The following is taken directly from HERO's club charter:
(Charter last revised 3/24/95)

Preamble
Recognizing the need for education and awareness concerning sexual/affectional orientation issues in an effort to eliminate discrimination against gay, lesbian, and bisexual people at Gonzaga University, and seeking to understand and develop the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church regarding sexual affectation/orientation, Helping Educate Regarding Orientation presents this constitution to establish a recognized club for bisexual, lesbian, and gay students, faculty, staff and their friends and any others who work toward the common goals of, with, and adhering to this constitution. The nature of this club, to sponsor educational opportunities for the Gonzaga community through collaboration with the administration of Gonzaga University, guarantees that it will adhere to the guidelines, policies, and Mission Statement of Gonzaga University as stated by the Administration and the Board of Trustees.

Purpose
HERO seeks to end discrimination and potential discrimination based on sexual/affectional orientation and by collaborating with the University's administration, in accordance with authentic church teaching, the University's Mission Statement, and the Mission Statement of HERO.

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