​​These Bylaws are hereby established by the Kings through its Board of Directors. Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, policies, rules or regulations relating to this organization, to the extent inconsistent with these Bylaws, are hereby superseded.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
 
ARTICLE I              NAME, STANDING AND MISSION STATEMENT
ARTICLE II             PURPOSE, ELIGIBILITY AND SCOPE OF PLAY
ARTICLE III            LOCATION
ARTICLE IV            MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE V             MEETING OF MEMBERS
ARTICLE VI            BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ARTICLE VII           COMMITTEES
ARTICLE VIII          FISCAL MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE IX            AMENDMENT
 
 
ARTICLE I

Name of Organization.  The name of this organization is Kings, hereinafter described as Kings.
 
STANDING.  KINGS is and will at all times be a nonprofit, community service organization under the bylaws and policies of the KINGS until such time KINGS terminates, or in any way ceases to function as KINGS.
 
MISSION STATEMENT:  KINGS exists to teach and promote the game of baseball in an advanced environment that fosters resilience, competition and development, instills the importance of being part of a team, readies players for Legion and High School baseball, and enhances the enjoyment of youth baseball players in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas consistent with the goals below.
 
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE, ELIGIBILITY AND SCOPE OF PLAY
Kings is an organized baseball team for baseball players living in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to create a comprehensive, community-based program to support the development of players across the 13u participation level and up. Our ultimate vision is to foster a resilient team at the youth level to promote skills, confidence, and leadership acceleration. 
The Kings program goals are to do the following:
•    Provide effective, high quality, advanced training and experiences for players and coaches.
•    Provide programs that are cooperative with and respected by other community programs.
•    Seek to maximize the potential of every player in the program.
•    Encourage and foster player participation for the full length of a player’s youth sports career by putting each player in a position to be successful.
•    Emphasize the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.

TEAM
Kings team plays in high level baseball tournaments in and around the Philadelphia region.  Fundraising can be leveraged for extended longer distance trips, if desired.  
The final number and level of traveling teams offered will be decided by the Kings Baseball Board on an annual basis and will be determined by registration numbers and talent level.  Currently, there is 1 13u team with not more than a 12 player roster.  
Kings teams typically play in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida and other surrounding communities. The Kings Season will consist of a fall (with individual dues), a winter (with individual dues), Spring (with individual dues, and Summer (with individual dues).   
Kings players will be obligated to meet a minimal attendance level in order to keep their status as a full-time Kings player.  If, for some reason, a player is unable to meet their obligations, their team financial commitments will not be reimbursed due to team cash outlay for custom uniforms and administrative fees associated with replacement of the player to make the Kings team whole again.
 

ARTICLE III
LOCATION
The principal office of KINGS, at which the general business of the organization will be transacted and where the records of the organization will be kept, shall be at 1052 Waterloo Rd. Berwyn, PA 19312.
 
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
The general membership of KINGS shall consist of parents/guardians of the registered eligible players.  Rules may be established by the Board to determine who will be recognized to vote, upon what matters, and how voting rights are determined.
 
ARTICLE V
MEETING OF MEMBERS
Section 1. Place of Meetings.  Meetings of the general membership shall be held at the principal office of KINGS or at such other suitable places (Such as a virtual meeting) as may be designated by the Board of Directors from time to time.
 
Section 2. Regular Meetings.  Regular meetings of KINGS shall be held at least once per year as determined by the Board of Directors which shall set the specific date and time for each regular meeting. The members shall transact such business of KINGS as may properly come before them.
 
Section 3. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President of the Board of Directors or shall be called by the President as directed by a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board of Directors.  The notice of any special meeting shall state the time, the place, and the purpose of such meeting.  No business shall be transacted at the special meeting except as stipulated in the notice.
 
Section 4. Presiding Officer. The President of the Board of Directors of KINGS shall be the presiding officer of all meetings of the membership.  In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside. In the absence of both persons, the members may elect a President Pro Tem for that one meeting.
 
Section 5. Notice of Meetings. It shall be the duty of either the Secretary or the President to mail, email or personally give a notice of each regular or special meeting stating the purpose thereof, as well as the time and place where the meeting is to be held.  The notice if mailed or emailed shall be sent to each member at the latest address appearing on the records at KINGS offices.  The notices of regular meetings shall be sent so as to be received at least seven (7) calendar days prior to such meeting. Notice of special meetings shall be sent at least two (2) working days prior to such meeting.
 

ARTICLE VI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Number and Eligibility. The Board of Directors of KINGS shall consist of five (5) voting Officers. The voting positions of the Board shall be the following Officer positions:  
(1) President
(2) Vice President 
(3) Fundraising Director 
(4) Director of Player Development. 
 

President
The chief officer charged with the overall administrative functions of Kings.
The President may have prior experience as a Board member or director within Kings or other Youth Sports Organization. A simple majority vote from the Board may elect a President that has no previous experience.
The President shall be directly responsible for;
A.    Scheduling and leading meetings and preparing the agenda.
B.    Investigating the circumstances involved in the removal of a member that has displayed improper conduct from a game or practice as described by the constitution of Kings or its affiliated governing bodies.
C.    Serve as the representative of Kings in all public matters.
D.    Oversee team drafts when necessary.
E.    Developing and maintaining sponsor relations for Kings.
F.    Provide resources and support for all other areas of Kings.
G.    Take prudent and reasonable action in circumstances not covered.
H.    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board.
I.    Recording the minutes of all meetings and have them ready to distribute at the next meeting.
 

Vice President
Shall be elected at large from the Board.
The Vice President shall be directly responsible for;
A.    Recommend any changes to this constitution or bylaws.
B.    Assume the duties of President in his/her absence.
C.    Perform any other duties as assigned by the President or the Board.

 

Fundraising Director
Shall be elected at large from the Board.
The Fundraising Director shall be responsible for;
A.    Oversees campaigns and events to raise donations for the organization.
B.    Publicize through whatever means possible the activities of the Kings.
 

Director of Player Development
Shall be elected at large.
The Director of Player Development shall be responsible for: 
A.    Analyze Kings and opponent and collaborate with the coaches in preparation of competition strategy.
B.    Forecast efforts for team baseball plays providing advanced modeling of successful approaches to game strategy for the coaching staff.
C.    Create and implement development plans to ensure athletes’ needs are addressed and met as they relate to sports goals.
D.    In conjunction with sports performance, develop and monitor the conditioning and training program to enhance individual and team potential.
E.    Guide and promote the success of athletes, providing a positive atmosphere conducive to the social growth of the athlete.
F.    Review recruiting documentation, prepare general correspondence, and assist in all areas of recruiting as allowed by the Kings Bylaws.
G.    Performs other duties as assigned.
Immediate Past President
Shall be responsible for:
A.    Support and guidance for the new Board.
B.    Immediate Past President will vote when the members voting ends in a tie.

 

Directors
Shall be responsible for:
A.    Operation and function of the program they are appointed to.
B.    Staying within the budget approved for the program.
C.    Organizing and dividing the required work within the program.
D.    Recruiting volunteers and/or coaches to perform the work required by the program.

To be eligible to serve as a member of the Board, the individual must be a member of KINGS (per Article IV). 
 
Each Board of Directors position shall be an annually elected position as determined by an anonymous ballot among current Board Officers.  The presiding voting members of the current Board (or such subcommittee of two or more Board members designated by the presiding Board President) shall tally the votes at the Board election and promptly announce the results.
 
Section 2. Governing Powers. The Board of Directors shall have all the powers and duties necessary or appropriate for the overall direction of KINGS.  They may engage in such acts and do such things as are not prohibited by a law or these bylaws.
 
Section 3. Election and Term of Office.  Board members shall hold office until the completion of their annual term at which time the Board member may choose to run for another one-year term at his or election.  There shall be no limit on the number of terms a Board member can serve.
 
Section 4. Vacancies. Vacancies in the Board of Directors caused by any reason other than the removal of a Director under Section 5 below shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the remaining voting members of the Board of Directors.
 
Section 5. Removal of Board Members.  At any regular or duly called special meeting of the Board of Directors, any one or more of the Board Members may be removed by a majority vote of the Officers on the Board.  A successive Board Member may then be elected by a majority of the Officers on the Board to fill the vacancy.  Any Board Member whose removal has been proposed shall be given at least thirty (30) days’ notice of the intent to take such action and an opportunity to be heard at this meeting.
 
Section 6. Compensation. No compensation shall be paid to directors for their services to KINGS. Directors may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of special duties provided such expenses were authorized by the Board for the benefit of KINGS.
 
Section 7. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place as shall be determined from time to time by the Board President.  The Board of Directors shall meet at least eight (4) times each year.
 
Section 8. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President of the Board upon at least two (2) working days’ notice to each Director.  This notice shall be given personally or by mail, by e-mail or telephone. The notice shall state the place, time and the purpose of the meeting.
 
ARTICLE VII
COMMITTEES
Section 1. Establishing Committees. The President of the Board of Directors may establish committees having authority of the Board in the management of the business of KINGS.  Committees are subject at all times to the direction and control of the Board.
 
Section 2. Membership. The committee must consist of one or more persons.  The committee members need not be a member of the Board of Directors.
 
Section 3. Term of Office.  Each member of a committee shall continue as such until his or her successor is appointed, unless the committee shall be sooner terminated, or unless such member is removed from such committee, or unless such member shall cease to qualify as a member thereof or resign.
 
ARTICLE VIII
FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Section 1.
Books and Accounts. Books and accounts of KINGS shall be kept under the direction of the President of KINGS.
 
Section 2. Execution of the KINGS Documents. The Board of Directors may authorize any Officer or Officer's agent or agents to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of KINGS.  Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. These authorizations are in addition to those authorized by these bylaws.
 
Section 3. Loans. No loans shall be contracted on behalf of KINGS nor evidence of indebtedness shall be issued in its name unless authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors.  Such authority shall be confined to specific instances.
 
Section 4. Deposits. All funds of KINGS not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of KINGS in such bank or banks or other depositories as the Board of Directors may elect.
 
Section 5. Conflict of Interest. The Board shall not enter into any contract or transaction with (a) one or more of its directors, (b) a director of a related organization or (c) an organization in or of which a director of KINGS is a director, officer or legal representative, or in some other way has a material financial interest unless:
 
1) That interest is disclosed or known to the Board of Directors,
2) The Board approves, authorizes or ratifies the action in good faith,
3) The approval is by a majority of directors (not counting the interested director),
4) At a meeting where a quorum is present (not counting the interested director).
 
The interested director may be present for discussion to answer questions, but may not advocate for the action to be taken and must leave the room while a vote is taken. The minutes of all actions taken on such matters shall clearly reflect that these requirements have been met.
 
Section 6. Checks, Drafts, Etc. All checks, drafts and other orders for payment of funds will be signed by such Officers or such other persons as the Board of Directors shall designate in its approved financial policies.
 
Section 7. Indemnity. KINGS shall indemnify and hold harmless any Director from any suit, damage, claim, judgment or liability arising out of, or asserted to arise out of conduct of such person in his or her capacity as a Director except in cases involving willful misconduct.  Indemnification provided under this section shall comply with and follow the requirements as provided by statute.  The Association shall have the power to purchase or procure insurance for such purposes.
 
Section 8. Examination by Directors. Every director of KINGS shall have a right to examine, in person or by agent or attorney, at any reasonable time or times, and at the place or places where usually kept, all books and records of KINGS and make extracts or copies thereof.
 
ARTICLE IX
Amendment
Both the Board of Directors shall have the power to amend the Articles of Incorporation and these bylaws. Subject to restrictions imposed by statute, the Board may amend the articles and bylaws by adopting a resolution setting forth the amendment, providing written notice of the proposed amendments at least 15 calendar days prior to a duly called meeting.  Such amendment shall require an affirmative vote of a majority of the Officers of the Board at a duly constituted meeting.
 
The foregoing Bylaws of the Kings were adopted on the _19__ day of August, 2024, by action of the Board of Directors President.​​

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