ARTICLE I: NAME AND MISSION STATEMENT

1. This organization shall be known as The Saint Ephrem Young Adults Group.
2. The Saint Ephrem Young Adults Group is an organization consisting of representative young adults of the local parish who form one body with the Priest and Youth Director in fulfilling and preserving the traditions, faith, and values we hold to be true with integrity, honesty, respect, fairness, and loyalty through service to our church, God, and community.
   

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

A. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

1. The Young Adult Director shall be authorized to accept new members at any general meeting or during annual membership registration in January.
2. Membership shall be open to any parishioner ages 18 to 28. The membership fee shall be set at $25.00 per year, per member. Late registration after January will be set at $50.00. Note: Member must be 18 at time of registration.
3. All applicants must provide the Youth Director with
   the following information: full name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
4. All members must read and fully understand the bylaws.
5. Members have the privilege of voting if they have attended one half of the meetings and functions.

B. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

1. All members must comply with standing rules and bylaws of the Saint Ephrem Young Adults Group.
2. All members must attend\participate in at least a majority of group events.
3. All members must attend mass at least twice a month.

C. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

1. Any member not in compliance with the bylaws or behaving in a manner unbecoming of a group member will be placed on inactive/suspended status, which will be determined by the Young Adult Director, Priest, and group members.
   

ARTICLE III: OFFICERS OF SAINT EPHREM YOUNG ADULTS GROUP

A. OFFICERS

1. The officers of The Saint Ephrem Young Adults Group shall consist of the following: Administrative Coordinator, Social Coordinator, Financial Coordinator, and Educational and Religious Coordinator.
2. The Young Adult Director will be responsible for nominating members for the above-mentioned positions. If there are no objections or additional nominations, the group will vote the Young Adult Director’s nominations into acceptance as they stand.
3. The officers shall be elected for a term of one year; but not more than two successive terms in the same office.
4. A vacancy occurring in any office shall be appointed by the Youth Director.
5. This type of leadership hierarchy has been established in order to foster a more effective team effort approach and promotes a unified team philosophy.

B. DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

1. Officers of the Saint Ephrem Young Adults Group shall perform the duties prescribed by the bylaws.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

1. The Administrative Coordinator, in conjunction with the Youth Director, shall be the presiding officer at all meetings and shall maintain an accurate account of such meetings.
2. The Administrative Coordinator, as advised by the Youth Director, shall oversee the duties of the Social, Financial, and Educational and Religious Coordinators.
3. The Administrative Coordinator shall prepare an agenda for meetings in cooperation with the Youth Director and advise all members of such meetings.
4. The Administrative Coordinator shall attend all Saint Ephrem Church Council meetings as needed.

D. SOCIAL COORDINATOR

1. The Social Coordinator, in conjunction with the Youth Director, shall plan, coordinate, and oversee all social events and activities of the group.
2. The Social Coordinator shall advise all members of upcoming social events.
3. The Social Coordinator shall attend all Saint Ephrem Church Social Committee meetings as needed.

E. FINANCIAL COORDINATOR

1. The Financial Coordinator, in conjunction with the Youth Director, shall oversee the accurate accounting of all monies (i.e., annual membership registration, event registration, raffle and party revenue, and any other group-related funds received during the year).
2. The Financial Coordinator shall keep an accurate record of all incoming revenue and disbursements. Note: All financial transactions must be pre-approved by the Youth Director.
3. The Financial Coordinator shall prepare and present a monthly financial report at group meetings to both the officers and members.
4. The Financial Coordinator shall attend all Saint Ephrem Church Finance and Council meetings as needed.

F. EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS COORDINATOR

1. The Educational and Religious Coordinator, in conjunction with the Youth Director, shall plan, coordinate, and oversee all educational and spiritual activities for the group.
2. The Educational and Religious Coordinator shall advise all members of upcoming educational and spiritual events.
3. The Educational and Religious Coordinator shall attend all Saint
   Ephrem Church Liturgical and Council meetings as needed.
   

ARTICLE IV: AMENDMENTS

1. This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members and Director present at a regular meeting provided such amendment has been submitted for reading prior to the meeting.