Women on the Water
The following are the bylaws of the GLMA WoW group:
Mission Statement
Women on the Water strives to promote professionalism, cultivate industry networks, foster new friendships, encourage pride in this occupation and prepare future Merchant Marine Officers for careers.
Membership
- Membership in WoW is open to all who have interest in a career on the water and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, marital status, politics, religion or sexual preference.
- There is an annual membership fee, proceeds of which support the local chapter. Members may join or resign at any time by notifying the President.
- Benefits of membership include participation in professional development events, meetings and group activities.
Officers and Meetings
- Officers of this organization are elected in Fall semester.
- WoW members in good standing will vote democratically to elect new officers, determine dues and decide on initiatives and events.
- The meeting calendar is set by the President and Advisor at the beginning of each semester.
Contacts
Cadet Officers for the 2023–2024 school year:
- President, Vice President and Treasurer elections will be held in September
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