Home | About Us | Sponsors | Registration | Programs | Tournament | Coaching | BSU Soccer | Message Board | Contact Us Article 1 – Name This organization shall be known as Starsoccer Club, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Starsoccer) and shall be affiliated with the Indiana Youth Soccer Association (hereinafter referred to as IYSA), the United States Youth Soccer Associaton (hereinafter refered to as USYSA) and the United States Soccer Federation (hereinafter referred to as USSF). Article 2 – Purposes Section 1. To develop, promote and administer the game of soccer among youth (a player who has not reached the age of nineteen (19) prior to August 1 immediately preceding the start of any seasonal year) residing in Delaware County. Section 2. To educate individuals for the purpose of developing their individual capabilities, to combat juvenile delinquency, to lesson the government’s burden and to develop playing proficiency and encourage "fair play" by all players and persons involved in soccer in east central Indiana. Section 3. To encourage said youth and/or adult teams to enter and participate in tournaments in the state and nation. Section 4. To do any and all other acts necessary or desirable in the furtherance of the foregoing purposes and for the good of youth and adult soccer, including the providing of equipment and facilities. Article 3 – Sites of Principle Operation Section 1. The principle operation of this organization shall be in and about the city of Muncie, county of Delaware, and the state of Indiana. Section 2. Starsoccer will draw its players from the area of Delaware County as well as counties that make up east central Indiana (Blackford, Jay, Grant, Madison, Henry, and Randolph counties). Section 3. Any child from outside the said boundaries who wishes to play on a team in Starsoccer must petition the Board. The Board will then make a determination on a case-by-case basis. Article 4 – Colors The representative colors of this club shall be red, white and blue. Article 5 – Membership Section 1. Membership in this organization shall be defined as any family who has a child (children) or an adult playing on a Starsoccer club or recreational team(s) or who has a member serving on the Board of Directors. Section 2. Annual General Meeting: An annual meeting (AGM) of members shall be held at the end of the spring competitive season. Notification of such AGM date, time and place to the membership shall be in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to said meeting. Section 3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors. Section 4. Place of Meetings. The President or Board of Directors may designate any place within Delaware County as the place of the AGM or any special meeting. Section 5. Quorum. A quorum shall consist of twenty-five (25) voting representatives present at any meeting of members. If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of the representatives present at the meeting shall be the act of the members. Section 6. Voting Rights. Any family who has a child (children), an adult playing for Starsoccer and/or who has a member serving on the Board of Directors has one vote in the election of officers and the changing of the bylaws. All votes at a meeting of the members shall be recorded in the minutes. Article 6 – Board of Directors Section 1. General Powers: The business of the corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as the BOD). Section 2. Number and Tenure: The BOD shall be elected by the members at the AGM. The BOD shall consist of: A. The members of the Executive Committee, elected for two years; B. Seven directors-at-large, elected annually; C. The total number of members of the BOD shall be eleven (11). Section 3. Voting: Each voting member of the BOD shall have one vote on matters being considered by the BOD. Section 4. Regular Meetings: The President or a majority of the BOD may provide, by resolution, the time and place for the holding of regular meetings without other notice than such resolution. Section 5. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the BOD may be called by or at the request of the President or the majority of the BOD. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the BOD may fix the place for holding any special meeting of the BOD called by them. Section 6. Notice: Four (4) days minimum notice of any special meeting shall be given by written notice delivered by mailed or personally to each director at his or her business or home address, by telegram, by U.S. Mail service or by telephone. Section 7. Quorum: A quorum for voting purposes shall consist of at least a majority of the members of the BOD. Section 8. Manner of Acting. The act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the BOD. Section 9. Duties: The BOD shall be responsible for: A. Reviewing and approving the programs planned and presented by the Executive Committee; B. Reviewing and approving the budget planned and presented by the Executive Committee; C. Formation of a Protest and Appeals Committee to handle matters of discipline, involving players and officials upon request of Starsoccer members; D. Replacing non-functioning BOD members; E. Setting fees for the club and recreational teams. Section 10. Conflicts of Interest: No member of the BOD shall vote on any matter directly affecting himself or herself or a team or organization they are connected with. Section 11. Bonds: The BOD shall bond its members as deemed necessary. Article 7 – Officers Section 1. Number: The officers of the corporation shall be a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Section 2. President: The President shall be the Chief Executive Office of the corporation and shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the corporation. The President shall preside at all meetings of the BOD. The President shall serve an an ex-officio member on all committees. The President may sign with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the corporation thereunto authorized by the BOD any bonds, contracts or other instruments which the BOD have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the BOD or by these bylaws to some other officer or agent of the corporation, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed; and in general shall perform all duties as may be prescribed by the BOD from time to time. In addition, the President shall represent this corporation and its member teams in meetings with other soccer corporations and associations. Section 3. Vice President: In the absence of the President or in the event of the inability or refusal of the President to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. Section 4. Treasurer: The Treasure shall discharge his or her duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the BOD shall determine and shall be a member of the Finance Committee. The duties of the Treasurer shall include: A. Having charge and custody of and being responsible for all funds and securities of the corporation; receiving and giving receipts for money due and payable to the corporation from any source whatsoever, and depositing all such monies in the name of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other insured depositories as shall be selected in accordance with these bylaws; B. Preparing and presenting a treasurer’s report and financial statement for each meeting of the BOD or membership; C. "Certify" eligible voting members; D. In general perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to the Treasurer by the President of the BOD. Section 5. Secretary: The Secretary shall: A. Keep minutes of the members and the BOD meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose; B. See that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law; C. Be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the corporation and see that the seal of the corporation is affixed to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the corporation under its seal is duly authorized in accordance with provisions of these bylaws; D. In general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary by the President of the BOD. Section 6. Election and Term of Office: The officers of the corporation shall be elected by the members at the AGM. The President and Secretary shall be elected for two- year terms during odd numbered years, and the Vice President and Treasurer shall be elected for two-year terms during even numbered years. If the election of officers shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held by the BOD as soon thereafter as may be convenient. Vacancies may be filled or new offices filled at any meeting of the BOD. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified or until his or her death or until he or she resigns or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter provided. No individual may hold more than one office simultaneously. Section 7. Removal: Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the BOD may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the BOD whenever in its judgment the best interests of the corporation would be served thereby. Section 8. Vacancies: A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation or removal may be filled by the nomination of any member of the Executive Committee with the approval of the BOD for the unexpired portion of the term. Article 8. Committees Section 1: Executive Committee: The business of Starsoccer shall be conducted by an Executive Committee consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. A. Duties: The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the day-to-day business of the corporation, including team and player registrations and tournaments, preparation of a proposed budget for the year to be presented to the BOD for approval and dealing with all matters pertaining to the finances of Starsoccer subject to budget approval by the BOD. B. Meetings: The Starsoccer Executive Committee meetings, a majority of the Executive Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is present, the vote of the majority at the meeting shall constitute an act of the Executive Committee. Article 9. Financial Policy Section 1. Finances: The Starsoccer Executive Committee shall decide all matters pertaining to the day-to-day finances of Starsoccer. Section 2. Contracts: The BOD may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name and on behalf of the corporation and such authority may be confined to specific instances. Section 3. Loans: No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the corporation and no evidences of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by a resolution of the BOD. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Section 4. Checks, Drafts, Etc.: All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the corporation and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the BOD. Section 5. Deposits: All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other insured depositories as the BOD may select. Section 6. Fund Raising: With the approval of the BOD, the BOD or its agent or agents may solicit sponsors and contributions; receive gifts, bequests and devices from any person, firm or corporation; and administer such fees, gifts and devices on behalf of Starsoccer. Article 10. Fiscal and Seasonal Playing Year Section 1. The Fiscal Year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of May in each year and end on the last day of April in the following year. The Seasonal Playing Year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of August in each year and end on the last day of July in the following year. Article 11. Seal Section 1. The BOD shall provide a corporate seal which shall be in the form of a circle and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation and the words "Corporate Seal, Indiana." Article 12. Politics and Distribution of Assets Section 1. Any and all assets of the corporation are permanently dedicated to exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or corresponding provisions of future laws). The corporation shall not be operated for pecuniary profit and shall have no capital stock and shall make no distribution of dividends to its members, directors, officers or persons having a private interest in the activities of the corporation, except that of the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in these bylaws. Section 2. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Section 3. In the event the corporation is dissolved, the BOD shall pay, satisfy and discharge all liabilities and obligations of the corporation or make adequate provisions therefore and distribute all remaining assets of the corporation to an organization or organizations engaged in activities substantially similar to those of the corporation and organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or corresponding provision of future law.) Article 13. Amendments Section 1. These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed and new bylaws may be adopted at any meeting of the corporation by a two-thirds vote of the duly recognized voting members represented at the meeting, provided each proposed amendment must first be submitted to the President, who with the rest of the BOD shall, before presentation for consideration by the membership, decide whether or not to recommend its adoption at the next annual or special meeting. No amendment shall be eligible for presentation at a meeting unless it shall have been submitted to the President at least thirty (30) days prior to such a meeting or published at least fourteen (14) days prior to such a meeting.