PIKE’S PEAK FLYING DISC CLUB CONSTITUTION

Revision 2009A

Article I

Name and Definition

The name of the organization shall be Pike’s Peak Flying Disc Club (referred to in this constitution as “PPFDC”). The Pike’s Peak Flying Disc Club may establish such acronyms or abbreviations as may be appropriate for business use, and may establish logos, service marks, or trademarks as may be appropriate to further its purposes, mission recognition and goals. Pike’s Peak Flying Disc Club (PPFDC) is a non-profit player’s organization.

Article II

Purposes

PPFDC is an organization dedicated to the advancement of flying disc sports in the Pike’s Peak region. Among the major functions of the club are:

  • a. Promotion of Communications in the Pike’s Peak Flying Disc Community
  • b. Course Maintenance & Improvements
  • c. Running of Leagues and Tournaments
  • d. New Course Approvals and Development
  • e. Fund Raising/Merchandise

    • Article III

    Membership

    Article 3, Section 1. Categories

    PPFDC shall have individual and organizational membership categories as follows:

  • a. Individual Membership Categories –
  • 1. General members. General members are those individuals who register annually as members.
  • 2. Life members. Life members are those individuals who register as life members and who pay to PPFDC a life membership fee. Life members will be granted all General membership privileges for every year they are alive while the PPFDC is in existence.
  • b. Organizational Membership Categories –
  • 1. Contributing Organization members. Contributing Organization members are those organizations that register as contributing organizations and which conduct programs or activities that further the sport of Disc Golf in the Pikes Peak region.

    • Article 3, Section 2. Voting

    Individuals belonging to the following PPFDC membership categories shall be entitled to vote in an election for directors of the Board: General members, Life members. An individual member shall meet at least one of the following requirements in order to vote in a PPFDC election:

  • a. Be at least sixteen (16) years of age
  • b. Have played in a PDGA or PPFDC sanctioned tournament within the last calendar year and be at least twelve (12) years of age
  • c. Be a current PDGA member

    • Notwithstanding these restrictions on voting, membership in the PPFDC is open to individuals who are less than twelve (12) years of age. An individual shall be a member of the PPFDC seven (7) days prior to the date of the election in order to be eligible to vote in that election.

    Article 3, Section 3. Membership Requirements and Dues

    Membership in the PPFDC is a privilege and requires certain obligations and duties. The Board of Directors may establish such membership requirements and dues as the Board shall deem necessary or appropriate. Further, the Board may establish such rules and procedures for the manner and method of payment of dues, the collection of delinquent dues and the proration or refund of dues, as the Board shall deem necessary or appropriate. No privilege of membership shall be available until all membership requirements are satisfied and all dues are paid in full.

    Article 3, Section 4. Non-discrimination

    The PPFDC shall allow membership without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, or national origin.

    Article 3, Section 5. Suspension and Termination of Membership

    The membership of any member may be terminated by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. A member shall have the right to a hearing with a committee of three board members, chaired by the PPFDC President, prior to termination.

    Article IV

    Officers

    Article 4, Section 1. Eligibility & Elections

    Any active (dues paid) member is eligible to become an officer. The officers will be elected at the yearly meeting. Eligibility to be an officer of PPFDC requires an individual to have PPFDC voting privileges. A member may not hold two officer positions at the same time. Nominees for officer positions must submit a letter of intent for their position of interest to the PPFDC Webmaster a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the yearly meeting. Officers will be elected by a majority vote of the membership. Votes can either be made in person at the yearly meeting, or absentee votes signed and sent to the PPFDC Secretary by US Mail to be opened at the yearly meeting.

    Article 4, Section 2. President

    The President’s duties include organizing meetings and cross-committee coordination. The President also is responsible for ensuring that the organization moves forward and meets goals and schedules. He/she will establish a consensus on goals and priorities and ensure that resources are assigned to work those issues/projects that do not fall under a committee. He/she will monitor the progress of the committees and help provide resources for the committees. The President can appoint a committee chairperson for special projects that come up after the yearly meeting. The President can appoint an officer or committee chairperson in the event of a resignation. The term is until the next yearly meeting.

    Article 4, Section 3. Treasurer

    The Treasurer is responsible for managing the club’s finances, an annual report at the yearly meeting, maintenance of the club’s membership database and issuing membership tags, as well as other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

    Article 4, Section 4. Secretary

    The Secretary is responsible for the meeting minutes and agenda, updating the PPFDC Constitution, collecting absentee election votes for the yearly meeting, and facilitating the orderly conduct of PPFDC meetings, as well as other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

    Article 4, Section 5. Webmaster

    The Webmaster is responsible for updating the PPFDC website and other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

    Article 4, Section 6. Executive Committee

    The Executive Committee consists of the officers and committee chairpersons. For major decisions, or expenditure approvals, the President will call for a vote of the Executive Committee. A majority is required for approvals. In the case of a tie, the President’s vote will break the tie.

    Article V

    Committees

    Article 5, Section 1. Eligibility

    Any active (dues paid) member is eligible to become a committee chairperson. The committee chairpersons will be elected at the yearly meeting.

    Article 5, Section 2. Chairpersons

    The committee chairperson/co-chairpersons should draw on the committee membership for help with course maintenance and improvements. The chairperson will develop a consensus among the committee members for any significant issues/projects at the course. The chairperson is responsible for periodical reporting of volunteer labor hours to the parks.

    Article 5, Section 3. Annual Committees

  • a. Widefield Course
  • b. Cottonwood Course
  • c. Sakuna Pines Course
  • d. New Course Development
  • e. Special Projects, as required

    • Article VI

    Meetings

    Section 1. The yearly meeting is held every February. Each officer and committee chairperson will give a report of the accomplishments/issues of the past year and anticipated issues/projects for the coming year. Each office and committee chairmanship is subject to a vote at the yearly meeting. Any active member present at the meeting can vote.

    Article VII

    Amendment of the Constitution

    Section 1. This constitution may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, and new a new constitution may be adopted, by a majority of members at any meeting duly called and at which a majority of members is present.