WE, the Sophomores of The Ohio State University, believing that, as an organization, we can further our expressed belief in individual responsibility, group leadership, and university service, so hereby establish an association of students dedicated to ideals of friendship, high standards of scholarship, leadership, and assistance to the University community.
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be Mirrors.
Section 2. The symbol of this organization shall be a gold mirror. Upon initiation, each member shall be eligible to wear a gold mirror pin.
Section 3. The flower shall be a pink carnation.
Section 4. The colors shall be pink and scarlet.
Section 5. The motto shall be: "The reflection of what we have done--the image to which we aspire."
Mirrors has been founded for the purpose of honoring those Sophomore Class members who have, and will, continue to excel in leadership and service. These students shall stimulate an interest among all students of Ohio State in scholarship, citizenship, and extracurricular activities. They shall, as individuals and as a unified group, give their leadership and loyalty to the University.
Section 1. Composition
a. Members shall be chosen from those students who are at least second quarter freshmen and no more than first quarter sophomores who have an accumulative point-hour ratio of at least 2.75.
b. Membership in this organization shall be by invitation and shall not exceed fifty members.
c. No student shall be denied membership in this organization because of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, political views, sexual orientation, or handicap.
Section 2. Selection of Members
a. The Selections Board shall be composed of all Mirrors members, one or two of whom shall be the Selections Chairperson or Co-Chairs.
b. The Selections Chair(s) shall be elected by vote of the Mirrors members Autumn quarter during the election of the Committee Chairs.
c. A quorum for the Selections Board shall be two-thirds of the members.
Section 3. Selection of Honorary Members
Mirrors members may annually nominate for honorary membership a maximum of three persons from the administration, faculty, staff, or university community who have demonstrated their interest in student affairs through service to student organizations.
Section 4. Alumni Membership
All members in good standing automatically will assume alumni status upon the initiation of succeeding members, and, as alumni, maintain the right to wear the Mirrors insignia.
Section 1. Duties of Officers
a. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the new members as soon as possible after initiation. Officers shall consist of the president, vice- president, secretary, treasurer, historian, and AOSCH representatives. The following committee chair positions exist to serve the organization: service, social, selections, program, fundraising, advertising, and random acts of kindness. All of the above constitute the Executive Council.
b. All officers and committee chairs shall prepare a written report at the end of their terms of office. These reports shall be given to the president to be included in his/her report. The reports shall be given to the succeeding officers and committee chairs for the following year.
Section 2. President
a. The president shall be the chairperson of the Executive Council and maintain a close affiliation with its members and advisor(s).
b. The president shall be responsible for scheduling and presiding over all general meetings.
c. The president shall consult with the faculty advisor(s) when necessary.
Section 3. Vice President
a. Upon the absence or illness of the president, the vice president shall perform all duties listed for that office.
b. The vice president shall be in charge of tapping and initiation.
Section 4. Secretary
a. The secretary shall take attendance and keep minutes at all general meetings.
b. The secretary shall be in charge of all outgoing correspondence, including notifying members of meetings.
c. The secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the files. This shall be a permanent record including all regulations, business proceedings, and correspondence.
Section 5. Treasurer
a. The treasurer shall receive and dispense all funds.
b. The treasurer shall submit a financial report at every general and executive meeting.
Section 6. Committee Chairs
a. All committee chairs shall be elected by the majority of Mirrors members present at the first meeting during Autumn quarter.
b. The committee chairs shall carryout the wishes of the members in regard to the project in question.
c. The committee chairs shall give periodic reports to inform the members of the progress of the committee.
d. The committee chairs shall keep a budget of all expenses and record all proceedings of committee meetings.
Section 7. Impeachment and Replacing Officers
In the event that an officer is unable to fulfill his or her responsibilities in a satisfactory manner, the group may form a quorum of two-thirds of the members and impeach the officer through a simple majority vote. If a position is vacated, members may appoint a new officer through a simple majority vote.
Section 1. First Meeting
a. The first meeting of the group shall be called during spring quarter by the out going Mirrors president. At this time, the constitution, as received at the induction ceremony, shall be explained. Mirrors is a flexible organization allowing its members to determine projects and affiliations.
b. The types and numbers of service projects are left to the discretion of the new members.
Section 2. Frequency of Meetings
a. Meetings of the entire membership shall be called whenever necessary, but not less frequently than once per month, during the academic year.
b. Special meetings may be called by the president or by a majority vote of the members at a general meeting.
Section 3. Meeting Procedure
a. Minutes of the previous meetings shall be distributed and approved at every meeting.
b. Roberts Rule of Order, Revised, shall govern the procedure at all meetings.
a. The secretary shall take attendance at every meeting.
b. An excuse, written or verbal, given to an officer before the meeting shall constitute an excused absence.
c. One unexcused absence per quarter is permitted, or as decided by the Executive Council.
a. Membership dues shall be charged, payable at the first meeting and no later than the end of Autumn quarter.
b. Cases of unpaid dues may be grounds for dismissal from Mirrors after review by the advisor.
The faculty or staff advisor(s) shall be an ex-officio member of the group.
This constitution may be amended supplemented, altered, or repealed by a two- thirds vote of the members.
This organization may be dissolved following the approval of the officers and a two-thirds vote of its members. Notice of a vote on dissolution must be furnished to the members at least sixty days prior to the vote.