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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.
• Meetings:
  • Tuesdays (beginning October 8, 2024)
  • TJNIC 08 (basement)

Contacts

• Student Contact: Peyton Abney – abneyp@mail.nmc.edu
• Faculty Advisor: Dan Zassick – dzassick@nmc.edu

Cadet Officers for the 2024–2025 school year:

• President, Vice President and Treasurer elections will be held in September