CONSTITUTION OF THE

STOUT STUDENT DIETETICS ASSOCIATION

Mission Statement

The Stout Student Dietetic Association (SSDA) is an organization developed to unite dietetic majors and nutrition conscious individuals in order to enhance the educational experience at the University of Wisconsin - Stout

ARTICLE I:   NAME

This organization shall be known as the Stout Student Dietetics Association of the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this organization are:

Section 1.         To meet as an organization twice a month.

Section 2.         To promote the knowledge of foods and nutrition.

Section 3.         To educate students and community on health issues.

Section 4.         To provide community assistance.

Section 5.         To acquaint the students with the professional opportunities and responsibilities in the Dietetics field.

Section 6.         To develop relationships with other Dietetic or related professional organizations.

ARTICLE III:                        MEMBERSHIP

Persons eligible for membership are those who: 

Section 1. Have a major in Dietetics. 

Section 2. Are undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

ARTICLE IV:                        EXECUTIVE BOARD 

The executive board shall consist of all elected offices including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer.

Section 1.         President-Shall carry out the duties of the office, as described in the Officersí Code of Conduct.

Section 2.         Vice-President- Shall carry out the duties of the office, as described in the Officersí Code of Conduct.

Section 3.         Secretary- Shall carry out the duties of the office, as described in the Officersí Code of Conduct.

Section 4.         Treasurer- Shall carry out the duties of the office, as described in the Officersí Code of Conduct.

Section 5.         Public Relations Officer- Shall carry out the duties of the office, as described in the Officersí Code of Conduct.

ARTICLE V: ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1.         Elections shall take place in May of every academic year.

Section 2.         Elections shall be held be printed ballot.

Section 3.         The ballots shall be counted by three members appointed by the president.

ARTICLE VI:  DUES

Dues shall be assessed of all members as deemed necessary by the financial committee to meet the annual budget.  Dues shall be paid by or at he second meeting of each semester to the Treasurer.

ARTICLE VII: MEETINGS

Section 1.         The meetings of this association will be held on the first Monday and third Wednesday of every month.

Section 2.         A quorum consists of 50 % of the total membership.

Section 3.         A quorum of members must be present to hold elections, amend the constitution, and accept the annual budget.

ARTICLE VIII: PROCEDURE

Robertís Rule of Order Revised shall be the parliamentary authority of the conduct of meetings.

ARTICLE IX:            OFFICERSí CODE OF CONDUCT

The officersí code of Conduct should be revised and reviewed as necessary before the end of each term of office by the executive board.

ARTICLE X:  AMENDMENTS

This constitution may be amended by a majority vote and approval of the advisor.

ARTICLE XI:            DISSOLUTION

The association may be dissolved by a majority vote of the members after a two-month notice has been given.

OFFICERSí CODE OF CONDUCT

PRESIDENT

1. Shall conduct all meetings.
2. Shall conduct an election to fill an vacancies in the executive board.
3. Shall appoint a person to replace anyone unable to fulfill the responsibilities of chairmanship of their respective committees.
4. Shall be in charge of and see that all orders, resolutions, and duties of the executive board are carried into effect.

VICE-PRESIDENT

1. Shall perform the functions of the office of President in the absence of the President.
2. Shall be an ex officio member of all committees.
3. Shall be activities coordinator, in charge of field trips, guest speakers, social functions, fundraisers, volunteer activities, etc.

SECRETARY

1. Shall be responsible for recording the proceedings of the executive board and regular meetings
2. shall be responsible for keeping accurate attendance records at all executive and regular meetings
3. Shall be responsible for all correspondence as deemed necessary by the association.
4. Shall be in charge of keeping the associationís files up to date.

TREASURER

1. Shall receive and have custody of all funds and securities of the association.
2. Shall be responsible for keeping full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements.
3. Shall notify the chairperson of each committee of the amount of money budgeted for used by the committee.
4. Shall be chairperson of the financial committee.
   1. The financial committee shall consist of the outgoing and incoming elected officers
   2. The financial committee shall set up a proposed annual budget for  the fiscal year beginning January 1^st.  This budget must be presented to and approved by a majority of the quorum of members before January 1^st.
5. Must present the financial records for auditing during the months of February, April, September, and November to the President.  Must present them to the advisor during March, May, October, and December.

Revised:     March 3, 2004