CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF
THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ALUMNI INTEREST GROUP
of The Pennsylvania State University

ARTICLE I

Name

The name of this organization shall be the Emergency Medical Services Alumni Interest Group of The 
Pennsylvania State University.

ARTICLE II

Purpose

The purpose of the Group shall be to:

	A.	provide a means whereby Alumni and friends of the University may join together for the enrichment of the 
Group and the University as a whole;

	B.	provide additional avenues for identification and contact within the Alumni Association; and

	C.	stimulate the continued interest in the University of all of its graduates and former students.

ARTICLE III

Membership

There shall be two classes of membership, Members and Associates Members.

	A.	Members shall consist of all present and former volunteers and all present and former employees of the 
Office of Emergency Medical Services and/or University Ambulance Service at University Park upon attaining
eligibility for Member or Associate Member status in the Penn State Alumni Association.  Membership in the 
Group shall be automatic upon eligibility for Member or Associate Member status according to the 
membership criteria as set forth in the Bylaws of the Penn State Alumni Association.

	B.	Associate Members shall consist of any persons not eligible for Member status making application to the 
group, and who support the purpose of the Group as defined in Article II.

ARTICLE IV

Board of Directors

Section 1
All affairs of the Group shall be conducted by a Board of Directors consisting of the following members:

	A.	Seven members elected at-large by the members of the Group:

	B.	The following three ex-officio, non voting, individuals:
		- a representative from the Penn State Alumni Association;
		- a representative from University Health Services; and
		- a delegate from the Penn State Emergency Medical Services Association student organization.

Section 2
Terms.  The seven at-large members of the Board of Directors shall be elected, on a staggered basis for a 
term of two years.  The first class of Directors shall consist of three elected for a term of one year and four 
elected for a term of two years and in staggered two year classes thereafter.  These members shall be 
self-nominated by a written statement of intent and shall be elected by mail ballot.  Terms of office commence 
at the first board meeting after election results are known.

Section 3
Removal.  Board members failing to attend a reasonable number of meetings each year an/or to contribute 
substantially to the Group shall be removed from their position.  This will be accomplished by a majority vote 
of the directors in office during any meeting where prior notice of such intent is given to all voting members.

Section 4
Vacancies.  All vacancies of the Board of Directors shall be filled by majority vote of the Board.  Appointees 
shall serve for the remainder of the vacated term.

Section 5
Compensation.  Directors will serve without compensation for their services.

Section 6
Committees.  The Board has the power to create and disband committees.

ARTICLE V

Officers

Section 1
Officers.  The officers of the Group shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  the Board 
shall elect the Group's officers from among current directors.

Section 2
Terms.  Terms of all officers shall be for one year and shall commence at the Board's first meeting of the 
calendar year.

Section 3
Vacancies.  If any office becomes vacant, it shall be elected by the Board from among current Directors.  The 
person elected shall hold office for the remainder of the vacated term.

Section 4
Removal.  Any officer may be removed by a majority vote of the directors in office during any meeting 
provided prior notice of such intent is given to all voting members.

Section 5
Power and duties.  The duties of the officers are:

	A.	The President shall be the executive officer of the Group and shall preside at all meetings of the Board.

	B.	The Vice President will assume the duties of the executive officer in the absence of the President.

	C.	The Secretary shall keep the records of the Group and record and distribute all correspondence.

	D.	The Treasurer shall have custody and control of the Group's funds.  The Treasurer will keep complete and 
accurate records for the Group and present an annual financial report.

ARTICLE VI

Meetings of the Board of Directors

Section 1
Regular Meetings.  There shall be at least two regularly scheduled meetings of the Board per year.  These 
meetings are open to all categories of membership in the Group and members of the Penn State EMS 
Association.

Section 2
Special Meetings.  Special meetings of the Board may be called by or at the request of the President, by the 
Vice President in the absence of the President, or by and three directors.

Section 3
Quorum.  At meetings of the Board, the presence of a quorum shall be necessary to transact business.  A 
quorum shall be 50 percent of the voting members of the Board currently in office.

Section 4
Vote Required for Action.  The act of a simple majority of directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is 
attained shall be an act of the Board.

ARTICLE VII

Member Meetings

Section 1
Meetings.  Meetings of the Group shall be held on a date and place as set by the Board.  Written notice of the 
date and place of a meeting of the Group shall be given by the Secretary at least two weeks in advance.

Section 2
Majority Vote.  The act of a majority of the Members present at a meeting of the Group shall be an act of the 
Members of the Group.

ARTICLE VIII

Amendments

Section 1
Power to Amend the Constitution and Bylaws.  The Board shall have the power to alter, amend, or repeal this 
Constitution and Bylaws or adopt new documents.

Section 2
Separability.  If a section of this Constitution and Bylaws is found to be in conflict with law, the Bylaws of the 
Penn State Alumni Association, or the rules and regulations as established by the Executive Board of the 
Penn State Alumni Council, that section shall be void, but the remainder of the Consistution and Bylaws will 
remain in effect.