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The name of this organization shall be “Society of Physics Students” with an honor society component named “Sigma Pi Sigma.”
ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Society of Physics Students shall be to:
a) encourage and assist students interested in physics to
develop the knowledge, competence, enthusiasm, and
social responsibility that are essential to the advancement of physics;
b) stimulate interest in advance study and research in
physics, as well as all other science fields;
c) develop collegiality among physics students and faculty
members;
d) promote public interest in physics and the sciences; promote the responsible practice of the sciences;
e) develop a working relationship with local industry through internships and volunteering
ARTICLE III. OFFICERS
Section 1. Elective Officers
Clause 1. The elective officers of the Society shall be the President of the Officer Council, the Vice-President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Historian. Elective officers may serve as many consecutive semesters on the Officer Council in the same office, as long as the SPS “active” membership approves their position through an anonymous vote at a set member meeting. “Active” member is considered to be a member that participates semi-regularly in both meetings and club activities and has a vested interest in the club’s leadership and direction.
Clause 2. The President of the Council shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the President of the Council shall be held each full year semester. The term shall be nominally one year, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a President of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The duties of the President of the Council shall include serving on the Officer Council as its chairperson and presiding over meetings of the Council. The SPS President will work with the other SPS officers and SPS Advisor to ensure the present and future well being of the club. This will include: organizing a schedule of regular club officer’s meetings, monitoring progress of all club activities, formulating a continuing vision of the club’s mission, managing special projects , representing the club at institutional meeting, managing the preparation of club documentation, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 3. The Vice-President of the Council shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Vice-President of the Council shall be held each full year semester. The term shall be nominally one year, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Vice-President of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Vice President will work with the SPS President and SPS Advisor to organize the activities undertaken by the club. This will include: organizing a schedule of regular club meetings (presentations, films, socials), organizing a schedule of regular activities (visit to University labs, visit to industrial companies), organizing special projects as requested by the SPS President and SPS Advisor, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 4: The Secretary shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Secretary of the Council shall be held each semester. The term shall be nominally one semester, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Secretary of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Secretary will work with the SPS Officer Council and SPS Advisor to maintain accurate and current record of all club activities. This will include: a record of club members, a record of club activities, a record of attendance at club activities, a record of the minutes of club officers meeting, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 5: The Treasurer shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Treasurer of the Council shall be held each semester. The term shall be nominally one semester, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Treasurer of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Treasurer will work with the SPS Officer Council and SPS Advisor to maintain an accurate and current record of all club financial dealings. This will include: maintaining up-to-date accounts, reporting on club finances at club meetings, finalizing budget requests, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 6: The Historian shall maintain a historical record of the Society of Physics Students HCC. The Historian shall attend all meetings of the Officer Council. The Historian shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Historian of the Council shall be held each semester. The term shall be nominally one semester, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Historian of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Historian will work with the SPS Officer Council and SPS Advisor to maintain and accurate record of club activities and events through the utilization of the club’s forum (http://spshccdm.physicboards.com), a visual record of activities (pictures, video), and the club’s e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com).
Section 2. Administrative Officer
The Faculty Advisor of the Society of Physics Students shall be the administrative executive of the Society and shall have administrative and supervisory authority over the Officer Council. The advisor is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date awareness of club activities and overseeing club projects.
The name of this organization shall be “Society of Physics Students” with an honor society component named “Sigma Pi Sigma.”
ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Society of Physics Students shall be to:
a) encourage and assist students interested in physics to
develop the knowledge, competence, enthusiasm, and
social responsibility that are essential to the advancement of physics;
b) stimulate interest in advance study and research in
physics, as well as all other science fields;
c) develop collegiality among physics students and faculty
members;
d) promote public interest in physics and the sciences; promote the responsible practice of the sciences;
e) develop a working relationship with local industry through internships and volunteering
ARTICLE III. OFFICERS
Section 1. Elective Officers
Clause 1. The elective officers of the Society shall be the President of the Officer Council, the Vice-President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Historian. Elective officers may serve as many consecutive semesters on the Officer Council in the same office, as long as the SPS “active” membership approves their position through an anonymous vote at a set member meeting. “Active” member is considered to be a member that participates semi-regularly in both meetings and club activities and has a vested interest in the club’s leadership and direction.
Clause 2. The President of the Council shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the President of the Council shall be held each full year semester. The term shall be nominally one year, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a President of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The duties of the President of the Council shall include serving on the Officer Council as its chairperson and presiding over meetings of the Council. The SPS President will work with the other SPS officers and SPS Advisor to ensure the present and future well being of the club. This will include: organizing a schedule of regular club officer’s meetings, monitoring progress of all club activities, formulating a continuing vision of the club’s mission, managing special projects , representing the club at institutional meeting, managing the preparation of club documentation, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 3. The Vice-President of the Council shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Vice-President of the Council shall be held each full year semester. The term shall be nominally one year, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Vice-President of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Vice President will work with the SPS President and SPS Advisor to organize the activities undertaken by the club. This will include: organizing a schedule of regular club meetings (presentations, films, socials), organizing a schedule of regular activities (visit to University labs, visit to industrial companies), organizing special projects as requested by the SPS President and SPS Advisor, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 4: The Secretary shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Secretary of the Council shall be held each semester. The term shall be nominally one semester, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Secretary of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Secretary will work with the SPS Officer Council and SPS Advisor to maintain accurate and current record of all club activities. This will include: a record of club members, a record of club activities, a record of attendance at club activities, a record of the minutes of club officers meeting, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 5: The Treasurer shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Treasurer of the Council shall be held each semester. The term shall be nominally one semester, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Treasurer of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Treasurer will work with the SPS Officer Council and SPS Advisor to maintain an accurate and current record of all club financial dealings. This will include: maintaining up-to-date accounts, reporting on club finances at club meetings, finalizing budget requests, attending SGA meetings (Thursdays at 3:30 PM).
Clause 6: The Historian shall maintain a historical record of the Society of Physics Students HCC. The Historian shall attend all meetings of the Officer Council. The Historian shall be elected by the Society of Physics “active” membership from a slate of at least two candidates from within the “active” membership who have expressed interest and have sent a letter of intent to the club e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com). The letter will then be distributed to member list for viewing. Elections for the Historian of the Council shall be held each semester. The term shall be nominally one semester, beginning thirty days after the election is completed or at the beginning of the next meeting of the Officer Council, whichever occurs first. The uncompleted term of a Historian of the Council who vacates the position between annual elections shall be filled as determined by majority vote of the Officer Council until the next annual election when the remaining portion of the uncompleted term shall be filled through the normal election procedure. The SPS Historian will work with the SPS Officer Council and SPS Advisor to maintain and accurate record of club activities and events through the utilization of the club’s forum (http://spshccdm.physicboards.com), a visual record of activities (pictures, video), and the club’s e-mail (spshccdm@gmail.com).
Section 2. Administrative Officer
The Faculty Advisor of the Society of Physics Students shall be the administrative executive of the Society and shall have administrative and supervisory authority over the Officer Council. The advisor is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date awareness of club activities and overseeing club projects.
