The Constitution and By-laws of the Shotokan

Karate Club at Bucknell

(Updated as of 2018)

Article 1 – Purpose

The Bucknell University Shotokan Karate Club, an affiliate of

the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF), is hereby
organized to promote karate as a way of self-defense among its
members and propagate the study of a traditional Japanese martial
art on the Bucknell campus.

Article 2 – Membership

Section 1 – Any full-time or part-time Bucknell student, faculty,

or staff member who is interested in practicing Shotokan karate
may train with the club. However, only Bucknell undergraduate
students are able to become members.
1) Members of the Bucknell community who are not
undergraduate students will not receive any of the
benefits of membership outside of being able to train with
club members.

Section 2 – An individual shall be considered a member in good

standing by maintaining good attendance and other conditions
as set forth in the by-laws. An individual shall be considered in
poor standing due to excessive unexcused absences, improper
conduct that may endanger the wellbeing of other students, and other
conditions as set forth in the by-laws.

Article 3 – Appointment of Officers

New officers will be appointed by the following steps:

1) The current president and treasurer, along with any
ranking member of the club, will discuss possible
candidates. Candidates must be in good standing with
the club and exemplify the values Shotokan karate
aims to hone.
2) Those selected and interested in the position will
inform the current president, who, with input from the
treasurer and ranking club members, will decide who
will become an officer.
 3) Should there be no suitable candidates, or those
chosen are unable or unwilling to fulfill the roles
offered, the highest-ranking members will be obligated
to assume the responsibilities.
4) In the event that a current officer is unable to fill a term
due to a semester break or study abroad, those next in
line by club ranking will assume their duties until their
return.

Article 4 – Term and Duties of Officers

Section 1 – There shall be two officers: the President and

Treasurer, who each serve a term of one year beginning June
1st and ending May 31st of the following calendar year. An
optional position of secretary or vice president may be included as
training roles in preparation for assuming a greater role in the club’s
executive branch.

Section 2 – The president shall have the duty of representing

the organization at all functions and meetings outside this
organization. The treasurer will attend all mandatory BSG
meetings about finances, as well as assist the president as
necessary.

Article 5 – Removal of Officers

An officer who fails to maintain good standing or to execute the

duties of their assumed position may be removed at any meeting of
general membership upon a 2/3 majority vote.

Article 6 – Meetings

Section 1 – Mandatory meetings for members shall occur every

Tuesday and Friday, unless otherwise stated.
Optional meetings shall occur every Saturday and Sunday
unless otherwise stated.

Section 2 – Optional meetings will be run by the highest ranking

members of the club. Nobody ranking lower than the least
experienced club executive should be able to run one of these
meetings unless otherwise stated.

Section 3 – Meetings of the Executive board will be determined

as necessary.
Article 7 – Amendments and By-laws

Section 1 – An amendment to this constitution may be

proposed by any member in good standing
at a general meeting. Upon a majority vote, the proposed
amendment shall be submitted to the Executive board for
review. The board will make its recommendation to the club,
and the amendment shall be passed with a 2/3 majority vote.

Section 2 – The by-laws hereafter set forth to this constitution

may be amended in the same manner as outlined in Article 7,
Section 1 above.
 BYLAWS

1. The president shall represent the club at all functions and

meetings outside the organization. The president is also
responsible for arranging all events. The treasurer holds the
responsibility to arrange the budget and handle finances for the
year.

2. To be approved as a member in good standing of the club, one

should not have more than five unexcused absences.

3. Members will not be required to pay for on-campus instruction.

4. General meetings of the club will take place weekly on

Tuesdays and Fridays, unless otherwise specified.

5. Any member in good standing with the club can vote and run
for office (unless deemed unfit for the position by the president,
treasurer and/or ranking club members (see constitution)).