Section B: To achieve active membership, members must attend:

1. one fundraising event

2. one non-fundraising event

To maintain active status, members shall attend meetings regularly, participate in the discussion of events, assist with fundraising activities or service projects. Members are not obligated to participate in all projects throughout the year.

Section C:  Dues and collection procedures

1. The fiscal year of the organization shall be from August 2002 to August 2003.

2. Fees shall not exceed $20 per year.

3. The disbursement of dues shall not be based on race, creed, religion, sex, or national origin.

Section D: In any event, should a discriminatory act be found, the Executive Board retains the

Article IV

Section A:  A quorum shall be consisted of the Executive Board as well as active members.

Section B:  Each member in good standing (active) may vote.

Article V

Section A:  Project Progeria shall have a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian,

Section B:  All officers must be members of Project Progeria.

Section C:  The term of office is one academic year.

Section D:  Election of officers shall be held annually.  At least two weeks notice shall be given before the election meeting.  Nominations shall be initiated from the floor and elections done by a ballot.  The person receiving majority vote will be elected. Self-nominations are permissible.

Section E:  Any officer may be removed from membership by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board.  Any officer removed may appeal to the general membership.  Said officer shall be considered reinstatement with two-thirds approval of the members.

Section F:  Any vacancy that may occur in an office shall be filled by appointment by the president pending ratification at the next group business meeting.

Article VI

Section A:  The President

1. The president shall be the chief executive officer.

2. Vacancies in offices will be filled by appointment of the President with approval of the general membership.

3. The President shall supervise and oversee the work of all other officers.

Section B:  The Vice President

1. The vice president shall be the parliamentarian for the organization.

2. The vice president shall assume the duties of the president should the office become vacant, or in the absence of the president. 

3. The vice president will keep and have available current copies of the constitution.

Section C:  The Secretary

1. The secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings and the meetings of the executive board.

2. The secretary will provide a copy of the minutes for each officer and keep a master file.

3. The secretary shall maintain a complete and accurate account of attendance and membership status.

Section D:  The Treasurer

1. The treasurer shall keep a current record of all financial transactions.

2. The treasurer shall develop quarterly reports containing a list of all receipts and disbursements and distribute them among the membership.

3. The treasurer will be responsible for checking the accuracy of all bills and invoices and paying them correctly and on time.

Section E:  The Historian

1. The historian shall keep pictorial and written history of all group functions.

2. The historian shall provide written record of experiences throughout the year for the following members of the next year.

Section F:  Public Relations Representative

1. The public relations representative shall keep verbal communication between the public and the organization.

2. The public relations representative shall oversee the creation and distribution of all publicity for upcoming events.

3. The public relations representative shall oversee Project Progeria’s contact to other organizations.

4. The public relations shall make flyers.

Section G: Webmaster

1. The webmaster shall maintain an outline of the organization’s purpose, officers, constitution, upcoming and hosted events, resources to Hutchinson Gilford Progeria, and any affiliates of the organization.

Section H:  The Advisor

1.        The advisor shall assist the group in their execution of roles and responsibilities.

2.        The advisor shall provide feedback to the organization regarding its operation and functioning.

3.        The advisor shall serve as a resource.

4.        The advisor should provide advice upon request, and also should share knowledge, expertise, and experience with the group.

5.        The advisor will be a nonvoting member of the organization.

Article VII

Section A:  Regularly scheduled meetings shall be conducted at least twice a month.

Section B: At least seven days notice shall be given for each regular business meeting.

Section C:  Special or emergency meetings may be called with less than 24 hours notice by the Executive officer.

Section D:  The meetings shall include a quorum, order of business, and disposition of the minutes.

Article VIII

Section A:  Robert’s Rules of Order Revised shall be followed by the organization in all cases involving parliamentary procedure when it does not conflict with the constitution.

Section B:  The rules may be suspended by two-thirds vote of the present membership.

Section C: Amendments to the constitution may be brought forward for discussion with a 24-