United States Bowling Congress
(USBC)
Article I
Name
The
association is chartered by the United States Bowling Congress. The name of the
organization is the Greater Flint USBC BA.
Article II
Nonprofit Corporation and Charter
1. Provide services
for USBC BA members (men and women only)
2. Adopt
bylaws approved by USBC.
3. Not
enact any bylaws or rules inconsistent with USBC bylaws.
4. Adhere to
Performance Standards and stated requirements as set forth in the USBC
Association Policy Manual.
5. Apply
for renewal of its charter every five years.
Article III
Purpose
The purposes of the association as
stated in the Articles of Incorporation, include, but are not limited to:
1. Providing equal opportunity for all in the sport of
bowling without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, or national
origin.
4. Engaging in any other activities permitted by an
organization classified as tax exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the IRC.
Article IV
Local $ 10.00
State $ 1.00
USBC $ 10.00
The board
may waive all or part of local dues for:
The
association cannot change additional non-dues assessments.
Article V
The board
shall not engage in any acts constituting a conflict of interest. The board’s
duties include but are not limited to:
1. Enforcing
the bylaws.
2. Complying
with the USBC Association Policy Manual.
3. Ensuring
adherence to all USBC Performance Standards.
4. Conducting
championship level competition for its membership constituency: (men and women).
5. Providing education,
training, evaluations, recognition and other services as determined by USBC.
6. Implementing
USBC programs.
7. Selecting/appointing
and evaluating the performance of the Association Manager.
8. Approving
use of membership records.
9. Re-rating
the league average of an association member when there is evidence the bowler’s
average does not represent the bowler’s true ability.
10. Conducting
suspension and reinstatement hearings.
1. A USBC member in good standing of the association at
the time of election and throughout their term.
2. Elected or appointed without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, disability, national origin, or age, other than the minimum
age of 14, unless state laws mandate a specific age, and be reasonably
representative of the membership.
a. Any member
of the board authorized to sign contracts or acting as a signatory on
association accounts must be a minimum age of 18 to meet bonding requirements.
b. A maximum of
three bowling center proprietors may serve on the board at one time. A
proprietor is an individual who is the owner, partner, or corporate officer of
a bowling center or group of bowling centers. Excluded from the definition of
proprietor is an individual who owns 25% or less of the equity shares, or who
is inactive in the management of the bowling center and remains so during a term
as an officer or director.
3. A
candidate for president shall have served at least one term as vice-president
of this board.
4.
A candidate for vice-president shall have served a minimum of one (1)
term as director on the Greater Flint USBC BA board or the former Flint BA
board.
Additional eligibility
requirements, if any, will be developed by the nominating committee to be approved
by the BA membership.
Directors
are elected by a majority vote of the BA membership present and voting, from:
Voting will
be by ballot if there is more than one nominee for each position.
The term
for directors is three (3) years with the exception of the initial election of
directors. There shall be no term limits
imposed on the position of the Director.
The number
of years in a term, the number of terms allowed and a stagger system are
determined by the BA membership.
Stagger system
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Year One |
Year Two |
Year
Three |
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4th
Vice President |
President |
1st
and 2nd Vice Presidents |
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3rd
Vice President |
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Directors
9-12 |
Directors
5-8 |
Directors
1-4 |
a) The president, with board approval
shall fill vacancies in director positions.
b) The board fills vacancies in officer
positions.
Officers
Section
A. President and Vice President
The
officers of this association shall include a president and four (4) vice
presidents.
Officers
are elected by a majority vote of the BA membership, present and voting, from:
Voting will
be by ballot if there is more than one nominee for each position.
The term
for elected officers is three (3) years, not to exceed three years.
The number
of years in a term, the number of terms allowed and a stagger system are
determined by the BA membership.
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a. Presides at
all meetings when the president is absent.
b. Performs
other duties as prescribed by the board or requested by the president.
The Association Manager is:
a. Selected/appointed
by and accountable to the board.
b. Responsible
for implementation of USBC Performance Standards.
c. Acts as the ex officio
non-voting secretary/treasurer of the board or such other officer designation
as required by law and determined by the board.
d. Responsible for other duties
as prescribed by the board and in the USBC Association Policy Manual.
Article VII
Meetings
An Annual
Meeting of the BA membership shall be held at a time and place approved by the
board of directors. (See Article IX, Section D for the time frame for election
of delegates and alternates to the USBC meeting.)
1. Member
Attendance is open to all members. Voting members, officers
and directors must be at least 14 years of age, unless state laws mandate a
specific age.
2. Voice and Vote
The Greater Flint USBC BA membership, voting officers
and directors of this association, at least 14 years of age, unless state laws
mandate a specific age, have voice and vote. Members not meeting the above
stated criteria may attend with voice only. Absentee and proxy voting are not
allowed.
3. Responsibilities:
BA members shall:
1. Adopt bylaws, including local dues amount, up
to the established maximum.
2. Elect officers and directors to the board.
3. Elect delegates and alternates for the USBC
and state annual meetings.
4. Meeting Notice
1. The Greater Flint USBC BA must give written
notice of the meeting which shall be forwarded to the board and league
secretaries, at least 15 days prior to the said meeting.
2. Special meetings may be called by the
president or upon written request of at least three board members.
5. Quorum
40 Members constitute a quorum. The members determine the number.
6. Action
A majority vote of those members, officers and directors
present and voting, at a properly noticed meeting, when a quorum has been
established, is required to take action, unless otherwise provided by law or
these bylaws.
Election of officers/directors requires a majority vote. Election
of delegates and alternates requires a plurality vote. Absentee and proxy
voting are not allowed.
The board
shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be held upon the request of
any board member if a majority of the board approves.
1. Notice.
Written notice for all regular and
special meetings shall be forwarded to the board, which should be at least 15
days prior to the start of a meeting.
2. Quorum. 9 Board members
constitute a quorum. The members determine the number.
3. Action.
A majority vote of the officers and
directors, present and voting, at a properly noticed meeting, when a quorum has
been established, is required to take action, unless otherwise provided by law
or these bylaws. Absentee and proxy voting are not permitted.
The most
recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, governs all
meetings.
Article VIII
Committees
The
association shall have the following Standing Committees: Nominating and
Finance.
1. Nominating Committee. The committee reviews candidates
and prepares slates and publicizes criteria and procedures for the elected
positions for the board and delegates/alternates to state and USBC annual
meetings.
2. Finance
Committee. The committee is responsible for reviewing and monitoring the
annual budget and other financial matters.
The
president may establish other committees, with board approval.
Article IX
Delegates, Alternates
Delegates
and alternates to the USBC annual meeting are elected by plurality vote by
those members present and voting.
1. USBC Annual
Meeting. Delegates
and Alternates must be:
a. Elected by the BA members, officers
and directors.
b.
At least 18 years
of age.
c.
A USBC member in
good standing of the association at the time of election and throughout their
term.
2. State Annual
Meeting. Nominees
must be:
a.
Elected by
the BA members, officers and directors.
b.
At least 14 years
of age.
c.
A USBC member in
good standing of the association at the time of election and throughout their
term.
If a member
is elected to represent more than one association to attend the same meeting,
the first election shall stand and any succeeding election shall be declared
null and void.
A local
association is not eligible to send delegates/alternates if it is declared
delinquent or the USBC has revoked its charter.
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Delegates/alternates
serve for one year, beginning August 1, and are elected by:
1. A slate provided
by the Nominating Committee.
2. Nominations from the floor.
Qualifications must be submitted to the Nominating Committee.
3. Plurality vote. The election
shall be by ballot, except that a voice vote may be taken when the number of
candidates does not exceed the number of positions to be filled.
4. Alternates
shall serve in order of their election.
The election is to be held in compliance with the
USBC or State Annual Meeting requirements at which the delegates will represent
the association.
Vacancies are filled for the un-expired portion of
each term as follows:
If elected
by the members, vacancies are filled by the alternates in the order in which
they were elected. If a vacancy still exists the president fills the vacant
position by appointment.
The
appointee must also meet the same eligibility requirements as elected
positions.
Article X
Amendments
Section A. Procedure
Any member
of the association may submit proposed amendments to these bylaws. The local
association bylaws may be amended at any membership meeting, by a two-thirds
vote of the officers and directors and the BA membership present and voting.
The amendment must be:
1.
Submitted
in writing to the Association Manager or president.
2. Submitted
at least (30) days
(date or number of days to be set by the BA membership, officers and directors)
prior to the meeting when the association is considering the proposal. (See
Section B for Change in Dues.)
Section
B. Change in Dues
Forward a
notice at least 15 days prior to the meeting at which the proposed change is
considered to the Greater Flint USBC BA League Secretaries.
The notice
must:
1. Be in writing.
2. Specify the amount of the change.
3. Specify the reason for the change.
Notification
of any adopted change in dues, and the reason for the change, will be forwarded,
in writing to each Greater USBC BA league secretary.
All
amendments are effective August 1, following adoption, unless otherwise
specified when adopted.
Article XI
Fiscal Year
The fiscal
year of this association is August 1 through July 31.
Article XII
Indemnification
Directors,
officers, and other authorized volunteers, employees or agents shall be
indemnified against claims for personal and individual liability arising in
connection with their positions or service on behalf of the association to the
full extent permitted by law.