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Nourish International Policies
Chapter Policy
1. Nourish International Chapter Policy Overview
Nourish International Chapters are student-run organizations on University campuses. Nourish
chapters are permitted to use the Nourish International brand, tax status and intellectual
property to:
• Raise money through ventures and other initiatives
• Establish partnerships in order to run international projects
• Become a registered student organization on their campus
• Build and maintain a student membership on their campus
All money raised by Chapters is property of Nourish International. Chapters may allocate at
least 75% of their net profit towards a project of their choice. Nourish members may be
reimbursed for money spent on direct venture expenses. Money may not be used for personal
purposes included but not limited to travel, food, and time.
Chapters must:
I. Abide by all Nourish International policies
II. Communicate with the National Office
III. Maintain the relationship with their campus
IV. Maintain the relationship with their community partners
V. Maintain a membership and Executive Board
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VI. Develop ventures on campus to raise project funds
VII. Keep an up-to-date ledger of Chapter financial activity
VIII. Transfer money earned to their National Office Account
IX. Retain at least $500 in their Chapter account for the start of the year
X. Select and implementing projects; chapters should fund and send participants to at least
one project every three summers
XI. Abide by all school, local, state, and federal laws in regards to chapter operation,
projects, and ventures; failure to comply can result in the review and possible
termination of a Chapter’s status by the National Office
2. Chapter Structure
Chapters are required to have:
I. Official recognition as a student organization from their university
II. An Executive Board consisting of at least four members and must include a:
a. Chapter Leader
b. Treasurer
c. Venture Director
d. International Projects Director
III. A Faculty Advisor
IV. Approval from the National Office
V. A process for leadership transition
International Projects Policy
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1. Nourish International Projects Policy Overview
Nourish Projects are partnerships between a Nourish chapter and a community development
organization, including investment of financial and human capital in the partner organization to
support a specific project.
Each project must have:
I. A project leader
II. A community partner
III. Approval from the Nourish National Office
Project Leaders must:
I. Coordinate project decisions
II. Report on the projects progress
III. Submit a post-project report
IV. Communicate with the Partner Organization
V. Communicate with the Nourish National Office
Project Participants (including Project Leaders) must:
I. Abide by all school, local, state, and federal laws
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II. Regular blogging and documentation regarding the project
III. Complete Nourish International’s travel registration
IV. Purchase travel insurance at the level specified by the Nourish National Office
V. Respect and uphold National Office decisions regarding in-country rules and restrictions
Community Partner’s must:
I. Prepare a detailed Itinerary
II. Prepare an itemized budget
III. Have an application for approval from the Nourish International National Office
IV. Maintain communication with the Chapter
2. Approval from the National Office
All potential projects must be pre-approved by the National Office staff prior to Chapter
selection.
To gain approval, projects should demonstrate:
I. Strong, local leadership: Projects must have qualified local leaders who have experience
in the community and the project area.
II. Community Ownership: Projects must be able to demonstrate the community’s support of
the project.
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III. Role for Students: Projects must have a meaningful and beneficial role for student
participants. Projects that require specific professional expertise from student participants
will not be approved.
IV. Feasibility: The partner organization must be able to show the capacity to take the project
to completion, including a clear timeline and realistic desired results.
V. Safety: Projects must adhere to all safety standards set forth by the National Office.
3. Chapter Selection
Once approved by the National office, Chapters may select a project. Chapters must select a
project based on their ability to create the greatest possible impact. Chapters must submit a
final Memorandum of Agreement between the participating chapter(s) and partner
organization(s).
4. Project Cancellations
5. The National Office reserves the right to cancel a project that fails to maintain the safety of
project participants. In the event of a project cancellation, all Nourish participants and
project leaders must leave the county as soon as it is safely possible.
• In the event that the State Department or Center for Disease Control issues a Travel
Warning for a country in which a Nourish project is being planned; the Nourish project
must be canceled.
• In the event that a Travel Warning is issued during a project’s implementation; students
will be required to immediately make contact with the US Embassy and undergo an
evacuation of the country.
While not exhaustive, some reasons for cancellations are as follows:
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I. Student Misconduct
a. Failing to complete travel registration
b. Failing to complete waivers
c. Failing to follow student code of conduct
d. Failing to abide by any applicable laws, rules or regulations
II. Injury or death of a project participant
III. Issuance of a Travel Alert or Travel Warning
IV. Outbreak of dangerous disease or other dangerous condition
V. Questionable, fraudulent, or corrupt actions on behalf of the partner organization
Ventures Policy
1. Nourish International Venture Policy Overview
Ventures are on-campus small businesses run by Nourish Chapters in order to raise
awareness, build chapter membership and generate revenue for international projects.
Ventures must:
I. Have a specific Venture Leader responsible for coordinating and implementing the event,
including any event volunteers
II. Abide by all rules and bylaws of Nourish International, the University, the Student Honor
Code, and all local, state, and federal government laws.
III. Represent Nourish International and the communities we work with in a responsible and
ethical manner
2. Venture Leaders
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Venture Leaders must:
I. Record expenses and revenues resulting from ventures, including in-kind donations, with
the treasurer
II. Deposit all profits resulting from any Venture into the Chapter bank account within 48 hours
of the Venture ending time
3. Venture Participants
Nourish International will reimburse venture participants for direct expenses only. Participants
will not be reimbursed for the time, gas, mileage, and travel that are associated with the
planning and implementation of ventures unless otherwise approved by the National Office.
I the undersigned, agree as a representative of my Chapter, that our Chapter will uphold these policies.
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Printed Name Chapter
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National Office representative.
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Printed Name Chapter
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