Membership

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QEC is a collaborative, student-led council dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ students, organizations, and allies at Texas A&M. Our membership structure is flexible. Whether you want to stay informed, get involved socially, or take on a leadership role, there is something for everyone.

Read below to learn more!

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

I. General Member

General members are the heart of QEC's community. This membership is perfect for students who want to:

Stay informed about LGBTQIA+ events, advocacy, and campus resources
Attend socials, programs, and community gatherings
Connect with other LGBTQIA+ students and allies
Participate at their own pace without additional responsibilities

II. Committee Member

Committee Members take a more active role in shaping QEC's work. This membership is ideal for students who want to:

Contribute to event planning, advocacy, outreach, or internal operations
Join one of QEC's committees (listed below)
Collaborate with officers and program coordinators
Build leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Committee members are essential to QEC's programming and help bring our initiatives to life.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

QEC operates through a collaborative leadership model that supports members at every level.

I. Officer Team

The President, Chairs, and other executive leaders who guide the organization, oversee committees, and coordinate major decisions.

2. Program Coordinators

Student leaders who take charge of specific events or programs (e.g., Draggieland, Lavender Graduation). They work closely with officers and committees with no prior experience required.

3. Committee Members

Active contributors who support QEC's operations through one of our committees.

4. General Members

Community members who participate in events, stay informed, and support QEC's mission.

QEC COMMITTEES

QEC currently operates five committees, each with a distinct purpose and led by an officer or program coordinator.

Advocacy Committee

Led by QEC's President, this committee focuses on advocacy initiatives and statements. Their main tasks involve:

Establish advocacy priorities
Draft statements in response to legislation or campus issues
Support activism collaborations

Events Committee

Led by Program Coordinators and overseen by the Officer Team, the events committee focuses on planning and executing QEC's major programming. This committee's tasks involve:

Organizing events, such as
- Draggieland
- Queer Field Day
- Rainbow Resource Fair
- Lavender Graduation
- Coming Out Monologues
Coordinate logistics, volunteers, and timelines
Collaborate with Outreach and Internal Affairs on advertising

Finance Committee

Led by QEC's Treasurer, the finance committee focuses on budgeting, fundraising efforts, and financial literacy skills. Their main tasks involve:

Review and budget for events
Manage organizational expenditures

Internal Affairs Committee

Led by the Member Affairs Chair, the internal affairs committee focuses on membership, socials, newsletter, and affiliated org relations. This committee's tasks involve:

Planning socials and community-building events
Produce the monthly QEC newsletter
Coordinate with affiliated organizations
Support onboarding and internal communication

Outreach Committee

Led by the Public Relations Chair, the outreach committee focuses on publicity, communications, and external partnerships. The main tasks involve:

Managing social media
Email communications
Creating graphics, flyers, and promotional materials
Schedule and lead tabling
Building relationships with campus and community partners
Support advocacy messaging and visibility campaigns

To join the Queer Empowerment Council, fill out our member application.

Once the officer team reviews your application, you will be onboarded by an officer and invited to join our Discord, which is our primary form of organization communications.

New Member Application

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