PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION WHEREAS; History has shown that the remembrance of an institution’s glory of the past will stimulate its graduates to greatness in the future; And that successive generations are awakened to loyalty and aroused to noble endeavor by the contemplation of, and pride in, the honor and accomplishments of our predecessors; THEREFORE; The STRAY DOG SOCIETY is formed, so that members may associate themselves together to honor our beloved institution; to preserve those traits and traditions that have laid the firm foundation for alumni since 1842; and to insure that the true history of The Citadel is preserved for, and presented to, future generations.

THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I: NAME The name of the society shall be THE STRAY DOG SOCIETY. ARTICLE II: PURPOSE The Society has as its guiding principle, the beneficent service for the greater good of The Citadel, so as to perpetuate its sacred, invincible, and inviolable customs and traditions. ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP The Stray Dog Society is an order of Citadel Graduates, formed for the purpose of forever upholding the genuine respect and loyalty to those customs and traditions of The Citadel, which the Society deems inviolable. The members have as a common bond, the deep respect for these traditions, the defense of these customs and traditions, the enjoyment of the company of the Society, and mirth and camaraderie within the Society. We answer only to the Society and our own honor. Membership is open only to those who attended and graduated, or to certain special former cadets, approved by the membership committee. These special cadets must have attended the school for their plebe year, or more, but did not graduate due to honorable circumstances. The Society may also seek for membership, those persons who have the aptitude, the dedication and the skills to further the purpose of the Society. ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Five Directors of the Society shall be elected by the membership. The initial five members of the Board shall be elected by the Steering Committee. After the initial Boards election, the election of future Directors shall be by the membership. The determination of election shall be by majority of the total votes received. The Duties of the Directors are to provide overall guidance and management of The Society. The Directors shall establish committees as deemed appropriate, and shall appoint chairman to direct each committee. ARTICLE V: OFFICERS The officers of the Society shall be the elected Directors. At the beginning of each new year of The Society, and after the election of new members to the Board of Directors, the Directors shall elect from their ranks a Managing Director, who will serve as the presiding Executive Officer of the Society. Also to be elected by the Directors, from their ranks, shall be a Vice-Managing Director (presiding Executive Officer Elect), a Recording Secretary of the Society, a Corresponding Secretary of the Society, and a Treasurer of the Society. The duties of the Officers shall be as established and directed by the Board. At least one Officer of The Society shall serve as a member of each committee established. This Officer SHALL NOT be the chair of the committee, with the exception of the Finance committee, which shall be chaired by the Treasurer of The Society. ARTICLE VI: The Board, and the Treasurer of The Society, shall be responsible for the finances of the Society. The Board shall approve expenditures of the Society’s funds. The Board may elect to provide guidelines to individual officers as to limits for expenditures without Board approval. The financial status of the Society shall be reported to the membership annually. ARTICLE VII: ADOPTION OF CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS The Society’s first Board of Directors shall adopt the Constitution and By-Laws of the Society. ARTICLE VIII: CHANGES TO CONSTITUTION OR BY-LAWS Any amendments to the Constitution must be presented, in person and in writing, to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. Voting on such amendments by the membership will held at a date selected by the Board, but no later than 6 months after receipt of the proposed change or amendment. Voting will be in person, and absentee ballots are not allowed. Changes to the By-Laws shall be by majority vote of the Board. ARTICLE IX: DUES The annual dues shall be payable by January 1 of each year, unless changed by order of the Board. The Board shall determine the amount of the annual dues. ARTICLE X: MEETINGS OF THE SOCIETY The Society shall meet at the call of the Directors. The Directors shall meet no less than bi-monthly, and such meetings shall be announced via e-mail to the membership. All members are welcome to attend the Directors meetings, but participation may be limited, at the discretion of the Directors. The Recording Secretary shall maintain minutes of meetings, where business of The Society in conducted. Such minutes shall become part of the permanent records of The Society. ARTICLE XI: Contributions to The Citadel and its Foundations, Associations, Academic Departments, Athletics, or other associated organizations may be made by individual members, and transferred through the Stray Dog Society. Financial contributions, personal service, or other appropriate contributions may be offered. The Society will facilitate the contributions and appropriate credit will be given to the individuals. The Board may elect to establish the appropriate organizational statutes to allow tax deductible contributions directly to The Society, when those contributions are for the sole benefit of The Citadel and/or its associated organizations. ARTICLE XII: RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITADEL The Society in no way represents itself to be a part of The Military College of South Carolina (The Citadel), and in no way asserts to speak for The Citadel, The Alumni Association, The Corps of Cadets, nor Citadel graduates as a whole. The Society is organized exclusively for the convenience of its members. ARTICLE XIII: MEMBERS AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SOCIETY Individual members are not the legal or authorized representatives of the Society, and cannot speak for The Society, unless duly directed and acknowledged in writing by the Board of the Society. ARTICLE XIV: OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE SOCIETY: Matters and issues not covered in this Constitution shall be addressed in ways and means determined by the Board. ARTICLE XV: PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT Members of The Society belonging to the Class of 1961 shall be given preferential treatment in all aspects, as a way of honoring those cadets in the Class of 1861 that first fired on the Union vessel Star of The West.

BY-LAWS OF THE SOCIETY For the implementation of the Constitution ELECTION TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY All candidates for membership shall be required to complete a written application. The applicant will be subject to approval of the membership committee. After the committee’s approval, all candidates shall be referred to the Board of Directors for acceptance into The Society. In addition to immediate membership after acceptance by The Board, a formal induction ceremony for new members will be held annually, in association with other activities of the Society. PAYMENT OF DUES; Dues shall be paid annually, and are due on the date established by the Board. Members shall be determined to be in arrears if annual dues are not paid within 45 days of payment date. Members in arrears will loose all privileges of membership. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY: The Directors shall be elected by written ballot by the membership. Ballots shall be provided to the membership no later than 30 days prior to an election. Ballots not presented in person must be received at the address of The Society by the date of the election. Elections of Directors shall be in January of each year, on a date established by the Board, and installation and service will be from February 1 to January 31. After the initial Board of Directors is elected, and after the first full year of service to the Society, two new officers shall be elected, and two shall be retired. After any Director is retired, he shall remain on the Board for one additional year in a non-voting role. Every third year only one new Director shall be elected. The initial Board will determine which of the initial five Directors shall retire in sequence to allow new members to ascend to the Board. Should a vacancy occur on the Board, it shall be filled by Appointment by the remaining Board members, until the next election. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE IN THE SOCIETY The Board shall appoint a nominating committee from the membership, to provide a list of nominees for the membership’s consideration and vote. Nominations may also be received from the membership-at-large for candidates, but must be accompanied by petitions signed by at least 10% of the membership. Such nominations must be received at least 60 days prior to an election. Method of election is to be by ballot as established by The Constitution of The Society. STANDING COMMITTEES The Society shall establish committees, as the Board deems appropriate. Standing committees for MEMBERSHIP, FINANCE, ACTIVITIES, POLITICAL ACTION, AND MARKETING shall be established. A member of the Board will be appointed to serve as a member of each committee. The Board member shall not chair the committee. The Board will appoint committee chairs from the membership. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 1. recruiting 2. approval of applicants The membership committee shall determine guidelines for acceptance. Such guidelines are subject to the approval of the Board. The membership committee shall prepare an appropriate application form, as well as an informational packet pertaining to The Society. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Budget 2. Collection of dues 3. Payment of debts of The Society ACTIVITIES 1. Philanthropic 2. Social POLITICAL ACTION 1. Interaction with Administration, & others 2. Provide guidance to The Board on appropriate matters STRAY DOG SOCIETY MARKETING 1. Organizational image 2. Materials