START AN AMANI CLUB
COMPOSITION OF AN AMANI CLUB
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NAME & EMBLEM
NAME & EMBLEM
The name of the clubs will be known as Amani Club (including the name of the particular school/institution)
The Amani Club Logo
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OBJECTIVES
THE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Amani clubs are to:
- Promote respect for religious, cultural and linguistic diversity in a plural society by enhancing tolerance, understanding and acceptance of diversity in all aspects of national life.
- Promote the use of dialogue and other peaceful means of resolving conflicts and disagreements within and outside the schools.
- Enhance good character and self-discipline among the youth.
- Empower students to deal with life’s challenges peacefully and become responsible citizens.
- Promote good relations and harmonious co-existence amongst students themselves and between schools and their neighboring communities.
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MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICE BEARERS
Recruitment of members to the club shall be guided by the following:
- Membership to Amani club shall be open to all registered learners of the particular school or learning institution.
- Members of the Amani Club shall include learners in different levels/grades/classes at the particular school/institution
- The club shall have a minimum of sixteen (16) members with a maximum being determined by the school/institution.
- A membership fee may be levied as per the guidelines provided by the school/institution.
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OFFICE BEARERS
OPERATIONAL AND CO-ORDINATION STRUCTURE
The Amani club executive committee will comprise of the following office bearers:
- The Chairperson
- The Vice Chairperson
- The Secretary General
- The Organizing Secretary
- The Treasurer
- Patron / Matron who shall be a teacher/lecturer at the particular school / institution
- Any Co-opted member as may be necessary
Members Rights
- Actively participate in the proceedings of Club meetings.
- Take part in all activities of the Club.
- Enjoy the right to personal opinion during Club and any other meetings convened by the Club.
- Express their opinion in a proper and appropriate manner in any Clubs meeting.
- Freedom from discrimination based on ethnicity, colour, disability, gender or age.
Conduct of Officials
- Eligibility Office bearers must be full-time learners of good standing / discipline.
- Election The office bearers shall be elected by secret ballot every year, by a majority of the vote cast for that office.
- Term The officers shall serve for a term of one year and their term of office shall begin at the commencement of the academic year / on the date of election.
- Vacancy If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall assume the office for the remainder of the term and vacancies in any other office shall be filled by a special election.
- Meetings The executive committee shall meet at least once between regular meetings of the club to organize and plan future activities.
Chairperson
- Preside over all meetings of the executive committee and at all general meetings
- Represent the club in other forums, after consultation with the Patron/Matron
- Serve as an ex-official member of all committees except the nominating committee
- Perform such other duties as ordinarily pertaining to this office
Vice-Chairperson
- Preside over club meetings in the absence of the Chairperson
- Carry out all such activities as may be delegated to him or her from time to time by the Chairperson
Secretary General
- Record the minutes of all meetings
- Keep a file of the club’s record of activities and reports
- Maintain a current roster of membership
iv. Issue notices of meetings and conduct the general correspondence of the club
Organizing Secretary
- Coordinate the implementation of the termly/annual programme of activities within the Amani club
- Prepare periodic reports of activities undertaken by the club
Treasurer
- Receive all funds and process Request for Payment, Deposit Slip, and Officer Signature Forms
- Keep an itemized account of all receipts and expenditures and make reports as directed