Constitution and By-Laws:
Article I- Name
This Organization shall be known as Mid-Continent Sports, Inc., Platte Valley Baseball
Article II-Objective
(a) The objective of the Platte Valley Baseball League shall be to implant firmly in the boys and girls of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and reverence, so that they may be finer, stronger, and happier boys and girls and will grow to be good, clean, healthy men and women.
(b) The objective will be achieved by providing supervised competitive baseball and softball games. The supervisors shall bear in mind that that attainment of exceptional athletic skill or winning of games is secondary, and the molding of future men and women is of prime importance.
Article III-Government
(a) The government of the Platte Valley Baseball League shall be under the supervision of the President and the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall serve indefinitely and shall be self-perpetuation. Vacancies shall be filled by the remaining members of the Board of Directors.
(b) At the annual meeting, the Board of Directors shall elect from its own membership, a President, two Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and the membership of the standing committee. The aforementioned officers and committee members shall be elected for a one-year term, but may be eligible for re-election.
(c) All matters concerning the policy of the Platte Valley Baseball League shall be decided by a vote of the Board of Directors, and no motion shall be carried without a favorable vote from the majority of those present at the duty constituted meeting.
(d) The Board of Directors shall specify the areas from which each term may draw participants and shall establish all league fees and dues for each team.
(e) The Board of Directors member must select from his community, with the approval of the Board of Directors, to assist him in matters of his community. The alternate may act in his behalf when board member cannot attend executive session. One vote shall remain in effect for the areas and the alternate may cast that vote when representing the board member.
Article IV-Meetings
(a) Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be conducted a minimum of five yearly meetings with the first meeting being the election of officers. Additional meetings may be called by the President at any time or upon request of at least three members of the Board of Directors.
(b) Notice of all meetings shall be given two days in advance thereof to all members of the Board of Directors unless waiver of such notice is received.
(c) A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting and a majority vote of those present shall govern, except when otherwise especially provided.
(d) Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceeding of all meeting, except where some conflict with the Constitution or By-Laws of the League.
Article V-Membership
All managers must attend a coach’s clinic or league meeting to be a n approved Mid-Continent Sports, Inc. manager. Failure of a coach/manager to attend a league meeting or clinic will result in a one year probation period which allows the coach/manager to field manages. A second violation will result in a one year suspension. Managers of competitive teams shall be annually selected by sponsoring organizations and approved by the board of Directors and shall be responsible for selection of their teams and for their actions on the field.
Article VI-Membership
(a) Any boy, girl, or adult participating in athletic events sponsored by the league shall be invited by the Board of Directors to become an associate or honorary member.
(b) Any participating member meeting the requirements as to age and residence as set forth in the rules adopted by Platte Valley Baseball shall be eligible to compete for participation in the Platte Valley Baseball League.
(c) The Board of Directors shall appoint a Grievance Committee consisting of three Board members. The duties of the committee shall be to hear all protests on violations in which a protest has been legally filed. The decision of the committee is final. In case the Grievance Committee member of members are involved in the protest they are to dismiss themselves and allow the remaining members to replace him from the remaining board members.
(d) Members of the Board of Directors shall, upon evidence of the misconduct of any boy or girl, notify the manager of the team for which the boy or girl is a member within 24 hours of the act. Said manager shall appear, in the capacity of an advisor, with the boy or girl before the Grievance Committee appointed by the Board of Directors which shall have full power to suspend, or revoke, such boy's or girl's rights to future participation.
(e) The Board of Directors, by two-thirds vote at any duly constituted meeting, shall have the authority to suspend any member thereof whose conduct is considered as detrimental to the best interest of the league.
(f) In the case where a violation by a member necessitates a vote by the league Board of Directors on expulsion, a 30 day waiting period will be initiated for discussion and case familiarization before any action is taken. A two-thirds majority vote of the Board Members present shall be required to finalize expulsion.
(g) Only the Board of Directors shall have the power of expulsion.
Article VII-Financial Policy
(a) Because each participating team represents a separate town, and due to the distance separating these towns, each team shall handle its own financing.
(b) The Board of Directors shall not permit the contribution of funds to individuals. The above regulation is the discourage favoritism among players. However, upon approval by the Board of Directors a participating team/member may receive trophies or Certificates of Achievement that team/member, by their performance on the field during the season merits.
Article VIII-Rules
(a) The Official Playing Rules and Regulations as adopted by Platte Valley Baseball shall be binding on this league.
(b) The local rules of this league shall be adopted by the Board of Directors t a meeting to be held not less than one month previous to the first scheduled game of the season.
Article IX- Umpiring
(a) All umpires must attend an umpires clinic or a league meeting and be approved by the President or Director of Umpires. Failure off an umpire to attend a meeting or clinic will result in one year probation. A second violation will result in a one year suspension. There shall be Director of Umpires elected at each annual meeting, he shall become a member of the Board of Directors with full voting power, also he will represent the league umpires along with his regular duties as a board member.
(b) The function of the league umpire shall be providing material and information for the area umpire, to hold meetings for training and general improvement of league umpiring.
(c) There shall be an appointed Umpire-in-Chief to assist the Director of Umpires in all his duties.
(d) Each franchised area shall provide to the Director of Umpires a Head Umpire who will be responsible for the umpires in his area. It shall be the responsibility of each home team to furnish umpiring for all home games. It is recommended that when visiting league umpires are available, their services to readily accepted.
(e) All League Umpires will be registered with the Director of Umpires and have a league number.
(f) Each franchised area shall provide a protective mask, chest protector, call indicator, and home plate cleaning device.
(g) The League Umpire, under the supervision of the Director of Umpires, shall be in charge of all tournament games and championship series.
Article X- Amendments
This Constitution or any section thereof may be amended or repealed by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors present at any duly constituted meeting; providing that written notice of such proposed changes over the signature of the Secretary, shall be mailed to each member of the Board of Directors at least 15 days prior to the meeting a which such proposed changes shall be submitted to vote.
Mid-Continent Sports Board, on January 24,1993, has voted the National Federation of State High School rules; Mid-Continent Sports rules, and the Mid-Continent Tournament rules for all league play and tournaments.