Description
The purpose of The Country Swing Club is to produce confident country swing dancers. The goals of this organization are to teach members the basics of country swing dancing, help members make real connections with others, and create a safe and positive learning environment. To achieve these goals, The Country Swing Club will hold weekly practices geared towards learning country swing dance basics and host monthly dances for the socialization of members and the implementation of new moves.
Affiliations
This organization has no affiliations.
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
25 |
| ISU Members |
0 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
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| Allowed Officers |
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| Membership Qualifications |
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| Membership Restrictions |
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| Elections/Selection |
Elections will occur annually during the month of October. Members interested in running for an officer position will complete a nomination form and submit the form to the current President at least one week prior to the general membership vote. Voting will occur at a general meeting. The date of the meeting will be announced at least one month in advance through an email to all members. At the voting meeting, each candidate will have 2 minutes to speak in front of general membership. Voting will occur by secret ballot on an anonymous virtual form or secret paper ballot. Candidates will be elected by a majority vote of members present at the meeting. In the case of a tie, an immediate run-off election will be held between the tied candidates. Voting will occur by secret ballot in which members will write the name of their chosen candidate on a piece of paper and submit it to the outgoing President. In the case that no candidate receives a majority vote, an immediate run-off election will be held between the two highest voted candidates. Voting will occur by secret ballot in which members will write the name of their chosen candidate on a piece of paper and submit it to the outgoing President. The term of office for all officer positions shall be one year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31.
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| Meetings |
Practices will be held once a week and social dances will be held every or every other month. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| The Country Swing Club at Iowa State University will hold weekly practices geared towards learning country swing dance basics and host monthly dances for the socialization of members and the implementation of new moves. |
Description of Special Events