We will be using the Discord app. Groups of information are organized by channels. Click on a channel and you can scroll thru the info provided. I will have a channel for downloads, Meeting agenda, etc etc,. We used this during the 2023 season, and it seemed to work okay.
Amy Mahon
970-531-25611
NECOrodeo
@gmail.comBylaws
ARTICLE I:
PURPOSE AND AIMS
1.
The Adams County Superstars Rodeo Club, (hereafter referenced as NECO) was formed to promote, educate about, and participate in the sport of Rodeo. NECO will enforce standards amongst the Members. NECO is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
2.
To promote rodeo on Local, State and National levels.
3.
To promote high standards of conduct and sportsmanship among NECO Members.
4.
To keep rodeo and the western heritage alive in America.
5.
To promote interest in and education about rodeo.
6.
To encourage scholastic achievements and higher levels of education among our Members.
7.
To maintain affiliation with both the Colorado State High School and Junior High School Rodeo Association (CSHSRA) and the National High School Rodeo Association.
8.
NECO Sponsor(s) and Officers shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation to vendors for services rendered, and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of our aims set forth in the following paragraphs pages two through seven (2-7). No substantial part of the activities of NECO shall be to participate in any political campaign or for any political candidate.
9.
In the event of termination or dissolution of NECO, after paying or making provisions to pay all outstanding liabilities of the organization. NECO will dispose of all assets to CSHSRA to be used exclusively for the scholarship fund of that same organization, if at that time they qualify as exempt under section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. If they do not qualify, the assets will go to the NHSRA with same exempt stipulation. If they do not qualify, assets will then revert to CSU to be used for their animal research programs.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
1.
ACTIVE Membership shall be open to any student in good standing in the fifth through twelfth grade (5-12), enrolled at any accredited school or enrolled in any accredited program of study that complies with the educational standards usually associated with " Junior High School" or “High School” enrollment. Student members must be under the age of 20 at the beginning of school year.
a.
Participating Membership is defined specifically in the 2021-22 Club Points and Membership Requirements.
b.
Active and Participating Membership will include full voting privileges in the organization.
2.
AFFILIATED Membership will be made available to individuals who do not meet regulations in paragraph 1a, but who wish to affiliate themselves with the NECO Rodeo Club.
a.
Affiliated members may be members that do not compete, but do choose to support our club through obtaining advertisements, donations, or sponsorships, and who will help to organize and run our rodeo in April/May.
b.
Affiliated members do not have voting privileges and may not be nominated to hold office.
3.
By-laws acknowledgements are to be signed and turned in as soon as they are received and reviewed by the member and a parent or legal guardian.
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
There shall be no less than one meeting held each calendar quarter.
1.
A quorum is deemed to be one third (1/3) of all active members enrolled in the club membership.
2.
Any vote on a rule change must be determined by the majority vote present at the meeting.
3.
Student officers – President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Facebook Administrator Adult Sponsor(s) Paul Gallagher and Justin Roselle.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP INFRACTIONS
1.
Failure to meet membership requirements, displaying dishonesty or undesirable conduct may result in expulsion for a time deemed necessary and reasonable, until the matter can be resolved.
a.
A closed hearing will be held with the acting Sponsor(s) and the student officers in such event. At this time any member in question must:
i.
File an appeal with an explanation of the situation with the acting Sponsor(s) within five (5) days of the infraction.
ii.
The Sponsor(s) and the student officers will set a hearing date with the member and parents within a reasonable time frame.
ARTICLE V
COMMITTEES
1.
Committees shall be set as the need arises.
a.
Each committee must consist of no less than three (3) persons: one must be an Adult Sponsor.
ARTICLE VI
CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSIT, AND GIFTS
1.
CONTRACTS: Any agent authorized by these bylaws may enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of an on behalf of the organization and such authority may be general or restricted to specific instances.
a.
The above must be an Adult Sponsor.
2.
CHECKS: Checks, drafts, or orders for payment of money, notes or other evidence shall be signed by authorized agents on behalf of the Sponsor(s) selects.
3.
GIFTS: Sponsors, active members and/or their parents may accept on behalf of the organization, any contribution, gift, or bequest for any purpose of the organization.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
1.
These bylaws may be reviewed for amendment annually by two thirds (2/3) vote of the duly constituted quorum.
a.
A quorum for bylaw amendments shall be two thirds (2/3) of active membership.
OBJECTIVES:
To assist members with the cost of attending and participating at the Colorado State High School Rodeo Finals and the National High School Rodeo Finals.
To help the club maintain a membership of students who are interested in participating in our club, to compete as a member of the NECO Rodeo Team, and actively participate as a representative of the NECO Rodeo Team.
POINTS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The points will begin to accrue once the New Year fall rodeo season has begun.
1.
Working at the NECO rodeo in April/May:
a.
Each NECO member will be required to have one parent or guardian, or one adult to work our rodeo in April/May.
b.
NECO member will be required to help with the set up of the rodeo on the designated day and time set by the Adult Sponsor(s).
c.
NECO member will be required to help with clean up after the rodeo.
As a minimum requirement, all members must help in each of the three areas stated above to qualify for support money and to be eligible to be a member of the NECO Rodeo Team. If member cannot help in these areas, they must find someone to take their place.
2.
Advertisements for the NECO Rodeo Program:
a.
20 points will be given for each $50.00 in ads and paid for
b.
10 points will be given for each $50.00 of retail value for product donated.
As a minimum requirement, all members must sell at least $150.00 in advertisements/donations as stated above to qualify for support money and to be eligible to be a member of the NECO Rodeo Team. Failure to meet the minimum requirements from the past year will result in the member not being eligible to rodeo as an NECO Superstar for the current year. If he/she chooses to pay the ad money from the previous year they may continue to be on the current year team.
3.
Attending NECO Rodeo Club meetings.
a.
Each meeting attended will be worth 5 points.
4.
NECO Rodeo Team Coats - if elected to participate in after a majority vote (to be determined)
a.
Members must provide $350.00 in advertisement sales or product solicitations to earn a free coat.
b.
Members must provide $250.00 in advertisement sales or product solicitations plus $100.00 to purchase a coat.
c.
Coats will not be ordered for members until obligations are filled.
5.
Monies Paid Back To Members
At the end of the NECO High School Rodeo, all bills will be paid; this will include the following year’s club membership and insurance. When everything is paid the club’s Adult Sponsor(s) will determine how much each member will be paid according to the points that they have earned. Checks will be dispersed before the CSHSRA & CJSHRA Finals.
If you agree to the bylaws, and are committed to this Rodeo Team please complete the following form. A returned email will be sent to the participating members to confirm your participation. You will be able to edit the information if number or input information changes.
Please fill our this form below for each participant.
Thanks for your time and patience with this new format. We hope to get things more accurate and shareable to all members.
Please email me if you have questions.
Amy Mahon
