Foothills Soccer Club

Foothills Soccer Club Bylaws

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ARTICLE I-NAME

The name of the organization shall be the Foothills Soccer Club. Foothills is a non-profit organization.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

The purpose of the Foothills shall be to teach the skills, roles and regulations of soccer, to foster the atmosphere of sporting conduct and team play at all times, to promote the game of soccer, and to organize and facilitate inter-club play for youth players in the area served by Portland Public Schools. Foothills supports players and teams at the recreational level.

ARTICLE III - RULES AND REGULATIONS

The basic rules and regulations for all soccer games and competitions sponsored by the PYSA shall be set forth in a separate publication entitled "PYSA Rules and Regulations".

ARTICLE IV - AFFILIATION

All member teams agree to operate under the provisions of the bylaws of the Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA), the Portland Youth Soccer Association (PYSA), and the Rules and Regulations.

ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP

A. All teams in good standing with Foothills Soccer Club, and geographically located
within the boundaries of Foothills, shall be members. Questions, of player location with
respect to the boundaries, will be determined by Foothills and PYSA.

B. One member of our Board of Directors will attend at least (4) of the (6) PYSA meetings
between January and June.

C. Foothills Soccer Club is required to register its teams by the assigned deadline for the
fall season. Failure to do so will require the club to pay a "Late Fee", as determined by
PYSA.

ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS

Foothills officers and their duties are:

A. President:

The President is the general representative of Foothills Soccer Club. The President shall supervise all activities of the Board. The President shall coordinate all club functions, set priorities, present timeline for action.

B. Vice-President-.

The Vice-President shall succeed the duties of the President in the President's absence and shall assist the President

C. Registrar:

The Registrar shall supervise all matters pertaining to the registration of players in all divisions. The Registrar shall have the authority to require the members to supply all information in the format the Registrar feels necessary in the pursuance of his/her duties. The Registrar shall be responsible for the registration of teams and players. The Registrar shall train the succeeding Registrar on his/her functions within the club.

D. Treasurer:

The Treasurer shall be responsible for all moneys of the club, which are deposited and dispersed. Submit monthly reports to President

E. Head Coach:

The Head Coach shall coordinate coaching clinics and practices. The Head Coach shall be in charge of coaching quality.

F. PYSA Representative:

The PYSA Representative shall represent the club at monthly PYSA board meetings. Submit his/her notes from meeting to President for review.

G. Field Coordination

The Field Coordinator shall assign all practice fields for club, attend all field related meetings. He/she shall report all field repairs to Portland Parks Department.

H. Equipment Manager:

The Equipment Manager shall maintain all club equipment, purchase any new equipment needed by club. Retrieve all equipment at end of season and deliver awards and pictures.

L Uniform Coordinator:

The Uniform Coordinator shall coordinate new purchases of uniforms from dealer. Ensure crab treasurer receives moneys by end of season. Keep inventory of uniforms for club.

J. Awards/Picture Day Coordinator:

The Award/Picture Day Coordinator shall coordinate picture day with photographer. Determine site and time schedule. Distribute schedule and order form to coaches. Set up volunteer schedule for picture day.

Coordinate selection and manage the delivery of awards through award distributor and equipment manager.

K. Web Site Coordinator:

The Web Site Coordinator shall maintain website per direction of board. Update and maintain website throughout season.

L. Secretary:

The Secretary shall assist President and Vice-President with all correspondence. Take meeting minutes and distribute them to all board members. Coordinate registration mailing with Registrar.

ARTICLE VII - BYLAW CHANGES

Changes or amendments to the Bylaws may by made at any regularly scheduled board meeting.

ARTICLE VIII - INDEMNIFICATION OF BOARD MEMBERS

Foothills shall indemnify and hold harmless the board members from and against any and all claims, suits, loss, damage, injury or expense (collectively "Liability"), including attorney fees, incurred by »r imposed upon an Indemnity in connection with any proceeding to which the Indemnity may become involved, or any settlement thereof, by reason of the Indemnity having been a board member at the time the Liability is incurred, except in such cases where the Indemnity is adjudged guilty of willful malfeasance or malfeasance in the performance of the Indemnity's duties: provided that in the event of a settlement the indemnification herein shall apply only when the Board approves such a settlement and reimbursement as being in the best interest of Foothills. The foregoing right of indemnification shall be in addition to and not exclusive of all other rights to which the indemnity may be entitled.

ARTICLE IX - DISBURSMENTS

In the event of dissolution of Foothills Soccer Crab, any remaining fund balance shall be placed in trust with PYSA. dedicated exclusively to the funding of Portland Youth Soccer.

ARTICLE X - GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS

A. All grievances or complaints about Foothills Soccer Club must be submitted directly to
Foothills Board President for review of the action in question.

B. All complaints must be made orally or in writing.

C. Responses from the board must be submitted within ten (10) days of the complaint.