Klub Satzungen
Club Bylaws
BYLAWS
OF THE
NEWMARKET SKAT KLUB
6 March 1998
ARTICLE I
General
Section 1.
The Newmarket Skat Klub, further described as “Club”, is established as a non profit club under the umbrella organization of “ISPA Canada”.
Section 2.
The objectives are the furthering and promotion of the German card game Skat.
Section3.
The Club is established to hold Skat games, tournaments and competitions for recreation and for the enjoyment of all members and wherever applicable the general public.
Section 4.
To uphold the international tournament agreements and rules by ISPA World and ISPA Canada.
ARTICLE II
Membership
Section 1.
Any person having interest in the objectives of the Club shall be eligible to apply for membership.
Section. 2.
Membership is based on acceptable moral standards but regardless of race, creed, gender, nationality or religion.
Section 3.
If a Skat player plays five (5) times as a guest, he must then become a member of the Club. The membership fee to be determined by the members at an annual meeting.
Section 4.
Membership of a player in ISPA Canada will be decided by the Board of Directors. Membership will be determined by the participation in ISPA Canada sponsored tournaments. Membership fee to be paid by the Club.
Section 5.
The membership of a Skat player will be terminated after sixty (60) days of notification by the Board of Directors upon none payment of fees, or for behaviour at games or meetings that is considered none acceptable by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE III
The Fiscal Year
Section 1.
The Fiscal Year shall be from October 1st to September 30th.
ARTICLE IV
The Executive
Section 1.
The executive consists of a Board of Directors including a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Director and shall be elected to serve for two (2) years.
Section 2.
The management and policy making responsibilities of the Club shall be vested in the Board of Directors which shall control its property, be responsible for its finances, further the objectives of the Club and direct its affairs in an efficient and effective manner.
Section 3.
The Board of Directors shall be able to make expenditures up to 1,000.00 Dollars, without further approval of the membership.
Section3.
Any member in good standing may seek election as a member of the Board of Directors after at least two (2) years of membership.
Section 4.
Vacancies occurring in the executive may be filled by the Board of Directors by appointment of a capable person to serve until the next election.
The number of replacements shall not exceed three elected board seats.
ARTICLE V
Annual General Meeting
Section 1.
The annual general meeting of the Club shall be held within the first six month of the new fiscal year and as determined by the executive for the purpose of:
a) Presentation and consideration of reports by executives and committee chair persons regarding the past year business and activities at large.
b)
Election of Trustee for the next fiscal year.
c) Presenting election results every two (2) years.
d) New business.
ARTICLE VI
Election Procedures
Section 1.
The election officer will compile the names of nominees received, and submit the same to the members present, who in turn will vote for the candidate of their choice. The result has to be returned to the election officer who in presence of two neutral persons, count and credit the votes to the named candidate as cast. The final results shall be made public by the said officer at the general meeting.
Section 2.
The election of a Board of Directors takes place every two (2) years, with the term of office not exceeding two and a half (2½) years.
Section 3.
Each Club member person shall be entitled to cast one vote.
Section 4.
An election ahead of schedule must take place if at least three Board members resign or if at least 51% of the Club members demand an election, such demand must be requested in writing and signed by these 51% in good standing. Should the existing Board of Directors for any reason not be able to conduct a new election, the President of the Club may at his/her discretion appoint trustees to carry out all necessary steps to conduct an election.
Section 5.
Written notice, or an announcement at the weekly Skat games, of any meeting to be called must be made at least four weeks prior to the planned meeting stating date, time, place and purpose of the meeting. Members not present a the weekly games may be called by phone.
Section 6.
The mode of voting at meetings is to be decided by the attending membership, i.e. show of hands or secret ballot.
ARTICLE VII.
Auditing
Section 1.
The books, accounts and financial records shall be audited by the elected Trustee.
Section 2.
The Trustee shall sign the Clubs statement and note thereon irregularities, if any, on his/her review of the treasurers books and records.
ARTICLE VIII
Fees & Price
Section 1.
The Board of Directors shall have the authority to determine fees to be paid by Skat players for weekly games and tournaments, and further they shall have the authority to determine the value of prices to be awarded at such games and tournaments.
ARTICLE IX
Quorum
Section 1.
The quorum at any annual or special meeting shall the simple majority of members present.
ARTICLE X
Amendments
Section 1.
The Bylaws may be amended or altered by vote of a simple majority of the members in good standing, in attendance at an annual or special meeting, providing the notice for the meeting includes the proposals for amendments. Any proposed amendment or alterations shall be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing, at least ten days before the meeting at which they are to be acted upon.
These BYLAWS were accepted by 28 votes of 28 members present.
