Welcome to the 2008 Lebanese Collegiate Network Convention!

1. Welcome to the 2008 Lebanese Collegiate Network Convention!

2. Now, meet someone new! 3 minutes You may be selected to introduce them to the members a little later!

3. In Your Welcome Packet President's Message TOC Schedule of Events Stay Connected Sheet UMD Map Constitution By-Laws Electoral Process Nomination Forms ATT: iGive Pamphlet ATT: Conducting An Effective Meeting ATT: How to Startup a ULC ATT: How to Strengthen a ULC INFO: What to Do in DC Note Paper

4. “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon” - George Washington Presenters: Patrick Sislian, LCN President Serge Haddad, LCN Treasurer

5. Preamble “We, the members of Lebanese Collegiate Network, having a vested interest in cultivating, creating, and conserving University Lebanese Clubs; and in supporting, connecting, and developing students and alumni associated with these clubs, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Lebanese Collegiate Network.”

6. Objective The foremost purpose of LCN is to foster, connect and develop Lebanese collegiate clubs, students and alumni within the United States.

7. Constitution & Bylaws • Governing documents of the Organization (creates the organization - without them LCN does not exist) • No lawful action, well-intentioned person, group, or motion supersedes these documents

8. Constitution & Bylaws • Constitution: • Is concise • Explains the fundamental purposes of the group • Provides the basic framework • Is rarely revised • Bylaws: • Outlines procedures to conduct business • Restricted to the boundaries of the constitution • Revised in a more regular manner

9. Question 1 How many times did Patrick mention the word “dream” in his welcoming speech? • Not enough. • Too much. • More than Martin Luther King. • I wasn’t listening.

10. Article III Section 4 “LCN is not affiliated with, nor does it support, or exclude any religious, political, racial or social group.” ONLY Student/Alumni Serving • Non Political • Non Religious • Non Discriminatory

11. Governing Structure Serves General Membership Election Committee Legislative Branch Executive Board President Elects Treasurer Secretary 13 Subscribing Member ULCs Vice Presidents Amendments PR Membership Events IT Governing Documents

12. University Lebanese Clubs • Subscribing VS. • General • Subscribing • ULC Pays $10 Due • ULC Abides by LCN Constitution & Bylaws • Vice President of Membership • General • Not Subscribing Members • Abide by LCN Constitution & Bylaws • Not Eligible for subscribing privileges

13. Individual Membership • General • Access to a ULC database • Email notifications about LCN events • Subscribing • Associated with a dues paying ULC • Qualifies you for discounts at events • Qualifies you to apply for awards VS.

14. Governing Structure Legislative Branch Executive Branch President Treasurer Secretary Vice Presidents PR Membership Events IT

15. Question 2 • Which location(s) can the LCN operate in? • Lebanon • United States • Zaatar w Zeit • Cal Poly Pomona

16. University Lebanese Clubs Current Dues Paying ULCs include: University of Southern CaliforniaLebanese Club University of California, Los AngelesLebanese Social Club University of California, IrvineLebanese Social Club California State University, PomonaLebanese Social Club Boston UniversityLebanese Club

17. University Lebanese Clubs Current Dues Paying ULCs include: Ohio State UniversityLebanese Student Organization California State University, Dominguez HillsLebanese Club University of California, BerkeleyLebanese Student Association University of Maryland at College ParkLebanese Club Oakland UniversityLebanese Club University of California, Santa BarbaraLebanese Club Rutgers University Lebanese American Students Citrus Community CollegeLebanese Cedars Club

18. Executive Board PresidentPatrick Sislian SecretaryRamzi Nasr TreasurerSerge Haddad Vice Presidents Public RelationsDiana Ayoub MembershipSevag Sislian EventsJulien Chemali Information Technology Karim Khoury

19. Question 3 • Which board member has longer hair? • Karim Khoury • Diana Ayoub

20. Executive Board • Cannot be a ULC President during term. • Cannot hold multiple officer positions. • No term limits • Term begins June 1st • Term ends May 31st • Encouraged to form standing committees • Encouraged to form ad hoc committees • Annual Lessons Learned

21. Board Meetings • Must follow parliamentary procedures in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order • 72 hour notice for scheduled board meetings • Unless emergency meetings • Quorum is no less than five board members • A minimum of 5 votes in favor to pass a motion

22. Constitutional Amendments Written Amendment Legislative Branch Executive President Branch Treasurer Secretary Vice Presidents 13 Subscribing Member ULCs PR Membership Events IT 3 Signatures Minimum of Five 2/3 vote Board forwards to Presidents 30 days Convention 45 days May 31st Submit at a Board Meeting June 1st Fiscal Year

23. Bylaws Amendments Written Amendment Legislative Branch Executive President Branch Treasurer Secretary Vice Presidents 13 Subscribing Member ULCs PR Membership Events IT 3 Signatures Submit at Meeting Minimum of Five 2/3 vote 2/3 vote 5 YAY Votes to Approve Failed at Board Board forwards to Presidents 30 days Convention VP of Membership submits the amendment to the ULC Presidents 45 days May 31st Submit at a Board Meeting June 1st Fiscal Year

24. Importance of Process "If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates, but let there be no change by usurpation; for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.” -- George Washington

25. Question 4 • How many Legislative Branch Presidential signatures are required to initiate an amendment? • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5

26. Bylaw Articles Article XI: Vacancies Article XII: Resignations Article XIII: Impeachment & Removal

27. Constitution Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions Section 1: Privacy Policy No part of the net earnings of the LCN shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. No substantial part of the activities of the LCN shall engage in propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation. The LCN shall not participate or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Section 2: Dissolution Upon dissolution of LCN, the assets remaining after the payment of the debts of LCN shall be distributed to such corporation, community chest, fund or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, which would then qualify under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended, as the Executive Board shall have designated.

28. Question 5 • How many members constitute an LCN Quorum during a board meeting? • 5.5 • 5 • 4 • What is a quorum?

29. Parting Thought “Don’t interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties.” - Abraham Lincoln

30. Ceremonial Signing of the Lebanese Collegiate Network Constitution