Article I. The name of this organization shall be Altered Reality.

Article II. The purpose of the organization is to

• Promote a better understanding of science fiction and fantasy

• Provide an outlet for those interested in science fiction and fantasy

• Have fun

Article III. Levels, Rights, and Removal of Members

No student may be denied admission to, participate in, or the benefits of, or discriminated against in any club/organization because of the student’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or parental status.

Wis. Stat. Sec. 36.12

1. Members, who will consist of

   1. Students

      1. Who must be enrolled at UW Rock County

      2. In good academic standing, which shall be at least a 2.0 semester OR cumulative GPA

      3. Or, if not in good academic standing, taking measures to improve academic standing as overseen by the advisor

      4. Who have attended at least three official meetings

   2. Faculty and Staff

      1. Must be employed by UW Rock County

      2. And have attended at least three official meetings

2. Members may

   1. Participate in all club activities without charge

   2. Vote in all elections

   3. If a student, hold office

3. Associate Members, who will consist of

   1. Non-Students

4. Associate Members may

   1. Be required to pay for club events

   2. Not hold office

   3. Vote on any issue except the expenditure of club funds

5. Student Non-Members, who will consist of

   1. Any UW Rock County student who has not yet met the attendance requirements

6. Student Non-Members may

   1. Participate in events for no charge

   2. Not vote

   3. Not hold office

7. Membership will be recorded by the Vice-President and tracked by the secretary

8. Removal of Members

   1. Just cause must first be established by the advisor, then

   2. A 2/3 majority vote is required for removal

Article IV. Officers and Duties

1. The executive committee shall consist of the following:

   1. President

      1. Presides over Altered Reality and Executive Committee meetings

      2. Does not vote except in the event of a tie

      3. Can convene special sessions

      4. Can appoint members to vacant officer positions

      5. Has all other powers and privileges not otherwise detailed in this document

   2. Vice-President

      1. Shall take the place of the President if he or she is not present

      2. Takes attendance and addresses attendance problems

      3. Chairs the constitutional committee

   3. Secretary

      1. Shall record minutes

      2. Shall provide members with an agenda before each meeting

   4. Treasurer

      1. Shall keep all financial records

      2. Consults with the advisor on all financial matters

      3. Spends money only as allocated by the club

Article V. Meetings

1. Meetings shall take place no less than once per month

2. Call to order is made by the President, or the Vice-President in his or her absence

3. Quorum will consist of at least three officers and two other members

4. The agenda is set by the executive committee and distributed by the secretary via email

5. Members must attend at least three meetings per semester to maintain membership status

6. Meetings shall follow Robert’s Rules of Order

Article VI. Elections

1. All elections, except those specifically designated otherwise in this document, shall be decided by a simple majority

2. Nominations for officer positions are made by Members

3. Nominees are voted upon at the next Club meeting, which shall not be earlier than two days after the day of the nomination

Article VII. Committees

1. Standing Committees

   1. Constitutional Committee

      1. Run by the Vice-President

      2. Consists of the Vice President and at least four volunteer members-at-large

      3. Works on changes and amendments to the Constitution

      4. Proposes changes to the constitution to the membership

2. All other Committees

   1. President appoints a volunteer to chair

   2. Shall consist of other volunteers

   3. Brings any suggestions to the membership for a vote

Article VIII. Constitutional Amendments

1. Suggestions for changes to the Constitution are brought to the Constitutional Committee

2. The Constitutional Committee shall propose changes to the general membership

3. A 2/3 majority is required for passage of any changes

Amendments to the Constitution

1. Quorum will consist of at least two officers and three other members