University of Arizona Hiking Club Constitution of September 3, 1958;
revised May 2, 2001
Preamble
Article I. Name
Article II. Membership
Article III. Officers
Article IV. Activities
Article V. Amendments
Article VI. Statement of Non-profit Status
Article VII. Statement of Non-Discrimination
Article VIII. Club Policy
Article IX. Statement of Non-Hazing
Article X. Statement of Compliance with Campus Regulations
Bylaws
Amendments
PREAMBLE
We, the members of Ramblers, do hereby ordain this
constitution in order to encourage and facilitate hiking
among the students, faculty and staff of the University of
Arizona.
Article I. Name
The name of the club shall be Ramblers.
Article II. Membership
Any student at The University of Arizona is eligible to be
an active member and hold office, as well as any member
of the faculty, or staff interested in hiking.
Non-students and other community members not otherwise
associated with The University of Arizona may act as
associate members, but may not vote in elections or hold
office.
Article III. Officers
Section 1. Elected Officers
The elected officers of the club shall be a President, a
Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Section 2. Elections
The officers shall be elected annually, in April.
Nominations shall be from the floor, and the
officers shall be elected by majority vote of regular
members at a regular meeting. The voting will be
by secret ballot.
Section 3. President
The duties of the President shall be to coordinate all
activities of the organization, to be a liaison to the
University community, to be the official
representative of the organization, to call regular
and special meetings, to preside at meetings and to
prepare the agenda for meetings.
Section 4. Vice-President
The duties of the Vice-President shall be to assume
the duties of the President in the latter's absence, to
write hike information on the blackboard during
meetings, and to assist the President in coordinating
the activities of the club.
Section 5. Secretary
The duties of the Secretary shall be to post upcoming
hikes at a designated place, and to handle all club
correspondence.
Section 6. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining the
club's finances and fund-raising activities.
Section 7. Vacancy
In case of a vacancy in the office of Vice-President
or Secretary-Treasurer, the President shall appoint a
replacement to serve until the next scheduled
election. If the office of President is vacant, the
Vice-President shall succeed to the Presidency, and
appoint a new Vice-President to serve for the
remainder of the term.
Section 8. Removal of Officer.
Any member of this organization may call for the
removal of an officer by election. In this event an
election to determine whether or not the officer will
be removed will be held no later than two weeks
after the request is made, the exact date to be
determined by the President. A simple majority is
sufficient to remove the officer in question. An
officer who has been voted out of office will
continue in the position until elections are held to
determine a replacement. The date of these elections
will be determined by the President and will be held
no later than one week after an officer's removal
has been voted on.
Section 9. Appointed Positions.
The appointed positions of the club shall be the
Equipment Manager and the Web master. The duties
of the Equipment manager will be to maintain all
club property. The duties of the Webmaster will be
to maintain the Ramblers Hiking Club website.
Article IV. Activities
Section 1. Meetings.
Regular meetings shall be held every week during
the school year, to bring together students and
faculty and staff members interested in hiking, to
transact club business, and to propose and discuss
future hikes and excursions.
Section 2. Instruction
Ramblers will instruct members in the skills
necessary for safe and enjoyable wilderness travel.
Section 3. First-Aid
The club will maintain a first-aid kit at all times.
This kit will be carried on all club hikes, and will
be available to members for use at other times.
Section 4. Equipment
Ramblers may, upon vote of the membership,
purchase hiking equipment for use by the members.
The club may subscribe to publications, which will
be available to members.
Section 5. Hiking Information
Ramblers will gather information on trails and hikes
in Southern Arizona, for use by persons interested
in hiking.
Section 6. Hiking Trips
Ramblers will sponsor hikes for the members
during the school year.
Article V. Amending the Constitution
This constitution and by-laws may be amended by a
two-thirds vote of a quorum of regular members at a
regular meeting.
Article VI. Statement of Non-profit status
This is a not-for-profit organization.
Article VII. Statement of Non-discrimination
This organization shall not discriminate on the basis
of age, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin,
disability or handicap, race, religion, sexual
orientation, Vietnam Era veteran status, or any
other present or future protected status. This policy
will include, but is not limited to recruiting,
membership, organization activities or opportunities
to hold office.
Article VIII. Club Policy
Club policy, as presented in a separate Club Policy
document, shall be used as a guide for actions of the
club not covered by the constitution.
Article IX. Statement of Non-Hazing
This organization will not conspire to engage in
hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that
causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical
harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting
in physical or mental harm to any fellow student or
person attending the institution.
Article X: Statement of Compliance with Campus Regulations
This organization shall comply with all University
and campus policies and regulations, and local,
state, and federal laws.
RAMBLERS
University of Arizona
Hiking Club
BYLAWS
1.Dues: There shall be no dues to become a member.
2.Transportation costs: Drivers shall be reimbursed by
passengers according to a prearranged schedule for each
hike sponsored by the club.
3.Safety Instruction: In safety instruction for new members,
the importance of staying on the trail, staying together,
and carrying proper clothing and equipment will be
stressed. Every Ramblers member should know how to
read a topographic map, should be able to recognize
prominent landmarks in Southern Arizona, and should
know what to do if injured or lost.
4.Carrying of Matches: The person leading a Ramblers hike
shall make sure beforehand that adequate matches are taken
on the hike.
5.Carrying of First-Aid Kit: The person leading a Ramblers
hike shall make sure beforehand that a first-aid kit is taken
on the hike.
AMENDMENTS
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