Code of Bylaws Holy Cross College Alumni Association Article I. Name The name of the organization is the “Holy Cross Alumni Association” here in after referred to as the “Association.” Article II. Purposes and Goals Section 1. Purpose The purpose of the Association is to foster in its members the Christian ideals of Holy Cross College and to advance the goals of the College. Section 2. Goals 1. To promote the welfare of the College and to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between the College and alumni 2. To offer social and intellectual programs that perpetuate the ideal of lifelong learning for alumni and members of the community in general. 3. To acquaint alumni and friends with the progress and needs of the College 4. To ensure the continued confidence and support of the alumni and friends who may contribute to the College’s financial and other material needs. 5. To support and assist the alumni, students, faculty, and administration of Holy Cross College wherever and whenever possible.
Article III. Membership There will be two types of members in the Association: active and honorary members. Active All alumni who have attended completed 12 or more hours of transferrable credit and who are in good academic standing. Active members may hold office in the Association. Friends All recipients of honorary degrees from Holy Cross College, and individuals who actively support the College with a one-time only donation of $20 will be entitled to membership as friends of the association. No other monetary obligation is required to be a life time member at the “Friends” level, but annual donations are encouraged. Friends may vote and hold office, but they cannot be a majority in the Council. Article IV. Meetings of the Association Section 1. Annual Meeting There will be a yearly meeting of the Association held during the annual Parent-Alumni Weekend at which the president of the Association will deliver the annual report.