Constitution

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STONES PLAYERS

Adopted as amended by the Commissioner of the International Association of Stones Players in New York, NY.

ARTICLE I – NAME

The Association shall be known as THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STONES PLAYERS here after.

ARTICLE II – OFFICIAL LOCATION

The official location of the Association shall be the commercial residence of our underwriters, CCG New York, LLC.

ARTICLE III – OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSES

The general nature and purpose of the Association is to stimulate the formation of Shuttlestone Leagues throughout the world; to give information on the game of Shuttlestones; to promote development of Stones, Tables, Equipment, Uniforms, and Facilities; to improve and maintain the rules of play; to create interest by promoting Regional, National, and International tournaments.

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

The membership of the International Association of Stones Players and the manner of admission shall be as follows:

Any League having qualified under the Constitution and By-Laws of the International Association of Stones Players, may be duly proposed to, and voted on, by the Officers of the International Association of Stones Players.

Each League is entitled to have a President and a delegate in the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee.

Further, in any town, state, or country where no league exists, a person (Entity) desirous of membership, may by making proper application and paying the prescribed fee, upon being accepted, may form a new League and serve as the President of that League for a duration determined by the Officers of the International Association of Stones Players.

The Commissioner must appoint one delegate to the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee for every 25 Leagues in existence.

ARTICLE V – OFFICERS

The officers of the Association shall be, a Commissioner, a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and the President of the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee, to be appointed by the Commissioner. Representatives from the underwriters, CCG New York, LLC will serve as Treasurer and Secretary. Create position of Commissioner Emeritus to be filled by the immediate out going Commissioner, this person to have full voting rights.

ARTICLE VI – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors shall be composed of the Commissioner, the President of the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee, and representatives of the underwriters, CCG New York, LLC.  The Commissioner will have a single vote, the President of the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee will have a single vote, and the collective representatives from the underwriters, CCG New York, LLC will have a single vote.

ARTICLE VII – OFFICIAL AND FISCAL YEAR

The Official Year of the Association shall be identical to the Fiscal Year of the underwriters, CCG New York, LLC. The Fiscal Year of the Association shall be for the calendar year ending December 31st.

ARTICLE VIII – ANNUAL MEETING

The Commissioner shall determine the date and place of the Annual Meeting of the Association.  The elections of officers shall be held at the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE IX – SPECIAL MEETING

Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at any time by the Commissioner, or by written request to the Commissioner of the President of the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee or the underwriters, CCG New York, LLC. A Semi-Annual Meeting will be held at the call of the Commissioner, at which time any suggested changes in the Constitution, By-Laws, or Rules will be submitted and discussed, and then placed on the agenda for a vote at the next Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE X – MEMBERSHIP PERIOD

The League membership period in the Association shall be for the calendar year each year.  New membership applications must be accompanied by the required membership fee and may be accepted by the Commissioner, conditional on their being approved at the next Annual Meeting. Members who join a league after the calendar year will have a prorated membership fee.

ARTICLE XI – TENURE OF OFFICE

The Commissioner shall serve in office until otherwise instructed by the underwriters, CCG New York, LLC. The following named Officers shall serve for one (1) year after their election to offices: Chairman, Vice Chairman, the President of the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee and Delegates elected to the International Association of Stones Players Leadership Committee.

ARTICLE XII– AMENDMENTS

The Constitution and/or By-Laws of the Association may be made, altered, or rescinded by a ten-day (10) notice prior to the Semi-Annual Meeting and a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the qualified voting members of the Board of Directors, comprising those present and absentee ballot votes, to receive approval at the Annual Meeting.