CRETE DIAMONDS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS

							         CRETE DIAMONDS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS

Dated: March 18, 2009


 1. This association shall be called the “Crete Diamonds Softball
    Association”. (Abbreviated “CDSA”, or referred to in internal
    documents as (the Association).

 2. Mission of the Crete Diamonds Softball Association: A program to
    service youth. It is organized to provide an opportunity of healthy
    activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of
    community participation. The Crete Diamonds Softball Association is
    dedicated to helping children become decent citizens. It challenges
    them with value and goals to establish teamwork, sportsmanship and
    fair play.

 3. Association members are parents and guardians of players who are
    eligible for Crete Diamonds Softball Association as defined in section
    3a.

            3a. Qualifying electors for the Annual Election of Officers shall
            not include players but shall include parents or guardians that
            will have players eligible by age for the following year that
            have paid dues from the previous season.

 4. The Association’s Board of Directors will be officers, elected
    annually by the Association’s qualified electors.

            4a. Officer’s shall be:
                   *President               *Concessions Coordinator
                   *Vice President          *A Coach from each team
                   *Secretary               *A parent Rep from each team
                   *Treasurer               *Advisory Committee:
                                                  Park & Rec. Director
                                                  Tournament Director

            4b. The Board of Directors shall serve for a period of one year.
            The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer &
            Concession’s Coordinators annual term will run from the
            second Wednesday of September through September. The
            Coaches term will run from the meeting in November to
            November. The parent’s representative term will run from
            March to March. It is the responsibility of the coach to notify
            the Board of the team’s selection.
           4c. In the event of a vacancy of a board member, the position
           shall be filled by appointment of the remainder of the board.

5. It will be the responsibility of the Board to approve Coaches for the
   Crete Diamonds Softball Association.


6. It will be the responsibility of the Officers and Coaches to coordinate
   field availability and game schedules with the Crete City Park and Rec.
   Director and to line up registered American Softball Association (ASA)
   umpires. The Association may elect to appoint an Umpire in Chief
   (UIC) to act on their behalf to accomplish this.

7. The Board shall approve tournament participation for the season.

8. The Board shall determine all fees to include the registration fees.

9. It will take the approval of the Board members before any money will
   be paid out over $100.00. Two signature checks will be required and a
   receipt must be received for purchases. No board members allowed to
   sign a check for themselves.

10. The use of alcohol, drug, smoking and the player’s conduct will be
   handled at the discretion of the Coaches.

11. All medical release forms will be signed by the parents of legal
   guardians prior to the beginning of each season. Such forms shall
   release drivers, teams and the Association from any liability for
   accidents or injuries to players, and shall give permission for medical
   treatment.

12. All players 18 years and under must ride to and from out-of-town
   games with a consenting adult unless the player submits written
   parental permission to the Coach prior to leaving Crete.

13. The Association can elect to pay motel costs for
   Coaches/chaperones/players at approved overnight games.

14. If the Association operates a concession stand to assist in fund
   raising, members (parent/players) will be assigned and expected to
   contribute volunteer hours to assist in operation of such concession
   stand.

15. If the Association elects to sponsor a tournament, members
    (parents/players) will be expected to assist in the work needed to hold
    such an event.
16. Players will be allowed to move up if it does not create an imbalance
   of players on any one team. Also to be considered is the level of skill
   needed in playing for the age group. The Board will consider these
   factors when setting up the teams. The decision must meet with the
   approval of the Board. The Board has the right to deny the move.

17. Refunds of registration fees will not be given after the first game of
   the season. This must be done by notifying the Coach before the first
   scheduled game and by notifying the Association treasurer. When a
   refund is given, there will be a deduction of no less than $5.00 for
   insurance premiums.

18. These by laws may be altered, amended or repealed and new bylaws
   may be adopted by majority vote of the Board of Directors, with at
   least ¾ board members voting.

19. Upon approval of the Board, a name change of Crete Diamonds
   Softball Association will replace the Crete Girls Softball Association.
   And as such all names in these by-laws have been changed to Crete
   Diamonds Softball Association or CDSA.

20. An audit of Crete Diamond’s financial books to be conducted annually
   by a 3 person committee. This committee will be appointed by the
   board. This audit to be completed by October 1st of each year.


Presented before board on 11/13/2002 by Sheri Fuller
Approved 12/11/2002.


Presented before board on 1/10/2007 by Darin Nerud
Amended these by-laws by adding paragraph 19
Approved 1/10/2007.


Presented before board on 3/18/2009 by Darin Nerud.
Amended these by-laws by adding paragraph 20.
Approved by Board members:

           President : __________________________________

           Vice-President: _______________________________

           Treasurer: ___________________________________

           Secretary: ___________________________________