"If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance."   -Abraham Lincoln

Constitution

Article I

Name- Nutricius Decuria

(Latin for Tutor Club)

   A group of students and faculty devoted to the enjoyment of lifelong learning and committed to sharing the joy of education with peers and community.

  Nutricius -i m. [a tutor, guardian].  Decuria -ae f. [a body of ten men; a class, division, esp. of jurors]; [a party, club].

Article II

Membership

   Membership will be based on a recommendation by: faculty, Learning Center Directors, Staff, current and alumni tutors.

   It is open to all current, former tutors and new tutor applicants, Master Students as well as Staff of the ARC.

   An applicant to the ARC Club must have a GPA of 3.00 or better and have been at Bainbridge College at least one semester, or a PSO/Dual Enrollment student.

    Sponsor: Lori Kuhn-Hancock    lhancock@bainbridge.edu

    Co-Sponsor: Mindy Webb        mwebb@bainbridge.edu

Article III

Objectives

   The ARC Club has been organized to promote a better understanding among Bainbridge College’s Students, Faculty, Staff and Administration of the services of the ARC and the leadership qualities that being a Tutor instills in the participants of the Peer Tutor program.

   Members will strive to foster a spirit of unity and cooperation among all members and to use their knowledge and skills to serve the school and community.

   The ARC Club will provide opportunities for its members to observe and practice good leadership and to display the qualities of good citizenship.

Article IV

Officers and Duties

   President:  To direct and coordinate all efforts, with the assistance and support of all other officers, sponsors and members, in accomplishing the goals of theClub.

   Vice President:  To coordinate public relations, serve in absence of the President and chair member selection committee.

   Secretary:  To keep minutes of all meetings, create and distribute public relations materials and provide notices of meetings and events to members.

   Business Manager:  To maintain financial records, to assist with planning of the annual budget, to prepare and distribute a financial report after each event.

 Article V

Meetings

   Meetings will be held monthly and as needed to plan, staff and debrief programs and projects. The meeting times may vary depending upon schedules and committee members.

   They will be held primarily at the ARC, but can be held at an approved off-campus location with the Sponsor (s) present.

Article VI

Budget

   The Sponsors will chair the budget committee, and all officers will participate in the planning and allocation of funds.

   An annual budget will be completed by August 1^st of each year and submitted to the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Director of Student Activities.

 Article VII

Elections

   Officers will be elected by the majority vote from the members. 

   The Vice-President will be responsible for chairing a nominating committee and for getting the appropriate recommendations from peers and faculty for candidates.

 Article VIII

Addendums and Changes

   The constitution may be amended/added to or changed at any meeting provided the amendment, addendum, or change has been sent to the membership at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

   The author(s) of the amendment, addendum or change must attend the meeting and explain the rationale for the amendment, addendum or change.

   A quorum must be present and a 51% vote of that quorum is necessary for the amendment, addendum or addition to be changed.

                     * A quorum is defined as the number of people in attendance at a meeting, providing proper notice has been given to the membership.