Student OrgsStudents for Reproductive Freedom

Article I: Membership

Students for Reproductive Freedom, a member of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, is open to all students, faculty, administrators, and staff of Gustavus Adolphus College. SRF encourages diversity among its membership and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sex, income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, or disability.

Article II: Executive Structure

The Executive Board of Students for Reproductive Freedom, a member of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, is composed of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Media Chair, Diversity Leadership Council Representative, and Risk Manager. The duties of the President and Vice President include serving as spokespersons for the organization, serving as the primary contacts to the Campus Activities Office, and forging alliances with off-campus organizations.

The duties of the president are as stated; Maintain a Relationship with representatives from Planned Parenthood Action Fund by attending training and frequent meetings to discuss projects, on-campus events, and future initiatives. Fulfill the duties of the Internship with Planned Parenthood. (includes a $500 stipend per semester). Attend bi-weekly chapter meetings with the other Planned Parenthood Generation Action leaders throughout the semester, as well as individual check-ins with the PPGA supervisor as needed. Create meeting agendas, facilitate and conduct meetings, and communicate with the other members of the executive board. Lead members of the organization in Reproductive Justice initiatives and maintain organization within the group. Host (at least one) events throughout each semester to advocate for reproductive rights, or in collaboration with other student organizations.

The duties of the vice president ae as stated; Create meeting agendas with the President, facilitate and conduct meetings, and communicate with the other members of the executive board. Lead members of the organization in Reproductive Justice initiatives  and maintain organization within the group. Host (at least one) events throughout each semester to advocate for reproductive rights, or in collaboration with other student organizations.

The duties of the secretary include recording, transcribing, and distributing meeting minutes, coordinating advertising and publicity of events, and disseminating information to the membership.

The duties of the treasurer include managing the finances of the organization and preparing financial reports for the membership.

The Social Media Chair is responsible for organizing, updating, and maintaining the organization's social media and online presence.   

The Diversity Leadership Council Representative is responsible for attending weekly DLC meetings, representing SRF in said meetings, and reporting any information learned at these meetings back to the members of SRF. DLC representative and Risk Manager are the only positions that can be held simultaneously by the same individual.

The risk manager is responsible for developing and implementing the risk management program. Risk Manager and DLC representative are the only positions that can be held simultaneously by the same individual.

ARTICLE III: Elections

Executive Board members shall serve a renewable term of one year. An election of the Executive Board members shall be held annually with a voting body of no fewer than 40 percent of the organization’s active members. Elections shall be held in the spring semester every year. Members shall vote by secret ballot, and a simple majority of votes is required to elect an Executive Board member to office. Any officer who fails to uphold the mission of Students for Reproductive Freedom, member of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, or fails to fulfill the duties of their office may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of active members.