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Anime 101

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To promote interest in Japanese Animation, provide safe and fun events and activities for members and community and to encourage personal growth and pursuit of various hobbies.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Membership is open to all IPFW students and non-students. One-half membership may consist of non-students.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Weekly meetings, “All-day Anime”. Trips to conventions (C-kon, Ohayo-con, and Pentacon), Possible co-sponsored event, “Hug a Geek Day”
Primary Contact:
Sarah Schmidt (260) 471-4636 schmidty.sarah.e@gmail.com
Organizational Information:
Email: group@anime101.jategrel.net
Web site: http://anime101.jadegrel.net

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ASL Pah! Club

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To promote American sign language and culture in a positive way on the IPFW campus and to give IPFW students who are studying ASL an opportunity to use and improve their beginning skills and learn more about deaf culture.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Membership is open to IPFW students and members of the community. In order to become voting members or hold office the member must be an IPFW students currently enrolled in at least one credit hour and pay dues each semester.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
It's a Deaf, Deaf World, field trips, lectures, community service, social events with the deaf community.
Primary Contact:
Dr. Lucille Hess (260) 637-8612 hess@ipfw.edu
Organizational Information:
On-campus office: Neff 279
Organization Email: mccrkj01@ipfw.edu
Office phone: (260) 481-6410

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Association of Burmese Students

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
1. To foster mutual respect and understanding among members.
2. To form and strengthen friendly relationships between Burmese students and others through academic, social, and cultural activities.
3. To provide academic information and assistance to Burmese students.
4. To participate with other student associations.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
All IPFW students andlimited non-IPFW students.
Must follow constitution.
$5.00 Fee per semester.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Teaching English to Burmese people. Sponsoring culture break. Volunteering in Burmese community.
Primary Contact:
abs@ipfw.edu
Organizational Information:
Web site: http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~abs/
Email: abs@ipfw.edu
On-campus Office: Walb 214-G

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Association of Fundraising Professionals

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To promote the common professional interests of its members and to further the purpose of the Chapter through non-profit activities including, but not limited to, education, training, meetings, publications and phianthropic work.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Open to all IPFW students; members must be currently emrolled IPFW students; there is a minimum of 12 members; Annual national dues is $30; collegiate chapter dues is determined annually. Members may have four unexcused absences.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
AFP lecture series (montly); Fundraising 101; Charity Auction/Ball
Primary Contact:
Lydia Holliger (260) 609-7565 or (260) 481-6589 ipfw_afp@yahoo.com
Organizational Information:
Email: ipfw_afp@yahoo.com

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Bangladesh Students Association

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To provide acedemic, social, and cultural support to the Bangladeshi students and to cultivate a spirit of unity and friendship between Bangladeshi and all other students at IPFW.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Open to all IPFW and other colleges and universities students and may include a limited number of non-student not to exceed 1/3 of the total membership unless granted by simple majority vote of the voting membership.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Bangladesh Night 2007, Ramadan Party 2007, IFTAR Party 2007, General meetings
Primary Contact:
Mahmudur Bhuiya (260) 481-4104 bhuiyam@ipfw.edu
Organizational Information:
Email: bsa@.ipfw.edu
Web site: http://www.bsain.org/
On-campus Office: WU 214-F

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Best Buddies

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
Enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing oportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
There will be be no dues. All members have to be full time students in good academic standing. Members will attend one meeting a month.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
TBA
Primary Contact:
Susan Keller (260) 437-3921 Suesan.Keller@gmail.com
Organizational Information:
Web site: www.bestbuddies.org

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Black Collegian Caucus

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
Explore the heritage and culture of African-Americans as a means of clarifying our self-image and enhancing self esteem, draw knowledge and strength from this history, and celebrate the lives and contributions of our people. Our objective is to contribute to the quality of life of black students and to acquaint all people with African Heritage.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Membership is open to any student at IPFW interested in our club.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Open Mic Poetry. Fundrasing events, Socials, Educational trips.
Primary Contact:
Trisha JS. Dixon (260) 415-1934
Organizational Information:
Email: bcc@ipfw.edu
On-campus office: WU 214-E

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Campus Hope

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To bring hope and healing to the student facing an unplanned pregnancy. To communicate an accurate message on the advantages of healthy relationships, provide assistance in accessing single-parent scholarships, and act as a referral to community resources.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Open to all IPFW students and a limited number of non students. No dues.
Primary Contact:
Heidi Wheeler (260) 447-3282
Organizational Information:
Email: campushopestudents@yahoo.com
On-campus office: WU 214B
Office phone: (260) 481-5403

Campus Libertarians

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To educate people about the philosophy of libertarianism.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Minimum of 8 members, 51% of members must be enrolled at IPFW, membership is free from discrimation, no financial obligations, no oath to libertarianism, voting membership given only to currently enollled students, certain other types of membership possible.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Weekly meetings, movie nights, and volunteer drives.
Primary Contact:
Kody Tinnel (260) 433-0739
Organizational Information:
Email: kodytinnel@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://ipfwlibertarians.blogspot.com

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Campus Scouts

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To provide students of IPFW a means of identifying with the Girl Scout and Boy Scout movements, and opportunities through fellowship for service within the Girl Scout and Boy Scout community.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
All members must provide a current email address and attend at least one meeting or event a semester to be considered "active" in the organization.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Booking Around, Bonfire, Yes She Can, Bookcrossing, Battle of the Bands, Winter Retreat, and Boy Scout science day.
Primary Contact:
Shelly Nickolson (260) 229-2343
Organizational Information:
Email: ipfwcampusscouts@yahoo.com
Web site:http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~cgs
On-campus Office: WU 214-L

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Circle K

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
Circle K International is for college and university students who are responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to community service worldwide.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Members are responible for payinf any dues set by the distinct and international sectors unless a contribution is made form Kiwanis or the club.
Primary Contact:
Erin St. Myers (260) 726-9892 stmyel01@ipfw.edu
Organizational Information:
Email: circlek@ipfw.edu
Web site: http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~circleK

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College Republicans

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party. To aid in the election of Republican official. To encourage and assist in the orgbanization and functioning of the Republican Party. To develop political skills and leadership abilities. To prepare for the future.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
1. Shall be open to all IPFW students and a limited number of non-students. 2. 51% of total membership must be enrolled as students. 3. Minimum number of students is eight. 4. Participation must be free from discrimination/harassment. 5. Officer Qualifications: a. IPFW Student b. 2.0+ GPA c. member of organization for at least one semester d. been elected by voting membership of organization
Primary Contact:
Anthony Mitson (260) 433-4680 mitsac01@ipfw.edu

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Common Difference

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To promote diversity on campus; to facilitate dialogue; to bring awareness of campus cultures; to unify the IPFW campus; and to promote acceptance and not just tolerance of others.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
The organization is open to all students and no dues are required. The only "agreement" to be a member is to be respectful of others regardless of personal beliefs or opinions. "The only thing we have in common is that we are all different." Members/officers can be expelled for violent or negativelly agressive behaviors towards other members.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Common Difference film project; museum trips; round table discussions
Primary Contact:
Jennifer Netting 260.385.5864 nettdj01@ipfw.edu

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Dancin' Dons

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To show school spirit and to develop a sisterhood on the IPFW campus.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Dues: $150.00/semester
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
To dance at basketball games and school functions. Dance competitions outside of school.
Primary Contact:
Zuri Maiden maidzm01@ipfw.edu

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Delta Sigma Pi

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity, and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Members must pay a semester due of $65, attend chapter events, and maintain a GPA of 2.0 as a business major.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
SOAR, Pizza Sales-fund-raising, community service events
Primary Contact:
Diane Beets (260) 312-6015
Organizational Information:
Email: iota_lambda_chapter@yahoo.com
Phone:

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Equal Rights Education Network of IPFW (EREN)

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) IPFW students and community members for socialization and activities as well as promoting awareness on campus.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
There are no membership requirements, and all are welcome to attend our meetings and/or become members.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Cosmic Bowling, Putt Putt, Movie Nights, Gay Day at the Point, Summer Extravaganza Drag Show, Miss Gay IPFW Pagent
Primary Contact:
Timothy Gulley (260) 249-8394
Organizational Information:
Email: eren@ipfw.edu
Web site: http://www.ereninc.com
On-campus Office: 214-I

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Foundation of IPFW's Leading Moviemakers (F.I.L.M.)

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To provide an opportunity for students, faculty, and guests to learn all aspects of videography and filography. Develop, execute, adn distribute high quality vedeos/film capable of submission. Use video to interact with the community.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
All students can be members. Non-students may also be members. Dues are expected of all members at $10/semester. Members are expected to attend regular meetings, one per month. the dates of these meetings are announced beforehand. Any member that cannot attend must get permission from the president. Two abscences=probation, more abscences=expulsion. Any unbecoming behavior is subject to expulsion procedures.
Primary Contact:
Nicole Root (260) 466-4313
Organizational Information:
Email: rootnl0@ipfw.edu

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Masquerade

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To learn and participate in the art of costuming. To provide a fun environment for the costume enthusiast, and to show off one's creations and/or purchases.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Anyone Can be a member, and there are no dues.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Halloween Party, Meetings, and Masquerade Party
Primary Contact:
Jessica Vachon (419)796-0038 ladygryffindor@gmail.com
Organizational Information:
Email: ipfwmasquerade@gmail.com
Web Site: http://www.student.ipfw.edu/~masq

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Northeast Indiana Badminton Federation

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To foster and facilitate regional, competitive badminton play in northeastern Indiana.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
No membership requirements exist outside those detailed in the NEIBF constitutuion or by IPFW policy.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Organized play on various Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons.
Primary Contact:
Aaron Schneider aschneider@ashbrokerage.com

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Stichery

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To educate each other and the community about the history and importance of needlecraft, as well as the techniques employed now and in the past. To aid one another in their projects. To meet members and the community who practice needlecraft.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
There are no dues required for membership in this organization, no attendance requirement.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Regular meetings, at least one per month, possible fundraisers, classes and other special events to be announced.
Primary Contact:
Leslie Heim (260) 241-5896 charcoalandgraphite@hotmail.com
Organizational Information:
Email: stichery@ipfw.edu

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Student Alumni Association

 

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To foster and positively affect the interaction and relations among students, alumni, and faclty.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Open to IPFW students.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Many networking events with Alumni.
Primary Contact:
Brad Bagan (260) 312-7003 bagabe01@ipfw.edu
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Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT)

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To encourage more involvement of the student Athlete poplulation on campus events and community projects; to design and provide programs which will encourage academic achievement, mental, physical and healthy choices and general awareness.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Membership does not require any financial obligation. Members are recommended by their head coach (2 per team) and are active for one year unless recommended again (the next year.) Expulsion is based on conduct unbecoming and violations of the student code of conduct.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Adopt a X-Mas Family through Salvation Army, 1 Major Service Activity per Semester.
Primary Contact:
Christine Kuznar (260) 481-6192 kuznarc@ipfw.edu

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Student Dance Organization

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To become more involved withthe theatre department and to allow more hands on experience in the art of dnace through experimentation with different dance techniques.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
Open to all students, no dues are required, see constitution for details.
Primary Contact:
Heidi Christensen (260)-704-1227 chrihl01@ipfw.edu
Organizational Information:
ipfwstudentdanceorg@hotmail.com

 

University Democrats

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To further educate IPFW students in political areas and get them further involved in the political process.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
N/A
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Voter registration drive, Candidate fourm.
Primary Contact:
Dana Goeglein (260) 750-4354 Danagoeglein@gmail.com
Organizational Information:
ud@ipfw.edu
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Voices Not Victims

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To raise awareness for need of prevention/ intervention of Domestic Violence and of the presence of the issue, provide a support group for victims of D.V., create network with community reserves for victims seeking help, and educating campus about Domestic Violence.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
There are no dues required, no minimum GPA, and it is open to all races, genders, and sexual orientations. Students must be enrolled at least with 1 credit hr., must sign a privacy policy agreeing for confidentiality of all members. Open to family and friends also.
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Co-sponsor/sponsor "Our Bodies Ourselves," speakers, possible conference, fundraisers, meetings
Primary Contact:
Angelina Morimanno (260)715-6106 makapua05@yahoo.com
Organizational Information:
Organization E-mail: voicesnotvictims@gmail.com
Organization Website: http://www.student.ipfw.edu/VNV

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Voices of Inspiration

Purpose and Goals of Organization:
To perform traditional spirituals and contemporary music, which espouses the Black/African-American heritage, to build a team which fosters unity and a backdrop of spititual support for IPFW students to be a positive entry and model of IPFW student leadership in the community and abroad.
Membership Requirements and Obligations:
See constitution for requirements
Activities and Events Planned for Current Year:
Haven Missionary Christian, Christmas in Paris with Global Christian Fellowship, Campus Ministry, Indianapolis Summit with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and Fort Wayne I Be, Spring Concert.
Primary Contact:
Pastor Aubrey Anderson (260) 433-0389
Organizational Information:
Email: aubreymusic@verizon.net

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Student Organization Handbook

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