BYLAWS OF THE LAKEWOOD JUNIOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I - ORGANIZATION
A. NAME
The name of this organization shall be the “Lakewood Junior Baseball Association,” to be referred to as the “Association” in these Bylaws. The Association is incorporated in accordance with the regulations of the State of Colorado, as a non-profit organization.
B. OBJECTIVE
The objective of the Association shall be to organize and conduct a baseball program for all players eligible according to the Regulations of the Lakewood Junior Baseball Association. The purpose of this program shall be to provide said players the opportunity to learn and play the game of baseball for their enjoyment and athletic growth.
C. BOUNDARIES AND CONSENT TO PLAY ELSEWHERE
The geographic boundaries established for all participants in the Association’s program are the same as those for Lakewood High School. All players, residing within these boundaries are expected to play on teams fielded by the Association. To play elsewhere, players must obtain written permission from the Association President. Likewise, a player residing outside the Association’s boundaries must obtain written permission from his or her own association prior to applying to the Association, unless the player attends a school that feeds into Lakewood High School or lives outside the boundaries of the Jefferson County Junior Baseball League to the extent allowed by its Rules and Regulations. If consent is not given by that association, the Association President shall attempt to resolve the issue with that community. Once having obtained written permission for one year, a player need not obtain written permission in subsequent and consecutive years as long as he or she continues to play for the same association.
The Association President shall not unreasonably withhold permission to play outside the boundaries of this Association. If the Association President denies a player permission to play outside the boundaries of the Association, that denial shall be raised at the next meeting of the Board of Directors ( hereinafter referred to as “Board” ). A majority of the members of the Board may overrule the denial by the Association President. The player and the player’s family shall be given notice of this provision and be allowed an opportunity to attend and present the player’s position to the Board. The Board, in its sole discretion, shall determine the procedure to use in order to effectuate this provision. The decision of the Association President to allow a player to play outside the Association boundaries may not be challenged.
D. AFFILIATION
The Association shall participate as a member of the Jefferson County Junior Baseball Association and shall be bound by the bylaws of that organization at all times. In the event of a conflict in bylaws, the bylaws of the Jefferson County Junior Baseball Association shall apply.
E.
MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING
All players registered with the Association, a parent or guardian of a player, any coach, and all residents within the boundaries of the Association shall be considered members of the Association. Additionally, any person may apply to the Board for membership. The voting membership during a meeting of the general membership shall consist of the members of the Board, one representative from each family with a player either registered to play on an Association team or, if the season has concluded, on an Association team for the previous season, and each coach. Only a Board member may vote at a Board meeting. The Board is the governing body whose duties are describe in Article II. The term “coach” as used in these Rules shall mean any active coach, including an assistant coach. If a person serves in more than one capacity, he or she shall have only one vote.
F. DUTIES OF THE ASSOCIATION