1. THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
OF
ENGINEERS TAKE A STAND
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
THE CONSTITUTION
Article 1: Purpose and Objective
Engineers Take A Stand will work towards solving problems within Bucknell University. The
organization will raise awareness of the students within the college of engineering regarding
social justice topics that allow every member of our community to feel safe, accepted, respected,
and included in order for them to grow, learn, thrive, and become better, more forward-thinking
versions of themselves. The organization will work toward the following goals:
1. To promote racial equality throughout the university and to educate students, faculty, and
staff of, including but not limited to, the social, emotional, and psychological
implications of racism and racial prejudice.
2. To oppose any forms of racism and racial prejudice within Bucknell University.
3. To promote understanding between the sexes and to further educate students, faculty, and
staff of, including but not limited to, the social, emotional, and psychological
implications of sexual objectification.
4. To oppose any forms of sexual harassment, female/male objectification, sexual assault,
and rape within Bucknell University.
5. To provide social support and a safe haven free from bias and judgement for anyone
afflicted by, including but not limited to, sexual harassment/assault, bullying (cyber or
traditional), religious intolerance, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, racism, ableism,
sexism, and classism.

2. 6. To foster a more united, forward-thinking, and understanding version of Bucknell
University.
Article 2: Membership
Membership is open to any undergraduate student currently enrolled at Bucknell University. The
organization may initially appeal mostly to engineering students due to the nature of the mission
statement and objective. However, for this organization to be successful, an interdisciplinary
approach must be taken. Students from different academic backgrounds and affiliations have
different skills and perspectives that add value and will always be welcomed by the organization.
Article 3: Leadership
The officers of the organization will include the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
and Public Relations Chair. Each officer will be nominated and elected according to the majority
by the members of the club. This will take place at a specific meeting designated for this
purpose. This meeting will be held before finals of the spring semester each year. The officer’s
term will last one academic year, with re-election allowable. At the discretion of the officers and
club members, a Co-President position may be added for the current academic year.
Each officer’s term is contingent upon continued registration as a student at Bucknell University,
maintenance of a 2.5 grade point-average, and attendance to 75% of required meetings.
An officer may be removed from office if a club member expresses concern over his/her ability
or judgment at a meeting. The officer in question must be notified in writing by mail at least 10
days prior to the meeting, in which she/he may provide an explanation (this right is waived if
she/he does not attend the meeting) to be followed by a general discussion, and a vote by the
membership in attendance. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote is required for removal from office.
In case of removal of the President, the Vice President will become Acting President until

3. elections are held. If a Co-President is removed from office, the remaining Co-President will
take the office of sole President.
In case of removal of another officer, the President will appoint a temporary officer. Elections
must be held within six (6) weeks of removal from office.
President-
The President of Engineers Take A Stand oversees all activity within the club, including project
management, fundraising activities and implementation efforts. The president provides support
and direction for the club by leading meetings and other club efforts. Other responsibilities
include interfacing with Bucknell Administration and other Bucknell Student Groups. The
President is also responsible for finalizing paperwork concerning the club. In the case of a Co-
President, it is the responsibility of both officers to delegate roles and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Run and coordinate meetings and other events
• Provide leadership and direction for the group
• Have a clear understanding of club bylaws
• Interface with Bucknell Administration, Bucknell Club Advisor, and Bucknell Student
Groups
• Finalize all paperwork that must be returned to Bucknell or other sources
Vice President-
The Vice President aids the President of Engineers Take A Stand by providing support with
direction. The main duties of the Vice President include interfacing between the other Bucknell
organizations.
Responsibilities:
• Provide support for the President during meetings and other activities

4. • Oversee completion of all paperwork
Treasurer-
The Treasurer of Engineers Take A Stand oversees all club finances. It is the responsibility of
the Treasurer to manage the club budget and manage all finances or issues that concern project
costs.
Responsibilities:
• Provide a budget each semester and complete entire budget and club re-recognition
process each year
• Act as a liaison between Engineers Take A Stand and the Bucknell Student Government
• Manage all account finances
• Supervise all reimbursements and external finances
Secretary-
The Secretary of Engineers Take A Stand is responsible for proper documentation and records of
the club. The Secretary’s duty is to compile information from meetings and other events and
make them available for the club as well as advisors and external parties. The records should be
organized and clear to understand.
Responsibilities:
• Record all club activity throughout meetings and activities
• Compile all information in a presentable form for external parties to be contacted by
the Vice President
• Responsible for communication between officers and club members
Public Relations Chair-
The Public Relations Chair will be responsible for advertising the club and all activities to the
greater campus community. He/she is in charge of creating flyers and other advertisements for

5. activities, including but not limited to: message center, email, posters, etc. He/she also will be
in charge of organizing and coordinating the activities fair.
Responsibilities:
• Communicate club activities and events to campus and community
• Create flyers and other advertisements and increase the visual appeal of the club
• Organize and coordinate activities fairs
• Document all club activities and events
• Maintain the IN-Network page
Article 4: Meetings
An officer meeting will be held weekly and a general club meeting will be held biweekly.
Meetings will generally last one hour. Additional meetings will be conducted if necessary.
Article 5: Committees
There is only one executive committee set by the constitution.
Article 6: Dues
No organizational dues will be required for participation.
Article 7: Faculty/Staff Adviser(s)

6. The advisor to Engineers Take A Stand shall be Professor Deborah Sills and any interested
staff/faculty member of the college of engineering. She/they shall serve a one-year term, which
is renewable each spring semester. The responsibilities of the advisor are:
a. Offering advice for the further development of the organization.
b. Cooperating and coordinating with organization members and the college officials.
Article 8: Rules of Order
 The club will meet biweekly at a set time unless an issue arises to temporarily change the
meeting date and time.
 Officers will meet once a week at a set time determined at the beginning of the semester.
This can be changed if issues arise.
 Small focus meetings may be added when needed to discuss specific projects.
 All members are required to attend the regular meetings.
Article 9: Bylaws
1. Conditions of membership in good standing are to attend meetings regularly and provide
assistance in project tasks.
2. A member’s seniority is based on his or her completion of tasks and devotion to the club,
rather than years of collegiate education.
3. Membership is not limited to students within Bucknell University’s college of
engineering.
4. No dues are required.
5. Meetings are to be conducted in the manner the President feels appropriate.
6. Voting is to be done by a show of hands or closed ballot.