P Statement of Purpose courtesy of Laura Webb

President George W. Bush said of Reagan, “(he) believed that people were basically good, and had the right to be free. He believed that bigotry and prejudice were the worst things a person could be guilty of. He believed in the Golden Rule and in the power of prayer. He believed that America was not just a place in the world, but the hope of the world.” The Republican Party believes in the importance of individual freedom and the importance of personal responsibility.             The Bryn Mawr College Republicans club is a political club that is a member of the College Republicans of Pennsylvania and the College Republicans National Committee. The purpose of the Bryn Mawr College Republicans is to promote the principles of the Republican Party among the Bryn Mawr student body.             Our purpose can be further specified into three parts; first, to function as a forum for promoting political diversity on the Bryn Mawr campus, second, to bring Republicans together socially, while providing a safe venue in which to express conservative views, and third, to participate by volunteering on the local, state, and national level to contribute to the advancement of our party.             This organization exists to assist in the election of Republican candidates to public office at all levels of government, encourage and stimulate the activity of citizens in the affairs of government, and to promote the highest principles of good government.             The Bryn Mawr College Republicans strive to make our stated purpose a reality by holding biweekly meetings and additional meetings as necessary. This club exists so that Bryn Mawr College Republicans can host on-campus activities, volunteer to work on local campaigns in the area, work to keep an open dialogue with the Bryn Mawr community, host conservative guest speakers, and participate in community service projects.             The club is open to all students regardless of registered party.

 

 

 

 

Constitution of Bryn Mawr College Republicans At Bryn Mawr College (January 2007) courtesy of Betsy Yen

Article I Name: The name of this organization shall be Bryn Mawr College Republicans here in after referred to as BMC Republicans

Article II Purpose: The purpose of this organization shall be to promote political diversity at Bryn Mawr College and to facilitate the exchange of conflicting ideas on campus.  The organization brings Republicans together socially, while providing a safe venue in which to express conservative political views, contributing to the advancement of our party.

Article III Membership: Section 1: Eligibility: Students of Bryn Mawr College who hold an interest in politics or who wish to become more educated in political affairs are encouraged to join, regardless of political affiliation.  However, as the club is meant to serve as a diplomatic forum for those who would like to exchange their views on politics, those who disrupt the peaceful nature and cause unnecessary conflict within the organization will immediately lose all eligibility. Section 2: Active Membership: Of the eligible members of BMC Republicans, only those who are present at the club meetings—executive or otherwise-- may be allowed to vote on club matters, unless the absent persons provide reasonable cause for their absence.  Furthermore, only those who have proven themselves reliable and/or have attended all of the said meetings may have influence in executive decisions.

Article IV Officers: Section 1: Number and Method of Elections: At the end of every academic school year, an annual elections meeting will be held wherein BMC Republicans shall elect from the active membership an executive board that consists of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and executive chairs.  The procedure for elections will begin with those who wish to possess a cabinet position to submit their names and desired positions on paper, and if their requests are uncontested, then they will be granted the said position.  However, if multiple people covet for the same position, then those who are in attendance of the annual elections meeting will vote accordingly, based on the reasons given by the candidates, to whom the position should be entitled. Section 2: Duties of Officers: President: Preside over and determine date of all meetings of BMC Republicans   Draft and revise club constitution when necessary Mete the designated duties and responsibilities of the club Vice President: 1. Preside over all meeting in the absence of President 2. Take over the duties of President in their absence.             C.   Treasurer:                    1. Account for all financial matters of the organization.                    2. Take over the duties of Vice President in their absence.                    3. Any duties deemed necessary by the President.              D. Secretary                    1. Make record of all present members and activities during meetings                    2. Keep track of all major events and decisions                    3.  Any duties deemed necessary by the President              E. Chairs                    1. Political Chair(s)                         a. Devise/Organize political events                    2. Social Chair(s)                         a. Devise/Organize social events                    3. Publicity Chair                         a. Responsible for advertising                         b. Helps recruit members                F. Webmaster                    1. Maintains club website Section 3: Term of Officers:  There must be an understanding that the assumption of executive duties automatically denotes that the officer has sworn to perform her tasks to the best of her abilities and by a given deadline.  Each officer is to serve for the full academic year, and officers may be re-elected for the same positions. Section 4: Impeachment of Officers: If the officers do not adequately perform their tasks, they may be summoned to resign from their positions and to be replaced by an individual who is willing to execute the official duties.

Article V Meetings: Section 1: Regular Meetings: Unless unforeseen circumstances arise, meetings will be held on a bi-weekly basis.  The exact times, dates, and locations of the meetings will be jointly determined by the President and Vice-President. Section 2: Special Meetings: The President may call special cabinet meetings, wherein all members of the BMC Republicans executive board must congregate to settle or coordinate organization affairs.  These meetings may be arbitrary, but the President must give prior notice of these meetings within a reasonable time frame.  In turn, those who cannot attend the special cabinet meetings must let the President or another executive board member know in advance.