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2.Subject such Party to Summary Suspension and/or disqualification from membershipArticle 17 – Amendments ded as follows: 1.Such proposed amendments shall be provided to all Board Members at least fifteen (15)2.To be approved, any amendment must receive the affirmative vote of at least two-thirdsArticle 18 – Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution SECTION 1: IRS SECTION 501(c)3 REQUIREMENT within the meaning corresponding provisions of nd shall have no capital stock and rs, officers or persons having a private interest in the activities of the corporation. gaged in activities substantially for charitable, educational, as an exempt organization under responding provisions of future laws). LAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 2018SECTION 3

: TIES t President, or Vice President, w
: TIES t President, or Vice President, will vote to break the tie between two or more candidates. Article 15 – Conduct of Meetings SECTION 1: ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER the most recent edition of "Robert's Rules of Order." . In the event there is no Vice President. Article 16 – Dispute Resolution, Discipline and Arbitration 1.General. All claims, demands, discipline or disputes (“Disputes”) arising by and between2.Purpose. It is the specific purpose of this Article and USA Hockey Bylaw 10 to provide aFAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURE . Failure to abide by the nctions allowed by these Articles: 1.Make a Party and any person or entity representing, participating with or aiding suchParty liable for any and all costs and expenses, direct or i

ndirect, including reasonablecourt costs
ndirect, including reasonablecourt costs and attorneys’ fees and the value of volunteer time incurred by USA Hockey,its Association Associations, directors, officers and/or agents; anLAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20181.Notice and agenda of regular and Annual meetings: There shall be no less than a ten(10)day notice for a regular meeting and 60 day notice for the Annual Meeting. Agendas2.Special meetings may be conducted by video conference or conference call for topicsArticle 14 – Elections SECTION 1: RESULTS & ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE ce President, Treasurer, ffice at the conclusion of the position assume office upon appointment. SECTION 2: ELECTIONS PROCESS Annual Meeting. Candidates s prior to the scheduled Annual duled Annual meet

ing. When a n the Association ehalf of t
ing. When a n the Association ehalf of the team. Current write-in candidates are permitted. LAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 2018SECTION 4: REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBER f Directors. SECTION 1: MEETINGS 1.Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at such times and at such places as fixed by2.Regular Board meetings shall be open to all members. However, such members shall3.Agenda topics must be submitted to the LAHA Secretary no later than seven (7) days4.Non-agenda items. A time limit of three (3) minutes shall be allowed for participant Board at the commencement of a meeting. SECTION 1: ANNUAL MEETING hall be held in March at a place and time designated by the Board. A President, or (2) a simple majority of the Board. LAHA Constitution &

Bylaws Updated July 20189 t Model and
Bylaws Updated July 20189 t Model and Safe SECTION 2: STANDING COMMITTEES ng. The chairperson y the President. A member of 1.The Chairperson of each committee, with input and assistance of the committee2.The duties and authority of all standing committees shall be as set forth in the LAHASECTION 3: AD-HOC COMMITTEES undraising, etc.) he same as for standing selected as a chair, but not required. 1.The Chairperson of each committee, with input and assistance of the committee2.The duties and authority of ad hoc committees shall be as set forth in the AnnualLAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20188 To be eligible for election as President or Vice-President for the Board, an individualmust have a minimum of one year experience on a USA Hockey or

LAHA board orSECTION 3: TERM 1.Each of
LAHA board orSECTION 3: TERM 1.Each of the Board members shall serve two (2) year terms, with two positions being2.The President may appoint a person to fill a vacancy of the Board, for reasons other thanLAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20187 Member. SECTION 4: CONTINUANCE OF MEMBERSHIP mbership report due prior to the annual meeting. Article 9 – Suspension and Expulsion of Members tions of this Association efined in the LAHA Guidebook by ant to the procedures set forth in USA Hockey Bylaw 10. Article 10 – Board of Directors all things necessary for the ed to, establishing committees, e rules and regulations to SECTION 1: BOARD OF DIRECTORS two-year staggered terms The President shall make an annual report on the activities of t

he Association to themembership at the a
he Association to themembership at the annual meeting. The President shall represent the Association at allmeetings (or shall appoint someone to serve in his/her place) at associated orunassociated hockey organizations at all levels. The President shall be empowered todo all things necessary to accomplish the orderly operation of this Association betweenmeetings of the Board, subject to approval at the next meeting of the Board. ThePresident or his/her designee shall attend all meetings of the Oregon State HockeyLAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20186 ckey association must Oregon. For-profit ice sports facility ate of Oregon. SECTION 2: MEMBERSHIP State of SECTION 3: MEMBER REQUIREMENTS Non-profit organizations must have a board of direc

tors.The organization’s operations mus
tors.The organization’s operations must be consistent with and follow the Bylaws, Rules andRegulations, and Policies of USA Hockey and OSHA.The organization must demonstrate the financial capacity to operate the programs asThe organization must be able to provide or access sufficient ice consistent with the sizeof its program.Non-profit organizations must maintain director and officer (D&O) and liability insurance,and name LAHA as an additional insured. Organizations serving youth players must beable to demonstrate an internal development program for current and future playersThe Member must be a Member in Good Standing.Member associations must submit annual proof of good standing as a registered Oregonbusiness entity (non-profit or for-profit). No

n-profit member organizations must submi
n-profit member organizations must submitgoverning documents (bylaws, constitutions, rules/guides, etc.) and annual Form 990 LAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20185 "LAHA". The purpose of LAHA shall be to: Promote the sport of amateur ice hockey in the State of Oregon in compliance with theUSA Hockey Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies.Make the sport of ice hockey available to all amateur participants, regardless of race,sexual orientation, gender or religious affiliation as defined by USA Hockey at anaffordable cost at all levels of participation.Develop and encourage sportsmanship and fellowship among players for the bettermentof their physical and social well being.training, communication and overall governance of the sport of am

ateur ice hockey in theState of Oregon a
ateur ice hockey in theState of Oregon as defined in the LAHA Guidebook and within the guidelines, rules andregulations set forth by Oregon State Hockey Association, the Pacific District and USADo any and all things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the abovebe located at the Rink f Directors. onducted for profit. us registration in the State of 1954 (or corresponding to non-profit corporations. LAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20184 all be open to all members of LAHA. E.Financial Reports Dues and Assessments.ations, and all dues and F.Publication of Constitution and Bylaws.ilable upon request. G.Equal Opportunity/Suspension of Registered Participant Members and/or LAHA must provide an equal competitive opportunity taki

ng into petition without discrimination
ng into petition without discrimination igin. LAHA shall provide for the r, manager, administrator, or accordance with USA Hockey Bylaw 10. H.Insurance. policies maintained by USA LAHA retains the right to t its own expense, but agrees to I.501(c)(3) Status.nue Code, and shall cooperate dvisable for LAHA to be included in a group exemption letter. J.Abuse.subject to any contrary ). LAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20183 A, except to the extent (i) that aims, liability, judgments, ional neglect or default or (ii) that h the Articles of Incorporation, e Board of Directors of USA Hockey. its representatives the express understanding, in this bylaw. ny litigation and cooperation shall not require the Association. A.Membership.ed Participa

nt Members” is a time to time, into th
nt Members” is a time to time, into these Bylaws. B.Government.must always be composed of erms of directors and officers be staggered. C.Voting. Board of Directors. The process all be subject to the approval of the Executive Committee of USA Hockey. D.Annual Meetings.LAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20182 sociation of the hall abide by and act in gulations, Playing Rules and nts and/or decisions of and decisions of the Board of hin its jurisdiction and (ii) agrees to be guided by the following core values of USA Hockey: Foremost of all values is to learn a sense of fair play. Become humblein victory, gracious in defeat. We will foster friendship with teammates and opponentsTreat all others as you expect to be treated.We seek to foster h

onesty and fair play beyond mere strict
onesty and fair play beyond mere strict interpretation of therules and regulations of the game.Pursuit of Excellence at the Individual, Team and Organizational Levels.member of the organization, whether player, volunteer or staff, should seek to performeach aspect of the game to the highest level of his or her ability.It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewardingWe aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and fellow members of the sport ofWe value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork isffiliate Oregon State hold harmless USA Hockey, he Executive Committee of of USA Hockey and each olunteer representatives of , attorneys ‘fees charges and LAHA Constitution & Bylaws Updated July 20181 Consti