Membership

SGS membership shall be comprised of two membership classifications, active member and associate member. An active member must be a Florida State University student who is also a member of ASPRS. Active members are eligible to vote and hold office. An associate member must be a Florida State University student who has an interest in the geospatial sciences. Associate members are not eligible to vote or hold office until they advance to SGS active membership status.

Recruitment shall take place throughout the year and membership is open at all times.

Membership may be revoked without mutual agreement for non-participation, misconduct, or violations of any provisions of the Constitution. The member will be notified in writing of the possible revocation at least 5 business days prior to the vote and will be permitted to address the SGS membership in his or her defense prior to the voting for removal. Membership can only be revoked upon a 2/3 majority vote of the active membership. In the event of a tie, the faculty advisor shall be the deciding vote.

Any student whose membership is revoked will have five (5) business days to appeal the revocation. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the President and Secretary, and must include any relevant information that has not already been presented. The President will then submit the appeal to the appeals committee. This committee shall consist of the faculty advisor, three (3) officers and three (3) active members. The committee will render a final decision at the next general meeting or in five (5) business days, whichever occurs first.

No university student may be denied membership on the basis of race, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, or the inability to pay dues. No hazing or discrimination will be used as a condition of membership in this organization.

Contact for Recruitment: sjhunkele@gmail.com

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