Everett Little League

Constitution

For the Little League of Everett

Article 1

Name:

The name of this organization shall be known as the “Everett Little League, Incorporated”.

Article 2

Objective

Section 1. The objective of the Everett Little League shall be to implant firmly in the youth of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, strong and happier youth and will grow up to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.

Section 2. To achieve this objective, the Everett Little League will provide a supervised program of competitive baseball games under the rules and policies of the Everett Little League and of the Little League Baseball Incorporated, Williamsport PA. All directors, officers, managers, coaches and members shall bear in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games is secondary and the molding of future citizens is of prime importance.

Article 3

Membership

Section 1 Any person sincerely interested in active participation to affect the objectives of the Everett Little League may apply for membership.

Section 2 There shall be the following classes of Members:

(a) Player Members: Any player candidate meeting the requirements of Little League

Regulation IV shall be eligible to compete for participation. Player members shall

Have no rights, duties or obligations in the management or in the property of the

Local League.

(b) Regular Members: Any adult person actively interested in furthering the objectives

Of the local League may become a Regular Member upon election and payment of

Dues (to be determined) as hereinafter provided. Regular members may be issued a card numbered in Sequential order annually. The secretary shall maintain the roll of membership to qualify voting members.

Only Regular members in good standing are eligible to vote at General Membership

Meetings. All Officers, Board members, Committee Members, Managers, Coaches

and other elected or appointed officials must be regular members in good standing.

NOTE: Regular Members of the league automatically include all current Managers,

Coaches, Board Members, Officers of the Board and any other person who is

recognized by the Board as a volunteer in the Local League, including those

volunteers with the following titles (Team parent, Concession, etc.). These members

are not subject to the dues stated above.

Section 3

Suspension

Section 1. Membership may be terminated by resignation or action of the Board of Directors.

(a) The Board of Directors, by a two-thirds vote of its entire voting membership, shall have the authority to discipline, suspend, or terminate the membership of any member when the conduct of such person is considered detrimental to the best interests of the Everett Little League or Little League Baseball Incorporated.

(b) Any charges or complaints brought against a member must be in writing, signed and presented to a member of the Board of Directors. The matter will be reviewed either at the next scheduled Board meeting or, if warranted, a special meeting will be called.

(c) The member involved, 1) shall be notified of such meeting at least 72 hrs ahead of time, 2) informed of the nature of the charge and 3) given an opportunity to appear at the meeting to answer such charge.

(d) The person or persons making such charge will be invited to be present at the meeting.

(e) The Board of Directors shall, in the case of a player, 1) give notice to the player involved, the player’s parent, and the player agent, of the nature of the charge. 2) Provide an opportunity to appear at a meeting to answer such charge with the player agent present to insure that the rights of the player have not been violated. The Board of Directors shall have the full power to suspend or revoke such player’s rights to future participation.

Article 4

Dues for Regular Members:

Section 1 Dues for Regular members may be fixed at such amounts as the Board of Directors shall

determine for a particular fiscal year. Note: Table this issue for 2008 season

Article 5

Meetings

Section 1 A regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held each month in the months of September through July inclusive at such time and place as the President shall direct. At the regular meeting there will be agenda items that will consist of the topics presented to the Secretary the last Friday before the meeting.

Section 2 Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors or President at their discretion. Upon the written request of five members, the President shall call a special meeting to consider a specific subject. No business other than that specified in the notice of the meeting shall be discussed at any special meeting.

Section 3 The annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held in the month of September for the purpose of electing officers and members of the Board of Directors.

Section 4 A majorities of the voting members shall constitute a quorum.

Section 5 Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings at all meetings. (unless pre-empted by your Constitution...Ex. quorums defined, number of board members, officers, etc.)

Section 6 Only Board and Regular Members may vote at any regular meeting.

Article 6

Board of Directors

Section 1 The management of the property, activities and affairs of the Everett Little League shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The number of directors shall not be less than six (6), nor more than fifteen (15).

Section 2 The Directors shall continue in office until September 30^th and their successors shall enter upon the performance of their duties on October 1^st.

Section 3 If any vacancy occurs, it may be filled by a majority vote, by any Regular Member at any regular meeting or special meeting if one is so needed.

Section 4 The Board of Directors shall consist of at minimum:

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Player Agent

Secretary

Safety Officer

Additional positions may include, but not be limited to:

Umpire in Chief

Major league Director

Minor League Director

Farm League Director

Tee-Ball League Director

Equipment Director

Information Officer

Public Relations

Parents Auxiliary

Section 5 The Board of Directors shall have the power to provide for the organization of teams.

Article 7

Managers and Coaches Committee

Section 1 The respective League Directors will investigate prospective managers and coaches annually and recommend acceptable candidates to the Board of Directors.

No one person may manage more than 1 (one) team inside an Everett Little League division. Unless at the request of the President and only in a hardship for a limited time can a manager be appointed manager of another team in another division within ELL. However a manager may manage one team and help coach another as long as responsibilities to the primary team are not negatively affected.

Section 2 The respective League Directors shall, during the playing season, observe the conduct of the managers and coaches and report its findings to the President of the League.

Section 3 The respective League Directors shall, at the request of the President, investigate complaints concerning managers and coaches and report their findings to the Board of Directors.

Article 8

Rules Committee

Section 1 The rules committee to consist of:

President----Player Agent----Umpire in Chief

If a conflict of interest arises due to the Umpire in Chief serving as a manager or coach involved in the protest, an unaffiliated Board member will be chosen by the President to temporarily serve on the committee. A person who manages, coaches, or umpires cannot serve on the protest committee

Protests must be settled by the next game.

Article 9

Finances

Section 1 A bank account shall be set up under the dual control of the President and the Treasurer.

Section 2 A checking account to be held and all monies deposited in the name of the Everett Little League, Incorporated.

Section 3 All checks drawn on or against the Everett Little League shall be signed by both the President and Treasurer jointly.

Section 4 Cash flow statement and bank balance shall be up to date at all times and shall be immediately available upon request. Fiscal year end reports shall be available to President by the second Monday in October.

Article 10

Officers’ Duties

President

Section 1 He/She shall be responsible for conducting the affairs of the Everett Little League and for executing the policies established by the Board of Directors.

Section 2 He/She shall preside over all meetings and shall have general and active management of the activities of the Everett Little League including the making of decisions presented to him by the members.

Section 3 Will participate in the arrangement and actions of the Rules committee when commenced.

Vice President

Section 1 In case of the death, absence or the inability of the president to perform the functions of his/her office the Vice President shall assume his/her prerogatives and duties for all purposes. The Vice President will assist the President in his duties.

Section 2 The Vice President shall be chairperson of all committees.

Section 3 Organize the fund raising committee.

Secretary

Section 1 The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the activities of the Everett Little League, for maintaining files, mailing lists and all necessary records. The Secretary shall prepare and preserve minutes of the proceedings and shall perform such other duties as may be requested by the President and Board of Directors.

Treasurer

Section 1 The Treasurer shall perform such duties as are herein specifically set forth and such other duties as are customarily incident to the office of Treasurer

Section 2 The Treasurer shall receive all monies and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 3 The Treasurer shall keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all monies of the Everett Little League.

Section 4 The Treasurer shall render to the President and to the Board of Directors at the regular meetings of the Board of Directors and whenever requested by them, an account of all the transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Everett Little League.

Director of Safety and Training

Section 1 The Director of Training and Safety is responsible for management, distribution and policing the Everett Little League Safety Manual.

Section 2 The Director of Training and Safety is responsible for supplying the latest training techniques to Managers, Coaches and Players.

Section 3 Periodic visits to all fields to correct any and all safety violations.

Section 4 The Director of Training and Safety along with the Equipment Director will set up a meeting place where all managers, from all leagues, will bring their equipment in for inspection/replacement once a year prior to the start of the season.

Player Agents

Section 1 The player agent shall record all player transactions and maintain an up to date record thereof.

Section 2 The Player Agent shall receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in checking residence and age eligibility.

Section 3 The Player Agent shall conduct the player draft and all other player transactions.

Section 4 The Player Agent shall prepare the player agents list and administer the player pool.

Section 5 The Player Agent shall prepare for the Presidents signature and submission to the Little League Headquarters all team rosters.

Section 6 Will participate in the Rules Committee when they commence.

Equipment Manager

Section 1 The Equipment Manager shall secure all needed supplies and equipment for distribution to the various teams.

Section 2 The Equipment manager along with the director of safety will set up a meeting place where all managers, from all leagues, will bring their equipment in for inspection/replacement once a year prior to the start of the season.

Umpire in Chief

Section 1 The Umpire in Chief shall organize and assign umpires to all games and guarantee that all said games be covered.

Section 2 Will participate in the Rules Committee when they commence.

Major League Director

The Major League Director shall be responsible for the overall operation of the Major League.

Minor league Director

The Minor League Director shall be responsible for the overall operation of the Minor League.

Farm League Director

The Farm League Director shall be responsible for the overall operation of the Farm League.

T-Ball Director

The T-Ball League Director shall be responsible for the overall operation of the T-Ball League.

Public Relations

The Public Relations officer shall make the program known in the community and to help earn for it the respect and support essential to successful administration.

Concessionaire:

Administration and operation of the concession stand.

2008 Board of Directors

I have read and understand this Constitution which I will help enforce during the 2008 season

President Michael Vitukevich 617-387-6639

Vice President Joe Massa 617-448-1735

Treasurer Laurie Warren 617-387-8810

Secretary Linda Yebba 617-389-0020

Umpire in Chief Peter DeSimone 617-387-4855

Safety Officer Rick Tavares 617-293-9154

Major League Director George Castiello 617-387-2637

Minor League Director Vinnie Yebba 617-389-0020

Farm League Director Dave Warren 617-387-8810

Tee-Ball Director Queton Flint 617-389-0823

Equipment Manager Benny Schavio 617-387-6687

Player Agent Lou Poste 617-387-9577

Public Relations Steven Faia 617-381-1509

Concessionaire Jeanne Vitukevich 617-387-6639

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