WELSH FENCING Chairman : David Rees
GUIDELINES FOR CLUB CONSTITUTIONS
A Club's constitution will be regarded as acceptable to WF, provided it :
1. includes the name of the club, and enshrines amateur status
2. indicates that the club is affiliated to Welsh Fencing (WF)
3. specifies that all persons actively engaged in fencing at the club shall be insured for that purpose, by membership of Welsh Fencing, or other body recognized for that purpose by British Fencing.
4. specifies that all persons engaged in coaching at the club shall be insured for that purpose, and shall hold CRB clearance.
5. includes the following clause:
“ Every club member, or person/s actively engaged in any club activity, must accept and comply with all current BFA Child Protection requirements and Safety polices.”
6. specifies who the officers are, and when they get elected
7. specifies how the club rules get changed
6. specifies membership - classes & admission/removal from membership
8. explains how club fees are determined
9. sets out the arrangements for dissolution, including disposal of funds/assets.
10. incorporates any specific notified requirements, as decided from time to time by the Executive Committee
April 2009
CONSTITUTION
1. NAME
The name of the club will be
and it will have amateur status.
2. OBJECT
The object of the club will be to promote the sport of fencing.
3. SAFETY & CHILD PROTECTION
Every club member, or person/s actively engaged in any club activity, must accept and comply with all current BFA Child Protection requirements and Safety policies.
4. MEMBERSHIP
4.1 Admission to membership will be at the discretion of the Officers.
4.2 The following classes of membership will exist,
(a) Full Senior Members - full club members over 18 years of age
(b) Full Junior Members - full club members under 18 years of age
(c) Honorary Members - members who have been so appointed at an AGM, or a meeting expressly called for that purpose.
4.3 Removal from membership will be at the discretion of the Officers.
5. ADMINISTRATION
5.1 The Officers of the Club will be:
Chairman:
Name & address:-
Secretary:
Name & address:-
Treasurer:
Name & address:-
5.2 All Officers will be elected at the Annual General Meeting and will hold office until the next Annual General Meeting, when they will retire, but will be eligible for re-election.
5.3 An Auditor will be appointed annually by the Annual General Meeting.
5.4 The affairs of the Club will be administered by the Officers.
6. MEETINGS
6.1 AGM
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held every year during the month of , to appoint the Officers for the coming year, and to receive the annual financial statement of the club, and to discharge club business.
6.2 OTHER MEETINGS
Formal meetings may be called by the Club Secretary as necessary to discharge club business, or on receipt of a request for a formal meeting, signed by not less than 30% of the Full Members. The Secretary will arrange for reasonable notice to be given to all Full Members. Only Full Members may vote at meetings.
7. SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscription rates will be decided at the Annual General Meeting.
8. WELSH FENCING (WF)
The club will be affiliated to Welsh Fencing (WF).
9. CONSTITUTION
The constitution may only be altered at an Annual General Meeting, or a meeting expressly called for that purpose. Amendments to the constitution will take effect immediately.
10. DISSOLUTION
The club may be dissolved by a 2/3 majority of the Full Members at a meeting expressly called for that purpose. After any debts and liabilities have been settled,
(a) any property, assets, or funds that remain, identified as arising directly or indirectly from funding from WF, the Sports Council for Wales, Local/Regional government or any related or similar body shall pass to WF, who may re-assign them for the purpose of the furtherance of fencing in Wales, at their discretion.
(b) any property, assets, of funds that remain, identified as arising directly or indirectly from the club itself, such as membership subscriptions, etc., shall be taken into trust by WF pending the formation of another club in the area.
Adopted : Signature:......
Print Name:......
Position:......
Date:......