Methodist University - Alumni Association Constitution

Alumni Association Constitution

Adopted May 28, 1966
Amended May 24, 1969
Amended October 5, 1974
Amended October 20, 1990
Amended April 24, 2004

ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this organization shall be Methodist University Alumni Association.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of the Association shall be to help promote the general welfare of Methodist University and to encourage and stimulate the interest of graduates and former students in the College and in each other.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
The membership of the Association shall consist of three classes. They shall be called Active, Inactive, and Honorary.

Section 1. Active Membership

Active membership shall consist of all persons graduated from Methodist University and all persons not currently enrolled but who have attended the College a minimum of one academic year and are in good standing with the College. Active membership carries with it the powers of voting and holding office.

Section 2. Inactive Membership

Inactive membership shall consist of all persons graduated from Methodist University and all other persons not currently enrolled but who have attended the college a minimum of one academic year and are in good standing with the College but with whom contact with the College has been lost.

Section 3. Honorary Membership

Honorary membership shall consist of the President of the College, the Trustees and former Trustees of the College, the administrative officers and former administrative officers of the College, the faculty and former faculty of the College, honorary degree holders of the College and friends recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the active membership of the Association. Honorary membership carries with it the privileges of membership except voting and holding office.

ARTICLE IV: ORGANIZATION
Section 1. Officers

The officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice Presidents, Secretary and Immediate Past-President and shall be called the Executive Committee, and shall be elected by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall be composed of the President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Immediate Past President, and Directors. Directors shall be chosen from the active membership as designated by the By-laws of the Constitution.

Section 3. Director of Alumni Affairs

The Director of Alumni Affairs shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and all other Committees designated in the By-laws to the Constitution. The Director of Alumni Affairs shall not have voting privileges.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS
The Association shall meet at least annually for the purpose of transacting business.

ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENTS
The Constitution may be amended at any annual or special meeting of the Association by a two-thirds vote of the active members present.

Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the President of the Association at least thirty days prior to the meeting. The President shall be responsible for providing written notice to all active members at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

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