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The chapter is authorized to use the Campus Hero and logo in conjunction with the chapter’s name. Our America will be the sole owner of the Campus Heroes and Hometown Heroes, name, acronym, and logo.
Chapter Name
Chapters will be named, “Campus Heroes at [School Name].” Chapters are expected to use their official name for social media accounts, advertising, and all other promotional purposes.
Chapter Obligations
To remain as an active Campus Heroes chapter, each chapter must:
- Have a chapter president
- Maintain a minimum of three members
- Submit a chapter agreement
- Conduct bi-monthly meetings in person
- Host at least two recruitment events a month
- Host at least one activism event per semester
- Host at least one major event a semester
- Run and maintain a social media presence in consultation with the State Director
Chapter code of conduct
To ensure consistency and alignment with Our America’s mission, Campus Heroes chapters must adhere to the following restrictions:
- Campus Heroes may NOT endorse any candidates for any public office or legislation without prior communication/approval of Our America staff
- Campus Heroes may NOTspeak to the media as Our America representatives without prior approval by Our America staff.
Our 501(c)(3) Status
The Our America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to recruit, educate, and mobilize Americans to advance opportunity and the American Dream. 501(c)(3) organizations are non-partisan and prohibited from campaigning or helping political candidates directly or indirectly. Our America Foundation’s chapters who participate in campaign activities of any kind may jeopardize The Our America Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status. Chapters found participating in campaign activities will be disassociated immediately.
Right to Disassociation
If this chapter is found to be operating outside of the guidelines outlined by Our America, and/or leaders or members of the chapter participate in activities or demonstrate conduct deemed inappropriate by Our America, Our America reserves the right to disassociate with the chapter and revoke the group’s right to operate under the Campus Heroes or Our America name. Our America also reserves the right to dissociate from any chapter that fails to communicate with the National Organization.