Note that all of these policies are tentative and subject to change.

  • i. General Rules

  • i.1. The name of the club shall be the Anime Club of Erie, herinafter rendered as ACE. But you can call it Aku-chan.
  • i.2. Aku-chan exists to foster discussion and interest in anime, manga, and related topics. This shall not be taken to restrict Aku-chan's mission in any way.
  • i.3. Members of Aku-chan are expected to treat each other courteously, regardless of differing views. Differing views should be a cause for discussion, not conflict.
  • i.4. Indeed, as representatives of a sometimes misunderstood culture, members should strive to set an example of polite interaction, with each other, and with outsiders.
  • i.5. Officers of Aku-chan are expected to treat their own interests and opinions as secondary to smooth operations of the club.
  • i.6. Members must also comply with all policies of club meeting or activity venues. It is the responsibility of members to know what these policies are.
  • i.7. These policies in section 'i' are permanent, and may not be removed. However, new policies may be added.
  • i.8. Any new sections added will follow the 'i ro ha' ordering, for fun.

  • ro. Membership

  • ro.1. Aku-chan does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, creed, planetary origin, cybernetic status, hair color, or existence of cat ears. Nya~?
  • ro.2. Members age 17 or less at time of joining must have a signed permission slip on file from a parent or other legal guardian.
  • ro.3. Members age 13 or less at time of joining must also be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. Robots shall be exempt from this rule, as well as the preceding.
  • ro.4. In case of emergency, all Aku-chan members must have two emergency contacts on file.
  • ro.5. These policies in section 'ro' are permanent, and may not be removed. However, new policies may be added.

  • ha. Dues and responsibilities

  • ha.1. Aku-chan does not exist to earn a profit.
  • ha.2. Membership in Aku-chan is free of charge.
  • ha.3. Any expenses incurred in club operation must be shared equally among members, or otherwise divided by mutual agreement.
  • ha.4. Proceeds from fundraising activities shall go to Aku-chan alone. Time and materials supplied by members are considered as donations for the club's benefit.
  • ha.5. This section may be freely changed by member vote, as required, except for number 1: Aku-chan must always remain nonprofit.

    (Other standards and policies TBD?)