Optional Coach of the Year
Judge of the Year
Don Nelson Memorial Award for Contributor of the Year
Section (1). --- The fiscal year for NOR-CAL memberships shall be from September 1st through August 31st, and cannot be prorated.
Section (1). --- Management of NOR-CAL is vested in the Executive Board.
Section (1). --- The Executive Board shall consist of the four elected officers, the Immediate Past-Chairman, USAG State Chairman, the NAWGJ State Director, and the elected Zone Representatives.
Section (4). --- The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings and transmit them to the members in the NOR-CAL newsletter; maintain an up-to-date roster of member’s names, addresses, and phone numbers; prepare and send meeting notices and agendas; and be the custodian for all NOR-CAL papers.
Section (1). --- The Chairman shall have the authority to establish standing committees and/or chairmanships for a specific purpose as the need arises.
Section (1). --- A general meeting shall normally be held in the fall for the purpose of finalizing the forth-coming season’s meet schedule and to discuss any other NOR-CAL business except changes in the competitive structure for the current season.
Section (1). --- Election of officers for the Executive Board shall be held at the spring meeting, as per ARTICLE IV of the Constitution. A slate of nominees will be presented, but nominations from the floor are also welcomed.
Section (1). --- Operating funds for NOR-CAL shall be derived from one or more of the following sources: Membership dues, event profits, and/or fund-raising activities.
Section (1). --- Expenditures of $300.00 or more shall have the prior approval of the Executive Board.
Section (2). --- The Chairman shall receive an honorarium of $150.00 per month plus all expenses associated with the running of NOR-CAL, including, but not limited to, the Chairman’s expenses to the USAG Congress each year.
Section (4). --- The NOR-CAL Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Chairman shall each receive a monthly honorarium of $35.00 in exchange for handling the affairs of NOR-CAL.
Section (6). --- Depending on the candidates, the NOR-CAL General Membership may award the William E. Glover Memorial Scholarship, each year, up to a maximum of $600.00 – See Appendix.
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Optional Coach of the Year |
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Judge of the Year |
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Don Nelson Memorial Award for Contributor of the Year |
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James Wallace Memorial Award |
Nominations for Optional Coach of the Year, Judge of the Year, Choreographer of the Year, Don Nelson Memorial Award for Contributor of the Year, and the James Wallace Memorial Award need to be received by the NOR-CAL Vice Chairman by June 1st. The nominator needs to include a short description of the candidate’s qualifications for the award. The General Membership shall then vote from a slate of nominees. If no nominations are received the Executive Board will nominate one or more individuals. Write-in Candidates will also be allowed. All official nominees will be announced for recognition at the meeting.
Section (1). --- Any member of NOR-CAL must conduct themselves in a professional manner according to the Rules of Ethical Conduct found in the APPENDIX of this Handbook. Payment of the annual Membership Dues shall constitute agreement and acceptance of these rules.
Section (1). --- NOR-CAL shall include all of Northern California from the Oregon border in the north, to the southern boundaries of Monterey, Kings, Tulare and Inyo counties, and from the Pacific Ocean on the west to the Nevada border on the east.
Section (4). --- A new club will be placed into a Zone by the Executive Board with consideration given to geographical location. The Zone Representative of that zone must contact the new club to let them know of the decision of the Executive Board and to welcome them into that zone and NOR-CAL. The Zone Representative shall inform all members of the zone about the new club and will make sure that the new club has the current NOR-CAL Handbook, Competitive Calendar, Roster, and any important information.
Section (1). --- These Bylaws shall be adopted or amended by a majority of the Voting Members present,, provided they constitute a quorum as defined in ARTICLE V, Section (2) of the Constitution.