YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER CONSTITUTION
Turning Point USA Young Professionals at [CITY/REGION NAME] Constitution
PREAMBLE:
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ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION
Section 1: Name
The name of this chapter shall be Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Young Professionals at [CITY/REGION
NAME].
Section 2: Mission Statement
Turning Point USA’s mission is to educate and empower young professionals about the importance
of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and constitutional rights through innovative events,
professional development, and thought-provoking discussion. This is accomplished with the support
of national TPUSA resources, including educational materials, guest speakers, networking
opportunities, and direct support from TPUSA staff.
Section 3: Registration
The chapter operates independently in alignment with the national TPUSA organization. The
Executive Board is responsible for registering the chapter and maintaining its status as a recognized
professional organization.
Section 4: Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to promote and uphold the principles of limited government, fiscal
responsibility, free markets, and constitutional rights among young professionals through informed
discussion, networking, and community engagement.
ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: Voting Members
Voting membership is open to all young professionals in [CITY/REGION NAME] who have attended
at least 6 meetings in the calendar year and are in good standing with the chapter and the national
organization.
Section 2: Associate Members
Associate members are individuals who support the chapter’s mission but may not meet the criteria
for voting membership. They may participate in chapter events but may not vote or hold officer
positions.
Membership is open to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex,
veteran status, disability, or handicap.
ARTICLE III. LEADERSHIP
Section 1: Governance
Chapter affairs are managed by its Officers, who are responsible for setting direction, enforcing
rules, and overseeing operations.
Section 2: Officer Roles
The chapter must have at least three officer positions, which include:
Co Presidents
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Additional roles (such as Social Media Officer or Events Coordinator) may be created as needed.
Section 3: Officer Responsibilities
Co President
Leads all meetings and events
Acts as liaison with TPUSA leadership and local partners
Appoints interim officers in the event of resignations
Ensures the chapter adheres to the national mission
Vice President
Assists the President and steps in as needed
Maintains order during meetings
Helps coordinate chapter activities and programming
Secretary
Maintains membership lists and records
Takes and distributes meeting minutes
Sends regular updates to members and manages chapter documents
Treasurer
Oversees chapter finances and accounts
Handles reimbursements and fundraising efforts
Prepares annual budget with other officers
Section 4: Election Process
Elections will be held annually. Every September
Candidates must be announced at least one week in advance.
Officers serve for one calendar year, beginning on Election Day.
Section 5: Officer Removal and Vacancies
Officers may be removed by unanimous vote of the remaining officers and Vacant positions are filled
by officer appointment based on the board voting someone into the vacant position.
● Can be reelected after one full election cycle after removal from the board
Appointed positions will serve the remainder of the term, can re-run, and can be reelected during the
next election cycle.
ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS
Official meeting will be held at least once per month.
To be classified as a meeting, it must be an officially sanctioned event thrown by TPUSA Young
Professionals Phoenix Chapter.
Additional meetings can be scheduled by the officers but will not count towards the one official
meeting
ARTICLE V. RECORDS
The Secretary and Treasurer must maintain accurate records of:
Meeting minutes
Membership/ Attendance
Chapter activities and finances
Records must be accessible to officers and members upon request.
Must keep records of the board votes
ARTICLE VI. Voting
Section 1: Voting
Board Decisions are approved by majority rule of officers- this applies to general member removal,
committee chair applications, funds that are spent, event proposals and other agenda items called
to a vote by the executive board
Section 2: Amendments
Amendments are voted into effect by a majority vote from the officers of the board
Section 3: Chapter Requirements
Regardless of any amendments, the following must remain:
At least three officer roles (President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer)
Annual elections are held in September
