AA&A Constitution
Article I - Name. The name of this organization shall be the University of Southern Indiana Administrative, Assistants and Associates.
Article II - Purpose. The purpose of this club shall be: organized endeavor for professional secretarial achievement to USI, to raise funds for scholarship contributions to USI, and for social enlightenment.
Article III - Membership. The voting membership of this club shall be composed of the clerical and support personnel employed by USI who have paid their dues. Retired employees may be recommended for a lifetime honorary membership at the first club meeting following retirement and shall be excluded from paying membership dues. Members who terminate employment with the University after five years of service are eligible to remain club members and shall pay the $10 yearly dues.
Article IV - Officers. The officers of this club shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, who shall be elected by ballot before the annual meeting. The Treasurer shall be elected for a two-year term. The President, Vice-President, and Secretary shall be elected for a one-year term. Officers shall not be eligible for re-election for more than two consecutive terms. If an office becomes vacant, a two-thirds majority of the voting members may vote for a special election of replacement officers at a regular meeting with notice given prior to that meeting.
Article V - Meetings. The annual meeting shall be held in May of each year at which time the annual Treasurer's report shall be read. Officers and chairpersons for the year shall be recognized. In the event that all business is not finished, a special meeting may be held. Newly elected officers will be announced and installed at the September meeting.
Article VI - Amendments. The constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the voting members provided that the proposed amendment was previously submitted in writing to the entire membership.
AA&A Bylaws
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and shall have general supervision for the affairs of the club. They shall be an ex-officio member of all standing committees, with the exception of the Nominating Committee.
Section 2. The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in their absence. The Vice-President shall also serve as the Program Chairperson.
Section 3. The Secretary shall take the minutes of all meetings, which shall be an accurate record of all business transacted and handle all club correspondence.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall receive all club funds and shall pay out the same only upon order signed by the President and the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for collecting membership dues. The Treasurer shall prepare an "annual treasurer'' report to be read at the Spring Luncheon.
DUES
Section 1. An eligible new employee who joins the organization anytime throughout the year shall pay $10 in dues to the Administrative Assistants and Associates of the University of Southern Indiana. Five dollars of each member's dues shall be designated for the Scholarship Fund.
Section 2. Renewal dues shall be in one installment of $10 payable to the USI Administrative Assistants and Associates and shall be paid each year at or prior to the October business meeting.
Section 3. There shall be a separate record kept in the Treasurer's book for membership dues, which will be used for operating expenses of the club.
Section 4. Only paid members shall be considered voting members.
COMMITTEES
Committees may be appointed by the President or elected by the club members. The following committees have been adopted and in general shall be standing committees.
Section 1. Program Committee. This committee shall consist of at least two members who shall appoint monthly hostesses to handle each meeting. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to invite guest speakers or provide entertainment for each meeting. Hostesses shall send invitations via campus mail one week prior to the planned meeting. Invitations shall include place, date, and time for each meeting as well as listing the program title and guest speaker. The Club Vice-President is the Program Committee Chairperson.
Section 2. Special Projects Committee. This committee shall handle fund raising events and other special projects of the club.
Section 3. Public Relations Committee. This committee shall handle the publicity of the club and shall be in charge of keeping the history of the club.
Section 4. Gifts Committee. This committee shall send a card to paid members who have been hospitalized. This committee shall be responsible for ordering charms for paid members who are retiring or terminating employment after 10 years of service. Other club contributions to recognize a retiring member will be voted upon as the situation presents itself.
Section 5. Scholarship Committee. This committee shall advertise for candidates campus-wide in November and December and screen applications in January. The applicant must: 1) be a fulltime student one semester prior to applying, 2) be a full-time student when scholarship is taken, 3) maintain a 3.0 GPA, and 4) be in need of financial assistance; however, may be receiving other financial aid. The candidates are to be voted upon by paid club members upon recommendation by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship is to be awarded during Honors Week in March.
Section 5a. In the event the USI Administrative Assistants and Associates cease to exist, the out-going club president would notify the USI Foundation in writing of their decision to empower the USI Foundation to administer the USI Administrative Assistants and Associates Scholarship from that point on. The criteria to be used for the selection process shall be as follows: 1) recipient must be a full-time USI student one semester prior to being awarded the scholarship, 2) must have filed the required Federal/State application for financial aid, 3) show exceptional need, 4) be a full-time degree seeking student, and 5) must have a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is not renewable, but could be awarded a second year to the same student provided they are the best candidate.
The amount of the annual award would be determined by the current USI Foundation spending policy which would guarantee the endowment of $17,500 be maintained and the scholarship be awarded in perpetuity.
Section 6. Membership Committee. This committee shall be in charge of sending letters of welcome to all clerical and support employees to acquaint them with the club and to invite them to attend the September meeting as a guest. The committee shall also welcome new clerical and support employees who become employed with the University after the September meeting. Duties shall include keeping up-to-date rosters of club members and prospective members.
Section 7. Nominating Committee. This committee shall be appointed by the President prior to the June meeting. Duties shall be to handle secret ballot voting of new officers. In the event this committee cannot offer two candidates to run for each office, it shall be allowed to offer a slate.
Section 8. Club Photographer. Club Photographer shall be in charge of all club photography and shall keep a photo album of all club events. Any expenses incurred by the Club Photographer shall be reimbursed by club funds.
Section 9. Executive Committee. This committee is composed of the current club officers. In addition to regular officer duties, this committee shall prepare an annual club report of meetings and activities to be presented to each member at or prior to the October meeting.
Section 10. Supplies Committee. This committee shall be responsible for purchasing (to be reimbursed from club funds) and storage of supplies used for club events.
Section 11. By-Laws Committee. This committee shall be responsible for reviewing all proposed changes and preparing all motions for membership approval. In addition, this committee will monitor changes voted upon at meetings to insure changes are incorporated into the Constitution or By-Laws.