July 2002

### CONSTITUTION OF THE GODDARD SOCCER LEAGUE

# Article I: Purpose

The purpose of the Goddard Soccer League is to provide recreational
soccer for Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), its employees, and their
immediate families.

# Article II: Recognition

The Goddard Soccer League is recognized by the GSFC Employee\'s Welfare,
and as such, is subject to all rules governing member clubs.

# Article III: Membership

Eligibility for the League membership is limited to persons over sixteen
years of age who are:

a.  current GSFC badge holders (GSFC civil service or contractor),

b.  retired civil service,

c.  members of the immediate families of (a) and (b) as defined by the
    By-Laws of the League,

d.  those without a badge, but with a working relationship with Goddard,
    as defined in the By-Laws of the League, or

e.  guests as approved and in numbers allowed in the By-Laws of the
    League.

Membership becomes effective upon payment of dues to the League
Secretary or by joining a team whose dues are current, and remains
effective for the duration of the season irrespective of a member\'s
change of eligibility status during that season.

# Article IV Organization and Administration

# [Section I.]{.underline} League Officers

The League Officers are:

a.  President

b.  Vice-President

c.  Secretary

d.  Treasurer

e.  Facilities Committee Chairman

f.  Scheduler

g.  Team Captains

Officers serve terms of office beginning the first day of the Fall
season.

# [Section II.]{.underline} Executive Committee

Administration of the League affairs shall be performed by the Executive
Committee, consisting of the League Officers of Section I. This
Committee shall be chaired by the League President.

The responsibilities of the Executive Committee shall be:

a.  the establishment of dues,

b.  the management of funds and business affairs,

c.  appointment of additional committees, and

d.  assumption of all League duties not specified for individual
    officers and committees.

The Executive Committee shall fill vacancies within its ranks with the
exception of Team Captains, who are selected by the members of a given
team.

[Section III.]{.underline} Duties of the League Officers

• Duties of the President

a.  is the Chief Officer of the League

b.  serves as the Head of the Executive Committee

c.  presides over League Meetings

d.  responsive to GEWA requests concerning the League

• Duties for the Vice-President

a.  is the 2nd Officer of the League

b.  serves on the Executive Committee

c.  serves in place of the President during Executive Committee meetings
    in the event the President is not present

d.  acts as the President on those days when the President is
    unavailable and is needed

e.  assists the President in the smooth running of the league in any way
    possible

f.  becomes President in the event the President has stepped down

• Duties of the League Secretary

a.  serves on the Executive Committee

b.  keep minutes and records of the League Meetings

c.  maintains current copies of the League Constitution and By-laws

d.  maintain current copies of materials submitted to the League by the
    teams

• Duties of the League Treasurer

a.  serves on the Executive Committee

b.  is the officer in charge of all League funds and handles and records
    the details of all League financial transactions

c.  prepares a complete report of the League\'s financial condition
    including the annual budget for the League for presentation at the
    General Membership Meeting held between Spring and Fall seasons each
    year

d.  prepares a budget for approval of the Executive Committee each
    season

• Duties of the Facilities Committee Chairman

a.  serves on the Executive Committee

b.  provides for the care and maintenance of the pitch, balls, nets, and
    other League equipment

• Duties of the Scheduling Committee Chairman

a.  serves on the Executive Committee

b.  prepares current League schedules and provides them to the Team
    Captains

c.  keep records of the scores of the games

d.  arranges for qualified game referees

• Duties of the Team Captain

a.  serves on the Executive Committee

b.  select an alternate Captain to carry out duties during the absence
    of the Captain

c.  prepares team roster

d.  arranges for team uniforms

e.  transmits scores to the Chairman of the Scheduling Committee

f.  is in charge of the team during games

g.  represents the spirit and interests of the League during games

h.  arranges for team training

i.  provides for election of team officers as required

j.  provides the League Secretary with the name of any team member whose
    status has changed with respect to his/her eligibility in the manner
    and within the time limits set in the By-laws of the League. This
    includes providing rosters, roster updates, guest lists, and
    notification of any team member who has been added or has resigned
    from the teams

k.  notifies the Treasurer in the event the appropriate number of
    referees do not come to the game

## Article V: General Membership

A General Membership Meeting of the League, whose purpose shall be the
election of officers, shall be held between Spring and Fall seasons each
year. Other General Membership Meetings may be called by the President,
at his discretion, or may be called when requested by a written petition
bearing the signatures of twenty (20) members.

Regular meetings of the league shall have a place, date and time
stipulated by the Executive Committee. All official meetings of the
Membership and the Executive Committee shall be conducted in accordance
with Robert\'s Rules of Order.

## Article VI: Committees

The Executive Committee shall appoint other committees as required and
shall delegate to them such responsibilities and duties not described
elsewhere in the Constitution.

## Article VII: Compensation

No member of the Executive Committee or any other committee may receive
compensation for his/her services as a member of such a committee.

## Article VIII: Amendments to the Constitution

A General Membership Meeting may amend or alter this Constitution
provided the proposed amendments have been submitted to the Executive
Committee in writing one month prior to a Membership Meeting. Two weeks
prior to the Membership Meeting, a copy of the amendments and the
Executive Committee\'s recommendations shall be transmitted to all
League Members via their Team Captains. Approval of two-thirds of the
members present at the Membership Meeting shall be required for the
adoption of the amendment.

## Article IX: By-Laws

The General Membership Meeting may adopt, amend or repeal the By-Laws of
the League provided the proposed amendments have been submitted to the
Executive Committee in writing two weeks prior to the meeting and are
approved by a majority of the members present at the Membership Meeting.