Welcome to NEYSO in San Antonio, Texas area. Established in 1978, we are a volunteer, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization in support of youth sports. Practice and game fields are available for soccer and other sports. NEYSO has cost effective recreational youth soccer programs and access to competitive teams. Special needs teams are also part of the NEYSO family. Please contact us with any questions or issues.

NEYSO has two volunteer boards, Executive and Governing. Each meet almost every month of the year.

Governing Board Members

Includes Executive Board Members and the following:
Commissioner of Special Teams - Terry/Jackie Thompson - 210-650-0093
U5/U6/U7 Age Level Commissioner - Carrie Pitcher
U8/U9/10 Age Level Commissioner - Matt Rivera
Director of Tournaments - Deneen Steiner
Communications Director - Kathy Quinones

NEYSO OF SAN ANTONIO INC. ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTION
(revised 2008)

ARTICLE I - NAME

The association shall be known as the NEYSO of San Antonio Inc., a 501(c) 3, Texas
Corporation, and will be referred to as the Organization or NEYSO throughout this document.
NEYSO is a not-for-profit, tax exempt, organization.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of the Organization is to provide opportunity for all those who wish to participate and have fun in youth sports. Through its recreation and education programs the Organization shall promote good sportsmanship, leadership, and educate youth participants, adult sponsors, coaches, and referees in the fundamentals of sports. Generally promoting the game of soccer and other sports through sponsorship of regularly scheduled competition, and conducting such other educational activities that shall be deemed appropriate to the promotion of youth sports activities.

In addition, the Organization shall pledge its assets for use in performing the youth development functions mentioned above.

ARTICLE III - AFFILIATION

The Organization shall be an affiliate of the South Texas Youth Soccer Association, Inc. (STYSA), the United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), and other youth sports organizations.

ARTICLE IV - TERRITORY AND BOUNDARIES

The Organization shall represent all members falling generally, but is not limited to, areas within the counties of Bexar, Comal, Kendall and Guadalupe.

ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP

A. Membership shall consist of players, parents, coaches, referees and administrators through their affiliation with this Organization.

B. Members will adhere to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Organization in all matters pertaining to the operation of the Organization.

ARTICLE VI - FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 of the following year.

ARTICLE VII - BOARDS

A. Executive Board: The Organization shall have an Executive Board consisting of seven (7) positions. The Executive Board shall be composed of the following positions:
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commissioner of Coaches, Commissioner of Referees/Scheduler, Registrar and the President of the Parent Booster Club. All elected Executive Board positions are held for 2 year terms and shall be elected on a rotating basis. All positions in group A will be elected in even years. All positions in group B will be elected in odd years. President, Secretary, and Registrar will be in group A. Commissioner of Coaches, Treasurer, and Commissioner of Referees/scheduler will be in group B. President of the Parent Booster Club shall serve as elected by the governing rules of the Booster Club. Upon adoption of the new constitution, group B will serve an interim one year term with elections being held in 2007.

B. Governing Board: The Organization shall have a Governing Board consisting of the Executive Board, Directors of Tournaments, Commissioner of Special Teams, Age Level Commissioners, and other active committee representatives as created and dissolved by the Executive Board. All positions will be appointed by the Executive Board and will serve a one year term. Any affiliated organization representing five or more teams may petition the Executive Board for a position on the Governing Board.

ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS

A. Executive Board Meetings: The NEYSO Executive Board shall meet at least annually and requiresa quorum of more than 50% be present to conduct business. Meetings may be called by the President or a majority of the Executive Board.
B. Governing Board Meetings: The NEYSO Governing Board shall meet on a monthly basis and requires a quorum of the Executive Board to be present to conduct business. Meetings may be called by the President. Meetings are open to all Organization members, who shall be required to notify the President, twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting, of intent to speak.

C. General Membership Meetings: A general membership meeting shall be held each April. Special General Membership Meetings may be called by the President, with Executive Board approval, when necessary.

D. Order of Business: The President shall prepare the agenda and shall decide the order of business for general membership meetings. At Board meetings the order shall be: roll call, minutes, officers’ reports, unfinished business, reports (if any) of Chairmen of Standing Committees and Commissioners, Amendments (if any) of the Constitution or Rules, New Business, and Adjournment.

E. All meetings of the Organization shall be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition.

ARTICLE IX - ELECTIONS, APPOINTMENTS, VOTING PROCEDURES

A. Elections: Board members shall be elected at the April general membership meeting. A nominating committee chaired by the President of NEYSO and consisting of two representatives of the Governing Board, shall meet in February to seek out capable people who are willing to serve if elected. The proposed slate shall be submitted to the Executive Board for approval at an Executive Board Meeting prior to the general membership meeting. Nominations may also be made from the floor by voting members at the general meeting; persons so nominated must be present and agree to serve if elected.

B. Appointments: Should the office of the President become vacant, the Commissioner of Coaches shall become the President. The President shall appoint persons to fill positions that become open, subject to a majority vote and approved by the Executive Board members in the non-vacant board positions.

C. Voting:
1. At Board meetings each board member shall have one (1) vote. The President may not vote unless there is a tie but may decline to do so.
2. A simple majority of the empowered vote shall constitute a quorum at all Board meetings and a simple majority of votes cast shall decide all questions.
3. At general membership meetings Governing Board members shall each have one vote. Teams, represented by the head coach or an alternate designated as such in writing by proxy shall have only one (1) vote. A person shall cast only one vote. Secret balloting may be requested for the election of board members in which case the President shall appoint a committee of at least three to tabulate the votes and report results. The President shall vote only in case of a tie.

ARTICLE X - AUTHORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNING BOARD

A. The Organization shall have jurisdiction over all leagues, parents, coaches, administrators, referees, and players affiliated with it.

B. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Organization and shall have the authority to enforce the Constitution and Bylaws of this organization.

C. The Executive Board shall have the authority to establish rules covering competitions.

D. The Governing Board shall have a Discipline and Protest Committee. The Discipline and Protest Committee shall have the authority to settle any disputes between members, discipline players, coaches, spectators, referees, or to take appropriate action against those found to be in violation of the rules and regulations.

E. The Organization shall represent any member in disputes with other associations.

F. The scheduling of regular season play shall be coordinated by the Organization as well as make-up games, replay of disputed games, etc.

G. The Executive Board shall have the power to assess fees to cover expenses of the Organization.

ARTICLE XI - RESPONSIBILITY OF BOARD MEMBERS

A. The President shall:

1. Preside over board meetings;
2. Assign duties and responsibilities to the members of the board;
3. Appoint all committees subject to the approval of a simple majority of the active board members present at a board meeting;
4. Make the final decision on any matter regarding the operation of the Organization not specifically provided for in the Constitution or Rules, provided such decisions are not in conflict with any standing Organization decisions. He shall report all such decisions to
the Board members at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
5. The President and Secretary shall sign contracts and agreements on behalf of NEYSO after the contracts or agreements have been approved by the Executive Board.

B. The Commissioner of Coaches shall:

1. Promote ethical and acceptable coaching methods within the Organization, working closely with coaches and age level commissioners in holding clinics and seminars, as well as procuring suitable instructional aids.
2. Assume the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the President should that position become vacant.
3. Distribute Rules of Competition to all coaches as necessary.
4. Serve as chairman of the Discipline and Protest Committee.

C. The Treasurer shall:
1. Be responsible for all monies collected and disbursed by the Board;
2. Deposit monies received in a reputable bank in the name of the Organization;
3. Present reports of current finances at regular board meetings;
4. Maintain the records of the Organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
5. Assume the duties of the President should the offices of President and Commissioner of Coaches become vacant.

D. The Secretary shall:
1. Keep accurate records of meetings, including attendance;
2. Maintain the files of the Organization;
3. Handle correspondence for the Organization;
4. Give notice of the meetings.
5. The Secretary and President shall sign contracts and agreements on behalf of NEYSO after the contracts or agreements have been approved by the Executive Board.

E. The Registrar shall:
1. Be responsible for monitoring the registration process;
2. Provide assistance and guidance to members;
3. Ensure proper registration with affiliated associations;

F. The Commissioner of Referees/Scheduler shall:
1. Be responsible for recruiting and training game officials and providing referees for league games;
2. Be called upon to enforce NEYSO playing rules;
3. Act as liaison with the local Referees’ Association;
4. Be responsible for scheduling league games;
5. Represent the Organization at scheduling meetings outside the Organization;

G. The President of the Booster Club shall:
1. Be responsible for compiling and releasing information about the Organization and events.
2. Preside over the Booster Club meetings

H. The Directors of Tournaments shall:
1. Coordinate their assigned Organization sponsored tournaments;
2. Ensure that the Organization tournament information is disseminated.

I. Age level Commissioners shall:
1. Report directly to the Commissioner of Coaches.
2. Be appointed for each age group or as necessary to ensure the proper dissemination
of information between coaches and the Executive and Governing Board.
3. Track seasonal progress of teams under his/her guidance.

J. The Commissioner of Special Teams shall:
1. Coordinate play;
2. Coordinate the selection of team coaches and uniforms;
3. Represent the Teams on the Governing Board and in meetings with other associations;
4. Coordinate Special Team fund raising;
5. Communicate with coaches concerning NEYSO activities, select programs and tournaments in other associations;
6. Coordinate the player selection process;
7. Schedule practice fields;
8. Promote the Teams within NEYSO.

K. Executive Director will:
1. Be hired and reviewed by the Executive Board.
2. Report directly to the President
3. If no Executive Director is employed by the organization, any and all duties of the Executive Director shall fall to the President, who may delegate such duties to other board members as he/she sees fit.
4. This is a non voting position.

ARTICLE XII - DISTRIBUTION OF RULES

The Organization shall maintain and distribute a set of rules that state the rights and responsibilities of members, teams, officials, coaches and spectators.

ARTICLE XIV - PLAYER REGISTRATION

Player registration will be in accordance with NEYSO rules and players must be duly registered and be in good standing to participate in any competition sponsored by the Organization.


ARTICLE XVI - DISCIPLINE AND PROTEST COMMITTEE

A. There shall be a Discipline and Protest (D & P) Committee.

B. The Commissioner of Coaches shall chair the D&P Committee and shall appoint two members of the Governing Board to serve on the committee.

ARTICLE XVII - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION

Amendments to the Constitution of the Organization may be made at any Governing Board meeting. Each Governing board member shall be given seven (7) days notice in writing of the purpose of the amendments, and any proposals or motions to amend the Constitution. Passage of Amendments requires a two thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Governing Board.

ARTICLE XVIII - DISSOLUTION

In the event the Organization shall be dissolved or ceases to function, the Executive Board shall dispose of all assets, which requires that liabilities of the Organization are paid, and the remaining assets given to another nonprofit youth sports program in South Texas, or to a religious, scientific or charitable organization which is tax exempt under the current United States Internal Revenue Code.