Carolina Independent Semi-Pro Football League - CISFL

Introduction:

The purpose of these bylaws is to govern the team and formulate the

rules for running the CISFL. At no time shall this document be duplicated.

Commissioners and Asst. Commissioners – shall hereby be referred to Tara and Chris Green.

Joining Team – shall here by be referred to as CISFL member.

Athletic – shall here by be referred to as semi-pro football player.

Members – player or non-player who is associated with the CISFL such as coaches, owners, officials, equipment staff or

other persons associated with the functioning of the team.

Membership – teams, players and non-players of the CISFL who are a part of the current season.

Quorum – a minimum of two members of the League required to being present to hold a meeting or bring forth an issue before the League for a vote.

Asst. Commissioners Meeting – shall here by be referred to as

the CISFL Board Meeting. There shall be a CISFL Board Meeting prior to each CISFL General Meeting and as requested by emergency situations.

For any CISFL Board Meetings, at least more than half of the staff, coach and game officials members must be present.

CISFL General Membership Meeting – Shall here by be referred to as the team/league meeting. There shall be one team/league meeting twice a year.

Dues – Amount of money each team is responsible for bringing to the

League meetings in order to cover the cost of joining fee $250.00

Dues – Amount of money each team is responsible for bringing to the

team in order to cover the cost of games, equipment, league dues and other budget needs.

This league shall be called CISFL, herein referred to as the Carolina Independent Semi-Pro League.

The CISFL is a non-profit semi-pro football league organized

under the bylaws. The principal location of

operation shall be High Point, NC and its surrounding counties, or any other

such place as designated by the Commissioners.

The CISFL will be composed of teams, players and non-players and other staff committed to the development, teaching, and understanding of the sport of Football within the surrounding area.

Additionally, this corporation is organized as an amateur football team

exclusively for charitable and educational purposes and to foster

national or international amateur athletic competition within the

meaning of semi pro football

1. The mission is to provide an opportunity for male athletes and

coaches to participate in professional sports at an incomparable level.

This mission allows men the opportunity to play tackle football by

promoting men’s sports in a safe, positive and fun atmosphere,

while fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, individual, and community

improvement.

2. The CISFL seek to foster national amateur sports

competition through participation in the Men’s CISFL Bowl games, hereby referred to as the football tournament. The CISFL will also encourage and prepare its players to participate in the Playoffs and Championship.

1. The purpose of the League is to set the agenda of each general

meeting as well as the general policy for the CISFL.

The CISFL shall also set a budget for all operations for the upcoming

season. The CISFL shall also mediate all disputes between players and

staff. The CISFL has the power to appoint a member in good standing

to a position not set forth in this set of bylaws. If said such position is

to become permanent, an amendment will be required.

This league is organized on a membership basis and any other

rights or privileges of members are set forth in the league’s

bylaws. Each team member shall have equal rights with all team members of the CISFL. Membership shall be open to any

willing and able team that wish to contribute to the objectives and

purpose of the CISFL. The membership consists of two types:

Team players and non-players. To be a member in good standing a player or non-player must meet the following requirements:

1. A player/team:

a. Has paid dues to the CISFL in the amount specified and the

deadline specified by the CISFL.

b. Has sufficient health insurance not designated by the CISFL.

Follows any rules as set forth in these bylaws and other codes

of conduct instituted by the CISFL.

d. Is actively participating in team meeting, games, fundraisers,

and general team “meet and greets”

e. Completed all necessary paperwork (registration forms,

waivers, code of conduct agreements, etc…)

f. A team that is unable to participate in meeting or games due

to an no show may retain their status as a member as long as they all 24 hours in advance.

2. A non-player:

a. Has completed all necessary paperwork (registration forms,

waivers, code of conduct agreements, etc…) by the deadline specified

by the Board

b. Follows any rules as set forth in these bylaws and codes of

conduct instituted by the CISFL.

3. Non-discrimination statement: The CISFL will not

reject an individual for membership on the basis of race, color,

religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or disability.

1. General Meetings: The league will hold a meeting

at least twice each calendar year. Each meeting shall be opened and

presided over by the CISFL. The minutes,

provided by the CISFL from the General Meeting shall be available to

all owners, coaches, players and non-players. Any pending and open items from the prior CISFL Meeting shall be addressed and discussed. Once these issues have been addressed the floor shall be opened for any member for new business. Once all new business has been addressed, the meeting shall be ended. The CISFL shall keep the minutes.

2. CISFL meetings: The CISFL staff will touch base with all team members at least every other month by phone or text

and always within a week prior to a CISFL membership meeting.

The CISFL owner or her designee shall reside over

all CISFL meetings.

3. Special Meetings: A special meeting of the CISFL

members may be called, should the need arise. A special meeting will

be called by the CISFL owner if she receives written

requests from two-thirds of the members in good standing.

1. At any time, when a dispute between teen members directly impacts the league, a special CISFL Meeting shall be called for with both parties present to mediate and affect a solution to the dispute. The solution can range from official reprimand of either parties, suspension or expulsion of any or all parties involved in the dispute. The results of

the decision shall be recorded and read aloud at the next CISFL

Meeting.

2. At any time, when a dispute between a team member and player

directly impacts the CISFL, a special CISFL Meeting will be called with

both parties present to mediate and affect a solution to the dispute.

The effected CISFL Member shall be unseated, for the duration of the

dispute and a suitable substitute will serve in her stead for the

duration of the CISFL Meeting. The solution can range from official

reprimand of either parties, suspension or expulsion of any or all

parties involved in the dispute. The results of the decision shall be

recorded and read aloud at the next CISFL Meeting.

Amendments may be proposed by any member during the new

business phase of any CISFL Meeting. Amendments shall be voted

on by the CISFL. All Amendments, to be approved and added to this

set of bylaws, must be approved by three-fourths of the majority of

where a quorum exists. These bylaws may be amended by the CISFL.

If at any time a CISFL Member acts inappropriately with malice,

defrauds the CISFL or members, or conducts affairs

in a harmful way against the league, that team may be removed

from CISFL. A special CISFL Meeting will be called for and a motion will

be made for the removal of the team. After discussion of the offense,

a secret ballet will be taken and majority vote shall rule.

The CISFL shall have three standing committees:

Recruiting, Fundraising, and Social.

1. Recruiting Committee: This committee shall be responsible for

recruiting new teams and non-players for each upcoming season by

creating and disseminating recruitment materials (posters, business

cards, ads, press releases etc). The Committee shall assist with

updating the CISFL online tools (my space, face book, CISFL

website, etc…) for recruitment purposes. A webmaster will be

appointed to manage the website and serve as an assistant of this

committee.

2. Social Committee: This committee shall be responsible for assisting

in the arrangement of team meet and greets, press conferences, and

team building functions. The Committee will also assist with the

design and production of team products to be sold or distributed.

3. Fundraising Committee: This committee shall be responsible for

special events and soliciting funds from businesses and other

organizations. The Fundraising Committee shall also assist with club

merchandising and shall work directly with the Social Committee to

coordinate merchandising efforts. This committee will secure at least

one fundraising event each season. The committee will be responsible

for organizing fundraising events and coordinating members to staff

events as needed.

1. Income: the income of the CISFL will come from:

a. Team dues

b. Fundraisers

c. Tournaments, matches, or other functions

d. Sponsorships

e. Other sources which has been approved by the CISFL

2. Expenses: Team monies may only be disbursed for expenses that

have been authorized by the CISFL of a (no-show) team. That team will have to fork out $250.00 league joining fee again in order to stay in the league for the rest of the season. This will abide if you do not call the other team owner/coach and let them know that you will not be able to play a game 24 hours in advance. This is approve by CISFL funding resolution. The CISFL President is the only one to have signature authority on the CISFL checking account.

The CISFL may discontinue the activities of the CISFL

as presently constituted. The dissolution of the league requires a two

thirds majority vote of members in good standing. Notice of the

proposed dissolution will be circulated to all team members no fewer than 45 days and no more than 60 days prior to the meeting at which

the matter is to be considered.

Upon the dissolution of the CISFL, or in the event it shall cease to

engage in carrying out the purposes set forth in these Articles, all of

the business, properties assets and income of the CISFL

remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and

liabilities of this corporation, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund,

foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively

for tax-exempt purposes which are reasonably related to the purposes

of this corporation, as may be determined by the CISFL Directors of

this corporation in its sole discretion.

For any situation not set forth by this set of bylaws, CISFL bylaws shall be the governing body.

No volunteer director or volunteer officer (as defined in the Act)

shall be personally liable to this corporation or its members for

monetary damages for a breach of such CISFL or officer's

fiduciary duty; provided however, that this paragraph shall not

eliminate or limit the liability of a CISFL or officer for any of the

following:

• a breach of the CISFL or officer's duty of loyalty to the

corporation.