MENA SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BYLAWS

1. NAME:

The name of this club shall be known as the Mena Soccer Association.

2. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this club shall be to develop, promote and govern the game of soccer among youth under 19 years of age.

3. AREA:

The area shall be that of the City of Mena, Arkansas.

4. AFFILIATION:

This club shall be affiliated with the Arkansas State Soccer Association (ASSA), and the U.S. Youth Soccer Association .

5. PLAYERS:

All boys and girls between the ages of 4 through 13 shall be eligible to participate, subject to any suspensions or restrictions imposed by the club directors. All players shall abide by club bylaws, club rules and regulations, rules and regulations of the Mena Soccer Association and all applicable rules and regulations of the organizations with which the league is affiliated.

6. MEMBERS:

The voting members shall be the members of the club's Board of Directors who shall be the only "members." Any action which under the law would otherwise require approval by a majority of all members shall require only approval of the board. All rights which would otherwise vest in the members shall vest in the directors.

7. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The governing board of this club shall be the board of directors, which shall conduct the business affairs of the club and shall be composed of the following:

1) President: Shall be the chief executive officer of the club, shall conduct all meetings of the board, shall appoint temporary committees when the need arises, and shall be the official liaison with the Arkansas State Soccer Association.

2) Vice-President: Shall, in the absence of the President, undertake all duties of the President, and handle all public relations for the club.

3) Secretary: Shall keep accurate records of the meetings of the Board of Directors, and handle all correspondence.

4) Treasurer: Shall maintain all accounts, receive income and bills, and prepare payments, and maintain all financial records and reports.

5) Referee Coordinator: Shall organize referees' schedules, hold referee meetings, conduct clinics and supervise the conduct of the referees.

6) Volunteer Coordinator: Shall maintain a roster and coordinate all interested parents who wish to help with the various special events of the club, including fund raising, publicity, picture day, etc.

7) Field Coordinator: Shall supervise the acquisition of fields for league games and maintain all field permits, and supervise field setup.

8) Equipment Coordinator: Shall supervise the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of uniforms, balls, and equipment.

9) At-large Members: Their number and duties shall be set from time to time by the Board of Directors.

8. BOARD DUTIES:

The Board of Directors shall have exclusive responsibilities for the following, in addition to or as part of the normal legal responsibilities of a board:

1) Enforcing and interpreting the bylaws and rules and regulations of the club and the Arkansas State Soccer Association within the area of the club.

2) The designation of divisions or geographical areas within the club area for the operation of games and competitions.

3) Selecting managers and/or coaches for all affiliated teams. No manager or coach who has served in any previous season shall have a right to be appointed in a subsequent year unless he or she is re-appointed by the Board of Directors. Managers and coaches will be selected on the basis of their ability to display and teach good sportsmanship, to teach the techniques and rules of soccer, and to manage their players as a team.

4) Supervising team managers and coaches and insuring that teams are being managed and coached in a satisfactory manner, consistent with good sportsmanship, good soccer and the best interests of the players.

5) To undertake all other duties necessary to carry out the purposes of the club.

9. TERMS OF OFFICE:

Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected anually by the Board of Directors. Election shall be held at such time, place and in such manner, as is determined by the Board of Directors. Any vacancy on the Board of Directors may be filled by the Board of Directors at any duly noticed meeting.

10. MEETINGS:

1) Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at a time set at a prior meeting, or at the call of the President, who shall give at least 24 hour telephone or written notice of the meeting.

2) Special meetings may be called by any 3 members of the Board in the same manner as the President setting regular meetings.

11. QUORUM:

A majority of the directors holding office, but in no event less than 3, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All decisions shall be taken by affirmative vote of a majority of those directors present at a meeting at which there is a quorum.

\12. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE:

A director may be removed from the Board for any reason by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then holding office.

13. COMMITTEES:

The Board may, by resolution, create one or more committees to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Committee members shall be appointed by the President.

14. AMENDMENTS:

The Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a majority vote of directors then holding office.