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July 25, 1994

TWIN CITIES BLIND AUDIO DART LEAGUE

BYLAWS

 

Mission Statement

The Twin Cities Blind Audio Dart League has been organized to give persons with disability opportunities to participate in a recreational and competitive game that promotes self-realization and social relationships.  This gives them the opportunity for successful participation in a sport activity in a community situation.  Emphasizing understanding by the community at large about the abilities of persons with a disability.

 

 

Officers

Elected officers of the league will be President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Captain Representative, and three at large members who will serve one, two, and three year terms.  The Secretary shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.  This position shall run for the term of the President only and only the President, with approval by the Board of Directors, may dismiss the Secretary.

Duties of the Officers

1.    The President shall:

        A.    Prepare the agenda.

        B.    Preside as chairperson at all Board of Director meetings and General Assembly.

        C.    Present the actions and recommendations of the committees to the Board of Directors

                and General Assembly.

        D.    Determine and notify all team captains and Board members regarding the cancellation

                of games due to weather, transportation problems, etc.

2.    The Vice-President shall:

        A.    act as league determinant for any violations of rules and brought by the Captains'

                Committee.

        B.    Act as chairperson to the Rules Committee.

        C.    Perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.

3.    The Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of the organization and acts as the "Banker."

        The Treasurer shall:

        A.    Deposit funds and send checks as directed by the Board of Directors.

        B.    Prepare and give a financial report, and have additional copies at all meetings.  This

                report contains the amount of money on hand and the source, and the purpose of

                payee and the disbursement.

        C.    Be responsible for all inventory, purchases, and sales of all dart supplies.

4.    The Secretary shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.

        This position shall run for the term of the President only and only the President, with

         approval by the Board of Directors, may dismiss the Secretary.

        The Secretary is responsible for:

        A.    Recording all meeting notes and minutes.

        B.    Keeping all records.

        C.    Keeping all league correspondence as directed by the Board of Directors.

        D.    Provide meeting agendas for all the Board of Directors.

        E.    Keep copies of the organization's records, bylaws, etc.

        F.    Distribute notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors, and Officers.

        G.    Maintain rosters (league members, committees, Board of Directors, and Officers).

        H.    Type and distribute documents and letters.

5.    The Statistician will be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors,

        but it is not a seat on the Board of Directors.   Statistician must keep copies of all stats.

 

All of these requirements are to be done on a timely basis in accordance with proper function.

All Officers shall be elected at the Spring General Meeting.  They will be elected for a one year term.  None may be elected to the same position for more than two consecutive years.  In case a vacancy occurs, at the next regular meeting, the Board of Directors shall elect a person from the Board membership to serve the unexpired term.  No Officer or member of the Board of Directors will receive compensation as it pertains to their duties.  In the event of disbandment, the Officers and Board of Directors shall have the responsibility of returning all funds in the treasury to a non-profit organization of their choice.

Executive Board

The Executive Board will consist of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and three at large members who will serve one, two and three year terms.  The Executive Board will meet in case of emergency when communication with the full Board of Directors is impractical.

Board of Directors

1.    The league shall have as its Board of Directors a minimum of seven members.

        President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Team Captain Representative and three at large

        positions serving one, two, and three year terms.

All members are voting members with the exception of the President unless, if the vote is needed to break a tie.  Officers and Board of Directors must be active league members in good standing.

An active league member is one that is currently participating or has just completed the season as a regular player.

The Board of Directors shall act as the legislative body concerning fulfillment of goals and objectives of Minnesota's Blind Audio Dart League functions, finances, regulations, activities, and goals and will be guided by the league's Mission Statement.

There will be a minimum of two annual meetings of the Board of Directors as called for by the President.  Notification of meetings shall go to all Officers, Board of Directors, and Team Captains.

Attendance of league members is encouraged.

Annual Meetings

1.    There will be two annual meetings of the general assembly.  They will be in the Fall and

        Spring.  No Board members may miss two unexcused meetings.  Persons that do shall be

        dismissed from the Board.

        At the Annual Meetings:

        A.    Elections will be held at the Spring meeting only.

        B.    Rule changes may be proposed.

        C.    Other league business will be discussed.

Policy

The league shall abide by Federal and State laws pertaining to discrimination and sexual harassment.

Season Awards

Season Awards shall include the Chuck Cerisier memorial awards for Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player.

 

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