Topeka Triathletes (T2) Constitution

ARTICLE I

Club Purpose

T2 is an organized club dedicated to the educational pursuit of triathlon, general physical fitness, and the representation of
the sport of triathlon and other endurance sports within the community.

ARTICLE II

Club Name

The official name shall be “Topeka Triathletes” or in short “T2”.

ARTICLE III

Club Membership

Membership shall be open to any individual who shares in the common purpose of T2. Membership shall be granter without
discrimination upon basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, and physical or mental handicap.

ARTICLE IV

Club Officers

Four officers and 3 (three) directors shall comprise the T2 Executive Committee. Terms of office are from January 1 until
December 31 of the calendar year. The offices are:

• President
  Presides over meetings, can appoint to fill board vacancies. Term is not more than one year consecutively.

• Vice President
  Acts as president in the absence of the president. Responsible for guest speakers at club meetings.
• Secretary
  Responsible for keeping accurate minutes at officer’s meetings. Keeps a current roster of club members.
• Treasurer
  Collects club’s dues, pays club debts, and accounts for club’s finances with a monthly report.
• Directors
  Participate in officer’s meetings and vote on club’s policies.

ARTICLE V

Executive Committee

Executive Committee meetings shall be held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Dates and times of Executive Committee
meetings and agenda items are to be published in the club’s e-newsletter. Special meetings may be called by the President
and seven current club members who petition the Executive Committee in writing. All Executive Committee meetings are
open to the membership. The Executive Committee can appoint committees as needed for club business or activities.
There must be four Executive Committee members present to have a quorum. Robert’s Rules of Order will govern all
Executive Committee meetings.

ARTICLE VI

Club Meetings

Club meetings shall be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Dates, times, and location are to be published in the T2 e-
newsletter.

ARTICLE VII

Club Elections

The President shall establish a nominating committee at the September Executive Committee meeting. The nominating
committee shall consist of one Executive Committee member and one current club member at large. The committee shall
ask for nominations from the floor of the September and October meetings. The committee shall prepare a slate of officers
for presentation at the November meeting and request final nominations from the membership. A slate of officers for
presentation at the November meeting and request final nominations from the membership. A slate of officers will be
presented to the membership at the December meeting for approval from the membership.

ARTICLE VIII

Amendments to the Constitution

Proposed amendments will be recommended by the Executive Committee, and shall be posted in the club newsletter fifteen
days before the next club meeting. Amendments shall be voted on by the club membership at a regularly scheduled
meeting.

ARTICLE IX

Miscellaneous

This constitution shall comply with applicable state of Kansas and federal regulations.