Constitution of the Bauman Medical Society

 

ARTICLE I:  NAME

            The name of this organization shall be the Bluffton College Bauman Medical Society.  The organization is named in honor of Harvey and Ella Garber Bauman, who both graduated in the Bluffton College Class of 1919.  Following their graduation, Harvey and Ella both became physicians and worked as medical missionaries in India for over 30 years.  Many of their descendents have also graduated from Bluffton College.  The lives of Harry and Ella are outstanding examples of medical service to humankind and support for Bluffton College.

 

ARTICLE II:  PURPOSE

            The purpose of this organization is to enable students interested in a medical career to experience and investigate different aspects of the field of medicine and prepare themselves in the best way possible to be candidates for a career in a health related field.

 

ARITCLE III:  MEMBERSHIP

            All persons interested in pursuing a medical career are eligible to become members of the organization.  In order to become a member, one must fill out a simple application and attend most of the scheduled meetings of the group.

 

ARTICLE IV:  ORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND DUTIES

Section I:         The executive committee shall consist of three members and shall preside over all meetings, communicate messages concerning club business to all members, appoint committees, and work in conjunction with faculty advisors.  The executive committee is responsible for all duties concerning funds, minutes, attendance, and the arrangement of activities.

Section II:        Faculty advisors shall be either one or more of the pre-med advisors of the Bluffton college science department.

 

ARTICLE V:  ELECTIONS

            Elections for executive committee members shall be held in the spring semester of each year.  All members are eligible to vote and run for a position on the executive committee.  Current members of the committee are also eligible for reelection.  After new committee members have been elected, the committee shall meet with the faculty advisors for the purpose of transfer of duties and initial planning.  Previous committee members should participate in this meeting.. 

 

ARTICLE VI:  MEETINGS

            Meetings shall be held as needed.  The times and places of these meetings shall be communicated to the members by the executive committee.

 

ARTICLE VII:  AMENDMENTS

            Any amendments or change to this constitution shall be formally proposed to the club at meetings and will be voted on by all members.  A two-thirds majority is necessary to adopt any amendments to the constitution.  Amendments must be approved by the faculty advisors.