{"id":12,"date":"2011-11-09T20:41:57","date_gmt":"2011-11-09T20:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2025-03-09T17:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T21:46:59","slug":"constitution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/the-organisation\/constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Constitution"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WILLIAMS AFRICAN STUDENTS ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTION<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\r\n

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PREAMBLE:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

We, the members of Williams African Students Organization, established to provide students of African descent and any students\/alumni with an interest in issues concerning the African continent with a forum to come together and discuss relevant topics; to provide the campus population with the true picture of  Africa; to organize events on campus to reach out to the general Williams community showcasing African heritage and culture, do ordain and establish this constitution and subscribe to the regulations and policies of Williams College.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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ARTICLE I: NAME AND BRIEF BACKGROUND<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

The name of this organization shall be the Williams African Students Organization, hereinafter referred to as WASO.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

WASO is a group of students who share an interest in the African continent. The group is open to all students of African descent and nationality. WASO serves as an avenue for all students to gather and discuss issues pertinent to Africa in a friendly space. WASO also organizes a number of events such as the African Heritage Week and collaborates with other groups on campus in bringing in speakers to talk about issues affecting the continent.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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ARTICLE II: PURPOSE<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Our purpose is twofold<\/span>:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. To raise awareness of the political, economic, social, environmental issues that are relevant to countries in Africa and the African Diasporas. We will accomplish this by doing such things as having benefit dinners, inviting guest speakers, having movie screenings, cooperating with other minority groups on campus, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  2. Allow members of WASO to share their experiences and perspective with one another to create a rich and welcoming atmosphere. This includes providing a mechanism that will enable WASO members to sustain relationships with alumni of Williams College, and providing a support network for WASO members especially freshmen.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    It is also the purpose of this organization to abide by the Code of Student Conduct and to uphold the educational mission of Williams College.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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    ARTICLE III: AFFILIATION<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

    WASO has direct affiliation with the Williams College Minorities Coalition (MinCo) under the Multicultural Center(MCC).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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    ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\r\n