Graphic Arts Society @ Western Michigan University

Points System

All dues-paying members of Graphic Arts Society are automatically eligible for our points incentive system. There are absolutely no requirements for our members in terms of the number of points he or she earns, however, prizes will be awarded based on the number of points earned. During the school year, point totals for members will be posted here on our website. This points system is fully explained in detail at the bottom of the page.

General:

1 Point:
Attend GAS Meeting
Attend GAS Social Event
Attend Committee Meeting
Bring Food To A GAS Meeting
Empty Recycling Bins @ Parkview

2 Points:
Bring In Production Work
Attend A Speaker Or Presentation
Volunteer As A Committee Chairperson

5 Points:
Come With Us On Our Annual GAS Trip

Community Service & Volunteer Activities:
(please note that an activity is defined as a single occasion; i.e. if you volunteer for
the same activity on two seperate days, you will receive the designated points twice).

0-1 hours - 1 point
1-3 hours - 3 points
3+ hours or weekends - 5 points

Production Work w/GAS:
(work parties, printing shirts, office work, etc.)

0-2 hours - 1 point
2-4 hours - 2 points
4+ hours or weekends - 3 points

Bonus Points:
(4 points when paying for the full year - $25, 2 points when paying for a semester - $15)

If you pay your dues by the third meeting of the semester, you will receive bonus points.

Points System Rules/Specifics:

Prizes are awarded at the end of each semester. A "1st prize" will be awarded to the person who has accumulated the most points during that specific semester (e.g. at the end of the fall semester, the person who has accumulated the most points during the fall semester will be awarded a prize). A "2nd prize" will be awarded to the person who has accumulated the second-most points during that specific semester. In addition, a "grand prize" will be awarded to the person who accumulates the most points over the course of the entire school year; the point totals for the fall and spring semesters will be combined.
If any two or more people earn the same number of points, and that is the most points earned, during a given time period (single semester or full year) their names will be randomly drawn in a raffle. The person whose name is drawn in the raffle will win the "1st prize" for that time period. The person or people whose names that are not drawn in the raffle will receive a consolation prize. The "2nd prize" will still be awarded to the individual with the next-highest amount of points; in the case of a tie for this point total, all tied persons will be awarded the prize.
Financially delinquent members are ineligible to be awarded any prizes.
The points system may be modified as deemed necessary by the Executive Board, provided all changes are posted online and addressed at a regular society meeting.
Executive Board members are ineligible to participate in the points system and/or receive any prizes.
Any point discrepancies will be addressed by Larry Ahleman he will have the final authority over such matters