Falcons Hockey Constitution

CONSTITUTION
OF
SENIOR FALCONS HOCKEY CLUB
(Revised June 29, 2017)
PREAMBLE
The general purpose of the Constitution is to establish and provide rules, regulations, objectives
and responsibilities for all members of the hockey Club.

1. DEFINITIONS AND OBJECTIVES:
   1.1 To provide ice time and play opportunities for senior hockey players, 50 years of age and over.
   1.2 To enjoy and foster camaraderie, fellowship, sportsmanship and goodwill towards one and all.
   1.3 Fifty years of age being defined as having a fiftieth birthday prior to the end of the winter season and having the ability to play in a safe and competitive manner.
   1.4 Full time Club members being defined as those members, who participate and pay fees in full for both the winter and summer segments as well as players who pay fees in full only for the winter or summer segments.
   1.5 The executive shall set all fees for the winter and summer sessions as well as for the daily walk on players. The amount of the fees will be determined by the financial requirements of the club.
2. RULES:
   2.1 The Roberts Rule of Order shall apply during any regular, special or executive meeting of the Club.
   2.2 Every player, must sign a Waiver Liability Notice. There will
   be no exceptions to the rule.
   2.3 All Waiver Liability Notices referred to in Clause 2.2, duly signed witnessed thereto, will be filed with the Club and shall remain Club property.
   2.4 All members of the Senior Falcons, whether full time or casual must be a member of CARHA in order to play with the club. Casual members must become a member of CARHA after their fifth ice time played. Proof of said membership in CARHA will be checked by the Senior Falcons CARHA representative.
   2.4 Any disputes or grievances shall be, initially, brought to the attention of the Captain(s) and then, if necessary, taken to the Executive for final resolve.
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
   3.1 There shall be positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The position of Treasurer and Secretary may be combined upon a resolution of the Executive.
   1. Elections will be at the call of the President duly held at the Annual General
   2. Meeting of the Club immediately following the winter season.
   3. Any full time member wishing to run for the Office, must normally be in attendance.
   4. An absentee member may however be nominated, providing, there is a written consent indicating willingness to serve.
   5. All elections shall be decided by plurality vote. (The number of votes cast for a candidate over and above the number of votes for his opponent).
   6. Unless otherwise requested by a majority vote at the meeting, there shall be no secret voting.

4. ENTITLEMENT TO VOTE:
   4.1 On a show of hands, each full time member shall be entitled to one (1) vote.
   4.2 Votes may be given either personally or by proxy, and on a show of hands, the member entitled to vote may indicate he is showing hands with respect to a number of votes above his own.
   4.3 Walk-on players (casuals), shall not be entitled to vote.
   4.4 Goalies, assigned to a regular play schedule, shall be entitled to vote.
5. QUORUM:
   5.1 A regular meeting can not commence, unless there is a quorum of ten (10) full time Club members.
   5.2 Special meetings can be called with a quorum of ten (10) full time Club members present, attended by the President or Vice President or their appointee.
6. AMENDMENTS:
   6.1 Any amendments or changes to the Constitution must be made in writing, and presented at a meeting called by the President.
   6.2 All amendments or changes referred to in Clause 6.1, must be accompanied with a sufficient notice to all full time members.
7. DISCIPLINARY ACTION:
   7.1 To continue Club activities in the spirit of fellowship and good sportsmanship, any member(s) or a player(s) who by virtue of their actions do not adhere to the rules of the Club, may be expelled by the following principles.
   7.11 Un-sportsman like, or rough play causing a potential injury shall be a cause for a warning by the Captain(s). Any subsequent or repeat incidents of a serious nature, shall be subject to further action, including a dismissal, by the Executive.
   7.12 The Club shall notify the offending player by registered mail (registered mail

• deemed received after seven (7) days of mailing), or by hand, that his
  case/infraction will be dealt with at an Executive meeting, giving time, place and date of his hearing.
  7.13 A majority vote of the Executive in attendance, voting by secret ballot, shall determine either reinstatement or the expulsion of the player from the Club. The expelled player then becomes ineligible to participate in any Club activity.
  7.14 In a case where the offending player chooses not to attend the hearing, the Executive shall resolve the hearing in his absence.

8. PLAYER EVALUATION:
   8.1 Any player incapable to play in a safe and competitive manner, for physical or other reasons, may be subject to an evaluation of his playing capability. The evaluation shall be conducted by the five (5) Captains and one member of the Executive. If, by a simple majority vote, the evaluation group decides the player is not capable, then the player shall be required to leave the Club.
9. EXECUTIVE MEETINGS:
   9.1 The Executive may, at its’ discretion, hold meetings from time to time to discuss items of a housekeeping nature or items deemed worthy and brought by the membership.
   9.2 The Executive may, at it’s discretion, spend up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) on any Club project deemed necessary with the Exception of the Christmas Party where it may exceed the three hundred dollar limit if required. Any expenditure higher than this amount must have the approval of the membership at a duly called Club meeting.
10. FORFEITURE OF OFFICE:
    10.1 Should the President vacate his office before the expiry of the term, then the Vice President shall assume the office for the remaining duration of the term.
    10.2 Should a vacancy occur for the Treasurer or Secretary, the two positions may be combined or, alternatively, declared open for a nomination and filled for the remainder of the term.
11. SIGNING AUTHORITY:
    11.1 The signing officers shall be the President, the Vice President and the Treasurer. Co-signature on all cheques, drafts and other documents by two (2) of the signing officers shall be required.
12. DUTIES OF OFFICERS:
    12.1 PRESIDENT: Shall conduct all regular, special or executive meetings of the Club

• as required. The President is responsible for enforcement of the Constitution and Bylaws. He shall be the spokesperson for the Club and shall conduct all Club business in an effective and professional manner. He shall conduct or request the Vice President to conduct an independent audit of the club’s finances.
  12.2 VICE PRESIDENT: Shall, in the absence of the President, perform all the duties of the President. He shall promote and foster camaraderie, goodwill and fellowship among all players. He shall conduct an independent audit of the clubs finances when at the request of the President in accordance with section 12.1 above.
  12.3 TREASURER: Shall be responsible for the receipt and disbursement of all finances, including cash deposits, disbursements and expenditures. He shall be responsible for records, financial reports and audits.
  12.4 SECRETARY: Shall be responsible for the accurate recording of all meeting minutes and their distribution and any other Club activities as deemed necessary. He shall notify membership of all meetings and special events.
  12.5 CAPTAIN(S): Shall promote sportsmanship, fair and safe play on the ice and off. Captains shall ensure that the game is played in a competitive, yet safe manner at all times, dealing with infractions or rough play therewith. In case of any serious or repeat offenses, Captains shall refer these to the Executive. Captains may be required to participate in a player evaluation as referred to in Clause 8.1.