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Constitution of Campus Crusade for Christ
Boise State University Chapter

Article I: Name
The name of this organization shall be Campus Crusade for Christ.

Article II: Object
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational, student, Christian organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students.

Article III: Membership
Membership is open to anyone who has an active interest in its activities, and who are in agreement with the policies of Campus Crusade for Christ.

Article IV: Officers
The officers of BSU Campus Crusade for Christ shall be president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.

Article V: Meetings
Regular meetings will be held weekly for all who are interested. Special meetings may be called whenever necessary.

Article VI: Advisor
The advisor to Campus Crusade for Christ will be chosen by the officers and full-time staff members of Campus Crusade for Christ. The advisor will be a member of the BSU faculty.

Article VII: Committees
Regular committees will established and special committees will be set up as they are needed.

NOTE: The national leadership of the Campus Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ may review this charter on a year-by-year basis.

Southeastern Community College Student Organization:
Campus Crusade for Christ

Name of Organization
Campus Crusade for Christ

Purpose of Organization
Campus Crusade for Christ exists to provide regular opportunities to study and discuss the Bible, worship, and pray, all in a group setting, which also provides opportunities for fellowship, encouragement and spiritual development among members. We seek to be a resource to the student body by offering opportunities to discuss spiritual matters and provide materials in the form of outside speakers, video's, books and articles, all for their benefit and consideration.

Membership
Campus Crusade for Christ has an open-door policy. All members of the Southeastern Community College, as well as any interested persons outside Southeastern Community College, are welcome to attend the Bible studies and meetings. There are no "members" in the sense of meeting requirements or being accepted into membership. Campus Crusade for Christ was formed by Christians who agree in their belief that man's only access to God is through Jesus Christ and faith in His deity, His death as full payment for man's sins, and His resurrection. While this is the foundation for the Bible study, those holding other beliefs are welcome to attend.

Officers
Campus Crusade for Christ does not have officers. However, a small group of participants with a strong commitment to the maintenance of the organization agree to be named as a steering committee for the purpose of financial responsibility and communication with Southeastern Community College administration. These persons are named in a separate document. At the end of the 1995-1996 academic year, those steering committee members who will graduate from Southeastern Community College will, in group conference, select successors to be named to the committee. Selection will be based upon an appointment by the steering committee at the last Bible study in the 1996 spring semester, and agreement by those selected.

Meetings
Campus Crusade for Christ will meet each week on campus at a time and place as yet to be determined. Additional prayer meetings and steering committee meetings will also meet on campus. Additional special meetings or activities will be arranged informally through personal communication through the posting of flyers on the School campus.

Finance
To date, the organization has not requested Southeastern Community College Student Activity funds. The weekly meetings involve no expenses. Extra activities, such as concert attendance, parties, dinners, and such, have been individually paid for by each participant or by the Campus Crusade for Christ International headquarters. In the future, if the majority of participants believe it is an appropriate request, Student Activity funds may be requested through procedures established by the Office of Student Life.

By-Laws
Due to the unstructured nature of Campus Crusade for Christ and its purpose, which is unlike most other student organizations, by-laws are not seen as appropriate or necessary. Because it exists as a study and discussion group with the students of Southeastern Community College, the organization does not operate on the basis of rules or prescribed format which would be subject to change and, thus, require by-laws.

Steering Committee Practices
Campus Crusade for Christ International headquarters reserves the right to review and revise the SECC chapters constitution, steering committee practices, meetings and other related leadership positions from time to time as deemed just and necessary. SECC Campus Crusade for Christ chapter shall adopt and adhere to the practices and beliefs of the Campus Crusade for Christ's stated purposes and objectives and statement of faith.