Constitution

Revised December 9, 2003

ARTICLE 1

Organization 

Section 1

The Tiger Letterwinners Association is composed of former student athletes of Clemson University as well as former managers, trainers, coaches, and friends of the Clemson University Athletic Department.  The purpose of the Association is to:

A – Afford the opportunity for fellowship among members of the Association.

B – Honor former Clemson University student athletes, coaches, and others associated with the Clemson University Athletic Department through election to the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame.

C – Provide outreach to former Clemson student athletes.

ARTICLE II

Membership

Section 1

There shall be two classes of memberships in the Association, namely:

A – Active Member – Any former student of Clemson University who received an athletic letter from the Clemson University Athletic Department or received a letter in a sport which was later recognized and sponsored by th Athletic Department shall be eligible upon his/her compliance with the provisions of the Constitution.   In addition, all active coaches of an intercollegiate sport shall be eligible to be members of the Association.         

B – Honorary Member – Other persons who are considered to have made significant contributions to the Clemson Athletic program by service thereto shall be eligible for honorary membership upon the approval of three fourths of the members of the Board of Directors of the Association attending a duly scheduled meeting.  Honorary members are not required to pay dues and do not have voting privileges.

ARTICLE III

Officers and Directors 

Section 1

The Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a total of at least 15 persons as described below, including a Board Chair / President, Vice-President, and Executive Director.  In addition, all past presidents of the Association, the Clemson University Athletic Director, and the Executive Director of the IPTAY Scholarship Fund shall be members of the Board and shall have all the rights of duly elected members.  The Board shall elect its own Chair who will preside at all meetings.  The Board Chair will also serve as President of the Association.

Section 2

Each elected Director shall serve a term of two years and may succeed himself/herself for three consecutive terms.  After a one-year absence from the Board, individuals may be reelected to the Board. 

Section 3

Members of the Board of Directors shall elect new members to fill any vacancies.  Normally, such election shall take place at the Directors’ annual meeting, but may be accomplished at a called meeting if necessary.  The Board will make every effort to insure that as many sports as possible are represented on the Board and that men’s and women’s sports have adequate representation as well.

Section 4

Officers of the Association shall be elected by the Board of Directors and shall serve two-year terms.

A – The Chair of the Board of Directors shall also serve as President of the Association, presiding over any meetings held by the Association.  In the event of his/her absence, the Vice-President shall preside.        

B – The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Clemson University Athletic Director and approved by the Association Board of Directors and shall keep the minutes and records of the Board of Directors as well as those of the Association.

Section 5

The Board of Directors at any meeting consisting of at least eight members present shall transact any business not in conflict with this Constitution and shall have the authority to delegate duties to the officers and to elect or appoint other officers and agents and to fix their duties and authority.

ARTICLE IV

Finances 

Section 1

Dues shall be determined annually by the Board of Directors and must be paid in order to remain an active member.  Honorary members are not required to pay dues.

Section 2

The fiscal year of the Association shall be identical to that of the Athletic Department.

ARTICLE V

Meetings

Section 1 

Meetings of the Association may be called by the President, and the Executive Director shall be responsible for notifying the membership of such meetings.

ARTICLE VI

Amendments

Amendments and modifications to the Constitution may be made by a vote of approval of at least 2/3 of the members of the Board of Directors present.  The Executive Director shall notify all members of the Board of Directors at least two weeks prior to any meeting at which amendments to the Constitution will be discussed.
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