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ARTICLE III.
Object or Purpose.
The purpose of this organization shall be to inspire and coach young entrepreneurs
to get an early start on small business management and gain a better understanding
of financial literacy through enterprise and technology. The club will help build
entrepreneurial skills through networking, leadership, providing relevant information
and hands on experience.
ARTICLE IV.
Membership
Section 1. Currently enrolled members are youth with an entrepreneurship mind
set and we do not discriminate against ability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender,
and political affiliation. Members are welcome to bring guests to attend meetings or
join as a member if they wish.
Section 3. Potential members interested in joining the club must pay their dues
on the third official meeting they attend. Dues will always be 20000ug.shs. To be
constituted as a member, one must have all their dues paid in full. Dues must be
paid by all members of the club including the officers. Club officers may modify due
amounts at any time and must be voted on according to the guidelines set forth in
Article XIII, Methods of Amendment.
ARTICLE V.
Meetings
Section 2. Officer meetings shall be held at minimum once monthly during the
beginning of the new month.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the president given that all
members have been notified at least forty-eight hours in advance
ARTICLE VI.
The responsibilities and duties of the Youth Entrepreneurship Club President shall
be, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
The responsibilities and duties of the Entrepreneurship Club Vice President shall be,
but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
The responsibilities and duties of the Entrepreneurship Club Secretary shall be, but
are not necessarily limited to, the following:
The responsibilities and duties of the Entrepreneurship Club Treasurer shall be, but
are not necessarily limited to, the following:
The responsibilities and duties of the Youth Entrepreneurship Club Events Planner
person(s) shall be, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
The responsibilities and duties of the Youth Entrepreneurship Club Faculty Advisor
person(s) shall be, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
1. Attend meetings and events as needed to support and oversee club activities
2. Ensure policies and procedures established by the Youth Entrepreneurship
Club Constitution and By-Laws are followed by club officers and members.
3. To determine the eligibility and distribution of any stipends
ARTICLE VII.
Advisors
ARTICLE VIII.
Section 1. Candidates running for office are to present a short speech, at the
meeting prior to election date, about why they feel they would be a good candidate
Section 2. All officers shall be elected by secret ballot at the third to last official
meeting before the term is up.
Section 3. Ballot voting shall be conducted first by the Adviser, In the absence
of the adviser, the president may conduct the voting process.
Section 4. The individual conducting the voting process shall hand out, collect
and count ballots from active members (membership qualifications, ARTICLE IV,
Membership). The person conducting the vote shall tabulate the results with one
other current officer from the club who is not running for re-election. The results will
then be announced. The number of votes and/or tie-breaking situations for each
position shall not be discussed or released beyond the two persons verifying the
votes.
Section 6. If there is a tie, the President’s vote shall break that tie.
Section 7. If a vacancy shall occur, it shall be filled at a special meeting called
for the purpose of electing the officer. Members shall be given at least forty-eight
hours notice of this special meeting.
Section 9. The length of each officer’s term shall begin after one year.
1. Any officer who has failed to fulfill their responsibilities may be removed by a
two thirds vote of the executive board.
2. All parties concerned shall have the opportunity to present their case
3. A vacant office shall be filled according to Section VIII.
ARTICLE IX.
Committees
ARTICLE X.
Finances
1. Membership Dues
2. Outside Contributions
3. Fundraising
4. Agricultural investments
5. Performances on different occasions like wedding parties, cocktails and give
away ceremonies, etc
Section 2. State the method of the expenditure of funds.
1. All funds are to be deposited and withdrawn by the president and the financial
director at a local bank
2. Funds shall be expended upon the authorization of the organization by a
majority vote of the officers or the advisor if the amount to be spent is greater
than or equal to 500,000ug.shs
Section 3. An audit may be conducted at any time for proper management of
funds. A special audit can be undertaken upon a vote of the majority of the members
present at any regular meeting or at the discretion of the Officers and/or Advisor
ARTICLE XI.
Parliamentary Authority
ARTICLE XII.
Section 3. Each new member will receive a copy of the constitution and by-laws
and are expected to read it
ARTICLE XIII.
Methods of Amendment