NDCCA Constitution

Mission statement: To promote the love and safety of the sport, cheerleading, in the Legendary state of North Dakota. 

Values and Vision: 

● Safety is our priority and we will maintain a safe environment for our athletes by providing top notch continuing education and expectations for our members, member schools, administrators, coaches and athletes. 

● Be a place of support and recognition for all cheerleading coaches and to partner with them to ensure successful programs. 

● To keep the state of North Dakota current with the sport of cheerleading to ensure successes for the programs that travel beyond our borders.

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CONSTITUTION

Article I – Name

This organization shall be the North Dakota Cheer Coaches Association.

Article II – Purpose

1. To promote excellence and safety in cheerleading.

2. To promote a positive relationship between coaches and school administrators.

3. To improve guidance techniques of coaches.

4. To provide education and information to coaches.

5. To establish and promote effective communication with NDHSSA, NFHS, schools and administrators.

6. To study and make recommendations to proposed rule changes concerning cheerleaders.

Article III – Membership and Meetings

1. Membership is open to any cheer coaches interested in the further promotion of cheerleaders and this organization.

2. The membership year is from July 1 through June 30.

3. Annual dues are to be set by the Board of Directors.

4. Voting is by current dues-paid members only; one school equals one vote.

5. A quorum shall be the majority of those present at the membership meeting.

6. Items must be submitted for the agenda to the President prior to the membership meeting.

Article IV – Executive Board

1. The Executive Board shall include President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

2. Executive Board Members shall be elected by the membership. Executive Board Members shall be required to attend 80% of meetings and NDCCA events to remain on the Board.

3. Executive Board positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary shall be selected from within the Executive Board, by the Executive Board. Payment, if any, for a position shall be determined by the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall have authority to remove non-compliant Board members and to determine how the board shall be run.

4. Beginning July 1, 2024 At-large members shall serve a 3-year term on the Board, the

5. Secretary shall serve a 3-year term as Secretary followed by an additional 3-year term if reelected by the board. 

6. Treasurer shall serve a 3-year term as Treasurer followed by an additional 3-year term if re-elected by the board.

7. Vice President shall serve a 3-year term followed by an additional 3-year term if re-elected by the board.

8. President shall serve a 3-year term as President followed by an additional 3-year term if re-elected by the board.

9. Board members may resign at any time in writing and submitted to the Secretary of the organization.

10. All Directors of the Board shall be non-voting, compensated members of the board.