Social Work Interfaith Alliance: Meeting on Thursday

Monday, September 28, 2009

Meeting on Thursday

We submitted our final constitution and are waiting while it is reviewed.

In the meantime, I propose that we have a meeting to discuss the following priorities. The best time for people seems to be Thursday at 1pm. If you are in a class until 1pm, just come as soon as you can. I propose that we meet in the McGregor commons because I don't know if we can reserve a room yet.

1. Our first activity- Interest has been expressed in asking the ssw students what they believe about some theological issue (e.g. What do you believe (or not believe) about God?), removing all the identifying information, and then reading them out loud to a group. Come to the meeting or comment about this idea on this blog.

2. Election of officers- Our constitution requires three officers: a President, a secretary, and a treasurer. If you are at all interested in any of these positions, submit your name either at the meeting or as a comment to this blog post. After the meeting I will send out an e-mail ballot to everyone. Let the caucus begin!

If you have any questions e-mail swinterfaithalliance@gmail.com or make a comment.

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Daniel Warren CurtisSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I'ld be willing to be President, secretary, or treasurer. Also, if someone wants to know what the officers do they can look at Article IV of the constitution.--->
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Constitution

SWIA Constitution
Fall 2009
Preamble:
SWIA’s mission is to create an open and civil forum to discuss religion/spirituality and social work, celebrate the diversity of belief in the field of Social Work, and to challenge prejudice and misinformation relating to issues of religion/spirituality. We strive to welcome students of all religious beliefs, spiritual paths, and students with no religious or spiritual affiliation into the UM School of Social Work and to give them opportunities to form supportive and worthwhile relationships with their peers.
Article I-Name
The name of this organization is the Social Work Interfaith Alliance, henceforth referred to as SWIA.
Article II-Purpose
SWIA strives to

• create an open and civil forum for discussing religious issues within the context of social work.
• support religious diversity within the field of Social Work by creating a welcoming environment for students of all beliefs in the UM SSW
• combat misinformation and stereotypes that exist regarding religious groups or belief systems.
• contribute to the UM SSW community by serving others and supporting quality activities.
Article III- Membership
Sect. I-Membership is open to all persons who support the mission and purpose of the SWIA.
Sect. 2 – One can become a member at any time by indicating to one of the organization’s officers their desire to join the organization.
Sect. 3- Voluntary withdrawal of membership may be done at any time with a written notice to a student leader of the organization.
Article IV: Officers
Sect. 1
SWIA has three officer positions:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
President plans and coordinates meetings and events. Treasurer coordinates and organizes finances. Secretary takes minutes of meetings, creates and distributes fliers as needed; also is responsible for communicating with Office of Student Services to coordinate events.
Sect. 2
Decision-making powers will be held by the membership of SWIA. Decisions will by made by majority or plurality vote.
Article V. Operations
Sect.1
Any member of SWIA is eligible for office.
Sect. 2
Officers are elected by nomination from their peers. The ballot will consist of an email sent to the President to be tallied. Officers may be elected in September and/or January.
Sect. 3
Officers will assume their positions at the first group meeting following the elections.
Article VI- Finances
Sect. 1
SWIA will obtain funding in the following ways 1) private donations 2) MSA funding.
Sect. 2
Elected Treasurer will be responsible for organizations finances.
Article VII- Amendments
Sect. 1
Amendments may be proposed verbally at any meeting or may be submitted in writing.
Sect. 2
Any current member of SWIA may submit an Amendment.
Sect 3.
Amendments will be sent by e-mail ballot to all members and must pass a two thirds vote. Members who don’t respond to the e-mail within a week of it being sent out will not have their vote counted.
Article VIII- Registration Renewal
Sect.1
Registration will be Renewed every September.
Article IX- Removal of Membership
Sect.1
Officers may be relived of their leadership duties if they fail to fulfill their commitments or engage in unethical/ illegal behavior.
Sect. 2
Officers will be removed by a majority vote from the membership.
Sect. 3
A member of SWIA may be removed if they pose any form of threat physical, emotional or psychological to any member of the organization.
Sect. 4
A member of SWIA may also be removed by a 2/3 majority vote from the membership.

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