CONSTITUTION OF THE PRINT SOCIETY
ARTICLE I. NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION
The name of this organization is The Print Society of Bowling Green State University.
ARTICLE II. AFFILIATION WITH OTHER GROUPS
The Print Society is affiliated with Bowling Green State University’s School of Art.
ARTICLE III. PURPOSE, AIMS, FUNCTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION
The purposes are to meet and discuss the ever-growing issues in the printmaking field; to
provide extracurricular print activities; to promote student involvement with regional and
national printmaking organizations; and to educate the public and promote awareness and
appreciation of the art of making original prints.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Students currently or formerly enrolled in printmaking classes are eligible for
membership. All members must be currently enrolled at or affiliated with BGSU.
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall be a President, Vice-President(s), Secretary and
Treasurer, elected by simple majority vote of the membership at the last meeting of the
academic year. The term of office shall last one academic year. Training for new officers
shall be conducted by the outgoing officers in the week following the elections. The
incoming and outgoing officers for each position will meet simultaneously with the
organization’s faculty advisor to ensure proper training. When possible, the Treasurer
position will be held by a student planning to return the following year, so that the
previous year’s Treasurer can assist the new Treasurer throughout the course of the year.
ARTICLE VI. ADVISER
The Adviser shall be the head of the Printmaking area.
ARTICLE VII. MEETINGS
Meetings shall be held monthly during the academic year. Special meetings may be
called by the President or the Faculty Advisor.
ARTICLE VIII. QUORUM
A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of the membership in regular attendance of meetings.
ARTICLE IX. REFERENDUM AND RECALL
Any officer of the organization may be removed from office by the following procedure:
A request to consider removal must be submitted to the Faculty Adviser. Such a request
must bear the signatures of five members of the organization in good standing. A quorum
vote of the membership will follow.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS
An amendment can be proposed by any member of the organization, and must be
confirmed by a 2/3 vote of the members in regular attendance. Amendments must be
published and distributed to the membership.