Regulations are documents that govern the activities of the association’s board and provide further detail on the association’s rules. Changes to these regulations are decided by a general meeting of the association.
The activities of Turun Yliopiston Kemistit TYK ry are guided by one set of regulations: The Regulations on Awards and Honors.
TURUN YLIOPISTON KEMISTIT TYK RY’S REGULATIONS ON AWARDS AND HONORS
These regulations provide information regarding the badges of merit and other forms of recognition of Turun Yliopiston Kemistit TYK ry.
§1 Honorary members
According to §8 of the association’s rules, an individual may be named an honorary member of the association if they have significantly advanced the development of chemistry or biochemistry, or have served with great distinction in furthering the objectives of the association. Proposals for the appointment of an honorary member are made by the board of the association, and the matter is then addressed at a general meeting of the association. Approval of such a proposal requires a majority of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast.
§2 Silver badge of merit
A silver badge of merit may be awarded to members who have actively participated in the activities of the association. The decision to award a silver badge of merit is made by the board by a majority vote, based on nominations submitted by the members. Silver badges of merit are awarded in accordance with the criteria set forth in §8 of the association’s rules.
Silver badges of merit are presented at—or in connection with—the champagne ball or the annual anniversary celebration. Nominations for the badges of merit must be submitted to the board no later than two weeks prior to the annual anniversary celebration or the champagne ball ball.
The silver badge of merit is a silver-plated pin featuring the association’s emblem. It is worn on the right side of the chest, attached to formal or neat attire. The merit badge may also be affixed to a ribbon of honor.
§3 Ribbon of honor
The ribbon of honor may be awarded to members who have actively participated in the activities of the association. The board decides on the awarding of ribbons of honor by a majority vote, based on proposals submitted by the members. Ribbons of honor are awarded in accordance with the criteria set forth in §8 of the association’s rules.
Honorary ribbons are presented at—or in connection with—the champagne ball or the annual anniversary celebration. Proposals for the awarding of ribbons of honor must be submitted to the board no later than two weeks prior to the annual anniversary celebration or the champagne ball.
The incumbent board is entitled to wear the honorary ribbon at formal representative events, with the exception of the association’s own champagne ball or annual anniversary celebration.
The association’s ribbon of honor is 30 mm wide. The colors of the ribbon are gold, red, and black. From top to bottom, the stripes consist of a 2 mm red stripe, a 2 mm gold stripe, a 15 mm red stripe, a 9 mm black stripe, and a 2 mm red stripe.
The wearing of the ribbon of honor shall be governed by the regulations on symbols and honors of the Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY) in force at the time.
§4 Golden badge of merit
The golden badge of merit may be awarded to a member who has already received the ribbon of honor, in recognition of long-term and multifaceted service or an otherwise exceptionally significant contribution to the association. At the discretion of the board, the badge may also be awarded to an individual or entity—who has not received the ribbon of honor—for other activities that provide significant benefit to the association.
The board decides on the awarding of the golden badge of merit by a majority vote, based on nominations submitted by the members. A maximum of five golden badges of merit may be awarded per year.
The golden badges of merit are presented during or in connection with the champagne ball or the annual anniversary celebration. Nominations for the badges must be submitted to the board no later than two weeks prior to the annual anniversary celebration or the sparkling wine dance.
The golden badge of merit is a gold-plated pin featuring the association’s emblem. It is worn on the right side of the chest, attached to formal or neat attire. The badge may also be affixed to the ribbon of honor. The golden badge of merit supersedes the silver badge of merit.
§5 Viimeinen pisara – The last drop
“Viimeinen pisara” (the last drop) is the association’s highest honor. It consists of a sauna bucket with the names of the recipients engraved on its side. At the time of presentation, the bucket is filled with a suitable beverage, and the recipient is awarded a gold-plated, bucket-shaped badge of merit.
The association’s board decides on the awarding of “Viimeinen pisara” to at most one person annually. It cannot be awarded to a sitting member of the board. The award is presented at the association’s Christmas party.
Significant contributions to the association’s activities or to the board, as well as exceptionally meritorious service on the board, are considered grounds for selection. The reasons for the selection must be documented.
§6 Associaton membership ribbon
The association’s membership ribbon is 20 mm wide. The colors of the ribbon are gold, red, and black. From top to bottom, the stripes consist of a 3 mm black stripe, a 2 mm gold stripe, a 10 mm red stripe, a 2 mm gold stripe, and a 3 mm black stripe.
All members of the association who are students majoring in the relevant field, as well as those who have already graduated, are entitled to wear the association’s ribbon. At its discretion, the association’s board may also grant the right to wear the ribbon to other individuals who have actively participated in the association’s activities or are otherwise closely associated with it. The board may also, at its discretion, revoke an individual’s right to wear the ribbon.
The wearing of the association membership ribbon shall be governed by the regulations on symbols and honors of the Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY) in force at the time.
§7 Other merits of honor
The board of the association can also award other honors with good justification.
§8 Scoring of awards and honors
Association members nominated for a silver badge of merit or a ribbon of honor are evaluated according to the scoring model below. This model places particular weight on service within the board and as an appointed official. The purpose of this weighting is to emphasize that these honors serve as recognition for meritorious work within the student organization. Activities that begin during the term of the incumbent board are not taken into account in the scoring for these honors.
The activities subject to scoring are divided into three categories: board service, service as an appointed personnel or tutor, and other merits.
Meritorious board service
- Roles of chairperson or treasurer: 4 points per term
- Otherboard members: 3 points per term
- Serving on the board of Hybridi Turku ry or Technica ry: 2 points per term
- Serving on the board of Loimun opiskelijat – Turku ry: 2 points per term
Meritorious service as an appointed personnel or tutor
- Appointed personnel: 0–2 points per term
- Tutoring: 1 point per term
- Shadow tutoring: 0–1 points per term
- Mega-tutor: 1 point per term
Other merits
- Serving in a departmental working group: 1 point per term
- Student representative in administration: 1 point per term
- Serving on an association committee: 1 point per term
- Other activities beneficial to the association: 1 point per term
The board may reduce the number of points awarded if the individual in question is not considered to have performed their duties in a meritorious manner.
A total of three points is required for the awarding of the silver badge of merit.
A total of six points is required for the awarding of the ribbon of honour.
§9 Entry into force of the regulations
These regulations have been approved at the association’s meeting on 13.11.2023. The guidelines enter into force on 30th of November 2023. The association’s meeting decides on changes to these regulations.