BY-LAWS OF THE DAVIE COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, INC.
ARTICLE I:
NAME The name of the corporation shall be Davie County Youth Football Association, Inc.
ADDRESS
The address of the corporation is Mocksville, NC 27028
ARTICLE II:
PURPOSE
SECTION 1: This corporation shall have as its purpose the following: The teaching of football fundamentals through practice and the provision of playing experience for children between the third and sixth grades of school and under the age of 13 years. The purpose will be to inspire youth to practice ideals of good health, good citizenship and character, and promote fellowship and camaraderie through means of sports competition and sportsmanship. (Rev-88).
To teach and help children learn the fundamentals of cheer through practice and the provision of cheering experience for children between the third and sixth grades and under the age of 13. With the exception of mascots that the age is at the discretion of the coach and directors. (Rev 06)
Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, this corporation is formed exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code 1054 as amended, and this corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted by section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Code.)
ARTICLE III:
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1: Any adult actively interested in: furthering the objectives of the corporation may become a regular member upon paying dues as determined by the Board of Directors. All officers, board members, committee members, managers, and coaches must be active, regular members in good standing.
SECTION 2: Termination: Membership maybe terminated by resignation, action of the Board of Directors, or failure to pay membership dues.
ARTICLE IV:
DUES
SECTION 1: The Board of Directors shall set league fees for team members in such amounts, as they shall be determine from time to time.
ARTICLE V:
REGULAR MEETINGS
SECTION 1: The regular meetings of the members of the corporation shall be held on Tuesday nights beginning in the month of May and continuing until November of scheduled year. Meetings will be held for the purpose of electing directors, receiving reports, and organization for the transaction of business for the coming year.
SECTION 2: The presence in person of one-third of the members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. Only members in good standing shall be entitled to vote at any meeting of the corporation.
ARTICLE VI:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 1: Duties:
The management of the property and affairs of the corporation and the operation of the sports programs contemplated by the corporation shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The directors shall, upon election, immediately enter upon the performance of their duties and shall continue in office until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.
SECTION 2: Number of Directors: There shall be a total number of 7 directors. Having at least three directors from each team in each school district. The 7th director will act as a floater for game days or other activities as needed. In addition to the regular directors, each head coach of football teams established by these regulations shall be an Ex-officio member of the Board of Directors and shall be consulted on decisions involving the organization of teams and the scheduling of the football program. A coach of a team shall become an Ex-officio member of the Board of Directors automatically upon election.
SECTION 3: Election: The Board of Directors shall be elected by the membership in good standing at its regular meetings. A potential director shall be nominated at his/her first attended meeting. The nominee shall be elected by the Board of Directors in good standing at the nominee's third attended meeting within a four-meeting period by majority vote of members in good standing.
SECTION 4: Vacancy: If any vacancy occurs in the Board of Directors, by death, resignation, it may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining directors at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose.
SECTION 5: Meeting & Quorum: Any director shall call a special meeting by giving notice to the President and Secretary. A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum.
SECTION 6: Committees: The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint such standing and special committees as it shall determine and to delegate such declarable powers to them as the Board shall deem advisable.
SECTION 7: Rules and Regulations: The Board may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and the management of the corporation and its program as it may deem proper not inconsistent with the limitations of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and any subsequent Internal Revenue Law.
SECTION 8: Definition of in good standing: A member in good standing is one who meets all of the following criteria: A) One who has attended at least two of the previous four meetings including the present meeting. For example, a member who attended meeting #1, missed meetings #2 and #3, but is present at meeting #4 is a member in good standing and may vote at current meeting, however, one who has only attended one meeting of the last four is still a member, but not in good standing and will not be allowed to vote at current meeting. B) One who is active on one of the committees named by the Board of Directors. C) One who presents themselves in a professional manner in the broadest spectrum. D) One who performs any duty as prescribed by the Executive Board.
SECTION 9: Suspension of Directors: The Board shall have the power by two-thirds vote of those present at any regular or special meeting to discipline, suspend or remove any director or officer or committee member of the corporation. The party subject to disciplinary proceedings shall have the right to appear before the Board and offer evidence in his own defense and to know the charges against him.
SECTION 10: Application: All Officers and Directors are required to complete a Davie County Youth Football Association, Inc. Volunteer Application Form.
ARTICLE VII:
EXECUTIVE BOARD
The purpose of the Executive Board is to meet annually to update and revise rules and regulations and By-laws, to act as liaisons and informants to corporations said Booster Clubs, and to uphold decisions made by the regular Board of Directors.
SECTION 1: Number of Executive Directors. There shall be one Executive Director from each school district set from time to time by the Davie County Board of Education. Executive Director shall be elected from the already approved and elected directors from each district. Executive Director shall become an Executive Director upon submitting name address and telephone to president of corporation.
SECTION 2: Meetings: Meetings shall consist of President, V President, Secretary, Treasure and Executive Board members. President shall take roll call upon opening of meeting. All votes will be taken by roll call by district with the President only voting in case of a tie. (Rev 07)
SECTION 3: Duties: It is the duty of all Executive Directors to act as liaisons to Booster Clubs, and all coaches involved with said corporation to keep them informed and updated on all activities of the corporation.
SECTION 4: Vacancy: If any vacancy occurs in the Executive Board of Directors, by death, resignation, it may be filled by the appointment of another approved director from district where vacancy occurs.
ARTICLE VIII:
OFFICERS DUTIES AND POWERS
SECTION 1: The officers of the corporation shall consist of President, One vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer. All of who shall hold office for two years or until their successors are duly elected. Agents as it may deem necessary or desirable and may prescribe the powers and duties of each and may fill vacancy, which may occur in any office. The duties of elected officers shall be as determined by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 1: No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall insure to the benefit of any officer, director, or member of the corporation, and upon dissolution of the corporation, the assets thereof shall, after all of its liabilities and obligations have been discharged or adequate provisions made therefore be distributed to any corporation organized for purposes similar to those of the corporation provided, however, that such organization or organizations shall, at that time, qualify as an exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code 1954 (or corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Code.)
SECTION 2: No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for political office. All officers have to be directors.
SECTION 3: Notwithstanding any other provision herein, this corporation is formed exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and this corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted by Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Code).
ARTICLE X:
AMENDMENTS: These by-laws may be amended, altered, repealed or new by-laws adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors of this corporation provided that no amendment or alteration shall be effective if the result would be to disqualify this corporation as an exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisioning of any future United States Internal Revenue Code). (Rev 5/20)