Old Guard of Virginia Tech
Constitution and Bylaws
of
The Old Guard of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be The Old Guard of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.
Article II - Purpose
The purpose of The Old Guard of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association shall be:
- To provide an organization to sponsor annual reunions, opportunities for fellowship with fellow alumni, and means of continuing involvement with Virginia Tech and its Alumni Association;
- To provide a route through which the members may express views, opinions, and suggestions to the Alumni Association, the Board of Directors and its Officers;
- To provide a channel through which the members may express views and opinions to Virginia Tech's administration; and,
- To provide a source of assistance and advice from alumni who have had years of involvement with Virginia Tech and experience in business, professions, politics, and public affairs.
Article III - Membership
The members shall be alumni of classes who have observed their 50th Anniversary Reunion. They shall be inducted into membership at the time of their 50th Anniversary Reunion.
Article IV - Officers
The officers of The Old Guard shall be a President, President-Elect, Vice President, and Secretary, with duties consistent with these offices, and an Advisory Board not to exceed 11 members, including the Immediate Past President and a representative from the newest class entering The Old Guard. The Officers and Board shall be elected each year at the annual meeting (reunion) by a majority of those present. The President, President-Elect, and Vice President shall be limited to a term of one year in their respective offices. The term of the immediate Past President as a member of the Advisory Board shall be only one year. This limitation shall not apply to the Secretary or to members of the Advisory Board other than the immediate Past President.
Article V - Committees
The President may appoint such committees as may be needed to assist in the furthering of the purposes of the organization.
Article VI - Dues and Fees
There shall be no dues required of members of The Old Guard, nor shall there be any involuntary solicitations made.
Article VII - Meetings
An annual meeting (reunion) shall be held at a time and place to be determined by The Old Guard Officers and the Alumni Office Staff. Time shall be allowed for the conduct of such business that needs to be transacted.
Article VIII - Staff Support
The officers will rely on the Alumni Office Staff for logistical support and for maintenance of such records as may be required.