XIV. Affiliation
The
Notre Dame/St. Mary’s
Gymnastics Club is affiliated with the National Association of
Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs (NAIGC). When in conflict,
University of Notre Dame’s
policies will supercede the policies of the NAIGC.
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