This organization shall be known as the Anderson Area Soccer Association (hereinafter referred to as the AASA), and shall be affiliated with the Indiana Youth Soccer Association (hereinafter referred to as the IYSA).

Section 1. To develop, promote, and administer the game of soccer for youth in the Anderson area. For purposes of the Association, the Anderson area shall be defined as Madison County.

Section 2. To encourage and assist in the development and growth of teams based within Madison County.

Section 3. To develop and encourage sportsmanship and playing proficiency by all players and persons involved in AASA.

Section 4. To affiliate with the Central Indiana Youth Soccer League (CIYSL) and/or any other playing leagues approved by the AASA Board of Directors, and to participate in the events and administration of those leagues.

Section 5. To do any and all other acts necessary, appropriate, and desirable in the furtherance of the foregoing purposes and for the good of youth soccer.

The principal office of AASA shall be the First United Methodist Church, 1215 Jackson Street, Room 217, Anderson, Indiana. The mailing address of the AASA shall be P.O. Box #1275, Anderson, IN, 46015.

Section 1. Team Name. Teams organized under the AASA shall be individually and collectively referred to as the Anderson Blitz.

Section 2. Colors. The representative colors of the association shall be royal blue, gold, and white.

Section 1. Membership. The members of the AASA shall be comprised of all families having players duly registered for the current season.

Section 2. Meetings. Meetings of the AASA membership may be called by the President or by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Meetings shall be held on an as-needed basis, except that a minimum of one general meeting shall be held following the State Association Coaches Meeting. Members shall be notified in writing at least 30 days before the general meetings.

Section 3. Meeting Place. The meeting place shall be the First United Methodist Church, 1215 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016.

Section 4. Quorum. A quorum shall exist if at least (25%) of the voting members of the AASA are present at a duly called AASA membership meeting.

            a. If a quorum is not present, the meeting shall adjourn without taking any action requiring a vote of the membership. If a quorum is present, the majority vote of the voting members present at the meeting shall be the act of the membership.

            b. In the event of a matter that, in the opinion of the AASA President, requires immediate action of the AASA membership is to be brought before a meeting of the membership that has been called in accordance with Article 5., Section 2., and a quorum is not present to allow a vote the AASA Board of Directors may act upon the matter in a duly called meeting of the Board of Directors. A 75% majority vote of the Board of Directors shall be the act of the membership.

Section 5. Voting Rights. Each AASA member family and each member of the AASA Board of Directors shall have one vote in a duly called AASA membership meeting, except that one person shall not exercise more than one vote during a vote of the membership.

Section 6. Jurisdiction. The AASA shall have jurisdiction over all matters involving teams with members duly registered with the AASA. The AASA shall elect officers in accordance with Article 7., who shall preside over AASA meetings and be empowered to carry out the programs of the AASA.

Section 1. General Powers. The business and affairs of the AASA shall be managed by the AASA Board of Directors.

Section 2. Membership. The AASA Board of Directors shall consist of the officers of the AASA and at-large members.

Section 3. Order. The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Board of Directors in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the By-Laws of the AASA.

Section 4. Voting. Each member of the AASA Board of Directors shall have one vote on matters being considered by the Board, except that the President shall exercise his/her vote online in case of a tie during a vote of the Board.

Section 5. Quorum. Fifty percent of the voting members of the AASA Board of Directors will constitute a quorum at any duly called meeting of the Board.

            a. If a quorum is not present at a duly called meeting, the meeting shall be adjourned without taking any action on matters requiring a vote by the Board except as provided in Article 6., Section 5., item b. If a quorum is present, the majority vote of the voting members present shall be the act of the Board.

            b. In the event that, in the opinion of the AASA President, a pressing matter requiring immediate Board action is to be brought before a meeting of the Board called in accordance with Article 6., Section 5., but for which a quorum is not in attendance, the President may count the votes of the members present and direct the Secretary or another Board member in attendance at the meeting to poll all absent members to complete the vote.

            If a particular Board members cannot be reached due to extenuating circumstances, those circumstances shall be recorded with the votes of other absent members and the vote of that member shall not be counted. Upon completion of the polling of absent members, the Secretary or another appointed Board member shall report the results to the President, who shall total all votes and determine the majority position of the Board based on the total number of members. The president shall then see that suitable actions are taken to carry out the majority vote of the Board. The result of the vote and the date upon which the vote was completed shall be reported in the minutes of the next duly called meeting of the Board of Directors.

Section 6. Meetings. Regular and special meetings of the AASA Board of Directors shall be held as designated by the AASA President or by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors. Board members shall be notified of meetings at least one week prior to said meeting, except in the event of emergency sessions for which a 24-hour notice shall suffice.

Section 7. Duties. The AASA Board of Directors shall be responsible for:

            Developing and promulgating rules and policies pertaining to AASA programs;

            Reviewing and approving the programs planned for AASA teams;

            Developing and approving the budget for the AASA;

            Handling matters of discipline with respect to AASA teams or players;

            Promoting the AASA; and

            Setting AASA player fees;

Section 8. Conflicts of Interest. Whenever it is anticipated that the Board of Directors action on a matter constitutes a conflict of interest for one or more Board members due to multiple duties or roles within AASA (such as a Board member who also serves as a team coach), such member shall be excused from the discussion by the President, as appropriate, and shall not exercise a vote on the matter. Any member of the Board of Directors who feels that an unanticipated conflict of interest may exist shall bring the situation to the immediate attention of the Board as a point of order, and all discussion of the matter shall cease until a vote of the Board determines whether such a conflict of interest exists.

The officers of the AASA shall be President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director of Coaching & Player Development.

Section 2. President. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the AASA, and shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the association. The President shall preside over all meetings of the AASA membership and of the AASA Board of Directors. The President may sign with any other proper officer of AASA authorized by the Board of Directors any bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer(s) or agent(s) of the AASA. The President shall in general perform all duties as may be prescribed by the AASA Board of Directors from time to time, and shall represent the AASA and its member teams in meetings with other soccer leagues or associations.

Section 3. Vice President. In the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all of the restrictions upon the President. The Vice President shall coordinate disciplinary procedures in accordance with existing AASA disciplinary policies. The Vice President shall also perform the duties of Parliamentarian for meetings of the AASA and of the Board of Directors, and any other duties that may be prescribed by the AASA Board of Directors.

Section 4. Treasurer. The AASA Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and shall be responsible for all operating funds of the AASA, and shall receive, deposit, and disburse all monies in the name of the AASA in accordance with the direction of the AASA Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be in charge of the management and disbursement of donated funds. The Treasurer shall perform in general all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be assigned by the President or by the AASA Board of Directors. The Treasurer’s financial books shall be audited every year after the completion of the fall season. In addition, the Treasurer shall present written documentation at every Board Meeting concerning the financial condition of AASA.

Section 5. Secretary. The AASA Secretary shall keep the minutes of the AASA and the AASA Board of Directors in books designated for that purpose, and assure that notices of all AASA membership and Board of Directors meetings are duly given in accordance with these By-Laws. The Secretary shall perform in general all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be assigned by the President or by the AASA Board of Directors.

Section 6. Director of Coaching & Player Development.  The Director of Coaching & Player Development shall be a paid position as an independent contractor, with the pay being determined by the AASA Board of Directors.  The Director of Coaching & Player Development shall be instrumental in promoting the AASA and recruiting players.  They will conduct tryouts for each season and form the teams accordingly.  They will then be responsible for registering those teams with the appropriate leagues.  The Director of Coaching & Player Development will also select the coaches and ensure they are properly licensed, equipped, and prepared to do the best job possible.  They also shall be responsible for scheduling home games and practices for the AASA.  Director of Coaching & Player Development will perform such other duties as are reasonably determined by the AASA and/or requested by the Board of Directors.  

Section 7. Terms of Office. Each AASA office shall have a one-year term. Upon expiration of a term, the office position shall automatically be opened to election at the next general meeting of the AASA membership prior to the expiration of the term. In the event that an office is unable to complete the term of office as described, a replacement shall be appointed by the Board of Directors to complete the unexpired term, subject to approval at the next general meeting.

Section 8. Removal from office. Any officer elected by the membership of the AASA or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of the association would be served thereby.

Section 9. Attendance at meetings. Failure of a Board member to attend at least two-thirds of the scheduled board meetings may result in removal of said officer from the Board, subject to a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 1. Effective Date. These By-Laws shall become effective upon approval by a majority vote of those members present at a general meeting of the AASA membership.

Section 2. Amendments to the By-Laws must be approved in a duly called meeting of the AASA membership. The AASA Board of Directors may temporarily amend the By-Laws until the next membership meeting if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the AASA, and approved by 75% of the voting members of the Board of Directors.

*Updated and approved - March 6, 2008