By-Laws
 
Club Name: YOUTH ACT 

Sponsor(s): Lauren Myers Co-Sponsor(s): Lynn Simmons 

Dues: $5 

Meetings: Monthly

 
 Member Eligibility:

Scholars in grades 5-8th with a GPA of 2.4 are eligible for membership in this club.

Club Officers:   President, Vice President, and Secretary

Membership Requirements:

Members must participate in club sponsored community service projects.

Members must attend and fully participate in the monthly meetings.

Members must demonstrate appropriate and respectful behavior at all times.

Probationary Status:

A student earning less than a 2.4 GPA in a given grading period will be placed on probationary status for the following grading period.  The member will be given two grading periods to reclaim a minimum 2.4 GPA.  If the GPA requirement is fulfilled the member will be keep full membership in the club.  If the GPA requirement is not fulfilled the scholar will lose membership.  Reinstatement to the club may occur when a cumulative 2.4 GPA is achieved. 

 A scholar earning a discipline referral for any reason will be placed on probation.  Upon receiving the second referral, membership may be revoked. All members are expected to participate in club meetings and events, as well as demonstrate appropriate and respectful behavior at all times.  Members not complying with the club’s requirements may be placed on probation.

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Procedures for Dismissal: At any time a member is placed on probationary status, written notification detailing the infraction will be given to the scholar, parent and school administration. A conference can be scheduled if deemed necessary by the scholar, parent, club sponsor, or administration. Club membership will be revoked if terms of the probationary status are not met or for severe and/or habitual violations which will be determined by the club sponsor with support of the school administration.