The University of Iowa Veterans Association

Preamble
The University of Iowa Veterans Association is a group of Veterans and others interested in helping veterans or returning reservists at The University of Iowa to adjust and integrate into University Life. Additionally, the group plans to support everyone still serving in the armed forces and their families, and to raise the awareness of fellow students of the sacrifices being made on their behalf every single day. This is not a pro-war or anti-war group; it is a pro-service member group plain and simple, so people of all political ideologies are welcome.

ARTICLE I - Name
The name of the organization will hereafter be known as the University of Iowa Veterans Association (UIVA)

ARTICLE II - Purpose
(a) To foster esprit de corps among college veterans, and promote understanding of veterans' issues.
(b) To cultivate Student Veterans concerns through scheduled meetings, advocacy, social, and recreational activities.
(c) To create an organization where Military Veterans can come together, and feel a sense of connectivity given the nature of their unique past experiences.
(d) To create an infrastructure within the University of Iowa for the purpose of establishing a network of support systems for Military Veterans.

ARTICLE III - Membership
Section 1 - Members shall be comprised of any past or current military personnel, dependents and friends and must be registered students of The University of Iowa or the surrounding community colleges, including former students, students on leave of absence, faculty, or staff at the University of Iowa.
Section 2 - Only University of Iowa Veterans Association members have the right to vote and hold office.
Section 3 - University of Iowa Veterans Association (UIVA) friends shall be anyone interested in the UIVA who have not been included in Section 1. They shall have all the rights and privileges of members except: they shall not vote, hold office, or chair committees.
Section 4 - A membership roster shall be used to record the names, addresses, and phone numbers of members. Such information shall be held for official use only.
Section 5 - All members shall receive a copy of the UIVA constitution.

ARTICLE IV – Activities, incomes, and expenditures
Section 1 - The fiscal year of the Organization shall begin each academic year of the
University of Iowa, and end at the beginning of the next academic year in accordance with the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG).
Section 2 – The University of Iowa Veterans Association shall establish and maintain a Veterans Center to provide and maintain a safe environment for Veterans to connect and share with one another. Contribute to the physical, social and emotional well-being of Veterans on and off campus. Integrate programs to assist Veterans in the transition from military service to civilian life. Enhance quality of life through education, research, resources and referrals and advocate for student Veterans by applying the highest standards of excellence to meeting their needs.
Section 3 - The office, in room 205A of the Communications Center, is staffed by students therefore office hours are limited.  If you are planning on stopping by on a regular basis at a particular time, or would like to make an appointment, please call ahead and we will try to accommodate your needs.  The number there is 335-3152.  John Mikelson staffs the office next door (room 203) and can be reached at 384-2020. Keys maybe checked out through the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)