BYLAWS OF FAYETTEVILLE-MANLIUS SOCCER CLUB
Mission Statement: The purpose of the
Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club is to provide the children of the
Fayetteville-Manlius community an opportunity to learn about and develop the
skills necessary to play the sport of soccer in an atmosphere of fun and good
sportsmanship.
ARTICLE I. General Membership
Section 1. Membership: All of those individuals who participate in one or
more of the soccer programs sponsored by this organization. The membership of
the Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club shall be open to any soccer players,
coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, and officials not subject to
suspension under Section 4 of Bylaw 241 of the USSF Bylaws.
Section 2. Voting Membership: Any adult family member or guardian of an
FM Soccer Club player registered to play during the current calendar year and
any adult FM Soccer Club volunteer active during the current calendar year.
Section 3. Honorary Members: The Board of Directors at a duly organized
meeting may elect honorary members by majority vote of the members present.
Section 4. Suspension: Any member may be suspended for a period or
expelled for cause, such as violation of any of the bylaws or rules of the
organization, or for conduct prejudicial to the best interests of this
organization. Suspension or expulsion shall be by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of
the Board of Directors present at a meeting of the Board provided that a
statement of the charges shall have been mailed by registered mail to the member
under charges at his last recorded address, at least ten (10) days before final
action is taken thereon. The member shall be given an opportunity to present a
defense at the time and place mentioned in such notice.
ARTICLE II. Membership Meetings
Section 1. Annual Meetings: There shall be an annual meeting of the
organization in the month of January of each year, for the election of new
members of the Board of Directors and for receiving any annual reports of
Officers, Directors and committees, and for the transaction of other business.
The nominating committee shall present candidates for election to the FM Soccer
Club Board. Notice of the meeting, signed by the Secretary, shall be mailed to
the last recorded address of each member at least ten (10) days before the time
appointed for the meeting.
a) Notice:
All notices of meetings shall set forth the place, date, time, and purpose of
the meeting.
b) Quorum: The presence in
person or by proxy of fifteen (15) members of the organization entitled to vote
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
c) Voting: Each voting member
of the organization present at the annual meeting in person or by proxy shall be
entitled to one (1) vote on all matters coming before the vote of the
membership. All questions, unless otherwise prescribed, shall be decided by
majority vote of the members present in person or by proxy.
d) Order of Meeting: The order
of business at the annual meeting of members shall be as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Filing proof of notice
3. Presentation of minutes of previous annual meeting and special meetings
4. Report of officers
5. Election of directors
6. Transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the
meeting
7. Adjournment
ARTICLE III. Directors
Section 1. Number: The property, affairs, business, and concerns of the
organization shall be vested in the Board of Directors, consisting of no less
than nine (9) directors, no more than twenty-one (21) directors. The members of
the Board shall, upon election, immediately enter into the performance of their
duties and shall continue in office until their successors shall be duly elected
and qualified.
Section 2. Election of Directors: At each annual meeting of the
organization up to seven (7) Directors shall be elected for a term of three (3)
years, thereby staggering the membership. At the expiration of any term any
Director may be re-elected.
Section 3. Compensation of Directors: The Board of Directors shall serve
as volunteers, without compensation.
Section 4. Duties of Directors: The Board of Directors will:
1. Hold
meetings at such times and places as they think proper.
2. Appoint
committees to include but not be limited to:
a. Nomination of board members;
b. Referee scheduling, training and equipment;
c. Field preparation and maintenance;
d. Player equipment;
e. Employee administration and review;
f. Volunteers;
g. Publicity;
h. Special events;
i. Travel program;
3. Audit
bills and disburse the funds of the organization.
4. Carry on correspondence and
communicate with other associations interested in athletic endeavors throughout
the community.
5. Devise and execute such other
measures as are deemed appropriate to promote the objectives of the organization
and to best protect the interests and welfare or the members.
Section 5. Meetings of the Board: Regular meetings of the Board shall be
open and held bi-monthly. The President may, when he/she deems necessary, or the
Secretary shall, at the request in writing of four (4) members of the Board,
issue a call for a special meeting of the Board. Five (5) days notice shall be
required for such a meeting.
Section 6. Quorum: A majority of the Board of Directors present shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the absence of the
President and Vice President, the quorum present may choose a Chairman for the
meeting.
Section 7. Resignation: Any member may withdraw from the Board by giving
written notice of such intention to the Secretary. The Secretary will present
said notice to the Board of Directors at the first meeting after its receipt.
Section 8. Removal of Directors: Any one or more of the Directors may be
removed, either with or without cause, at any time by a vote or two-thirds (2/3)
of the Board of Directors. A special meeting will be called for that purpose and
the affected director must have prior written notification of such meeting.
Section 9. Vacancies: Whenever any vacancy occurs in the Board of
Directors by death, resignation or otherwise, the remainder of the Director’s
term shall be filled without undue delay by an election of the Directors at a
special Board meeting that shall be called for that purpose.
ARTICLE IV. Officers
Section 1. Number: The officers of this organization shall be a
President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 2. Method of Election: The Board of Directors shall elect all
Officers for a term of one (1) year. A quorum shall be necessary to constitute
an election.
Section 3. Responsibilities of Officers:
President: The President shall
preside at the meetings of the organization, the Board of
Directors, and shall be a member ex-officio with the right to vote on all
committees except the nominating committee. The President shall communicate to
the organization, or to the Board of Directors, such matters and make such
suggestions as may, in the President’s opinion, tend to promote the prosperity
and welfare and increase the usefulness of the organization. The Presi-
dent shall perform such other duties as are necessarily incident to the Office
of the President of the organization including preparation of an annual report
of the transactions and condition of the organization, notification of officers
and members of their election, providing for representation to CNYJSA and generally
devoting his/her best efforts to advancing the interest of the organization.
Vice President: In the case of death or absence
of the President, or of the in- inability from any cause to
act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President.
Secretary: It shall be the duty of the Secretary
to give notice of and attend all meetings of the organization and Board of
Directors and record and distribute a report of their doings. In case of absence
or disability of the Secretary, the Board may appoint a Secretary pro tem.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall keep an account
of all monies received and expended for the use of the organization, and shall
make disbursements only upon direction of persons authorized by the Board of
Directors. The Treasurer shall deposit all sums received in a bank or banks or
trust company approved by the Board of Directors and make a report at the annual
meeting or when called upon by the President. Funds may be drawn only upon the
signature of theTreasurer or the President of the organization. The funds, books
and vouchers in his hands shall at all times be under the supervision of the
Board of Directors and subject to its inspection and control. At the expiration
of the term of office, all books, monies and other property will be delivered
over to the successor. In the absence or disability of the Treasurer elect, all
properties will be delivered
to the President, and the Board of Directors may appoint a Treasurer pro tem.
Section 4. Bond of Treasurer: The Treasurer shall, if required by the
Board of Directors, give to the organization such security for the faithful
discharge of his duties as the Board may direct.
Section 5. Vacancies: The Board of Directors shall fill all vacancies in
any office, without undue delay at its regular meeting or at a meeting specially
called for that purpose.
ARTICLE V. Compliance with USSF - As required by NYSWYSA (New York State
West Youth Soccer Association)
Section 1: The USSF articles of incorporation, bylaws, policies, and
requirements take precedence over and supersede the governing documents and
decisions of the Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club to the extent applicable under
state law, and the Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club will abide by those
articles, bylaws, policies, and requirements.
Section 2: The Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club will abide by the USSF’s
articles, bylaws, policies, and requirements on interplay.
Section 3: The Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club will provide equitable
and prompt hearing and appeal procedures to guarantee the rights of individuals
to participate and compete. These procedures shall include that all grievances
involving the right to participate and compete in activities sponsored by the
USSF, the NYSWYSA and the Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club may be appealed to
the USSF’s Appeals Committee in accordance with NYSWYSA bylaws and policies. The
Federation’s Appeal Committee shall have jurisdiction to approve, modify or
reverse a decision. A decision rendered by the Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club
of NYSWYSA from which an appeal is taken is not suspended pending the final
decision of the
Federation’s Appeal Committee unless the Committee otherwise orders. The
decision made by the Fayetteville-Manlius Soccer Club or NYSWYSA may be upheld,
revised or reversed and remanded.
ARTICLE VI. Amendments
Sections 1.Amendment Procedure: These Bylaws may be amended, repealed or
altered in whole or in part by a majority vote at any duly organized meeting of
the organization. Notification of the proposed change and location of copies for
review will be mailed to the last recorded address of each member at least ten
(10) days before the time of the meeting which is to consider the amendment.
July 25, 2002
FM SOCCER CLUB HOTLINE 682-5702
