Article One: Name
This organization shall be called Washington State University Masters Swim Club and hereafter may be referred to as WSU Masters.

Article Two: Purpose and Objectives
2.1 To provide a balanced program appealing equally to both fitness and competitive swimmers including men and women, students, faculty/staff and community members.
2.2 To provide a lifelong fitness environment through exercise and social activities.
2.3 To encourage and promote improved physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle for all members.
2.4 To enhance fellowship and camaraderie among WSU Masters swimmers.
2.5 To provide an environment that foster improved competitive skills for members interested in competivie swimming and triathlons.

Article Three: Duration
The duration of WSU Masters shall be perpetual.

Article Four: Membership
4.1 The following classes of membership shall be recognized in the WSU Masters:
A. Individual Membership: Those persons, to be classified as students who meet the requirements as stated in the bylaws for membership. Will be eligible to vote in club business.
B. Associate Membership: Those persons to be classified as non-students who meet the requirements as stated in the bylaws for membership. Will not be eligible to vote in club business.
4.2 Application for membership shall be in the form prescribed by the by-laws of the WSU Masters and acceptance of membership shall bind such individuals to abide by the Constitution, By-laws and rules of United States Masters Swimming and WSU Masters.
4.3 All members, whether individual or associate, must be currently registered members of United States Masters Swimming.
4.4 WSU Masters is open to all students regardless of race; religion; sex; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; physical mental or sensory disability; marital status; sexual orientationl and status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran.

Article Five: Jurisdiction
The WSU Masters shall have jurisdiction over the sport of Masters Swimming as delegated to it as part of the Inland Northwest Local Masters Swimming Committee of United States Masters Swimming (USMS).

Article Six: Nonprofit and Financial
6.1 General: This organization does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit to the members thereof and is organized solely for non-profit purposes.
6.2 Membership Dues: Student dues will be set at a rate lower than that of associate members. Dues will be collected each semester, and will be used to pay for pool time and coaching expenses.
6.3 Fund Raising Acitivities: the balance of the WSU Masters FS & A account will never be allowed to be overdrawn.
6.4 Earnings: No part of the property or earnings of WSU Masters shall be paid or distributed to or inure to the benefit of any private individual member, officer or participant of the organization except as approved by the Board of Officers as reasonable reimbursement for goods or services rendered. The WSU Masters shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a Corporation exempt from the Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
6.5 Dissolution: Upon dissolution, the net assets of the WSU Masters shall not inure to the benefit of any private individual or corporation, but will be distributed to either USMS, to be used exclusively for educational or charitable purposes, or to any other corporation as may be described by the WSU Masters Board of Directors, and which is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and to which contributions, bequests and gifts are deductible under Section 170(c)(2), 2055(a)(92) and 2522(a)(2) thereof. Such assets shall be distributed to such 501(c)(3) corporation, to be used exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.

Article Seven: Board of Officers
7.1 The affairs of the WSU Masters shall be managed and directed by a Board of Officers consisting of the President, Treasurer, Club Advisor, Men’s and Women’s Team Captains, and the chairperson of each standing and special committee. The number, qualifications, terms of office, manner of election, time and place of meeting and powers and duties of the Board are prescribed by the By-laws of the WSU Masters. None of the Board members shall receive any compensation for service as such, except that those expenses incurred or services rendered for the carrying on of WSU Masters business which are approved by the Board shall be reimbursed.

Article Eight: By-Laws
8.1 The Board of Managers shall operate under a set of By-laws consistent with this Constitution, as shall be appropriate to the conduct of the affairs of the WSU Masters.
8.2 The by-laws of the WSU Masters may be altered, amended, or repealed as the purposes of the WSU Masters may require by the following procedure:
A. Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to the Secretary who shall notify the President so that discussion on the proposal can be scheduled for the next appropriate Board meeting. The Secretary shall also send copies of the proposed amendment to members of the Board for review before the meeting at which it will be discussed.
B. At the Board meeting, the member who proposed the amendment shall present that amendment to the Board for discussion and vote. Proposed amendments shall be approved by simple majority of a quorum of the Board of Officers. If a quorum is not present, the Board may decide to send a ballot to the other Board members for their vote or retain the issue on the agenda for the next Board of Officers meeting.

Article Nine: Constitutional Amendments
This constitution may be altered, amended, or appealed in whole or in part by the same procedure as for the By-laws set forth in article 8.2.

Article Ten: Standing Rules and Policies
10.1 Conduct of WSU Masters meets will be governed by the rules and policies consistent with the current USMS rule book and the sanction from the local masters swimming committee.
10.2 Changes to the standing rules and policies can be made through the same procedure as for the By-laws and Constitution.