CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS
OF
WILDWOOD CREST DOLPHIN SWIM TEAM

  ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of the organization shall be the Wildwood Crest Swim Team, Inc., commonly called the Wildwood Crest Dolphin Swim Team.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE

  The purpose of this organization shall be to establish a non-profit Swim Team to promote the following:

A.   To maximize fun, participation, and create learning experience for each team member.
B.  To develop strong healthy bodies: (physical fitness)
C.  To develop self- discipline, social poise, good sportsmanship, and spiritual well being.
D.     To provide the opportunity to be part of an organized athletic team and experience the thrill of competing with others of comparable ability and interests.
E.     To develop advance swimming skills.

ARTICLE III

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS

Not withstanding any other provisions of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue law) or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deducible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue code of 1954 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.

ARTICLE IV

LEGISLATIVE OR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be carrying on for propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation and the corporation shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

ARTICLE V

INUREMENT OF INCOME

No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, its members, trustees, officers, or private persons except that the corporation shall.

ARTICLE VI

GOVERNING BODY

Section 1.   This organization shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) four At Large as representatives and the New Parent Liaison. Directors shall be responsible for the affairs of the organization. No one may be elected or hold office to the Board of Directors who is not a voting member of the organization.

Section 1a.           A voting member is defined as a parent/guardian of team member in good standing.

Section 2.             A quorum for conducting business of the corporation shall exist when fifty-one percent (51%) members of the Board of Directors are present.

Section 3.             In the case of a vacancy by reason of death or resignation of any Director, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the President for the unexpired term.

Section 4.            The Board of Directors shall have the right to remove from the Board any Director who does not attend two Board meetings in a row, without reasonable cause.

Section 5.             The At Large Representatives are four persons elected to represent equal groups of swimmers.

ARTICLE VII

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1. The competitive swimming program shall be carried out by the Board.

Section 2. The function of the Board of Directors shall be:

A. Establish the Wildwood Crest Swim Team as a corporation.
B. To meet the requirements for federal and state tax exemption.
C. To establish the philosophy of the competitive swimming program.
D. To establish the budgeting procedures and the appropriation of funds and to handle the
                               finances of the Team.
E. To execute all contracts for use of facilities, purchase of equipment, hiring of the coach (s) of the age group program.
F.  To set and collect team fees.
G.  Keep records.
H.  Appoint all committee chairperson.
 I.  Sponsor fundraising projects.
J.  Make rules and regulations for the Swim Team
 K. As amended changes from the minutes of previous year.

Section 3. DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

 A. The President shall preside over all Board and Booster Club meetings as a non‑voting member. In the event
  of a tie, the President shall cast the deciding vote. The President shall countersign all checks, serve as the representative at the USA Swimming Meetings or appoint a substitute, receive all bills or team  correspondence, coordinate booster club activities and perform all the usual duties incidental to the President.
The President may serve on the Board for one year after his/her term in a non‑voting advisory position. The president may also attend, as a consultant at all Swim Team committee meeting.

B. The Vice ‑President shall assist the President and serve in his/her placed during any temporary absence. The Vice‑President shall, serve as the Chairman of the Financial Committee  

C. The Treasurer shall collect all dues or other fees payable to the team, have custody of the team accounts, and make disbursements as directed by the Board, keep an account of all receipts and disbursements, give an account at each meeting, and sign all checks for payments of money by the team. The Books shall be audited prior to September 1st by the Board of Directors or a Committee of four appointed by the Board of Directors. This committee shall consist of the Treasurer, Vice ‑President and two other appointees. All disbursements must be made by check and all receipts shall be deposited.  The Treasurer shall deep an amount of petty cash as determined by the yearly budget.  Treasurer shall be assisted by Registrar and VicePresident.

D. Each Board Member can hold the same office for two consecutive terms. They may hold other offices, ormay run for a position formally held after taking one term off. This provision shall begin upon the final passage of these amended by-laws. In the event, no one runs for any particular position, then this provision will be voided as to that position that term and the officer will maintain that position for a third term if they so desire.

E. The terms for the Executive Board of Directors, including the President, Vice‑President, Treasurer, and Secretary shall be three years. President and Treasurer shall be elected at 2002 election. Vice President and Secretary shall be elected at 2003 election.

Section 4. DUTIES OF THE NEW PARENT LIAISON

The New Parent Liaison shall be responsible to help facilitate an organized meshing onto the Wildwood Crest Dolphin Swim Team for new swimmer(s) and their family. This shall be done by:

                                A.  Monthly Parent Meetings for the first three months of the season.

                                 B. The New Parent Liaison shall run the said above meetings and shall cover the following topics:

1. Reviewing of by‑laws

2. Explanation of the communication system used by the team.

3. Information on preparing meet sign up sheets.

4. Information needed to allow a stress free attendance to a meet.

                    C.  The New Parent Liaison shall make phone calls to maintain communication with the new

                         swimmer's family and to communicate any pertinent information concerning the team.

Section 5. DUTIES OF THE AT‑LARGE REPRESENTATIVES

  The At‑Large Representatives shall be members who are elected to represent an equal division of swimmers.Duties shall include representing swimmers and parents to the Board. The At‑Large Representatives shall also serve as telephone contacts for the flow of information to the parents of swimmers. In the case of a grievance by either swimmer or parent, the At‑Large Representatives shall receive all written grievances and take them to the Board of Directors Meeting.