CONSTITUTION FOR PHI PI DELTA

Article 1:    Name

The name of this organization is Phi Pi Delta at A&M-Commerce.

Article 2:    Purpose   

The purpose of this organization shall be to further the professional growth of those persons preparing for a career in health, kinesiology & sports studies.  Professional growth shall be promoted for students at A&M-Commerce by providing workshops, speakers and activities.

Article 3:    Membership

Section 1:  Eligibility-To be eligible for membership, a student must be currently enrolled at A&M-Commerce and he/she must have a GPA of 2.0.  Membership is based upon an academic year beginning September 1 through August 31.  This information is verified with a slip of "good standing" from the Registrar's Office.

Section 2:  Selection-In order to become a member, a student must complete an application, pay dues and regularly attend meetings.

Section 3:  Membership Types-All members with paid dues and who attend regular meetings are equal in rights and responsibilities.

Section 4:  Revoking Membership-Membership may be revoked by a 2/3's majority vote of members present during a regularly scheduled meeting.

Section 5:  Dues-Dues in the amount of $8.00 per academic year will be collected at the first organizational meeting.

The organization shall not discriminate against any person due to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or handicap.

Article 4:    Officers

Section 1:  Term of Office-Officers are elected to a term of one year during the last duly called meeting in April.

Section 2:  Listing of Officers-The president, vice-president, treasurer and secretary shall form the executive council.

Section 3:  Executive Council-The Executive Council serves as the governing board for Phi Pi Delta.  The council is responsible for the overall management of the group.  The council should meet once a month to conduct organizational business.