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World Student Union for Peace

Signed by University of Baltimore students

Michael Guy and Charles Flagle

April 23, 2013

Resolution

For the Formation and perpetual joining of World Student Union for Peace to Combat The Bigotry and Intolerance of The White Student Union at Towson University

Whereas, the Towson University’s White Student Union mask their message of bigotry and intolerance under guise of advocating “the European folk, our culture, and our future”. They at the same time claim “black predators prey upon the majority white Towson University student body” and allude that it has been long up to “White Southern men” to “defend their communities when law enforcement and the State seem unwilling to protect our people”. The groups hate speech and negativity do not stop with the black population, but extend to homosexuals, and Christian groups that do not share their philosophy. This form of thinking is dangerous and prejudicial and must be comforted.

Whereas, national media coverage has placed the spotlight on Towson’s WSU, this has not dampened their hate laced rhetoric or their avocation of a pro-white agenda at the expense of minorities. Even being designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center has only reinforced their resolve and the support of other like minded groups namely; “Family Research Council, Society of Saint Pius X Catholic Churches”, as well as “the Oathkeepers”. Allegedly the increased in attention has only added to the growth in membership of the group.

Be It Resolved, that the formation of counter groups starting with The World Student Union for Peace at the University of Baltimore will be used to stem the popularity and growth of the WSU and any like-minded group.

Be It Further Resolved, that UB’s WSU for Peace will advocate tolerance, equality, and unity of all groups within the nation, no matter their heritage or ethnicity. UB’s WSU for Peace will be active in spreading it message in an effort to show that  Towson’s WSU philosophy is not the dominant thesis in this country, and there are those willing to stand up to any and all forms of oppression and hate, whether it be implicit or explicit.

*all quotes are taken directly from Towson’s White Student Union’s blog http://towsonwsu.blogspot.com

Constitution and Bylaws

World Student Union for Peace

Article I The name of the organization shall be World Student Union for Peace.

Article II It shall be the purpose of   World Student Union for Peace  to promote diversity, equality, and tolerance throughout the University of Baltimore, and the world. We wish to raise awareness that people with intolerant views exist, however aren’t prominent in modern society.

Article III

Section A: Membership is open to any University of Baltimore student, alumnus, or faculty member who shares our common views.

Section B: Executive membership will be granted to those who obtain a majority vote for their respective position.

Article IV Each member in good standing may vote and all votes are equal.

Article V

Section A: The executive branch will be made up of 5 members: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Student Engagement

Section B:  All officers must be students at University of Baltimore, and in good standing with the University.

Section C:  The term of office will be per semester.

Section D:  Election of officers will be decided by popular vote within the organization. All prospective officers must be nominated, by themselves or others, 1 week in advance of the election.

Section E:  Any officer may be removed from membership by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board.  Any officer removed may appeal to the general membership.  Said officer shall be considered reinstated with two-thirds approval of the members.

Section F:  Any vacancy which may occur in an office shall be filled by appointment by the remaining officers pending ratification at the next group business meeting.

Article VI

Section A:  The President

1.      The president shall be the chief executive officer

Section B:  The Vice President

     1. The vice president shall be the parliamentarian for the organization.

     2. The vice president shall assume the duties of the president should the office become vacant, or in the absence of the president.

     3. The vice president will keep and have available current copies of the constitution and bylaws.

Section C:   The Secretary     

     1. The secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings and the meetings of the executive board.

     2. The secretary will provide a copy of the minutes for each officer and keep a master file.

     3. The secretary shall maintain a complete and accurate account of attendance and membership status.

Section D:  Treasurer

     1. The treasurer shall keep a current record of all financial transactions.

     2. The treasurer will be responsible for checking the accuracy of all bills and invoices and paying them correctly and on time.

Section E:   Advisor

     1. The advisor shall assist the group in their execution of roles and responsibilities. The advisor shall execute all duties as prescribed, but will not be an officer.

     2.  The advisor shall provide feedback to the organization regarding its operation and functioning.

     3. The advisor shall serve as a resource.

     4. The advisor should provide advice upon request, and also should share knowledge, expertise, and experience with the group.

     5. The advisor will be a nonvoting member of the organization.

Section F:    Director of Student Engagement

1.      The Director of Student Engagement shall organize activities to raise awareness of the organization and its purpose.

Section G: All Officers

1.      All officers can hold meetings and schedule as they please.

2.      All officers are responsible for informing all active members, including fellow officers, of new meetings.                            

               

Article VII  

1.      Notice of meetings shall be made 1 week in advance through University of Baltimore email.

2.      Notice may go out in less than a week, if circumstances are pressing.

Article VIII 

Section A:  By Laws established by the executive committee shall be followed by the organization in all cases involving parliamentary procedure when it does not conflict with the constitution.

Section B:  The rules may be suspended by two-thirds vote of the present membership.

By the Founders: Michael Guy     4/1/2013

                             Charles Flagle   4/1/2013