Seattle Revit User Group Mission:

• To create a peer-to-peer support network for all disciplines working with the Revit family of products
• To address membership and industry needs and concerns as they pertain to Revit and BIM
• To promote a vision of interoperability between members of the AEC industry
• To influence change within the AEC industry



Seattle Revit User Group Bylaws:

I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Seattle Revit User Group (SeaRUG), An Affiliated AUGI Local Chapter.

II. PURPOSE
The Seattle Revit User Group Local Chapter shall be a non-profit organization whose main focus shall be to educate, enhance, and enlighten its members in the effective application of Autodesk Revit products. This will be accomplished by holding monthly and bi-monthly meetings at which time various uses of Autodesk Revit, relevant third-party software, and design, drafting and/or productivity issues will be discussed and evaluated. The group will exchange information about products that interface directly with Autodesk Revit products, and the organization leaders will keep its membership informed of upcoming events and/or new developments in software and hardware. The group and its members agree to respect and comply with copyright and license arrangements that exist with the producers of products they use and own. They will remain independent of any commercial interests.

III. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be vested in individuals who use or are interested in using Autodesk Revit software products for any purpose. Qualification as a member shall not require payment of annual dues at this time.

IV. DUES
Dues may be collected to cover the expense of monthly meetings, events, website maintenance, newsletter production and distribution, and any other expenses of the organization. The group will revisit the policy on collecting dues at the first board meeting of the calendar year in January.

V. MEETINGS
Group meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month. The meetings will be held at a designated time. The location and minutes of each meeting will be published in the monthly newsletter and by fax/email broadcasting one week prior to each meeting.

The order of business is as follows:
1. Meeting opened by a presiding officer
2. Host Sponsor – Brief Presentation
3. Officer reports/business of the organization
4. Speaker / presentation / demonstration
5. Open Discussion, general questions/answer period
6. Special Interest Group (SIG) reports / any final business
7. Meeting closed

Board/Staff meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of odd numbered months (i.e. Jan, Mar, May, etc.). This meeting will be held at a designated time and location. The location and time of each meeting will be determined at the close of each Board Meeting. This information will be included in the meeting minutes and made available to all SeaRUG members through the website. It is intended that the meeting location rotate between active Board member’s offices.

VI. MEDIA & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Website Usage
All members shall adhere to the group & site policies per the bylaws & site documentation. Upon registration, some information is required for proper verification and protection of the site and the members. All other information is optional. Any information a member shares publicly is at their own risk (email, etc.). Any additional policies introduced shall be posted on the site and shall be permanently included upon board approval. Any improper usage is not tolerated. Please report to the website administrator of any improper usage.

For more website policies, visit the site Documents page.

Employment
Due to the competitive marketplace and as a professional courtesy, the SeaRUG Board has determined that Revit users seeking employment opportunities, and firms pursuing employees, are better served by using appropriate employment strategies outside of the user group website and assembly.

VII. SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship will be utilized to increase the frequency of meetings and furnish the group with meeting space and free lunch without collecting dues or fees.

Policy: Local vendors and resellers may sponsor meetings by paying for lunch and renting the auditorium space for the user group meetings. Sponsors will be given approximately 10 minutes of presentation time during the meeting and a “Sponsor of the Month” advertisement and weblink on the SeaRUG website during their sponsorship month. At this time no fees will be collected but payment for the meeting space and lunches shall be handled directly by the sponsors and the meeting space rental agent and meal provider.

Refer to the SeaRUG Sponsorship Letter for more details.

VIII. OFFICERS
The officers of the Seattle Revit User Group Local Chapter will be elected every two years and shall consist of the following positions.

President shall preside over meetings and shall be responsible for the meeting’s time, location, and guest speakers.

Vice President shall preside over meetings in the absence of the President and assist the President with meeting preparations.

Secretary shall maintain the LC’s library of drawings, programs, and customized resources, which will be available to all members. The Secretary shall also maintain the membership database.

Treasurer shall be responsible for collecting the annual dues from, and maintaining an accurate list of, members in good standing. The Treasurer shall provide an annual report of the LC’s expenses in the newsletter.

Editor shall be responsible for the monthly newsletter that will include articles from officers, members, AUGI, and other Autodesk user groups, as well as a calendar of upcoming industry- related events.

Webmaster shall be responsible for maintaining the organization’s website. All message and file traffic will be monitored for compliance with website guidelines set by officers and will be open to the public with special privileges given to paid members.

Education Coordinator shall be responsible for keeping the local Autodesk training centers informed of the organization’s events and benefits and to represent the organization at these sites.

Membership Chair shall be responsible for gathering and maintaining membership information using a universal format. Coordinate with other board members and committees. Keep the database up-to-date. Coordinate membership drives.

General Responsibilities of Board Members
Each officer is expected to attend the monthly meetings and shall notify the President if he or she is unable to make a meeting. All officers are expected to contribute to the monthly newsletter by submitting articles. If an officer fails to meet his or her responsibilities, a special election may be held and a new officer elected. A two-thirds majority vote is required to elect an officer.