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The Bougie Experience Mission Statement

 

The Bougie Experience is a women's group of sophistication who gives back to their community. Our focus is  young girls, young boys and mothers that are in need of love, support, and guidance. We do everything bougie from tea parties, book clubs, luxury events, active enjoyable events and more.

 

Meet the TBE Team

 

The  officers  of The Bougie Experience  Club shall  be  President,  Vice-President, Secretary, and Security.

 

President

The first major role of the president is leading the annual planning of the club (consistent with the views of members), help the committee prioritize its goals and then try to keep the committee on track by working within that overall plan. Club and committee members should have a sense of what they are trying to achieve and a plan developed for this purpose is essential.  The president leads this process.

The second major role of the president is to facilitate effective management of club/committee meetings.

To do this effectively the president/chairperson should:

• Be well informed of all the club’s activities

• Be knowledgeable of the future directions and plans of members

• Foster a strong working relationship with local government, affiliated associations, Jeep Clubs and other Clubs.

• Have a good working knowledge of the club rules and the duties of all office bearers and sub-committees

• Manage (chair) committee and/or executive meetings

• Manage (chair) the annual general meeting

• Represent the club at local, regional, and state level

• Be a supportive leader for all club members

• Act as a facilitator for club activities

• Most importantly – ensure the planning and budgeting for the future is carried out in accordance with the wishes of the members.

 

 

Vice-President

Responsibilities of the Vice President may include: Assisting the President in the club/society's activities, e.g. events and meetings. Helping to oversee the club/society committee structure. Running meetings in the absence of the club/society President, and taking accountability for decisions that are made.

• Completing any tasks as delegated by the President 

• Helping to strengthen the relationship between the committee and members, and inspiring and encouraging them to achieve the club/society's agreed goals

• Representing the club/society to other groups and external organizations 

• Completing any necessary paperwork 

 

 

Executive Administrator

Administrators help to keep an organization running smoothly, taking care of the administrative and organizational tasks that make the organization function. The job title ‘administrator’ and ‘secretary’ can be used interchangeably to describe the same role, or ‘secretary’ can be another, more old-fashioned name for a personal assistant or executive assistant. Read our other job description to learn about personal assistant skills and how the role differs from that of a secretary.

Typical responsibilities of the job include:

• answering calls, taking messages and handling correspondence

• maintaining diaries and arranging appointments

• typing, preparing and collating reports

• filing

• organizing and servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes)

• managing databases

• prioritizing workloads

• implementing new procedures and administrative systems

• liaising with relevant organizations and clients

• coordinating mail-shots and similar publicity tasks

• logging or processing bills or expenses

• acting as a receptionist and/or meeting and greeting clients

 

Executive Administrator

The four basic layers of physical security are design, control, detection, and identification. For each of these layers, there are different options that can be utilized for security. Physical security design refers to any structure that can be built or installed to deter, impede, or stop an attack from occurring.

 

• Security is designed for TBE protection when attending events, especially during the night. This was designed so all members and no members are safe.

• Security is to control situations when there’s confrontation of any kind at all TBE events.

• Security is to detect all occurrences when attending TBE events. 

• Security is to Identify the issue and call law enforcement for any violated situation when attending TBE events.

 

Conduct

 

During The Bougie Experience  activities and other events, members shall:

A.  Conduct  themselves  in  a  manner  that  promotes  cooperation  among

Members. TBE is a group of sophisticated women.

B. Respect each other’s opinions during   meetings and allow each member

the opportunity to present his/her views. TBE is open to all opinions and concerns. If one does not agree, please discuss respectfully. 

C. Refrain from making personal attacks, and commenting about race, religion,

culture, sexual orientation, gender, politics, identity. Leave personal

disputes as  is personal. Please leave your disputes outside 

of TBE activities. If such a case arises, the offending member will be removed

from the organization and charges will be pressed if one puts their hands on anyone.

D. Conduct themselves in a manner which promotes a favorable public opinion

of TBE and its activities/events. We are all here for a few reasons: have fun, network, and send out positive energy. 

E.  If  at  any  point  there  is  an  incident  where  the  police  are  involved.  A  team

members will speak with the presiding officer or security. 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

 

A. As a member of The Bougie Experience  you will support the organization  by helping with the promotion of events via social media, fl

yers, wearing club apparel, & talking to

owners of Jeeps  to

promote  TBE and what it is trying to accomplish.

B.  Members  must  operate  vehicles  in  such  a  manner  that  it  will  not  cause

embarrassment to TBE, its officers, and members..

C. All members who drive while involved in functions and  traveling to or from

any TBE events, shall abide by the laws of the State of Texas, or any other State

when representing the organization.

D. All members release The Bougie Experience and the owners of events from any

liability while involved in Jeep functions..

E. In order for events to be successful, members are asked to attend and help

as much as possible.

F. Any Jeep Gang member driving with the organization and representing TBE

must have a valid operator's license.

G.  Members  are  highly  encouraged  to  buy  merchandise  such  as,  but  not

limited to; apparel such as T

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shirts, stickers, banners, etc... to help support The

TBE and its interests.

 

 

ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND OTHER INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES

 

A.  Operating  a  vehicle  while  consuming  or  under  the  influence  of  alcohol,

drugs  or  other  intoxicating  substances  will  not  be  permitted  on  rides  or  any

TBE  club  sponsored  event.  In  addition,  drivers  are  to  obey  all  posted  park

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specific  and  state/federal  specific  rules  and  laws

regarding  alcohol/drug

consumption.

B.   Open   alcohol   containers   are   prohibited   in   a   moving   vehicle   at   an

aforementioned event

C. Drivers are fully responsible for the actions of their passengers

 

 

Membership and Dues

 

Requirements for current or prospective members include the following:

A. To be a member of The Bougie Experience  you must have a Jeep of any kind. We are open to all Jeeps. 

B.  Membership  is  open  to  all  individuals  21  years  of  age  and  older  that  are

interested in promoting the purposes of this club.

C. All members must conduct themselves in a respectable an

d orderly fashion

during all club activities.

D There’s a membership fee currently but that can be changed in the future but will be announced. Dues will be due at the beginning of your agreement date. Your dues go to the club and what TBE offers you as a member based on your membership level. 

 

 

Any funds collected specifically for the

purpose  of  contributing  to  a  charitable  organization  MUST  rema

in  separate

from the club's general funds.

 

How decisions are made

The president has the responsibility to determine what decision-making process should be used. Keeping these simple and easy to understand is ideal, however they must align with the club’s rules. Because of the nature of the position, there is often the need for the chairperson to make informed decisions. The most difficult part of making a decision is the possibility of making the wrong one. To avoid making a wrong decision or not making one at all, as the president you must adhere to the following:

 

• Be decisive

• Listen to all involved

• Explore all alternatives and encourage input from all committee members

• Do not become emotive and/or use emotive or inflammatory language when dealing with issues

• Decide on small matters promptly

• Make decisions with firmness

• Act upon the chosen decision

• Is the decision aligned to the club’s purpose and long term plan?

• What are the implications of the decision (financial, legal, etc.)