USAO Students for Life

Constitution

Article I – Name and Purpose

1.   The name of this organization shall be USAO Students for Life.

2.   USAO Students for Life is open to all students.

3.   The purpose of USAO Students for Life is:

a. To spread awareness of the consequences of abortion and promote the sanctity of life through campus activities and events.

b. To present the consequences of pre-marital sex and present alternatives to abortion.

c. To provide support and assistance to those facing difficult choices concerning the preservation of life.

Article II - Membership

1.      Open to all students of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

2.      USAO Students for Life will not discriminate among its members.

3.      To be recognized as a member of USAO Students for Life:

a.     One must pay the five dollar dues.

b.     Abide by the USAO Student Handbook.

c.     Should attend at least 1/3 of the meetings.

Article III - Officers

1.      Officers will be elected at the beginning of each fall semester.

2.      An officer must attend 2/3 of regularly scheduled club meetings.

3.      If unable to attend a meeting, an officer should notify another officer at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting, except for emergency cases.

4.      If any officer engages in academic dishonesty he or she will be immediately removed from office.

5.      An officer may be voted out of office by a 3/5 vote of the officers, or a 3/5 vote of

      total membership.

Article IV – Amendments

1.      Constitutional amendments may be made by a vote of 2/3 of club members.

Article V – Meetings

1.      Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

2.      Meeting time will be 6:33 pm.

3.      Meetings not on the regular schedule may occur. In this case, members will be notified at least 48 hours prior.          

Amendment I – Duties and Responsibilities of Officers

1.      The President shall conduct the meetings of this organization, make contacts

      outside of the club (i.e. Pregnancy Resource Center, etc.), and have access to the

      club account.

2.      The Vice President shall take the place of the President in the instance of his/her absence or inability and shall become President should that office become vacant. The Vice President does not have access to the club account.

3.      The Secretary shall take the minutes at the meetings, read the minutes at each meeting, keep track of official club documents, and conduct club correspondence outside of the club (i.e. Thank you notes, etc.)

4.      The Publicist shall manage and maintain the website, sends group emails, post flyers, in charge of correspondence within the club. 

5.      The Treasurer shall keep track of financial ledgers and have access to the club account.

6.      The Sponsor shall be a faculty advisor who has access to the club account.