IPoly Young Americans for Freedom Chapter

The IPoly Young Americans for Freedom Chapter, unofficially shortened as IPoly YAF or YAF, is a club where members of the IPoly community can discuss modern political topics safely and in a constructive manner. Importantly, it is not meant to be a debate club, but to expose students to new ideas and help them think rationally about what is best for themselves, others, and their country. Tony Pang is the official adviser, and Martin Navaroli currently unofficially advises the group.

History
On January 8, 2019, the eight attendees of the second unofficial meeting approved the amendments to the Chapter constitution provided by YAF. The proposed amendments were ratified by YAF on January 22, 2018, making the club an official YAF chapter. Alize Velazquez submitted the Club Application to ASB on February 1st, and it was approved on February 8th.

Purpose
To provide an organizational framework to promote the general principles of Young Americans for Freedom as stated in the Sharon Statement. IPoly YAF also plans to host sessions where anyone can discuss modern political topics safely and in a constructive manner by rationalizing their viewpoints and supporting their statements with verifiable facts.

Members
Membership is open to all full- and part-time IPoly students that support the Sharon Statement. Although only members can participate in club votes and become officers, most activities are open to everyone, regardless of their membership.

The club currently has around 11 consistent members as of 2/20/2019.

Executive Board
As defined in the Chapter Constitution, the Executive Board consists of the club officers. They must meet at least once a month. Officers are selected democratically during an annual meeting and serve a term of up to one year.

Members

 * No formatting: Current or past holder of position
 * Italicized: Possible future holder of position or special situation

Discussions
IPoly YAF is dedicated to providing a place for open and factual discussions. Below is a complete list of all discussions hosted by IPoly YAF.

Documents

 * [[Media:IPoly YAF Club Constitution.pdf|Club Constitution]] - The Club Constitution of IPoly YAF. This is the copy approved by YAF and submitted to ASB.
 * [[Media:IPoly YAF Code of Conduct.pdf|Code of Conduct]] - Defines how all participants and observers are required to behave during YAF meetings, events, and activities.
 * [[Media:Sharon Statement.pdf|Sharon Statement]] - The YAF organization's statement of beliefs.