Constitutions 101

Your Club’s Constitution (sometimes called the Rules) sets out the most basic legal requirements that your Club and its members must (yes, must) follow. By the end of this module you’ll have a good understanding of your own Club’s Constitution and you’ll understand the process that must be followed when changes are needed. 

Who should attend:

  • All Board or Committee members
  • Club Managers

What we’ll cover:

  • The legal status of a Constitution
  • The structure of every Constitution
  • Explanation of mandatory clauses in every Constitution
  • Examples of optional additional clauses 
  • Knowing when your Constitution has problems or needs updating
  • The proper process for fixing or updating (or replacing) your Constitution.

What else you’ll get:

  • Printable copy of the slide presentation
  • Opportunities for participants to ask questions about your Club’s Constitution during the workshop or webinar
  • Links to useful resources and tools that you can start using immediately
  • Information about where to get more help.
  • Certificate of attendance

Cost:

  • Free to members of Clubs SA
  • $50 for non members

Presenter: Kate McPhee, Liquorice Allsorts Consulting

In Person Training - Mt Gambier Wednesday 25th February 2026, 2:00pm

In Person Training - Clubs SA Training Room, Thursday 19th March 2026, 9:30am

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