{"id":213,"date":"2016-10-17T20:47:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T20:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ysunity.ysu.edu\/?page_id=213"},"modified":"2017-05-31T04:35:08","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T04:35:08","slug":"constitution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/ysunity.ysu.edu\/index.php\/constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Constitution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Constitution <\/a><\/p>\n

Edited by 2016-2017 president Chelsea Mishko<\/p>\n

YSUnity: SOGIE Society Constitution 2017<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Name<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u25cb The name of this student organization will be YSUnity: SOGIE Society. SOGIE standing for the public domain, \u201cSexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u25cb The previous name, YSUnity: LGBTQIA+, was changed to YSUnity: SOGIE Society to create a more inclusive environment to everyone of all sexual and romantic orientations, as well as gender identities and expressions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u25cb The Officers may change the name of the organization if they so desire, but no more than once per academic year (two consecutive semesters). The name change must be agreed upon by all Officers and Advisors of the organization. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Purpose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u25cb To promote awareness of issues relating to the sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions of students, staff, and faculty at Youngstown State University.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25cb To provide a supportive and welcoming common place for students and faculty of all diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions (the LGBTQIA+ community).<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25cb To create a more welcoming campus for the LGBTQIA+ community through campus activism,<\/span><\/p>\n

      education, and events.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25cb To network with other organizations and businesses on and off campus to create a diverse network of support for the benefit of all members of YSUnity: SOGIE Society and those people that wish to take advantage of our network of support.<\/span><\/p>\n

      III. Membership<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25cb Dues<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25a0 There is no cash fee to be a member of this organization; however, if future Officers feel the need to implement a cash fee, they may do so with agreeance of majority of the Officers, as well as the approval of the organization Advisor(s).<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25cb General Membership<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25a0 General membership is open to any member of the university community regardless of age,<\/span><\/p>\n

      sex, color, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, handicap, disability, veteran\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n

      status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation,<\/span><\/p>\n

      economic status, or socioeconomic status, provided the individual expresses a genuine<\/span><\/p>\n

      interest and is considered in Good Standing (if a student) as stated by the university which<\/span><\/p>\n

      can be found on the YSU Transcript\u2019s Legend.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25a0 Members are encouraged to attend Safe Zone training and be certified if the program is available.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25a0 Members must sign an attendance sheet every meeting and event with their name, YSU email, and YSU banner number.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25cb Active Membership<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u25a0 An Active Member must meet all the criteria of a General Member (III.B.1) as well as:<\/span><\/p>\n