Orlando Atlas Lions

Our Charter

I. Name	II. Purpose	III. Eligibility	IV. Selection Of Officers	V. Officer Vacancies
VI. Membership	VII. Recruitment	VIII. Dismissal	IX. Meetings	X. Finance
XI. Executive Board	XII. Advisers	XIII. Executive Board Duties	XIV. Publications	XV. Amendments

Name:

The name of this non-profit organization will be: Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc. (OAL for short)

Purpose:

The purpose for which this non-profit organization was created but not limited to:

Promote Moroccan heritage, customs and culture, which include organization of culture events, such as sports tournaments, family picnics, social events, etc.
Support and assist the Moroccan Community including orientation, integration, and to build trust and understanding among us compatriots also towards non-Moroccans, for the well being of the Moroccan community as a whole.
Build a healthy and proud Moroccan community is our ultimate goal.
Communicate and facilitate to reach these goals. By assisting those who need help, we will open the door and pave the way for then and for others who are capable of giving back to the community by chipping in and contributing
Not to forget that all activities of the Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc. shall be legal under local, state, and federal laws: Most important under God’s commands.

Eligibility:

All officers of the Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc. shall possess at least the minimum requirements to serve and shall initially be elected by the committee members to a leadership position.
Titles & Board Members:
The event job description won’t be included so as not to be considered a legal task among the bylaws. We can improvise & define tasks and duties among the committee members.

Selection Of Officers:

Active voting membership, who is eligible
Terms: length of office shall be no longer than 1 year to begin with, but any officer may be re-elected
Officers cannot reappoint themselves for another term they must be re-elected

Officer Vacancies:

Any office vacancy shall be filled in a timely manner by a proxy vote of the general assembly
Should such a proxy vote be impossible, then the remaining officers' vote should suffice

Membership:

Any officer elected or appointed by the Executive Board may be removed by a vote of 2/3 of the eligible members for proper cause, or whenever it is in the best interest of the organization.
In case of resignation, a new election shall be called for to fill the vacant position.

Recruitment:

All officers and members are encourage to recruite members to join the OAL organization
Neither race, gender nor cultural background shall be a basis for recruiting members

Dismissal:

Misconduct violations of any previsions of the constitution or ORAL Policies will constitute a basis for dismissal.

Meetings:

The President will be in charge of calling all meetings to order.
The President shall proceed and conduct all meetings.
The secretary will be responsible for notifying all members of each meeting at least 48 hours in advance.
The secretary is responsible for all the meeting minutes and records

Finance:

Membership Dues: Please contact us for up-to-date details on this items.
Spending the organizations money: For the protection of the organization and its members it is required that two authorized signatures sign all monetary transactions. Only the president, treasurer, and or the committee adviser can be signers on the Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc.’s account. Such expenditures include supplies, activities, travel expenses and events held by the group.
Officer Transaction: The Treasurer will be responsible to pass all information (i.e. the budget) to executive committee and as required at meetings.
Dissolution of Organization: In the event that the organization ceases to exist, any and all funds in the account shall be donated to Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc. or charities of the committee members.

Executive Board:

No member will be permitted to hold more than one officer position.
All officers have the right to vote for election or re-election (in accordance with our voting rules below)
The officers of the executive board of the Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc. shall include:

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Public Relations Officer

Advisers/Officers & Their Duties:

The Advisers shall include:

Event Coordinator:

In charge of facilitating and organizing various scheduled social/sporting events, and any other events on as needed basis
Responsible for communicating with all the relevant parties on the progress/status of events
Completes all aspects of event planning including initial planning meetings
Obtaining the appropriate permissions for use of space through outside agencies, acquiring liability insurance (if appropriate)
Assist with advertising and donations from local businesses/corporations for all costs associated with the event
Assist with the creation and maintenance of a database of all participants and donations
Creating and distributing event announcements to participants/sponsors
Creating and distributing event instructions for events' assistants/volunteers
Setup for the events and cleanup after the events
Creating and distributing thank yous for donations as well as event sponsors or supporters
Forwarding all proceeds to the OAL
Other activities as appropriate for any given event may fall under Event Coordinator's duties as needed

Advising Officer:

Advises other officers/Advisers on the best approaches to handle issues and events
Performs any and all supporting duties as needed
Assists all other officers and adviser on a regular basis
Assists in the administration of the OAL duties
Assists in the various OAL documentations
Constantly & effectively communicates with other officers and adviser on status of his/her duties and tasks
Other activities as appropriate or/and assigned

Other Advisers/officers maybe appointed, agreed upon as needed

Executive Board Duties:

The President:

has one vote in the Executive Board decision.
He or she may, with due consultation with the executive Board, appoint committees, its Chairperson, and also approve operating and special budgets.
The president cannot appoint a Committee Chairperson without the consent of the Executive Board.
Other duties as deemed needed and appropriate by the general assembly

The Vice President: s

Shall perform duties assigned to him or her and perform such other duties as required by the Executive Board & Orlando Atlas, Inc. and shall be permitted by law.
Assists the President in his or her duties and assumes the President’s responsibilities in his or her absence.
Other duties as deemed needed and appropriate by the general assembly

The Treasurer:

Shall be the custodian of any funds, financial records and accounts belonging to the Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc.
Shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Organization and shall deposit all monies or other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Organization in such depositories as deemed proper or shall be designated by the Executive Board.
Shall perform such duties and have such power additional for the foregoing as the Executive Board may designate and permits in the by-laws and regulations.
All disbursement for any item exceeding twenty-five ($25) shall be paid by check signed by the treasurer and the president of any other person authorized to sign.
Other duties as deemed needed and appropriate by the general assembly

The Secretary:

Shall organize all meetings and keep minutes of the organization including the minutes of the Executive Board. The secretary calls members to set up monthly or quarterly meetings.
He/She records absent members: note excused or unexcused.
Confers with other officers on a regular basis and keeps the communication appropriate and timely among the officers
Other duties as deemed needed and appropriate by the general assembly

Public Relations Officer:

In the name of the OAL, this officer shall communicate and articulate the needs and the objectives of OAL
He or she shall voice the OAL opinions, plans, agendas, etc.
Confer with the Executive Committee as needed
He/she is the link between the Orlando Atlas Lions, Inc. and the public outside.
Is the spokesperson of the organization and shall be responsible for distribution of fliers, e-mails, and all the communication and other communication matters to the public.
Other duties as deemed needed and appropriate by the general assembly

Publications:

Any publications or use of OAL name, logo or other intellectual assets will require approval from the officers of this organization
After the above approval, any publications or use of OAL name, logo or other intellectual assets should be in compliance of the rules as stated within this document.
At minimum, the secretary and the President must approve all publications, shirts, fliers, etc. prior to publication distribution of any kind.

Amendments:

Amendments to the constitution must be proposed in writing to the President.
The amendment must be presented to the organization during a scheduled meeting and should include a full explanation and/or rational for the amendment.
The amendments shall not take effect until approved by a 2/3-majority vote of OAL members.
Amendments to the constitution must be proposed in writing to the President.