Revised February 2008
CONSTITUTION OF THE
Saskatoon Figure Skating Club / SkateSaskatoon 1000234
Name of Club Club Number
September 29, 1964 February 21, 2008
Date of Incorporation Date of Revision to Constitution
ARTICLE 1: Saskatoon Figure Skating Club / SkateSaskatoon
The Name of the Club shall be Saskatoon Figure Skating Club / SkateSaskatoon herein after called the Club.
The President, the 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President, the Treasurer and the Secretary will be referred to as “the Executive” of the Club.
ARTICLE 2: SKATE CANADA
a) A not-for-profit skating club, that is a member of Skate Canada and is managed by a volunteer board of directors for the general purpose of providing Skate Canada figure skating or skating programs for Skate Canada members [Skate Canada By-law 1100 (3)].
b) The Club shall pay such fees and such other charges as shall be required of clubs from time to time by Skate Canada. [Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (ii), 1201 (1) (c) (viii) and 1201 (1) (c) (ix)]
c) The Club shall abide by all Skate Canada By-laws, rules and regulations as per Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (iv).
d) The Club is located in the Saskatchewan Section of Skate Canada. See Skate Canada Bylaw 1503 for definition of Sections.
ARTICLE 3: PURPOSE OF THE CLUB
a) The purpose of the Club shall be to encourage the instruction, practice, enjoyment and advancement of its members in all aspects of skating in accordance with the Rules, Policies and Procedures of Skate Canada.
b) The Club, with regard to any aspect of its operation is to be managed and operated by eligible persons who are duly registered as Associate Members of Skate Canada [By-law 1201 (1) (c) (iv)]
c) The Club shall protect the eligibility status of its members. The Club shall not take or omit any action that would knowingly jeopardize the eligible status of its members.
d) The Club shall operate only Skate Canada figure skating and skating programs.
e) Only Skate Canada Professional Coaches are permitted to teach figure skating and skating in the Club.
ARTICLE 4: BY-LAWS OF THE CLUB
a) The By-laws, appended to this Constitution, shall describe the organization and functions of the Club, and the means by which members of the Club may elect the Club Board of Directors and control the property and activities of the Club.
b) The By-laws, Rules and Regulations of Skate Canada and those of the Section in which the Club operates shall take precedence over any Club By-laws [Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (iv)].
c) Any Club By-law contrary to the By-laws, Rules and Regulations of Skate Canada and those of the Section shall be invalid. It is acknowledged that any provincial statute governing a club has precedence over any inconsistent Skate Canada by-law relating to that club. [Skate Canada by-law 1201 (1) (c) (iv).]
BY-LAWS OF
SASKATOON FIGURE SKATING CLUB / SKATESASKATOON
MEMBERSHIP
By-law 1: Club Membership
Membership in the Club shall be open to all, irrespective of gender, age, race or creed.
By-law 2: Skate Canada and Club By-laws, Rules and Regulations
All members shall uphold, observe and conform to the By-laws, Rules and Regulations of Skate Canada, the By-laws of the Club and such regulations as made by the Board of Directors of the Club.
By-law 3: Membership Fees
Members of the Club shall be registered with Skate Canada and pay such registration and other fees to Skate Canada as set from time to time by Skate Canada. (See Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (ix), Skate Canada By-law 1202 (1) (a), Rule 2101, Policies and Procedures.)
By-law 4: Member in Good Standing
For a member of the Club to be considered in good standing with the Club, that member must pay Club fees as are stipulated by the Club Board of Directors in advance of the membership year in question. Members will not be permitted to take part in any Club activities if these fees are not paid within 30 days of the date set for payment. Members in arrears shall be considered as having terminated their club membership.
By-law 5: Setting of Club Fees, Rules and Skating Hours
Fees, skating rules and skating hours of the Club shall be as the Board of Directors decides from time to time. Club membership shall commence on the first day of the Skate Canada membership year, 1 September, or the date that fees are paid (whichever is the later) and terminate on the last day of the Skate Canada membership year, 31 August.
By-law 6: Suspension and Expulsion from the Club
The Board of Directors may suspend or expel a member of the club for acting contrary to the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of Skate Canada or of the Club. The Club Board shall develop a suspension and expulsion policy in accordance with the Skate Canada Complaint, Suspension and Expulsion Policy and Procedure that contains a provision for suspending or expelling of any member of the Club from such membership on terms and conditions that are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Club Board of Directors. This policy shall be approved by the Club Board of Directors from time to time and it shall be in writing and made available to all members in advance of its implementation. This policy must include an appropriate hearing and appeal process, which includes principles of due process, an appropriate reinstatement application process and an appropriate graduated series of disciplinary measures. [See Skate Canada By-law 1204.]
The procedure practiced by the Club will be as follows: The club shall give to the individual an explanation for the termination of membership on request. The individual, if they desire, shall have the right of appeal to the Board of Directors and to a General meeting of the members.
By-law 7: Classes of Club Membership
The classes of membership, eligibility and privileges shall be as follows:
• Individual membership: Non-skating members who have paid the fees as set by the club and are Associate Members of Skate Canada. Individual members of legal age of 18 shall be entitled to one vote at each Annual General Meeting and Special Meeting of the Club.
• Active Membership: All eligible skaters who participate in a Club Skating Program and who have paid the fees as set by the club and are Associate Members of Skate Canada. All Active Members of the legal age of 18 shall be entitled to one vote at each Annual General Meeting and Special Meeting of the Club. (Underage Active Members have no vote but may be represented by Special Members) [Note that if rights and privileges differ between members of different Skating Programs, this differentiation must be clearly specified.]
• Special Membership: Parent or guardian of legally underage Active Members who have paid the fees as set by the Club and are Associate Members of Skate Canada.
• Partial Membership:. The Partial Membership: All skaters who are Affiliated skaters or are members of Skate Canada through another HOME club and have paid a reduced fee as set by the Club. Those registered with another club, but paying full membership fees are entitled to all membership privileges with the exception of representing the Club. The Affiliated skater does not pay membership fees and therefore is not entitled to any Club privileges, expect being able to represent the Club.
• Honorary Membership: The Annual Meeting of members may elect any person an Honorary Member of the club. An Honorary Member shall be exempt from club dues and shall not have interests in the assets of the Club and shall not vote at meetings of the club unless otherwise qualified. They may have a voice at the meetings of the club.
• Restricted Membership: A restricted member is an individual who is a paid employee (of the club, Section or Association), a non-active coach, a performing professional skater or a professional dance partner. A restricted member is not permitted to hold elected office, may not vote at meetings, is not permitted to compete in competitions, and is not permitted to officiate attests or competitions. [See Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (xi), By-law 1202 (2) and Rule 2001.]
LIABILITY
By-law 8: Liability
The Club shall not be responsible for any damages, injury, or loss of property to any member, guest or visitor to the Club regardless of the reason or nature of such damage, loss or injury. Every member, guest or visitor shall use the Club facilities at his or her own risk. The Club shall participate in the Skate Canada Club Liability and Member Accident Insurance programs [Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (viii)].
CLUB MANAGEMENT
By-law 9: Members of Board of Directors, Committees and Club Delegate to Skate Canada
The members of the Board of Directors, members and Chairs of committees, and the Club Delegate to Skate Canada must be members in good standing of the Club, be registered as Associate Members of Skate Canada, be of legal age, and be eligible persons (with the exception of the Coaching Representative) as defined by Skate Canada Rules.
By-law 10: General Management of the Club
The general management of the club shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of: immediate Past President, President, 1st. Vice-president, 2nd. Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, and a minimum of eight Directors at Large and a Coaching Representative. All of the above, with the exception of the Past President and the Coaching Representative shall be elected for 2-year terms at the Annual General Meeting. The President and Vice-Presidents and three Directors at large shall be elected in even numbered years and the Secretary, Treasurer and the remaining three Directors at large shall be elected in odd numbered years. The Coaching Representative shall be elected annually by and from within the coaches of the club. The Past President shall be ex-officio and shall hold office until a new President has been duly elected.
The coaching representative shall be elected as per Skate Canada by-laws.
a) With the exception of the Office Secretary and Skating Coordinator (s), all functions performed by volunteers will be done without remuneration. This does not include fees for professional services such as auditors, legal fees or hiring of tradesmen.
By-law 11: Holding of Board of Directors Office
The Board of Directors shall hold office until the close of the meeting at which their successors have been duly elected. Any member of the Board of Directors may be removed by the members by a 2/3 majority vote at a Special General Meeting duly called for that purpose.
By-law 12: Voting at Board of Directors Meetings
A quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of 50% plus 1 members of the Board of Directors, including the Chair. NOTE: Questions arising at any meeting of the Board of Directors shall be decided by a majority of votes. The meeting chair may vote only when the vote would change the result. Therefore, the chair may vote to break a tie, and thus pass the motion, or to create a tie, and thus defeat a motion. A majority of the Board of Directors shall form a quorum. [Skate Canada Bylaw 1420 (5)]
The Board of Directors shall:
a) Conduct the business and operating affairs of the Club.
b) Enter into such contracts or agreements as are necessary to provide facilities, professionals and employees. All contracts and legal documents shall be signed by any two of the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer.
c) Give a full report of all Club activities and finances to an annual membership meeting.
d) Make decisions of policy not specifically stated in the constitution.
e) Hold at least six Board of Directors meetings per year.
f) Hold an annual membership meeting and such other meetings as may be required.
g) Appoint a Club Counselor who shall represent and carry the vote of the Club at Sectional and National meetings By-law 13: Board of Directors Vacancies Casual vacancy occurring between any Annual General Meeting of the Club, may be filled, until the next annual General Meeting by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors or in the case of the Coaching Representative, by the coaching staff.
By-law 14: Board of Directors Member Absenteeism
If a Board of Directors Member is, absent for more than three consecutive scheduled Board of Directors meetings, without good cause and/or without prior notification to the President or Secretary, then that office may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
By-law 15: Role of President
The President shall act as Chair of all Board of Directors and general meetings. In his/her absence, the Vice-president will fill this duty. In the absence of the President and Vice President, the Board of Directors will nominate a chairperson for that meeting
By-law 16: Role of Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be responsible for the safe control of all club funds, for preparing and submitting to the Board of Directors on a regular basis an annual budget and keeping such records as are required for financial review. The Treasurer is also responsible for arranging for an audited annual financial statement. Any two of the President, the 1st Vice-president. The 2nd Vice-President and the Treasurer shall sign all cheques and legal documents.
By-law 17: Role of Secretary
The Secretary shall issue all notices for Board of Directors and general meetings, shall take minutes at all meetings, and shall be responsible for submitting to Skate Canada and the Section such reports as are required by Skate Canada rules and other regulations.
By-law 18: Committees – President as ex-officio member
The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
By-law 19: Committees - Appointment
The President shall appoint standing committee Chairs whom shall look after duties assigned to them. All Committee Chairs must submit the names of their committee members to the President for approval.
By-law 20: Committees: Eligibility to Serve
All Club Board of Directors and members of Committees shall be eligible persons and shall be of legal age (18 years). They must be members in good standing of the club and be Associate Members of the Association. Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (ii).
By-law 21: Rules of Order
Rules of order for all meetings, General and Board of Directors, shall be as outlined in Roberts Rules of Order in all cases in which they are applicable and consistent with the by-laws or special rules of the Association (Skate Canada By-law 1603).
By-Law 22: Entering Contracts
The Executive shall not enter into any contract, which would be binding beyond the term of the next Executive.
SKATE CANADA CLUB DELEGATE AND REGION COUNCILORS
By-law 23
The Club Delegate to Skate Canada and/or the Section shall be appointed annually by the Board of Directors. The Delegate need not be a member of the Board of Directors. The Section and/or Skate Canada National Office shall be advised of the appointed delegate's name. The Club shall appoint a Councilor and an alternate Councilor to serve on the Region Council as required by the By-laws of the Region Council. The delegates and councilors shall report on activities at these meetings and shall be entitled to receive compensation for pre-approved expenses related to attendance at required meetings.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
By-law 24: Timing, Quorum, Special Meeting Request
An Annual General Meeting shall be held within 90 days of the close of the March 31st fiscal year. Other general meetings may be held from time to time upon the request of the Board of Directors or upon written request of 10 Club Members. A quorum for an Annual General Meeting or Special Meeting shall be 20 eligible-voting members. [Skate Canada By-law 1201 (1) (c) (i) requires that each club hold an annual meeting. Only the business specified in the Notice of a Special Meeting shall be dealt with at a Special General Meeting.
By-law 25: Written Notice
Written notice of all Annual General Meeting and Special Meetings shall be provided 10 days in advance to each eligible voting member. The notice shall include the time and place of the meeting, the agenda, full details of any proposed amendments to these By-laws, and a complete list of the candidates nominated for elections.
By-law 26: Voting on Club Elections
Voting on Club elections shall be by secret ballot and a simple majority shall elect a candidate. Voting on other matters may be by a show of hands.
By-law 27: Eligibility to Vote
Voting for club elections or on any matters pertaining to skating shall be restricted to eligible club members who are registered as Associate Members of Skate Canada and are 18 years of age, to the club Coaching representative(s) and to Special Members of the club voting on behalf of their underage children (who are members of the club and registered as an Associate Member of Skate Canada). Special Members shall be restricted to one vote per family regardless of how many children are in the family.
By-law 28: Order of Business
The order of business at an Annual General Meeting of the Club shall be as follows:
• Reading of the Notice of Meeting
• Quorum
• Approval of Agenda
• Minutes of the preceding General/Special meeting
• Confirmation of the actions taken by the Board of Directors
• Secretary’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report (Annual Financial Statement)
• Other Reports
• Election of Board of Directors
• Amendments to the Constitution and By-laws
• Appointment of Auditors (as applicable)
• New Business
AMENDMENTS
By-law 29: Right to Submit, Process for Submitting
Any member of the Club, in good standing, may propose an amendment to the Constitution or bylaws of the club. This proposal must be submitted in writing to the Club Board of Directors. The proposed amendment will be presented to the Annual General Meeting or Special Meetings. All amendments must be submitted at least 21 days before the respective meeting. No amendment to the Constitution or By-laws of the Club shall be accepted from the floor at any meeting.
By-law 30: Interim Amendments
By-laws may be enacted or amended by a majority vote (50% plus 1) of the Board of Directors whenever required. Such by-laws or amendments must be presented at the next General Meeting for ratification by the members. If they fail to be ratified, they will cease to be effective and may not be re-enacted by the Board of Directors for one calendar year.
By-law 31: Voting of Amendments
Any amendment, to be accepted or ratified, must pass by a vote of 2/3 of those eligible to vote and present at an Annual General Meeting of the Club.
By-law 32: Effective Force of Amendments to By-laws
All amendments to the by-laws upon receiving approval of any general or special meeting of members and upon approval of the provincial government (if applicable) shall come into force immediately or on a date specified for same. All such amendments shall be submitted to Skate Canada. Skate Canada reserves the right of refusal of any amendment. Such refusal shall only be made if the intent of such amendment is to violate, in principle or spirit, any Skate Canada rule and/or by-law.
FUNDS
By-law 33 Depositing of Funds
The Treasurer or the Office Manager shall deposit all funds of the Club in such banks or other institutions as may be designated by the Board of Directors.
By-law 34 Disbursement of Funds
All disbursements of club funds shall be by cheque or other auditable document.
By-law 35 Review of Financial Transactions
A person designated by the Board of Directors, such as an auditor, shall make a review of the financial transactions of the Club each year and the financial statements shall be made available to the membership of the Club.
By-law 36 Investment of Funds
a) The Board of Directors of the Club is hereby authorized to invest any of the money of the Club not immediately required into the Dominion of Canada Bonds or such securities as are permitted to be purchased by estates. The approval of three quarters of the members of the Board of Directors must be obtained before this can be consummated and should this money be required to meet the obligations of the Club, the bonds or securities may be sold on approval of three quarters of the members of the Board of Directors
b) The Club shall establish a Special Fund for the sole purpose of assisting skaters to attend competitions and paying the expenses of delegates to Sectional and National meetings. The amount of such assistance to be determined by the Board of Directors. The earnings of the Club’s investments shall be deposited in this fund and used for this purpose, with the exception of short term investments of operating funds.
c) All income including receipts from carnivals, ice shows, competitions and Club fund raising programs shall form the general revenue of the Club.
d) The Club will aim to conduct its operations on current revenue.
By-law 37 Dissolution
In the event that the Club ceases to exist, the net assets from liquidation shall go to such a charitable, benevolent, or educational purposes as may be decided by the society and the general meeting.
COMMITTEES
By-law 38: Finance Committee/Chair
This committee shall be responsible for preparing the Club's annual budget and supervising the finances of the club including the presentation of an independently reviewed annual statement of revenues and expenditures to its members. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-law 39: Nominating Committee
This committee is responsible for selecting at least a full slate of candidates for election to the Club Board of Directors and shall present such a slate to the Board of Directors no later than 21 days before an Annual Meeting in the year, which an election is to be held. The nominating committee shall consist of a minimum of two members, one from the Board of Directors and one from the membership. Other nominations may be made by any member in good standing by a written submission to the nominating committee at least 3 days before the Annual Meeting. Each nominee must indicate acceptance in writing prior to the commencement of elections. Nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting will not be accepted. The report of the nominating committee shall be included in the Notice of the Annual Meeting. The committee will provide a report to the board.
1) a) Names of all members-at-large not subject to re-election.
b) Names of all candidates for one-year terms.
c) Names of all candidates for two-year terms.
2) Unsuccessful candidates for elected office may let their names stand for the “members-at-large”.
By-Law 40: Ice Show Committee
This committee, at those times the Board of Directors elects to hold an ice show, shall be responsible for the planning and production of the ice show. A Club Professional(s) may be appointed to produce the show but shall not assume the position of Manager or Chairman of the Ice Show Committee. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 41: Scheduling Committee
This committee shall be responsible for planning the ice allocation and scheduling for all sessions and test days in the Club. At least one coach shall be invited to attend all scheduling meetings. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 42: Evaluators, Judges and Test Committee
This committee shall be responsible for arranging and supervising all tests, obtaining judges for Skate Canada tests, keeping records of tests and preparing test records for forwarding to Skate Canada. In addition, this committee shall assist and promote judges and evaluator’s schools and clinics to encourage potential evaluators and judges. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 43: Competitions Committee
This Committee shall be responsible for informing Club Members of upcoming competitions, for obtaining the information and encouraging participation. This committee shall also be responsible for planning competitions held by the Club. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 44: CanSkate Committee
This committee shall be responsible for working with the CanSkate Coordinator of the Club: Canskate registration, newsletters and organizing and encouraging Program Assistants. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 45: Bingo Committee
The responsibility of the Bingo Committee is to manage the Clubs Bingos , liaise with bingo scheduler, post available bingos, provide financial information to the treasurer, obtain and keep bingo license, prepare and file reports to Lotteries Saskatchewan and attend Board meetings. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 46: Advertising and Publicity Committee
The advertising committee is responsible for providing ads to the newspapers etc. as well as providing the Star Phoenix and Sunday Sun with competition results. The Publicity chair is responsible for promoting specific events, such as registration, ice show and competition. They are also responsible for the preparation of all advertising/publicity for club events including, registration, carnival, AGM, etc. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 47: Sponsorship Committee
The Sponsorship committee raises funds to support specific events and create addition funds for the Club. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 48: Registrar Committee
The registrar is responsible for the organization of registration night and the registration for each program and ensuring all members are registered and insured with Skate Canada. The registration of skaters will be done in conjunction with the office. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 49: Awards Banquet / Tea Committee
This committee is responsible for organizing an annual event to celebrate and recognize skaters, volunteers and coaches. The coaches selected skaters to receive recognition. This event may also recognize the CanSkater's of the year, the Program Assistant of the year and the Vern Friebel Volunteer award. The committee will recognize skaters and volunteers who have received recognition from the Section. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 50: Synchronized Skating Committee
The objective of this position is to represent the needs and concerns of Synchronized Skating. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 51: Club Recognition and Bulletin Boards Committee
This committee will be responsible for the up keep of the bulletin boards in the main lobby. They will also ensure the recognition of events and accomplishments of our skaters. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 52: Website Committee
Ensure website is updated and working in a user friendly and functional manner. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 53: Club Merchandise
This committee will organize and maintain the club merchandise. They will also be responsible for the selling of the merchandise. The committee will provide a report to the board.
By-Law 54: Fundraising Committee
This committee is responsible for the discussion and planning of fundraising ideas. The ideas will be reported to the board for approval. The committee will provide a report to the board.
Adopted by:
Saskatoon Figure Skating Club / SkateSaskatoon
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