Highlanders Wrestling Bylaws

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The name of this organization shall be “Highlanders Wrestling Club”, hereinafter referred to as the “HWC”.

1. To teach and instruct youths the basic skills of Wrestling

2. To inspire the ideals of practice, teamwork and sportsmanship 

3. To develop physical fitness in a safe environment 

4. To develop self-confidence and a feeling of accomplishment 

1. Any person who has a child enrolled in the program or has an active interest shall be a member of the HWC organization, and shall be subject to its By-Laws. 

2. Any child meeting the requirements set forth in the By-Laws of the HWC organization shall be eligible for participation. 

3. Wrestling Coaches: All Wrestling Coaches are subject to the HWC organization By-Laws, background check and must have completed the Rutgers Safety Certification course. 

4. Disqualification: Any member not conforming to the By-Laws of the HWC organization may be disqualified at the discretion of a majority vote of the Executive Board.

5. Members that are paid in full are considered in good standing. 

1. Meetings of the HWC shall be held at a specified time and place set forth by the Executive Board. All meetings are open to the general membership. 

2. Special meetings of the General Membership can be called by the President or a majority of the Executive Board. 

3. All meetings shall follow the Robert’s Rules of Order Newly revised 

1. The HWC Executive Board shall be comprised of the following: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Fundraising Director, Special Events Director and two Trustees. 

2. An Executive Board member will remain in their position until resignation is submitted via letter to the existing Board members. 

3. Vacated Executive Board positions will be filled by an appointment by the President with Board consent. 4. Members of the Executive Board must be members of HWC in good standing for a minimum of 3 seasons before entering a Board position. 

4. A two-thirds (2/3) attendance of the Executive Board is required to constitute a quorum.

5. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Board is required to pass any motion. 

1. President 

    a. Preside over meetings 

    b. Provide direction for the HWC organization 

    c. Serves as the representative of the HWC to the community 

2. Vice President 

    a.  Serve in presidential role if President is absent 

    b.  Assists board members and directors in carrying out duties assigned by the President  

3. Secretary     

    a. Maintains a list of board information 

    b. Record minutes of meetings 

    c. Distributes meeting minutes to HWC members 

    d. Keeps attendance record of HWC membership meetings 

 4.  Treasurer

    a. All financial tasks 

    b. Keeping HWC financial records 

    c. Reports on status of HWC funds 

    d. Distributes funds approved by the board 

5.  Fundraiser Director

    a.   Responsible for all fundraising aspects 

6.  Special Event Director

    a.  Directs the overall planning of meetings and special events for an  

7. Equipment Manager 

    a. Responsible for ordering, Issuing and distribution of all uniforms and equipment for    the organization. 

1. The HWC organization shall be financed as follows: 

    a. Payment of registration fees 

    b. Fundraising projects 

    c. Donations
 

2. A PO box will be maintained by the HWC to receive all organization mail.

These By-laws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new By-laws may be adopted by a majority of the Board present at any board meeting. 

Upon termination of this entity, the remaining funds in the treasury will be used to pay off all debts/bills in full. Any remaining funds will be disbursed as called by vote of the remaining board members at the last meeting. Any remaining equipment will be donated to the Townships High School Program in its entirety.