Article I: Name

The name of this organization shall be the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. SAAC will be directly supervised and supported by the Athletic Department.

Article II: Mission Statement Goals and Objectives

The mission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.

Goals and Objectives:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE GOALS OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR HOOD COLLEGE:
1. To increase the level of participation in community service activities by Hood student-athletes;
2. To provide a voice for student-athletes at Hood;
3. To promote athletic events throughout the college and community;
4. To promote unity among all student-athletes by organizing activities and or functions that cross team lines;
5. To provide information and feedback to team members about SAAC.
6. Promote Health and Wellness among student-athletes.
7. Be part of the planning for the end of the year sports banquet.

Article III: Membership and Elections

To be a member of SAAC, you must be a current member of an athletic department sponsored sport (club sports are included).
Membership opportunities are determined yearly by the size of each team's roster.

Elections:

The second to last meeting of the year, representatives will be nominated, by others or by themselves, for the executive board. If there is more than one nominee for each position, a ballot election will occur during that meeting. The nominee must accept the nomination to be considered. The designated representatives will serve an entire year from the election time.

Article IV: Roles and Responsibilities

SAAC will be directly supervised by the Asst. Director of Athletics.
Role of Asst. AD: To advise the organization in budgeting and activities. The Asst. AD will also be the liaison between the organization and the Athletic Director in seeking permission for the activities the organization wishes to partake in.

Officers (with their responsibilities):

President (1 position)

• Planning, organizing, and running the bi-weekly meetings.
  
• Oversees all activities and events concerning SAAC and the Athletic Department.
  
• Contacting the Team Representatives to inform them about the upcoming meeting, time and location.
  
• Responsible for collecting all fundraising dollars.
  
• Working directly with the Asst. Dir. of Athletics on planning the yearly meetings and events, including all fundraising projects. 
  
• Responsible for organizing the spring Sports Banquet with the Asst. Dir. of Athletics.

• Residing over a meeting in the event that the President is unable to attend.
• Taking the minutes of the meeting and then distributing them amongst the Reps and members of the board.
• Helping the Active Board Members in planning the (2) two community service activities and fundraising projects.
• Implementing strategies in direct relationship to the APPLE program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Asst. Dir. of Athletics and SAAC President.

• Create and facilitate (2) two community service projects (one each semester).
• Create (2) two campus fundraising events (one per each semester).
• Organizing the Midnight Madness celebration in October.
• Responsible for working with the Asst. Dir. of Athletics in planning a picnic for all student-athletes in the fall and spring semester.

• We will be in charge of the annual Senior Athletic Banquet.  Will be responsible for the following:
• setting the date & time
• selecting the menu
• creating, mailing out and tracking the invitations
• set up & decorations
• Major Departmental Awards
• Itinerary for the banquet
• Senior Gifts
• Will work with the Activity Chair in creating two campus fundraising events to help alleviate the costs for the senior gifts
• Purchasing the athletic cords for graduation.

• Responsible for publicity for all meetings, campus athletic events, and all community service projects
• Will have direct contact with the athletic department and coaching staff about the meetings & other SAAC sponsored events
• Updating the bulletin board in the gym.

Representatives (2 per each team)

• Must be a current member of a team to be a SAAC representative
• Calling the members of his/her team to inform them of the upcoming meeting, time and location.
• Be the liaison between his/her sport.
• Bring any information to the meeting concerning issues and topics brought up by members of their team.
• Relay information to team members & coaching staff
• Be actively involved in all SAAC sponsored events

Article V: Meetings

• SAAC will meet at least once a month. 
• The president will call and reside over the meeting.
• SAAC Executives will also meet at least once a month with the Asst. Director of Athletics.

Article VI: Amendments

• This constitution may be amended by two-thirds affirmative vote of the members present. The proposed amendment must be posted at least one week before action is taken. The Athletic Department must approve of the amendment.
• The constitution will be updated annually and as needed.

Article VIII: Non discrimination statement

• This committee will not discriminate upon race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or sport.