NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION
HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION Handbook is to consolidate the efforts of the many who are working for the continued improvement of gymnastics in Northern California.
This Handbook has been prepared as a summary of NOR-CAL programs, rules and regulations. It is intended to be a totally complete gymnastics rulebook; it must be supplemented by a current copy of the current edition of the USAG Rules and Policies published annually by USA GYMNASTICS, “USA Gymnastics Technique,” and the F.I.G.’s Code of Points. The Handbook is provided free to all dues-paying members of the Association, and any revisions will be sent to current members. Additional copies (including replacement) are available at a cost of $10.00
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES FROM THE 1998-99 EDITION HAVE BEEN NOTED IN ITALICS.
Section (1). --- The name of this organization shall be the NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION, hereinafter referred to as NOR-CAL.
Section (1) --- The purpose of NOR-CAL shall be to: i) serve as the coordination body for non-school related women’s gymnastics in Northern California, ii) formulate rules and policies for operating a women’s gymnastics program, iii) hold at least two membership meeting a year, iv) establish a seasonal competitive meet schedule, v) sponsor clinics for the improvement of gymnastics instruction, vi) sponsor clinics for the improvement of gymnastics judging, vii) sponsor clinics to teach gymnastic skills to female gymnasts, viii) periodically communicate to the membership by a mailed newsletter, ix) print and continually update an operational Handbook, and x) perform any other function NOR-CAL feels will enhance the women’s gymnastics program of Northern California.
Section (2). --- Notwithstanding any statements to the contrary, neither NOR-CAL, as a whole, nor any persons while representing NOR-CAL, shall engage in any activities not associated with the stated purposes of this organization. No substantial part of the activities of the association shall consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign (including the publication or distribution of statements) on behalf of any political candidate for public office
Section (3). --- It will be the obligation of all members to honor and abide by the rules and adopted by and for NOR-CAL, with such obligation assumed upon payment of dues as established in the Bylaws.
Section (4). --- The association is organized for nonprofit purposes and individual members will not derive profit there from.
Section (1). --- Membership in NOR-CAL is open to anyone interested in women’s gymnastics.
Section (2). --- There shall be three types of memberships: I) Voting Members, ii) Apprentice Members, and iii) Associate Members.
Section (3). --- Voting Members are those individuals who represent a club, as a coach or an elected official of a club and have paid the yearly membership dues, plus any late charges that may be applicable. A Voting Member is entitled to one (1) vote, one copy of all printed material, and the privilege of competing registered gymnasts in NOR-CAL sponsored meets.
Section (4). --- Apprentice Members are those individuals who represent a new club (first year NOR-CAL member), as a coach or an elected official of a club and have paid the appropriate yearly membership dues (as stated in TITLE I, Section 3 of the Bylaws). An Apprentice Member is not entitled to vote but is entitled to one copy of all printed material, and the privilege of competing registered gymnasts in NOR-CAL sponsored meets.
Section (5). --- Associate Members are those clubs or individuals who, by paying the yearly membership dues, are entitled to all privileges of Voting Members, except the right to vote and the right to compete gymnasts in NOR-CAL sponsored meets.
Section (6). --- Membership dues are based on a fiscal year of September 1st through August 31st, and are considered delinquent on September 1st. After September 1st, a Membership may be brought current only by paying a late charge as set forth in the Bylaws. Membership dues cannot be prorated.
Section (7). --- A Membership is terminated by non-payment of dues and can be terminated by a vote of the membership for due cause. Due cause could be for not honoring NOR-CAL established policies, rules and obligations.
Section (1) --- The elected officers of NOR-CAL shall be: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. At least two (2) of these shall be active coaches. Election of these officers shall take place at the Spring meeting for a term of two (2) years. The elected Board will assume its duties immediately following the Spring General Membership Meeting of that year. Elections will be staggered so that the terms of two of the officers overlap with the other officers to create continuity between successive Boards.
Section (2). --- The Executive Board shall be made up by the elected officers of NOR-CAL, the Immediate Past-Chairman, USAG State Chairman, the NAWGJ State Director, and by elected Zone Representatives, one from each of the Zones established by the Board. Election of the Zone Representatives shall take place at the Spring meeting, every year, taking office immediately following the Spring General Membership Meeting of that year.
Section (3). --- Vacancies in any elected office shall be filled by the action of the Executive Board, and persons so appointed shall serve the remaining portion of the expired term until the next regular election.
Section (1). --- There shall be at least two (2) meetings held every year, usually Spring and Fall. Notices of the meetings will be given to the general membership at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting.
Section (2). --- Fifty percent of the voting membership with currently registered competitive gymnasts at any officially called meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. To act on any business, a simple majority of those present shall be sufficient to constitute approval.
Section (3). --- Special meeting of the NOR-CAL membership, or Executive Board meetings, may be called at any time by the Chairman, or by any three (3) elected officers. Notice of the meetings will be given to the general membership at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting.
Section (4). --- Committee meetings shall be subject to call by their respective chairmen.
Section (5). --- ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, newly revised, shall govern all proceedings not covered in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Section (1). --- The Chairman shall be empowered to establish as many committees and chairmen as he/she may decide necessary.
Section (1). --- The assets of this organization are irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no part of the net income or assets of this organization shall ever inure to the benefit of any private individual. Upon dissolution or winding up of NOR-CAL, its assets remaining after payment of, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this organization, shall be distributed to the USA Gymnastics Women’s Committee, or at the discretion of the Executive Board, to a non-profit fund, foundation or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Section (1). --- This Constitution may be amended by a quorum, majority vote at any regular or special meeting of NOR-CAL, provided notice of the proposed change is included in the notice of the meeting.
Section (1). --- The Executive Board shall have the power to conduct NOR-CAL business between membership meetings. The Board may adopt Bylaws not in conflict with the Constitution as may be necessary to prescribe the procedures of NOR-CAL.