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Laurel Wreath

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ARTICLE I - Definition of the Society

The Laurel Wreath Honor Society is the interdisciplinary honor society of Austin Peay State University. It is comprised of graduate and undergraduate members of exemplary character and superior scholarship. The purpose of LWHS is to recognize academic excellence and to foster cultural appreciation and intellectual activity within the University and surrounding communities

 

ARTICLE II - Membership

Section 1:

A member shall be considered in "good standing" is he/she maintains the minimum GPA of 3.15 overall in addition to the 3.0 in his/her major be a full-time student enrolled for a minimum of twelve (12) hours, and adhere to the attendance policy of the Society as outlined in Article III of the LWHS By-Laws.

Section 2:

All candidates for induction into the LWHS must pay a one-time initiation fee of $20.00 prior to induction to be considered members. Individuals of exemlary scholarship and academic excellence who are unable to pay the induction fee may have this fee waived by a majority vote of the Executive Officers on a case-by-base basis.

Section 3:

Newly inducted members shall receive a certificate of membership at the induction ceremony to be held in the Fall of each year. Society pins and graduation regalia shall be made available to each member in good standing at the appropriate times each year.

Section 4:

The induction ceremony shall be held in the Fall semester of each academic year and shall be conducted by the Vice-President. Candidates for induction must attend the induction ceremony in the Fall to be considered for membership of the Society. Those who cannot attent must be evaluated by the Executive Officers and advisors.

 

ARTICLE III - Attendance

Section 1:

Members are expected to attend all meetings throughout the semester. Those who cannot attend must notify the Secretary in writing before the meeting. Those who do not notify the Secretary will have an unexcused absence on their records.

Section 2:

If any member has three (3) or more unexcused absences on his or her record, that member will be put on the inactive list and membership in the society will be terminated. Membership may be reinstated on a case-by-case basis by appeal to the Executive Officers and advisor of the Society.

 

ARTICLE IV - Elections

Section 1:

Elections shall be held in the spring of every year. The election process shall be presided over by the President of the Society.

Section 2:

Candidates for the Executive Offices may be nominated by any member in good standing of the Society, and advisor, or any Executive Officer. All candidates must meet the minimum requirements for membership to be placed on the ballot.

Section 3:

The new Officers shall attend a transitional meeting, within two (2) weeks of election, to be conducted by the former officers in which duties and objectives of each office and the Society shall be discussed. Also, each new officer shall be given a copy of the Constitution and the By-Laws of the Society.

 

ARTICLE V - Duties of the Executive Officers

Section 1: President

  • Shall have the power to call meetings of hte LWHS and shall preside over all meetings of the Society to carry out necessary functions for implementation of the Constitution and By-Laws.
  • Shall deliver an address on Academic Honors Day as a representative of the Honors Students. If the president is not eligible to receive honors, then the next officer of the Society will give the address.
  • Shall coordinate all activities with other organizations in matters concerning LWHS and the university faculty and administration.

Section 2: Vice-President

  • Shall have the power to call meetings of the Society and shall preside over meetings of the Society in the absence of the President.
  • Shall assist the President in all administrative duties and act as President whenever the President is unable.
  • If the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice-President willl assume this office and elections will be held for a new Vice-President.

Section 3: Secretary

  • Shall record the attendance of all members and keep a thorough record of the minutes of each meeting.
  • Shall notify members of meeting and activities.
  • Shall report to the other members of the Executive Committee the ideas and concerns of the members.
  • Assist the PResident int he overall coordination of the Executive Officers.
  • Shall keep a scrapbook of all activities and events.
  • Shall submit to the All State publicity for events after consulting the Executive Officers.

Section 4: Treasurer

  • Shall keep and record all the financial obligations and monies for LWHS.
  • Shall give a financial report at each meeting.
  • Shall maintain and keep a ledger of all receipts and monies used.