CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
FILIPINO STUDENTS SOCIETY
ABOUT US
The Cambridge University Filipino Society is an organisation for students and members of the University of Cambridge that promotes Philippine culture and traditions in the United Kingdom. The organisation aims to foster the well-being of each member through the Filipino value of bayanihan, and to enrich each member's experience in the United Kingdom through shared involvement.
JOIN US
Membership is open to all Cambridge-based Filipinos, as well as non-Filipinos who are interested in Philippine culture, food, art, travel, and people.
Membership fee for 2013-2014 is GBP10 for current students, and GBP15 for the alumni.
OUR CONSTITUTION
1. Name
The name of the society shall be: Cambridge University Filipino Students Organisation (the “Society”).
2. Aims
The aims of the Society shall be to: Foster the intellectual, moral, cultural, physical, educational, social, and general well-being of every member, and to this end promote the Philippines, its history, people, culture, traditions, and values in the University of Cambridge (the “University”), the United Kingdom, and the rest of the international community.
3. Powers
In order to achieve its aims, the Society may: Organise, initiate, encourage, develop, support, assist, provide, manage, operate, and contribute to programs, projects, courses, events, and enterprises that promote educational, professional, artistic, literary, cultural, charitable, religious, philanthropic, civic, humanitarian, environmental, social welfare, character building, youth development, health, sport, medical, scientific, and research, objectives, endeavours or activities. Raise funds, and receive contributions where appropriate, to finance its activities. Open bank accounts, and take out insurance. Make rules for its members, and determine the rights of said members in the Society. Publicise and promote its activities. Partner and work with other groups, organisations, and societies within and outside the University. Take any action that is lawful that will help it fulfil its aims.
4. Membership
Membership of the Society shall be open to all Filipino members of the University and to any member who has an interest in the Philippines and the Filipinos’ social, political, and/or cultural life. Applications of non-University members shall be treated as special cases and will be assessed and decided upon by the Executive Committee. There shall be an annual fee for membership which shall be determined by the Society from time to time. The Society may offer Life Membership and Honorary Membership on such terms as it may decide. The Executive Committee may expel any member whose conduct seems likely to bring the Society into disrepute. Such expulsion shall be subject to confirmation at the next General Meeting of the Society.
5. Meetings
a. The Society shall hold an Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) during each Academic year. The AGM shall be held in the first half of the Michaelmas Full Term. All members shall be entitled to attend and vote at any General Meeting. The time and venue will be announced by the Executive Committee through a written notice given to the members at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled AGM...
