MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP Bylaws

ARTICLE 1

PURPOSE

-Football Club Connecticut (FCC) was formed to foster amateur men’s’ soccer competition by promoting , developing and competing in the Amateur Soccer League of Connecticut in the Town of Stamford, Ct. The club will field competitive men’s team in both outdoor and indoor leagues in Stamford.  The headquarters of the Club shall be the location of the President.

-The Club shall be affiliated with the Amateur Soccer League of Connecticut.

 ARTICLE 2

MEMBERSHIP

-Any individual who has paid his yearly dues in full.

-Any adult who is physically capable of competing in the leagues we are members of.

-Any person is eligible for membership who is over 18 years of age and resides within Fairfield County and surrounding towns.  An annual membership fee of $25 (or as otherwise fixed by the membership and approved by the executive board shall be paid to the FCC).

-Any person who serves as a volunteer, coach or assistant coach during a calendar year shall be a member without payment of the membership fee. 

ARTICLE 3

OFFICERS

3.1 The officers of the FCC shall be as follows:

A.    President: The President shall be responsible for presiding over regularly scheduled meetings of the FCC including general and executive board meetings.  He/she shall be the chief executive officer of the FCC and shall supervise all business and affairs between the FCC and officials and departments of the Town of Stamford and officials of district, state or national soccer associations and shall execute any business contracts that may be approved by the Club.  The President shall perform all duties incident to the office of the President.

B.     Vice-President: In the absence of the President, 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 the restrictions upon the President.  He shall attend the District meeting.

 C.    Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds and shall keep the books of the FCC.  The Treasurer shall deposit funds and maintain bank accounts in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be designated by the executive board.  The Treasurer shall be responsible for all disbursements as directed by the executive board, and, in general, shall perform all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer.  At each regularly called meeting, the Treasurer shall present an updated report.  The Treasurer may maintain separate checking accounts with another individual approved by the Executive Committee as an additional signatory.

 D.    Secretary: The Secretary shall record the minutes of each meeting and shall be responsible for any and all correspondence on behalf of the FCC as directed by the membership, executive board, or the officers.  The Secretary shall be responsible for the storage and retrieval of all minutes, correspondence, trophies, banners, etc. of the FCC.  The Secretary shall give all notices as required by the By-laws of the FCC.  The Secretary shall keep a register setting forth the name and addresses of each member and, in general, shall perform all duties incident to the office.

 3.2    The officers of the FCC have been established as the founding members of the organization and will remain the same until a decision is made to make changes.

  E.    Director, Fund Raising: The Fund Raising Director shall be responsible for all fund raising activities of the FCC.

F.    Director, Coaches: The Director of Coaches shall chair the Coaches Committee and be responsible for all matters related to Coaches.

ARTICLE 3

STANDING COMMITTEES

  5.1    Committees will be formed accordingly as the club develops the needs to obtain additional items to keep the club functioning.

   ARTICLE 4

MEETINGS

  4.1    The executive board shall meet as required.

  4.2    A general meeting of the Club membership shall occur on at the beginning of each indoor and outdoor season.  Notice of meeting will appear on the club website one week prior to meeting.  Additional meetings may be called at the request of an officer or three members.

ARTICLE 5

FISCAL YEAR

 5.1    The fiscal year of the FCC shall commence on October 1st and end on Sept 30th of the following year.

ARTICLE 6

DISSOLUTION

 6.1    Upon the dissolution of the FCC, the executive board shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the FCC, dispose of all of the assets of the FCC exclusively for the purposes of the FCC in such manner or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively as charitable organizations under section  501 (c)-(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Executive board shall determine.