Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.) hereby establishes the following principles based on our knowledge, ideas, and opinions to enhance the progress of M.E.Ch.A.  In order to have an understanding of M.E.Ch.A., we bring forth this document to guide Mechistas in their principles, values, and conduct.

I.    Historical Foundation

        A.    M.E.Ch.A. Philosophy

        B.    The Challenge of the Future

        C.    Each Mechista's Responsibility

II.     M.E.Ch.A. Structure

        A.    Campus M.E.Ch.A.

        B.    Affiliation

        C.    Central

        D.    Region

        E.    Statewide

        F.    National

III.  M.E.Ch.A.'s Goals and Objectives

        A.    Objectives 1 - 14

IV.   M.E.Ch.A.'s Relationship to Outside Organizations

        A.    Overview

        B.    National Pride

        C.    Historical Examples of Infiltration Into M.E.Ch.A.

        D.    Forming Coalitions on Principle