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Fisher Sports Business Association
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Constitution
By-laws
Statement of purpose
Nondiscrimination Policy
Officers
Faculty/staff advisor
Constitution
The constitution should be simple yet comprehensive and difficult to amend, leaving
any specific procedural rules to be included in the by-laws. When amending the
constitution, as with the by-laws, previous notice of any proposed changes are usually
required to be given to the membership and should not be changed in the same
meeting in which proposed.
Article l - Name, Purpose, and Non-Discrimination Policy of the Organization.
Section 1- Name:
Fisher Sports Business Association (herein referred to as FSBA)
Section 2 - Purpose:
The FSBA seeks to provide the following services to Fisher students:

Information/education about the wide array of available sports business
job opportunities

Networking opportunities with sports business professionals by engaging
guest speakers

On-site visits to sports organizations and facilities through the Job Trek
Series

Develop a sports business network by building and fostering relationships
within the Ohio State community, the Ohio State alumni community, and
local sports organizations

Facilitate participation in sports by organizing intramural teams, interMBA competition teams, fantasy sports leagues, and group outings to
sporting events

Provide information about local sporting events and other athletic
opportunities (i.e., running clubs, races, yoga, pilates, etc.)
Section 3 - Non-Discrimination Policy:
This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any
individual(s) for reasons of age, color, disability, gender identity or
expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or
veteran status.
Article II - Membership: Qualifications and categories of membership.
Section V.1: General Qualifications
Membership is limited to currently enrolled Fisher graduate students.
Others such as faculty, alumni, professionals, Spouses are encouraged
to become members but as non-voting associate or honorary members.
Section V.2: Procedures for Becoming a Member
General membership status is contingent upon the submission of an
application, accepted on a rolling basis, as well as the payment of
membership dues. The application is to be decided on each year by the
Executive Committee with an emphasis placed on maintaining continuity
through largely similar membership applications from year to year.
Section 3: Removal
Any member may be removed from the group subject to a two-thirds vote
of the Executive Committee and a clearly stated purpose for dismissal,
submitted in writing to the Executive Committee at the time of the vote.
Article III - Organization Leadership: Titles, terms of office, type of selection, and duties
of the leaders.
Organization leaders represent the Executive Committee and general membership and
are elected or appointed from the ranks of the organization’s voting membership.
Section V.1: The FSBA students shall elect annually from the graduate
student body the following Executive Officers: President, Vice
President(s), Web Master/Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section V.3: President
The President presides over all meetings of the FSBA and is responsible
for implementing all decisions of the group. The President selects the
time and place of all regular and special meeting. The President has
primary responsibility for managing the office associate and for ensuring
Council compliance with University, State, and Federal fiscal and
personnel policies.
Section V.4: Vice President(s)
In the absence of the President, or if the President is temporarily unable to
fulfill his or her duties, the Vice President shall serve in the President's
place. The Vice President is responsible for ensuring that FSBA
committee and member records are properly maintained. In the absence
of the President, the Vice President presides over meetings of the Council.
The Vice President shall fulfill other duties as directed by the Council, the
Executive Committee, and the President. There may be multiple Vice
Presidents. In the event of multiple Vice Presidents, the first organizing
meeting will determine who will assume the role of the President should
the President be unable to fulfill his or her duties
Section V.5: Web Master/Secretary
The Web Master/Secretary is responsible for keeping for maintaining
records, and for conducting correspondence. The Web Master/Secretary
shall fulfill other duties as directed by the Council, the Executive
Committee, and the President.
Section V.6: Treasurer
The Treasurer handles all the finances of the FSBA and keeps an
accurate record of its financial status at all times. The Treasurer shall
fulfill other duties as directed by the FSBA.
Section V.7: The FSBA has the authority to remove an Executive Officer
only through the following procedure:
V.7.A. The written motion for such an action, bearing the signatures of at
least registered members, must be submitted at a regular or special
meeting. The officer shall be given the opportunity to respond to the
motion at a hearing. The motion will be voted upon. A two-thirds vote of
the FSBA members is required to effect the removal.
Section V.8: Vacancy
In the event the presidency falls vacant, the Vice President shall have the
option of becoming the President. In this instance, the Council shall elect a
new Vice President. The Vice President shall also have the option of
refusing the office of the presidency, in which case the Vice President
shall serve as President pro tempore until such time as the FSBA is able
to elect a new President. Subsequent to the election of the President, the
President pro tempore shall reassume the office and duties of Vice
President.
In the event of a vacancy in any other Executive Officer position, an
election to complete the current term will be held no later than the second
meeting of the FSBA following the occurrence of the vacancy. Election
procedures will be in accordance with the current provisions of this
Constitution and any Bylaws Council shall enact. An interim officer may be
appointed by the President to hold office until such time as an election can
be held.
Article IV - Executive Committee (if needed): Size, composition, and removal of the
Committee.
The executive council of the FSBA will consist of the President, Vice
President(s), Treasurer, Web Master/Secretary and the head of any sport
that are being played that semester, along with the speaker chair.
President will be in charge of all executive communication, planning of
events and be the liaison between the student body and faculty; the
treasurer will handle all financing and funding with the union. Officers will
be relieved of their position if they fail to adhere to the Fisher Honor Code
or miss 3 consecutive committee meetings in a row. Our advisor has all
final say on officer removal.
Article V - Standing Committees (if needed): Names, purposes, and composition.
Intramural Sports Committee - In charge of putting together intramural
sports teams
Distinguished Speaker Committee - In charge of bringing in speakers for
people with and interest in a career that combines business and sports
Activities Committee - Organize and conduct other events that fall within
the goals of the FSBA
Article VI – Adviser(s) or Advisory Board: Qualification Criteria.
Article VII – Meetings of the Organization: Required meetings and their frequency.
One general meetings of the membership is required each academic
term except for summer. Committee meeting will be required more often.
Article VIII – Method of Amending Constitution: Proposals, notice, and voting
requirements.
Proposed amendments will be in writing, will not be acted upon but read in
the general meeting in which they are proposed. A proposed amendment
will be read again at the next general meeting and a votes will be taken. A
two-thirds of the entire voting membership of the organization present for
the amendment to pass. The constitution is not intended to be amended
easily or frequently.
Article IX – Method of Dissolution of Organization
The FSBA shall be disbanded if membership falls below 10 members.
The membership shall disband and any assets of the FSBA shall be
turned over to the MBAA or the Fisher School of Business.
By-Laws
Article 1 – Parliamentary Authority
The rules contained in Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the
organization in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they
are not inconsistent with the by-laws of this organization.
Article II- Membership
Any member of a Fisher graduate program may be a member. Dues will
be $20 for one year or $30 for two years to pay for expenses such as food
and drinks for meetings, gifts for speakers, and any other expense that the
executive team deems necessary.
Article III- Election / Appointment of Government Leadership
Elections rules and procedures, including eligibility for office, the
nominating process, design of ballots and balloting procedures, and so on
should be specified as well as appointment and ratification procedures.
The timing of elections and/or appointments should be specified along
with procedures to cover special circumstances (resignations, impeachments, etc.).
Article IV - Adviser Responsibilities
Article V - Meeting Requirements
Any meeting for a change in by-laws, or constitution a majority (greater
than 50%) of current registered members must be present.
Article VI - Method of Amending By-Laws
Proposed amendments will be in writing, will not be acted upon but read in
the general meeting in which they are proposed. A proposed amendment
will be read again at the next general meeting and a votes will be taken.
Two-thirds of the entire voting membership of the organization need to be
present for the amendment to pass. The constitution is not intended to be
amended easily or frequently.
Statement of Purpose
The FSBA seeks to provide the following services to Fisher students:
 Information/education about the wide array of available sports business job
opportunities
 Networking opportunities with sports business professionals by engaging guest
speakers
 On-site visits to sports organizations and facilities through the Job Trek Series
 Experiential learning opportunities through project-based work with sports
organizations
 Develop a sports business network by building and fostering relationships within
the Ohio State community, the Ohio State alumni community, and local sports
organizations
 Facilitate participation in sports by organizing intramural teams, inter-MBA
competition teams, fantasy sports leagues, and group outings to sporting events
 Provide information about local sporting events and other athletic opportunities
(i.e., running clubs, races, yoga, pilates, etc.)
Nondiscrimination Policy
This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) for
reasons of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Officers:
Presidents – Andrew Wolff ([email protected])
Peter McStravick ([email protected])
Treasurer – Doug Prah ([email protected])
Web Master/Secretary – Open
Faculty/staff advisor:
James Hill ([email protected])