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MEMBERSHIP
1. The general membership shall consist of voting and non-voting members.  Voting members shall be each Board member and one parent or guardian of a registered participant, USA Wrestling card holding child.  Non-voting members shall include, but not limited to any other registered coach, assistant coach, or the second parent or guardian of any registered participant.
2. No member shall have more than one vote at a general meeting.
3. No more than one parent or guardian of a registered child may hold a board position concurrently.
4. Membership Fees will be determined by the Board prior to the regularly scheduled meeting in November.
5. Regularly scheduled Board meetings are to occur each month unless determined by the board that no pertinent business needs to be addressed by the Board. The meeting time and location will be established by the Board and general membership will be notified of this time and location. All members are allowed to attend but the Board has the right to address sensitive matters in closed sessions.
6. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held once in each calendar year, at a time and place to be determined by the Board of Directors.  A minimum of 10 days public notice shall be given.  The AGM shall be for the purpose of electing Board members and officers and conducting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.  Any person desiring to be elected as a Board member or officer must be present at the AGM to accept nomination or must notify the Board in writing prior to the meeting of willingness to accept nomination.  Election of Board members shall be by a show of hands.  Any voting member in good standing shall be eligible to vote.
7. A Special General Meeting may be called at any time by the Board of Directors or upon the written demand of twelve (12) voting members.  The meeting shall be called within two weeks of such demand.  A minimum of 10 days public notice shall be given.  The meeting shall be only for the purpose(s) stated in the notice of the meeting.
8. The President of the Board of Directors shall act as chair of each general meeting.  In his/her absence, another elected Board member may act as chair.
9. Fifty (50) Percent of the voting membership present or represented in proxy shall constitute a quorum for general meetings.  If a quorum is not present, the President of the Board has the authority either to adjourn the meeting or to continue it and conduct the business set out in the agenda.

GOVERNING BODY
1. The business of the Club shall be conducted by a Board of Directors and elected officers.
2. Overall responsibility for the running of the Club rests with the Board of Directors, who have the final authority and responsibility in all affairs relating to the Club.  These include, but are not limited to policy, operations, financial control, development of the wrestling facilities, fund raising, long range planning and special projects.
3. The Board of Directors is also responsible for the conduct of the Club in its capacity both as a Club and a member of the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation (WWF).  This includes relations with the WWF and its elected or appointed representatives.
4. The President and Officers are responsible for the day to day administration of its policies, rules and regulations, as set out in these bylaws.  The President is accountable to the Board of Directors and the officers are accountable to the President and the Board of directors.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. The Board of Directors shall consist of at least five persons, at least four of whom shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting, each person to serve for a period of two years.  At least two (2) directors shall be elected in each even numbered year and at least two (2) in each odd numbered year. Desired board composition is to be 3-5 parents of active R.A.W. participants; and The Head Coach of  R.A.W.
2. Any member of the Board may be removed from office at the Annual General meeting by a vote of two thirds of those present and voting in person or by proxy.
3. The Board shall elect officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary) from among the elected Board members.
4. The Board may (by a majority vote) ask additional persons to serve as non-voting members without election, including filling any vacancy which may arise when a Director does not complete the normal two year term.
5. A majority of the elected members is required to form a quorum at any Board meeting. Regularly scheduled meetings will be held on a monthly basis.
6. A majority of the elected members of the Board is required to take action on behalf of the Club.
7. The Board may, by electronic means, take any action without a meeting which could be taken at a meeting.
8. The Board may appoint one or more sub-committees (comprising directors, officers and others) to carry out specific projects and report back to the Board.
9. The Board shall appoint one or more persons, who may also be directors or officers, to represent R.A.W. at meetings of the WWF, or other bodies where the Club needs to be represented. 

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OFFICERS / OFFICER DUTIES, DIRECTORS & OTHER BOARD MEMBERS
1. The President, whose duties include but not limited to chairing board meetings; overseeing the general operations of the club; negotiating appropriate contracts; certifying specific contract deliverable; signing, on behalf of the board, appropriate legal instruments; serving as chief spokesperson of the board.
2. The Vice-President, whose duties include but not limited to oversee the general operation of the club; chairing board meetings in the absence of the President; negotiating appropriate contracts; certifying specific contract deliverable; chair of operational meetings
3. The Treasurer, whose duties include but not limited to fiduciary control of all financial matters of the organization; oversight of the Financial Services; issuance of checks; issuance of commentary related to financial statements; secure and maintain adequate insurance; budget development
4. The Secretary, whose duties include but not limited to sending appropriate correspondence on behalf of R.A.W.; recording meeting minutes; issuing public meeting notices
5. Director of Coaching, whose duties include but not limited to recruitment of coaches, training of coaches, practice scheduling, tournament selection, club development.
6. Junior Director, whose duties include but not limited to coordinating the Junior and cadet wrestling program.
7. Uniform Director, whose duties include but not limited to maintaining, ordering of team uniforms and club apparel
8. Public Relations Director, whose duties include but not limited to promotion of the club through its website, newsletter, external communications.
9. Tournament Director, whose duties include but not limited to oversight of all aspects of the annual Tony Azarian Wrestling Tournament.
10. Membership Director, whose duties include but not limited to recruitment of members, registration of members, maintaining a database of all members, collection of fees associated with membership.
11. Scheduling Director, whose duties include but not limited to selection and promotion of chosen tournaments, organizing transportation and
12. Facilities Director, whose duties include but not limited to coordinating all aspects of maintenance and upkeep of the wrestling facility.
13. Immediate Past President; term not to exceed the current President’s term(s) but may be allowed to remain in this position should the most recent outgoing President be unable to remain on the Board in this manner. Responsibilities include assisting the new/current President in all matters related to the position of President.
14. Wisconsin Wrestling Federation District #3 Representative, whose duties include but not limited to representing the club at all functions related to District #3.
15. All board members will have a portfolio of responsibilities and will self-nominate or be assigned specific board responsibilities such as community outreach, corporate fundraising, etc.

 

CONTRACTS
1. The Board of Directors has the sole authority to enter into written contracts with Sole Proprietorships, LLCs, individuals, or corporations for the performance of services for the benefit of the Club.  These services may include administration, referee coordination and maintenance of the Wrestling facilities.

 

TEAM(S)
1. The Club’s primary function shall be to establish a wrestling team(s) for persons of school age through high school.
2. The organization and structure of the team(s) run by the Club shall be determined by the Board of Directors. 

 

PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION
1. The Membership Director (or anyone appointed for the purpose by the President) shall be responsible for the registration of participants in accordance with the rules of the Club.

 

DISCIPLINE
1. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for setting up policies and procedures to ensure that the leagues are run in accordance with the rules of the Club.
2. The Board of Directors (or any person or body so authorized by the Board of Directors) shall have the authority to discipline any player, coach, assistant coach, referee or parent.  This may include suspension for one or more games or removal from the program.