Cornell Capoeira Club Constitution - Cornell College

Cornell Capoeira Club Constitution
Article I – Name
This organization shall be named Cornell Capoeira Club and hereafter referred
to as Capoeira Club.
Article II- Mission
The mission of the Capoeira Club is to propagate the martial art of Capoeira
and to further understanding of Brazilian culture. We do this by providing
regular instructional classes, bringing professional capoeiristas to our campus,
and participating in Batizados.
Article III – Membership
1. Membership is open to all members of the Cornell College and Mount Vernon
communities without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or
political orientation.
2. Individuals wishing to be active members of the Capoeira Club must attend a
minimum of one class a week during each current or previous block.
Article IV – Officers
1. Each position will be held for one academic year
2. Officer positions include the following:
1. President: The president is in charge of overseeing the club, including
implementing the curriculum and club management. The president must
also qualify as an Instructor. The President will act as the main contact for
Student Senate and will notify the Senate Organizations Chair of changes
in contact information.
2. Capoeira Instructor: One or more full-time student(s) who have been
recognized by a legitimate Capoeira group, more specifically Capoeira
Forca Rara, as attaining one level above basic cord rank, and who have
trained with a professional capoeirista during the summer prior to that
school year.
3. Vice President of Funds: This officer acts as chief financial officer for
the group and maintains a ledger. Funds will be deposited in the Student’s
Activities Fund at the Cornell Business Office. This officer will also be in
charge of ensuring that the club raises funds to contribute to costs for
hosted events. The Vice President of Funds or designee will attend all
meetings they are called to by the Chair of Organizations or Chair of
Appropriations of Student Senate.
4. Vice President of Communications: The communications officer will
ensure that group members are updated and connected to the group and are
aware of events, classes, and schedule changes. They will be responsible
for communicating all events and classes to the Cornell community.
5. Vice President of Community: The community officer ensures that the
Capoeira club is an active member of campus, and also works to recruit
new students to the club.
6. Vice President of the Interwebs: The Interwebs officer will ensure that
the Capoeira website will remain updated with current events and contain

supplemental information for Capoeira Club members and prospective
members.
7. Vice President: The Vice President will be a position nominated by the
president in order to assist with the executive running of the club (and
elected by a simple majority of active members during the third week of
first block). If the president is ever unavailable, the vice president may
temporarily act as president.
Article V – Club Meetings
1. The Cornell Capoeira Club will meet a minimum of twice a week the first three
weeks of the block, at the times and places determined by the Capoeira
Instructor(s) or President.
2. Students will be informed of class times and locations by email the first day of
each block.
3. The executive board will meet once a month to discuss club issues.
Article VI – Elections
1. Elections will be held during the end of eighth block of each academic year.
2. In the event of a vacancy, nominations will be taken and elections will be held.
3. Any officer may be removed from office by a 2/3 majority vote of all active
members. Note that if a removal is to occur, it must be announced at the meeting
before the removal and notice must be sent to all members.
Article VII – Amendments
1. Amendments may be proposed by any active member of the group. Amendments
must have the approval of a Capoeira Instructor and be voted on by all active
members with a 2/3 majority vote.
2. Amendments will not take effect until approved by Student Senate.
Article VIII – Ratification
1. After approval by the Student Senate, the constitution will become effective after
a majority vote by active Capoeira Club members.