The Constitution of Seidman Supply Chain Management Association of Grand Valley State University Preamble
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The Constitution of Seidman Supply Chain Management Association of Grand Valley State University Preamble: We, the Seidman Supply Chain Management Association of Grand Valley State University are dedicated to educating students about the profession of Supply Chain Management. Article One: Name The name of this organization established by this constitution shall be Seidman Supply Chain Management Association of Grand Valley State University, and may be hereinafter referred to as SSCMA of GVSU. Article Two: Purpose The purpose of this organization shall be to combine the American Production and Inventory Control Society of Grand Valley State University and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals of Grand Valley State University into one organization called SSCMA. The purpose of this organization is to provide opportunities for students interested in supply chain management to communicate and learn from supply chain management professionals in order to improve their supply chain management knowledge. The organization will provide networking, learning, and career opportunities. Through professional events, such as guest speakers, lectures about current events, and member recruiting events, SSCMA of GVSU will also create awareness of the significance of supply chain management. Article Three: Membership Section One: General Assembly Membership 3.1.1 The membership of SSCMA of GVSU is determined based on the criteria outlined in the APICS of GVSU constitution, and the CSCMP of GSVU constitution. Section Two: Dues and Fees 3.2.1 There is no membership fee for SSCMA of GVSU members. Article Four: Executive Board Section One: Description 4.1.1 The Executive Board shall consist of six (6) core members: A. President of SSCMA B. Vice President of APICS C. Vice President of CSCMP D. Vice President of ISM E. Director of Marketing F. Director of Membership Additional positions on the Executive Board may include: G. Director of University Relations H. Treasurer/Secretary I. Director at Large J. Member at Large Article Five: Other Section One: Description 5.1.1 Sections not addressed in the SSCMA of GVSU constitution are addressed in the APICS of GVSU constitution and CSCMP of GVSU constitution. Article Six: Dissolution Section One: Dissolution 6.1.1 Upon the disbandment of the organization, the organization will split into APICS of GVSU and CSCMP of GVSU. The By-Laws of the American Production and Inventory Control Society of Grand Valley State University I. NAME AND AFFILIATION A. The name of this organization shall be the AMERICAN PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY CONTROL SOCIETY, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY CHAPTER. B. This chapter shall be affiliated with the National Organization known as the American Production and Inventory Control Society II. PURPOSES A. To foster and maintain high standards in the profession of resource management and to promote the recognition of this profession throughout industry. B. To provide opportunity for mutual exchange of problems and ideas in the areas of resource management. C. To provide opportunity, through educational programs, for the members to increase their knowledge of techniques and systems in their profession. D. Assist members and interested non-members in keeping abreast of the latest techniques and systems in the profession of resource management. III. MEMBERSHIP A. Qualifications 1. Membership shall be open to all persons who pay dues as outlined in Section IV. We encourage prospective members to show an interest in promoting the aims and purposes of the International Society and the GVSU Chapter. It is the policy of GVSU and APICS GVSU Chapter that no person on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or weight shall be discriminated against. B. Classes of Membership 1. Membership shall consist of Student members. C. Individual Memberships 1. Student Member - A person attending full-time formal classes in resource management, or related subjects, and not regularly employed in the industry 2. Cost of an Individual Membership – Student Membership dues are set by the national organization. D. Election of Members 1. Application for all classes of chapter memberships, shall be made by completing the proper application form and submitting, with the correct dues, to the Membership Director of the student chapter. 2. When submitted directly to this Chapter, the application shall be directed to the Membership Director who shall endorse the application and make two copies, distributing one to the Chapter Secretary for update of the membership database and retaining one for future committee reference. 3. The original properly endorsed application and dues shall be forwarded to Society Headquarters. E. Transfer of Affiliation 1. Chapter affiliation of a member in good standing shall be transferred upon written request to Society Headquarters who shall promptly notify, in writing, both chapters involved. 2. Chapter dues of members who transfer shall remain with the chapter to which they were paid. F. Termination of Membership 1. A member may resign from the chapter at any time by signifying his intention in writing to the Membership Director. 2. All members who shall neglect or refuse to pay their dues within thirty (30) days after billing shall receive a Second Notice from the Executive Director (Society) declaring them delinquent. This status shall be indicated on the monthly chapter membership status report published by Society Headquarters. Thirty (30) days after such notification, members remaining delinquent shall be automatically dropped from membership. 3. The names of delinquent members shall be provided to the Membership Director for investigation of cause and recommendations for disposition. 4. The application for reinstatement by any member who has been dropped for non-payment of dues shall be considered in the same manner as the application from a new member. 5. The Board of Directors, by a simple majority vote, may excuse an individual member from payment of Chapter dues if, in their judgment, there is a good and sufficient reason. 6. The Board of Directors, by a two-thirds vote, may suspend for a definite or indefinite period or expel any member for just cause. This action shall not be taken until the member has been given ample opportunity to offer defense against the charges. The name of an expelled member shall be stricken from the membership roll. IV. DUES A. Society Society dues are assessed and collected as directed in Society by-laws, payable on the anniversary date of members. Notification of members coincides with their anniversary month and payment is required within thirty (30) days after billing. B. Society and Chapter dues shall be payable originally with the application for membership and thereafter on the anniversary date of membership. V. FISCAL YEAR A. The fiscal year of this Chapter shall be July 1 to June 30 the following year. VI. MEETINGS A. Regular meetings of the chapter shall be held on the second Thursday of each month whenever feasible, at a time and place determined by the Vice-President. B. Special meetings may be called by the President, by a majority of the Board of Directors, or by written petition of one-fourth of the members authorized to vote. C. Notice of all meetings shall be published to all members not less than one week before the date of the meeting. VII. GOVERNMENT A. The control and management of the affairs, property and funds of the Chapter shall be vested in the Board of Directors. B. All questions coming before this Chapter, its duly authorized governing bodies and committees shall be decided by a simple majority of the qualified votes cast within the particular body, unless otherwise specifically determined by these by- laws. C. Decisions made by the current Board of Directors are not binding on succeeding Boards unless the decision is made a permanent part of the by-laws per Article XV. VIII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. The Board of Directors shall consist of five (5) members, which includes: 1. Officers of the Chapter (Article X). B. Board members shall be elected annually. C. The Board of Directors shall have the supervision of all matters pertaining to Chapter activities and shall manage and conduct Chapter affairs in accordance with the by-laws. D. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at such time and place as the Board may direct. E. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President or by request of at least three members of the Board, stating the objectives of such a meeting. F. Each member of the Board shall have one vote only. G. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of three (3) members, of which at least one is an officer. H. A membership on the Board of Directors may be suspended for just cause by two- thirds vote of the Board and shall have inactive status until given the opportunity to defend the offending action. IX. ELECTION OF MEMBERS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee at least ninety (90) days prior to the May membership meeting with the Chairman selected from the Board of Directors B. The Nominating Committee shall submit a list of qualified consenting nominees for membership on the Board of Directors at the April chapter meeting. From this list, supplemented by nominations from the floor, the Nominating Committee shall prepare a ballot for distribution to qualified voting members prior to the May membership meeting. Election of Board Members must be completed by the May meeting. C. The election of members to the Board of Directors shall be by secret ballot under the supervision of a Chief Teller appointed by the chairman of the nominating committee. Two (2) Associate Tellers shall be appointed by the Chief Teller. Associate Tellers cannot be nominees or current board members.