ARTICLE I

NAME

This organization shall be known as the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PONY BASEBALL LEAGUE, INC., a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of California referred to herein as SYVPBL. It is a member of Pony Baseball, Inc. of Washington, Pennsylvania.

ARTICLE II

OBJECTIVE

The objective of SYVPBL is to instill in youth, good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and courage, so that they develop into good citizens. The objective will be reached by providing a supervised baseball program. While SYBPBL encourages the attainment of exceptional athletic skill and the winning of games, the primary goal is to develop good citizens.

ARTICLE III

Management

1. Board Members: The management of the affairs of SYBPBL shall be delegated to the Executive Board of Directors and the General Board of Directors. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The General Board shall consist of the individual commissioners of each division which are Shetland, Pinto, Mustang, Bronco and Pony of SYVPBL and the Director of Umpires. The board may also appoint non-voting members who will include Assistant Commissioners, Director of Equipment, Fields Director, Snack Bar Director, Opening Day Director, Picture Day Director, Director of Registration, Director of Fundraising and Director of Publicity and the Past President. Additional positions may be added at the discretion of the Executive Board.

2. Terms of Office: The President shall be elected to a term of not more than four years and all other executive board members shall be elected to a term of not more than three years. Each of the existing general board members shall be appointed by the President and approved by a majority vote of all voting members.

3. Voting: Each member of the General Board and the Executive Board shall be entitled to full voting rights and 1 vote per member, except the league President who will only vote in the case of a tie. If a tie occurs on any matter voted on by the board then the vote of the President shall decide the outcome of that vote. There will be no proxy votes allowed, with the exception of the individual division commissioners which will be allowed to cast their vote through an assistant commissioner that is in attendance of said meeting.

4. Quorum: At least 50% of the entire board must be present at any meeting to establish a quorum. Any action shall be passed by a majority vote of 51%of the Board Members, except where these By-Laws require 2/3 vote.

5. Elections: Elections shall take place at the annual meeting in August and shall be presided over by an election committee which shall consist of at least three members of the current Board of Directors, not seeking re-election, and appointed by the acting President. Each voting member of the current Board of Directors that have voting rights will be allowed to cast one vote for each position. The winner will be determined by receiving at least 51% of the votes. Notice of an upcoming election must be given at least 30 days prior to the general election date and should include the date, time and location for voting. To be eligible for an Executive Board position a candidate must have been a voting member on the board for at least one year. All votes must be cast in writing and counted by the election committee. No Proxy votes allowed. Reading of the election results will be handled by the acting President and should be announced at the time of voting.

6. Powers: The Board of Directors shall have the power:

a. To determine what individuals are eligible as coaches and other volunteers.

b. To impose and enforce penalties for any violation of the By-Laws.

c. To remove from office, or bar from this organization, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote,

any member of the Board of Directors, coach or other volunteer, who, by neglect

Of duty, or by other conduct that tens to impair his or her usefulness as a

member of the board, or as a coach or volunteer, or who is otherwise detrimental

to the objectives, programs or ideals of SYVPBL.

d. To collect the funds of SYVPBL and to expend the same.

e. To call regular and special meetings, and to fix the time and place for holding all

meetings not fixed by these by-laws.

f. To otherwise run SYVBL as it sees fit.

ARTICLE IV

MEETINGS OF THE CORPORATION

1. The annual meeting of SYVPBL shall be held on the third Tuesday of August in each year. Regular meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise directed by the President.

2. Special meetings may be called by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, and upon

the written request of at least one-third (1/3) of all members of SYBPBL. The request

shall contain the date and location of such meeting and a statement of the object thereof.

4. At the meetings of this corporation the following shall be the order of business:

a. Reading, corrections and adoption of minutes

b. Election of Board of Directors (annual meeting only).

c. Secretary’s report

d. Treasurer’s report.

e. Reports of Commissioners

f. Reports of umpires

g. Unfinished business

h. New business

i. Resolutions and Orders

j. Adjournment

6. All meetings of the corporation shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of order

As contained in “Robert’s Rules of Order”.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

1. The President:

A. May order meetings of the Board of Directors where and when he or she shall deem necessary.

B. Shall preside at all meetings of the Board.

C. Appoint league Commissioners and Directors with the approval of the majority (51%) of the voting board.

D. Appoint a replacement to any vacated office on the Executive Board until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

E. Assure that the rules, by-laws, policies and principles of SYVPBL are carried out.

F. Appoint Chairpersons of all committees required to assist the organization throughout the year.

G. Prepare an overall plan and schedule for the upcoming season and submit said plan for board approval no later than the December Board Meeting.

2. The Vice-President:

A. Shall have the power to perform the duties of the President in his or

Her absence or inability to act.

B. Assist and direct all Division Commissioners with any issues that arise.

C. Act as Chairperson on any committee to change or amend the By Laws of SYVPBL.

D. Responsible for collecting all coaching and player evaluation forms from the individual Division Commissioners and coordinating with the executive board regarding issues that he/she deems necessary.

3. The Secretary:

A. Shall record the minutes of all meetings.

B. Handle all league correspondence, including insurance, all-star applications and tournament applications.

C. Keep for reference, copies of the Constitution, By Laws and all other records which may be entrusted to his/her care.

D. Provide information to the Publicity Director for upcoming events, etc.

E. Record attendance at all meetings and enter them in the minutes of all meetings.

4. The Treasurer:

A. Shall keep records of the monies of this corporation and shall pay all bills

Arising in the ordinary course of business.

B. At each board meeting, the Treasurer shall submit to the board a written financial statement itemizing all income received and the source of each item, and all expenditures made.

C. Maintain accurate financial records of the corporation and ensure that all tax responsibilities for the league are met.

VI. General Board Members

1. Director of Umpires:

A. Shall be responsible for maintaining an association of umpires for league use.

B. Conduct mandatory training classes for all umpires prior to each season.

C. Schedule umpires for all regular season and playoff/championship games.

D. In conjunction with the Fields Director and the President determine whether or not games are to be played based on field conditions.

E. Serve as Chairman of the Rules Committee.

2. Division Commissioners:

A. Shall be responsible for maintaining an association of coaches for their respective leagues to be approved by the Board. Commissioner is also responsible for presiding over all divisional meetings and is therefore responsible for ensuring that all coaches know their responsibilities and are capable of performing those duties.

B. Coordinate all activities regarding try-outs, player drafts and be responsible for ensuring a balance of strength among all teams in the division.

C. Establish practice schedules for each team regarding the use of SYVPBL fields.

D. Review and educate all coaches on various rules associated with Pony Baseball and each individual division rules.

F. Be responsible for maintaining a positive atmosphere for all players in their respective divisions and ensuring that all coaches adhere to the spirit of good sportsmanship and fair play.

G. Be responsible for the distribution and collection of all player/coach evaluation forms and for ensuring that all forms are turned in to the Vice President.

H. Be responsible for coordinating with Director of Equipment to distribute and collect all equipment, uniforms, tees, etc.

I. Pinto Commissioner is also responsible for maintaining and scheduling umpires for each of their games from the existing coaches.

J. Be responsible for finding an assistant commissioner to help ensure that all duties of the commissioner are fulfilled, including, but not limited to, attending all meetings of the board.

K. Coordinate with the Director of Umpires to ensure that all protests and complaints are handled in a professional and speedy manner.

L. Be responsible for gathering all game scores for their respective Division and reporting those scores to the Publicity Director in a timely fashion.

M. Responsible for ensuring the All-Star manager selection process as set forth by the league is followed for their respective division. Will also be responsible for coordinating with both the All-Star Director and the Division All-Star Manager regarding the actual All-Star team selections to ensure those selections are fair and equitable an in accordance with league policy regarding All-Star selections.

ARTICLE VII

HONORARY MEMBERS

Honorary members shall be those persons, not members of the Board of Directors or alternate delegates to the Board of Directors, or members of any corporate member of the Board of Directors, who have made substantial contributions toward the advancement of the activities of SYVPBL. They shall be entitled to participate in all of the activities of board with voice but without vote. All honorary members shall be elected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at a regular meeting thereof. Honorary shall serve a term of one year, but are not subject to term limits as long as they are approved by a majority vote of the board each year.

1. Director of Publicity

A. Maintaining a league web site with schedules, rosters, notices etc.

B. Coordinating all efforts with local newspapers, or other media outlets regarding league announcements, stories, scores, etc.

C. Be responsible for ensuring all league announcements are posted to the league website.

2. Director of Equipment

A. Responsible for purchasing all equipment and uniforms for the entire league subject to final approval by the league board for all expenditures. Should coordinate with Director of Registration and individual commissioners to ensure proper amount of uniforms and equipment are ordered and delivered at least 3 weeks prior to the start of each season.

B. Issue equipment and uniforms to individual commissioners and be responsible for collecting said equipment at the conclusion of each season.

3. Fields Director

A. Be responsible for maintaining all fields

B. Coordinate with Division Commissioners regarding field maintenance.

C. Responsible for maintaining and servicing of all league owned field and maintenance equipment.

4. Snack Bar Director

A. Responsible for all snack bar purchasing and maintaining an accurate accounting.

B. Responsible for staffing the snack bar for the entire season, and ensuring at least one adult is present at all times the snack bar is open.

C. Coordinate with the Director of Umpires to ensure that teams that have been assigned snack bar duty fulfill their obligations or face immediate forfeit of their game.

D. Operate snack bar in accordance with all local laws and/or restrictions.

5. Opening Day Director

A. Responsible for coordinating all opening day activities with the approval of the league board.

6. Picture Day Director

A. Responsible for securing a professional quality photographer for all league pictures with the approval of the league board.

B. Responsible for distribution of all picture form materials to all coaches and league participants.

C. Responsible for scheduling of Picture Day and for scheduling of each teams actual picture time and coordinating the schedules with the photographer.

D. Responsible for distribution of finished pictures to each Division Commissioner and/or team coaches.

7. Director of Registration

A. Responsible for distribution and collection of all registration materials to past and potential league participants.

B. Responsible for reviewing all applications and verifying birth records to ensure that players are placed in the appropriate divisions and verifying that all applicants reside within the current boundaries of SYVPBL.

C. Responsible for collecting league fees and coordinating with the league treasurer the timely deposit of said fees.

8. Director of Fundraising

A. Be responsible for all fundraising efforts including individual team sponsors, banner advertising and web site advertising. All fundraising activities must be approved by the league board.

9. Director of All-stars: (once we have discussed this further I will add more)

A. Responsible for ensuring that all League policies regarding All-Star Manager selections have been followed in each division and be responsible for gaining board approval of all manager selections prior to any scheduled practices or formal announcement regarding manager selections.

B. Responsible for ensuring that each All-Star Manager has followed league policy regarding All-Star team selection and for coordinating with each Division Commissioner to ensure that all selections are fair and equitable based on the policies set forth by the league board.

10. Past President

A. The immediate past President should be welcomed and encouraged to participate at any board meeting with the hopes that their past experiences can be shared with the current league board in a constructive forum.

ARTICLE VIII

MANAGERS AND COACHES

1. Each team shall have one manager. All Managers must be approved by the Board after recommendation by the division commissioner.

2. Up to a total of one (1) coach per team may be selected by each manager, but the coach

Must be approved by the Board after being recommended by the division commissioner. Board approval should be given before any coaches are permitted to work with the players.

3. Managers are required to attend an annual coach’s clinic for each division prior to starting any practices with their respective teams. Managers and coaches are required to attend at least one coach’s clinic at least once every two years.

4. Individuals are permitted to Manage in one division and Coach in another division as long there is a need and no eligible coaches are excluded from coaching.

ARTICLE IX

MEMBERSHIP

1. Any player meeting the requirements as to age and residence as set forth in the Official Rules and Regulations for Pony League Baseball shall be eligible for participation.

2. The board shall have the authority to suspend, discharge or otherwise discipline any

manager, coach, player, umpire or other person whose conduct is considered detrimental

to the best interests of the league.

ARTICLE X

RULES

The Official Rules and Regulations for Pony Baseball, Inc. as issued each year through the

Office of the Commissioner shall be adopted by the board at a meeting to be held prior to the first regularly scheduled game of each season to govern the playing of all games.

ARTICLE XI

CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP

The league shall apply each year for a “Certificate of Membership” as provided in the Official Rules and Regulations for Pony Baseball, Inc.

ARTICLE XII

AMENDMENTS

These By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed, at any meeting of the Board of Directors

of the corporation by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of board members represented and voting, provided there is a quorum, or by a mail vote in which a ballot shall be submitted to all board members of

this corporation and a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board members shall be passing. Before a vote

is taken on any proposed amendment, by mail vote or at a meeting, said proposed amendment

must have been submitted to the board.

ARTICLE XIII

EXEMPT ACTIVITES

Notwithstanding any other provision of these By-Laws, no member, director, officer, employee or representative of this corporation shall take any action or carry on any activity by or on behalf of this corporation not permitted to be taken or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended, or by any organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 1709(c)(2) of such Code and the Regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.

ARTICLE XIV

MATTERS NOT OTHERWISE COVERED

The Board of Directors shall decide all matters involving the interpretation or application of any provision of the Articles or By-Laws of the corporation, as well as all matters not otherwise provided for therein.

CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

I, the undersigned, do herby certify:

1. That I am the duly elected and acting Secretary of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PONY BASEBALL LEAGUE, INC., a California corporation; and;

2. That the foregoing By-Laws, comprising eight (8) pages, including this page, constitute the By-Laws of said corporation as duly adopted by two-thirds (2/3) of the board members after a mail vote, pursuant to Article XI, in May, 1999.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said corporation this ___day of __________, 200__.