Preamble:

We, the members of the Future Police and Educators Association, wish to create an environment for our members where the relationship of future educators and future police officers of America is established through discussion and participation in group activities such as community service, fundraisers, and various other events.

ARTICLE ONE: NAME

The name of this organization is the Future Police and Educators Association.

ARTICLE TWO: PURPOSE

The purpose of this organization is to facilitate networking with peers, professionals, and professors in the criminal justice and education fields, both on and off campus, through community service, fundraising, and other events.  By being an active participant in the Grand Valley State University and surrounding communities, we will develop ties with other organizations, both student and professional, that will allow us to provide our members with increased employment opportunities upon graduation, and also facilitate an understanding for the importance of the relationship between individuals in the criminal justice and education fields (12/3/04).

ARTICLE THREE: AFFILIATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

As opportunities arise, the Future Police and Educators Association will cooperate with various other student and professional organizations both on and off campus to increase opportunities for community service and various other events pertaining to the criminal justice and education fields (12/3/04).

ARTICLE FOUR: MEMBERSHIP

Section One: General Assembly Membership

4.1.1     The membership of the Future Police and Educators Association shall consist of any interested student currently enrolled at GVSU.  It is the policy of GVSU and the Future Police and Educators Assocation that no person on the basis of age, color, affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight shall be discriminated against.

4.1.2     Every member must have an interest in our group and attend 2/3 of the meetings held during one academic school year.

4.1.3     Each member must pay a fee of $5 to participate in the Future Police and Educators Association.  This fee will benefit the program and its members as it will cover unexpected expenses not requested in the annual budget (12/3/04).

ARTICLE FIVE: EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section One: Description

5.1.1     The Executive Board shall consist of four (4) core members: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.