Rules

CLUB BYLAWS
OFFICIAL BYLAWS OF THE WAYNESVILLE TIGERS YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB
Adopted October 1, 2005.

ARTICLE I – NAME and LOCATION

Section 1 - The organization shall be known as Waynesville Tigers Youth Wrestling Club, located in the city of Waynesville, in the state of Missouri.
The club shall be located in Waynesville Missouri, and shall hold practices at a location within 20 miles of the City of Waynesville Missouri.
The Waynesville Tigers shall be a non-profit organization. The Corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in accord with §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any federal tax code.

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

Section 1 - The purpose shall be to engage in any lawful activities authorized Missouri Statutes. The corporation is organized exclusively for educational, religious, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (C) (3) of the internal revenue code.

Section 2 - To increase the awareness and participation in the sport of wrestling in Waynesville. This is accomplished by developing and promoting a basic understanding and appreciation of wrestling on part of both parents and youngsters, and to prepare both for the next levels of wrestling in Waynesville's middle and high school programs.

Section 3 - To supervise, sponsor, and financially assist a disciplined and competitive program of wrestling.

Section 4 - To develop in members, the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, and respect for authority.

ARTICLE III – Policy

Section 1 - It shall be the policy of the Club to conduct its activities so that the physical and moral welfare of the youth, for whose primary benefit it is organized, shall remain paramount, and all matters of policy shall be
determined on that basis.

Section 2 - The Club is not formed for the pecuniary gain or profit of, and no part of the net earnings of the Club shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons; provided, that the Club may pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, make payments and distributions in furtherance of its purposes, and distribute its assets on dissolution in accordance with these By-Laws. No substantial part of the activities of the Club shall be carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. The Club shall not participate or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, the Club shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by a Club described in section 501 (c) (3) and exempt from taxation under section 501 (a) of the
Code, or by a corporation contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) of the Code;

Section 3 - In order to secure suitable and adequate financial backing to carry out the purpose of the Club, it shall be the policy of the Club to permit only such sponsorship as is consistent with the purpose for which the Club is organized and to select sponsors who are interested in the Club solely or principally as a means of contributing

Section 4 - It shall be the policy of the Club that any income received or assets owned, leased or otherwise used by the Club shall be applied only towards the non-profit purposes and objectives for which the Club has been organized.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Any youth age 4 through 14 (except if attending high school) desiring active membership will be registered at the first club activity he attends. Registration of wrestlers younger than age of 4 must have approval of head coach.

Section 2 - Membership in the organization requires payment of an annual membership fee which will be determined by the Board prior to the start of each season; presentation of a copy of the applicant's birth certificate; and completion of the club's membership application and medical forms by a parent or legal guardian.

Section 3 - Membership period shall be from October 1 through April 1st of the following year.

Section 4 - In order to obtain a Coaches Card, you must be with the club prior to the year you are subject to coach.

Section 5 - All coaching staff is subject to a background check.

ARTLCLE V - OFFICERS

Section 1 - The Board shall consist of the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Head Coach, and Assistant Head Coach.

Section 2 - Officer shall be elected annually by a simple majority of those present at an October general meeting, which shall include all current officers, elected Board members-at-large, coaches, and parents of registered wrestlers.

Section 3 - Officers shall hold office until: (a) a successor is duly elected, (b) death or disability, (c) resignation.

Section 4 - Vacancy for any reason shall be filled by appointment of the remaining officers until the next general October meeting.

ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1 - President - The President shall supervise all the club's business affairs, and enforce all the rules of the club. He/she shall preside at all board and general meetings and assure that orderly and complete meetings are conducted. The President shall be a co-signer on checks issued on behalf of the club.

Section 2 - Vice-president- The Vice- president shall assist the President in the performance of his duties. In the absence of the President, the Vice-president shall perform the duties of the President. The Vice-president shall also perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Section 3 - Secretary - Records the minutes of all meetings and prepares a copy of such minutes for permanent record, and for each member present at the next meeting. The Secretary is also responsible for the correspondence of the club as deemed necessary. Upon notification by the President, the Secretary shall notify all members by phone, mail, or by personal contact of the time and place of all meetings, other than those regularly scheduled in advance and already published or posted. Registers all new members; collects membership fees; maintains file of copies of birth certificates for each member; sees that all paperwork is filled out and complete; submits registration forms (or electronic data) and fees to the Missouri Wrestling Association on a timely basis; and maintains and updates club roster regularly.

Section 4 - Treasurer - Maintains the financial records of the Club, and prepares checks as directed by the Board or President. The Treasurer shall make timely bank deposits, and give a current financial report at each meeting.

Section 5 - Head Coach - Helps recruit and train volunteer coaching staff; prepares and implements coaching syllabus for season and individual practices; trains and coordinates assistant coaches.
All coaching staff is subject to a background check.

Section 6 – Assistant Head coach - Issues club singlets to each registered member prior to his first tournament, and maintains a record of same; collects club singlets from members when they are through wrestling for the season; notifies Secretary to bill members who have failed to return their singlet at the end of the season. Reports to Board annually on the quantity and condition of the club's singlets, and makes recommendations concerning the purchase of new ones.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS

Section 1 - The Club's board of directors (officers and elected board members-at-large) shall meet at least monthly from October through April, or as necessary to effectively conduct the orderly business of the club.

Section 2 - Upon notification by the President, the Secretary shall notify all members by mail, newsletter, phone, or in person, of the time and place of all meetings, other than those regularly scheduled, at least 5 days in advance.

Section 3 - All general meetings and discussions of the Board shall be open to any member or other member. In the case of discipline matters, the Board shall have the option of meeting in private "executive session".

Section 4 - The elected members of the board shall be the voting members of the Club. The Board on its own, or by proposal from the floor, may vote either to poll all present on a specific issue before casting their votes on an issue, or may vote to accept the results of a majority vote by all present.

Section 5 - All meetings shall be run in an orderly manner. No member may have the floor for discussion unless recognized by the president or presiding person.

Section 6 - Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and made avilable in writing at the next offiicial meeting. Copies of all meetings minutes are to be maintained for future reference.

ARTICLE VIII - QUORUM

Section 1 - A quorum shall consist of a least a minimun of a simple majority (3) of the elected members of the Board in order to conduct ordinary business. Approval by at least 2/3 of all present at a general meeting is necessary to amend, add, or replace any articles in these bylaws.

ARTICLE IX - ELECTIONS

Section 1 - Elections for new officers will be held at a October general meeting each year by a simple majority of those present, which includes all current officers, coaches, and parents of registered wrestlers. In the case of more than one candidate for position, election will be by secret ballot.

Section 2 - A nominating committee, appointed by the president, shall meet prior to the election meeting to prepare a slate of candidates for office. Nominations will also be taken from the floor by any members present. All nominees must be present for nominations, and must agree to serve.

Section 3 - An election will be held for each contested office, with the President and Secretary responsible for counting of the votes.

ARTICLE X - FINANCES

Section 1 - Checks - Those approved to sign the checks include the Treasurer, and a Member of the Board.

Section 2 - Deposits - All funds of the club not otherwise employed for its purposes shall be deposited from time-to-time to the credit of the club in such banks or other depositories as the Board may direct.

Section 3 - Expenditures - Accountability of all books and records of the Waynesville Tigers Wrestling Club shall be open to any member. All expenditures should be recorded with an explanation of what the expenditure was for.

Section 4 - A written financial report shall be presented at the annual year-end meeting.

Sectipon 5 - Dissolution Clause: Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the board of trustees shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all the assets of the corporation excllusively for the purpose of the corporation in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, as the Board of Trustees shall determine). Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the court of common pleas of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

Section 6 - Dues and Fees - Individual membership dues will be set at the annual meeting for the following fiscal year. Fees and classes of associate membership shall be set by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XI Funds

Section 1 - Funds shall be used only for wrestling programs.

Section 2 - No part of the funds of the Waynesville Tigers Wrestling Club shall insure to the benefit of any members or officers of the club. No private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the Waynesville Tigers Wrestling Club assets.

ARTICLE XII - DISCIPLINE

Section 1 - Methods of Procedure - Any member or members having a complaint against another member for the infraction of any provision of these bylaws or Club rules, as for conduct injurious to the welfare of the club, may report the same in writing to the Board. Such complaint shall set forth the facts in the case, together with the names of the witnesses, if any. After receiving such complaint, a meeting of the Board shall be held as soon as practicable to investigate the same. The complainant or complainants, an the members of the complained of, shall receive at least seven (7) days notice, of such meeting, and may be heard with their witnesses. The statements and evidence shall be reduced to writing and filed with the Secretary, and then mail copies therof to the complainant or complainants, and to the member complained of. An appeal from the decision of the Board may be taken to the club's general membership within seven (7) days thereafter, by serving upon the Secretary a written notice of such appeal. A special meeting shall there upon be called for the consideration of the case, and a two-thirds vote shall be necessary to reverse the decision of the Board.



These bylaws approved on the 12th of October, 2005.

Signed by:

Updated on the 27th of September, 2009.

Kevin Magoon, President

Edward Neal, Vice President

Mike Conteras, Head Coach

Tora Wilson, Secretary

Barbara Neal, Clara Magoon, Treasurer