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1 CENTRAL KENYA CONFERENCE COLLEGE ADVENTIST STUDENTS ORGANISATION (CASO) P. O. BOX , NAIROBI Contents: DRAFT CONSTITUTION Reviewed on 8 th OCTOBER (Review based on institutions and members contribution of ideas) General Introduction Articles 1. Name 2. Statement of purpose 3. Membership 4. Patrons 5. Government 6. Emblem/Logo/Uniform 7. Titles 8. Meetings 9. Quorum 10. Finance 11. Evangelism 12. Definitions 13. Amendment 14. Conclusion 1

2 General Introduction Our Name: CASO (College Adventist Students Organization) is an organization of students within tertiary colleges, private institutions of higher learning and Universities. It is founded on principles laid down by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and it derives its name from the name of the Church; Seventh-day Adventist which includes vital beliefs for us as a Church. 'Adventist' reflects our passionate conviction in the nearness of the soon return ('advent') of Jesus. 'Seventh-day' refers to the Biblical Sabbath which from Creation has always been the seventh day of the week, or Saturday. Our statement of purpose: To proclaim the gospel of salvation in the context of the three angels messages of Revelation 14:6-12,to schools,colleges and university students in Kenya and the entire world preparing them for the SECOND coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Method: We pursue this mission under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through: Preaching: Accepting Christ's commission (Matthew 28:18-20), we proclaim to all the world the message of a loving God, most fully revealed in His Son's reconciling ministry and atoning death. Recognizing the Bible to be God's Revelation of His will, we present its full message, including the second advent of Christ and the continuing authority of His Ten Commandment law. Teaching: Acknowledging that development of mind and character is essential to God's redemptive plan; we promote the growth of a mature understanding of and relationship to God, His Word, and the created universe. Healing: Affirming the biblical emphasis on the well-being of the whole person, we make the preservation of health and the healing of the sick a priority and through our ministry to the poor and oppressed, cooperate with the Creator in His compassionate work of restoration. Our Vision: To be an organization that is spiritually alive, active and prepared for heaven. ARTICLE 1: NAME. 2

3 Section (a): The Name of the organization shall be the College Adventist Students Organization and Hereafter referred to as CASO. Section (b): Section (c): The Organization is a composition of Adventists students in tertiary Colleges, private institutions of higher learning and university colleges Within Central Kenya conference. And therefore the organization shall Operate within this area. The Registered Office and the Postal address of the organization shall be: CASO OFFICE Chaplaincy Department Central Kenya Conference P. O. Box NAIROBI-KENYA ARTICLE 2: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. The purpose of College Adventist Students Organization is: Section (a) OUR MISSION: The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church which CASO embraces as its mission is to proclaim to all peoples the everlasting gospel in the context of the Three Angels' messages of Revelation 14:6-12. Section (b) OUR PURPOSE: The objectives of the organization are: (i) Main objective: CASO seeks to address the particular needs of young people in their own environment and respond to them as they are, and strive to incorporate them into the fellowship of the Seventh Day Adventist church. (ii) Sub Objectives: a. To train students for leadership and service to humanity. b. To encourage peace, Love and Unity and a spirit of brotherhood in institutions. c. To sensitize awareness in drug use and abuse d. To nurture faithful and loyal citizens 3

4 In seeking to derive its objectives the organization/society shall use the below strategies to excel: i. Pray together. ii. Study the word of God iii. Fellowship together in division social Interaction iv. Act together in small groups to carry out the laid plans for Witnessing. Section C: Motto Arise and Shine Isaiah 60:1 Section D METHODOLOGY Refer to Church Manual Section E: VISION: Awakening young people into a sense of righteousness and instilling in them the desire to awaken others as we await and prepare to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at His imminent second coming.. Section F: Section G: OUR WATCHWORD: Go one Million Hearts touching hearts. SONG: CASO THEME SONG. CASO GOD S FAMILY. 1. AS A FAMILY.. WE GIVE OUR LIVES COMPLETELY AS DEDICATED SERVANTS.. WE SHARE GOD S VICTORY TO A WORLD.. THAT S DYING EVERY. DAY WE NEED TO REACH THEM.. WE NEED TO TELL THEM.. THERE S A BETER WAY. CASO men F-A-MILY... WE ARE LL PART OF GOD S F-A-MILY... WERE SISTERS AND BROTHERS ladies CARING FOR EACH OTHER IN A SPECIAL WAY.. AS A FAMILY WE LL ALWAYS BE THERE... CASO men F-A-MILY.. WE ARE LL PART OF GOD S F-A-MILY... OH WE WANT YOU TO BE A PART OF GOD S FAMILY. 2. THIS WORLD IS FULL OF PEOPLE... WHO DON T SEEM TO CARE THEY SAY THERE IS NO ANSWER... BUT WE KNOW THERE S THROUGH PRAYER... FOR A WORLD THAT S DYING... EVERY.DAY... WE VE GOT WORK TO REACH THEM... WE VE GOT WORK TO SHOW THEM THERE S A BETTER WAY. ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP. 4

5 Section (a): MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION: (i) The CASO society comprises of Seventh Day Adventist Students drawn from member Institutions as listed hereunder. CASO MEMBER COLLEGES AS REPRESENTED IN THE ZONES. SOUTH ZONE 1) The Kenya polytechnic University College Haile Selassie Avenue 2) Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)-Industrial Area 3) Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) - Industrial Area 4) Nairobi Technical Training Institute (NTTI)-Park Road 5) Kenya Institute of Mass Communications (KIMC)-South B 6) Railways training Institute (RTI)-South B 7) Strathmore University-Madaraka. 8) Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)-South C 9) Vision Institute of Professional Studies (VIP)- Paramount Plaza Ngara 10) Inoorero University-Parklands 11. Star College-City center 12) Kenya Institute of Management-Bellevue & City centre 13) Aviation College- Haile Selassie Avenue. 14) Orbit School of Professionals -City center. MED SCIENCE ZONE 1) Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)-Kenyatta Hospital 2) Jomo Kenyatta University Agriculture Technology- Karen 3) Thogoto Teachers Training College (TTTC)-Kikuyu 4) Kabete Technical Training Institute (KTTI)-Kabete 5) Multi-media University-Mbagathi 6) Co-operative College-Karen 7) Kabete AHITI-Kabete 8) Kinyanjui Technical Institute-Satellite Riruta 9) International Teachers Training Centre (ITTC)-waithaka 10) Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)-Ngong. 11) Maasai Technical- Kajiado 12) Daystar Town Campus 13) Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)-Karen 5

6 THIKA ZONE 1) Kilimambogo Teachers Training College (KTTC)-Donyo Sabuk 2) Thika Technical Training Institute (TTTI)- Thika Town 3) Murang a Teachers Training College (MTTC)-Makuyu. 4) Mount Kenya University (MKU) Thika-General Cargo. 5) National Youth Service- Yatta. 6) Thika school For the Blind-Thika Blue post. 7) Thika School of Medical &Health Sciences-Thika section 9. 8) Thika Medical Training College Thika. 9) Murang a College of Technology-Murang a 10) Thika school of Science and Technology-Thika. 11) National Youth Service- Mavoloni 12) Michuki Technical Institute-Kangema 13) Murang a Medical Training Institute-Murang a 14) Jordan College-Thika Town EASTERN ZONE 1) Pioneer University-Ngara 2) Kenya College of Accountancy University (KCA)-Survey 3) Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)-Kasarani 4) Kenya Power and Lighting Training School (KPLC)-Next to Utalii 5) Kenya school of Monitory Studies (KSMS)-Drive In 6) NYS Engineering-Drive In 7) NYS Headquarters (NHU)-Ruaraka 8) Kenya Utalii College (KUC)-Utalii 9) Kenya Technical Teachers Training College (KTTTC)-Gigiri 10) Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)-Kiambu 11) Kenya Institute of Survey and Mapping.(KISM)-Survey 12) United States International University-Safari Park. MACHAKOS-SUB ZONE 1) Machakos Teachers Training College-Machakos 2) Mtito Adventist Teachers College-Kitui. 3) Technology Development Centre-Athi River 4) Machakos Medical Training College-Machakos 5) Machakos Technical Training Institute. Machakos 6) Daystar University main- Athi River 6

7 MT.KENYA ZONE 1) Chuka University College-Chuka 2) Igonji Teachers Training College-Igonji 3) Embu Medical Training College-Embu 4) Meru Medical Training College-Meru 5) Meru Technical Training Institute-Meru 6) Kirinyaga Training Institute-Kutus 7) Kenya Methodist University-Meru 8) Kigali Teachers Training College-Embu/Meru NAKURU ZONE 1) Mount Kenya University (MKU)-Nakuru. 2) Egerton-Town Campus-Nakuru 3) Nakuru Medical Training College-Nakuru 4) Kenya Industrial Training Institute- Nakuru _ 5) Transworld Institute - Nakuru 6) Egerton faculty of Science - Nakuru 7) Narok University-Narok 8) Kabarak University-Baringo 9) Rift valley Institute-Njoro NYERI ZONE 1) Kamwenja Teachers College-Nyeri 2) Nyeri Medical Training College- Nyeri 3) Kagumo Teachers Training College- Nyeri 4) Nyeri Technical Training Institute- Nyeri 5) Kimathi University- Nyeri 6) Kinyanjui Technical Institute- Nyeri 7) Tumutumu Training Institute- Nyeri It is however noted that a subscription fee of one hundred shillings (100.00) is required of all members. Subscription fee of sh500 from all institutions per term to their respective zones. (ii) (iii) No Individual in these Institutions will be denied membership because of race, Sex, religious background, color, height, age, handicap, national origin, marital Status. All members shall abide by this constitution. 7

8 Section (b) TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP. The following conditions shall lead to termination of membership 1) Anyone who does not abide by this constitution. 2) Anyone whose conduct disassociates him or her from the good image of the church that this Organization represents. 3) If a member violates state laws. 4) One s own choice 5) The central committee office as referred in Article 7section C can terminate a member by its own jurisdiction. Section (c): SUBSCRIPTION A minimum subscription fee of Ksh.100 shall be payable for membership per member per term. With an exception of two semester institutions shall pay Ksh.150 per semester or 300 per year. For the ones who are on terminal basis shall pay ksh300 per year or 100 per term. Institution patrons are liable to pay Ksh 3000per year or Ksh 1000 per term. A minimum subscription fee of 500 from all institutions per term for various zones will be required and it is subject for revision from time to time. ARTICLE 4: PATRONS: CASO may at its discretion elect one or two patrons from the CASO member Institutions who are regular CASO concerned. Patrons MUST be a teaching staff in the institutions attached to CASO. Each zone Must elect a patron. ARTICLE 5: GOVERNMENT: Section (a); The control of the CASO organization shall be rested on the central Committee whose powers and responsibility shall be overall. Section (b): STRUCTURE CASO CENTRAL CASO EXECUTIVE CASO ZONES (Eastern, South, Med-Science Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Nyeri, Mt Kenya Zone) CASO MEMBER INSTITUTIONS 8

9 ARTCLE 6 : EMBLEM/LOGO/UNIFORM The CASO official uniform shall be; -Black skirt with (no slit ladies) trouser (men). - Long sleeved Sky blue shirt for men. -¾ Sky blue blouses for ladies -Black windbreaker for all. -Maroon Tie with CASO logo for all. -Orange Scurf with logo -Wagon with CASO logo Evangelistic Campaign Uniform -Shirts/Blouses-white, black, Evangelistic T-shirt, sky blue -Trousers and Skirts-black, grey, long red skirts (ladies) navy blue trousers (men). -Closed shoes (black) and sport shoes ARTICLE 7: TITLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section (a) Officers The Executive officers of the organization shall be: 1. The Chairperson 2. The Vice chairperson 3. The Secretary 4. The Treasurer 5. The Organizing Secretary 6. The Music Director 7. The Spiritual Leader 8. The Technician 9. The Head Deacon 10. The Head Deaconess 11. The Zonal chairpersons Associates Representatives 13. The Patron-Ex-Officio Section (b) RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES. Chairperson/Vice Chairperson I. Lead the group and ensure that its objectives are met. II. Co-ordinate the members of the group and ensure the group runs smoothly. III. Preside over business meeting. IV. Instruct the calling of all urgent meetings. V. Approve the minutes discussed during a business meting. VI. Become thoroughly acquainted with the plans of the conference Chaplaincy Department. VII. Keep in close contact with the CASO sponsor 9

10 VIII. Co-operate in every possible way to assist the activities of CASO. IX. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. X. Keep in touch with the chaplaincy Director and inform them of plans and achievements, if any of the goals set, and also seek counsel from them. CASO Vice Chairperson I. Strategic planning II. Should b e aware of the CASO executive activities in advance and advertise the themes, topics etc to all member colleges. III. Should be responsible for the supply of information to member colleges of activities of the different zones and CASO executive IV. Cultivate a friendly relationship with the public, press and the whole community. V. Co-operate with the organizing secretary, to send accurate and correct information regarding the CASO activities to member colleges. VI. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. VII. Preside over business meeting. CASO Secretary I. The CASO secretary serves as a regular member of the CASO society II. Executive committee member and acts as its secretary. III. Keeping an accurate record of all the issues discussed in any particular central or executive meeting. IV. Keeping an accurate record of all cash received and turned over to the treasurer as part of the permanent record. V. Be alert and see the things he/she can do to help the chairperson. VI. Arrange and call for the meetings scheduled by the organization. VII. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. CASO organizing secretary I. Like the secretary the organizing secretary serves as one regular member of the Executive committee. II. He/She encourages self improvement projects at the zone level. III. Promotes social Sunday and nature Sabbath days. IV. Organizes meetings venues before the CASO meetings kicks off. V. Plan with the CASO Executive how to make group activities more effective and appealing to the Youth. VI. Organize the society s affairs in a competent manner, in consultation with the chairperson and secretary. VII. Responsible for witnessing activities in zonal groups and CASO. 10

11 VIII. Cultivate a friendly relationship with the public, press and the whole community IX. Collaborate with the chairperson in welcoming visitors and all attending a function. X. Organize reports from the zonal leaders of the various witnessing activities carried out in a particular duration. XI. Manage or cause to be managed all functions of CASO in a competent manner. XII. Maintain full and complete records of all assets, liabilities, income and expenses in the society. XIII. Liaise with the treasurer to ensure that all expenditure are duly explained, authorized and saved for future reference. XIV. Become thoroughly acquainted with the plans and activities of each individual zone and the CASO executive. XV. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. CASO Treasurer Like the secretary the CASO treasury serves as a regular member of the executive committee. I. He/She is to model stewardship in the faithful return of titles and offering II. III. Demonstrate a commitment to holistic stewardship by personal example. To teach stewardship as a highly spiritual experience and educate workers and CASO member in Biblical reproduce material from the conference to create a training manual for the stewardship department. Total life stewardship. IV. To adopt and reproduce material from the conference to create a training manual for the stewardship department. V. Motivate and educate the CASO members on the Biblical giving principals (systematic benevolence and Tithing systems). VI. Keep accurate records of all the cash he receives and uses and present the same to the executive committee for scrutiny and certificate. VII. The treasurer shall present the organizations books of accounts for auditing on a quarterly basis for accountability. VIII. During elections the treasurer should be able to present a termly contribution list for consideration of members viable for nomination. IX. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. CASO Treasurer I. Shall be the custodian of all electronic equipment in the organization. II. Shall be a member of the executive III. Shall set and coordinate platform during the organizations events IV. Shall be responsible for transport logistics of electronics V. Shall coordinate with the media team to ensure coverage of organization events. VI. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. 11

12 CASO Editor I. Shall be a regular member of the executive II. Shall publish quarterly magazines/newspapers III. Shall lias with all heads of department to publish a comprehensive departmental report. IV. Compile articles from members for forthcoming magazine/newsletters. V. Shall be secretary to the editorial committee. VI. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. VII. Work together with the editorial committee of which he/she is the secretary of the committee. CASO Music Director I. Shall be a member of executive committee. II. Coordinate singing sessions during CASO events. III. Chairs music committee of all zones. IV. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. CASO Spiritual Leader I. Shall be a member of executive II. Shall take care of spiritual interest for the organization. III. Shall coordinate prayer cells during organizations functions. IV. Shall assign devotional duties during organizational events V. Shall aide in preparation of programme of activities for spiritual related events. VI. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. CASO Patron I. Shall be an ex-officio member of executive committee II. Shall oversee the activities of the organization. III. Shall provide counsel to the organization. IV. Participate in all member college activities and visit them as much as possible. CASO Sponsor I. Shall be an ex-officio to the committee. II. Shall coordinate election of organization. III. Shall be the link to the conference for the organization. IV. SECTION C: THE COMMITTEES 12

13 (1) CASO Central Committee: The CASO central committee constitutes the following officers. Executive officials. All Institution chairperson. All Institution secretaries. All Institution Treasurer. All zonal officials. (a)the CASO central committee meetings shall be organized within the first month of the opening of Institutions that is the 2 nd Sunday or as directed by the CASO Executive EXCEPT as above noted.at least 15 days notice shall be given in case of a CASO emergency Central meeting. The chairperson shall take all the necessary steps, such as posting a notice in individual institutions or on s facebook announcements at meeting e.t.c to inform all members of the date and main business of the day. (b) A special general meeting can however be convened when called by the executive committee within 14 days of a written demand from at least 20 or 1/3 of members (whichever is greater). (11) CASO Executive Committee. The CASO executive shall comprise of leaders refer Article 7A. (111)CASO Editorial Committee The committee shall comprise of: 1. Patron- Acts as the chair. 2. Chairman CASO. 3. Organizing Secretary. 4. Editor members from organization Associates. 13

14 FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. I. The executive committee generally directs the activities of the organization. II. The spirit generally in this committee propels the whole CASO body into action. III. A spirit of enthusiasm, dedication and productivity produced in this committee will set the pace for all activities and functions of the whole CASO organization. IV. As members of the CASO Executive committee all officers should participate in leadership functions. V. The executive also is to include the entire organization in decision making, planning and implementation of its activities. VI. Channels should be opened by the committee to allow for a steady flow of ideas information and reactions from the organizations membership. VII. No member shall be elected to the executive committee unless he/she has one or more full year(s) in her/his respective institution. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CASO CENTRAL COMMITTEE. The CASO central committee can hire and fire. I. The CASO central committee elects the office bearers. II. It raises money for the operation of the organization. III. It makes decisions that affect the organization. IV. Responsible for keeping the books of accounts of the organization. V. Organizes for CASO events. CASO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. The two kinds of CASO executive meetings should be planned for and held regularly. 1. The monthly meeting. The CASO executive committee should meet a least once a month at a time and place favorable time and place for the attendance of all committee members. They should hereby plan and study reports from the various member colleges. 2. Emergency These are meetings that can be convened immediately a problem or an urgent issue has arisen and needs the consideration and or reaction of the committee. It shall be convened at the most appropriate time to hasten the emergency reaction required of the situation. 14

15 Section D: ELECTIONS OF CASO OFFICERS. The CASO society shall hold its elections as hereunder listed:- a. Leaders to be chosen in CASO office should be from among the leaders in member institutions and zones. The CASO central meeting should do the elections. Not everyone should attend the CASO central meeting during the elections. These leaders are: Treasurer, Secretaries and chairperson from every member institutions. b. Nomination of candidates for the various positions shall be proposed and seconded on the floor. c. All elections shall be by a show of hands unless a secret ballot is proposed by a majority of the members. d. Election of leaders shall occur in September of each academic year. e. Selection of leaders shall be done by prayer and the word of God. f. Irrespective of the zonal or member institutions representation no member shall have more than one vote. g. The election result shall be announced immediately by the preceding officer on the Floor. The presiding officer shall be a chaplain pastor, Patron or the outgoing CASO chairperson. h. Within 10 days after the elections, the names and address of those elected shall be forwarded by the secretary to the central Kenya Conference Chaplaincy Department. Section E: ELEGIBILITY FOR ELECTIONS a. Must be a baptized Seventh day Adventist. b. Must be a registered member of CASO c. Must be a person of high moral integrity. d. Must be a person with promotional skills e. Must be a person with total commitment to the cause of God. f. Must be and active leader of the respective institutions. g. Must have demonstrated that he is faithful in returning tithes and offering in his/her institution. h. Must have subscribed to the organization for atleast a year Section F: HANDING OVER The outgoing officials of the executive committee shall be expected to handover their offices within 14 days after elections on a Sabbath day. This Sabbath day shall be the last CASO MAIN rally of the year. 15

16 Section G: RUN OFF The officers shall be removed from his/her assigned duty/ responsibility when he/she does not fulfill his/her duty. Or if he/she is in violation of the SDA fundamental beliefs. The length of term of service is 1year unless an officer is re-elected. Section H: RESIGNATION OF AN OFFICER a) An officer wishing to resign must present a written letter to the CASO executive committee. b) A sub committee should be formed to inquire about a resignation before it is fully accepted. c) The vacant position shall be filled through appointment by the central committee. Section I: DISQUALIFICATION This can be done as a result of failure to adhere to the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh Day Adventist. ARTICLE 8: MEETINGS. CASO shall have three categories of meetings. Section A: RELIGIOUS MEETINGS. The Religious or spiritual meetings convened within CASO shall include: a) Mid-week prayer meetings at Institutional levels. b) Fellowship meetings on Friday evening at Institutional levels. c) Seminars, Evangelisms and workshops. d) Rallies on Sabbath Section B: BUSINESS/CENTRAL MEETING. These meetings are called at the discretion of the zones and or central level. We have the zonal meetings, CASO executive committee meeting and the CASO central meetings. The committees and sub committees shall work under the governance of the main committee 16

17 1) The main reason for the business meetings is to get reports, reactions and opinions of how to run CASO more effectively. 2) The meetings also form the launching avenue for the various activities to be initiated by CASO 3) The meetings provide a forum on which member institutions grievances and problems can be heard and solved appropriately. 4) Provide a base for strategy development and initiation point. ARTICLE 9: QUORUM. Section (a): A quorum is mandatory for elections, meetings and constitutional amendment. The presence of representatives from the Eight zones or as other wise decided by the executive committee whichever is suitable shall constitute a quorum for the conclusion of a business meeting. Section (b): A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of active member Institutions. When the desired quorum is not met the chairperson will adjourn the meeting and shall fix a later date for the meeting within one month. Section (c): A quorum shall not be opened one and half hour after Advertised time of the meeting. ARTICLE 10: FINANCE. Section (a): TITHES AND OFFERING The CASO Treasurer with the help of the organizing secretary shall see to it that all the tithe and offerings collected and banked or taken to the mother church or any church nearby the institution and the receipt taken to the CKC CASO file. All tithe receipts should henceforth be taken to the central conference and the file updated with the same. Section (b) ALLOCATION Out of the total income received per term from subscriptions and offerings: -50%will be channeled to evangelism. -50%will be channeled to any other avenue as authorized by the executive committee (stationery, food, Transport and communication). 17

18 DIVISION OF THE OFFERINGS AND TITHES. CASO MAIN Rally Tithes 100% CKC Offerings 100% CASO Treasury CASO/NAYO/KUCASA ANY ORGANISATION Rally:- Tithes 100% CKC Offerings 50% CASO treasury 50% NAYO CASO Zone Rally Tithes 100% local church via CASO Offerings 40% CASO Treasury 60% Treasury (ZONE) Internal zone Rally Tithes 100% Local church via CASO Offerings 50% Institutions Treasury 50% Zonal Treasury. Institutional Zonal Rally Tithes 100% Local church via CASO Offering 100 % Institution Treasuries Section B: BOOKS AND RECORDS. The CASO society shall keep up-to-date and in proper business like manner such accounts and such books as the Acts and Rules may require or define from time to time. The following books shall therefore be kept by the society: (a) A register of all the members showing in respect each member institutions. 1. Name 2. Age. 3. Duties in college (If any) 18

19 4. Whether baptized or not. 5. Address and Zones 6. Church Membership 7. Next of kin 8. Local church 9. Subscription (b) There shall be a minute book giving details of proceedings of the executive and central committee. (c) A cash book showing the details of all cash received and all money spend by the society. (d) A general ledger containing such accounts necessary to reflect properly the transactions of the organization (e) A register of registration and contributions of members showing in respect with money received, date received, name or number of institution affiliated. (f) Tithes and offerings register showing the amount of tithes taken by the society from individual members to the CKC treasury, the dates received and dates submitted. (g) A copy of church manual. (h) A register of the prayer band warriors, names of Institutions. (i) A register of the society s assets and liabilities if any at any particular time. Any CASO member may at his/her own time examine the above documents at the chairperson s office. Section C: There shall be a termly contribution of Ksh per person subject to change by the CASO central Committee. Section D: All Money acquired from a CASO organized event are for CASO. Section E: All money from the zonal events shall be appropriated as indicated above. Unless indicated on the collected envelope CASO Section F: Any individual donations and well wishes shall be written in the books of accounts Section G: Clear record of books of accounts should be put down and the reports read during the CASO central committee. A clear report shall be presented by the treasurer to the member institutions at the close of every term. CASO books of accounts shall be open to all CASO leaders for tracking of the records. Section H: An Independent auditor shall be sought by the CASO Central committee to audit the CASO books of accounts. He or she must be an accountant and independent from CKC and CASO. NOTE: The CASO office shall have eight spiritual leaders. All the eight zones will be expected to choose one spiritual leader. One other shall be elected or appointed by the CASO central committee. 19

20 ARTICLE 11: EVANGELISM -There shall be two evangelistic campaigns in a year i.e. April and November-December -Orientation to members on evangelistic campaign should be done a month before. -Each and every semester one Sabbath should be dedicated to evangelism in all institutions. -The union, CKC and other conference shall be notified a year before of any evangelistic campaign. -The conference concerned or field shall send a lay evangelist 6 months in proposed areas. (a)guidelines FOR APPOINTING EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE I. A member appointed shall have attended a minimum of two evangelistic campaigns. II. Must have subscribed to the organization for atleast a year. III. Must be morally upright IV. Must be a baptized member of the SDA church. V. Should be an active member VI. Should comply with Article 7E. (b)functions OF EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE I. Planning II. Look for resources III. Approves the budget IV. Appoints the task force V. Promotes the evangelistic campaign VI. Plan and conduct seminar in preparation of the evangelistic campaign. 20

21 (c) RULES AND REGULATIONS The rules and regulations of evangelistic campaign will read as follows: SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH COLLEGE ADVENTIST STUDENTS ASSOCIATION EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All and sundry are expected to follow and adhere to the laid down programmes of the effort to the dot. 2. All instructions issued or given by the authority concern must be obeyed. 3. The dressing should be simple, modest, appropriate and to the occasion. The skirts must be at least below the knee long and should not be suggestive and have no slit; Nails polishing, earrings, longs trousers and such like adornments should be avoided. Hair treatment should be in accordance with the Christian faithfulness also jeans and caps not allowed at any given time. 4. Segregation, discrimination, prejudice and favoritisms of any kind are prohibited for we all equal to God and men. 5. Respect must be embraced to all, by all, while discarding idling and vulgar language. 6. Cleanliness as a Christian obligation must be observed both personal and that of the surrounding for cleanliness is next to Godliness. 7. Any person s properties must be respected and only touched or used at his/her consent. 8. Maturity, good judgment and tact ness should be employed on dealing with any issues/matters that affects both parties. 9. Discipline must be observed and everything must be done in its rightful manner or timing. 10. If anything is not clear, inquire form the right personnel for clarification before pursuing it. 11. Food from outside not allowed in the camp, only that being given from the stores should be prepared in the kitchen 12. Anything brought to the camp without the knowledge of the leaders and get spoilt the organization will not be reliable. ARTICLE 12: DEFINITIONS. Financial Year. The financial year of the Organization shall be the same as the calendar year i.e. from 1 st Jan to 31 st Dec. Or as determined by the CASO central committee two weeks after the General Elections. Any such rules shall be recorded in the minute book and shall be communicated to all member institutions and shall come into force as determined by the central committee. 21

22 CASO MAIN RALLY. Members from all zones must attend hence the financing is done by the Main office. All members must be in full CASO uniform (As Defined In Article 6). During the main rally it will be a day of prayer and fasting hence to be culminated by a night of prayer. CASO ZONAL RALLY: The executive members must be in full CASO uniform while the rest of the members are advised by zonal leaders. The zone and CASO will finance the rally hence all institutions within the zone must attend. Institutions from other zones are a liberty to attend. INTERNAL ZONAL RALLY: The zone will fund the rally. Atleast all institutions must hold a zonal rally hence must be attended by all institutions in that zone. ARTICLE 13: AMENDMENT. This constitution shall and can only be amended by a majority vote from a CASO central Committee meeting seating after serious consideration of the amendment and discussion thereupon. ARTICLE 14: CONCLUSION. This constitution does not include all the details. There are many other rules such as bylaws and customs. However, by definition, the rules spelled out in this constitution are considered to be basic in the sense that all other must confirm to its provisions or they are to be considered null and void. 22