By Laws of the Connecticut Chapter

ARTICLE I:
ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE

Section I Name
The organization, known as the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation, was established as a general Not-For-Profit corporation in the state of Connecticut. The Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation is a regional Chapter of The Lacrosse Foundation, Inc. with
principal offices located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Section II: Purpose
The principal aims and objectives of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation are to encourage, foster, and promote the sport of lacrosse, as played by both men and women at all levels, in Connecticut. This is accomplished by teaching the skills involved in
lacrosse; maintaining and promoting the highest ethical standards in all aspects of the game; enhancing the physical health of participants in the sport; soliciting moral and financial support for the sport from interested citizens and other individuals,
organizations, corporations, and groups; honoring men and women, who by their deeds as players, coaches, and contributors, and by the example of their lives, personify a great contribution to the game of lacrosse. The aims and objectives shall be consistent with those by The Lacrosse Foundation.

ARTICLE II:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1: Organization
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation shall consist of members selected based upon their ability to commit energy and talent to the organization. These
members shall include the officers of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation as well as additional directors preferably representing the various factions of lacrosse activity. As a minimum, the Board of Directors will include a representative of men’s and women’s high school lacrosse, youth lacrosse and collegiate lacrosse.

Section 2 : General Powers
The affairs and powers of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation, except as otherwise provided by law or by the charter, shall be conducted and managed by its Board of Directors.  
The Board of Directors may adopt such rules and regulations for the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation, or for the management of its affairs, or for the conduct of its meeting, as they deem necessary.

Section 3 : Term of Office
Each director shall be elected for a term of one year renewable for additional one-year terms upon approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. An at-large director elected by the Board of Directors to serve out a vacancy shall hold office for the period remaining of the term of the former director being replaced.

Section 4: Nomination and Election
At the last regular meeting of the calendar year of the Board of Directors, the Board shall make nominations to fill board vacancies, elect new board members, and approve existing board members for the next term. The Board shall, by majority vote of a quorum, select new board members to fill board vacancies and approve existing board members, for the term beginning on January 1 of the next year.

Section 5 Removal
Any director may be removed for cause by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the board.

Section 6: Filling of Vacancies
In case of any vacancies on the Board of Directors, whether due to death, resignation, removal, or any other cause, the vacancy or vacancies thus created may be filled by a vote of a majority of the remaining board during any board meeting (including ‘special’ meetings as defined in Section 9 below).

Section 7: Quorum
At all Board meetings, a quorum is achieved when a majority of the total number of Directors are “present”. For each vote taken, a Director is considered “present” if:
a) The Director is literally in attendance - even if abstaining on that particular item.
b) The Director has entered a vote by proxy with the Secretary or President on that particular item.

Section 8 : Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet at least three (3) times per annum at a time and place to be determined by the President. Any individual currently affiliated with the Chapter is welcome to attend and participate in Director meetings. Speakers and guests may be invited to general meetings by any representative by notifying the President. The agenda for such meetings will be set by the Officers.

Section 9 : Special Meetings/Ballots
“Special” meetings may be held at the call of the President or at the call of the Secretary upon the written request of a majority of the Board of Directors. A “special” meeting may be as simple as a ballot on one issue where member Directors may place their votes by proxy(by phone, mail, or other) with the Secretary or President.

Section 10: Conduct of Business
At all meetings of the Board of Directors, the conduct of business shall be in accordance with Roberts’ Rule of Order.

ARTICLE III:
OFFICERS

Section 1: Titles
The Officers of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation shall consist of President, Vice President(s), Treasurer, and Secretary. A maximum of four (4) Vice Presidents will be allowed per approval of the Board of Directors.

Section 2 : Duties of the President
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation and shall preside at all meetings and shall act as a member ç officio of all committees and perform any and all such duties as may fall within the scope of office. The President or his appointed representative approved by the Board of Directors shall represent the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation in all dealings on behalf of the organization. It shall be the responsibility of the President to ensure the organizations in compliance with Federal and State laws as well as the guiding principals and practices of The Lacrosse Foundation.

Section 3 : Duties of Vice President(s)
The Vice President or Vice Presidents shall, in the absence or incapacity of the President, perform the duties of that officer, and when so acting shall have the powers of the President. Other responsibilities of the Vice President shall include:
a. Assume the office of President should the current President be unable to complete his or her term.
b. Assist the President in his duties when called upon.
c. Temporarily perform any of the duties of any of the other officers should any of them be unable to do so.
d. Be responsible for, and enlist assistance in, the promotion of lacrosse through newspaper and magazine write-ups and other media.
e. Be co-responsible with the Secretary for the prompt submission of information to The Lacrosse Foundation for their records and possible publication in Lacrosse Magazine or other publications.
f. Exercise the above tasks with the intention of protecting and furthering the interests of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation and its Chapter members.

Section 4 : Duties of the Secretary
The Secretary or his or her designee shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall be custodian of all documents and correspondence, and shall issue such notices of meetings and conduct such official correspondence as required. Other responsibilities of the Secretary shall include:
a. Keep an up-to-date record of each Chapter member as well as other organizations for the distribution of Chapter Newsletters or other information.
b. Perform the duties of Chairman or Co-Chairman of the Committee responsible for the publication of the Chapter Newsletter. A minimum of two (2) Newsletters shall be pubLished and distributed each year.
c. Be Co-responsible with the Vice President for the prompt submission of information to The Lacrosse Foundation.
d. Exercise the above tasks with the intention of protecting and furthering the interests of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation and its Chapter members.

Section 5: Duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer shall have the custody and responsibility for all funds of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation. All checks, drafts, notes and orders for the payment of money may me be authorized by either the Treasurer or the President. The Treasurer shall make regular financial statements and reports to be provided at Board meetings or upon request. Responsibilities of the Treasurer shall include:
a. Receive all of the funds of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation and credit t12/same to the account of the organization.
b. Pay all bills of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation incurred as part of normal operations without the approval of the President or the Board. Such payments shall include the reimbursement of any Director or other individual with personal fmancial expenses which would normally be paid by the organization. In such cases, the Treasurer shall issue reimbursement only after proper examination of receipts or other documentation.
c. With the approval of the Board, issue “special” payments for approved projects, awards, donations, or other disbursements in agreement with the purpose and function of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation.
d. Assist area lacrosse organizations on matters of budgeting, and accounting. e. Keep a correct account of all moneys received, disposed of and held for the account of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation and report with respect thereto to Board meetings. A yearly financial report and a projected spending plan shall also be formally provided for submission to The Lacrosse Foundation.
f. Exercise the above tasks with the intention of protecting and furthering the interests of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation and its Chapter members.

Section 6: No Compensation
No director or officer of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation shall receive, directly or indirectly, any salary or compensation from the organization for services rendered as a director or officer.

ARTICLE IV:
COMMI’ITEES

Section 1: Standing Committees
Standing committees shall exist to carry out the aims and objectives of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation. There shall be the following committees of the Connecticut Lacrosse
Foundation:  
a. Membership
b. Fundraising
i. Promotional events(games, goif tournament, etc.)
c. Public Relations/Communication
d. Finance
e. Clinics/Youth Lacrosse

Section 2: Other Committees
There shall be such other committees as the President and/or the Board shall establish.

Section 3 : Committee Function and Responsibility
Directors are assigned to at least one committee for the duration of his/her term on the Board. these assignments are made based upon a Director’s expertise and interest. Committees are comprised of a Chairman who is responsible for serving as the liaison from his/her committee to the Board of Directors. Other committee members shall consist of any Chapter member or interested individual willing to contribute to the goals set forth by the committee chairman. All committees shall report to the Board at such times as the President and the Board deem appropriate.

ARTICLE V:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The executive Committee shall be composed of the following: President, VicePresident(s), Secretary, Treasurer, and, (if such individual is available and willing to so serve), the immediate past president of the Connecticut Lacrosse Foundation. Except as otherwise provided by law, the corporation’s bylaws, or resolution of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall have all of the authority of the Board of Directors during intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI:
INDEMNITY AND ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES

Any person was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that he or she was or is an Officer or Director shall be indemnified by the corporation against his or her expenses(including reasonable attorneys fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding to the maximum extent allowed by law.

ARTICLE VII:
AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted at any
meeting of the Board of Directors either by majority vote of the entire Board without notice, or by three-fourths vote of a quorum upon written notice, mailed twenty days prior to the meeting.