OATH OF OFFICE DATA-PHIL. CREED

We BelieveThat faith in GOD gives meaning and purpose to human life;That education is key in the social transformation of any nation;That true education is possible only where the fear of God is re established by God’s grace in the heart of men and women as the indispensable foundation of all wisdom and knowledge;That education should never merely about knowledge and skills, but more importantly it should always be about character and values;And that service to humanity is the best work of life.

DATA-PHIL. PRAYER

We reaffirm our belief that faith in GOD gives meaning and purpose to human life,

May the Lord lead us in all our undertakings.

CHARGING OF OFFICERS

The office to which you have been elected is one of dignity and importance. In accepting this office you undertake a responsibility, which is not to be assumed lightly nor carelessly discharge. You are charged with the duties of seriously and resolutely furthering the objectives of DATA-PHIL. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS, INC.

With the Constitution and By-Laws and Policy Manual as your guide, you must be ever ready to exercise the functions of the office with which you are entrusted.

Further, you are charged with governing this organization according to the laws of democracy, under which laws every man and woman who wishes to speak shall be heard, toward the end that in every matter considered, the best opinion shall prevail through the expressed will of the majority, and the best course of action followed.

Do you accept this charge?

OFFICERS OATH OF OFFICE

I, ___________________, having been elected as ________________ of DATA-PHIL. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS, INC. do solemnly swear to abide by and uphold the Constitution and By-Laws of this organization, to keep faith in and put into practice the noble and democratic tenets of the Data-Phil Creed; to perform my duties to the best of my ability and capacities, without fear or favor, with the aim in view of furthering the purpose of this organization, and advancing the interest of the community to which it is dedicated; and to conduct myself in a manner befitting a good and true DATAPHILIANS so as to bring honor and prestige to the organization, and that I take this pledge without mental reservation or purpose of evasion.

So help me GOD.

SCRIPT FOR THE TURNOVER CEREMONY

Holding the Key of Responsibility:

I_________________The Founding President of the DATA-PHIL. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS, INC. Riyadh KSA (Chapter) for the year 2009, do hereby turnover this key of responsibility to you. It is a symbol of authority. handle it courageously but righteously; with courage but with humility, with determination but with compassion and understanding. And as you accept this key and the authority that goes with it. May God help you with all your undertakings.

(Outgoing President then hands the key of responsibility to Incoming President who receives the same)

I__________________ President of the DATA-PHIL. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATORS, INC. Riyadh KSA (Chapter) for the year 2013-2015, do hereby accept this key of responsibility, symbol of authority. With the DATAPHIL tenets expressed in the DATAPHIL Creed as my guide and with the blessings of the Almighty, it is my covenant to HANDLE this key courageously but righteously; with courage but with humility and finally, with determination but with compassion and understanding.

So be it.