St. John's 18+ Mixed Ultimate Frisbee League
Dear Mile Zero Ultimate Members,
Mile Zero Ultimate runs on the efforts of its members. As a volunteer board we rely on you to tell us what we’re doing well and what we can do better. According to our by-laws, specifically section 11.01, any member also has the right to propose an amendment to the by-laws. The board may present such amendments at any general meeting, provided that we provide membership with at least two weeks notice. Amendments to the by-laws require a two-thirds majority vote to pass.
The MZU board has heard from some members on the issue of 18-year-olds and their lack of playing opportunity. Such players are too old to play in high school tournaments or youth leagues, but are too young to join MZU. Other considerations that should be taken into account regarding expanding our eligibility criteria are: potential limitations on space, as well as by-laws mandating spirit events for members – normally 19+ affairs.
As such, MZU member Andy Porter has submitted a proposed amendment to the board regarding section 3.01 of the by-laws. Below we have listed the current by-law, followed by the proposed amendment.
The MZU annual general meeting will take place on November 25 at 8:00 pm. This proposed amendment will be voted on at the meeting. We encourage everyone to attend. If you cannot attend but want a say in the outcome, please consult s. 4.05 of the by-laws – available on our website – on proxy votes.
Current Text
Members shall be any person, 19 years and older on their first day of play in any league, who has paid the registration fee in a timely manner or has otherwise been granted membership by the board of directors and is still considered a member in good standing. No player will be assigned to a team until such time that they have turned 19.
Proposed Amended Text
Members shall be any person, 19 years and older on their first day of play in any league, who has paid the registration fee in a timely manner or has otherwise been granted membership by the board of directors and is still considered a member in good standing. Junior members shall be any person, 18 years their first day of play in any league, who has paid the registration fee in a timely manner. Junior members are non-voting members and shall only participate in leagues. No player will be assigned to a team until such time that they meet the above age requirements.
