Win the Tip! Basketball Coaches Network

Constitution

Revised May 19, 2005

 

Article 1          Name and Location

1.1  The name of this organization shall be the Win the Tip! Basketball Coaches Network

1.2  The Principle office for transaction of business of the organization is located at:  Address of the Executive Director

1.3  The Board of Directors have the power to change the location of the principle office of the organization from one location to another as set forth in the By-Laws.

 

Article 2          Purpose

2.1   To provide coaches an accessible and dependable means of obtaining information about coaching techniques, motivation, recruiting, and employment.

2.2   To build a knowledgeable and trustworthy network of basketball coaches.

2.3   To develop a common commitment towards ethical excellence in the coaching profession.

2.4   To have a positive impact on youth and help shape the future of the game.

2.5   To initiate a coaching leadership program that puts the best interests of the student-athlete first.

 

 

Article 3          Policies

3.1   Neither the name nor the activities of this organization shall be associated with any outside organization or partisan activity not in the best interests of the coaching profession, the game of basketball or the organizationŐs members.

3.2   The function of this organization shall be directed exclusively to plans and projects promoting the bests interests of the organization and itŐs members.

3.3   The organizationŐs members shall conduct all activities regarding the coaching profession and the leading of youth with high moral standards and integrity.  The best interests of members shall be protected to the degree that those interests are in conjunction with the coaching profession, are honest, fair, and in harmony with the ideals of the organization.

 

Article 4          Membership

4.1   Membership in this organization is by invitation only and will be composed of members from all levels of the basketball coaching profession including basketball professionals or those serving the coaching profession and/or contributing to the game of basketball.

4.2   Membership will include general members and honorary members.

4.3   Members are entitled to all privileges of membership as stated in the By-laws.

4.4   Honorary member is any individual that is nominated by a current member and approved by the Board of Directors.  They shall be exempt from all yearly membership requirements, shall not be entitled to hold any office in the organization, but shall be entitled to all other privileges and benefits of the organization.

4.5   The Board of Directors shall make determination of annual membership requirements at the annual board meeting.  The board of directors shall not have the power in initiate, increase, or decrease yearly membership requirements or annual dues for Members without amending this Constitution and/or By-laws.

 

Article 5          Officers and Elections

5.1   Any member in good standing for a period of at least one year and has attended a member event is eligible to hold office in the organization, subject to the conditions of proper nomination.

5.2   Officers shall consist of the President, Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.  Officers shall serve a period of 2 years, or until their successors are elected and installed and shall be selected from the membership as so specified in the By-laws.

5.3   Election of officer positions will be conducted at the annual board meeting in May as defined in the By-laws.  Special elections due to resignation, expulsion, or death, shall be held as provided in the By-laws.

5.4   Members may present nominations for all officers who have been a member for no less than 1-year of nomination.  Nominations must be submitted in writing to a current Board Member.

5.5   No member shall hold office for more than one term unless there are no other candidates for their office.

5.6   Newly elected officers shall take office by June 1st after being elected or within 15 days of a special election.

 

Article 6          Board of Directors

6.1   A Board of Directors shall govern the organization.  The Board of Directors shall be composed of the Executive Director, Associate Executive Director, President, Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.  The current Executive Director shall act as the chief officer at monthly/annual meetings.

6.2   A member of the Board of Directors has the option to resign their post if they choose.  Each member of the Board shall accept responsibility for serving on or chairing a committee for the organization as they may agree upon.

6.3   Vacancies on the Board of Directors occurring before the expiration of a normal term of office shall be filled by a member of the organization, appointed by the Board of Directors for the remainder of the term.

6.4   Except as herein otherwise provided, the Board of Director shall conduct all business of the Organization, control all offices and committees and discharge all corporate responsibilities of the Organization.  Decisions of the Board shall be recorded in writing and regularly reported to the OrganizationŐs membership.

 

Article 7          Committees

7.1   The standing committees of this organization shall be the Membership Service Committee and the Financial Structure Committee.

7.2   The duties of each of these standing committees will be to evaluate, monitor, and develop membership requirements, membership benefits, and oversee the continual development of the financial structure and funding options.

7.3   A member of the Board of Directors will chair committees.  The Board of Directors will select members from the general membership to serve on a committee.

7.4   The Board of Directors may form, dissolve or restructure a standing or non-standing committee at a monthly or annual meeting of the Board.

 

Article 8          By-Laws

8.1   This organization shall adopt By-laws not inconsistent with the constitution embodying additional provisions for the government of this organization.  Such By-laws may be amended as therein provided.

8.2   The Board of Directors shall serve as a Standing Committee to formulate and propose By-laws governing organization activities.  Proposals shall be enacted by a 5-2 vote of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, or by email, mail or phone.

 

Article 9          Amendments to the Constitution

9.1   This Constitution, and any supplements or attachments, may be altered, amended, deleted or replaced by a 5-2 vote of the Board of Directors.

9.2   Proposed amendments by members must be submitted to a member of the Board of Directors for consideration at the next scheduled meeting.

 

Article 10        Ratification

This Constitution shall be established by a vote of 5-2 by the Board of Directors.