Friday, August 16, 2013

Our Official Articles of Association

Articles of Associations
The ( ) High School GSA Club
Adopted (8/13/2013)
Article One – Name
The name of this organization is the ( ) High School Gay-Straight Alliance Club, hereinafter referred to as (GSA).

Article Two – Purpose
The ( ) High School GSA is an affiliate of, and chartered by the members of the student body of ( ) High School, and is a social, support, and advocacy club for students of ( ) High School. The club and members therein will bring together members of the student body to promote a supportive and affirmative environment that is friendly and respectful of all students of ( ) High School regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We will work to end all forms of discrimination on our campus and in our community.

Article Three – Membership
( ) High School GSA membership is a benefit for all interested persons belonging to the student body of ( ) High School, whether gay, straight, transgender, or anywhere on the spectrum of identification. The only requirement for membership of the GSA is to complete and submit a parent permission form as issued by the State of Utah and Alpine School District. Those students who have not submitted a parent permission form will still be allowed to attend regular meetings but may not be allowed to participate in club activities on and off campus.

Article Four – Amendment of Articles of Association
Amendments shall take place when a member of the presidency of the club has submitted a proposal for an amendment. The amendment must gain a majority vote by the presidency of the club at which point it will be proposed to the general membership of the club which must vote with a minimal 2/3 vote in the affirmative in order to pass.

Procedure for proposal of an amendment must first be made during a regular presidency meeting. If passed, it will be added to the agenda of the following general club meeting at which point it will be voted on by the general membership of the club.

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