Ranger Outdoors Club

BYLAWS of the Ranger
Outdoors Club

Article I Name

The name of this club is the Ranger Outdoors Club.

Article II Object

The Ranger Outdoors Club is dedicated to encouraging walking, hiking and other outdoor
activities. We provide a self-governing structure for social enrichment of students that create opportunities for the development of character and leadership skills within the interest of outdoor recreation. Members will develop, practice, and share the skills needed to act safely in the outdoors by learning through actual experience in situations that require good judgment, risk management, teamwork, safety, and accountability. As outdoor enthusiasts, the club will participate in various community service activities related to outdoor recreation as a way to contribute to the local community.

Article III Membership

To become a member of the Ranger Outdoors Club, an individual must be at least 18 years of age, complete an application form, and be a Ranger College student.

Article IV Officers, Committees

Section 1. Board of Directors. The Board will be comprised of 4 officers. The officers of the Ranger Outdoors Club shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and Treasurer.

Article V Meetings

Section 1. Regular Meetings. The regular meetings of the Club shall occur monthly to plan for activities.

Article VII Liability

• Section 1. Liability Waiver. The Club shall not be liable for any injury suffered by any member or non-member of the Club while on hikes, trips, or under any other circumstances. All participants in any club-sponsored hike, whether a member or not, shall sign a waiver of liability prior to the start of the event.
• Section 2. Hike authority. All participants in a Club activity shall be under the direction of the club leaders of that activity, and shall conform to his/her rules.
• Section 3. Pets. For safety reasons, no pets are allowed.

Article VIII Financial Responsibility of Members

Every member signing up for a Club event where a cost is incurred shall be liable for his or her proportionate share of the expense of the event, regardless of whether the member actually made the trip or not, provided that the trip was actually made.

Article X Amendment of Bylaws

These bylaws may be amended at any regular or special meetings of the Club.

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