The name of this organization shall be the Chico Chapter of the International Society for Performance and Instruction (ISPI) hereinafter known as the "Chapter"

The purpose of the Chapter shall be to:

• promote a clear understanding of human performance technologies with an emphasis on instructional technology,

• be a link between California State University, Chico (CSUC) and the professional field,
• sponsor speakers who will provide members with a guideline to current trends in human
• performance technology and available job opportunities,
• provide members with information that will aid in gaining practical job experience through internships whenever possible,
• maintain contact with CSUC instructional technology alumni and ISPI members,
• provide a social setting for Chapter members to meet and get to know each other,
• be involved with projects that will promote an understanding of human performance technology, and
• maintain continuity of Chapter leadership from year to year as Officers graduate.

A. All persons who are currently enrolled at CSUC shall be eligible for membership. Membership will include voting privileges and invitations to Chapter events.

B. Responsibilities of all members shall include:

• attendance at scheduled meetings,
• participation in fund raising activities,
• serving on committee(s).

Special allowances may be arranged for members who have conflicting work or university schedules. Failure to meet these responsibilities may result in removal of membership.

C. All members shall pay dues of $15.00 per semester by a due date which will be determined by the Executive Officers. Students who have not paid dues will be allowed to attend the meetings to see if the Chapter is an organization that will benefit them. Access to the Alumni database will not be allowed to non-members. Field trips will be free to members, but will cost $5.00 per trip to non-members. The fees non-members pay for events will accumulate and when the fees equal the Chapter membership, the non-member will become a full member.

For eligibility of Executive Officer, a student must have been a member for at least one semester and completed responsibilities therein. Officers will conduct business in an orderly fashion outlined in Article V.

A. Election and Removal of Executive Officers

1. Executive Officers shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the voting membership present at the last meeting in April. Executive Officers shall serve a term of one year, not to exceed two terms.
2. Officers may be removed for cause by a 2/3 majority vote of the total membership. Such vote shall occur at a scheduled meeting of the organization and the issue of removal of officer(s), and the reasons for such removal shall have been introduced at the previously scheduled meeting. Causes should be pleaded at this time.
3. If an Officer is unable to complete the term of office, a replacement will be selected by a special election (simple majority vote) at the next scheduled meeting provided that notification of the election is posted at least three (3) school days prior to the meeting of the special election.

B. Criteria for all Officers

1. Must currently be enrolled as a CSUC student,
2. Must have been a member for at least one semester previous to his/her election,
3. Must be in good standing with the University.

C. Duties and Responsibilities

There shall be five (5) Officers comprising the Executive Council of the Chapter.

1. President
   
   • prepare Executive Council and Chapter agendas
   • convene Executive Council and Chapter meetings
   • oversee Chapter direction, coordinate implementation with Officers
   • perform needs assessment for our members
   • represent the Chapter to the University and others
   • Student Activities Authorization Form (first of academic year)
   • arrange for guest speakers to come
   • insure Chapter Bylaws and ISPI commitments are met
   • maintain a binder of activities to pass on to next officer supervise annual officer turnover process and review Officers's handbooks

2. Vice President of Finance
   
   • fund raising
   • collect dues
   • collect fees from non-members at events
   • manage the Chapter bank account
   • maintain a binder of activities to pass on to next officer

3. Vice President of Information
   
   • pick up mail
   • manage Chapter correspondence such as surveys or mailings
   • minutes of meetings
   • produce member directory (early in year and as needed)
   • Chapter records
   • Chapter membership
   • Alumni database
   • maintain a binder of activities to pass on to next officer

4. Vice President of Operations
   
   • when President is absent, assume those responsibilities
   • ISPI contact
   • ISPI membership
   • Officer list must be updated and submitted (after elections)
   • Chapter Profile submitted to ISPI (by January)
   • reserve rooms for meetings
   • handle logistics of special events
   • speakers
   • social meetings
   • maintain a binder of activities to pass on to next officer

5. Vice President of Publications
   
   • Chapter announcements made, approved, posted
   • regular meetings
   • special events
   • newsletter membership
   • (business) cards
   • produce annual Chapter calendars
   • maintain a binder of activities to pass on to next officer
   • maintain Chapter bulletin board
     

As mentioned above, each Officer will keep records of their tasks, responsibilities, and activities in a binder to be turned over to their successors. The information is intended to assist the new Officers in maintaining Chapter strength and direction. All Officers must attend the regularly scheduled meetings of the Chapter in addition to the Executive Council meetings. Officers will head up Committees which will be formed to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the Officers as well as of projects deemed desirable by a majority of the membership.

A. General meeting the Chapter shall be held at least monthly when school is in session.

B. Executive Council meetings shall be held prior to the general meeting to formulate agendas, discuss issues, develop proposals, etc.

C. Committees shall meet as needed and report all activity to the Executive Officer prior to the next Executive Council meeting.

D. Special Chapter meetings may be called at the request of three (3)Officers or five (5) voting members.

The general process for decision making shall be by simple majority of those voting members present at the regularly scheduled meeting, unless specified in this constitution. Decisions regarding expenditure of funds or use of equipment owned by the Chapter will be determined by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee. In the case of a dissenting vote, the issue will be turned over to the general membership for a majority vote.

A faculty or staff advisor, as defined by the University, shall be elected by the simple majority vote of the voting membership at a scheduled meeting and shall serve until resignation or removal from office by a 2/3 majority vote of the voting membership at a scheduled meeting of the Chapter. There may be more than two faculty/staff advisors for the Chapter, however, to satisfy Student Chapter requirements of the ISPI, the Chapter must always have at least two advisors who are international ISPI members.

This constitution may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the total membership at a regularly scheduled meeting. Suggested amendment shall have been introduced at the previous regular meeting or distributed at least three (3) school days prior to the meeting where the vote will occur.

If the Chapter disbands, or ceases to exist, the Executive Council shall disburse all assets, but none may go to individual Chapter members, excluding any non-monetary donations which may be returned to the donor at the donorís discretion. Assets otherwise may be given to another Chapter, department, or community organization. If no Officers/members are available, the faculty advisor(s) shall make the disbursal.