Kansas City Kansas Community College

1. Preamble
   We, the young men and women of the Student For Global Peace; recognizing the need for the youth to contribute in shaping the world in which they will live as adults, aware of the problems which confront today’s youth such as drugs, crime and violence; convinced that the condition of the youth in our schools, colleges and universities remain precarious; Are determined to promote action, participation, leadership, restorative justice and peace in our colleges, communities and schools.

2. Name of Organization
   The name of the organization shall be the Students for Global Peace herein referred to as SGP.

3. Colors and Symbols
   The organization color will be white and its symbol will be the scales of justice.

4. The SGP shall promote
   1. A drug free, crime free and violence free learning environment.
   2. Student participation in the political process and community building activities.
   3. Peaceful co-existence and diversity.
   4. The spirit of global peace, security and friendship.

5. Membership
   1. Membership of the SGP is open to all registered students of the KCKCC in good academic standing (3.0 points GPA and above).
   2. Members shall uphold and adhere to the SGP constitution, pay their dues and remain active participants of the organization.
   3. All qualified members have the right to vote and be voted for during elections.
   4. Membership terminates with expulsion from KCKCC or if a member is involved in any form of crime within or outside the campus.
   5. Every member shall actively participate in SGP activities; for instance mobilization of the youth and society to vote in national elections; community services, peace campaigns, etc.
   6. A member's designation begins with "Peacemaker" and through merit advances toward peace "Ambassador".

6. Our Mission
   1. The mission of the SGP is to promote a more peaceful, safer and Violence-free learning community.
   2. To further advocate for the ideals of diversity and social justice.

7. Our Philosophy
   Our philosophy is based, primarily, on 4 cardinal objectives:
   1. Reparative justice.
   2. Community vitality.
   3. Participation
   4. Leadership/ Empowering.

8. Officers
   1. President
   2. Vice-President
   3. Secretary
   4. Treasurer

9. Standing Committees
   1. Fund-raising committee
   2. Action-participation committee
   3. Publicity committee
   4. Disciplinary committee.

10. Events
    1. Annual elections (two months before and the end of the spring semester).
    2. Officers are to serve one term and a maximum tenure of 2 years if re-elected at the end of each term.
    3. Mix and mingle
    4. Chat and chew
    5. Other events as needed.

11. Offices/Duties
    
    President:
    1. Is the Chief Executive Officer of SGP.
    2. Presides over meetings of the SGP meetings
    3. Presides over Executive Congress meetings
    4. Shall report the state of SGP to congress
    5. Shall uphold SGP constitution and ensure compliance
    6. Ex-officio-member of all committees. All committee chairpersons are amenable to president, who appoints and dissolves such committees when necessary.
    
    Vice-President:
    1. Presides over the club in the absence of the president.
    2. Assumes president's duties and responsibilities in his/ her absence.
    3. Has to be present during executive organization meetings.
    4. Amenable to the president.
    
    Secretary:
    1. In charge of secretarial duties of SGP.
    2. Responsible for drafting the minutes of the meetings, scheduling events, meetings and keeping records of SGP.
    
    Treasurer:
    1. Responsible for SGP finances.
    2. Keep account books, deposit finances in the bank on behalf of SGP.
    3. Chair fund-raising committee.
    4. Develop plans for fundraising.
    5. Prepare annual budget with president and Executive Congress members.
    6. Present annual audit financial report to General Congress. President/ Advisor shall sign all checks.

12. Quorum
    50% plus one member of total membership. Majority vote on all issues will Resolve issues except constitutional amendments.

13. Amendments
    Petition on amendments shall be forwarded to general congress. A 2/3 majority will be enough to carry out the process of amendment. Dated this day:  September 6, 2006.

1. Executive Congress comprise of all executive members of SGP.
2. General Congress refers to all general meetings of SGP.
3. President constitutes Ad-Hoc Committees when necessary.
4. Maintain link and seek al project approvals from the primary advisor of SGP, and the secondary advisor in his absence.
5. Dr. Ewa Unoke is the Advisor/Founder.

"Democrats did not win this election, the Republicans merely lost the election." Dr. Unoke Prof. of Political Science

 

1. Winners:  Morrison wins, Kline out. Kathleen Sebellius re-elected Governor of Kansas State. Democrats win control of Senate and House of Representatives; Nancy Pelossi becomes first woman Speaker of The House of Representatives.
   
   New Comers:  Claire McCaskill defeats incumbent, Jim Talent; Bob Gates appointed new Secretary of Defense as Rumsfeld resigns; Joe Lieberman re-elected not as a democrat but as an Independent candidate.

2. Fall out of 2006 elections?
   Conservative dominance since 26 years and since Reagan era ends. What the American people should expect from a Republican Presidency and a Democratic Congress? Answer: Gridlock or Bi-partisan progress. This is the time for both parties to re-define and re-invent themselves.

3. U.S. Troops in Iraq React:  They are "shocked" over Rumsfeld's resignation. With Bob Gates as new Secretary of Defense, it is a period of strategic uncertainty. It is not likely that military victory is possible in Iraq. I'd rather advise policy makers to follow the path of diplomatic soldering.

4. KCKCC Students Poll on 2008 Elections:  Who wins the Presidency in 2008, John or Hillary ?