Bylaws

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I’ve been thinking about this idea of communication, and how I want to make sure it happens. Not just between those who serve on CAB, but between those on CAB and those not. Sounds pretty easy, right? Oh yeah, of course. Communication is always (a) easy, (b) effortless, and (b) productive. Ahhhh, not so much. But communication can be. I figure that one of the simplest ways to open up conversation is to get out into the open our purpose in light of our responsibilities in reporting back to Student Senate. That just means…here are our bylaws, see what we do. And we’ll go from there. Hold us accountable! I want that.

Okay, I’m going to try to make this simple. Which means I’m going to preserve all of the original text (see the SACC bylaws) and add my own thoughts to it, as indicated (bolded). Here it goes!

Bylaw D – Campus Activities Board
Section 1—Purpose of Campus Activities Board

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) exists to provide quality campus programming which reflects the purpose and goals of SACC and Covenant College, and which appeals to a broad range of student interests.
KM – I interpret this two ways. This means that we’ll aim to have events that unify the entire student body. Nearly impossible, but having big events like Kilter, Jazz on the Overlook, and Exam Cram are things that make sure anyone and everyone feels welcome and thought of. But this also means that we’ll have a variety of events to appeal to the many interests held within the student body. As I discussed in my previous post, maybe that means going to a different kind of event even though it’s not a dance party (if that’s your thing) or going to a Scotsfan day (even if you were born with two left feet). 

Section 2—CAB Makeup

A.  The Campus Activities Board will be led by the CAB Director.

B.  The CAB will be made up of a group of students to assist the director in planning and realizing campus events.  It is recommended that this board be made up of at least four students, a chair of each of the following committees:
Notice the word realize. I think that sometimes we need to plan for the unplanned. As much as we love to know everything that’s going to happen at the start of each semester, if you (the student body) bring to our attention an event that ought to happen (for example, an outreach event following the disaster in Japan), then I believe CAB ought to take that into consideration.
1.   Advertising Committee – responsible for the student body’s knowledge of and (to an extent) perception of CAB and all CAB-sponsored events.  The committee chair will appoint a committee that will utilize and manage the following resources: the CAB Facebook account, WKLT radio spots, Weekly Sheet announcements, Bagpipe advertisements, the CAB board and e-board, Poster Distribution, and other resources.
We’ve sort of re-named this position – the Communication Chair. Basically this chair (Liz Somerville) will take creative advertising to the next level. Look for promotional videos for events, posters, hand-outs, freebies, T-Shirts, etc. In addition to all the usual stuff, she’ll be taking care of this blog. I am so excited to have her inspiration for this specific purpose. 
2.   Student Community Coordinator (SCC) – responsible for encouraging school spirit.  He/she is responsible for the planning and execution of Scots Fan Days in order to create a connection between athletes and fans, assisting the concert committee in the Student Artist Series, and other on-campus events with the exception of Jazz on the Overlook.
We’ll actually have our Concerts Chair (John Drexler) handle the Student Artist Series.
3.   Special Events Committee – responsible for off-campus events such as Kilter, Mistletoe Mingle, Spring Banquet and certain on-campus events such as Jazz on the Overlook.
Actually…we’re trying to have Special Events take care of off-campus events and the Community Coordinator (listed above) take care of on-campus events. 
4.  Concert Committee – responsible for hosting quality musical acts at Covenant College.  They will pursue and book bands and musicians, coordinating at least one concert in the fall semester, and will also orchestrate the Baker Tree Festival in the spring semester.

C. CAB Members:
1.   May be removed from office by Senate or the director for failing to fulfill their responsibilities.
2.   Must gain approval for all events from the CAB director and the Dean of Students.
3.   Must attend all CAB meetings unless excused by the Director or Director of Student Leadership.
4.   Must attend all CAB events, with the exception of one per semester as approved by the Director and the Director of Student Leadership.
5.   Will work with the CAB Director to see that finances are managed responsibly and that funds are properly requisitioned for each event.
6.   Will reserve facilities and equipment well in advance of activities as necessary.
7.  Will turn in a post-event report to the CAB Director no later than one week after the event.

D. The CAB director-elect will work closely with CAB during the Spring semester so as to be fully trained upon assuming office. He/she will receive an honorarium in the amount of $100.00 to be paid quarterly during the Spring semester.

Section 3 – CAB Director
The CAB Director will:

A.  Appoint CAB members.
B.  Direct CAB members in planning and realizing campus activities.
C.  Request authorization from the newly elected Senate within the first three weeks in office to spend a specific amount of SACC funds over the summer.
D. Report regularly to the Dean of Students, or his/her designee, as an advisee.
E.  Schedule and conduct regular meetings of CAB to discuss and approve all activities.
F.  Update and correct the CAB manual to include a list of the year’s events and all pertinent information concerning those events, such as cost and location.
G.  Submit an operating budget to Student Senate within fourteen days of the beginning of each semester.
H. Work closely with the Senate treasurer to insure that finances are managed responsibly and that funds are properly requisitioned.

So does any of that make sense? If so – great. If not…let’s continue to talk. As usual I’m all ears, so let me know if you have questions, thoughts, inspirations, or criticisms.

Best,
Kaia