of the University of Maryland at College Park Alumni Association, Inc., Engineering Chapter

Article I: Name

The name of the Corporation shall be the University of Maryland Alumni Association, Inc., Engineering Chapter, hereafter called the "Engineering Chapter." The Engineering Chapter shall be organized as a nonprofit, non-stock corporation consisting of its general membership.

Article II: Mission

It shall be the mission of the Engineering Chapter to organize the membership to promote the welfare and advancement of the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, hereafter called the School of Engineering, by working towards the following goals:

• Foster and strengthen the role and presence of the Engineering Chapter
• Cultivate professional and social harmony between the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the School of Engineering
• Promulgate and promote achievements, programs and services that involve the School of Engineering
• Promote and recognize academic and professional excellence within the School of Engineering and among its alumni
• Encourage outside (private and government) support of the School of Engineering's activities and endeavors
• Preserve and proclaim the history and tradition of the School of Engineering

The Engineering Chapter exists to serve the common interest of the A. James Clark School of Engineering and its alumni constituencies.

Article III: Location

The principal office of the Engineering Chapter shall be the Office of the Dean, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Md.

Article IV: Membership

Any member in good standing of the University of Maryland Alumni Association, Inc., may elect to be a member of the Engineering Chapter.

Article V: Fiscal Cycle

Section 1. The fiscal year of the Engineering Chapter for the purpose of maintaining financial records and the annual audit shall be the twelve-month period from July 1 to June 30.

Section 2. Funds for the maintenance and operation of the affairs of the Engineering Chapter shall be derived from:

• A share of the dues paid by members to the University of Maryland Alumni Association as determined by the Association
• Voluntary contributions from alumni and friends
• Payments from the School of Engineering for services rendered
• Voluntary contributions from the University of Maryland Alumni Association itself or from any fund or organization affiliated with the School of Engineering
• Such other sources as may be approved by the Board of Directors

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Article VI: Meetings of the Membership

Section 1. The Engineering Chapter shall hold an annual meeting at such time and location as the Board of Directors may specify.

Section 2. Special meetings of the membership of the Engineering Chapter may be held through anyone of the following means:

• Upon the call of the President of the Engineering Chapter
• Upon the request in writing of at least one-third of the Board of Directors
• By demand in writing of active members representing in number, at least 10 percent of the total membership

Section 3. Notice of the annual meeting and of any special meeting of the membership shall be published as appropriate by such other written notice as the Board may specify. The notice, regardless of how given, must be mailed to the active membership at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting.

Section 4. Newly elected officers and members of the board shall be presented at the annual meeting of the members of the Engineering Chapter.

Article VII: Board of Directors

Section 1. The management of this Engineering Chapter shall be vested in the Board of Directors whose members shall be composed of the following active members in good standing and students:

    a. Officers. Officers shall be selected from current or past members of the Board of Directors.

1. President: shall serve as the Chair of the Board. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect will act in this capacity, if she/he is available, and if not, the Treasurer shall serve.
2. President-Elect
3. Treasurer
4. Secretary

     b. Board of Directors

1. A maximum of fifteen members in good standing of the Engineering Chapter shall serve as the Board of Directors.
2. Should a member of the Board leave the Board for any reason before her/his term expires, the President will select a member in good standing of the Engineering Chapter to complete the term.
3. The method of selection of officers and members of the Board shall be recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board.
4. Members of the Board of Directors shall have prior active involvement in the Engineering Chapter through participation in at least one Committee.
5. Ex-Officio members: The Dean of the School of Engineering, members of his/her staff, and one (1) student representative shall serve as ex-officio members of the Board. The student member shall be selected by the Dean. Ex-officio members shall not have voting status.
6. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least bi-monthly at a time and place to be determined by the Board at any regular meeting.

    c. Terms of Office:

1. The President, President-Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary are each selected for a two year term. one-year, nonrenewable term. The time spent serving a term as an officer, shall not be counted in the determination of maximum director terms.
2. Directors shall serve three-year terms. Directors shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive three-year terms. If a director serves a full term as an officer, the term prior to the appointment and following it shall not be considered consecutive.

    d. Board of Directors Meetings:

1. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least b-monthly at a time and place to be determined by the Board at any regular meeting.
2. A quorum shall be defined as a minimum of 50% of the filled Director positions with at least two officers present.
3. A successful vote shall consist of a majority of the quorum.

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Article VIII: Term of Board Membership

The term of each member of the Board of Directors and each officer shall commence on July 1.

Article IX: Termination of Board Membership

The term of office of any member of the Board of Directors or of any officer who is absent for four (4) consecutive meetings of the Board or is not a member in good standing of the University of Maryland at College Park Alumni Association, Inc., shall automatically terminate, unless such is excused by the Board for good and sufficient cause.

Article X: Standing Committees

The standing committees of the Engineering Chapter shall be as follows:

• Executive Committee: Chaired by President
• Communications and Fundraising Committee: Chaired by a member of the Board

• Alumni Outreach Committee: Chaired by a member of the Board
• Student Outreach Committee: Chaired by a member of the Board
• Past Presidents Committee: Chaired by the immediate past president or another designated past president

Article XI: Amendment

The by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote either at a meeting of the Board or at a meeting of the membership of the Engineering Chapter, or by electronic vote, provided that at least thirty (30) days written notice is given to the membership regarding the time, the nature of the amendment, and the manner of taking the votes (in person or electronically), place and purpose of said meeting.

Article XII: Dissolution

Section 1. The Engineering Chapter may be dissolved at any time upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors and by two-thirds vote of the members in good standing who are present at any regularly called or special meeting of the Engineering Chapter, provided that the proposed dissolution has been submitted to the membership for their consideration at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting.

Section 2. All assets and net income current and accumulated, remaining after the payment of all just debts, obligations and claims shall be transferred to its successor organization provided that said successor organization is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended; otherwise, said assets shall be transferred to and become the property of the School of Engineering for use in its educational and school or requirements.

Article XIII: Adoption

Section 1. This Constitution was approved by the Board of Directors at its regular meeting on July 20, 1989.

Section 2. This Constitution was approved by the University of Maryland at College Park Alumni Association, Inc., on September 23, 1989.

Section 3. This former "College of Engineering Chapter, University of Maryland Alumni Association" Constitution last amended on December 5, 1979 was dissolved on September 23, 1989.

Section 4. This constitution was amended on July 20, 1999.

Section 5. This constitution was amended on October 8, 2002.

Section 6. This constitution was amended and approved by the membership and the Board of Director’s during the annual meeting on September 27, 2005.

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