Viking Boys Lacrosse Club Constitution

Viking Boys Lacrosse Club Constitution

Article I. Name

Viking Boys Lacrosse Club

Article II. Purpose

To provide members the opportunity to play lacrosse as a representative of Coeur d’Alene High School; have fun; and demonstrate commitment, sportsmanship, teamwork and skill during the season and in their daily lives.

Article III. Membership

The club will consist of members that want to play lacrosse and have paid the entire registration fee. Members must be enrolled in high school and meet all the requirements detailed in the Activity Contract Agreement signed at registration. Discipline of members is subject to the procedures outlined in the Activity Contract Agreement. Members must be eighteen years or younger as of January 1 of the seasonal year.

Article IV. Season

The Viking Boys Lacrosse Club will conduct their regular season in the Spring. The members of the club are responsible for attending practice and games during the months of February thru June as determined by the coach. No player will be held responsible to attend any lacrosse related function outside of the February thru June season. Coaches may organize events outside the February thru June season, but player attendance is optional. Coaches are only allowed to judge a player’s commitment to the team during the February thru June season.

Article V. Finances

Section 1.01 Income

(a) All costs will be paid for by individual members (players) of the Viking Boys Lacrosse Club.

(b) The Viking Boys Lacrosse Club will accept sponsorship monies. All sponsorship must be approved by the Executive Board’s voting process. Any sponsorship money must be directed to the Treasurer and will be disbursed under the jurisdiction of the Executive Board.

Section 1.01 Expenditures

(a) The President of the Viking Boys Lacrosse Club has authority to authorize any expenditure under $500.

(b) A request for an expense over $500 must be passed by a 2/3 majority vote of all the board members.

Article VI. Officers

The Viking Boys Lacrosse Club will consist of an Executive Board. This board will have elected and appointed officers.

Section 1.01 Officers

(a) The Viking Boys Lacrosse Club Executive Board will consist of a President, Vice-President and Treasurer/Secretary.

Section 1.01 Duties

(a) The President will conduct Executive Board meetings, hire and fire coaches, and manage public affairs.

(b) The Vice-President will advise the President.

Section 1.01 Election/Appointment of Officers

(a) The President serves a life term unless voted out of office. A new President will be elected by the active members (players) of the Viking Boys Lacrosse Club. The voting process will be a secret ballot. A 51% majority of the votes cast must be obtained to secure the office of President. The head coach will tally the vote.

1) Termination of office - The President’s term can be terminated by a two-thirds majority vote of all active members (players) of the Viking Boys Lacrosse Club. The vote will take place via a secret ballot at a regular business meeting. The head coach will conducted the meeting and tally the vote. A meeting notice must be published at least one week before conducting the secret ballot.

(b) The Vice President is appointed by the President. Re-appointment must take place at the beginning of every season.

(c) The Treasurer/Secretary is appointed by the President. Re-appointment must take place at the beginning of every season.

Article VII. Meetings

Section 1.01 Business meetings

(a) Business meetings will be called at the discretion of the head coach. The head coach is free to determine the voting process at all business meetings.

Section 1.01 Executive Board Meetings

(a) Executive Board Meetings will be held a minimum of twice per season. Once before the first registration meeting and once after the season has ended. A voting majority will be two-thirds of all Executive Board members.

Article VIII. Advisor

The Viking Boys Lacrosse Club will have an Advisor.

Section 1.01 Qualifications

(a) The advisor must be a member of the Coeur d’Alene High School Faculty. The advisor does not need any qualifications other than the desire to promote boys lacrosse at Coeur d’Alene High School.

Section 1.01 Duties

(a) The advisor will advise the Executive Board. The advisor is not required to attend Executive Board meetings and cannot vote at the executive board meeting.

Section 1.01 Election

(a) The advisor is elected by the members (players) of the Viking Boys Lacrosse Club. This election will take place as a showing of hands at a member (player) meeting. A meeting notice must be published one week prior to election. A 51% majority vote of the members attending the meeting constitutes a victory.

Section 1.01 Termination

(a) The advisor can be terminated by the members (players) of the Viking Boys Lacrosse Club. Termination will be determined by a vote. This vote will take place as a showing of hands at a member (player) meeting. A meeting notice must be published one week prior to election. A two-thirds majority vote of the members attending the meeting will support termination of the advisor.

Article IX. Amendments

This constitution may be amended at any regular business meeting of the organization provided two-thirds of the active roster is present; and the amendment has been submitted to the membership in writing at least one week prior to the business meeting. The vote shall be conducted as a secret ballot. A two-thirds majority vote of the members attending the meeting upholds the amendment. The head coach will tally the vote.

Article X. Dissolving of Assets

In the event the Viking Boys Lacrosse Club is dissolved. The Board will be responsible for selling all the assets. The proceeds will be allocated in the following order; first to any creditor; second for outstanding wages; lastly, all remaining monies shall be donated to the Idaho Chapter of Lacrosse.