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Article III Section 3 D. new girl attendance The absences for new member meetings must be no more than one unexcused absence. If absences exceed one, member must meet with New Member Chairmen. Change: New members are required to attend each New Member meeting held on the day of regular ASC meetings, which are designated by the New Member chairmen and a New Member retreat. Attendance is mandatory to all New Member meetings; however, up to one absence is permissible.

Article III Section 5 Active membership and duties of members Change: 1. Obtain the required number of points as set forth by the Officers. A.Obtain the required number of Social points. Social Points include but are not limited to mixers, committee membership, leaders.” i. Old Girls: 5 Social points ii. New Girls: 10 Social Points

Article III Section 5 ii 1. service If a member cancels within 24 hours and finds a replacement, she will not be additionally penalized. Change: In circumstances in which a member cancels within 24 hours, she will not be required to make up the service point if the member finds a substitute on her behalf upon notification of cancellation.

Article III Section 7 // Probationary Terms Change: A. A member MUST fulfill ALL attendance requirements, service requirements, and point requirements during the probationary semester in order to be reinstated as an active member. They also must fulfill these additional requirements to become active: 1. If a member went on probation because of either absences or service projects the member must do an extra service point in the semester following probation by the point deadline. 2. If on probation for both service projects and absences, the member will be required to earn two extra service points. There is a maximum of two additional service points. 3. If on probation for failing to meet the required number of points, a member must make up that number of points in the following semester, in addition to the required number of points for that semester. A.A member MUST fulfill ALL attendance requirements, service requirements, and point requirements during the probationary semester in order to be reinstated as an active member. They also must fulfill these additional requirements by the point deadline of the probationary semester in order to become active. Any of the following may apply. 1.If on probation for failing to meet the required number of service points, a member must make up that number of incomplete service points in the following semester in addition to the required number of points during the probationary semester. 2.If on probation for failing to meet the required number of social points, a member must make up that number of incomplete service points in the following semester in addition to the required number of points during the probationary semester. 3.If a member went on probation because of absences the member must complete an additional point, either social or service, during the probationary semester. 4.Not to exceed new member requirements

Article IV Section 6 A voting Delete “A”Change: Votes cast within the Officers shall follow these guidelines: A.Voting shall be limited to the members of the Officers.

Article V Section 1 election of officers Elected Officers A.This organization shall elect from its membership a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Outreach Chairman, Prayer Chairman, and Worship Leader. B.Discipleship Chairmen and New Member Chairmen shall be appointed to their positions as stated in the constitution. C.A member may only apply for one officer position at a time. D.These Officers shall be known as the Aggie Sisters for Christ Officers. Change: Elected Officers This organization shall elect from its membership a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Outreach Chairman, Prayer Chairman, and Worship Leader. Discipleship Chairmen and New Member Chairmen shall be appointed to their positions as stated in the constitution. These Officers shall be known as the Aggie Sisters for Christ Officers.

Article V Section 7 A the election of vice-president The student must have served a prior term as an Executive Officer or committee chair, however if no eligible members run for the position of Vice President, then the floor is open to any member who has previously served in leadership. Change: The student must have served a prior term as an Executive Officer, however if no eligible members run for the position of Vice President, then the floor is open to any member who has previously served in leadership.

Article V Section 11 vacancies of officers Other vacancies: In the event of vacancies in any of the elected offices, such vacancies shall be filled by any active member based on the requirements stated previously in Article V by a simple majority vote of the active members present and voting. Change: Other vacancies: In the event of vacancies in any of the elected offices, such vacancies shall be filled by any active member by a simple majority vote of the active members present and voting.

Article V Section 12 required vote Required Vote All elected Officers must be elected by a simple majority vote of the active members present and voting. Voting will be done by secret ballot. Change: Required Vote All Officers must be elected by a simple majority vote of the active members present and voting. Voting will be done by secret ballot.

Article VI Section 1 duties of the president Move to duties of the vice-president Change: A. The student shall oversee the Alumni Chair and be responsible for informing her of matters discussed at Officer meetings, as well as informing Officers of matters discussed when meeting with the Alumni Chair.

Article VI Section 2 F duties of the vice-president The student shall minister to the spiritual needs of the formal chairman, mixer chairman, the Songfest chairman, retreat chairman, banquet chairman, communications coordinator and alumni chairman. Member will be responsible for meeting with, praying for, and encouraging each chair. The Vice President will also be responsible for informing each team of matters discussed at Officer meetings as well as informing Officers of matters discussed when meeting with each chair. Change: The student shall minister to the spiritual needs of the formal chairman, mixer chairman, the Songfest chairman, retreat chairman, banquet chairman. Member will be responsible for meeting with, praying for, and encouraging each chair. The Vice President will also be responsible for informing each team of matters discussed at Officer meetings as well as informing Officers of matters discussed when meeting with each chair.

Article X small groups Change: Rename: Small Groups & New Member Groups

Article X small groups & new member groups Change: Small Groups & New Member Groups Section 1….. A member may only apply for one of the following at a time: small group leader, new member group leader, and committee chair.

Article X Section 2 Change: Move Duties of a New Member Leader here instead of being under duties of New Member Chairmen. Name “Requirements of a New Member Leader”

Article X Section 2 Change: Section 2. New Member Leaders Section 3. Removal of Small Group and New Member Leaders Section 2 Removal of Small Group Leaders

Article XI Section 4 b leadership change to "vice-president"Change: Any member may apply to be placed on active Alumni status, by banqueting out or by submitting a written request to the President.

Article XIV Section 2 finances/tithe Section 1. All monies belonging to this organization shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established for this organization at the Student Organization Finance Center and/or the Fiscal Office. All funds must be deposited within 24 hours after collection. The advisor to this organization must approve and sign each expenditure before payment. Section 2. 10% of the ASC Budget is designated to tithe. The tithe is split between 3 organizations; Breakaway, HOPE Pregnancy, and a third organization informally voted upon by active members of the organization. Change: All monies belonging to this organization shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established for this organization at the Student Organization Finance Center and/or the Fiscal Office. All funds must be deposited within 24 hours after collection. The advisor to this organization must approve and sign each expenditure before payment.

Article XV Section 2 b leadership Anyone interested in applying for a chairman position must put in a letter the following week and then complete an interview with the Vice President. A member may only apply for one of the following at a time: small group leader, new member group leader, and committee chair. Change: Anyone interested in applying for a chairman position must put in a letter the following week and then complete an interview with the Vice President.

Article XV Section 2 g committee chairs "during their term (the full school year)"Change: If a Committee Chair were to step down from their position at any point during their term of leadership and desire to remain an active member, they will be asked to complete an additional 3 service points before the next due date of membership points. The purpose of this requirement is to establish accountability in leadership.

Article XV Section 2 b duties of banquet chair A.The student shall chair the Banquet Committee. B.The student shall be responsible for planning and coordinating Banquet at the end of each semester. C.The student shall keep accurate records of all activities during the office term. Change: A.The student shall chair the Banquet Committee. B.The student shall be responsible for planning and coordinating Banquet at the end of each semester.

Article XV Section 6 B duties of mixer chair A."The students shall plan mixers with the help of the Mixer Committee." Change: B. The student shall plan, with the help of the Mixer Committee, the semester retreat.

Article XV Section 8 F duties of the alumni chair The student shall report to the Vice-President throughout the school year. Change: The student shall report to the President throughout the school year.

Article XV Section 9 duties of the communications coordinator Change: CURRENTLY DOES NOT EXIST A.The student shall create and send out weekly newsletter approved by vice- president. B.The student shall keep website and social media accounts up to date. C.The student shall run the PowerPoint for general meetings. D.The student shall post weekly PowerPoints on the Facebook page and website. Section 9. Duties of the Communications Coordinator

Article VI Section 7 Duties of Worship Leader Duties of the Worship Leader A. Anyone wishing to run for worship leader must have been on worship team in the past. B. The student shall lead a weekly worship team practice, where the team will not only practice the next weeks music, but study scripture together so they will “teach and admonish each other with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in our hearts to God.”(Colossians 3:16) C. The students shall lead worship during general meetings. D. The student shall invest time into the Worship Night Chair and members on the Worship team, pray for them, and be available to minister to them in whatever way they need. E. The student shall oversee and minister to the needs of the Worship Night Chair. F. The student and Worship Night chair are responsible for planning any worship events (all worship nights, commitment night, etc.) Change: Remove verse from B. Remove E- Redundant

Article VI Section 9 Duties of New Member Chairmen C. The students shall oversee the following duties of the new member leaders: 1. New Member leaders will be responsible for a designated amount of new members. 2. New Member leaders will check the attendance, hold outside hangouts each semester and maintain constant communication with the new members in their group. 3. Should uphold all other requirements of ASC members as well as believe and live a life according to the purpose and goals of ASC. 4. New Member leaders shall organize mixers throughout the semester. 5. New Member leaders, or other members of leadership, shall not hold more than one position of leadership per semester, unless a vacancy occurs and the executive officers see that a current member of leadership will be best suited to continue the position in the other’s absence. Change: Move to Article X to fit with duties of other members in leadership.

Article IV Section 2 C Attendance Requirements Change: Add: New girl attendance policy from pg 1 to bullet point C and move the rest down.

Article IV Section 3 B & C. Attendance Requirements Excused Absence Criteria Recognized excused absences shall include, but are not limited to the following circumstances: A. Texas A&M University recognized absences. B. Scheduled classes, labs, tests, or University sponsored review sessions. C. Meetings or functions of another organization provided that the ASC member is an Officer in the other organization. Change: Excused Absence Criteria Recognized excused absences shall include, but are not limited to the following circumstances: A. Texas A&M University recognized absences. B. Scheduled tests, or University sponsored review sessions. C. Meetings or functions of another organization provided that the ASC member is an Officer in the other organization not exceeding 2 absences.

BUDGET AGGIE SISTERS FOR CHRIST

Budget Breakdown Tithe 10% Scholarships 4% Rent space 10% T-Shirts 10% President 1% Vice-President.20% Secretary.20% Chaplain.20% Service Chair.20% Prayer Chair.20% D-Team 2% Formal 13% Banquet 2% Retreat 21% Worship 1% Mixers/Socials 10% Copies 2% Missions 10% Songfest 1% Miscellaneous 2%

WIL GROUP PREFS AGGIE SISTERS FOR CHRIST

WiL Group Pref ●Pref is happening online ●Asctamu.com ○ Members ○ Forms ○ WiL Group Pref Fall 2015 ●Fill in ALL information ●Select your top 3 times ●If you do not fill out this form, you will not be assigned a WiL Group ●If you have any questions or issues please D-Team

ANNOUNCEMENTS AGGIE SISTERS FOR CHRIST

Dues: $100 per semester Paying in full: - Payment is due on Monday, OCTOBER 5 TH Paying in installments: - First installment is due on Monday, OCTOBER 5 TH - Second installment is due on Monday, NOVEMBER 2 ND Failure to pay dues will result in becoming an inactive member

Payment New way to pay online! marketplace.tamu.edu > Aggie Sisters for Christ Small credit card fee of $3.40 You can still pay $100 cash if necessary

Financial Aid Extenuating circumstances to where you cannot pay your dues Brynlee Thomsen at Due by on Monday, September 28 th You will know by Friday, October 2 nd

Worship Night Chair No weekly commitment Not required to be on Worship Team Responsible for organizing the logistics, e.g. order coffee, pick up, help set up, book venue etc. Please me if you are interested/ have questions and feel called to serve:

NEW GIRLS Informationals – Sept 5:30pm in MSC 2406 – Sept 7:00pm in MSC 2406 Open Meeting – Sept 7pm Hilton Commitment Night – Sept 7pm Hilton – Wear black and white! POINT OPPORTUNITY!

ICE CREAM SOCIAL When? Sunday Sept 4:30-6:30pm Where? 103 Anderson St. (Mary’s backyard!) Who? Old girls and potential new girls! POINT OPPORTUNITY & FREE ICE CREAM Come love on potential new girls and let them know how great ASC is!

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