SBA By-Laws

Below you will find the up-to-date Bylaws of the association. Any member in good standing may offer proposed
changes for consideration at the Annual Meeting. Proposed changes should be sent to the Association Manager at
least 21 days prior to the Annual Meeting.

BY-LAWS FOR THE SALISBURY USBC BOWLING ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE I - NAME

The association is chartered by the United States Bowling Congress. The name of the organization is the Salisbury, MD USBC BA.

ARTICLE II - NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND CHARTER

Section A - Non-profit corporation
The association is organized as a nonprofit corporation and operates consistent with the requirements of an organization classified as tax
exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

Section B - Charter
The association shall be chartered by USBC and subject to its authority. To maintain its charter, the association must:
1. Provide services for USBC BA members (men and women only).
2. Adopt bylaws approved by USBC.
3. Not enact any bylaws or rules inconsistent with USBC's bylaws.
4. Adhere to Performance Standards and stated requirements as set forth in the USBC Association Policy Manual.
5. Apply for renewal of its charter every five years.

ARTICLE III - PURPOSE

The purposes of the association as stated in the Articles of Incorporation include, but are not limited to:
1. Providing equal opportunity for all in the sport of bowling without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability or national origin.
2. Promoting the game of American Tenpins.
3. Conducting and supporting bowling competition.
4. Engaging in any other activities permitted by an organization as tax exempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRC.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Membership is composed of individuals who pay dues to the association and is in effect from August 1 through July 31.

An individual joining a summer league after March 15 shall pay the dues that are known to be, or become, effective for the next current
season. On payment of the dues, the individual shall become a member for the balance of the current season and the next season.

Each individual shall pay national, state (where applicable) and local dues, except as provided in Rule 100e, Traveling League and 100i,
Mail-O-Graphic League.

The members, by two-thirds vote, determine and adopt local adult dues, if any. The annual adult membership dues are as follows:

Local - $10.00
State - $1.00
USBC - $10.00

The board may waive all or part of local dues for:
1. Members of other USBC associations having a reciprocal agreement with the association.
2. Other groups, such as seniors, etc. as determined by the Board.

The association cannot charge additional non-dues assessments.

ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MANAGEMENT

Section A. Board Composition, Authority and Duties

The management and governance of the association is vested in the board of directors. The total number of elected directors is 13.

The board shall not engage in any acts constituting a conflict of interest. The board's duties include but are not limited to:

1. Enforcing the bylaws.
2. Complying with the USBC Association Policy Manual.
3. Ensuring adherence to all USBC Performance Standards.
4. Conducting championship level competition for its membership constituency.
5. Providing education, training, evaluations, recognition and other services as determined by USBC.
6. Implementing USBC programs.
7. Selecting/appointing and evaluating the performance of the Association Manager.
8. Approving use of membership records.
9. Re-rating the league average of an association member when there is evidence the bowler's average does not represent the bowlers
true ability.
10. Conducting suspension and reinstatement hearings.

Section B. Eligibility

A candidate for the board must be:
1. A USBC member in good standing of the association at the time of the election and throughout their term.
2. Elected or appointed without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin or age other than the minimum age of 14
unless state laws mandate a specific age, and be reasonably representative of the membership.
a. Any member of the board authorized to sign contracts or acting as a signatory on association accounts    must be a minimum age of 18
to meet bonding requirements.
b. A maximum of three bowling center proprietors may serve on the board at one time. A proprietor is an      individual who is the owner,
partner or corporate officer of a bowling center or group of bowling centers.                Excluded from the definition of proprietor is an
individual who owns 25% or less of the equity shares, or who is inactive in the management of the bowling center and remains so during
a term as an officer or director.

Additional eligibility requirements, if any, will be developed by the Nominating Committee to be approved by the membership.

Section C. Election of Directors

Directors are elected by a majority vote of the membership present and voting, from:
1. A slate provided by the Nominating Committee.
2. Nominations from the floor. Qualifications must be submitted to the Nominating Committee. Voting will be by ballot if there is more
than one nominee for each position.

Section D. Term

The term for directors is two years.

Section E. Resignation, removal and vacancies
1. Resignation. A board member may resign from the board of directors by providing written notice of resignation to the president or, in
the case of the president, to the board.
2. Removal for Ineligibility. A board member who is no longer eligible to serve on the board may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the
board when a quorum is present.
3. Removal for Cause. When a board member is accused in writing of failure to properly perform the duties of their office or otherwise
engaging in improper or unfair activities or conduct, the board may conduct a hearing following the Removal Procedures in the
Suspension and Reinstatement Chapter. An appeal may be filed with USBC within 15 days of the removal. Two-thirds written consent of
the full board is required to seek re-election and/or re-appointment to the board.
4. Vacancies. Vacancies in positions on the board are filled for the unexpired portion of each term as follows:
a. The president, with board approval shall fill vacancies in director positions.
b. The board fills vacancies in officer positions.

ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS

Section A. President and Vice President.
The officers of this association shall include a president and two vice presidents.

Section B. Election
Officers are elected by a majority vote of the membership, present and voting, from:
1. A slate provided by the Nominating Committee.
2. Nominations from the floor. Qualifications must be submitted to the Nominating Committee. Voting will be by ballot if there is more
than one nominee for each position.

Section C. Term
The term for elected officers is two years. The number of years in a term, the number of terms allowed and a stagger system are
determined by the membership.

Section D. Authority and Duties.
1. President
a. Presides at all meetings.
b. Acts as spokesperson for the association.
c. Appoints committees (except nominating) with the board approval.
2. Vice- President
a. Presides at all meetings when the President is absent.
b. Performs other duties as prescribed by the board or requested by the President.
3. Association Manager
The Association Manager is:
a. Selected/appointed by and accountable to the board.
b. Responsible for implementation of USBC's Performance Standards.
c. Acts as the ex-officio non-voting secretary/treasurer of the board or such other officer designation as required by law and determined by
the board.
d. Responsible for other duties as prescribed by the board and in the USBC Association Policy Manual.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS

Section A. Annual Meeting
An Annual Meeting of the BA membership shall be held at a time and place approved by the board of directors (See Article IX, Section D for
the time frame for election of delegates and alternates to the USBC meeting.)
1. Member
Attendance is open to all members. Voting members, officers and directors must be at least 14 years of age, unless state laws mandate
a specific age.
2. Voice and Vote
BA membership, voting officers and directors of this association, at least 14 years of age, unless state laws mandate a specific age, have
voice and vote. Members not meeting the above stated criteria may attend with voice only. Absentee and proxy voting are not allowed.
3. Responsibilities
BA members shall:
1. Adopt bylaws, including total dues amount, up to the established maximum.
2. Elect officers and directors to the board.
3. Elect delegates and alternates to the USBC and state annual meetings.
4. Meeting notice
Written notice of the meeting shall be forwarded to the board and league secretaries, which should be at least 15 days prior to the annual
meeting. Special meetings may be called by the president or upon written request of at least three board members.
5. Quorum
8 members will constitute a quorum.
6. Action
A majority vote of those members, officers and directors present and voting, at a properly noticed meeting, when a quorum has been
established, is required to take action, unless otherwise provided by law or these bylaws. Election of officers/directors requires a majority
vote. Election of delegates and alternates requires a plurality vote. Absentee voting and proxy voting are not allowed.

Section B. Board Meeting
The board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be held upon the request of any board member if a majority of the board
approves.
1. Notice. Written notice for all regular and special meetings shall be forwarded to the board, which should be at least 15 days prior to the
start of a meeting.
2. Quorum. 7 board members constitute a quorum. At least one house director from each house with two or more directors must be
present for a quorum.
3. Action. A majority vote of the officers and directors, present and voting, at a properly noticed meeting, when a quorum has been
established, is required to take action, unless otherwise provided by law or these bylaws. Absentee and proxy voting are not permitted.

Section C. Parliamentary Procedure
The most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, governs all meetings.

ARTICLE VIII - COMMITTEE

Section A. Standing Committees
The association shall have the following Standing Committees: Nominating and Finance.
1. Nominating Committee. The committee reviews candidates and prepares slates and publicizes criteria and procedures for the elected
positions for the board and delegates/alternates to state and USBC annual meetings. (See the USBC Association Policy Manual for
composition of the Nominating Committee.)
2. Finance Committee. The committee is responsible for reviewing and monitoring the annual budget and other financial matters.

Section B. Other Committees
The president may establish other committees, with board approval.

ARTICLE IX - DELEGATES, ALTERNATES

Section A. USBC Annual Meeting
Delegates and alternates to the USBC annual meeting are elected by plurality vote by those members present and voting. (See Article VI,
Section A of the national bylaws for representation).

Section B. State Annual Meeting
Delegates and alternates to the state annual meeting are elected by plurality vote by those members, officers and directors present and
voting.

Section C. Eligibility
1. USBC Annual Meeting. Delegates and alternates must be:
a. Elected by the BA members, officers and directors.
b. At least 18 years of age.
c. A USBC member in good standing of the association at the time of election and throughout their term.
2. State Annual Meeting. Nominees must be:
a. Elected by the BA members, officers and directors.
b. At least 14 years of age.
c. A USBC member in good standing of the association at the time of election and throughout their term.
If a member is elected to represent more than one association to attend the same meeting, the first election shall stand and any
succeeding election shall be declared null and void. A local association is not eligible to send delegates/alternates if it is declared
delinquent or USBC has revoked its charter.

Section D. Election
Delegates/alternates serve for one year, beginning August 1, and are elected by:
1. A slate provided by the Nominating Committee.
2. Nominations from the floor. Qualifications must be submitted to the Nominating Committee.
3. Plurality vote. The election shall be by ballot, except that a voice vote may be taken when the number of candidates does not exceed the
number of positions to be filled.
4. Alternates shall serve in order of their election.
The election is to be held in compliance with the USBC or State Annual Meeting requirements at which the delegates will represent the
association.

Section E. Vacancies
Vacancies are filled for the unexpired portion of each term as follows:
If elected by the members vacancies are filled by the alternates in order in which they were elected. If a vacancy still exists, the President
fills the vacancy by appointment. The appointee must also meet the same eligibility requirements as elected positions.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS

Section A. Procedure
Any member of the association may submit proposed amendments to these bylaws. The local association bylaws may be amended at
any membership meeting, by a two-thirds vote of the officers and directors and the BA membership present and voting. The amendment
must be:
1. Submitted in writing to the Association Manager or President.
2. Submitted at least 21 days prior to the meeting when the association is considering the proposal.

Section B. Change in dues
Forward a notice at least 15 days prior to the meeting at which the proposed change is considered to the League Secretaries. The notice
must:
1. Be in writing.
2. Specify the amount of the change.
3. Specify the reason for the change.

Notification of any adopted change in dues, and the reason for the change, will be forwarded in writing to each league secretary.

Section C. Effective date
All amendments are effective August 1, following adoption, unless otherwise specified when adopted.

ARTICLE XI - FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the association is August 1 through July 31.

ARTICLE XII - INDEMNIFICATION

Directors, officers and other authorized volunteers, employees or agents shall be indemnified against claims for personal and individual
liability arising in connection with their positions or service on behalf of the association to the full extent permitted by the law.