Constitution

1. Aim
   The aim of the Club shall be to hold wine tastings, dinners and other wine themed events.
2. Membership
   All past and current employees of the University may become Full Members of the club.
   2.1 Persons not eligible for membership may become Associate Members if proposed and seconded by two Full Members of the club. An associate member will have the right to attend any function sponsored by the club but will not have voting rights at a General Meeting.
   2.2 Members may be entitled to a reduction in the cost of events, if agreed at the AGM.
   2.3 Spouses and partners of deceased Full Members shall be deemed to hold Associate Membership and will be invited to attend club events.
   2.4 All Full and Associate Members, and any guests they invite, are expected to behave appropriately at events and not to do anything to bring the good name of the Club into disrepute. If these circumstances occur, the Committee reserve the right to withdraw membership and/or prohibit attendance at events of the individual(s) concerned.
3. Committee
   The Committee, responsible for the running of the club, shall consist of:
   A Chairperson,
   A Secretary,
   A Treasurer,
   A Social Secretary
   Additional members or co-opted members as applicable.
   All officers are appointed annually for a period of one year. Existing officers will give notice if they do not wish to seek re-election in order to allow for succession planning.Any committee member not attending at least one committee meeting and one event, without good reason, shall be deemed to have forfeited their committee membership for the following year.
4. Subscription
   A subscription (if deemed to be applicable) will be fixed at the General Meeting of the Club. Any modifications shall be submitted by the Treasurer to a General Meeting of the members to be voted on. Any person eligible in terms of section 2 shall be deemed to be a Full or Associate Member of the club, as applicable, on payment of any subscription.
5. General meeting
   A General Meeting of the club shall be convened annually. This will normally be a face-to-face meeting but can be a virtual meeting if agreed by the Committee. An extraordinary General Meeting can be convened either at the request of the Committee or when requested in writing by six or more full members.
   
   The General meeting will
   receive reports from the outgoing Committee;
   review audited accounts from the Treasurer;
   review any proposal for a subscription for the year;
   agree any reductions for dinner events for paid up members;
   elect the Committee for the following year.
   
   Proposals for consideration at the AGM or an EGM should be submitted to the Secretary at least 14 days prior to the meeting to allow distribution to all members for their consideration. Proposals will only be approved if accepted by a two thirds majority of those present.
   
   A General Meeting shall be deemed to be quorate if at least six members are present, at least two of whom are Officers of the Club.
6. Accounts
   The Treasurer shall administer the club’s accounts.
   The accounts shall be audited annually, with the auditor for the year being agreed at the AGM.
7. Events
   The Club accepts its social position to encourage responsible drinking and encourages the designation of drivers by offering reduced cost attendance and non-alcoholic drinks during events.
   Abuse of the reduced cost by any member will result in a warning or termination of membership.
8. Wind-up of the club
   In the event that the Club winds up, any remaining funds should be donated to a charity or charities to be determined by the Committee at the time.