BASEBALL CHAPTER
of the
KINGFISHER OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
Kingfisher, Oklahoma
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I. NAME
Section 1. The organization created by this instrument will be known as the Baseball Chapter of the Kingfisher Officials
Association.
ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES
Some of the objectives of the Association are to promote good sportsmanship and maintain a high level of officiating, by
providing qualified officials for competitive Baseball games in the state of Oklahoma. Other objectives of the Association
are the recruitment, education, and training of new Baseball officials.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. The Association will be open to full membership to all individuals who have shown an interest in officiating
Baseball games, sanctioned by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA). Each member
of the Association shall be assessed dues in accordance with the By-Laws.
Section 2. Associate memberships will be available to those individuals who wish to further their understanding of the rules of
Baseball, and are not eligible for full membership under the conditions of Section 1. These associates will not be
eligible to vote on Association business, nor will they work as a member of a crew or be eligible individually for the
assignment of Baseball games, through the Association.
Section 3. Unless specifically stated hereafter, references to “member”, “members”, and “membership” in this instrument, refer
to full members of the Association.
ARTICLE IV. ELECTED POSITIONS
Section 1. Officers from the membership will include a President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
Section 2. The Board of Directors will consist of the Officers.
Section 3. The term of office for the Secretary-Treasurer will be one (1) year. The Vice-President will serve one (1) year as
Vice-President, and the following year as President. The President will serve one (1) year.
Section 4. With the exception of the Presidency, if any position(s) becomes vacant, the Officers will call a special election to
fill the vacated office(s). Should the President vacate his office, the Vice-President would assume the duties of the
President, and a special election would be held to fill the office of Vice-President. Members elected at special
elections will serve only the unexpired term of the vacated officer(s).
Section 5. The officer(s) of Vice-President and Secretary/Treasurer, will be decided by a simple majority vote. If more than
two (2) candidates are nominated, one (1) candidate must receive more than fifty percent (50%) of the vote.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 1. The Association shall conduct business based on the twelve (12) month period, from July 1st to June 30th.
Section 2. A minimum of six (6) business meetings of at least ninety (90) minutes in length will be held during the Baseball
season, to discuss game situations, mechanics, and rules. The dates, times and place(s) of the meetings will be
determined by the Officers, and announced though the local media.
ARTICLE VI. TAX STATUS
This Association is a “not-for-profit” organization, operated solely for the benefit of the membership
ARTICLE VII. BY-LAWS
Section 1. By-Laws to this Constitution may be made, provided such By-Laws are not in conflict with the letter or intent
of this Constitution.
Section 2. The By-Laws shall consist of operating procedures and other information necessary for the successful operation
of this Association.
ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Each member must be notified by mail of intent to amend the Constitution at least two (2) weeks prior to the
meeting at which the vote to amend the Constitution will be held. Notification will include a copy of the
proposed changes to the Constitution.
Section 2. A two-thirds (2/3) approval by the members present, who represent a quorum, will be required to amend the
Constitution.