Constitution

NEWARK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS HALL of FAME
CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS


The purpose SPORTS HALL of FAME of NEWARK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is to honor and recognize men and women athletes and coaches who’ve been outstanding in athletics. The award could also be given to others who have given meritorious service to the athletic program of NEWARK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL.

OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE SPORTS HALL of FAME COMMITTEE:

The HALL of FAME Committee is a sub-committee of The Newark High School Sports Boosters and shall consist of 11 members including:
Current Superintendent of Newark High School or their appointed representative,
Two members representing the Newark High School Sports Boosters Club, One past or present Newark High School coach, and Seven at-Large community representatives.

The committee shall elect within itself the following officers on an annual basis: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. A simple majority of those in attendance is necessary to elect an officer. For the HALL of FAME Committee to conduct business, a quorum of 7 members is necessary. To change the by-laws, 7 of the 11 votes would be needed.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE NEWARK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS HALL of FAME:

1. Those who participated in Newark High School athletics having earned a letter in a particular sport for at least two years. (the individual athlete must have been out of school for more than 4 years and be a Newark High School graduate who participated in high school athletics or has attained a profession in athletics.)
2. Coaches at Newark High School past or present.
3. Those who have been given meritorious service or a have been a loyal friend to the athletic program.
4. A Newark High School team, which has attained record status or state recognition.

SELECTION PROCESS AND RECOGNITION:

A. Names for nomination should be submitted to the committee by October 1st of each year. The application can be submitted by anyone or by the committee members themselves. Nominations will be considered after an application form is completed.
B. To become a member of the HALL of FAME, the person must be nominated and seconded by members of the committee. To be enrolled, the nominee must receive a minimum of 75% of the votes of those present. (If a quorum)
C. In the event that a member of the committee is being considered as a candidate for the Hall of Fame, he is not to vote when his name comes up. It is not necessary that the award be given every year. The Sports HALL of FAME selection committee in conjunction with the Sports Boosters Club will present the inductee with an appropriate reward. The inductee will also be recognized, if possible, at a school-sporting event.
The expense of recognition of inductees, as well as selection committee expenses will be determined and approved by Newark High School and the Sports Boosters Club.


Approved: _______________________

Date: Feb, 2004