Purpose

This system promotes accountability and rewards engagement through structured point tracking. By announcing required year levels per event and recording attendance, we ensure fairness for all members.

1. Event Announcements

At least 48 hours before every event, the organization will post an announcement specifying:

• Which year levels are required to attend
• The base merit and demerit point values for that event

Members whose year level is not listed as required are still welcome to attend and will earn bonus points for doing so — but will face no penalty for absence.

Once posted, required year levels and point values are final.

2. Point & Demerit System

Points and demerits vary per event based on importance. How much you earn or lose also depends on whether your year level was listed as required for that event.

Attendance Status	Required Member	Non-Required Member
Present (signed in)	× 1.0 base merit	× 1.5 base merit
Excused	× 0.50 base merit	× 0.25 base merit
Absent (unexcused)	× 1.0 base demerit	No penalty

Both sign-in and sign-out are tracked and scored separately. Leaving early may result in reduced points.

Non-required members never receive demerits for absence.

3. Valid Excuses

If you cannot attend an event where your year level is required, you may submit proof to avoid demerits.

Accepted Reasons

• Illness (doctor's note or timestamped clinic/OTC receipt)
• Family emergency
• University-sanctioned activity
• Religious observance
• Work conflict (maximum of 2 per semester)

Submission Process

1. Email or message the VP of Internal Affairs within 48 hours after the event.
2. Attach supporting proof.
3. Use subject format: [EXCUSE] Your Name – Event Name

Approved excuses result in 0 points (no attendance point and no demerit).

4. Important Rules

• Required year levels and point values are final once posted at least 48 hours before an event.
• Demerits apply only to members whose year level was listed as required for that event.
• Members must sign in and sign out to receive full attendance credit.
• Members with –10 or lower net points enter Social Probation.
• Social Probation members may not attend recreational events until returning to positive standing.

Questions?

Contact the BASS Vice President for Internal Affairs for concerns, appeals, or clarification regarding the Merit System.

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