The name of the organization shall be called “Vietnamese Student Organization”; its abbreviation shall be called “VSO”.

Article II. Purpose:
 

• Section 1. To foster friendship, scholarship and work towards the achievement of higher  academics and social rewards
•  Section 2. To create an atmosphere conducive to mutual assistance among the Vietnamese students at the UH.
•  Section 3. To represent the Vietnamese student at the UH.
•  Section 4. To promote cultural understanding, cooperation and interaction among Vietnamese Students.
• Section 5. To unite Vietnamese Students in order to protect and develop their interests and especially their cultural heritage.
•  Section 6. To provide fellowship and mutual support.
• Section 7. To foster communication through the  distribution of a news letter and other informative and educational materials.

Article III.  Membership:
 

• Section 1. Membership in the club is open to all persons who are interested in and subscribe to the purpose and principles of the organization as set forth in these bylaws, and who have paid membership dues.
• Section 2. Removal:  A member(or officer) of the VSO may be removed for cause, which includes committing a felony or conduct derogatory to the best interests of the organization, by affirmative vote of two thirds of the members present and voting  at the meeting.  The VSO shall extend all rights to the member in question during the removal proceeding.
• Section 3.  All members are required to attend meetings at least  once a month.

Article IV.  Executive Officers:
 

• Section 1. The executive office of the Vietnamese Student Organization is composed of:
  1. President
  2. Two Vice-president
  3. Secretary
  4. Treasurer
  5. Committees

Article V. Election of Officers
 

•  Section 1. The executive officers of club is constituted by the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer shall be elected.
•  Section 2. Any member who shall be 18 years of age to be eligible to vote and rungs for office.  The incumbent officers are to be considered eligible to run for election.
• Section 3. Elections shall be held each May of the year.
• Section 4. Term of Office:  Officers will serve for one year.

Article VI. Duties and Responsibilities of Elected Officer:
 

•  Section 1.  Duties and Responsibilities of the President:

 A. Oversee all functions and activities of the Vietnamese Student Organization.
 B. Preside over all meetings of the executive officers and general meetings.
 C. Represent the Vietnamese Student Organization at all times.
 D. Responsible for appointing a replacement , for executive officers when there is a vacancy.
 E. Under emergency circumstances, the President has the authority to make final decisions.
 F. In case there are equal votes on the resolution, the President has the authority to make final decisions.
 G. The president shall countersign all bank notes(Cheques) of the expenditures.
 H. Under urgent circumstances, the President has authority to withdraw funds from the Vietnamese Student Organization account, but not to exceed $100.00(one hundred dollars)

•  Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities of the Vice-president:

 A.  Assume all duties of the President and responsibilities when the president is absent.
 B. Automatically assume the duties and responsibilities of the president when the president  resigns or is impeached.
 
• Section 3. The Secretary shall:

 A. Records all notes of meetings of the executive officers and general meetings.
 B. Record minutes to the executive officer’s meetings and general meetings.
 C. Compile and file all records and correct records of roster of all executive officers and other officers.
 D. Issue and notify members of the meeting and also arrange the format of the meeting.

• Section 4. The Treasurer shall:

 A. Receive all donations, issue receipts and file the correct records and also make bank  deposits into the VSO accounts.
 B. Countersign all bank notes(Cheques) with the President or Vice-president.
 C. Report the financial status of the VSO financial records to any one who is interested or  has any questions.
 E. Assume the duties and responsibilities assigned by the president and the executive officers.

Article VII.  Advisory Board:

The Advisory Board members will assist the Executive officers by making recommendations and suggestions.

Article VIII. Quorum

A general meeting shall consist of at least 2/3(twothird)of the members to       constitute a quorum

Article IX.  Voting
 

• Section 1. Voting shall be conducted by either secret ballot or raising hands.
•  Section 2. Any resolution shall be passed or approved by the majority or 1/2 +1(one half plus one) of the members present at the meeting.

Article X.  Amendments:

These bylaws can be revised or amended by a two third vote at any regular meeting of the organization, provided that the amendment has been submitted at the previous regular meeting.