EAGLE ANGELS

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Contents EAGLE ANGELS ........................................................................................................................... 1

Contents ......................................................................................................................................... iii

How to use this Manual .................................................................................................................. v

CHAPTER 1: .................................................................................................................................. 7

Purpose of Eagle Angels ............................................................................................................. 3

CHAPTER 2: .................................................................................................................................. 5

Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 7

Dues ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3: .................................................................................................................................. 9

CHAPTER 4: ................................................................................................................................ 13

CHAPTER 5: ................................................................................................................................ 17

President ................................................................................................................................ 19

Officers ................................................................................................................................. 19

CHAPTER 6: ................................................................................................................................ 21

The rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): ................................... 23

CHAPTER 7: ................................................................................................................................ 25

Index ............................................................................................................................................. 29

Introduction v

How to use this Manual In this manual you will learn all there is to know about the organization Eagle Angels at the

University of North Texas. This manual should be used by young women between the ages of 18

and 25 who are looking to be a part of or whom are already a part of Eagle Angels. With this

manual all the questions you may have about this organization will be answered. If the

instructions are read correctly and completed, you will be fully educated on what this

organization stands for. You will also learn what is tolerated and expected from members or

Eagle Angels

CHAPTER 1: THE PURPOSE OF THE

ORGANIZATION

Chapter 1 3

Chapter 1 overview:

In this chapter you will learn about the reason this organization was formed. You will learn about

what Eagle Angels do.

Purpose of Eagle Angels Eagle Angels is an organization that began in the year 2000 at the University of North Texas. It

was created for the purpose of aiding the athletic department in recruitment of Student Athletes

in the football program at the University of North Texas. Eagle Angels requires a lot of

dedication and commitment. Eagle Angels are expected to Volunteer in the Athletic Center

offices, give university tours, and assist in other functions to promote the Mean Green football

team. As an Eagle Angel you will be expected to be familiar with the basics of the game

CHAPTER 2: MEMBERSHIP

Chapter 2 7

Chapter 2 overview:

In this chapter you will learn about the requirements, dues and responsibilities that you must

comply with in order to be a member of the organization, Eagle Angels

Requirements i. You must be enrolled in at least 12 college credit hours during the active semester at

UNT.

a. Your class schedule will be required at the beginning of each semester to verify

enrollment. Verification of enrollment can be found at the registrar desk in the

Eagle Student Service Center.

ii. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA at UNT of 2.5

a. Your unofficial transcript will be required at the beginning of each semester to

verify your cumulative GPA.

b. . If your GPA drops below a cumulative GPA of 2.5, you will be placed on

academic probation got the following semester. The GPA must be brought above

a 2.5 after the semester on probation or you will be immediately dismissed from

the organization

Dues Dues in the amount of $200.00 per school year must be paid. An installment plan is available.

Each installment in the amount of $100.00 must be paid according to the date set by the officers.

Responsibilities i. It is mandatory that you attend weekly meetings, go to all home games, participate in

fundraising events, and community service projects

ii. While you are in Eagle Angel attire, you must present yourself in a professional manner.

While you are out of Eagle Angel attire, you are still a representative of the organization

and the university and will be expected to act in a manner that reflects positively upon the

organization.

a. Please be aware of your behavior at parties, university functions, pictures you post

on the internet

b. If you are under the age of 21, you may not post or be tagged in ANY pictures

where alcohol is visible. There are not exceptions.

c. If pictures you post are unacceptable you will be notified. If the picture is not

removed in a timely manner, the officer board may take further action.

iii. You many not change your Eagle Angel uniform in any way.

iv. You must show respect for fellow members, Athletic Center Personnel, recruits and their

guest.

a. Disrespect/insubordination will not be tolerated. If you are disrespectful, you will

be asked to leave the event and will be given an absence.

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v. It is your responsibility to keep officers up to date on your personal address, e-mail, and

telephone number.

vi. It is your responsibility to keep up with your Eagle Angel hours.

a. You must complete a minimum of 6 hours per semester.

b. Opportunities for hours will be presented when events are created.

c. You may earn a maximum of 3 hours from attending intramural games, playing in

intramural games, and study hours.

d. Extra hours may be added for members on probation at the discretion of the

officers.

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CHAPTER 3: ATTENDANCE

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Chapter 3 overview:

In this chapter you will learn about the attendance rules and regulations of Eagle Angels.

i. The Secretary will keep an attendance record at all meetings and other Eagle Angel

events.

ii. You will be presented with a folder and it is your responsibility to bring your folder to

each weekly meeting.

a. Forgetting your folder results in you being marked tardy.

b. Three cases of being tardy equal one absence.

iii. You are allowed only three absences per semester

a. Absences will accumulate regardless of whether they are excused or unexcused.

iv. If you sign up for an event and do not attend the event, you will receive an absence.

v. On your fourth absence, you will have a meeting with the officers to determine if removal

from the organizations seen necessary.

vi. At the end of every month, you will be of your absences and your tardies up to that point.

If there are any problems, please contact the secretary.

vii. You must notify the secretary two weeks in advance if you know that you will not be able

to attend an event.

viii. If you are absent for a mandatory event, you must fill out an Absent Request Form

administered by the Secretary.

CHAPTER 4: REMOVAL

Chapter 4 15

. Chapter 4 overview:

In this chapter you will learn about what leads to removal, and how the removal process works

for Eagle Angels

Any misbehavior inside or outside the organization that can affect the reputation of Eagle Angels

is grounds for immediate removal for the organization

The officers reserve the right to remove any member from the organization at any time.

If the officers have found a need for removal, then a conference will be held with the officers.

You will be notified in writing of the reason for dismissal. In extreme cases, removal will be on

the spot.

Upon removal, no refunds will be made. This includes dues, fundraising, and any other form of

reimbursement.

CHAPTER 5: OFFICER ELECTIONS

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Chapter 5 overview:

In this chapter you will learn about the different officer positions open, and how elections for

these positions are held

President a) The office of the President of Eagle Angels is decided by the current president, current

members and with the assistance of the Athletic Department, respectively.

b) Candidates will be nominated for President during a meeting, in front of current

members. Members may nominate themselves.

c) Presidential elections will be held separately from other officer elections.

Officers d) If an officer meets all the criteria in terms of GPA, attendance, and fulfilling her

organizational commitments, she may keep her current position.

e) The officer positions are as follows:

i) President

ii) Vice President

iii) Secretary

iv) Treasurer

v) Historian

vi) Public Relations

vii) Football Chair

f) The liaison positions are as follows:

i) Social Events

ii) Fundraising

iii) Community Service

iv) Recreational Sports

v) New Member Recruitment

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CHAPTER 6: RECRUITING

Chapter 6

Chapter 6 overview:

In this chapter you will learn about the recruiting process concerning the incoming Mean Green

football players.

The rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): i. Do not purchase or give anything to a recruit or his guest.

ii. Do not offer personal transportation to any of the recruits or his guest

iii. Do not take pictures or contact recruits outside of their visit to UNT.

iv. Make sure that recruits are kept away from UNT alumni. The alumni are not allowed to

interact with recruits on game days.

CHAPTER 7: BEHAVIOR RULES

Chapter 7

Chapter 7 overview:

In this chapter you will learn the overall behavior rules that apply to everyone in Eagle Angels

i. Gossip will not be tolerated.

ii. Do not involve yourself with a recruit or any member of the athletic staff in a sexual

manner. This is cause for immediate removal from the organization.

iii. Do not knowingly give false information to a recruit and his guest. This is cause for

immediate removal from the organization.

iv. Do not be disrespectful to any recruit, their guest, a coach, a player, or a fellow member.

This is cause for immediate removal from the organization.

v. Do not place yourself in a position that would reflect negatively on the organization. This

includes, but is not limited to: drinking an alcoholic beverage while wearing Eagle Angel

attire, use of illegal substances, involving yourself in promiscuous or questionable

behavior. Doing any of the above is cause for immediate removal from the organization.

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Index

Index

A

absence, 7, 11 ATTENDANCE, iii, 9

B

BEHAVIOR RULES, iv, 25

D

Dues, iii, 7

I

immediate removal, 15, 27

O

OFFICER ELECTIONS, iii, 17 Officers, iii, 19

P

President, iii, 19 Purpose, iii, 3

R

RECRUITING, iii, 21 REMOVAL, iii, 13 Requirements, iii, 7 Responsibilities, iii, 7