Constitution

Name

RAAG
(An association for the Promotion of Culture of India at University of Nebraska)

Purpose

Raag is a non-profit voluntary organization run on the enthusiasm and dedication of students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The purpose of Raag is to present the artistic heritage of India to audiences both within and outside of the University. This objective will be achieved in a two fold manner: by inviting the greatest exponents of various Indian art forms to Nebraska and by presenting young and upcoming local artistes of promise. By this, it is hoped that Raag will be able to present and encourage the pursuit of art among local artistes within the United States. The classical Indian art forms are continuously evolving as a result of the interactions between Indian and other peoples. In acknowledgement of this movement, Raag would also like to offer a venue for artistes who have ventured into inter-cultural territories. It is envisioned that every person's life will be enriched by involvement in Raag's activities, both as part of an audience and as part of the organization.

Membership

1. Eligibility
   • Scholastic or other qualifications: The members of Raag must;
     • Be familiar and interested in promotion of culture of India.
     • Respect and believe in harmony and co-existence of all cultures of the world.
   • Raag shall not discriminate in the selection of members or appointments when discrimination is defined as denying individuals membership or appointment on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veterans status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, place of residence, or sexual orientation.
   • At all times, the organization shall consist of at least five currently enrolled student members. Non-students will be allowed to participate in any students' activity, but will not be voting members, or elected or appointed officers of the organization. A non-student is someone who is not currently enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the Fall or Spring semester.
2. Method of selecting members: The active members, in different capacities, will volunteer their time to the organization in \ consultation with the faculty advisor.
3. Type of members: The nature of membership is honorary i.e., no remuneration is to be provided for the office bearers or the advisor, for the services provided to the organization. Members may be assigned Ad hoc responsibilities by the advisor for specific periods of time.

Officers

• President:

  The President shall serve without compensation and shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or other such obligations of the organization. Either the President or the Treasurer and the Advisor are empowered to deal with the finances pertaining to the organization. The President is to guide the organization in its activities, coordinate with the ASUN for compilation of rules, regulations and policies which govern the organization as well as ensure the members code of conduct.

• Events Convener:

  The Events Convener shall serve without compensation and shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or other such obligations of the organization. She/he shall convene the monthly meetings and coordinate the various activities including (but not limited to) planning of programs, finalizing strategies for fund raising etc.

• Treasurer:

  The Treasurer shall serve without compensation and shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or other such obligations of the organization. The Treasurer is authorized to deal with the finances pertaining to the organization. All transactions should be documented and monthly financial statements to be presented to the organization.

• Secretary:

  The Secretary shall serve without compensation and shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or other such obligations of the organization. The Secretary shall submit the minutes to the office bearers. The secretary should maintain the mailing list of all patrons.

• Publicity Coordinator:

  The Publicity Coordinator shall serve without compensation and shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or other such obligations of the organization. S(H)e shall ensure the availability of numbered tickets, publicity materials (such as posters, handouts, inserts etc.) to be made available for events. The aforesaid materials should be approved by the President and Advisor.

Advisors

Raag will have one Primary Advisor, who must be a permanent Academic/Administrative or Managerial/Professional faculty/staff member of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and may have any number of Secondary Advisors, which may be permanent Academic/Administrative, Managerial/Professional, or Office/Service staff members or Graduate Assistants of the University of Nebraska. Only the Primary Advisor may approve expenditures of funds. The office bearers will select the advisor by consensus. To be renominated each year and approved by the office bearers.

Finance

• Dues, membership fees: As deemed fit by the office bearers and the Advisor.
• Alternate funding: As deemed fit by the officer bearers and the Advisor, including (but not restricted to) donations, tickets, fund raisers, etc.
• Organizational monies will be handled by the Student Financial Services, regardless of source. No part of the earnings of SRSO shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered. SRSO shall not engage in any activities not

Effective date of constitution

Nov 6th 2006.