Northern Kentucky Baseball Association By-laws Contents
ARTICLE I - NAME AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
1.01 Name
1.02 Organizational Structure
ARTICLE 2 – OBJECTIVES
ARTICLE 3 – GENERAL INFORMATION
3.01 Player Member
3.02 Parent Member
3.03 Volunteer Members
3.04 Member Requirements
3.05 Finances
3.06 Managers
3.07 Inclement Weather
3.08 End of Year Reports
ARTICLE 4 – FEES
ARTICLE 5 – OFFICERS
5.00 Requirements
5.01 President
5.02 Vice President
5.03 Secretary
5.04 Treasurer
5.05 Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
5.06 Vice President of the Major Division
5.07 Vice President of the Minor Division
5.08 Vice President for Machine Pitch Division
5.09 Vice President for Rookie Machine Pitch Division
5.10 Vice President for T-Ball Division
5.11a Vice President for Equipment & Uniforms
5.11b Authorized Team Equipment List
5.12 Vice President for Sponsors/Fund Raisers
5.13 Vice President of Web Site and Communications
5.14 Past President
5.15 Vice President of Umpires
5.16 Vice President of Team Administrators
5.17 Manager and Coach
5.18 Selection of New Major, Minor, Machine Pitch, Rookie Machine Pitch and T-Ball Managers and Assistant Coaches for
all Divisions.
5.19 Standards of Field Decorum
ARTICLE 6. - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6.01 General Powers
6.02 Elections
6.03 Membership
6.04 Manner of Acting
6.05 Method of Voting
6.06 Vacancies
6.07 Past Interpretations
ARTICLE 7 - MEETINGS AND QUORUM
7.01 Regular Meetings
7.02 Special Meetings
7.03 Notice of Meetings
7.04 Quorum
7.05 Majority Vote
7.06 Vote of the Entire Board
ARTICLE 8. – COMMITTEES
8.01 Membership
8.02 Standing Committees
(A) Nominating Committee
(B) Manager Selection Committee
(C) Protest Committee
(D) Registration Committee
ARTICLE 9 – AUTHORITY
ARTICLE 10 – LEAGUE YEAR AND SEASON
10.01 League Year and Season
ARTICLE 11 – FINANCIAL POLICY
11.01 Responsibility
11.02 Common Treasury
11.03 Independent Financial Review
ARTICLE 12 - ALL STAR TEAM SELECTION
12.01 Player Nomination
12.02 Selection Date
12.03 Player Selection
12.04 All Star Managers
12.05 All Star Eligibility
ARTICLE 13 - MAJOR DIVISION
13.01 Purpose
13.02 Organizational Structure
13.03 Major Division Team Selection
ARTICLE 14 - MINOR DIVISION
14.01 Purpose
14.02 Organizational Structure
14.03 Minor Division Team Selection
ARTICLE 15 – MACHINE PITCH DIVISION
15.01 Purpose
15.02 Organizational Structure
15.03 Machine Pitch Division Team Selection
ARTICLE 16 – ROOKIE MACHINE PITCH DIVISION
16.01 Purpose
16.02 Organizational Structure
16.03 Rookie Machine Pitch Division Team Selection
ARTICLE 17 - T-BALL DIVISION
17.01 Purpose
17.02 Organizational Structure
17.03 T-Ball League Team Selection
ARTICLE 18 – FALL BALL
ARTICLE 19 - BYLAW AMENDMENTS
19.01 Votes
19.02 Proper Form of Amendments
19.03 Passage of an Amendment
19.04 Updating By Laws
ARTICLE 20 - AVAILABILITY OF BY LAWS
20.01 Persons Requesting Copies
20.02 Copies to Board Members
Northern Kentucky Baseball Association By-laws
ARTICLE I - NAME AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
1.01 Name
The name of this corporation is Northern Kentucky Baseball Association (NKB)
1.02 Organizational Structure
Articles 5 and 6 contain the approved organizational structure for NKB.
ARTICLE 2 - OBJECTIVES
The objectives of NKB shall be:
(A) To provide the boys and girls within the league boundaries with the facilities, equipment, and supervision to enjoy and learn the game of baseball.
(B) To teach them, while they are learning and playing, the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship.
(C) To teach them the proper attitude in both winning and losing.
(D) To advance the spirit of teamwork and team play.
(E) To guide young boys and girls through a period of maturation into honest, thoughtful, and useful adult citizens of our community.
ARTICLE 3 – GENERAL INFORMATION
3.01 Player Member
Any boy or girl meeting the requirements of Cal Ripken and NKB and who reside within the authorized boundaries, or as otherwise authorized to participate pursuant to Cal Ripken rules, shall be eligible to participate, but shall have no rights, in the management or the property of NKB.
(A) A player who moves into the league boundaries after team assignments shall be added to a team roster with the approval of the respective League Vice President and Player Agent.
(B) All player members will be responsible for participating in at least one fund-raiser each year.
(C) All players are responsible for participating in practices, games, and other team activities. Failure to participate may result in removal from the team. Missing three consecutive games or seven practices may be grounds for a manager to remove a player from his/her roster. However, any player who misses practices or games because of injury, illness or family crisis is not subject to removal.
(D) All players will wear the complete uniform as provided by the league, provided by the team, or determined by the respective Manager in all games. This will include a hat, shirt and pants. Headbands, barrettes and other jewelry should not be worn during practices or games as these items are considered to be unsafe.
3.02 Parent Member
A parent member is a parent or guardian of a player member. All parent members will be responsible for:
(A) Seeing that the player member is at team functions.
(B) Assisting the player member in participation in the league fundraiser.
(C) Cooperating with team managers and coaches.
(D) Attending the Parent Meeting.
3.03 Volunteer Members
Any adult that is interested in furthering the objectives of NKB.
3.04 Member Requirements
Parents, relatives, friends and other fans are expected to limit their expressions of interest to positive comments and encouragement to all players, coaches, and umpires. The Umpire(s) or any Board member should deal with negativity instantly. A Code of Conduct is available on the web site. The use of tobacco or alcoholic beverages in any form is strictly prohibited on the playing field, benches, bleachers, and dugout areas. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at the park during practices or games. (Exception: If a NKB team is playing at a venue that routinely sells alcoholic beverages, those beverages are allowed only by sale at that venue.) Any substantive complaints concerning the behavior of a League Official, Manager, Coach or Parent should be submitted in writing to the President of the League or the respective League Vice President. The Board shall review all written complaints and may provide a written response.
3.05 Finances
Unless granted an exemption by the President for good cause shown, all players in the league shall participate in at least one NKB fund raising event. The NKB Board is the only official body that has the authority to make any financial commitments or fund raising decisions.
3.06 Managers
League Managers may be any adult 21 years or older. Anyone wishing to become a manager must complete an application, be subject to a background check and be interviewed by the respective League Committee or Manager Selection Committee as applicable. Applicants should have the ability to teach and motivate young children and have a working knowledge of baseball.
3.07 Inclement Weather
NKB will follow Babe Ruth's inclement weather rules. The Player Agent or his designee will reschedule games that are canceled. If lightning occurs, the Umpire and coaches will clear the field regardless of the circumstances of the game. Play will resume no sooner than 20 minutes after the last time lightning was seen.
3.08 End of Year Reports
At the conclusion of the season, each respective League Vice President will provide a report to the Board summarizing the respective league’s activities and present any problems that were encountered during the year. The report should include any recommended rule changes. The NKB Board of Directors is the only official body that can make official rule changes.
ARTICLE 4 - FEES
Registration fees as set by the Board shall be assessed as a prerequisite for a player member to play annually. Full or partial scholarships may be made available under appropriate circumstances, as determined by the President.
ARTICLE 5 - OFFICERS
5.00 Requirements
All officers and Board members shall be at least 21 years of age. All officers and Board members shall support all bylaws, rules and regulations of NKB and attend all Board meetings. The following chart sets forth the authorized positions on the Board of Directors:
Northern Kentucky Baseball Association
Board of Directors
VOTING NON-VOTING
President Past President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Vice-President Players, Fields and Scheduling
Vice-President Major Division 11U-12U
Vice-President Minor Division 9U-10U
Vice-President Machine Pitch Division 7U-8U
Vice-President Rookie Machine Pitch 5 Division U-6U
Vice President T-Ball Division 4U-5U
Vice-President Equipment/Uniforms
Vice-President Sponsors/Fundraisers
Vice-President Web Site and Communications
Vice-President Umpires
Vice-President Team Administrators
5.01 President
The League President shall have a minimum of one year of service on the Board of Directors. The President is elected for a period of one year, but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
1) The President is the chief administrative officer of the League. He/She is responsible for conducting NKB in strict conformity to the policies, principles, rules and regulations of this League and Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball as agreed to under the conditions of its charter.
2) Exercises general authority and supervision over all functions of the League; however, specific authority is delegated to specific Board members, other volunteers and hired agents.
3) Meets with each new board member to review their responsibilities.
4) Calls each meeting and prepares the agenda. Presides over each Board meeting. In the event of his/her absence, the President will notify the League Vice-President and provide the agenda so they can preside over the meeting. The President will be responsible for adding to a meeting agenda any item that is deemed significant by any member of the Board of Directors.
5) The President is the officer with whom Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball Headquarters maintains contact. He/She or designee will represent the League in all meetings of the local, state or national organization.
6) Completes and returns the application required to renew the League Charter each year. This shall be accomplished prior to February 1st each year.
7) He/She is the only officer authorized to speak for the League or sign letters written in the name of the League or on League stationery. The President May delegate this authority as necessary.
8) Authorizes and approves all expenditures by reviewing invoices and cosigning all checks over $100.00.
9) Oversees the general conduct of all officers, managers and coaches and ensures that they are performing their duties accordingly. Informs the Board if someone is not performing their duties as required or their conduct is inappropriate.
10) The President is a voting member of the Board of Directors but votes only to break a tie vote, unless the vote is required of all Board members.
11) At the January meeting, submits, along with the Treasurer, the annual budget for approval of the Board.
5.02 Vice President
The League Vice President is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
1) In the absence of the President, presides over the NKB meetings.
2) Coordinates NKB’s fund raising project. This includes the following duties:
a. Selection of a project(s) to be decided by a committee formed by the
League Vice President, Vice President of Sponsors/Fund Raisers and at least one other Board member. The committee decision shall be presented to the Board for approval.
b. Presents approved fund raising project to the Vice President of each division.
c. Coordinates collection of fund raising money with respective Team Administrators.
d. Purchases and presents gifts to individuals that meet or exceed the goals as specified by the committee.
3) The League Vice-President is responsible for administration of the insurance program for all players, managers, etc. Receives bids, provides detailed information for prospective bidders and supervises contract agreements and any other matters pertaining to insurance.
4) Obtains bids from two photographers to take team and individual pictures on "picture day". Submits recommendation to the Board for final approval. Establishes dates for respective league team pictures and coordinates the scheduling with respective team moms. The League may receive income from the photographer but will not be involved in handling payments to the photographer.
5) The League Vice-President may call special meetings for the Board of Directors.
5.03 Secretary
The Secretary is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
1) Presides over meetings in the absence of the President, Vice-President, and Treasurer. The Secretary shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Directors, in addition to the following duties:
2) Keeps the minutes of all general membership meetings and of the Board of Directors meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose.
3) Sees that all notices of meetings are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law.
4) Serves as the custodian of the corporate records.
5) Performs all duties that a secretary would ordinarily perform including typing letters, rosters, Bylaws, etc.
6) Serves as the custodian of the By Laws including certification of any new amendments adopted in accordance with Article 19.
7) Responsible for receiving and distributing mail to other Board members on a timely basis.
5.04 Treasurer
The Treasurer is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
1) Presides over meetings in the absence of the President and Vice President and perform such duties as may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Directors, in addition to the following duties:
2) Deposits funds of the corporation in such bank, or banks, as the Board of Directors shall designate. Generally weekly deposits shall be made, beginning with registration sign up fees and concluding with Fall Ball. The Treasurer may delegate this function as necessary.
3) Endorses for deposit or collection all checks and notes payable to the corporation or its order.
4) Records all funds received in a cash receipts journal.
5) Co-signs along with the President, all checks over $100.00 drawn on the account of the corporation.
6) Presents all League financial records to the independent auditor.
7) Records all disbursements in a cash disbursement journal.
8) Reconciles bank statements monthly to assure that the cash balance in the corporate check register and records match the cash balance on the bank statement.
9) Prepares a financial report to be given at each of the regular meetings of the Board of Directors.
10) Prepares an annual operating budget in cooperation with the President to be presented at the January meeting of the Board of Directors.
11) Files Form 990 before January 1st of each year with the Internal Revenue Service to be accomplished by the outgoing Treasurer.
12) Prepares a statement of receipts and disbursements at the end of each fiscal year.
13) Files annual sales tax reports to the State Department of Revenue prior to October 20th.
14) Performs all duties that a treasurer would ordinarily perform.
5.05 Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
The Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling is elected for a period one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
Performs such duties as may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Directors in addition to the following duties:
1) Assists the President in establishing and maintaining the eligibility of player personnel. Cal Ripken Regulations and NKB require each candidate to present acceptable proof of age prior to player selection.
2) Supervises League sign-ups, try-outs, and player selection. Ensures the completion of the internet sign up application.
3) Prepares the Major, Minor, Machine Pitch, Rookie Machine Pitch and T-Ball division playing schedules and pre-season and regular season practice schedules. Reschedules games as necessary. As appropriate, the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling may assign the responsibility for completing the practice and game schedules to a designated representative of the Major, Minor, Machine Pitch, Rookie Machine Pitch and T-Ball Divisions.
4) Maintains records of Players not selected from which player replacements may be selected.
5) Maintains all team and player records of player releases and replacements.
6) Submits rosters of each team showing name, address, and birth date of each player to Babe Ruth Headquarters within seven (7) days before the first regularly scheduled game.
7) Reports to Babe Ruth Headquarters replacements of players after submission of team rosters.
8) Supervises selection of the league’s All-Star teams.
9) Serves with the President on a committee to rule on all protested games.
10) Prepares the practice and game schedule for Fall Ball and assigns players to teams for all Fall Ball leagues.
5.06 Vice President of the Major Division
The Vice President of the Major Division is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected. The individual should have adequate knowledge of the game of baseball and should be thoroughly familiar with the purposes of the Major Division Program.
Responsibilities
1) Chairs the Major Division Committee. Shall attend all NKB Board meetings or appoint a representative.
2) Selects suitable managers for the teams after reviewing their qualifications.
3) Meets with the NKB Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling after registrations have been closed to determine the number of eligible players available to establish teams for the Major League.
4) With the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling, fairly assigns players to each team that has not met the minimum number of players requirement. Once the teams are established, team rosters will be provided to the approved Managers.
5) Coordinates with the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling the practice and game schedule and provides the information to the NKB Board of Directors.
6) Serves as the Chief Liaison Officer between the Major Division and the NKB Board of Directors. Coordinates requests for equipment, insurance, and registration fees collection, etc., with the appropriate NKB League Officers. Fund raising programs will be coordinated directly with the NKB Vice President.
7) Establishes, in coordination with the NKB President, a date for the preseason Coaches Meeting. The two will preside at that meeting.
8) Fills all Major Division Committee positions.
5.07 Vice President of the Minor Division
The Vice President of the Minor Division is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected. The individual should have adequate knowledge of the game of baseball and should be thoroughly familiar with the purposes of the Minor Division Program.
Responsibilities
1) Chairs the Minor Division Committee. Shall attend all NKB Board meetings or appoint a representative.
2) Selects suitable managers for the teams after reviewing their qualifications.
3) Meets with the NKB Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling after registrations have been closed to determine the number of eligible players available to establish teams for the Minor Division.
4) With the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling, fairly assigns players to each team that has not met the minimum number of players requirement. Once the teams are established, team rosters will be provided to the approved Managers.
5) Coordinates with the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling the practice and game schedule and provides the information to the NKB Board of Directors.
6) Serves as the Chief Liaison Officer between the Minor Division and the NKB Board of Directors. Coordinates requests for equipment, insurance, and registration fees collection, etc., with the appropriate NKB League Officers. Fund raising programs will be coordinated directly with the NKB Vice President.
7) Establishes, in coordination with the NKB President, a date for the preseason Coaches Meeting. The two will preside at that meeting.
8) Fills all Minor Division Committee positions.
5.08 Vice President for Machine Pitch Division
The Vice President of the Machine Pitch Division is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected. The individual should have adequate knowledge of the game of baseball and should be thoroughly familiar with the purposes of the Machine Pitch Division Program.
Responsibilities
1) Chairs the Machine Pitch Division Committee. Shall attend all NKB Board meetings or appoint a representative.
2) Selects suitable managers for the teams after reviewing their qualifications.
3) Meets with the NKB Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling to determine the number of eligible players and establishes the number of teams for the year.
4) With the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling, fairly assigns players to each team based on the player's skills assessment scores. Once the teams are established, team rosters will be provided to the approved Managers.
5) Coordinates with the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling the practice and game schedule of all games and provides the information to the NKB Board of Directors.
6) Serves as the Chief Liaison Officer between the Machine Pitch Division and the NKB Board of Directors. Coordinates requests for equipment, insurance, and registration fees collection, etc., with the appropriate NKB League Officers. Fund raising programs will be coordinated directly with the NKB Vice President.
7) Establishes, in coordination with the NKB President, a date for the preseason Coaches Meeting. The two will preside at that meeting.
8) Fills all Machine Pitch Division Committee positions.
9) Oversees Fall Ball for the Machine Pitch Division.
5.09 Vice President for Rookie Machine Pitch Division
The Vice President of the Rookie Machine Pitch Division is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected. The individual should have adequate knowledge of the game of baseball and should be thoroughly familiar with the purposes of the Rookie Machine Pitch Division Program.
Responsibilities
1) Chairs the Rookie Machine Pitch Division Committee. Shall attend all NKB Board meetings or appoint a representative.
2) Selects suitable managers for the teams after reviewing their qualifications.
3) Meets with the NKB Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling to determine the number of eligible players and establishes the number of teams for the year.
4) With the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling, fairly assigns players to each team based on the player's skills assessment scores. Once the teams are established, team rosters will be provided to the approved Managers.
5) Coordinates with the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling the practice and game schedule of all games and provides the information to the NKB Board of Directors.
6) Serves as the Chief Liaison Officer between the Rookie Machine Pitch Division and the NKB Board of Directors. Coordinates requests for equipment, insurance, and registration fees collection, etc., with the appropriate NKB League Officers. Fund raising programs will be coordinated directly with the NKB Vice President.
7) Establishes, in coordination with the NKB President, a date for the preseason Coaches Meeting. The two will preside at that meeting.
8) Fills all Rookie Machine Pitch Division Committee positions.
9) Oversees Fall Ball for the Rookie Machine Pitch Division.
5.10 Vice President for T-Ball Division
The Vice President of the T-Ball Division is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected. The individual should have adequate knowledge of the game of baseball and should be thoroughly familiar with the purposes of the T-Ball Division Program.
Responsibilities
1) Chairs the T-Ball Division Committee. Shall attend all NKB Board meetings or appoint a representative.
2) Selects suitable managers for the teams after reviewing their qualifications.
3) Meets with the NKB Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling to determine the number of eligible players and establishes the number of teams for the year.
4) With the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling, fairly assigns players to each team based on the player's skills assessment scores. Once the teams are established, team rosters will be provided to the approved Managers.
5) Coordinates with the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling the practice and game schedule of all games and provides the information to the NKB Board of Directors.
6) Serves as the Chief Liaison Officer between the T-Ball League and the NKB Board of Directors. Coordinates requests for equipment, insurance, and registration fees collection, etc., with the appropriate NKB League Officers. Fund raising programs will be coordinated directly with the NKB Vice President.
7) Establishes, in coordination with the NKB President, a date for the preseason Coaches Meeting. The two will preside at that meeting.
8) Fills all T-Ball Division Committee positions.
9) Oversees Fall Ball for the T-Ball Division.
5.11 Vice President for Equipment & Uniforms
The Vice President for Equipment & Uniforms is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected. This person must have a general knowledge of baseball equipment and more specifically knowledge relating to safety requirements. Emphasis should be on the ability to select the best buy with the idea of quality vs. cost analysis in mind.
Responsibilities:
(A) Equipment:
1) Inspects each team’s uniforms and equipment along with the Vice-President of each Division to determine condition. This will include the Major Division, Minor Division, Machine Pitch Division, Rookie Machine Pitch Division and T-Ball equipment. Using the authorized equipment lists establishes the replacement equipment needed to ensure all authorized equipment will be available and in good condition.
2) Establishes a total list of requirements from 1. above. Contacts at least three sporting goods suppliers. Gets bids from the suppliers on those items and will select the lowest bid. Baseballs will be purchased in a single lot from the lowest bidder. All bids shall be submitted to the Board for approval of allotment and payment. Baseballs must be available by March 1st.
3) Replaces damaged or faulty team equipment throughout the season. An inspection of such equipment must be made prior to replacement.
4) Purchases the required uniform patches for placement on all new uniforms prior to April 1st.
5) Using the information from the inspection, the scheduled games, equipment bids, etc. prepares a detailed budget for the year, indicating quantities, prices, etc. This will be coordinated with the League Treasurer and President and ready for presentation to the Board at the January Board Meeting.
6) After approval of the budget, equipment will be purchased so as to complete the authorized equipment for each team. This equipment will be in the equipment bags in time for the first game.
7) Maintains an adequate supply of game baseballs at all times. Supplies game baseballs to the coaches prior to the start of the season.
8) At the conclusion of the season, any Manager, not returning to manage the following year, will provide all equipment and uniforms to the Vice President for Equipment & Uniforms.
9) Purchases the shirts and other equipment as needed for Fall Ball.
(B) Uniforms:
1) Determines which teams are getting league supplied uniforms prior to March 1st.
2) Obtains 3 bids for league supplied uniforms. Submits recommendation to the Board for final approval for the uniform company.
3) Orders league supplied uniforms and distributes them to the team Manager no later than March 20th.
4) Purchases All Star team shirts and caps.
Authorized Team Equipment List
| |
Major |
Minor |
Machine |
Rookie Machine |
T-Ball |
| Catcher's Mitt |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
|
| Chest Protector |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
|
| Shin Guards |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
|
| Catcher's Mask |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
|
| Helmets |
4 Each |
4 Each |
4 Each |
4 Each |
4 Each |
| Equipment Bag |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
|
| First Aid Kit |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
| Batting T |
|
|
|
1 Each |
1 Each |
| Baseballs |
2 Dozen |
2 Dozen |
2 Dozen |
1 Dozen |
1 Dozen |
| Bases |
1 Set |
1 Set |
1 Set |
1 Set |
1 Set |
| Pitching Machine |
|
|
1 Each |
1 Each |
|
| Ball Bucket |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
1 Each |
5.12 Vice President for Sponsors/Fund Raisers
The Vice President for Sponsors/Fund Raisers is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of the Vice President of Sponsors are to pursue new sponsors as required and to act as the League’s contact with all present sponsors.
Specifically he/she will:
1) Actively seeks out sponsors for the NKB league.
2) Collects sponsor fees, prepares and presents sponsor certificates upon receipt of funds. Sponsor fees are outlined in the league fundraising brochure. Sponsor fees will be set and approved by the Board annually. All sponsor fees are to be paid prior to April 1.
3) Invites sponsors to opening games and other league activities to develop closer relationships with them.
4) Serves on the Fund raising committee.
5) Works with Vice President of Web Site and Communications to list sponsors on the banner ads.
5.13 Vice President of Web Site and Communications
The Vice President of Web Site and Communications is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected. The Communications Vice President shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. Responsibilities
1) Generally responsible for the advertising functions of the League. Using public media as to adequately cover such functions.
2) Works with the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling to keep the League community informed of all actions such as: Sign-ups, Try-outs, Tournaments, Fundraisers, Parents Night, etc.
3) Maintains the NKB web site, keeping all information up to date.
4) Prepares fliers to be distributed within the League Boundaries. These fliers will indicate League Boundaries, Required Information, Fees, Dates, and Locations of Sign-ups and Try-outs.
5) Responsible for coordinating Opening Day ceremonies for each league. The President shall approve plans for these ceremonies.
6) Responsible for monitoring the web site statistics for the Major, Minor and Machine Pitch Divisions. Batting statistics are required for Major, Minor and Machine Pitch Divisions. Pitching statistics are required for Major and Minor Divisions. Statistics are required for All Star Team selections.
7) Responsible for coordinating volunteers for information distribution to schools and set up displays around Northern Kentucky.
5.14 Past President
The Past President shall be a non-voting board position occupied by the immediate past president of NKB. The duty of the Past President shall be to assist the sitting President in performance or his/her responsibilities.
5.15 Vice President of Umpires
The Vice President of Umpires is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
1) Recommends to the Board the Umpire fees for each budget year (January 1st of each year).
2) Communicates with the umpire coordinator any and all situations with the umpire staff.
3) Meets with the umpire coordinator prior to the start of the season to review NKB Rules, Cal Ripken Rules and Baseball Rules to ensure standardization of enforcement.
4) Umpires may be selected from adults of 18 years of age or older who have been certified by the League or by KHSAA.
5) Umpires shall:
i. Enforce all NKB Rules and Regulations regarding baseball play as follows:
1. Conduct of Players, Managers, Coaches and Spectators.
2. Substitution.
3. Pitching Eligibility.
4. Field Decorum.
ii. Arrive at the game site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
iii. All umpires must wear uniforms.
(7) The Vice President of Umpires and/or the League President may dismiss an umpire who fails to perform their duties as assigned.
5.16 Vice President of Team Administrators
The Vice President of Team Administrators is elected for a period of one year but may succeed himself/herself if re-elected.
Responsibilities
- Contact Managers and Coaches prior to the start of the season to select a Team Administrator for each team.
- Hold a Team Administrator meeting to discuss responsibilities of the Team Administrator position. Meeting to be held no later than March 15 of each year.
- Responsibilities would include but not be limited to:
- Team communications.
- Uniforms
- Team/Individual photo day.
- Fund raising for your team.
- Fund raising for the league (one time event).
- League signups at elementary schools and various locations.
- Team web page updates.
- Photos.
- Team events.
- Dugout management.
5.17 Manager and Coach
(A) Requirements
1) Each new Manager shall be approved by a three-fourths majority vote of the entire Board of Directors (See Article 7.06). Managers must be at least 21 years of age and Coaches must be at least 18 years of age. Both Manager and Coach should be of excellent character with high moral standards and integrity. Knowledge of baseball is secondary to the ability to lead his/her players.
2) At the first meeting of the Board of Directors in August of each year, the performance of each Manager shall be reviewed and discussed openly by the Board of Directors. At the first meeting of the Board of Directors in September of each year, the Board shall vote by secret ballot to either retain each Manager for the following year or to dismiss the Manager. A Manager shall be retained for the following year unless a three-fourths majority of the entire Board of Directors (as defined in Article 7.06) vote to dismiss the Manager.
3) The President of the League is responsible for collecting all votes (including absentees) and along with the Vice President, counting the results and making only the results known to the Board
4) At no time shall the President or Vice President communicate to any individual or group the actual vote count except any Manager wishing to know his/her individual vote count may inquire to the President within 10 days for his/her results. After 10 days the President shall not communicate to any Manager his/her vote count.
5) Each Manager is allowed three coaches who must be approved prior to each season by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
6) If the Manager decides not to return for the next season, the resignation should be submitted to the Board in writing.
(B) Responsibilities
The main responsibility of the Manager and/or Coach is to organize and conduct his team in manners, objectives and principles as outlined by these Bylaws. In addition, he shall do the following:
1) Familiarize himself with his players’ background. He should know his players and their families as much as possible.
2) Use sound judgment in all areas with the players’ safety, health and welfare being of utmost concern.
3) Call a special meeting of the parents of his players and inform them of League objectives and goals. He should also generally explain his philosophies and methods at this meeting.
4) Attend all Board meetings.
5.18 Selection of New Major, Minor, Machine Pitch, Rookie Machine Pitch and T-Ball Managers and Assistant Coaches for all Divisions
Each nominee for the position of Major Division, Minor Division, Machine Pitch Division, Rookie Machine Pitch Division and T-Ball Manager will be required to complete an application (See Exhibit 2) for that position and submit to the Vice President of the respective Division prior to being considered by the Board. The Vice President from each respective League will recommend applicants to the Board of Directors for approval by a majority vote. In addition, the Board should review and approve individuals requesting to become assistant coaches prior to the start of the season.
5.19 Standards of Field Decorum
1) The actions of Players, Managers, Coaches, Umpires and League Officials must be above reproach.
2) Uniformed Players and Bat Boys/Girls, News Photographers, Managers, Coaches and Umpires are the only individuals who shall be permitted within the confines of the playing field just prior to and during games.
3) Except for the Batter, Base Runners, the Player on Deck and Coaches at first and third bases, all players shall be in their dugouts or in the bullpen when a team is at bat.
4) When a team is on defense, all Players shall be in their dugouts or in the bullpen.
5) A Manager shall not leave the bench or dugout except to confer with a Player or an Umpire.
ARTICLE 6. - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6.01 General Powers
The Board of Directors shall manage the business and affairs of the corporation. In the management of the business and affairs, the Board of Directors is hereby vested with all the powers possessed by the corporation itself, so far as this delegation of authority is not inconsistent with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Articles of Incorporation or with these Bylaws. The Board of Directors has the power to authorize the Corporation’s President to execute all legal instruments of every kind and nature on behalf of the corporation, including notes, leases, conveyances, contracts and all other legal instruments. The Board of Directors has the power to adopt all local rules governing the operation of NKB, Cal Ripken and any other activities involving the corporation, which are not inconsistent with its rules and regulations. All official playing rules and regulations published by Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc. shall be binding on the corporation unless amended by local rules adopted by the corporation’s Board of Directors.
6.02 Elections
The Board of Directors shall be nominated in accordance with Article 8.02 and shall be elected by the sitting Board of Directors. In the event that there is more than 1 candidate for a Non Managerial Voting Board of Directors position, each candidate that submits an application to the nominating committee shall have the opportunity to present a brief (no more than 5 minutes) presentation at the Board Meeting (generally the last meeting of the regular season) where the election takes place, expressing his/her reasons for seeking the position. Unopposed candidates may be approved by voice vote. Otherwise, votes will be secret but all votes will be read aloud. A sitting board member may not vote in the election for a position for which he/she is a candidate. The candidate receiving the most votes shall be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the sitting President shall vote to break the tie. If the contested election is for President, the sitting Vice-President shall refrain from voting. However, in the event of a tie, the sitting Vice President shall vote to break the tie.
6.03 Membership
The Board of Directors shall consist of all duly elected Officers of the Corporation. Each member of the Board of Directors shall hold office for the term for which he/she is elected or until his/her successor shall have been appointed or elected, unless dismissed by majority vote of the entire Board.
6.04 Manner of Acting
The act of the majority of the members of the Board of Directors present at a meeting (either in-person or telephonically) at which a quorum is present or via other forums (i.e. electronic mail submissions; etc.) shall be the act of the Board of Directors unless otherwise designated in these Bylaws.
6.05 Method of Voting
(A) All voting will be conducted by voice or show of hands or by electronic mail submissions except, if requested, seconded and approved by the Board, voting on a specific issue may be completed by secret ballot.
(B) The Board shall only accept absentee voting if made in writing to the President prior to the selected time of the meeting.
(C) Article 7.05 and 7.06 addresses the definitions of different methods of voting.
6.06 Vacancies
Any vacancies occurring in the Board of Directors may be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors for the unexpired term of the vacancy.
6.07 Past Interpretations
Past interpretations by previous Boards as to the meaning of any provisions contained in these By Laws may be considered as persuasive, but are not binding on the present Board.
ARTICLE 7 - MEETINGS AND QUORUM
7.01 Regular Meetings
The Board of Directors shall generally meet on a monthly basis at such places as may be designated in a notice by the President from the Secretary. In person attendance is preferred; however, participation may take place telephonically.
7.02 Special Meetings/Electronic Votes
Special meetings of the Board of Directors or electronic votes on specific matters may be called by or at the request of the President or any three (3) Board members. Special meetings shall be held at such places as may be designated in a notice by the President from the Secretary. The notice of a special meeting or electronic vote on specific matters must designate the matters to be considered at such special meeting or via electronic vote. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent new matters to be considered at a special meeting if the members of the Board approve by voice vote the new matters so considered.
7.03 Notice of Meetings
The Secretary should provide notice of Board meetings either in writing or verbally at least three (3) days in advance of said meeting. Any member of the Board may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of a member or telephonic participation of the Board at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a member of the Board attends a meeting or participates telephonically for the expressed purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
7.04 Quorum
A majority of the occupied positions of the Board of Directors, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting or via other forums (i.e., electronic mail submissions; etc.) of the Board of Directors unless otherwise stipulated in these Bylaws.
7.05 Majority Vote
A majority vote whenever called for means a majority of the quorum present or the majority of the occupied positions of the Board of Directors if submitted electronically.
7.06 Vote of the Entire Board
Notwithstanding any other provision of these bylaws to the contrary, when these bylaws require a vote of “the entire board” or “entire Board of Directors” at least seventy-five (75%) of the occupied positions of the Board of Directors must vote on the issue at a meeting at which a quorum is present or via other forums (e.g., electronic mail submissions). To be countered toward this number an absent Board Member must vote through their Representative as dictated by the bylaws or an absentee ballot, but the absent Board Member shall not count toward a quorum.
ARTICLE 8. - COMMITTEES
8.01 Membership
Spouses or relatives shall not both serve as members on any committee.
8.02 Standing Committees
(A) Nominating Committee
A nominating committee will be organized for the purpose of soliciting and presenting candidates each year for the Non-Managerial Board positions. This will be a standing committee that is formed automatically and shall consist of the following Board members:
1) Vice President
2) Major Division Vice President
3) Minor Division Vice President
4) Machine Pitch Division Vice President
5) Rookie Machine Pitch Division Vice President
6) T-Ball Division Vice President
7) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
8) Two Managers from any Division selected by all of the Division
Managers. No Manager shall serve consecutive years.
(A) All current members shall be contacted to determine status for the following year.
(B) All new candidates shall submit an application to any member of the nominating committee.
(C) This committee will solicit feedback from the general membership, compile a list of the candidates and present them to the board for consideration near the conclusion of the regular season.
(B) Manager Selection Committee
This is a committee chaired by the President for filling Manager vacancies. This committee will review each prospective Manager's application and hold face-to face interviews with each. Recommendations for all qualified applicants will then be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board will then decide whether to vote to fill the vacancies or to hold another session of interviews, to be held in front of the entire Board. If a second session of interviews is to be held, the process shall be chaired by the President who shall act as moderator and run the interview process. After all applicants have been interviewed the voting process can begin; a 3/4 majority is required to approve a new Manager.
Composition of this committee will include:
1) President
2) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
3) Vice President
4) Two Managers from any Division selected by all of the Division
Managers. No Manager shall serve consecutive years.
(C) Protest Committee
A protest committee will review any valid protest where the Cal Ripken rules for protesting a game have been met. This committee is applicable for each league except T-Ball where protests are not permitted. The composition of this committee will include:
1) President
2) The Vice President for the respective Division
3) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
(D) Registration Committee
The Registration Committee shall be formed at the December Board meeting to facilitate the orderly and complete registration of all players for the upcoming Spring and Fall Ball seasons. The composition of this committee will include:
1) President
2) Vice President for each Division
3) Vice President
4) Secretary
5) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
6) Vice President for Communications
7) Any other member of the Board of Directors stating a willingness to serve on the committee.
ARTICLE 9 – AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern this organization in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws. The President shall be responsible for the above at all Board meetings.
ARTICLE 10 – LEAGUE YEAR AND SEASON
10.01 League Year and Season
The League Year and season shall begin on October 1st each year and end on September 30th of the following year.
ARTICLE 11 – FINANCIAL POLICY
11.01 Responsibility
The Board of Directors shall have final authority in all matters pertaining to the finances of the Corporation.
11.02 Common Treasury
The Board of Directors shall place all income in a common treasury, directing the expenditure of it in such manner as will permit no individual or team to have an advantage over other individuals or teams in any matter. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the acceptance of funds donated for a designated purpose and the expenditure of those funds shall be restricted to the designated purpose.
11.03 Independent Financial Review
No later than December 31 of each year, the President and the Treasurer shall arrange for, and present to the Board of Directors, an independent third party review of the League’s financial activities and condition for the immediately preceding fiscal year.
ARTICLE 12 - ALL STAR TEAM SELECTION
12.01 Player Nomination
NKB League shall be represented by 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 year old All Star Teams. Each county in the NKB boundaries will have an All Star Team at each of these age levels. Each of the All Star Teams within the NKB boundaries will participate in the District Tournament. From the District Tournament the winner of each age group will advance to the State Tournament. In some cases the State allows the top two teams to advance, in this case the top two teams from NKB will advance.
12.02 Selection Date
The date for the 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 year old All Star Team Selection will be determined by the Board of Directors.
12.03 Player Selection
(A) The Vice President of Web Site and Communications will consolidate a list of players by county and add the statistics that have been compiled. The final consolidated lists shall be given to each Manager no later than two (2) days prior to the All Star selection meeting.
(B) Generally, the only persons authorized to be present at the All-Star selection are: League President, Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling, Managers, (or their qualified representatives). The following method shall be used to select players for all the All Star Teams:
1) The Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling will conduct the vote with the Players and Coaches for the All Star teams. The selection shall be made from the entire list of eligible players by county. Each Player and Coach shall select the names of thirteen (13) players he feels are best qualified to play on the All-Star Team. Players and Coaches may not vote for their own team members. Player's votes will be aggregated and reduced to equal one (1) vote for the thirteen players receiving the most votes for the 11 & 12 year olds only. Coach's votes will be aggregated and reduced to equal one (1) vote for the thirteen. Players receiving the most votes. The vote will be included in the first round vote at the All-Star selection meeting.
2) Each Manager will submit a list to the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling from each age group upon arrival at the selection meeting. It shall include the names of the thirteen (13) Players he feels are best qualified to play on the All-Star team. (See Article 16.05 below). The players cannot be from their own team.
3) The names on the Players, Coaches, and Managers lists will be read and votes recorded on a board for all to see.
4) The top scoring 13 players in each county will be selected for that county’s All Star team.
12.04 All Star Managers
(A) All Star Managers or Coaches selection should come from the approved Major League Manager & Coaches.
(B) The Manager with the best win-loss record from each county will have his choice of All Star teams he prefers to manage.
(C) The Manager with the second best record from each county will have the second choice, and shall continue in order of League finish. In the event of a tie in the overall win-loss record, head to head competition will be used. In the event an additional tiebreaker is required, a coin flip will be used. Except under extraordinary circumstances, major league managers shall not decline the opportunity to manage an All Star team.
12.05 All Star Eligibility
(A) 9 year olds can play on the 10-year-old All Stars only if voted on.
(B) 11 year olds can play on the 12-year-old All Stars.
ARTICLE 13 - MAJOR DIVISION
13.01 Purpose
The purpose of the Major Division is to provide the opportunity for all eligible boys and girls within the League boundaries to play baseball, gain experience and have fun.
13.02 Organizational Structure
(A) The Major Division Vice President is a voting member of the Board of Directors. Article 5.06 includes the job responsibilities for the Major Division Vice President.
(B) The Major Division Committee shall govern the Major Division. The Major Division Committee members shall oversee the daily operations of the Major Division consistent with the guidelines set forth by the NKB Board of Directors. The members are:
1) Major Division Vice President
2) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
3) Three (3) adult representatives as appointed by the Major Division Vice President.
13.03 Major Division Team Selection
(A) The number of teams and Division format shall be left up to the Major Division Vice President and the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling. The format shall be presented and approved by the Board.
(B) Following the regular season, a tournament will be played, format to be determined by the Major Division Vice President.
ARTICLE 14 - MINOR DIVISION
14.01 Purpose
The purpose of the Minor Division is to provide the opportunity for all eligible boys and girls within the League boundaries to play baseball, gain experience and have fun.
14.02 Organizational Structure
(A) The Minor Division Vice President is a voting member of the Board of Directors. Article 5.06 includes the job responsibilities for the Minor Division Vice President.
(B) The Minor Division Committee shall govern the Minor Division. The Minor Division Committee members shall oversee the daily operations of the Minor Division consistent with the guidelines set forth by the NKB Board of Directors. The members are:
1) Minor Division Vice President
2) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
3) Three (3) adult representatives as appointed by the Minor Division Vice President.
14.03 Minor Division Team Selection
(A) The number of teams and Division format shall be left up to the Minor Division Vice President and the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling. The format shall be presented and approved by the Board.
(B) Following the regular season, a tournament will be played, format to be determined by the Minor Division Vice President.
ARTICLE 15 – MACHINE PITCH DIVISION
15.01 Purpose
The purpose of the Machine Pitch Division is to provide a natural progression from the Rookie Machine Pitch Division. The Machine Pitch Division gives an opportunity for all eligible boys and girls within the League boundaries to play baseball, gain experience and have fun.
15.02 Organizational Structure
(A) The Machine Pitch Division Vice President is a voting member of the Board of Directors. Article 5.06 includes the job responsibilities for the Machine Pitch Division Vice President.
(B) The Machine Pitch Division Committee shall govern the Machine Pitch Division. The Machine Pitch Division Committee members shall oversee the daily operations of the Machine Pitch Division consistent with the guidelines set forth by the NKB Board of Directors. The members are:
1) Machine Pitch Division Vice President
2) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
3) Three (3) adult representatives as appointed by the Machine Pitch Division Vice President.
15.03 Machine Pitch Division Team Selection
(A) The number of teams and Division format shall be left up to the Machine Pitch Division Vice President and the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling. The format shall be presented and approved by the Board.
(B) Following the regular season, a tournament will be played, format to be determined by the Machine Pitch Division Vice President.
ARTICLE 16 – ROOKIE MACHINE PITCH DIVISION
16.01 Purpose
The purpose of the Rookie Machine Pitch Division is to provide a natural progression from the T Ball Division. The Rookie Machine Pitch Division gives an opportunity for all eligible boys and girls within the League boundaries to play baseball, gain experience and have fun.
16.02 Organizational Structure
(A) The Rookie Machine Pitch Division Vice President is a voting member of the Board of Directors. Article 5.06 includes the job responsibilities for the Rookie Machine Pitch Division Vice President.
(B) The Rookie Machine Pitch Division Committee shall govern the Rookie Machine Pitch Division. The Rookie Machine Pitch Division Committee members shall oversee the daily operations of the Rookie Machine Pitch Division consistent with the guidelines set forth by the NKB Board of Directors. The members are:
1) Rookie Machine Pitch Division Vice President
2) Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling
3) Three (3) adult representatives as appointed by the Rookie Machine Pitch Division Vice President.
16.03 Rookie Machine Pitch Division Team Selection
(A) The number of teams and Division format shall be left up to the Rookie Machine Pitch Division Vice President and the Vice President of Players, Fields and Scheduling. The format shall be presented and approved by the Board.
(B) Following the regular season, a tournament will be played, format to be determined by the Rookie Machine Pitch Division Vice President.
ARTICLE 17 - T-BALL DIVISION
17.01 Purpose
The purpose of the T-Ball Division is to provide the opportunity for all eligible boys and girls within the League boundaries, to play baseball, gain experience and have fun.
17.02 Organizational Structure
(A) The T-Ball Division Vice President is a voting member of the Board of Directors. Article 5.08 contains the job responsibilities of the T- Ball Division Vice President.
(B) The T-Ball Division Committee shall govern the T-Ball Division. The T-Ball Committee members shall oversee the daily operations of the T-Ball Division consistent with the guidelines set forth by the NKB Board of Directors. The members are:
1) Vice President of T-Ball Division
2) Vice President of Players, Fields and Schedules
3) Three (3) adult representatives as appointed by the T-Ball Division Vice President.
17.03 T-Ball League Team Selection
(A) The number of teams and Division format shall be left up to the T-Ball Division Vice President and the Vice President of Players, Fields and Schedules. The format shall be presented and approved by the Board.
(B) Following the regular season, a tournament will be played with the format to be determined by the T-Ball Division Vice President.
(B) One or more select teams may represent the T-Ball Division in post-season tournament play.
ARTICLE 18 – FALL BALL
A Board member shall be appointed/elected by the Board of Directors to oversee Fall Ball. Each respective division Vice President or their designee will be responsible for coordinating Fall Ball for their division(s). The Board should approve the registration fee.
ARTICLE 19 - BYLAW AMENDMENTS
19.01 Votes
Bylaws may be amended at any Board meeting of the organization by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire Board, provided written notice of the proposed revision has been given to each member at least ten (10) days in advance of any meeting. Written notice by mail post marked fourteen (14) days in advance of any meeting is sufficient to satisfy the notice requirement.
19.02 Proper Form of Amendments
(1) These bylaws may not be amended orally. All amendments must be in writing and properly noticed as required in Article 19.01.
(2) The Board may orally amend written amendments before a final vote.
19.03 Passage of an Amendment
Once the Board properly passes an amendment, the Secretary shall attest to its original authenticity by recording the vote count and the date it occurred on the original and fixing his/her signature.
(1) The Secretary shall keep the original with the minutes.
(2) The Secretary shall distribute to all Board members a copy of any new amendments and to any other persons who may request a copy.
19.04 Updating By Laws
(1) The Secretary shall update these By Laws with all amendments newly enacted by the Board every January and distribute the updated set of By Laws to all Board members and any other person requesting a copy in accordance with Article 22.
(2) The Secretary shall sign and date the certification statement at the end of the By Laws each time an update of these By Laws is made.
ARTICLE 20 - AVAILABILITY OF BY LAWS
20.01 Persons Requesting Copies
A copy of these By Laws shall be made available to any person requesting such a copy and are also available of the League website. The Secretary shall see that persons making a proper request receive a copy of these By Laws.
20.02 Copies to Board Members
All Board members shall receive a copy of these By Laws.
