ARTICLE 1: PURPOSE
To promote soccer for the youth and adults in the Laingsburg Community.
ARTICLE 2: NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Laingsburg Soccer Club (LSC).
ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be open to all youth (age 16 and up) and adults who want to support soccer in the Laingsburg community.
ARTICLE 4: EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND OFFICERS
1. Description of LSC Board
1.1 The Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as executive council) shall consist of the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer.
1.2 Members at large include Field Maintenance, Field Scheduler, Fundraiser, USSF and AYSO representatives.
1.3 The executive council and members at large shall have the power to make decisions for the Club concerning policy, fundraising, and fund dispersal, managing equipment, and communications about soccer in Laingsburg. The president shall follow Roberts Rules, and shall have the power to appoint committees and delegate responsibilities as deemed necessary to carry out the purpose of the club.
1.4 All members of the Board, including the executive council and Members at Large, serve as community volunteers without remuneration.
2. Board Duties.
2.1 President. Shall call and preside over meetings, and act as official spokesperson for the Laingsburg Soccer Club (LSC).
2.2 Vice President. Shall act in the President's place when the President is absent, and acts as Sports Boosters rep, or appoint someone from the executive council in his place.
2.3 Secretary. Shall keep official minutes of the meetings, keep a file of official correspondence from and to LSC, and maintain a list of current members. Provide minutes for approval in a timely manner.
2.4 Treasurer. Shall be the financial officer of the Club. Shall maintain an independent account for LSC at a local financial establishment and shall make deposits and withdrawals by cash or check for LSC. Shall also keep financial records, and provide a report at each LSC meeting. The Treasurer should schedule an audit in at a minimum odd calendar years.
2.5 Fundraising Chairperson. Shall be responsible for coordination of fundraising activities.
2.6 Members at large are required to send a representative to LSC meeting. The representative from USSF, AYSO, Field maintenance, field scheduler, shall be appointed and approved by the executive council. The absence of a member at large or their representative for 3 consecutive meetings may result in their replacement.
3. Elections
3.1 The executive council shall present a suggested slate of officers for election to the offices of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer at the end of the Laingsburg Community School academic year. Elections will occur at an open meeting of the membership to be held within 4 weeks of the end of the academic year. Nominations will also be accepted from the membership at the open meeting. Election will be by simple majority of the membership present.
4. Meetings.
4.1 Frequency of meetings. The executive council shall meet at least 4 times per year, or more frequently if necessary. All meetings are open and will be publicized in the local newspaper.
4.2 Quorum. 5 or more members of the Executive Council and the Members at Large must be present to conduct official business for LSC. Two members of the Executive Council must be present.
5. Dispersal of funds.
5.1 Requests for funds for less than $200 may be acted upon by the President in consultation with one other officer. The Treasurer shall make the withdrawal from cash reserves or debit the checking account.
5.2 Request for funds for more than $200 may be acted upon by the Laingsburg Soccer Club executive council. A majority shall be required to authorize the treasurer to write a check from LSC accounts.
ARTICLE 5. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAW AMENDMENTS
1. Amendments.
1.1 Amendments or charges to the constitution and bylaws may be offered by any member of the LSC Board. They must be offered in writing, and may be acted upon at any regular meeting of the LSC Board.
1.2 A 2/3 majority vote of the LSC Board shall be required to make changes in the constitution and bylaws.
2. Adoption of constitution and bylaws.
2.1 The constitution and Bylaws of LSC shall go into effect immediately after a 2/3 majority vote taken by the LSC Board.
3. Dissolution of LSC.
3.1 Dissolution may occur by one of the following:
3.1.1 A 2/3 majority vote of the LSC Board.
3.1.2 Failure to hold a LSC meeting within 6 months after the end of an academic year.
4. Dispersal of funds upon dissolution.
4.1 All outstanding debts will be paid.
4.2 The balance will be distributed at the discretion of the LSC board. It is the intention of LSC to distribute the remaining funds to the community needs of a continuing soccer program.