University of California, Santa Barbara

FeelGood Chapter Constitution

2011-2012

FeelGood Chapter Constitution Article 1 Name of Organization: FeelGood Article 2 Purpose, Goals, and Vision Section 1. The Purpose of FeelGood is to be an innovative, non-profit food service, apparel, and event planning business working towards a world free from suffering, hunger, and gender discrimination by raising money for Choice Humanitarian. We believe that proven, altruistic business practices and the inherent goodness in people, when combined, provide the needed synergy to make this world a better place. Section 2. Major Goals: Raise over $1,000 annually on the UCSB campus to end world hunger Provide a simple opportunity for students and faculty to give back and to create an awareness of social responsibility in a friendly atmosphere. Create partnerships within the Santa Barbara community to establish a local presence and continue the growth of the FeelGood movement. Through our grilled cheese operations; build awareness among hundreds of thousands of students. Lead the movement of having our generation adopt the responsibility to end world hunger Section 3. Vision Statement: When college students across the nation have the option to buy their delicious, healthy lunch from an organization which exists to make this world a better place rather than just making a profit, FeelGood will have arrived. Business can do a lot of good and FeelGood wants to help prove that. Article 3 Expectations of Members FeelGood will create an environment that makes its members passionate about what they are doing and help them to feel instrumental in making a difference in this world. FeelGood strives to not be stressful but rather empowering. The passion of its members will be the driving motivation for holding members responsible. Section 1. Dues Members do not have to, but are encouraged to contribute to the startup of FeelGood SB through donations. There are no membership renewal fees so long as current members bring in a new member for each new school year. Section 2. Events Members must be on at least 2 event committees. Members must attend all events unless discussed with the President. Section 3. Meetings Members must attend all mandatory meetings and may miss others with notification to the president. Section 4. Grilled Cheese Stand Members must work the grilled cheese stand for 1-2 hours/week depending on the hours of operation.

Article 4 Officers FeelGood must have a President and Treasurer to operate. Other officers such as Vice President, Deli Manager, Secretary, and Fundraising Chair are highly recommended for effective management and operations. Section 1. President The president shall be the organizational director of FeelGood. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: holding meetings, directing strategic management initiatives, and fulfilling responsibilities on behalf of FeelGood, including the completion of monthly progress reports. The president is expected to be intimately involved in FeelGood at all levels from planning to daily operations. Section 2. Treasurer The treasurer shall be responsible for the management of all financial transactions occurring within the FeelGood Gourmet, Apparel, and Events departments. The treasurer will be the chief liaison regarding club finances. Article 5 Meeting and Quorum Section 1. General Meetings General meetings should be held, ideally, no less than 2 times per month. Section 2. 2/3rd of members are needed to conduct business to have Quorum. Article 6 General Provisions Section1.The Hunger Project and Choice Humanitarian- All proceeds of money raised by FeelGood, whether through the grilled cheese stand, t-shirts, or events, must go to or Choice Humanitarian. If there is a local or other charity the members are inspired to support, they must appeal to the FeelGood Headquarters. Section 2. Non-Discrimination Clause for Membership- FeelGood will not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religious beliefs, etc. Section 3. UCSB Rules and Regulations- FeelGood will abide by the rules and regulations of UCSB as a condition to initial and continued registered status. Article 7 Amendments Section 1. Amendments to FeelGoods Constitution should be made by writing a request to FeelGoods Headquarters. The specific requests should reflect the consensus from all members. Article 8 Removal of Officers Section 1. In the case that FeelGood officers are not acting in the best interest of the FeelGood, by a 2/3rd vote of our members we may remove him/her from the position and replace them with another club member by election. In such a case, FeelGood Headquarters must be notified.

Article 9 By-Laws Section 1. Main Product Our main product is gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Sandwiches are to be sold for a donation. Section 2. Quality of Product - FeelGood gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are guaranteed to be delicious and high quality. Sandwiches must be made with care and creativity. Section 2. Main Service - Our main service is providing a simple opportunity for students and faculty to give back and to create an awareness of social responsibility in a friendly atmosphere. Section 3. Events - FeelGood organizes activities such as music concerts, fun runs, movie nights, etc to raise money for The Hunger Project or Choice Humanitarian. It gives FeelGood members the opportunity be creative about ways to raise money and create spaces for building awareness of our causes in a recreational setting. Section 4. Apparel FeelGood apparel is sold at our Gourmet campus Kiosks and on our website. Our apparel products are produced by local/low-production artists. All profits go to The Hunger Project or Choice Humanitarian.