Biotechnology Club
1. Mission Statement
Biotechnology Club is an opportunity for students to pursue their interest in biotechnology. Students of all grades are invited to participate, regardless of prior knowledge or experience, as the goal of the club is to supplement the knowledge that the student already has. While educating members through article discussion, activities, and experiments, the club also strives to make biotechnology as fun and interesting as possible.
Biotechnology Club is not meant to be a replacement for DNA science courses that are recommended for students going into the biotechnology laboratory. Biotechnology Club members are not guaranteed acceptance into the biotech senior techlab.
2. Member Conduct
Club members should be respectful of club officers and guest speakers. Equipment in the lab should be handled appropriately and as directed. It is the responsibility of the student to clean up food, messes, and other trash.
3. Finances
I. Source of funds
Club funds will come from a $5 membership fee and fundraising through bake sales. Members who pay the membership fee will be able to come to all meetings and activities and will have priority to non-paying members. Non-paying members may not be able to participate in certain experiments and activities.
II. Use of funds
Funds raised throughout the school year will be used to purchase equipment for experiments, materials and food for meetings, and gifts for guest speakers.
4. Definition of Offices
I. President
The president is the visible face of the club, responsible for overseeing all club meetings and activities. The President's responsibilities include:
1. organizing leadership meetings and notifying other members of their duties
2. working with the club sponsor Dr. Cobb
3. proposing and presenting amendments to the constitution
4. constantly striving to improve the club by coming up with new ideas and listening to the concerns of the members.
**Two Co-Presidents may be elected or one President and one Vice-President**
As a side note, other offices may be created at the President's discretion
II. Secretary
The Secretary is the manager of club PR and communication between club leadership and members
The Secretary's responsibilities include
1. making signs and posters to advertise for the club
2. recruiting members
3. informing members of club activities and events
III. Historian
The Historian is in charge of documenting club activities.
The responsibilities of the Historian include:
1. taking pictures of club activities as well as keep a written log of the events at each meeting
2. working with the webmaster to post past activities online
IV. Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees fiscal matters and manages club resources.
The Treasurer's responsibilities include:
1. keeping track of club funds
2. acting as the liaison between the club and the finance office
3. planning fund raisers for the club
4. purchasing any necessary equipment for Labs and activities
V. Webmaster
The Webmaster is in charge of maintaining the website
The Webmaster's responsibilities include:
1. ensuring that the website is aesthetically pleasing
2. updating information on the website so that it is accurate
3. updating the 8th period summary for the club each week (e.g. Specials).
VI. Officer Removal
A request to remove an officer from his/her position may be requested by 5 club members or two officers. The officer will be removed from their position if 75% of the other officers (rounding down) vote in favor. Standard elections will be held to fill the vacant position and the removed officer may not run for the position in which they were removed.
5. Ratification and Amendments
The constitution can be ratified by a 3/4 vote. Amendments may be proposed by any club member to the president. The president will then read the amendment to the club and a vote will be taken. If ratified by a 3/4 vote, the new amendment will be added to the constitution.
Biotechnology Club is an opportunity for students to pursue their interest in biotechnology. Students of all grades are invited to participate, regardless of prior knowledge or experience, as the goal of the club is to supplement the knowledge that the student already has. While educating members through article discussion, activities, and experiments, the club also strives to make biotechnology as fun and interesting as possible.
Biotechnology Club is not meant to be a replacement for DNA science courses that are recommended for students going into the biotechnology laboratory. Biotechnology Club members are not guaranteed acceptance into the biotech senior techlab.
2. Member Conduct
Club members should be respectful of club officers and guest speakers. Equipment in the lab should be handled appropriately and as directed. It is the responsibility of the student to clean up food, messes, and other trash.
3. Finances
I. Source of funds
Club funds will come from a $5 membership fee and fundraising through bake sales. Members who pay the membership fee will be able to come to all meetings and activities and will have priority to non-paying members. Non-paying members may not be able to participate in certain experiments and activities.
II. Use of funds
Funds raised throughout the school year will be used to purchase equipment for experiments, materials and food for meetings, and gifts for guest speakers.
4. Definition of Offices
I. President
The president is the visible face of the club, responsible for overseeing all club meetings and activities. The President's responsibilities include:
1. organizing leadership meetings and notifying other members of their duties
2. working with the club sponsor Dr. Cobb
3. proposing and presenting amendments to the constitution
4. constantly striving to improve the club by coming up with new ideas and listening to the concerns of the members.
**Two Co-Presidents may be elected or one President and one Vice-President**
As a side note, other offices may be created at the President's discretion
II. Secretary
The Secretary is the manager of club PR and communication between club leadership and members
The Secretary's responsibilities include
1. making signs and posters to advertise for the club
2. recruiting members
3. informing members of club activities and events
III. Historian
The Historian is in charge of documenting club activities.
The responsibilities of the Historian include:
1. taking pictures of club activities as well as keep a written log of the events at each meeting
2. working with the webmaster to post past activities online
IV. Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees fiscal matters and manages club resources.
The Treasurer's responsibilities include:
1. keeping track of club funds
2. acting as the liaison between the club and the finance office
3. planning fund raisers for the club
4. purchasing any necessary equipment for Labs and activities
V. Webmaster
The Webmaster is in charge of maintaining the website
The Webmaster's responsibilities include:
1. ensuring that the website is aesthetically pleasing
2. updating information on the website so that it is accurate
3. updating the 8th period summary for the club each week (e.g. Specials).
VI. Officer Removal
A request to remove an officer from his/her position may be requested by 5 club members or two officers. The officer will be removed from their position if 75% of the other officers (rounding down) vote in favor. Standard elections will be held to fill the vacant position and the removed officer may not run for the position in which they were removed.
5. Ratification and Amendments
The constitution can be ratified by a 3/4 vote. Amendments may be proposed by any club member to the president. The president will then read the amendment to the club and a vote will be taken. If ratified by a 3/4 vote, the new amendment will be added to the constitution.