First United Methodist Youth Fellowship Constitution | Youth Page

Mission Statement

Love with the love that cannot be contained,

Often we grow weary, but

Faith is not faith until it is all we are holding on to.

Together our love and faith continues.

Youth Council Election Procedure

All Youth Council Representatives will be voted on during Sunday School on the first Sunday in June. Officers within the council will be elected in July at the Summer Retreat, unless otherwise noted. If there is no summer retreat the election will be held on the last Sunday Night in August during the time designated for Youth Group. If a youth is unable to be present on the Election Day and would like to be on the council, they must inform the youth director of their absence and will be placed on the nomination list.

It should be understood by everyone in the UMYF, that those persons who are elected to serve as a representative on the Youth Council should:

Be a member of the FUMYF (A youth member may be able to run for office if not a member of the church if they meet the other criteria’s list and meet with the youth director).
Have attendance of no less than 80% of Sunday School, Worship, FUMYF, Bible Study, and most FUMYF activities.
Have the gifts and graces to fulfill the position
Not be absent from more than three Council meetings throughout the year.
Have the desire to work hard during the entire year.
If the requirements for the Youth Council are neglected during a council member’s term a conference between the offender and the president will be arranged. If the problem persists, then another conference between the offender, the president, and the youth director will be scheduled.
The Youth council will meet the first Sunday Night of every month at 7:30pm, except for August and February when there will be weekend meetings.

Council Positions and Job Descriptions

Class Representatives (from each grade level) total of 7
Outline Program ideas or topics for retreats and UMYF
Plan Fun Nights and Summer Fun Activities
Lead youth led programs
Help with the execution of any fundraisers
Inform the youth director of any problems and concerns in the group that may arise
Follow, make additions to, and help uphold the FUMYF Constitution
All members elected and appointed will have the power to vote on any issues brought before the council.

President

Must be an upcoming Junior or Senior
Plan for and preside at all Youth Council meetings and planning retreats
Work to implement all decisions made by the Youth Council
Meet with the Youth Director and Vice President at least once a month to plan the announcement time at FUMYF, to make sure that program is going smoothly, and to identify and reach out to inactive members
Make all announcements at FUMYF and Sunday School
Communicate the concerns and needs of the youth to the entire church membership

Vice President

Must be an upcoming sophomore or junior
To serve as President when President is absent
Help the President plan for all Youth Council meetings
Be Responsible for taking role at FUMYF every Sunday Night and turning it in to the youth director
Welcome all visitors and have them fill out an UMYF Info-Card for the prospect role
Assist Youth Director with contacting inactive members on a regular basis
Meet with the Youth Director and President at least once a month to plan the announcement time at UMYF, to make sure that program is going smoothly, and to identify and reach out to inactive members

Chaplain

Lead prayers as necessary at UMYF events
Be responsible for writing down and praying for the prayer concerns lifted up at UMYF
Help the Youth Director plan and execute al youth worship services conducted at church or on retreats

Public Relations

Develop organize and promote at least one fund raising event every three months or as needed
Promote and collect a Youth Service Fund or Mission of the Youth Groups choice offering each Sunday night
Keep accurate records of who helps with each fund raising activity
Create poster’s and flyers as necessary

Secretary

Taking the minutes at each Youth Council meeting
Typing up the minutes before the next Youth Council meeting
Handing out and presenting the minutes at the next Youth Council meeting
Writing thank you notes or other correspondence as needed

Two Historians

Photograph and/or videotape all UMYF activities
Develop a scrapbook and/or video at the end of the year of all UMYF activities
Create and be responsible for all the UMYF bulletin Board, change quarterly

Pure Joy Youth Choir President

Be a liaison between the youth group and the youth choir.
Provide calendar information.

CCYM Representative

Promote district and conference events.
Be a liaison between the youth group and the conference.

Mission Coordinator

Assist in planning youth summer mission trip
Plan and implement local mission projects
Assist in publicizing all mission events
Update and maintain mission bulletin board
Attend mission committee meetings as needed
This position is to be appointed annually by Youth Director(s)

First U M Y F
First United Methodist Youth Fellowship of Garland, TX

Rules and Guidelines for All UMYF Activities

These rules have been written down to inform the youth of how they need to conduct themselves at any UMYF function. These rules were not established to take away any youth’s privileges from or the fun out of any UMYF function, but were established to protect each youth and enable the entire youth group, counselors, and youth director to have a great experience at all youth functions.

If one or these rules is broken and it is discovered, discipline will be taken in the following manner, unless otherwise listed:

The offender will have at least 5 minutes away from the rest of the group with a counselor of the youth director to discuss the issue.
If the problem persists, or otherwise stated in the Constitution, or directed by the youth director or counselor in charge, a telephone call to the parent(s) or guardian(s) will be made to have them come pick up the youth to inform them that the youth is being sent home.

General

Youth must stay with the group in the designated area(s) while attending UMYF function
Youth are to respect and follow requests made by the youth director, youth counselor, helping adults, or youth leading programs. Youth should not have to be asked or told more than once to do something.
“Cut downs” are frowned upon at any UMYF function. If one should occur the offender is required to say two “put-ups” for reach “cut-down” that has been said.
Anything broken during UMYF function should be reported to the youth director as soon as possible. If any item is discovered and the youth that did it is known and did not report it or was doing something they should not have been, they or their parents will be required to fix or replace the item at their own personal cost
No matches or lighters are to be used by a youth at any time unless specifically requested by a counselor or the youth director.
Only movies rated PG-13 or below are allowed to be viewed at or on any UMYF function. All movies to be viewed are subject to the youth director’s approval
Displays of affection are restricted to hugging and holding hands
Fireworks are strictly prohibited from being used by, purchased by, or in the possession of any youth at any UMYF function. Discipline will be 2.
Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs of any kind are strictly prohibited from being used by, purchased by, or in the possession of any youth at any UMYF function. Prescription drugs are to be given to a counselor or youth director and will be given out at the appropriate times. Unless otherwise discussed with parents. Discipline will be 2.
Foul language will not be tolerated at any UMYF function

In the Church

Youth are not to touch, play with, tamper with, or use any electronic equipment in the church at any time during any UMYF function, unless specifically asked to do so by the youth director or the person in charge of the equipment.

Youth are not allowed to use any appliances in the church unless they have specifically asked the youth director to do so or have been requested to do so by an adult.

On Retreats and Trips

Always remember the Youth Covenant that was signed on the registration for in order to attend the trip
Always act in a Christian like manner
Guests or friends on any outing are to be pre-arranged with the youth director by the youth’s parent(s) or guardian(s).
Males are not allowed in designated female sleeping areas and vice-versa unless accompanied by a counselor or the youth director. Discipline will be 2. (Youth can only be in rooms together if there is more than one boy and one girl in the room and the room door is open.)
While in public, there will be a minimum of 4 youth required in each group unless accompanied by an adult. This does not include juniors and seniors, which may stay in groups of 2 or more. This means that groups of less than four must include at least 2 juniors and seniors.
Trip deposits are due on the day of the registration deadline and are non-refundable unless either some one else is found to take the youth’s place, there is a death in the family, or the youth has an illness which prevents them from attending. Deposits turned in before the deadline can be refunded until the deadline date.
Late registration may be accepted, but neither room on the trip or a bed will be guaranteed. There will also be a 10% (minimum $5) late registration fee required unless the youth is replacing another youth that cannot attend.
The final cost for the trip is due the Sunday before the trip unless other wise noted by the youth director
Though we like jokes, any practical joke will be evaluated by the Youth Director and may result in Discipline 2.

Changes to the First UMYF Constitution

The current Youth Council may make additions and changes to the Constitution at any time. Proposed additions and changes must be brought before the Youth Council and a vote must be taken in order to change the current Constitution. The Youth Director will prayerfully consider any request, but reserves the right to veto.