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Welcome to Protect Life at the University of Michigan

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About Us

Pro-Life March in Washington D.C.

Pro-Life March in Washington D.C.

Pro-Life March in Washington D.C.

Annual trip with Protect Life Michigan to Washington D.C. where our students march with thousands of other in support for the unborn down Constitution Street

Outreach

Pro-Life March in Washington D.C.

Pro-Life March in Washington D.C.

Activism tabling around campus to promote dialogue and change hearts

Fundraising Gala

Pro-Life March in Washington D.C.

Fundraising Gala

Yearly gala hosted by our E-Board to raise funds for our scholarship for parenting and pregnant students

Please Support Us

Please Support Us

Your contribution will enable us to continue to promote the ProLife narrative and provide a community for like-minded students on campus

Resources for Women and Parents

 

The University of Michigan Resources for Students with Children

The "one-stop shop for all your parenting needs" at the University of Michigan. Financial, social, housing, child care resources, health insurance, and other pregnant and parenting needs.
330 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 764-60053
www.studentswithchildren.umich.edu/
Resources specifically for graduate students can be found at: www.rackham.umich.edu/student_life/campus_community/childcare_parenting

Project Rosie

If you are pregnant or are parenting and need resources please visit https://projectrosie.com/

ArborWoman

Free, clinic-quality pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasound, caring counseling, and a wide array of material, psycho-social, and spiritual referral services.
625 E. Liberty St., Suite 10
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-8863
24-hour line: 800-712-HELP
www.arborwoman.com

Arbor Vitae Pregnancy Help Center

Phone counseling and services on alternatives to abortion for women in crisis pregnancy (including teenage mothers). Provides baby and maternity clothing and baby equipment. Free pregnancy testing available.
3150 Packard Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 975-4357
www.annarborvitae.com

Adoption Network of Michigan

Are you looking for a solution to your unplanned pregnancy? Or perhaps you're looking to adopt a newborn baby to help fulfill your dreams of parenting? Adoption Network Law Center can help.
(866) 94-ADOPT
www.adoptionnetwork.com

Pregnancy Counseling Center

Free on-site pregnancy testing, education resources, counseling, and support as well as new mom mentoring and postabortion healing.
www.women-helping-women.net

The Option Line

24 hour phone support; information about crisis pregnancy centers across the country.
1-800-395-HELP
www.optionline.org

Feminists for Life of America

The American Feminist: Raising Kids on a Shoestring is a guide for parents with limited income.

Post-abortion healing

Read and share testimonies of post-abortive men and women at www.silentnomoreawareness.org.



Meet the Board Members

Luke Estey is the current President of Protect Life at the University of Michigan. He is in his third year studying philosophy and psychology.

    Club constitution

     

    Protect Life U-M Constitution

    Preamble 

    Protect Life U-M is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, and non-profit organization committed to promoting and defending the dignity and protection of all human life, from the moment of conception until natural death. We endeavor to fulfill this mission by providing educational resources about the issues of abortion, unplanned pregnancy, adoption, euthanasia, infanticide, embryonic stem cell research, and the death penalty. We will interact with other students through outreach and dialogue in order to promote a culture of life on our campus.

    Article I: Name 

    Section 1: 

    The name of this organization shall be Protect Life at the University of Michigan, herein referred to as Protect Life U-M.

    Article II: Purpose 

    Section 1: 

    As an organization committed to promoting the dignity and protection of all human life, from the moment of conception until natural death, the purpose of Protect Life U-M is to engage with students and the general public regarding pro-life issues, provide support for pregnant and parenting students (including: an academic scholarship for a parenting student funded by our donors), as well as to provide pro-life students on campus with opportunities to socialize in a like-minded community. The pro-life issues that we are concerned with include abortion, unplanned pregnancy, adoption, euthanasia, infanticide, embryonic stem cell research, and the death penalty (“Pro-Life Issues”). This purpose will be accomplished primarily by: 

    1. Setting up booths to dialogue with students and community members, providing resources to help all involved learn about pro-life apologetics.
    2. Developing and maintaining educational programs on Pro-Life Issues. 
    3. Inviting knowledgeable individuals to participate in community forums, academic settings, and media on Pro-Life Issues. 
    4. Providing information about Pro-Life Issues and resources to the general public, particularly for women faced with unplanned pregnancies, concerning support systems and services available to provide assistance to them. 
    5. Providing community for students through social opportunities and pro-life events.

    Article III: Affiliations

    Section 1: 

    Protect Life U-M is a constituent chapter for Protect Life Michigan (“PLM”). Currently, Protect Life U-M has no other affiliations to report.

    Article IV: Advisor

    Section 1: 

    Protect Life U-M reserves the right to appoint or disappoint a sponsor as desired. Professor Scott Lyons currently serves as Advisor to Protect Life U-M.

    Article V: Membership 

    Section 1: 

    Protect Life U-M is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in its membership or activities. Protect Life U-M understands and fully adheres to the policies, rules, and regulations for student clubs and organizations as set forth by the University of Michigan. 

    Upon joining the organization, all members agree not to undermine the purpose or mission of Protect Life U-M. Failure to do so is grounds for dismissal, the process for which is outlined in Article IX.

    Section 2: 

    Students interested in becoming a member of Protect Life U-M need to attend any meeting and ask to be added to the email listserv.

    A member in good standing is a member who, during the winter semester, pays dues, attends three meetings, and participates in one Protect Life outreach. A member in excellent standing is a member who, during the winter semester, pays dues, attends five meetings, and participates in two Protect Life outreaches.

    Section 3: 

    A student can withdraw membership from Protect Life U-M through an oral, written or reliable electronic statement, such as an email, to the President expressing a wish to withdraw membership.

    A due paying student wishing to withdraw from Protect Life U-M will not be refunded for dues.

    Section 4: 

    No member may volunteer at, engage with, or promote for any entity that outwardly promotes or participates in abortion or Planned Parenthood in any way. Members will be made aware of major companies that support and are big players in the abortion industry. Knowingly operating with or promoting for such organizations may be grounds for dismissal, the process for which is outlined in Article IX.

    Section 5:

    Any member who would like to participate in outreach must sign a non-violence agreement form that will be distributed by the Officers, defined in Article VII, Section 4.

    Article VI: Elected Officers 

    Section 1: 

    Protect Life U-M members will elect a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, a Secretary, a Community Coordinator, and a Fundraising Coordinator each year (the “Elected Officers”). The duties of Elected Officers are as follows: 

    1. The President: 
      1. Shall oversee all activities undertaken by Protect Life U-M and ensure that they are in line with the club's goals and objectives as set forth in the Protect Life U-M Constitution and the rules and regulations set forth by the University of Michigan.
      2. Shall provide vision and direction, short-term and long-term.
      3. Shall preside at all meetings unless absent or has given another person permission to run the meeting.
      4. Shall oversee, with input from other Officers, the agenda for meetings and club activities.
      5. Shall coordinate the annual trip to the March for Life.
      6. Shall appoint a Public Relations Chair from among the Elected Officers, as described in Article VII, Section 4. 
      7. Shall be responsible for the annual registration of Protect Life U-M with the Center for Campus Involvement.
      8. Shall be responsible for contacting possible speakers to be invited to events hosted by Protect Life U-M.
      9. Shall handle interactions with other University clubs.
      10. Shall be responsible for managing committees (if applicable).
      11. The President may delegate any of these tasks at their discretion.
    2. The Vice President: 
      1. Shall exercise the powers and duties of the President whenever the President may be absent or otherwise unable to fulfill them.
      2. Shall maintain group traditions.
      3. Shall oversee member acquisition and Protect Life U-M recruitment efforts.
      4. Shall be in charge of member retention, including the promotion of events and the follow-up with individuals.
      5. Shall be responsible for advertisement of the scholarship for pregnant and parenting students unless delegated to a committee.
    3. The Treasurer: 
      1. Shall oversee the use of the funds of Protect Life U-M. 
      2. Shall prepare financial reports and fulfill bookkeeping responsibilities. 
      3. Shall manage the Protect Life U-M bank account and Venmo™.
      4. Shall remain aware of the University’s financial policies.
      5. Shall send thank you notes to donors, or may delegate this responsibility.
      6. Shall apply for funding when applicable.
      7. Shall manage the donation site. 
    4. Secretary
      1. Shall be responsible for recording the events of each meeting by taking minutes and sending them out to the club after each meeting for those not present. The same shall follow for Officer meetings, with the Secretary sending out minutes to the Officers.
      2. Shall manage the email listserv.
      3. Shall keep a record of attendance at meetings and other club events.
      4. Shall construct schedules or sign-up sheets where applicable.
      5. Shall be responsible for updating Maize Pages
    5. Community Coordinator 
      1. Shall be responsible for planning the content of outreach events, with a minimum of one outreach event per month.
      2. Shall be responsible for obtaining necessary materials or delegating this responsibility. 
      3. Shall be responsible for reserving space for outreach events.
      4. Shall be responsible for managing the sign-up sheets for outreach events, ensuring that enough people will be present. 
      5. Shall be in charge of reserving rooms for general meetings and, if necessary, officer meetings. 
      6. Shall plan social events, with a minimum of one event per month, with the March for Life and Gala satisfying this requirement for those months, 
      7. Shall obtain necessary materials for social events, or delegate this responsibility. 
    6. Fundraising Coordinator
      1. Shall oversee and head the planning of the annual fundraising event, the Gala, or delegate responsibilities.
      2. Shall be responsible for any other fundraising events that may arise. 

    Section 2: 

    The Officers shall meet at least once every month, or more at the President’s discretion, during the Fall and Winter semesters. They shall also attend the regular weekly meetings of Protect Life U-M at-large. 

    Section 3:

    PLM reserves the right to remove officership at their discretion, particularly for those who go against the principles of Protect Life U-M.

    Article VII: Operations 

    Section 1: 

    Any University of Michigan student who is a member in good standing of Protect Life U-M and subscribes to the common goals of the group as stated in the Protect Life U-M constitution is eligible for voting. Any University of Michigan student who is a member in excellent standing of Protect Life U-M and subscribes to the common goals of the group as stated in the Protect Life U-M constitution is eligible for voting and running for office. 

    Section 2: 

    Elected Officers are elected annually at a meeting in April which is to be set aside especially for that purpose. Members in excellent standing may nominate themselves for Elected Officer positions at the onset of elections. Nominees shall be elected by rank choice voting of members in good or excellent standing who shall vote by an anonymous ballot. If a member running for an Elected Officer cannot attend the meeting they will be responsible for either: giving their speech via zoom call during the meeting time or meeting with a current Elected Officer to record their speech in one take. If a voting member cannot attend the meeting, the Secretary will be responsible for providing access to all nominees' speeches.

    Section 3: 

    The Elected Officers do not assume their positions and responsibilities until the end of the winter term (the “Transition Date”). 

    Section 4:

    The President shall appoint a Public Relations Chair (the “PR Chair”) from among the Elected Officers at the first Officer meeting after the election cycle outlined in Article VII, Section 2. The PR Chair shall oversee updates of, as well as manage, the Protect Life U-M website, Facebook page, and any other social media accounts. They will be responsible for taking photos or videos and documenting club activities. The PR Chair may delegate their responsibilities.

    The Elected Officers may also appoint Members in good standing to other Officer positions to complete other essential duties for Protect Life U-M (the “Appointed Officers”). In order to appoint a Member in good standing to an Officer position, at least 80% (a “supermajority”) of Elected Officers must vote affirmatively to do so. The terms for Appointed Officers may be predetermined but must expire on or before the Transition Date outlined in Article VII, Section 3.

    Appointed Officers may be removed from office at any time by a supermajority of Elected Officers.

    Elected and Appointed Officers (the “Officers”) jointly attend Officer Meetings and altogether handle club operations as outlined in Article VI, Section 1.

    Section 5: 

    In the event of a vacancy for an Elected Officer position, the remaining Elected Officers shall elect a successor at any Officer meeting by a supermajority vote of the remaining Elected Officers. An Officer elected thusly to fill a vacancy shall serve out the remainder of the term. 

    Section 6:

    For ordinary decisions, those notwithstanding other provisions of this document, at least 51% (a “simple majority”) of Elected Officers shall agree to undertake particular courses of action, to endorse legislation or statements, or to adopt new club resources.

    Article VIII: Finances 

    Section 1: 

    Protect Life U-M will finance its activities through the use of funds collected through fundraisers and donations. The group will also apply for funding through the Center for Campus Involvement and the LSA Student Government to assist in financing programs and activities. 

    Section 2: 

    The Treasurer of Protect Life U-M has the primary responsibility of managing the organization's finances, with additional oversight from the President and Vice President.

    Section 3:

    Funds collected through donations and fundraisers shall be used for activities and events held by

    Protect Life U-M, including but not limited to speaker costs and travel fees, room rentals, supplies for events, and resources for pregnant women encountered by Protect Life U-M.

    Article IX: Removal of Membership or Officership

    Section 1:

    Any member of Protect Life U-M at the University of Michigan in violation of Protect Life U-M’s purpose, constitution, or who fails to meet the membership requirements outlined in Article V, may have their privileges as a member revoked through the following process:

    1. A written notification to the member in question, informing them of a coming vote for membership removal.
    2. A unanimous vote by the Elected Officers to remove the member from the organization.
    3. A written statement will be provided to the member in question, notifying them of their dismissal from the club or lack thereof. 

    Notwithstanding the foregoing, PLM reserves the right to remove membership at their discretion, particularly for those who go against the principles of the organization.

    Section 2: 

    Officers shall be removed from office if the Officer engages in any action that is contrary to the rules and regulations for student groups as set forth by the University of Michigan, illegal or unethical, or contrary to the goals and objectives of Protect Life U-M as set forth in this constitution. 

    Section 3: 

    An Elected Officer may be removed by an affirmative supermajority vote of the disinterested Elected Officers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, PLM reserves the right to remove officership at their discretion, as outlined in Article VI, Section 3.

    Section 4: 

    The process of removal shall be presided over by the President excepting in the situation where the President is the Officer in question. In this case, the removal process shall be presided over by the Vice President. 

    Article X: Amendments 

    Section 1: 

    Amendments to the constitution may be proposed both by the general membership of Protect Life U-M and by the Officers. Any proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Officers at least two weeks before being presented for adoption at any general meeting.

    Section 2: 

    Amendments to the constitution shall be adopted upon a supermajority vote of the Elected Officers.

    Article XI: Ratification

    Section 1:

    This constitution must be ratified by a supermajority of the Elected Officers to take effect and shall be reviewed every two years.

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