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Waterford-Eastwood-Stoneybrook-Avalon Youth Soccer Club By-Laws

1.0 Name of Organization
    The organization shall be known as the Waterford-Eastwood-Stoneybrook-Avalon Youth Soccer Club referred to herein as WESA or the Club.

2.0 Non-Profit Corporation
    2.1 WESA shall be a non-profit corporation and shall comply with the State of Florida statues and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 501(c)3 or any future provision of the code as may be applicable.

    2.2 WESA shall not authorize, sanction or conduct any activity which is prohibited or could jeopardize its non-profit status.

3.0 Objectives
    The objectives of the Club shall be to:

    a) organize and govern soccer competition for all games played under the authority of the Club,

    b) promote youth soccer.

4.0 Governing Authority
    The Club shall be governed by the by-laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures approved and adopted by the Board of Directors.

5.0 Modification
    5.1 The by-laws may be modified, adopted or repealed by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors.

    5.2 The rules, regulations, policies and procedures may be modified, adopted or repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

    5.3 A copy of any proposed change shall be provided to all Board members at least seven days prior to the vote.

    5.4 The by-laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures shall be reviewed every year. Modifications shall be incorporated and distributed at the general meeting.

6.0 Affiliation
    6.1 The Club shall affiliate with the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) and through such affiliation, shall be affiliated with the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) and United States Soccer Federation (USSF).

    6.2 Where provisions are not specified by official Club documents, the rules and procedures of FYSA, USYSA, and USSF shall apply.

7.0 Membership
    7.1 Membership in WESA shall be open to soccer players, parents of minor soccer players, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, and in good standing with the state or club. WESA will not discriminate against any individual on the basis if race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin.

    7.2 Members agree to be bound by the by-laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Club.

8.0 Board of Directors

8.1 Officers
    The Club officers shall be:
    President (chairman), Vice President of Operations, Coaching/Player Development Director, Registrar, Secretary, and Treasurer.

8.2 Duties
    8.2.1 The President shall chair meetings of the Board of Directors and meetings of the Operations Board. The President may delegate this duty to the Vice President.

    8.2.2 The Vice President shall be responsible to:
       a) assist the President in running the day to day operations of the Club,
       b) inspect and approve all game fields in accordance with the Club rules,
       c) oversee the committees as established by the President, including but not limited to, uniform committee, concession committee, tournament committee recommended.

    8.2.3 The Coaching/Player Development Director shall be responsible for coordinating instruction courses to develop player and coaches.

    8.2.4 The Registrar shall keep record of youth registration forms within the League, see that all players are properly registered with FYSA, verify proof of player’s birth date by Birth Certificate when needed and assigning players to WESA teams in age categories as determined by the Board of Directors.

    8.2.5 The Secretary shall be responsible to record and publish minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and maintain records of the proceedings of the Club. Records shall be retained for a period of five years. The Secretary shall also be responsible to publish the Club newsletter, team standings and general information about Club activities.

    8.2.6 The Treasurer shall be responsible to receive and disburse funds and to maintain the financial records of the Club. Records shall be retained for a period of five years.

    8.2.6.1 All receipts shall be deposited into an account in the name of the Club in an FDIC insured local bank. Cash payments shall not be accepted.

    8.2.6.2 All disbursements shall be made by check or other method approved by the Board. Cash payments are not permitted.

    8.2.6.2.1 Checks less than $500 shall bear one signature: the Treasurer, the President or the Vice President.

    8.2.6.2.2 Checks of $500 or more shall require approval of the Board and shall bear two signatures: the Treasurer and the President or the Vice President.

8.3 Election
    8.3.1 WESA board members shall be elected by majority vote at the Annual General Meeting. Candidates shall be affiliated with a member club at the time of election.

    8.3.2 Election of WESA board members shall be by ballot by voting membership at the Annual General Meeting.

8.4 Vacancy
    8.4.1 If a vacancy occurs in the President's position, Vice President shall assume the duties of the President. If a vacancy occurs in any other Club office, the President may appoint a replacement.

    8.4.2 Persons who fill vacancies under the authority granted herein are authorized to hold the office until a successor is elected by the Board of Directors.

8.5 Removal

    Any Club officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. The officer and all Board members shall be notified of the proposed action at least seven days prior to the vote.

9.0 Committees
    9.1 Standing Committees
    Standing committees shall be approved by the Board of Directors.

    9.2 Ad Hoc Committees
    Ad hoc committees may be appointed by the President and shall not exist more than 12 consecutive months.

10.0 Protocol for Meetings
    The protocol for meetings shall be Roberts Rules of Order.

11.0 Fiscal

11.1 Fiscal Year

    The fiscal year shall be from September 1 to August 31.

11.2 Budget

    11.2.1 A proposed budget shall be presented to the Board of Directors in a meeting for adoption prior to August 31.

    11.2.2 Copies of the proposed budget shall be sent to each Board member seven (7) days before the meeting.

    11.2.3 Budget must be approved by a majority vote of the Board members at the meeting.

12.0 Dissolution
    In the event of dissolution all residual assets of any kind shall be donated to FYSA for the expressed purpose of development and promotion of youth soccer.

13.0 Insurance
    13.1 Insurance coverage shall be for the seasonal year, provided by FYSA or other authorized agencies.

14.0 FYSA Bylaws

    14.1 In the event these bylaws do not address a specific issue, the bylaws of the FYSA shall apply.

15.0 Adoption
    Approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of the WESA on ______________.
_______________________ President
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