Article I - Membership and Objectives
A - This Student Association recognized organization shall henceforth be known as the Oswego State Crew Club.
B - The organization's purpose, as outlined by its members and its executive board is to offer the student body the opportunity to learn how to row and compete with other collegiate clubs and teams.
C - Membership to the Oswego State Crew Club is open to all full-time and part-time SUNY-Oswego students who have paid their Student Association Activity Fee and show an active interest in upholding the purposes of the organization as set forth in the remainder of this document.
Article II - Practices and Meetings
A - At-large meetings are held once a week at a location decided during the beginning of the semester by the executive board. The meetings are held to keep the team and the officers abreast of the development of the organization. They will also serve as a forum to address all pertinent issues brought up by students involved in the club, and a means of recruitment for students interested in the club.
B - The Vice-President will call the meeting to order at a previously designated time, and will begin by addressing all issues and presenting all materials he or she deems appropriate. The treasurer will be expected to give a financial report at every meeting which outlines the financial status of the organization. The men's and women's captains respectively are expected to brief the team on the practice schedule for the following week, and any other pertinent information that affects the well being of the team. All remaining officers and team members will proceed with their comments afterwards as the need arises. General members will always have the opportunity to offer ideas or suggestions.
Article III - Elected Officers
A - To be eligible for an elected position, a member must have exercised a semester's worth of commitment to the organization. A student prepared to student teach during the next executive board term will not be eligible to hold an officer's position. A candidate also must be a full-time student during the next executive board term to meet the eligibility standards.
B - The nominations process will be carried out yearly during the meeting following the final race of the fall semester. Nominees will be given the opportunity to either accept or decline their nomination. The team must be notified through Facebook of the final slate of candidates during the night they are decided. This will allow members of the team time to reflect on who they would like to vote for. Voting members (as explained in Article III, Part C) will be given the responsibility of nominating candidates.
C - Quorum must exist for the nominations process to be carried out. It must also exist for the voting process to be carried out. Quorum, for the organization's purposes, will be defined as half the eligible voters on the team (50%)  plus one member. A voting member is defined as a member that regularly attends practices. The definition of "regular attendance" will be determined by the executive board.
D -Voting will occur yearly during the meeting following the nominations process. Depending upon the situation, the candidate that attains either a plurality or majority of the votes will win the position. In the event of a tie, a run-off election will be held.
E - The term of any newly elected officer will begin two weeks following election and will end two weeks after the election of the following semester's officers. Previous officers will retain an advisory status to assist the new officers in learning their duties and responsibilities. However, new officers can choose to refuse previous officer's help.
Article IV - Impeachment
A - Any member that feels an officer should be impeached must bring it up at an at-large meeting. They must be prepared with a written statement which indicates the reasons for impeachment. The officer in question must be notified of the prospects of their impeachment, and must be given an opportunity to defend their position. Upon this opportunity, voting members will be given the opportunity to vote on the impeachment proceedings.
B - All impeachment proceedings are subject to the jurisdiction of the Student Association Supreme Court. If an officer has missed three at-large meetings, the impeachment procedures may commence.
C - If impeachment is passed by a plurality or majority of voting members, the nominations process will be carried out, followed by the voting process. The duration of the replacement officer's term will be the remaining period of the current term.
Article V - Officers
A - President
· Communicates with outside entities
· Runs meetings with outside entities
· Attends club fairs
· In charge of promotion
· Official club contact
· Liaison to Student Association
B - Vice - President
· Calls, and chairs meetings
· In charge of fundraising and community service
· In charge of registration and race waivers
· Assists president in all matters necessary


C - The Treasurer
· Writes all Purchase Orders and Reimbursement Requests
· Keeps all documents on file
· Liaison from club to Director of Finance
· Responsible for producing budget, appeals, and appeals to Senate for money
· Handles all outside transactions
· Maintains good relationship with finance department
D - The Secretary
· Maintains detailed minutes of every at-large and executive board meeting
· Keeps all minutes on file
· Keeps copies of all policies on file
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E - The Organization Captains
· Facilitates all practices
· Creates boat lineups
· Maintains attendance records
· Formulates Practice Schedule
F - The Social Coordinator
· Facilitates team get-togethers
· Assists the Vice-President in all matters of community service and fundraising
G - Alumni Relations
· Liaison to alumni
· Compiles two alumni newsletters per semester
· Maintains an alumni contact file
H - Dock-Master
· Maintains and has knowledge of docks
· Has an adequate knowledge of equipment and an ability to maintain equipment
· Possesses knowledge of tools
Article VI - Substance Abuse
A - In accordance with school policy, there shall be absolutely no drinking, or use of illegal drugs during regattas. Anyone that is found drinking at regattas shall be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in both the travel agreement and the Student Handbook. Absolutely no exceptions will be made. The same holds true for those that arrive to either an at-large meeting or a practice under the influence of alcohol.

Article VII - Safety
A - All members are required to read over and sign a copy of the USRowing safety bulletin. It is expected that they abide by the safety guidelines outlined in this bulletin at all times
B - All boats are required to meet the safety regulations outlined in the bulletin.  If there is a problem with a boat, it will be removed from the water immediately and will not return until these safety guidelines are met.
C - Any member that is considered a threat to the safety and well being of the team will be subject to dismissal.
D - Any prospective member that refuses to sign the USRowing safety guidelines bulletin will not be allowed to row on the water.
Article VIII - Amending the Constitution
A - Quorum must be present to amend the constitution. If possible, amendments can and shall be approved by general consent. However, all members present must have the ability to discuss the amendments.
B - A two week notice shall be given to amend the constitution
C - The final amendments must be given to the Student Association Supreme Court for approval.

Article X - Officers
President  Kathy Ruffinen   1-518-330-4802
Vice-President  Meg Abbott   1-315-317-6380
Treasurer  Stefen R. Short   1-631-697-6697
Secretary  Caitlin Orbanek   1-315-312-5103
Women's Captain Caitlin Sheeran   1-315-312-2176
Men's Captains  Kyle Wojciechowski  1-716-472-8444
   JulioXavier Mallonga  1-315-312-2816
Alumni Relations  Adam Szarpa   1-716-880-7843
Dock-Master  Vacant   
Social Coordinator  Vacant   
Advisor   Mike Huynh   1-315-312-7222