Junior State of America Debate Club Black Student Union
The Black History Month Assembly is in February. Come help us plan this annual event.
The Black Student Union meets every Wednesday at lunch in room 316.
Calendar of Events: BBQ, Camping, Kwanzaa Celebration, Thanksgiving Celebration Potluck, Black History Month Assembly, and the AA Senior Luncheon.
See our constitution below. We hope you join!
What is JSA? Since 1934, high school students from across the nation have banded together with the common goals of improving their education, promoting democracy, and learning about government through participation. The Junior State of America brings together students who are interested in current events, politics, and government to learn more about the complex issues that face our leaders today. JSA is student-run! The student leaders, elected by their peers, determine the focus and goals of the organization. We meet every Thursday during lunch in room 316.
Calendar of Events: Fall State Convention in Santa Clara, Winter State Convention at the Capitol in Sacramento, and the Spring State Convention in Santa Clara.
Black Student Union Constitution
Purpose To promote awareness and build unity among students
Membership Membership is open to all Thurgood Marshall students
Governing Body All members can run in the annual elections. Positions are decided by a simple majority
President Facilitates meetings Meets with the advisor prior to each meeting to develop an agenda
Vice-President Facilitates meetings when the President is absent Meets with the advisor prior to each meeting to develop an agenda Keeps order and focus at all meetings
Secretary Internal- Keeps minutes for topics discussed and decisions made by the membership External-Responsible for publicity of club activities and events (both) Meets with the advisor prior to each meeting to develop an agenda
Treasurer Organizes budgets for fund-raising Maintains records of club funds Meets with the advisor prior to each meeting to develop an agenda
Meetings Held once a week, every Wednesday at lunch
Voting All decisions will be made by a simple majority
Purpose To improve education, promote democracy, and learn about government through participation
Membership Membership is open to all Thurgood Marshall students
Governing Body All members can run in the annual elections. Positions are decided by a simple majority
President Facilitates meetings Communicates with the regional JSA organization about conferences, workshops, debates, and convention deadlines
Vice-President Facilitates meetings when the President is absent Keeps order and focus at all meetings
Secretary
Keeps minutes for topics discussed and decisions made by the membership Responsible for publicity of club activities and events Keeps attendance records of members
Treasurer Organizes budgets for fund-raising Maintains records of club funds
Officer Removal If an officer reaches two excused and two unexcused absences, they will be asked to step down from office
Meetings Business meetings held once a week, every Thursday at lunch Optional debate training meetings are held ever Tuesday at lunch
Voting All decisions will be made by a simple majority
