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Rules
Rules
** Disclaimer **
** Disclaimer **
The rules/important information listed below is based off the organizations Constitution and are the main points that we base out club on.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us over GroupMe and email (tamugbuddies@gmail.com) preferably.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Members should be actively enrolled in a STEM major
Membership
Membership
Must fill out an application and go through a short interview process
Before working with minors, required to attend Risk Management Meeting, background checks, UYP Online Child Protection Training, and the online Raptor System application.
Dues
Dues
$20 dues per semester
Attendance
Attendance
Limit of 3 unexcused meeting absences
Limit of 2 unexcused event absences (fundraisers, visiting schools, etc.)
Event Attire
Event Attire
No shorts (leggings are okay)
No tank tops and no midriffs
Wear A&M related or organization shirt/jacket
*Can be asked to change or leave event if not adhered too*
Attendance Warnings
Attendance Warnings
Warnings will be sent VIA EMAIL when member is 1 unexcused absence away from the limit
+ If you receive a warning email, please don't be scared! This is another chance to communicate with us and to share your perspective. We want to hear from you guys!
Penalties/Disciplinary Action
Penalties/Disciplinary Action
Officers will meet to discuss possible penalties and the severity of a situation
Penalty will be communicated with member, and member can share their perspective on situation
Penalties can include but are not limited too: the loss of membership status, being asked to leave a meeting or event, etc.
UYP Background Checks & Training
UYP Background Checks & Training
Members will be required by University Youth Programs to have a background check completed/approved 14 days prior to being able to work with minors
They will also be required to complete UYP's online Child Protection Training, the Raptor System online application, and to attend the Risk Management training meeting.
Members are required to email us the "transcript" completion certificate when CPT is done, and to let us know when Raptor application is complete so that we can get the PDF access portal for their background check sent to their email, so that they can email it back to us to file.
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Please communicate with your officers, we want you to be apart of this organization!
If you think you have a potential absence in the near future, tell us!
Better to overcommunicate with us than to not communicate at all. We don't want to have to penalize you guys!
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Behavior
Behavior
We must maintain professionalism
You can be asked to leave an event or meeting based off your behavior
Behavior offenses can be reported to officers
Reporting
Reporting
Behavior can be reported by form, email to tamugbuddies@gmail.com, or in-person
*Since members and officers of the organization will be expected to interact with minors and faculty at the schools we visit, we take our members' behavior seriously, and reports will be taken seriously as well. Serious offenses will require the immediate involvement of university officials. *
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