Twin Cities Blind Audio Dart League

TWIN CITIES BLIND AUDIO DART LEAGUE

Last Updated: August 26, 2008 (made corrections per August 23 general meeting notes)


MISSION STATEMENT

The Twin Cities Blind Audio Dart League has been organized to give persons with a disability opportunities to participate in a recreational and competitive game that promotes self-realization and social relationships.  This gives them the opportunity for successful participation in a sport activity in a community situation.  Emphasizing understanding by the community at large about the abilities of persons with a disability.


OFFICERS

Elected officers of the league will be President, Vice President, Treasurer, Captain Representative, and three at large members who will serve one-year terms.  The secretary shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.  This position shall run for the Term of the President only and only the President, with approval of the Board of Directors may dismiss the Secretary.


DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS
  1. The President shall:

    1. Prepare the agenda.
    2. Preside as chairperson at all Board of Directors meetings and General Assembly meetings.
    3. Present the actions and recommendations of the committees to the Board of Directors and General Assembly.
    4. Determine and notify all team captains and Board members regarding the cancellation of games due to weather, transportation problems, etc.
    5. Be responsible for all maintenance of all the leagues dart boards and vendor contracts for the repairs.
    6. Be responsible, with approval of the Board of Directors, the location of all the leagues dart boards.

  2. The Vice President shall:

    1. Act as league determinant for any violation of rules as brought by the captains committee  In the case that the vice president is involved in the dispute, the president will make the decision.  If the president is unable to make the decision, then the captain's representative will decide..
    2. Act as chairperson to the Rules Committee.
    3. Perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.

  3. The Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of the organization and acts as the “Bank”.  The Treasurer shall:

    1. Deposit funds and distribute checks as directed by the Board of Directors.
    2. Prepare and give a financial report, and have additional copies at all meetings.  This report contains the amount of money on hand and the source, and the purpose of payee and the disbursements.
    3. Be responsible for all inventory, purchases, and sales of all dart supplies.
    4. If the treasure desires, he/she may appoint, with the approval of the board, another league member who will handle these duties.  If so, this supplies member will report on a monthly basis, income and expenses to the treasurer.
    5. Expenditures or distributions of league funds should be recommended by the Treasure and must be approved by the Board of Directors.
    6. All Treasures reports and bank statements are to be kept on file and passed on to future treasurers for a minimum of seven years.

  4. The Secretary shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.  This position shall run for the term of the President only and only the President with the approval of the Board of Directors may dismiss the Secretary.  The Secretary is responsible for:

    1. Record all meeting notes and minutes.
    2. Keep all records.
    3. Keep all league correspondence as directed by the Board of Directors.
    4. Provide meeting agendas for all of the Board of Directors.
    5. Keep copies of the organizations records, bylaws, etc.
    6. Distribute notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors.
    7. Maintain rosters (league members), committees, Board of Directors, and Officers.
    8. Type and distribute documents and letters.
    9. All correspondence, Meeting minutes and agendas are to be kept on file and passed on to future secretaries for a minimum of seven years.

  5. The Statistician will be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors and has a voting seat on the Board of Directors.  The Statistician must keep copies of all stats.  The statistician will, with the approval of the board of directors, determine time limits and penalties for turning in stats after each week’s games.

  6. The Captains Representative is an elected position and holds a voting seat on the Board of Directors.  The Captains Representative will:

    1. Have two captains meetings per year.
    2. Write and distribute an agenda prior to each Captains Representative meeting.
    3. Determine the date for all team rosters to be turned in.
    4. Write and send to the secretary a yearly league game schedule.
    5. Keep accurate team rosters and a list of all substitute players and turn these over to the Secretary prior to the beginning of the season.

All of these requirements are to be done on a timely basis in accordance with proper function.

All Officers shall be elected at the spring Banquet Meeting.  They will be elected for a one-year term.  None may be elected to the same position for more than two consecutive years.  In case a vacancy occurs, at the next regular meeting the Board of Directors shall elect a person from the Board membership to serve the unexpired term.  No Officer or member of the Board of Directors will receive compensation as it pertains to their duties.  In the event of disbandment, the Officers and Board of Directors shall have the responsibility of returning all funds in the treasury to a non-profit organization of their choice.


EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board will consist of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and three at large members who will serve one-year terms.  The Executive Board will meet in case of emergency when communications with the full Board of Directors is impractical.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  1. The League shall have as its Board of Directors a minimum of seven members.  President, Vice President, Treasurer, Team Captain Representative, and three at large positions serving one-year terms.
  2. All members are voting members with the exception of the President unless, his/her vote is needed to break a tie.
  3. Officers and Board of Directors must be active league members in good standing.  An active league member is one that is currently participating or has just completed the season as a regular player.
  4. The Board of Directors shall act as the legislative body concerning fulfillment of the goals and objectives of the Twin Cities' Blind Audio Dart League functions, finances, regulations, activities, and goals and will be guided by the league’s Mission Statement.
  5. There will be a minimum of three annual meetings of the Board of Directors as called for by the President.  Notification of meetings shall go to all Officers, Board of Directors, and Team Captains.
  6. Attendance of league members is encouraged.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
  1. There will be two annual meetings and an annual banquet of the General Assembly.
  2. The two General Membership Meetings will be in the fall and spring and the banquet will be in the spring following the completion of that year’s league play.
  3. No Board member may miss two board meetings without an excused absence.  Persons that do shall be dismissed from the Board.

AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS/BANQUET
  1. Elections will be held at the spring banquet meeting only.
  2. Rule changes may be proposed.
  3. Only League business will be discussed and acted upon.

SEASON AWARDS

Season Awards shall include, but not be limited to, the Chuck Cerisier Memorial Award for Rookie of the Year and the Michael Mattson Award for Most Improved Player.

POLICY

The League shall abide by Federal and State laws pertaining to discrimination and sexual harassment.

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