THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SOCIETY PREAMBLE For the purposes deemed wise and good, hereinafter set forth, this organization is hereby established submitting itself to be by, and dedicating itself to uphold the following constitution. ARTICLE I NAME – Section 1 The name of this organization shall be the Pre-Physical Therapy and – Occupational Therapy Society at the University of Houston ARTICLE II PURPOSE – Section 1 It shall be the primary purpose(s) of this organization to: – Provide resources and useful information to members about physical therapy and occupational therapy Prepare members for the professional programs by hosting a series of workshops covering admission processes, resume building and GRE preparation Allocate guest speakers to inform and provide guidance to members Plan group trips to various graduate programs Section 2 Additional purposes shall include but are not limited to: – Provide volunteer opportunities Serve the community Provide social functions ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP – Section 1 As a Registered Student Organization at the University of Houston we – adhere to the University of Houston’s Non-Discrimination Policy. The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. The university provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. Additionally, the System prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Section 2 Regular membership shall consist of those students of the University of Houston – who have agreed to uphold this Constitution and to participate fully in the activities of this organization. Regular members shall have the right to vote. Section 3 Special membership shall consist of those persons who have not fulfilled the – requirements of Article III, Section 1 or 2 (Note: Special members might consist of alumni or members of the community). Special members shall not have the right to vote. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS – Section 1 The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, – Secretary, and Treasurer, and shall collectively be referred to as the Executive Board. (Note: A treasurer is only needed if the organization collects money/dues).
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SOCIETY PREAMBLE For the purposes deemed wise and good, hereinafter set forth, this organization is hereby established submitting itself to be by, and dedicating itself to uphold the following constitution. ARTICLE I – NAME Section 1 – The name of this organization shall be the Pre-Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Society at the University of Houston ARTICLE II – PURPOSE Section 1 – It shall be the primary purpose(s) of this organization to: Provide resources and useful information to members about physical therapy and occupational therapy Prepare members for the professional programs by hosting a series of workshops covering admission processes, resume building and GRE preparation Allocate guest speakers to inform and provide guidance to members Plan group trips to various graduate programs Section 2 – Additional purposes shall include but are not limited to: Provide volunteer opportunities Serve the community Provide social functions ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP Section 1 – As a Registered Student Organization at the University of Houston we adhere to the University of Houston’s Non-Discrimination Policy. The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. The university provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. Additionally, the System prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Section 2 – Regular membership shall consist of those students of the University of Houston who have agreed to uphold this Constitution and to participate fully in the activities of this organization. Regular members shall have the right to vote. Section 3 – Special membership shall consist of those persons who have not fulfilled the requirements of Article III, Section 1 or 2 (Note: Special members might consist of alumni or members of the community). Special members shall not have the right to vote. ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS Section 1 – The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and shall collectively be referred to as the Executive Board. (Note: A treasurer is only needed if the organization collects money/dues).
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