TX LASSOS - Exec & Constitution Quiz - SPRING 2025

What year was Lassos founded?

1998

What is the official purpose and classification of Texas Lassos at UT?

Service & Spirit Organization

Qualifications to run for REC

2 active semesters, held exec position for 1 semester, 2.0 GPA

Qualifications to run for EXEC

Not on membership review, meet 2.0 GPA requirement, adherence to attendance policy, and active member status for at least one semester

Taylor Minister (President)

Name & Position

Christiana Ozuna (Vice President)

Name & Position

Natalie Halaris

Name & Position

Sophie Johnson (Sergeant at Arms)

Name & Position

Secretary (Grace Lee)

Name & Position

Scout Belt & Becca Rincon (Recruitment Chairs)

Name & Position (left to right)

Izzy Barcenas (Digital Marketing Chair)

Name & Position

Kimberly Nguyen & Britney Nguyen (Merchandise Chairs)

Name & Position (left to right)

Catherine Bui & Veronica Tran (Social Chairs)

Name & Position (left to right)

Lily Allen & Gina Sabin (Service Chairs)

Name & Position (left to right)

Maddie Gilbert & Cameron Clements (Spirit Chairs)

Name & Position (left to right)

Sukriti Mareddy & Rajika Parihar (Philanthropy Chairs)

Name & Position (left to right)

Fatima Valencia (LADD Chair)

Name & Position

How many women originally came together to create Lassos?

4

What is the Lassos Mission?

Texas Lassos aims to promote spirit, service, and social activities, supporting friendship, leadership, and cooperation.

What do impeachment decisions involve?

Anonymous submissions, executive review, and potential member voting.

President Responsibilities

Leads meetings, supervises officers, sets membership numbers, updates the Constitution, oversees Banquet, Alumni, and Parents' Weekend, manages Ranger election, ensures university compliance, and enforces the Accessibility Plan.

Vice President Responsibilities

Acts as President when needed, tracks member activity, manages statuses, leads retention and alumni relations, co-hosts Banquet and Alumni events, and oversees scholarships.

Secretary Responsibilities

Records minutes, tracks credits and attendance, sends weekly updates, manages calendar and social media, documents Rodeo votes and Lasso pictures.

Treasurer Responsibilities

Manages finances, collects dues, sets budgets, presents reports, and oversees scholarships.

Marketing Chairs Responsibilities

Handle social media, recruitment materials, event promotions, and Lasso merchandise.

Sergeant at Arms Responsibilities

Enforces conduct and policies, tracks strikes and probation, leads diversity initiatives, administers voting, and ensures safety compliance.

Recruitment Education Coordinators (REC) Responsibilities

Train new members, manage recruitment and Rodeo, organize Lass bonding, big/little events, and initiation.

Philanthropy Chairs Responsibilities

Coordinate DSACT volunteering, fundraisers, Buddy Walk, and awareness campaigns.

LADD Chair Responsibilities

Leads Longhorns Against Drunk Driving, organizes training, oversees Legal Lassos, and enforces policies.

Service Chairs Responsibilities

Organize weekly service events, manage submissions, and coordinate with LADD.

Spirit Chairs Responsibilities

Plan intramural sports, tailgates, OU and Parents' Weekend events, and recruitment spirit activities.

Social Chairs Responsibilities

Organize mixers, major events (Crush, Semi, Formal, Shoot Out), and maintain relations with other groups.

Rights & Requirements - Terms of Membership

No discrimination based on identity; must maintain GPA and fulfill attendance at recruitment and mandatory events.

Membership Dues Requirements

Dues cover Lassos functions and must be paid on time.($450 Lass Semester, $350 LassO Semester)

How does Membership Review and Removal work?

Members failing to meet requirements are reviewed by the Executive Board and may face probation or removal.

What is the Lassos Hazing Policy?

Hazing in any form is prohibited, aligning with Texas and UT Austin policies.

What is the Lassos Bullying Policy?

There is zero tolerance for bullying in Texas Lassos. Alongside bullying, here is a non-exhaustive list of other zero tolerance behaviors:

Racism

Homophobia

Transphobia

Xenophobia

Qualifications to run for president?

3 active semesters, sophomore classification, held an exec position for 2 semesters, 2.5 GPA

Article VI - Amending the Constitution

Section 1: Executive Vote

Section 2: General Membership Vote

Executive Vote and General Membership Vote Details

⅔ exec / general members need to be present ½ + 1 votes are required for the amendment to pass

What warrants a strike?

Public vomiting, Inability to walk, Public removal of clothing, Zero-tolerance: Bullying, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Xenophobia

Appendix I: Strike and Probation Policy

Strike System: Strikes for policy violations; 3 strikes may lead to probation.

Probation: Failure to meet probation terms may result in dismissal.

Appendix II: Service Policy

Members must attend committed service events, with penalties for no-shows.

Appendix III: Social Policy

Standards for behavior at events; violations lead to a judiciary hearing.

Appendix IV: Alcohol and Drug Policy

No underage drinking or drug use at events; serious violations result in automatic strikes.

Appendix V: Amendment Proposal Process

Step-by-step for proposing, discussing, and voting on amendments.

Appendix VI: Timeline for Amendment Voting

Weekly breakdown of voting and review processes.