AYLUS FAQ

What is the function of AYLUS?

AYLUS promotes creativity, leadership, and initiative. AYLUS finds the potential of its members and
develops it to both benefit the person as well as the community.

 

Is AYLUS a non-profit?

Yes. AYLUS is a non-profit organization and operates exclusively for educational and charitable purpose with the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.


Is AYLUS 100% student run?

Students run AYLUS, with the approval of and supervision from the Board of Advisors.


Why was AYLUS formed?

The founders formed AYLUS to help students reach their potential and provide opportunities for their
development of leadership, creativity, and social skills.


Who can join AYLUS? How? Is there any criteria needed in order to join AYLUS?

Anyone with the dedication and motivation can join AYLUS. AYLUS members are up to college undergraduates. Junior members must have parental supervision.

 

How to join AYLUS?

       Student can join AYLUS by contacting a local branch or creating a new branch if there is none nearby. More information at http://aylus.org/branches/

What are the rewards for being a member of AYLUS?

AYLUS members receive the benefit of a national organization to create their own project or carry out existing projects. For their service, AYLUS members will receive volunteer hours and are eligible for many awards (e.g., PVSA from AYLF). AYLUS members also receive an educational experience as a member of a national organization, and gain leadership, creativity, and social skills.

 

 How will AYLUS ensure the community hours given to people are fair and appropriate?

The motto of AYLUS is “Leadership, Integrity, and Innovation”. AYLUS will be honorable and conducting all activities in a fair and scrupulous way. Respective AYLUS committees will decide as a group upon the community hours. They will also communicate with the person receiving the hours so they may discuss the reward. If the person receiving the hours feels that their hours given are unfair, they may appeal to the Board of Advisors.

How can you create a national committee?

The AYLUS National President, and Board of Advisors will consider an application of a national committee. The contact information is available at http://aylus.org/our-team/

 

How can you create a local branch?

Contact the National President and the Board of Advisors to start a local branch. Local branches will receive support from the National Organization. To create a local branch, it requires at least three high school students as founders and an adult adviser. The application form is available at http://aylus.org/branches/

 

How and when will AYLUS leaders be chosen?

AYLUS national leaders are chosen in May. It is to accommodate for summer activities. AYLUS members must complete an application for their position and an interview with the Board of Advisors. AYLUS will also evaluate its leaders on their contribution and commitment.

 

How can you apply to become an advisor of AYLUS?

Advisors include former National Presidents as well as adults from AYLF and other organizations. Applications and interviews must be sent to and conducted with the Board of Advisors. Please send your request to  advisor@aylus.org


What is the difference between a local branch and a committee?

Local branches are based on geography and decide upon their own projects. Committees are centered around topics (e.g: chess, public speaking) and can include people from across the nation.

 

Currently, how extensive is AYLUS? Will it branch internationally?

AYLUS has members from across the United States. As of now, it will not be branching internationally.

 

How will AYLUS support its members’ projects?

AYLUS will provide monetary funds and connections to many communities. AYLUS will provide help from the Board of Advisors.

 

How often will AYLUS host meetings? Where? Who can join?

Meeting times will be flexible. AYLUS Leadership Summits for national and local branches are now once a month or how many times depending on our needs. Committee heads can request meetings two weeks prior to the meeting, and requests should be sent to the National President and the Board of Advisors. Attendees will depend on the purpose of the meeting.

 

Who will be making decisions for AYLUS? What if I dont agree?

Students will run the organization with the supervision of and consulting from the Board of Advisors. Local branches will make their own decisions with the approval of the local advisor (s).

 

If I join AYLUS, what must I contribute?

AYLUS members can create their own project or take part in existing projects.

 

Who, besides AYLUS members, will benefit from the projects?

AYLUS projects are approved by the Board of Advisors based on their contribution to the community. Therefore, the community will benefit from all projects.

 

My friends at school want to help me with my project. Can they join AYLUS as well?

All students are welcome to join AYLUS, as long as they have dedication, self-motivation, and positive contributions.

 

How to contact AYLUS?

      AYLUS contact information is available at http://aylus.org/our-team/