ARTICLE I -- NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Cougar Alumni Band.
ARTICLE II -- PURPOSE
Section 1. The Cougar Alumni Band is associated with the WSU Foundation, a
non-profit organization registered in the State of Washington. Section 2.
The purpose of this organization shall be to be of service to the
Washington State University Alumni Association, Washington State
University, and Cougar Marching Band.
ARTICLE III -- MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Any alumni of Washington State University
interested in the purpose of the Cougar Alumni Band may become a member
upon payment of annual dues.
Section 2. Any person interested in the purpose of the
Cougar Alumni Band may become a member upon payment of annual dues.
ARTICLE IV -- OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Director, and
Librarian. The duties and privileges of the officers shall be prescribed
by the Bylaws of the Cougar Alumni Band.
Section 2. Officers shall be elected in conjunction with
the annual Homecoming Football Game at Washington State University, be
installed, and assume their duties at that time.
Section 3.The term of service shall commence at the end
of the Homecoming business meeting in the year elected through the end of
the Homecoming business meeting the following year. All records kept by
outgoing officers will be transferred to newly elected officers.
Section 4. The Executive Board shall appoint a
replacement in the event an elected position is vacated prior to the end
of the term.
ARTICLE V – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the
duly elected officers as described in Article IV, the Cougar Marching Band
Director or a representative of the WSU Music Department, a student
representative appointed by the Cougar Marching Band, and two to twelve
voluntary Cougar Alumni Band Members. All members of the board of
directors will have voting rights on issues requiring board approval.
Section 2. The Executive Board shall consist of the duly
elected officers as described in Article IV, the Cougar Marching Band
Director or a representative of the WSU Music Department, a student
representative appointed by the Cougar Marching Band.
Section 3. The voluntary board members and all elected
officials are chosen from among the general membership of the Cougar
Alumni Band at the Homecoming General Meeting.
Section 4. The term of service for all board members
shall be one year, commencing at the termination of the Homecoming general
business meeting in the year elected or chosen, and terminating at the end
of the Homecoming general business meeting the following year. Board
members may be re-elected to the Executive Board, or volunteer for the
Board of Directors annually. Outgoing officers shall have priority for
serving on the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI -- AMENDMENTS
This Constitution and its Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of
those present at a general meeting of the Cougar Alumni Band.
Section 1. Special meetings may be called by the
President or the Executive Board.
Section 2. The Constitution and Bylaws of the Cougar
Alumni Band shall not conflict with the rules and regulations of the WSU
Alumni Association. Note: The Cougar Alumni Band Constitution was last
revised at a General Meeting held on December 16, 2000.
