FINANCE CLUB CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I NAME
The proper name of the organization shall be designated, THE FINANCE CLUB AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY.

ARTICLE II PURPOSE
Section I Purpose Statement
The reason for the organizations existence shall be to promote a professional association within the respective realms of finance.
This purpose shall be consummated by hosting guest lectures with specialists in the fields of finance, providing networking and
career opportunities while instilling qualities of leadership, integrity, and professionalism in the constituency.
Section II Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a culture of success within this organization, the Finance Department, the College of Business, and
Colorado State University as a whole. Success is measured holistically through superior excellence as a club, the achievement of
collective and personal dreams and aspirations, and through creating an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie where
academic, personal, and career development will thrive.
Section III Benchmark and Goals
The goals of this organization are not limited to, but shall be set as, maintaining a membership of 50 students per semester and
retain an average weekly attendance of 30 members per week. We also seek to host a diverse group of male and female guest
speakers who lecture on the specializations of corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial planning. Finally, we also
seek to offer one social event and one community service activity per semester in which the members of the club may participate.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

Section I Active Members
Active membership in The Finance Club at Colorado State University is open to all students enrolled at Colorado State
University. Active members have the right to vote and hold office.

Section II Associate Members

Associate membership is open to faculty and interested people outside the University setting. Associate members do not have the
right to vote or hold office.
Section III Alumni Members
Alumni membership is open to former CSU students who were previously active members. Alumni members do not have the
right to vote or hold office.
Section IV Duties of Members
To be a member you must pay the membership dues. As a member you must make an effort to attend scheduled meetings, remain
in good academic standing congruent with the university requirements, and participate in functions established by the Finance
Club. As a recognized student organization at Colorado State University, our organization shall not deny membership to any
student on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Section V Dues
Dues will be determined by the Treasurer and President at the beginning of the semester and must be paid to the Treasurer
sometime during that semester to claim membership.
Section VI Removal of Members
To remove a member, adequate written notice (7 days minimum) is required and a majority of the officers must consent.

ARTICLE IV THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section I Officers
The executive board of the aforementioned organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Marketing
Director, Webmaster and Community Organizers. The stipulation exists and is honored that the Executive Board will consist
exclusively of active members: current students attending Colorado State University.
Section II Functions of the Executive Board

The Executive Board shall be responsible for directing, organizing, administrating, and controlling all activities of the club. These
activities shall be inclusive, but not limited to, schedule all common meetings, procurement of speakers, establish a calendar of
events, and operate the club within university standards.
Section III Duties of Office
Item I The President
The office of the president shall perform tasks related to the efficient and effective operation of The Finance Club of Colorado
State University. The President shall be the director of the Executive Board, call to and preside over all common meetings, or
may appoint any officer to call to a common meeting, approve the Treasurers budget, and oversee membership to ensure all
requirements are fulfilled. Further, the President shall make arrangements concerning on campus activities; inclusive of room
assignment, reservation of speaker, and time of meeting.
Item II The Vice President
The office of vice president shall perform all tasks of the president in the absence of, at the request of, or in case of, the removal
of the President. The Vice President shall also call to order and preside over all executive board meetings, oversee the office of
the treasurer, as well as organize and serve as an ex-offico member of all committees.
Item III - The Treasurer
The office of the treasurer shall perform all tasks related to the monetary well being of the organization. The Treasurer shall
budget all funds for the semester, set dues based on budgeted items, collect all money incoming to the organization, and disperse
all funds. The Treasurer will be accountable for all loses incurred by the misappropriation of funds after the semester budget has
been given approval by the President. The Treasurer shall perform the tasks of the president in the absence of, or inability of the
President and Vice President.
Item IV Marketing Director
The office of the marketing director shall perform all tasks related to the dissemination of information related to the organization.
The Marketing Director shall distribute information pertaining to common and special meetings to all faculty, administration, and
students who can act as liaisons for the club. The Marketing Director shall also take minutes of the executive board, common,
and special meetings; communicate announcements and agenda items at gatherings, and act as mediator and arbitrator between
two parties when a disagreement arises of which they are not involved.
Item V Webmaster
The webmaster is in charge of the finance club website and any other technical skills needed by the club. The webmaster is also
in charge of any email systems and social networking sites the organization uses; including, but not limited to, Facebook and
LinkedIn. The webmaster must be adept with html or other website editing software and be able to maintain the website as
needed on his or her own. The duty of setting up technology for guest speakers will also be required including the preparation of
any presentation software or hardware.
Item VI Community Organizer

The community organizer is responsible for organizing all special meetings outside of the common meetings and executive board
meetings. This shall include, but is not limited to, community service opportunities and social events; including, RamRide, Cans
Around the Oval, bowling evenings, and group events involving other Colorado State University College of Business Clubs. The
purpose of these events shall be to promote relationship building, networking, and offer members the opportunity to serve the
Fort Collins community. The community organizer is responsible for organizing at least one social event and one community
service event per semester.
Section IV Election of Officers
Any member elected to a position must be capable of attending all common, special, and executive board meetings for the
upcoming semester unless there is an acceptable reason. Election of officers is held in the middle of the spring semester. The
length of office is the following fall and spring semesters.
The following steps shall be taken to elect all positions for a new year:
1.It shall be announced that elections are being held one week before speeches and voting can begin. This initial step of
communication shall take place at a common meeting halfway into the spring semester.
2.All prospects will be asked to prepare a short summary of qualifications to be read in front of the constituency at the next
regular meeting.
3.The candidates will read their summary of qualifications and conduct a question and answer session at the next common
meeting.
4.A written vote shall be conducted in which all active members will have equal say for who will fill each position for the
upcoming semester except for The President. If there is only one candidate no vote is necessary. Whoever receives a majority of
the votes for their position is the victor. When and how the victor will be announced is up to the discretion of the president.
1.In the event of a tie vote, The Presidents vote shall be counted.
5.Newly elected officers shall preside over the last meeting in the Spring semester.

Section V Removal of Officers

Any member of the Executive Board or elected official may be impeached from their position at anytime while serving their
term. The procedure for removal of an officer shall be:
1.A majority of the Executive Board or a signed petition by 1/3 of the common membership shall begin the process of
impeachment.
2.Within two days of the Executive Board vote, or signed petition being submitted to the Executive Board, the said official must
be notified in writing of his/her wrongdoing and actions to be taken. A minimum of 7 days must pass after the written
notification.

3.At the first common meeting following the minimum of 7 days the officer shall be permitted to give a short summary of events
and analytical reasoning explaining the accusations brought to him/her.
4.Immediately following the summary of events, a written vote shall be taken in which a 2/3 majority is required for dismissal of
officer.

ARTICLE V MEETINGS
Section I Common Meetings
Common meetings are defined as scheduled gatherings with a set venue and time. Common meetings shall be designated by the
Executive Board and will be planned out for most of the semester. In general they will be held once every week or two weeks.
Elections, general business items, and speakers in the fields of finance and real estate shall be the focus of the commons
meetings.
Section II Executive Board Meetings
Executive board meetings are private and exclusive to the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Marketing Director, Webmaster,
and faculty advisor. The Executive Board shall come up with dates and times for the executive board meetings as needed
throughout their term. The direction of the Finance Club, the budget, and announcements for upcoming events shall be the focus
of the executive board meetings.
Section III Special Meetings
Special meetings are defined as necessary gatherings outside of the time or locale of common meetings. Special meetings can be
called at any time by the Executive Board or by 2/3 of the current members. Impeachment of an officer, a special guest speaker,
or a Finance Club sanctioned event shall be the focus of special meetings.

ARTICLE VI ADVISOR
A faculty advisor shall provide insight, guidance, and assistance to the executive board as well as the common membership of
The Finance Club of Colorado State University. The advisor must be a current CSU faculty/staff member or graduate student
(with a consent form from their academic advisor). The advisor shall be decided upon by a common membership show of hands
in which a majority must approve or elect an advisor. The advisor shall be given access to all meetings and events of the club, but
shall not have the right to vote.

ARTICLE VII CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION

Section I Amending the Standing Constitution

This constitution may be amended at any common meeting by a two-thirds vote of active membership, provided that the
amendment has been submitted to the membership in writing at least one week prior to the common meeting. Before the vote
any officer or active member may speak for or against the amendment.
Section II Writing of a New Constitution
The current constitution shall be put to review by the Executive Board every year, and recommendations should be made for
amending the standing constitution, or the writing of a new one. After the change 2/3 of the active membership must confirm the
new constitution. In addition the membership shall be allowed to call a constitutional convention at any time in which a new
constitution shall be drafted when 2/3 of the current membership votes that the standing constitution no longer serves the
activities or interests of the club.

ARTICLE VIII BY LAWS

Section I Amending the By Laws
The amendment must be provided to the active members of the finance club in writing. A majority vote is required to pass the
amendment. The only exception is the amount of dues to be collected. This amount can only be changed by dual consent of the
President and Treasurer at the beginning of the semester.
Section II Social Conduct
The membership of The Finance Club of Colorado State University shall be held to the highest standards of the university risk
management policy. If a member is in violation of these policies, he/she shall be confronted in the following manner:
1.Private confrontation between the Executive Board, advisor, and the member in violation.
2.If the step above fails to rectify the situation, then the violations shall be read to the current membership and a vote to remove
the member form the organization shall be carried through.

Section III Dues

Dues are $40 a semester, Members also have the option of paying $70 for both the fall and spring semesters.
Section IV Appeal Process
Any members may request an appeal in writing to any decision levied by the Finance Club, within one week of the time in which
the decision in question occurred. The Executive Board shall meet within five days of the asked appeal, and review the request
made by the member and the decision in question. The Executive Board shall either reverse its decision, or justify its action to all

members of the organization at the first common meeting following the Executive Board meeting. At this time, the member
appealing the decision may request a vote by the common membership to reverse the decision, with a 2/3 majority carrying the
appeal.