CLUB GUIDE BOOK
TABLE OF CONTENT
Table of Content ………………………………………………………………………..2
1.0 National Anthem & Pledge……………………………………………………………3
2.0 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..4
3.0 Organogram………………………………………………………………………………..5
4.0 Membership…………………………………………………………………………………6
5.0 Rules and Regulations…………………………………………………………………..7
6.0 Duties of Club Officers ………………………………………………………………..10
1.0 ANTHEMS AND PLEDGES
1.1 NATIONAL ANTHEM
Arise, O Compatriots
Nigeria’s Call Obey
To Serve Our Fatherland
With Love and Strength And Faith
The labour Of Our Heroes Past
Shall Never Be In Vain,
To Serve With Heart And Might
One Nation Bound In Freedom, Peace And Unity
O God Of All Creation
Direct Our Noble Cause
Guide Our Leader’s Right
Help Our Youth The Truth To Know
In Love And Honesty To Grow
And Living Just And True
Great Lofty Heights Attain
To Build A Nation Where Peace
And Justice Shall Reign.
1.2 NATIONAL PLEDGE
I pledge to Nigeria my country
To be faithful loyal an honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strength
To defend her unity
And uphold her honor and glory
So help me God
1.3 CLUB PLEDGE
Rise Rise Nigerian Youths Arise
With Industry, Faith and Equity we shall Arise
With Discipline, Loyalty and Honesty we must Rise
As Guardians of our Nation’s Future we shall Arise
To Build a Nation of True Nigerian Pride, we must Rise
So help us God
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 YPNI is a non-profit, non-governmental socio-political organisation established with the aim of encouraging and promoting a sense of patriotism and civic responsibilities among the youths, based on the belief that as leaders of tomorrow, the youths should play a constructive role in shaping the future by ensuring that the right foundations are laid for sustainable development and promotion of nationalism among Nigerians.
2.2 Young Patriots’ Club is a medium for youth enlightenment and empowerment through discussion forums, seminars, debates, lectures, soirees, and youth engagement in socio-political discussions focused on the fundamentals of democracy, good governance, and entrepreneurship. The Young Patriot’s Club activities are a valuable part of our enlightenment programs and their benefits include the opportunity for members to gain leadership skills, a sense of responsibility and service, develop healthy social relationships, and acquire entrepreneurial and vocational skills.
2.3 YPNI Guidebook is a resource containing YPNI rules and regulations. The purpose of this guidebook is to describe YPNI policies and procedures and to assist all members conform to YPNI accepted rules and regulations, operational and accounting principles.We believe the youths are the future of our nation, and as its future, they have the responsibility to ensure Nigeria has a future better and greater than its past and present, a future of better governance, a future where tribe or religion is secondary to patriotism, and patriotism is rewarded, a future of true Nigerian pride!
3.0 ORGANOGRAM
CLUB SLOGAN:” We are the guardians of our nation’s future”
4.0 CLUB MEMBERSHIP
4.1 Membership of the Young Patriots’ Club is open to all law abiding citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as provided by under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Members are required to be persons of good standing in society without any criminal record or pending or suspended criminal sentence.
4.2 Club Members are automatically Associate-Member of YPNI, and will only become a Full-Member on the merit of an interview and an application fulfilling the following conditions:
- evidence of Nigerian Citizenship;
- evidence of the National Youth Service Corps;
- evidence of commitment and contributions to YPNI activities;
- recommendation from an existing member; and
- reference from two Nigerians of good repute.
4.3 Membership shall be void where it is derived by fraud and or the member has been convicted of a criminal offence by a court of competent jurisdiction.
4.4 Membership will be withdrawn, if:
- the member becomes bankrupt;
- the member answers in the affirmative to allegations of conduct found at variance to and against the principles and the set objectives; and
- the member is found guilty by a body set-up to investigate allegations as in (2) above.
4.5 A member shall cease to be a member if he resigns his membership by notice in writing.
4.6 A member found wanting in any manner or found engaging in acts, conducts of misconduct deemed at variance with principles and objects of the Organisation may be suspended for as long as the Organisation may deem fit in the circumstances.
5.0 RULES AND REGULATION
All Members are required to abide by the rules and regulations as contained herein.
- Operational Guidelines
Only Nigerians shall be eligible to enroll as Club Members. All Members shall be provided with a schedule of events/activities and budget at the commencement of every academic session. Only Club Members may vote, preside, officiate activities of the Club in their locality. There shall be no restriction, discrimination or prohibition of membership based on age, ancestry, tribe, disability, religion, or gender.
5.2 Club Registration
All Members must ensure new members fill the YPNI Membership Form and complete the registration requirements before assuming membership status. Nobody is permitted to be a member of the Club or participate in its activities without completing the registration process.
- Attendance and Punctuality
All Members are required to attend, be punctual and active, at all Club meetings/activities. A Member’s unauthorized absence at any Club meeting/activity will attract disciplinary measures. Club activities should not interfere with orderly conduct of educational activities within the school.
- Team Relationship
Team work and unity must be encouraged at all times amongst Members. All Members shall respect and cooperate with their Club Executives at all times. All new Members are to go through an induction program aimed at welcoming and enlightening them on the aims and objectives of the Club. Club Members are forbidden to be in possession of any harmful/threatening materials or objects, including vices such as alcoholic drinks, fighting, and smoking.
5.5 Appearance
Club Members are expected to maintain a high level of hygiene, modesty and standard of personal grooming. The YPNI Crest should be worn at every YPNI meeting/activity. The YPNI Crest may only be worn in school with the permission/authorization of the relevant School Authorities.
5.6 Club Property
Club Executives are specifically charged with the responsibility to guard against the unofficial/unauthorized/illegal use of club’s official insignia, and the safe keeping of all minutes, stationaries, dues and funds. All Members are collectively responsible for the protection of YPNI property and the unauthorized use of the Club’s funds. Any Member who applies to leave the Club must return all YPNI property in his or her possession immediately, including crests, funds and stationary.
5.7 Club General Meetings
Club Executive shall be responsible for scheduling and notifying Members of Club Meetings, which shall be held on alternating weeks and at least twice in a calendar month. An emergency meeting may be scheduled at the sole discretion of YPNI Club Executive. A quorum for the commencement of the Club Meeting shall be one third of all Club Members, while a simple majority of all Club Members shall be required for a binding decision at a Club Meeting.
- Club Executive Meetings
Club Executive shall meet as often as necessary but, at least, once in a month for the effective running of the Club. It shall be the duty of the Speaker, through the Clerk, to summon an Executive Meeting. The Clerk shall be responsible for taking and circulating minutes of all meetings. The Club Executive shall decide the manner in which it shall vote on any matter before it.
5.9 Club Elections
Only Club Members may be nominated for elections. All nominations must be seconded by another Club Member. Only Club Members are eligible to vote at Club Elections. Voting shall be by open ballot.
5.10 Offences and Punishments
In case of a violation of any provision of this Rules and Regulation, the following disciplinary measures will be implemented:
- For a first violation – an erring member shall be ineligible to participate in Club activities amounting to 50% of an academic calendar, inclusive of any fine that may be determined by the Club Executives.
- For a second violation – an erring member shall be ineligible to participate in Club activities amounting to 100% of an academic calendar, inclusive of any fine that may be determined by the Club Executives.
- For a third violation – an erring member shall be suspended from participating in Club activities for a period to be determined by the Club Executives, but not less than 100% of an academic calendar, inclusive of a fine to be determined by the Club Executives.
No punishment shall be imposed on any Club Member until a fair hearing is conducted by the Club Executives. This shall include:
- An opportunity for the accused member to explain his/her conduct
- A written or oral statement of the charges against the accused member
- A summary of the evidence of proof against the accused member, if he/she denies the charge.
6.0 DUTIES OF CLUB OFFICERS
- Club Executive
The Club Executive will consist of all elected officers of Club. The Executive’s responsibilities shall include organizing club activities, presiding over club activities, convening general meetings. The term of office for each officer shall be an academic calendar year, after which a successor shall be elected by Club Members. Only Club Members who have fulfilled their financially obligations shall be eligible to serve as officers in the Club. Attendance of Club Executives shall be mandatory at all General and Executive Meetings.
6.2 Speaker
The Speaker symbolizes the authority of the Club, and presides over General and Executive Meetings. The Speaker is empowered to administer proceedings and required to know the Club’s rules and regulations. The Speaker shall be elected at the first General Meeting in an academic calendar year. The Speaker shall hold office until the election of a new Speaker. The Speaker may be suspended or removed from office by a resolution adopted at a General Meeting by a 2/3 majority of all YPNI Club Members.
- Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker shall assist the Speaker in the performance of his/her duties. In the event that the Speaker is unable to attend any meeting, the Deputy Speaker shall act in his/her capacity. The Deputy Speaker shall be elected at the first General Meeting in an academic calendar year. The Deputy Speaker shall hold office until the election of a new Deputy Speaker. The Deputy Speaker may be suspended or removed from office by a resolution adopted at a General Meeting by a 2/3 majority of all YPNI Club Members. In case of removal of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker shall automatically become the Speaker until the expiration of the term of office. Whenever the Deputy Speaker becomes the Speaker, the Council shall elect a new Deputy Speaker.
6.4 Clerk
The Clerk shall function as secretary and be responsible for the Club secretariat. The Clerk shall cause Club resolutions and minutes of General and Executive Meetings to be circulated amongst members.
- Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be nominated by the Speaker and subject to approval by two third majority of members votes. The Treasurer is the chief financial management officer whose tasks include the preparation of annual budgets. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to present the account balance and all transactions.
- Chief whip
The Chief Whip shall be nominated by the Speaker and subject to approval by two third majority of members votes. It shall be the duty of the Chief Whip to maintain order at all Club Meetings. It shall be the duty of the Chief Whip to bring to the notice of the Speaker any transgression of the standing orders or any other matter that might affect the relationship amongst members.
- Club Committees
Club Committees shall be constituted at the commencement of an academic calendar year. The appointment and removal of a Committee Chairperson or Member shall be determined by a two third majority vote by Club Members.
- Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for the planning, monitoring and supervising the Club’s revenue and expenditure. It is the Finance Committee’s duty to make recommendations to the Executive Committee on financial matters.
- Social Committee
The Social Committee is responsible for planning and organizing the Club’s social activities. All Club socials will be organized and run in accordance with YPNI rules and regulations.
6.10 Disciplinary Committee
The Disciplinary Committee shall comprise of the Chief Whip and two ad hoc Members, and shall be solely responsible for disciplinary actions against any erring members/officers of the club. The decision of the Committee shall be final and binding.