ARTICLE I. Name
The name of this organization is WBNY Alumni Chapter of the Buffalo State College Alumni Association, operating under the powers granted by the constitution and by-laws of the general Alumni Association.
ARTICLE II. Purpose
This chapter shall be one of other similar constituent groups forming the larger body known as the Buffalo State College Alumni Association, and pledges itself to cooperate with the work of the Alumni Association as defined in the constitution and by-laws of the Association. This chapter is formed to promote:
Closer fellowship among the alumni and students at Buffalo State College.
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The advancement of the interests of Buffalo State College.
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The history and tradition of WBNY and to keep it at the forefront of broadcast technology and industry standards.
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To provide support and guidance to current station members.
ARTICLE III. Membership
Section 1. All constituency graduates of Buffalo State College and all other persons sharing an interest in WBNY are eligible for membership in this organization.
ARTICLE IV. Officers
Section 1. The officers of the chapter shall consist of president, vice president and secretary/treasurer.
Section 2. The duties of the officers shall be such as are generally exercised by officers and those that may be assigned to them by the board of directors from time to time.
Section 3. Officers serve a one year term or until their successors are duly elected at the annual meeting of the chapter.
ARTICLE V. Board of Directors
Section 1. The government of the chapter and the direction of its activities shall be vested in the board of directors. It is comprised of the officers and six members. Board members shall serve a term of two years.
Section 2. Board meetings shall be held at least three times per year.
Section 3. The board shall have full power to fill all vacancies that may occur during the year to serve until the following regular election.
Section 4. The board of directors may, from time to time, appoint such subordinate officers, agents, and committees as in its judgment the interests of the chapter may require and may prescribe the duties of such appointees.
ARTICLE VI. Executive Committee
Section 1. The executive committee shall consist of the above named officers and the alumni affairs director, or designee, as an ex-officio member.
Section 2. The executive committee may be empowered to take final action on any business of the chapter specifically delegated to it by members of the board/chapter at regular meetings. When such authorization is not given, it shall present its recommendations at a regular meeting for action by the board/chapter.
ARTICLE VII. Chapter Meetings
Section 1. The annual meeting shall be held in April and coincide with WBNY Alumni Weekend.
Section 2. There shall be at least one regular meetings of the chapter each year subject to the call of the board of directors.
Section 3. Special meetings of the chapter may be called at any time by the board of directors.
Section 4. A special meeting of the chapter shall be called by the president upon the written request of five members of the chapter.
ARTICLE VIII. Elections
Section 1. Elections to fill the expiring terms of officers and board members shall be held at the annual meeting of the chapter.
Section 2. Election shall be by majority vote of those members present at the annual meeting.
ARTICLE IX. Procedures
Section 1. The fiscal year shall begin on July 1 and continue through June 30.
Section 2. To meet temporary conditions as they arise, the board of directors may adopt bylaws.
Section 3. This constitution may be amended at a meeting of the board of directors by an affirmative vote of two thirds of the total members present. Proposed amendments must be presented to the board at least 25 days in advance of a vote.