DIGHTON REHOBOTH SOCCER CLUB CONSTITUTION

DIGHTON REHOBOTH SOCCER CLUB

This organization shall be known as the DIGHTON REHOBOTH SOCCER CLUB, hereafter referred to as The DRSC. The DRSC shall be affiliated with Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, Dighton Youth Soccer League and Rehoboth Youth Soccer Club. The recreational/instructional soccer programs within the respective towns will be totally autonomous from The DRSC, which shall be responsible for competitive soccer for the two towns pla^yed under the structure of the appropriate competitive league(s) to be selected b^y the Board of Directors.

MISSSON STATEMENT

To provide all Young athletes in the greater Dighton-Rehoboth communities the opportunity to play soccer on traveling teams in a more competitive environment than is offered by the local recreational/instructional soccer programs. The DRSC will work in conjunction with the Dighton Youth Soccer League and the Rehoboth Youth Soccer Club.

DESCRIPTION AND GOVERNING BODY

The governing body of The DRSC will be the Executive Board- hereafter referred to as The Board, which shall consist of the following.

·         President

• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Registrar
• Lea^gue Director
• Field/Referee Coordinator
• Director of Player Evaluation
• Director of Coaching and Player Development
• At Large Board Member

The Dighton Youth Soccer League and the Rehoboth Youth Soccer Club will appoint board members on an annual basis. These appointments will be made and effective each Year by September 1. Appointments will be equal numbers from both organizations, with a maximum of ten, five from each league.

The DRSC will be responsible for setting policy objectives, providing for game and field scheduling, game rules, officials, equipment, recruiting and training coaches and overall organization. The Board will meet at least once each month.

OFFICERS –'PERM OF OFFICE

Officers shall hold office for a one-year term and are eligible to be re-appointed.

BOARD DECISIONS

All matters of policy shall be decided by a simple majority vote, except as noted in the FINANCIAL POLICY section of this document. A majority of the current active Board members shall constitute a quorum.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

The General Meeting shall be held at the end of the spring season and prior to August 1. Public notice of the General Meeting shall be submitted to the local newspapers at least 15 days prior to the meeting. The Board may call special meetings, as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTVE BOARD

The duties and responsibilities of the members of the Board shall be as follows:

1.        PRESIDENT: The President shall officially preside at all meetings; be Chairman of the Boards, be the official representative of The DRSC, be authorized to sign cheeks; and vote only to break a deadlocked vote at general and board meetings. The President will be an alternate SCSL Director and be responsible for constitution. By-laws, and other policy, or organizational requirements.

2.        VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall succeed to the office and powers of the President in his absence, or for the remainder of his term if vacated for anti reason. In the event of such a vacancy, the board shall elect a successor to the post of Vice-President. The Vice President shall resolve grievances as described in the By-Laws, be responsible for inventory and equipment purchases, and shall be one of those authorized to sign checks.

3.        TREASURER: The Treasurer shall have charge of the finances of The DRSC. The Treasurer shall report on the finances at all Board and General meetings; shall submit and distribute a full written report of the Financial transactions and the status of the finances at the Annual General Meeting; and shall be authorized to sign checks.

4.        SECRETARY: The secretary shall attend to all correspondence for The DRSC: keep detailed minutes of all Board and General meetings; keep records as necessary, be responsible for public relations and correspond on behalf of The DRSC only with the knowledge and permission of the President.

5.        REGISTRAR: The Registrar shall have the responsibility of carrying out all necessary registrations within required timeframes.

6.        LEAGUE DIRECTOR: The League Director shall attend all meetings of the league(s) in which the club participates and shall handle all scheduling and rescheduling of league matches. The League Director will also be liaison to MYSA and other Massachusetts soccer leagues and programs such as Districts, ODP, and MAPLE.

7.        FIELD/REFEREE COORDINATOR: The Field/Referee Coordinator shall procure and ensure the maintenance of all fields for practices and games and handle assignment of referees for all scheduled home games and make up home games.

8.        DIRECTOR OF PLAYER EVALUATION: The Director of Pla^yer Evaluation will coordinate the evaluation of players and teams by coaches and coordinate Spring tryouts. The Director of Player Evaluation will also coordinate liaison with local baseball and softball organizations to ensure maximum cooperation for players who participate in both sports.

9.        DIRECTOR of COACHING AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: the Director of Coaching and Player Development shall have the responsibility for the development of players and coaches for The DRSC. This development includes, but is not limited to, organizing clinics and camps for players, coordinating courses for coaches and disseminating written and electronic information as appropriate.

10.     At Large Board Member - will work with coaches to determine tournaments The DRSC will participate in. Will also assist coaches in an^y tournament related matter and matters as determined by the board.

Executive Board Members responsibilities may change from year to year based on the needs of the club. Changes or additions will be made by decision of The Board.

COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES AND MANAGER

The Board, subject to MYSA certification requirements, shall seasonally approve team coaches, assistant coaches and managers. The DRSC coaches are required to maintain their professional development by attending clinics and classes, or other activities defined by the Director of Coaching and Player Development including minimum coaching license courses as facilitated by The DRSC. Additionally, although not mandatory, coaches are encouraged to obtain the highest level of licensing and to become referee certified.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in The DRSC shall be open to all, subject to MYSA guidelines. Members shall be defined to include at a minimum board members, coaches, parents and/or guardians, and players. All members are subject to rules of conduct as ma^ybe stated in SCSL, MYSA, FIFA, USSF, or DRSC rules of play, constitution, by-laws, or other applicable document.

CONDUCT

The Board shall have the authority to take any action passed by The Board decision up to and including suspension of an^y member of The DRSC whose conduct is considered detrimental to the organization. It is each member's responsibility to know and abide by the rules of conduct and conduct policies applicable to any season, tournament, game, or associated activity.

FINANCIAL POLICY

Fiscal Year: The fiscal year will run as specified in MYSA guidelines; currently September 1^st to August 31^st.

Budget: A balanced budget for the forthcoming year shall be prepared by the treasurer and approved by the Board before the fiscal year begins.

Major Expenses: Major non-budgeted expenses over $250.00 from any individual or corporation shall require approval by a majority of the Board.

Bank Account: All monies shall be promptly deposited in either a saying or a checking account in The DRSC's name.

Expenses: Bills shall be paid when due. Checks in excess of $2000 (two thousand dollars) require 2 signatures.

Expenditures: Funds shall be spent only in the interest of The DRSC

DISPOSITION OF FUNDS

Should The DRSC be dissolved, all funds currently in the treasury will be donated to a recognized 501C(3 ) organization or the Dighton Youth Soccer League and the Rehoboth Youth Soccer Club.

OTHER MATTERS

The Board shall have the power to deal with any matters not explicitly covered by the By-laws.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION

This Constitution, or any section thereof, may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors of The DRSC. Written notice of and proposed changes shall be made to each board member of The DRSC at least two weeks prior to the meeting at which such proposed changes shall be submitted to a vote.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE BY-LAWS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES OF PLAY

A simple majority vote of the Board members present at a Board meeting thereof: may amend the By-laws and Exceptions to the Rules of Play, or ay section. In addition, changes may be proposed by the membership at the AGM and approved by a simple majority of the voting members present.

ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION

This Constitution was approved at a General Meeting on 8/12/97 Amended 7/18/2002