PRIDE stands for People Representing
Individual Diversity and Equality at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
PRIDE promotes education and awarness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered,
queer, and intersex issues to the UNC Charlotte community.
We are a safe place for students, members, and all allies.
PRIDE Officers 2009-2010
PRIDE is governed by 5 officers. The positions are President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and First-Year Liaison. These 5 officers make up the
Executive Committee.
The following information may be obtained from our
Constitution. Roles and
responsibilities for PRIDE officers may be found under Article IV, Sections I-VI.
The advisor's role and responsibilites may be found under Article V, Section IX.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The President of PRIDE shall,
- Be the primary conatact for PRIDE to faculty, students, and administration.
- Prepare a master plan for the semester's activities and distribute to the appropriate
persons.
- Call regular meetings for the whole group along with seperate meetings for the executive board.
- Serve as the representative for
the organiztions to university meeetings such as SAFC workshops, InterClub Council,
and others as deemed appropriate. If unable to attend, the President will
assign a representative to attend in their place.
- Work closely with the group's
advisor and with others who might help the organization.
- Run all organization meetings
consistant with Robert's Rules of Order.
- Attend all executive and organizational
meetings.
The Vice President of PRIDE shall,
- Take over the President's responsibilities
when they are unable to carry out their duties.
- Run all executive meetings consistent
with Robert's Rules of Order.
- Attend all executive and organizational
meetings.
- Work to develop collaborative
programs and relationships with Charlotte LGBTQI organizations.
The Secretary of PRIDE shall,
- Record and keep accurate records
including minutes, phone lists, email lists, etc.
- Read or distribute copies of
the minutes to all members of the organiation and advisors.
- Prepare copies of the constitution
and relevant policies for all members at the beginning of the year and for new members
throughout the year.
- Send correspondance for the organiation,
keeping a copy for the organization's files.
- Prepare an agenda for each organizational
meeting with the input of other executive committee members.
- Maintain and regularly update
PRIDE's website.
The Treasurer of PRIDE shall,
- Work closely with the SAFC
business manager on all club funding issues.
- Coordinate PRIDE's fundraising
efforts. Groups are required to raise 15% of the budget allocated from SGA.
- Get advisor's signature on all
documents.
- Coordinate the contracting process
when called for. Planning at least 6 weeks in advance for any contracts that
need to be signed.
- Keep track of all transactions.
- Prepare the yearly budget for
the organization which will be submitted to the SGA Ways and Means committee once
per year.
- Pay all bills promptly.
The First Year Liasion of PRIDE
shall,
- Oversee recruitment efforts especially
targeting First-Year students.
- Attend all executive and organizational
meetings.
- Coordinate community service
efforts for PRIDE.
The Advisor of PRIDE shall,
- Attend all PRIDE meetings and
functions.
- Sign all required university
documents.
- Work to secure corporate sponsorship
for the group.
- Provide feedback and assistance
when called upon by the organization.
How are we doing so far? What would you like
to see improved or changed?
Let us know by sending an email to pride@uncc.edu
We look forward to hearing from you!!!