The Constitution of the Multicultural Cuisine Club

ARTICLE I – Name

The name of this student-organization shall be the Multicultural Cuisine Club. The name can be abbreviated as MCC.

ARTICLE II – Purpose

It shall be the purpose and objective of the Multicultural Cuisine Club (MCC):

Section 1

To create opportunities for students, faculty, and any individuals who are interested in the richness and diversity of cooking and eating.

Section 2

To promote the interaction and exchange of new ideas and culture about cuisine between all students and faculty at Ohio State University.

Section 3

In order to satisfy these goals, the members of MCC will work together to achieve a greater understanding through cooking demonstrations, tasting, exposure, and any other related activities as requested. In so promoting the variety of cooking and eating, all business shall be conducted apolitically.

ARTICLE III – Membership

Section 1

Voting membership shall be open to all currently enrolled students of the Ohio State University. Any student wishing to become a member must be found to be in good academic standing, maintaining at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. He or she must also express a willingness to comply with the purpose of MCC.

Section 2

Faculty, alumni, professionals, and others who are not currently enrolled students at the Ohio State University may become member. However, the status of any such individual(s) shall be limited to that of non-voting associate or honorary member.

Section 3

This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) for the reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age, handicap, of Vietnam-era veteran status.

ARTICLE IV – Executive Board

Section 1

MCC shall have a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations any other assistant board members that may be needed, and two Advisors. The total membership of the Executive Board shall not exceed eight members of the club. In the event that standing committees are created, the appointed chairpersons shall become members of the executive committee.

Section 2

It shall be the responsibility of the executive committee to represent the general membership. Furthermore, the committee shall conduct business of the organization between general meetings and report its actions to the membership.

Section 3

All officers must be members of MCC. All nominees for organizational board positions must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and, if elected, must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0, and must be registered for the quarter(s) during which they are to serve.

Section 4

All officers shall serve for one year and may be reelected for one additional term. However, an officer completing a second consecutive term may run for a different position. He or she will still be subject to the nomination process.

Section 5

Election of officers shall be held annually on the first Tuesday of the month of February. At least 4 weeks notice shall be given before the election meeting with weekly reminders ensuing. Nominations shall be initiated from the floor and elections done by a ballot. The person receiving the majority vote will be elected.

Section 6

Any officer may be removed from membership by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee. An officer thus removed may appeal to the general membership. Said officer shall be considered reinstated with two-thirds approval of the members.

Section 7

Any vacancy which may occur in an office shall be filled by appointment by the president pending ratification by the general membership at the next group meeting.

Section 8

a) The President shall be the official representative of the club. The President shall have the power to convene, preside over, and prepare the agenda for the meetings of the Executive Board and the general membership. The President shall further perform such duties, as may be necessary and proper in the fulfillment of his/her office, subject to the approval of the Executive Board.

b) The Vice President will be elected to see the committee chairpersons are fulfilling their duties. The Vice President shall further perform such duties, as may be necessary and proper in the fulfillment of his/her office, subject to the approval of the Executive Board. The Vice President will assume leadership in the event that the President is unable to perform his/her duties (due to leave of absence or resignation).

c) The Treasurer keeps detail record of all money allotted to the organization. He/she also submits all payment requests.

d) The Secretary will take minutes and attendance of all meetings and maintain an up-to-date active voting membership roster. The Secretary will also keep a record of the current updated collection of all recipes being gathered.

e) The public relations officer shall serve as the primary contact person for the organization. He or she shall be responsible for recruitment of membership as well as publicity. The public relations officer, in short, represents the organization and ensures its good standing with the community.

f) The advisor shall assist the group in their execution of roles and responsibilities as well as provide feedback to the organization regarding its operations and functioning. The advisor shall serve as a resource. In so doing, he or she should provide advice upon request and should also share knowledge, expertise, and experience with the group. The advisor will be a nonvoting member of the organization.

Section 9

a) Should the executive committee encounter matters that are beyond its capabilities to resolve, the president shall be authorized to create standing committees.

b) Each standing committee will be formed for a purpose designated by the executive committee and its chairperson shall report directly to the president.

c) In the event that all obligations of the standing committee are met or its existence is otherwise deemed unnecessary, it may be dissolved by recommendation of the executive committee and the approval of the president.

ARTICLE V – Meetings

Section 1

MCC shall hold a minimum of two general meetings per month. General meetings shall be held on the second and fourth weeks of every month during an academic term, excluding the summer term. At least five days notice will be given for each general meeting.

Section 2

Officers shall hold a minimum of two Executive Board meetings per month. Meetings of the executive committee shall be held on the first and third weeks of every month during an academic term, excluding summer term. At least three days notice will be given for each meeting of the executive committee.

Section 3

The President must convene a meeting within a reasonable about of time if such a meeting is initiated by a majority vote of the voting members' president at a meeting; or upon a petition signed by one-third the active voting membership.

Section 4

All meetings shall include a quorum, order of business, and disposition of the minutes.

ARTICLE VI – Amendments

Section 1

Proposed amendments to the constitution from the general membership shall be submitted in writing to a member of the executive committee. Proposals from the executive committee shall be submitted in writing to the president, whose duty it shall be to notify the membership at the next general meeting.

Section 2

Proposed amendments shall not be acted upon in the general meeting in which they are introduced, but rather be read and given consideration. Following readings at the subsequent two general meetings, the proposal shall be read a final time in the general meeting in which the votes will be taken.

Section 3

Passage of proposed amendments shall require a two-thirds majority of voting members with the stipulation that a quorum is present.

Section 4

The implementation of the new amendments will take effect in the following academic school year.

ARTICLE VII – Dissolution

Section 1

In the event that MCC should be dissolved, all assets and debts shall be disposed of.

Section 2

Assets shall be dispersed with consideration to the manner in which they were received. That is to say, all remaining operating funds shall be proportionately divided and refunded to the respective individual(s) and/or organization(s). Likewise, inventories shall be dealt with in a similar manner, except for particular items obtained by purchase. Such items shall be donated, in accordance with the opinion of the general membership, to an academic unit of the Ohio State University whose purpose is consistent with that of MCC.

Section 3

It shall be the responsibility of the general membership, including officers, to repay all remaining debts incurred during the fiscal year in which the organization is to be dissolved. Furthermore, the executive committee is expected to formulate the means of raising the necessary funds to meet all fiscal obligations.

ARTICLE VIII – Rights

Section 1

This Constitution is hereby promulgated and established as the sole authority regarding the operation of MCC at the Ohio State University.

Section 2

All Articles hereby provided in this Constitution are exclusively for the proper organization and coordination of MCC at the Ohio State University.

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