Find or Start a Campus Club
Involving your peers at school is a great way to spread the pro-life message. High School and College students are among the most vulnerable prey of the abortion industry. The late teens and early twenties are when a large portion of abortions occur and when people often first make up their minds on life and death issues. Student involvement is a must!
Many schools already have thriving Pro-Life groups on campus. These are the groups we are aware of. If you attend one of these schools, please contact the group leader and get involved. If your campus has a group that is not listed here, please email admin@arizonarighttolife.org. If you would like to start a group on your campus, please keep reading below.
High School:
Brophy College Prep
Xavier College Prep
Homeschool: Voices for the Voiceless, http://www.voicesforthevoiceless.org/
College:
Arizona State University Students for Life: http://www.asu.edu/clubs/studentsforlife/
NAU Students for Life: http://www.naustudentsforlife.org/
University of Arizona Students for Life: http://clubs.asua.arizona.edu/~asfl_ua/
How Do I Start A Pro-Life Club At My School?
One of the best ways to defend life is to have a pro-life presence on your campus that can educate students about abortion and create a greater respect for life. One way to have this presence is to create a pro-life club where you and other students can meet and plan different ways to spread the pro-life message. Not only will you help defend human life, starting your own club demonstrates leadership and commitment and is an excellent activity to add to college applications. Below are the steps you will have to go through if you want to start a pro-life club on campus:
1. Go to the main office and find out what you need to start club at your school. Then fill out the documents as needed.
2. Most schools require you to have a constitution and/or bylaws. This packet includes a sample constitution you can use.
3. Find officers for your club that are passionate and committed to being pro-life.
4. Every school will require you to find a sponsor, or someone who is on staff who agrees to be present during your meetings. Teachers that currently sponsor Christian clubs on campus may be able to help you find a sponsor for a pro-life club.
5. Goals of the club:
a. Educate and equip your peers to defend life and the dignity of every human person.
b. Get your friends and peers to become active in Life issues by attending monthly events put on by Arizona Right to Life.
c. Plan your own events that your group can become active in. For example, planning to donate time at a women’s shelter sorting supplies for low income pregnant women.
6. Arizona Right to Life will provide assistance with anything you need. We can send speakers to your classrooms, give you updated information, provide models, brochures, videos, and give you ideas for future activities. We are here to support you and help you in any way we can.
7. If your school does not allow you to start a club, contact us immediately. According to the First Amendment, you have a right to start a club regardless of its message if your school allows other similar clubs (such as community service, drama, or science club) to be formed. Our legal team will fight for your right to be heard.
SAMPLE PRO-LIFE CLUB CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this organization will be ____________________ of (Type the name of your high school here).
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
Section 1:
The organization will be centered on Life Education. Its purpose is to equip teens with knowledge and information to help them promote a culture of life and liberty through careful study, rhetoric and service.
Section 2:
The club will serve the community by helping to educate others about Life issues.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1:
The club will be open to all (Type your school’s name here) High School students and administration interested at any time, and there shall be no limitations or restrictions on membership.
Section 2:
The officers will be students who are elected by the members of the club for a one-year term. Elections will be held in the latter part of May. The officers will assume their positions the following September.
Section 3:
Special elections can be held as needed.
Section 4:
Voting shall be done by secret ballot of members present for the announced meeting for election of officers.
ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS
The club shall meet once a week at lunch in room (type room number here).
ARTICLE V: DUES
There will be no dues.
ARTICLE VI: LEADERSHIP
The leadership roles shall be defined as (1) President, (2) Vice President, (3) Secretary, and (4) Treasurer. The President shall oversee and plan all meetings and activities. The Vice President shall assist the President and do the club promotions and advertising. The Secretary will keep track of attendance. The Treasurer will keep track of all funds and financial matters of the club.
ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS
To amend this constitution a two-thirds majority vote of members present and voting will be necessary. An amendment must be presented at one meeting and voted on at the next meeting.
CLUB BY-LAWS
Section 1:
All who attend the meetings will create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and will not be put down. The club shall do its best to allow all voices to be heard and respected.
Section 2:
If the need arises for additional by-laws, the leadership will draft the document and be voted on by the above mentioned procedures and Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution.
