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			<title><![CDATA[May Minutes 2012]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[05/06/12   Darlin's <br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Penny, Debra, Kim, Megan, John, Bill, and Spencer<br />
<br />
Treasurer Report:  Penny went over.  Kim motioned to accept.  Bill 2nd. <br />
All approved.<br />
<br />
Old Business:  <br />
<br />
Discussion of venues for future use.  Most way too expensive.  Still waiting to check on the Clarion.  Table till after this years tournament.<br />
<br />
Kim brought up probation of Donan and Bill from previous board meeting.  Does not appear to be anything in bylaws pertaining to conduct outside of SRDA functions.  Tabled till next board meeting to locate bylaw. <br />
<br />
Kim brought up discussion of changing playoffs during last board meeting.  Changes should be made for good of the league.  Bylaws to be updated later during meeting pertaining to time.<br />
<br />
New business:<br />
<br />
Discussion of shape of Overall Trophies.  Penny is in the process of collecting all of them for repairs and updates.  <br />
<br />
Postings on facebook.  (SRDA page)  It is ok for any bar to post "dart happenings"" such as blind draws, tournaments, etc.  There is a section on the forum side of the website that bars may use for poker runs, pool tournaments, etc.  Donan will get with Jim Adams (bar rep) to get with bar owners about this.  <br />
<br />
Lists of previous board meetings, banquets, etc. to be placed on website forum soon.  <br />
<br />
Bill announced that the Moose Lodge is having a meeting concerning the tournament on 05/21/12 at 6pm.  All from the board are invited.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of Special Events during this session.  From here out, if  bye is necessary, a blind draw may take place at a SRDA bar that has the allowable space.  All members would be allowed to play. <br />
<br />
The following are ammendments to Take A Trip or SRDA Bylaws:<br />
<br />
Megan made motion that non-members do not have to &#36;1.00 Mystery Out fee.  They can not win it anyway since they are not a member. Penny 2nd.  Vote 6-1.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
Additional wording to Take a Trip rule #15 concerning room.  <br />
If a member choses to bring a significant other, they are responsible for their own room.  SRDA will only reserve 2 rooms with the exception of the above statement concerning gender.  <br />
<br />
Bylaws Article XII  Nominations and Elections:<br />
<br />
Section 10.  If officer departs the board, new appointee will be there for the remainder of the term.  <br />
<br />
Section 11.  If an officer is up for election, they can not have a part in the election process.  (vote counting, handling ballots, etc.)  <br />
<br />
*Section 12.  Board is trying to devise plan to have nominees before December banquet to expedite voting process.  <br />
<br />
Article XXI  The Team, Player Status, New Player<br />
<br />
Section 3.  New Players<br />
Bill made motion for B Division and below, there must be a unanimous vote of captain's to add a new player to a team.  Spencer 2nd.  Vote 5-2.  Motion carried.  <br />
<br />
Article XXVI   Postponements, Forfeitures, and Withdrawals<br />
<br />
Bill motioned to have all postponed matches played within 14 days.  Megan 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
John motioned to have only one reschedule allowed per match.  Megan 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
Megan motioned to have a set point amount of 5 awarded for "winning" a forfeited match.  John 2nd.  Vote 6-1.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
Kim motioned that if any team withdraws from the league during session play, there will also be a withdrawal of all win/loss match points concerning that team.  Individual stats will be kept.  Bill 2nd.  Vote 7-0.<br />
Motion carried.<br />
<br />
Article XXVII  Ties and Playoffs<br />
<br />
Megan motioned all playoffs to be on Sunday.  Bill 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried.  <br />
<br />
Bill motioned that all 3 rounds in Divisional and Overall playoffs must be completed.  Spencer 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried.  <br />
<br />
Start of new session:<br />
<br />
Captain's Meeting Bullseye May 11th at 7pm   (this will be the only meeting and they will alternate from this time forward between Bullseye and Penny Lane on Take a Trip nights) <br />
<br />
May 13th Start of Sunday Session<br />
<br />
May 17th Start of Thursday Session<br />
<br />
One Day Tournament--Need volunteers Saturday June 2nd at 8am at the Moose Lodge.  <br />
<br />
Next Board meeting:  Moose Lodge on June 2nd, time to be determined<br />
<br />
Take a Trip, Mystery Out, and SRDA Bylaws were updated adding in all known amendments and changing the wording where necessary.  The main changes are above and I will get out the new information as soon as possible.  The old and new versions will be on the forum section of the website for comparison sake.  I will let everyone know when this takes place.  Kim/Secretary]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[05/06/12   Darlin's <br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Penny, Debra, Kim, Megan, John, Bill, and Spencer<br />
<br />
Treasurer Report:  Penny went over.  Kim motioned to accept.  Bill 2nd. <br />
All approved.<br />
<br />
Old Business:  <br />
<br />
Discussion of venues for future use.  Most way too expensive.  Still waiting to check on the Clarion.  Table till after this years tournament.<br />
<br />
Kim brought up probation of Donan and Bill from previous board meeting.  Does not appear to be anything in bylaws pertaining to conduct outside of SRDA functions.  Tabled till next board meeting to locate bylaw. <br />
<br />
Kim brought up discussion of changing playoffs during last board meeting.  Changes should be made for good of the league.  Bylaws to be updated later during meeting pertaining to time.<br />
<br />
New business:<br />
<br />
Discussion of shape of Overall Trophies.  Penny is in the process of collecting all of them for repairs and updates.  <br />
<br />
Postings on facebook.  (SRDA page)  It is ok for any bar to post "dart happenings"" such as blind draws, tournaments, etc.  There is a section on the forum side of the website that bars may use for poker runs, pool tournaments, etc.  Donan will get with Jim Adams (bar rep) to get with bar owners about this.  <br />
<br />
Lists of previous board meetings, banquets, etc. to be placed on website forum soon.  <br />
<br />
Bill announced that the Moose Lodge is having a meeting concerning the tournament on 05/21/12 at 6pm.  All from the board are invited.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of Special Events during this session.  From here out, if  bye is necessary, a blind draw may take place at a SRDA bar that has the allowable space.  All members would be allowed to play. <br />
<br />
The following are ammendments to Take A Trip or SRDA Bylaws:<br />
<br />
Megan made motion that non-members do not have to &#36;1.00 Mystery Out fee.  They can not win it anyway since they are not a member. Penny 2nd.  Vote 6-1.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
Additional wording to Take a Trip rule #15 concerning room.  <br />
If a member choses to bring a significant other, they are responsible for their own room.  SRDA will only reserve 2 rooms with the exception of the above statement concerning gender.  <br />
<br />
Bylaws Article XII  Nominations and Elections:<br />
<br />
Section 10.  If officer departs the board, new appointee will be there for the remainder of the term.  <br />
<br />
Section 11.  If an officer is up for election, they can not have a part in the election process.  (vote counting, handling ballots, etc.)  <br />
<br />
*Section 12.  Board is trying to devise plan to have nominees before December banquet to expedite voting process.  <br />
<br />
Article XXI  The Team, Player Status, New Player<br />
<br />
Section 3.  New Players<br />
Bill made motion for B Division and below, there must be a unanimous vote of captain's to add a new player to a team.  Spencer 2nd.  Vote 5-2.  Motion carried.  <br />
<br />
Article XXVI   Postponements, Forfeitures, and Withdrawals<br />
<br />
Bill motioned to have all postponed matches played within 14 days.  Megan 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
John motioned to have only one reschedule allowed per match.  Megan 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
Megan motioned to have a set point amount of 5 awarded for "winning" a forfeited match.  John 2nd.  Vote 6-1.  Motion carried. <br />
<br />
Kim motioned that if any team withdraws from the league during session play, there will also be a withdrawal of all win/loss match points concerning that team.  Individual stats will be kept.  Bill 2nd.  Vote 7-0.<br />
Motion carried.<br />
<br />
Article XXVII  Ties and Playoffs<br />
<br />
Megan motioned all playoffs to be on Sunday.  Bill 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried.  <br />
<br />
Bill motioned that all 3 rounds in Divisional and Overall playoffs must be completed.  Spencer 2nd.  Vote 7-0.  Motion carried.  <br />
<br />
Start of new session:<br />
<br />
Captain's Meeting Bullseye May 11th at 7pm   (this will be the only meeting and they will alternate from this time forward between Bullseye and Penny Lane on Take a Trip nights) <br />
<br />
May 13th Start of Sunday Session<br />
<br />
May 17th Start of Thursday Session<br />
<br />
One Day Tournament--Need volunteers Saturday June 2nd at 8am at the Moose Lodge.  <br />
<br />
Next Board meeting:  Moose Lodge on June 2nd, time to be determined<br />
<br />
Take a Trip, Mystery Out, and SRDA Bylaws were updated adding in all known amendments and changing the wording where necessary.  The main changes are above and I will get out the new information as soon as possible.  The old and new versions will be on the forum section of the website for comparison sake.  I will let everyone know when this takes place.  Kim/Secretary]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Schedule of Events April/May 2012]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;">Starting Thursday April 12, Take A Trip will be expanded to include Thursday night at Penny Lane and Sunday night at Bullseye, both at 7pm.  This will be during the session break and exclude April 29th.  </span><br />
<br />
April 6-29  Teams for next session may be submitted in SRDA boxes at the bars<br />
<br />
April 13-15    TN State Tournament  (see upcoming events)  VFW Chattanooga, TN <br />
<br />
April 21   Pepper Benefit (see upcoming events)  Half-Time Grill  Madison, AL <br />
<br />
April 21   5:00 PM   A Division Playoffs /Penny          Bullseye <br />
<br />
April 21   5:00 PM   C Division Playoffs/Spencer        Chappy's <br />
<br />
April 22   5:00 PM    B Division Playoffs/Donan          Penny Lane <br />
<br />
April 22   7:00 PM    D Division Playoffs/Bill              MT Bottle  <br />
<br />
April 28   2:00 PM    Top Gun Men                         Penny Lane  <br />
<br />
April 28   2:00 PM    Top Gun Women                     Darlin's<br />
<br />
April 29   2:00 PM    Overall Playoffs and Awards    Sullivan's <br />
April 29                  Last Day to Submit Teams for Summer Session<br />
April 29                  Cut Off for next Take A Trip <br />
<br />
May 6     4:00 PM     Board and Ratings Meeting     Darlin's<br />
<br />
June 2                     One Day Tournament           Moose Lodge]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;">Starting Thursday April 12, Take A Trip will be expanded to include Thursday night at Penny Lane and Sunday night at Bullseye, both at 7pm.  This will be during the session break and exclude April 29th.  </span><br />
<br />
April 6-29  Teams for next session may be submitted in SRDA boxes at the bars<br />
<br />
April 13-15    TN State Tournament  (see upcoming events)  VFW Chattanooga, TN <br />
<br />
April 21   Pepper Benefit (see upcoming events)  Half-Time Grill  Madison, AL <br />
<br />
April 21   5:00 PM   A Division Playoffs /Penny          Bullseye <br />
<br />
April 21   5:00 PM   C Division Playoffs/Spencer        Chappy's <br />
<br />
April 22   5:00 PM    B Division Playoffs/Donan          Penny Lane <br />
<br />
April 22   7:00 PM    D Division Playoffs/Bill              MT Bottle  <br />
<br />
April 28   2:00 PM    Top Gun Men                         Penny Lane  <br />
<br />
April 28   2:00 PM    Top Gun Women                     Darlin's<br />
<br />
April 29   2:00 PM    Overall Playoffs and Awards    Sullivan's <br />
April 29                  Last Day to Submit Teams for Summer Session<br />
April 29                  Cut Off for next Take A Trip <br />
<br />
May 6     4:00 PM     Board and Ratings Meeting     Darlin's<br />
<br />
June 2                     One Day Tournament           Moose Lodge]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[April 2012 Minutes ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=112</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[April 1, 2012    Penny Lane<br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Megan, Bill, Victoria, Debra, John, Spencer, and Penny <br />
<br />
Penny presented treasurer report.  Bill motioned to accept.  John 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
<br />
Venues for Stones River Tournament:  Bill still looking into new places.  Kevin Stockholm will also call locations.  <br />
<br />
Motion made to change order of tournament.  (exchange men’s cricket/501)  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Shirts for tournament/league:  prices, types, and amounts discussed.  &#36;26.00 to &#36;28.50 (2012 imprint apparel mag)  SRDA logo outdated, possibly something different on shirt.  Different colors.<br />
John made motion to go with Mike Bigford on shirts.  Bill 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
<br />
Playoffs:  set to be April 21-22.  Discussion of rearranging A &amp; C to Saturday to allow B Div players opportunity to go to AL benefit.  John motioned to have A &amp; C Div on Saturday and B &amp; D Div on Sunday.  Debra 2nd.  All approved. <br />
<br />
Bylaws Update.  Bill made motion, if a team has the same team, same division and they make the playoffs on Sunday and Thursday nights, the board will then draw to see which night will be represented.  The 3rd place team on the night left with one team will then be given option to play in the overall division playoffs.  John 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Penny made motion to take mandatory Vegas trip out of Take a Trip rules.  John 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
John made motion that Alien Open VII, July 27-29th, be the next Take a Trip.  Spencer 2nd.  All approved.  Cut off will be April 29th at the banquet.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of one day tournament to be held at the Moose Lodge.  Bill going to meeting on April 2nd.  Vote held between board members April 2nd.  Yes 6 to 2 No.  Tournament to be held on June 2nd at the Moose Lodge.  <br />
<br />
Top Gun will be held April 28th at 2pm.  Men/Penny Lane and Women/Darlin’s<br />
<br />
Overall and Awards to be held April 29th.  Location and time to be determined.  <br />
<br />
John made motion to place Bill and Donan on probation until December 2012.  Any violations must be witnessed by board member.  Spencer 2nd.  Motion approved.<br />
<br />
Next board and (ratings) meeting:  Darlin’s, May 6th at 4pm]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[April 1, 2012    Penny Lane<br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Megan, Bill, Victoria, Debra, John, Spencer, and Penny <br />
<br />
Penny presented treasurer report.  Bill motioned to accept.  John 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
<br />
Venues for Stones River Tournament:  Bill still looking into new places.  Kevin Stockholm will also call locations.  <br />
<br />
Motion made to change order of tournament.  (exchange men’s cricket/501)  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Shirts for tournament/league:  prices, types, and amounts discussed.  &#36;26.00 to &#36;28.50 (2012 imprint apparel mag)  SRDA logo outdated, possibly something different on shirt.  Different colors.<br />
John made motion to go with Mike Bigford on shirts.  Bill 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
<br />
Playoffs:  set to be April 21-22.  Discussion of rearranging A &amp; C to Saturday to allow B Div players opportunity to go to AL benefit.  John motioned to have A &amp; C Div on Saturday and B &amp; D Div on Sunday.  Debra 2nd.  All approved. <br />
<br />
Bylaws Update.  Bill made motion, if a team has the same team, same division and they make the playoffs on Sunday and Thursday nights, the board will then draw to see which night will be represented.  The 3rd place team on the night left with one team will then be given option to play in the overall division playoffs.  John 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Penny made motion to take mandatory Vegas trip out of Take a Trip rules.  John 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
John made motion that Alien Open VII, July 27-29th, be the next Take a Trip.  Spencer 2nd.  All approved.  Cut off will be April 29th at the banquet.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of one day tournament to be held at the Moose Lodge.  Bill going to meeting on April 2nd.  Vote held between board members April 2nd.  Yes 6 to 2 No.  Tournament to be held on June 2nd at the Moose Lodge.  <br />
<br />
Top Gun will be held April 28th at 2pm.  Men/Penny Lane and Women/Darlin’s<br />
<br />
Overall and Awards to be held April 29th.  Location and time to be determined.  <br />
<br />
John made motion to place Bill and Donan on probation until December 2012.  Any violations must be witnessed by board member.  Spencer 2nd.  Motion approved.<br />
<br />
Next board and (ratings) meeting:  Darlin’s, May 6th at 4pm]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[TDO Bylaws]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=111</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[BYLAWS of the TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION										<br />
- (STEEL-TIP) 										<br />
										<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS										<br />
										<br />
Article I Name										<br />
										<br />
Article II Definitions										<br />
										<br />
Article III Objectives										<br />
										<br />
Article IV Membership										<br />
										<br />
Article V Membership Fees										<br />
										<br />
Article VI Probation, Suspension and Expulsion										<br />
										<br />
Article VII The Board										<br />
										<br />
Article VIII Board Duties/Quorum										<br />
										<br />
Article IX Duties of the Officers										<br />
										<br />
Article X Meetings										<br />
										<br />
Article XI Elections										<br />
										<br />
Article XII Contracts and Agreements										<br />
										<br />
Article XIII Expenses										<br />
										<br />
Article XIVRecall of Board Members										<br />
										<br />
Article XV Policy										<br />
										<br />
Article XVI General										<br />
										<br />
Article XVII Sanctioning of a TDO Tournament										<br />
										<br />
										<br />
										<br />
TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION BY-LAWS										<br />
										<br />
Article I - NAME										<br />
										<br />
The name of the organization shall be TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION 										<br />
										<br />
Article II- DEFINITIONS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Whenever the initials "TDO" are used in these By-Laws, they shall mean										<br />
TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Whenever the word "Board of Directors" is used in these By-Laws, it shall 										<br />
mean the President, Vice President, Secretary,Treasurer, and one Representative from 										<br />
each Association.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Whenever the word "Member" is used in these By-Laws, it shall mean 										<br />
the entire body of an organization or group which has obtained membership in the										<br />
TDO. (Also referred to as an "Affiliated Member")										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Whenever the term "Independent Member" is used in these By-Laws, it 										<br />
shall mean a person who has obtained membership in the TDO as an individual only.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Whenever the term "Hall Of Fame Member" is used in these By-Laws, it										<br />
shall mean an individual who by his actions has attained special achievements, con-										<br />
tributes outstanding efforts or made significant contributions to the sport of darts										<br />
in general or the TDO specifically.										<br />
										<br />
Section 6: Whenever the term " Association Representative" is used in these By-										<br />
Laws, it shall mean one (1) person who has been granted the authority, by an Asso-										<br />
ciation, to represent such Association.										<br />
										<br />
Section 7: Whenever the term "Executive Board" is used in these By-Laws, it										<br />
shall mean the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.										<br />
										<br />
Section 8: The TDO fiscal year is January 1 through December 31.										<br />
										<br />
Article III - OBJECTIVES										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The objectives and purpose of the TDO are as follows:										<br />
										<br />
a) Promote the sport of darts throughout TENNESSEE.										<br />
										<br />
b) To operate the State Championship or Championships.										<br />
										<br />
c) Establish and maintain a Tennessee dart tournament calendar on the TDO website.										<br />
										<br />
d) Sanction open tournaments of TDO affiliated members with one exception due to										<br />
the NEW SMOKING LAW CONCERNING MINORS.										<br />
										<br />
e) Establish friendly relationships with leagues in our organizations throughout the 										<br />
state of Tennessee.										<br />
										<br />
f) Establish TDO rules of play and regulations for utilization during TDO-sanctioned										<br />
competitions. ADO rules take the precedence over ALL TDO sanctioned tournaments.										<br />
										<br />
g) Improve the conditions of play in TDO-sanctioned competitions.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: The TDO shall be a non-political, non-sectarian, not-for-profit and non-										<br />
sexist organization. The objectives and purposes of the TDO shall be in accordance										<br />
with and not contrary to the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable laws of the										<br />
United States.										<br />
										<br />
Article IV - MEMBERSHIP										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Membership is open to any TN organization or person which (who)										<br />
evidences interest in darts as a sport. Membership is limited to individuals and										<br />
organizations domiciled in TN. A Member or Individual Member shall be considered										<br />
to be properly registered when, within current policy, the applicant's application 										<br />
(verbal or written) for membership has been received by the Secretary. 										<br />
										<br />
a) It is the responsibility of the Association Representatives to maintain  a current										<br />
and valid mailing address for a Member Organization with the Secretary. Such 										<br />
addresses shall be those to which notice(s) shall be sent whenever required										<br />
by other provisions of these By-Laws.										<br />
										<br />
b) The Association Representative is also responsible of making sure that the										<br />
Secretary of the TDO has a current and updated roster of all their members through-										<br />
out the year.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: ALL Memberships are subject to approval by the BOARD OF DIRECTORS.										<br />
										<br />
a) With cause, such application may be subject to approval by a two-thirds (2/3)										<br />
majority vote of the Board of Directors. Board Member voting on submitted 										<br />
applications WILL take place at any scheduled Board Meeting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: A Membership may be terminated or restricted, with cause, by a two-thirds										<br />
(2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors. Membership benefits may be terminated										<br />
or restricted with cause, by the Executive Board.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Only TDO Members, continuously domiciled in TN or play in a Respective										<br />
TN League for 10 weeks throughtout the year, are eligible for TDO points, to play										<br />
play in the State Team Event and to play in the Tennessee State Tournament.										<br />
										<br />
Article V - MEMBERSHIP FEES										<br />
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Section 1: Membership fees shall be established and may be revised by a two-thirds										<br />
(2/3) majority vote of the Board Members and shall be payable annually, which is due 										<br />
by February of each year.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Membership fees shall be applicable for a period from January 1 through										<br />
December 31.										<br />
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Section 3: There is no membership fee associated with the Association hosting the										<br />
State Tournament provide they supply two (2) hotel rooms: one (1) for the President										<br />
and one (1) for the Tournament Director. TDO is responsible for all of the other 										<br />
Executive Board  members rooms.										<br />
										<br />
a) The fee for each Association is &#36;1.00 per league member , with a minimum of 										<br />
&#36;25.00 or a maximum of &#36;250.00.										<br />
										<br />
b) To play for TDO points, a person has to be a member of TDO or play as an 										<br />
Independent Member and pay his/her annual membership fee of &#36;20.00, which is due										<br />
in February of each year.										<br />
										<br />
Article VI – TDO PROBATION, SUSPENSION and EXPULSION										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Categorically, and without restriction, the TDO reserves the right to 										<br />
suspend or expel (terminate) any Member Person (regardless of category) or Officer										<br />
who willfully creates disharmony, behaves in a manner prejudicial to order and 										<br />
dicipline or tarnishes the image of the sport of darts. No player, official, sponsor, or										<br />
spectator needs to tolerate harassment, belligerencey, defamation, or poor sportsman-										<br />
ship from any TDO Member Person. However, a remedy for such fractions is not the										<br />
sole purview of the TDO. Where the incident occurred has significant impact on who										<br />
provides subsequent disciplinary action.										<br />
										<br />
a) Non-TDO and non-association-sponsored tournaments and matches: Problems in 										<br />
public or private bars, lounge, taverns and other public or private playing venues are 										<br />
the province of the injured party, the owner(s), or bartender who may seek redress										<br />
under local state laws by ejection, police intervention or arrest.										<br />
										<br />
b) Association-sponsored events, league play and tournaments: Since the TDO does										<br />
not legislate, dictate or control local Member play, the TDO has no right to disciplinary										<br />
intervention in the conduct of a Member-sponsored event. However, with the exception										<br />
of expulsion from a given tournament by the Tournament Director to restore order.										<br />
										<br />
c) TDO-sponsored events: A physical infraction or altercation at a TDO-sponsored										<br />
event would defintiely be cause for disciplinary action-----probation, suspension and/										<br />
or expulsion---by the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Procedure										<br />
										<br />
a) The Tournament Director, or injured party, shall prepare a list of charges based on 										<br />
verbal and/or written documentation or observation.										<br />
										<br />
b) The Tournament Director will prepare, within 10 days of (a), a letter to the accused 										<br />
informing him/her of the TDO's intent to take disciplinary action and requesting him/										<br />
her to submit his/her side of the issue. If the Tournament Director doesn't respond, 										<br />
TDO will not sanction any more tournaments for that Association.										<br />
										<br />
c) Upon receipt of the accuser's statement (or 10 days, whichever comes first), the										<br />
Tournament Director will send copies of all documentation to each Board Member,										<br />
asking for individual votes on recommended action. Disciplinary action requires a two-										<br />
thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board.										<br />
										<br />
d) TDO Championship Points Awards may, as a result of disciplinary action, be dis-										<br />
allowed.										<br />
										<br />
Article VII - THE BOARD										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the President, Vice President,										<br />
Secretary, Treasurer, One Association Representative.										<br />
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Section 2: When any Board vacancy occurs, it shall be filled in accordance with 										<br />
Section 4 of this article to bring Board membership up to the required total, as 										<br />
established in Section 1 of this article. Such additions must be made no later than 90										<br />
days following the vacancy. No joint offices may be held.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Each Board Member shall be elected for a period of two (2) years and shall 										<br />
take office no later than one(1) week from the date of the election.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Should a Board member resign or be removed from office during the 										<br />
interim between regular Board meetings, the Executive Board shall be empowered to 										<br />
appoint an interim Board member to fill the vacancy until the next Board Meeting. Such 										<br />
appointments must be approved by the Board at the next regular meeting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Board members removed, shall not be permitted to run for office or vote in										<br />
the subsequent election.										<br />
										<br />
Article VIII - BOARD DUTIES AND QUORUM										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Board must meet at least four (4) times each year. The Executive Board 										<br />
shall meet , as needed, at the discretion of the President. The meeting dates, times										<br />
and locations will be determined by the President. Attendance shall be excused if 										<br />
notice of the meeting is not received at least 30 days prior to the meeting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Board meetings shall have no time limit.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: A simple majority of Board members in attendance shall constitute a 										<br />
quorum for a Board Meeting. The President (or, in his absence, The Vice President),										<br />
Secretary and the Treasurer shall constitute a quorum at the Executive Board										<br />
Meetings.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: When a Board member, with sufficient cause, cannot attend a Board 										<br />
meeting, that individual may, at his own choosing, assign his voting rights by proxy. 										<br />
In the absence of the President and Vice President, the senior Board Member will 										<br />
assume the chair.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLES IX - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: PRESIDENT -  The President shall oversee the functions of the Tennessee										<br />
Dart Organization and provide direction for the organization between and during										<br />
meetings.										<br />
										<br />
The President shall perform such ceremonial duties as appropriate from time to time,										<br />
including presentation of awards, trophies and other such functions. The President										<br />
shall preside at all Board meetings unless excused by virtue of the "no vote proviso."										<br />
The President in conjunction with the Treasurer is responsible for the awards and 										<br />
shirts for the Tennessee State Championship Tournament.										<br />
										<br />
He/she may vote only to break a tie on procedural matters. He/she may, however, vote 										<br />
for personnel to fill vacancies or head committees. The President shall decide all 										<br />
questions of order, and appoint all committees. He/she, along with the Secretary, shall										<br />
prepare and approve all press releases regarding the business of the TDO. His/her 										<br />
legitimate organizational expenses, as the TREASURER or simple majority of the 										<br />
Board may approve, shall be paid for by the organization. At the expiration of his/her 										<br />
term of office, all pertinent books, papers and records shall be turned over to his/her										<br />
successor within 30 days of leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: VICE PRESIDENT - The Vice President shall assist the President in main-										<br />
taining the efficiency of the operation and in either the absense or resignation of the										<br />
President, he/she shall assume the duties normally performed by the President.										<br />
										<br />
The Vice President is responsible for analyzing and presenting the demographic										<br />
information derived from the annual membership survey questionnaires and assisting										<br />
the President in other such surveys as are deemed necessary by the Board. The Vice										<br />
President shall act as the organization representative at meetings with other organiza-										<br />
tions in the absence or inability of the President to serve in that capacity.										<br />
										<br />
The Vice President shall act as the coordinator for all Committee meetings and shall										<br />
chair such committees as directed by the President. His/her legitimate organizational										<br />
expenses, as the TREASURER or a simple majority of the Board may approve, shall										<br />
be paid for by the organization. At the expiration of his/her term office, he/she shall										<br />
turn over all pertinent books, papers, and records to his successor within 30 days of										<br />
leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Should both the President and Vice President take a leave of office, the senior Board										<br />
member shall assume the duties of President.										<br />
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Section 3: SECRETARY - The Secretary shall issue notice of meetings to the organiz-										<br />
ation, record and preserve the minutes of the meetings. Have the minutes of the busi-										<br />
ness portion from the meeting available within 30 days of the meeting. Keep a perma-										<br />
nent record of pertinent data for all organization members and make all required 										<br />
reports pertaining to the activities of the organization. He/she is also responsible for   										<br />
keeping the minutes and distributing them at the Board Meetings.										<br />
										<br />
The Secretary shall notify all Associations of their acceptance into the TDO, notify 										<br />
parties of their election to the Board, issue the results of all Board Meetings and 										<br />
elections, conduct the correspondence of the organization, write quarterly organ-										<br />
izational updates to all Board Members, maintain records for existing contracts, and										<br />
perform such other duties as may, from time to time, be imposed upon him/her.										<br />
										<br />
The Secretary will also approve or deny all sanctioning of  TDO tournaments, along  										<br />
with the approval of the PRESIDENT, based on the criteria set for such sanctioning										<br />
and help Associations in resolving any tournament date conflicts. The Secretary is to										<br />
receive all results, by email and/or mail on a TDO PAYOUT FORM, for TDO sanctioned										<br />
tournaments within ten(10) days of the final day of the tournament, or the points will 										<br />
not be valid. Sanctioning request must be in, to the TDO Secretary, within 30 days of 										<br />
the Tournament date, earlier is recommended.										<br />
										<br />
The Secretary, along with the President, shall prepare or approve all press releases										<br />
reguarding the business of TDO. His/her legitimate organizational expenses as the 										<br />
Treasurer or a simple majority of the Board may approve, shall be approved annually										<br />
and paid monthly by the organization. At the expiration of his/her term of office, he/she										<br />
shall turn over all pertinent books, papers, and records to his/her successor within 30										<br />
days of leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: TREASURER - The Treasurer shall be responsible for the monies of the 										<br />
Tennessee Darting Organization. He/she will provide quarterly financial reports to the										<br />
Board. Failure to submit quarterly expense reports may be cause for dismissal. He/she										<br />
will disburse any reimbursements or rebate monies to the TDO Board members and										<br />
receive and compile income and expense reports from the same on a quarterly basis. 										<br />
He/she will prepare reports and submit required forms, licenses, etc…...In a timely										<br />
manner. The Treasurer will present the previous year's final financial report to the TDO										<br />
Board at the State Championship Tournament Board Meeting.										<br />
										<br />
The Treasurer will prepare a simplified finanacial report to be published at meetings. 										<br />
The incumbent Treasurer will keep the elected Treasurer advised of all pertinent finan-										<br />
cial information during the period prior to exchange of responsibilities. His/her legiti-										<br />
mate organizational expenses, as a simple majority of the Board, may approved, and 										<br />
shall be paid for by the organization. At the expiration of his/her term of office, he/she										<br />
shall turn over all pertinent books, papers, and records to his successor within 30 days										<br />
of leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES - Association Representatives together										<br />
with the Executive Board, shall exercise general supervision of the affairs of the TDO										<br />
and shall control and manage its properties and effects. They shall assist in the 										<br />
administration of the TDO policy by enforcing penalties for infractions committed by										<br />
members and individual members. They will establish communication vehicles within 										<br />
their respective Association and work to expand membership. They are responsible										<br />
for all sanctioning applications and for all tournament dates. The Association 										<br />
Representative's duties also include timely response to the TDO Secretary's requests										<br />
for information and regular correspondence and communications with all other TDO										<br />
Board Members. They are responsible for making sure that the TDO Treasurer receives										<br />
their association roster, send updates throughout the year, and their TDO dues of all 										<br />
current members in their Association, which is due by February of each year.										<br />
										<br />
Section 6: TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR - The Tournament Director shall be appointed by										<br />
the President and approved by the Board Of Directors. The Tournament Director shall										<br />
actively pursue sponsorship of TDO activities and be responsible for coordinating the										<br />
ongoing promotional efforts of the organization, as well as other duties assigned by										<br />
the Board. He/she shall actively promote TDO at local and state levels. He/she will 										<br />
assist in TDO sanctioned tournaments, when an Association needs him/her and the										<br />
Association will provide all legitimate expenses for the Tournament Director. He/she  										<br />
will run the Tennessee State Championship Tournament and The State Team Event, 										<br />
along with the President of TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 7: NO VOTE PROVISO - No board member may vote on protests taking place										<br />
in the Region in which he resides.										<br />
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ARTICLE X - MEETINGS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: BOARD MEETINGS - participation in such meetings shall be obligatory for										<br />
and limited to Board members, subject to provisions set forth in Article VIII. Non-board										<br />
member individuals may attend annual meetings.The President (or presiding officer)										<br />
reserves the right to expel any observer at his/her sole discretion. The President is re-										<br />
quired to solicit Board member input and to submit an agenda to all Board members.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS - Participation in such meetings is 										<br />
obligatory for and limited to the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. 										<br />
Its duties may include, but are not limited to, entering into new contracts and agree-										<br />
ments on behalf of the TDO, initiating long-range planning, and deciding policy issues										<br />
of an organizational and financial nature.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: RECALL MEETINGS - Such meetings shall be affected by mail/email and 										<br />
shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Article XIV.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Unless otherwise specified, all meetings shall be called for at the discretion										<br />
of the President.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Unless otherwise specified, meeting announcements must be made at least										<br />
2 weeks in advance of the meeting date.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XI - ELECTIONS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Elections for TDO positions shall take place every two(2) years as follows:										<br />
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POSITION                      ELECTION YEAR                                          TERM										<br />
										<br />
President                      March of even year(meeting at state)         2 years										<br />
										<br />
Treasurer                     March of even year(meeting at state)          2 years                           										<br />
										<br />
Vice President            March of odd year(meeting at state)            2 years										<br />
										<br />
Secretary                    March of odd year(meeting at state)            2 years										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: All elections for TDO Executive positions shall be effected by secret ballot.										<br />
It shall be the responsibility of the TDO Secretary to call for candidates, construct a 										<br />
ballot and distribute the ballot to all incumbents as appropriate. All ballots for Execu-										<br />
tive board positions must be returned to a predetermined neutral party for counting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Qualifications for the office of Treasurer shall be based on prior experience										<br />
in the field of accounting. In addition, the nominee(s) for Executive Board positions										<br />
must possess a general knowledge of the sport of darts and be nominated by a Board										<br />
member in good standing.										<br />
               a) Members may nominate present/past Association-titled officers (President,										<br />
                   Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) for an office of TDO.           										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Election voting rights: incumbents may vote as follows in TDO elections:										<br />
POSITIONS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:										<br />
President										<br />
Vice President										<br />
Secretary										<br />
Treasurer										<br />
Association Representative										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Selection of TDO Association Representatives will take place at the 										<br />
discretion of the governing body of the Association.										<br />
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Section 6: Should more than two (2) candidates be nominated and run for any of the										<br />
aforementioned offices, the following shall prevail:										<br />
										<br />
a) Any candidate receiving at least 51% of the votes cast shall be elected, or,										<br />
										<br />
b) Should the conditions under (a) not prevail, there will be a runoff election between										<br />
the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes casted on the first ballot.										<br />
Should conditions under (a) not prevail after the runoff election and there is a tie, the 										<br />
senior board member not otherwise eligible to vote will be asked to cast the tie-										<br />
breaking vote.										<br />
										<br />
Section 7: No person authorized to vote in an election may vote more than once per										<br />
ballot.										<br />
										<br />
Section 8: As a prerequisite to runnung for TDO positions, a person must:										<br />
     										<br />
a) Possess an individual membership in the TDO and be in good standing or,										<br />
										<br />
b) Be a member in good standing with an Affiliated Association.										<br />
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Section 9: Board Member vacancies shall be filled temporarily by the President, for a 										<br />
period not to exceed 90 days. An election, under these circumstances, to fill such										<br />
vacancies, shall be effected by a meeting and shall take place during said 90 day 										<br />
period.										<br />
										<br />
a) A scheduled election for an TDO office/position may, at the Board's discretion, be										<br />
deemed unnecessary, if said position was filled by a special election. In such instances,										<br />
the newly elected Officer would continue to serve through the remainder of the 										<br />
desinated term.										<br />
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ARTICLE XII - CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Executive Board shall have authority to enter into contracts and agree-										<br />
ments in the name of the TDO. Such contracts and agreements must bear the 										<br />
signature of the President and Secretary in order to make such contracts and agree-										<br />
ments binding upon the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XIII - EXPENSES										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Any Member Person, under the direction of Executive Board, is to be										<br />
reimbursed for all legitimate expenses incurred in the name of the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: All expenses are subject to a simple majority vote of the Executive Board										<br />
in attendance at any Board Meeting. The Executive Board may also effect this section										<br />
by mail/email, if circumstances so warrant.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: TDO shall provide a room at state events for remaining Executive Board 										<br />
members not provided by the Host Association. 										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XIV - RECALL OF BOARD MEMBERS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Any Board Member may be recalled from office by two-thirds(2/3) majority										<br />
vote of all Board Members in attendance at any Board Meeting. The TDO may also										<br />
effect this section by mail/email, if circumstances so warrant.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Any Board Member recalled has the right to appeal such recall action. Such										<br />
appeals must be in writing and received by the TDO Secretary no later than 30 days										<br />
after the recall ruling. If, after consideration of the appeal by the Board in a timely 										<br />
manner the appeal is rejected, there can be no further appeal.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Recall voting shall be accomplished by secret ballot.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Should recall take place at a Board Meeting, it shall be immediately followed										<br />
by an election, by those Board Members present at such meeting, to fill the created										<br />
Board Member vacancy or vacancies. Any recall at an Executive Board Meeting will be										<br />
in accordance with Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this article. Any vacancies created by an										<br />
Executive recall, action will be filled by the Executive Board per Article VII, Section 4. If										<br />
the President is recalled, the office shall be assumed by the Vice President, after which										<br />
a new Vice President shall be elected. After the new Vice President has been elected, 										<br />
the Secretary shall commence making the proper arrangements to fill any former 										<br />
Board Member position rendered vacant by the action no later than ten(10) days										<br />
following the election for the Vice President of the TDO, per Article XI, Section 2.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Should the President be recalled and appeal his case, his duties shall be										<br />
assumed by the Vice President from the date of petition until a final determination is										<br />
made by the Board. In the absence of the Vice President, his duties shall be assumed										<br />
by the Senior Board Member.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XV - POLICY										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Policy changes and temporary rulings, as approved by a simple majority 										<br />
vote of the Board, as well as general information, will be in the form of announcements										<br />
issued by the TDO President or Secretary. These policy changes and temporary rulings										<br />
will be considered to be enforced IMMEDIATELY upon receipt.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: It is the responsibility of all Board Members, Tournament Directors and 										<br />
Association Representatives to read any announcements issued by the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: It is the responsibility of each Tournament Director and Association 										<br />
Representative to relay the information contained in the aforementioned 										<br />
announcements to the organizational body of the Member which they represent.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XVI - GENERAL										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Board is given full power to make, alter, amend, and repeal any and all										<br />
By-Laws of the TDO at any Board Meeting without prior notice of their intention to so										<br />
act. The Board may also effect this section by calling a meeting, if circumstances so										<br />
warrant. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board is required to make, alter, amend,										<br />
or repeal any By-Laws of the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Rules and regulations to supplement these By-Laws shall be devised for										<br />
the purpose of clarity and uniformity. Any additions, deletions or changes may be 										<br />
made to these By-Laws according to provisions set forth in Section 1 of this Article.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: The order of business and/or procedures of any Board meeting or Executive										<br />
Board meeting, or any subject not covered by these By-Laws, or noted in Board 										<br />
minutes shall be subject to "Roberts Rules of Order Revised." However, should there										<br />
be a conflict with these By-Laws and/or "Roberts Rules of Order Revised," the latter										<br />
shall prevail.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: These By-Laws shall be reveiwed/updated by the President(subject to a two-										<br />
thirds majority Board approval) on a Bi-annual basis.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XVII - Sanctioning of a TDO Tournament										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Association must be sponsored by a TDO affiliated league and in good										<br />
standing with TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Association must have a copy of the flier turned in to the Secretary within										<br />
30 days.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: TDO may not have more than one(1) tournament scheduled on the same										<br />
date. The first Association that submitted their flier first, will have precedence over										<br />
another one, with the exception from section 6 of this Article.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Associations having a tournament must have the &#36;25.00 sanctioning fee 										<br />
turned in to the TDO Treasurer before the event date.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: The results from any TDO sanctioned event should be turned into the 										<br />
Secretary within 10 days of the tournament and shall contain all paid-out positions on										<br />
an official TDO PAYOUT FORM along with a copy of the brackets of the events.										<br />
										<br />
Section 6: The following Annual Tournaments take precedence over any scheduling										<br />
conflict:										<br />
1. MTDA - McMinnville, 2 day in April										<br />
										<br />
2. TDA - Tullahoma, 3 day in May										<br />
										<br />
3. MUSIC CITY CLASSIC - Nashvillle, 3 day in August										<br />
										<br />
4. BATTLE OF STONES RIVER - Smyrna, 3 day in September										<br />
										<br />
5. CHOO-CHOO CLASSIC - Chattanooga, 3 day in November										<br />
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Section 7: Points will be awarded only to paid out positions as follows:										<br />
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	UNDER		&#36;2,000.00		&#36;5,000.00		OVER			<br />
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	&#36;2,000.00		&#36;4,999.00		&#36;9,000.00		&#36;10,000.00 			<br />
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PLACE										<br />
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1ST	8		12		16		20			<br />
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2ND	4		8		12		16			<br />
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TOP 4	2		4		8		12			<br />
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TOP 8	1		2		4		8			<br />
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TOP 16	0		1		2		4			<br />
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TOP 32	0		0		1		2			<br />
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TOP 64	0		0		0		1			<br />
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Section 8: Starting January 2009, 1 TDO point will be given for all Ton 80's, 9 counts, 6										<br />
bulls, and Ton 170 IN or OUT at all TDO sanctioned Tournaments. At the State Champ-										<br />
ionship Tournament, all points in paid positions are doubled so, 2 TDO points will be 										<br />
awarded vice (1)one.										<br />
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Revised and updated 2009]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[BYLAWS of the TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION										<br />
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TABLE OF CONTENTS										<br />
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Article I Name										<br />
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Article II Definitions										<br />
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Article III Objectives										<br />
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Article IV Membership										<br />
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Article V Membership Fees										<br />
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Article VI Probation, Suspension and Expulsion										<br />
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Article VII The Board										<br />
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Article VIII Board Duties/Quorum										<br />
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Article IX Duties of the Officers										<br />
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Article X Meetings										<br />
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Article XI Elections										<br />
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Article XII Contracts and Agreements										<br />
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Article XIII Expenses										<br />
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Article XIVRecall of Board Members										<br />
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Article XV Policy										<br />
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Article XVI General										<br />
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Article XVII Sanctioning of a TDO Tournament										<br />
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TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION BY-LAWS										<br />
										<br />
Article I - NAME										<br />
										<br />
The name of the organization shall be TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION 										<br />
										<br />
Article II- DEFINITIONS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Whenever the initials "TDO" are used in these By-Laws, they shall mean										<br />
TENNESSEE DARTING ORGANIZATION.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Whenever the word "Board of Directors" is used in these By-Laws, it shall 										<br />
mean the President, Vice President, Secretary,Treasurer, and one Representative from 										<br />
each Association.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Whenever the word "Member" is used in these By-Laws, it shall mean 										<br />
the entire body of an organization or group which has obtained membership in the										<br />
TDO. (Also referred to as an "Affiliated Member")										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Whenever the term "Independent Member" is used in these By-Laws, it 										<br />
shall mean a person who has obtained membership in the TDO as an individual only.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Whenever the term "Hall Of Fame Member" is used in these By-Laws, it										<br />
shall mean an individual who by his actions has attained special achievements, con-										<br />
tributes outstanding efforts or made significant contributions to the sport of darts										<br />
in general or the TDO specifically.										<br />
										<br />
Section 6: Whenever the term " Association Representative" is used in these By-										<br />
Laws, it shall mean one (1) person who has been granted the authority, by an Asso-										<br />
ciation, to represent such Association.										<br />
										<br />
Section 7: Whenever the term "Executive Board" is used in these By-Laws, it										<br />
shall mean the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.										<br />
										<br />
Section 8: The TDO fiscal year is January 1 through December 31.										<br />
										<br />
Article III - OBJECTIVES										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The objectives and purpose of the TDO are as follows:										<br />
										<br />
a) Promote the sport of darts throughout TENNESSEE.										<br />
										<br />
b) To operate the State Championship or Championships.										<br />
										<br />
c) Establish and maintain a Tennessee dart tournament calendar on the TDO website.										<br />
										<br />
d) Sanction open tournaments of TDO affiliated members with one exception due to										<br />
the NEW SMOKING LAW CONCERNING MINORS.										<br />
										<br />
e) Establish friendly relationships with leagues in our organizations throughout the 										<br />
state of Tennessee.										<br />
										<br />
f) Establish TDO rules of play and regulations for utilization during TDO-sanctioned										<br />
competitions. ADO rules take the precedence over ALL TDO sanctioned tournaments.										<br />
										<br />
g) Improve the conditions of play in TDO-sanctioned competitions.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: The TDO shall be a non-political, non-sectarian, not-for-profit and non-										<br />
sexist organization. The objectives and purposes of the TDO shall be in accordance										<br />
with and not contrary to the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable laws of the										<br />
United States.										<br />
										<br />
Article IV - MEMBERSHIP										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Membership is open to any TN organization or person which (who)										<br />
evidences interest in darts as a sport. Membership is limited to individuals and										<br />
organizations domiciled in TN. A Member or Individual Member shall be considered										<br />
to be properly registered when, within current policy, the applicant's application 										<br />
(verbal or written) for membership has been received by the Secretary. 										<br />
										<br />
a) It is the responsibility of the Association Representatives to maintain  a current										<br />
and valid mailing address for a Member Organization with the Secretary. Such 										<br />
addresses shall be those to which notice(s) shall be sent whenever required										<br />
by other provisions of these By-Laws.										<br />
										<br />
b) The Association Representative is also responsible of making sure that the										<br />
Secretary of the TDO has a current and updated roster of all their members through-										<br />
out the year.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: ALL Memberships are subject to approval by the BOARD OF DIRECTORS.										<br />
										<br />
a) With cause, such application may be subject to approval by a two-thirds (2/3)										<br />
majority vote of the Board of Directors. Board Member voting on submitted 										<br />
applications WILL take place at any scheduled Board Meeting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: A Membership may be terminated or restricted, with cause, by a two-thirds										<br />
(2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors. Membership benefits may be terminated										<br />
or restricted with cause, by the Executive Board.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Only TDO Members, continuously domiciled in TN or play in a Respective										<br />
TN League for 10 weeks throughtout the year, are eligible for TDO points, to play										<br />
play in the State Team Event and to play in the Tennessee State Tournament.										<br />
										<br />
Article V - MEMBERSHIP FEES										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Membership fees shall be established and may be revised by a two-thirds										<br />
(2/3) majority vote of the Board Members and shall be payable annually, which is due 										<br />
by February of each year.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Membership fees shall be applicable for a period from January 1 through										<br />
December 31.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: There is no membership fee associated with the Association hosting the										<br />
State Tournament provide they supply two (2) hotel rooms: one (1) for the President										<br />
and one (1) for the Tournament Director. TDO is responsible for all of the other 										<br />
Executive Board  members rooms.										<br />
										<br />
a) The fee for each Association is &#36;1.00 per league member , with a minimum of 										<br />
&#36;25.00 or a maximum of &#36;250.00.										<br />
										<br />
b) To play for TDO points, a person has to be a member of TDO or play as an 										<br />
Independent Member and pay his/her annual membership fee of &#36;20.00, which is due										<br />
in February of each year.										<br />
										<br />
Article VI – TDO PROBATION, SUSPENSION and EXPULSION										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Categorically, and without restriction, the TDO reserves the right to 										<br />
suspend or expel (terminate) any Member Person (regardless of category) or Officer										<br />
who willfully creates disharmony, behaves in a manner prejudicial to order and 										<br />
dicipline or tarnishes the image of the sport of darts. No player, official, sponsor, or										<br />
spectator needs to tolerate harassment, belligerencey, defamation, or poor sportsman-										<br />
ship from any TDO Member Person. However, a remedy for such fractions is not the										<br />
sole purview of the TDO. Where the incident occurred has significant impact on who										<br />
provides subsequent disciplinary action.										<br />
										<br />
a) Non-TDO and non-association-sponsored tournaments and matches: Problems in 										<br />
public or private bars, lounge, taverns and other public or private playing venues are 										<br />
the province of the injured party, the owner(s), or bartender who may seek redress										<br />
under local state laws by ejection, police intervention or arrest.										<br />
										<br />
b) Association-sponsored events, league play and tournaments: Since the TDO does										<br />
not legislate, dictate or control local Member play, the TDO has no right to disciplinary										<br />
intervention in the conduct of a Member-sponsored event. However, with the exception										<br />
of expulsion from a given tournament by the Tournament Director to restore order.										<br />
										<br />
c) TDO-sponsored events: A physical infraction or altercation at a TDO-sponsored										<br />
event would defintiely be cause for disciplinary action-----probation, suspension and/										<br />
or expulsion---by the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Procedure										<br />
										<br />
a) The Tournament Director, or injured party, shall prepare a list of charges based on 										<br />
verbal and/or written documentation or observation.										<br />
										<br />
b) The Tournament Director will prepare, within 10 days of (a), a letter to the accused 										<br />
informing him/her of the TDO's intent to take disciplinary action and requesting him/										<br />
her to submit his/her side of the issue. If the Tournament Director doesn't respond, 										<br />
TDO will not sanction any more tournaments for that Association.										<br />
										<br />
c) Upon receipt of the accuser's statement (or 10 days, whichever comes first), the										<br />
Tournament Director will send copies of all documentation to each Board Member,										<br />
asking for individual votes on recommended action. Disciplinary action requires a two-										<br />
thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board.										<br />
										<br />
d) TDO Championship Points Awards may, as a result of disciplinary action, be dis-										<br />
allowed.										<br />
										<br />
Article VII - THE BOARD										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the President, Vice President,										<br />
Secretary, Treasurer, One Association Representative.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: When any Board vacancy occurs, it shall be filled in accordance with 										<br />
Section 4 of this article to bring Board membership up to the required total, as 										<br />
established in Section 1 of this article. Such additions must be made no later than 90										<br />
days following the vacancy. No joint offices may be held.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Each Board Member shall be elected for a period of two (2) years and shall 										<br />
take office no later than one(1) week from the date of the election.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Should a Board member resign or be removed from office during the 										<br />
interim between regular Board meetings, the Executive Board shall be empowered to 										<br />
appoint an interim Board member to fill the vacancy until the next Board Meeting. Such 										<br />
appointments must be approved by the Board at the next regular meeting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Board members removed, shall not be permitted to run for office or vote in										<br />
the subsequent election.										<br />
										<br />
Article VIII - BOARD DUTIES AND QUORUM										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Board must meet at least four (4) times each year. The Executive Board 										<br />
shall meet , as needed, at the discretion of the President. The meeting dates, times										<br />
and locations will be determined by the President. Attendance shall be excused if 										<br />
notice of the meeting is not received at least 30 days prior to the meeting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Board meetings shall have no time limit.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: A simple majority of Board members in attendance shall constitute a 										<br />
quorum for a Board Meeting. The President (or, in his absence, The Vice President),										<br />
Secretary and the Treasurer shall constitute a quorum at the Executive Board										<br />
Meetings.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: When a Board member, with sufficient cause, cannot attend a Board 										<br />
meeting, that individual may, at his own choosing, assign his voting rights by proxy. 										<br />
In the absence of the President and Vice President, the senior Board Member will 										<br />
assume the chair.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLES IX - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: PRESIDENT -  The President shall oversee the functions of the Tennessee										<br />
Dart Organization and provide direction for the organization between and during										<br />
meetings.										<br />
										<br />
The President shall perform such ceremonial duties as appropriate from time to time,										<br />
including presentation of awards, trophies and other such functions. The President										<br />
shall preside at all Board meetings unless excused by virtue of the "no vote proviso."										<br />
The President in conjunction with the Treasurer is responsible for the awards and 										<br />
shirts for the Tennessee State Championship Tournament.										<br />
										<br />
He/she may vote only to break a tie on procedural matters. He/she may, however, vote 										<br />
for personnel to fill vacancies or head committees. The President shall decide all 										<br />
questions of order, and appoint all committees. He/she, along with the Secretary, shall										<br />
prepare and approve all press releases regarding the business of the TDO. His/her 										<br />
legitimate organizational expenses, as the TREASURER or simple majority of the 										<br />
Board may approve, shall be paid for by the organization. At the expiration of his/her 										<br />
term of office, all pertinent books, papers and records shall be turned over to his/her										<br />
successor within 30 days of leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: VICE PRESIDENT - The Vice President shall assist the President in main-										<br />
taining the efficiency of the operation and in either the absense or resignation of the										<br />
President, he/she shall assume the duties normally performed by the President.										<br />
										<br />
The Vice President is responsible for analyzing and presenting the demographic										<br />
information derived from the annual membership survey questionnaires and assisting										<br />
the President in other such surveys as are deemed necessary by the Board. The Vice										<br />
President shall act as the organization representative at meetings with other organiza-										<br />
tions in the absence or inability of the President to serve in that capacity.										<br />
										<br />
The Vice President shall act as the coordinator for all Committee meetings and shall										<br />
chair such committees as directed by the President. His/her legitimate organizational										<br />
expenses, as the TREASURER or a simple majority of the Board may approve, shall										<br />
be paid for by the organization. At the expiration of his/her term office, he/she shall										<br />
turn over all pertinent books, papers, and records to his successor within 30 days of										<br />
leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Should both the President and Vice President take a leave of office, the senior Board										<br />
member shall assume the duties of President.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: SECRETARY - The Secretary shall issue notice of meetings to the organiz-										<br />
ation, record and preserve the minutes of the meetings. Have the minutes of the busi-										<br />
ness portion from the meeting available within 30 days of the meeting. Keep a perma-										<br />
nent record of pertinent data for all organization members and make all required 										<br />
reports pertaining to the activities of the organization. He/she is also responsible for   										<br />
keeping the minutes and distributing them at the Board Meetings.										<br />
										<br />
The Secretary shall notify all Associations of their acceptance into the TDO, notify 										<br />
parties of their election to the Board, issue the results of all Board Meetings and 										<br />
elections, conduct the correspondence of the organization, write quarterly organ-										<br />
izational updates to all Board Members, maintain records for existing contracts, and										<br />
perform such other duties as may, from time to time, be imposed upon him/her.										<br />
										<br />
The Secretary will also approve or deny all sanctioning of  TDO tournaments, along  										<br />
with the approval of the PRESIDENT, based on the criteria set for such sanctioning										<br />
and help Associations in resolving any tournament date conflicts. The Secretary is to										<br />
receive all results, by email and/or mail on a TDO PAYOUT FORM, for TDO sanctioned										<br />
tournaments within ten(10) days of the final day of the tournament, or the points will 										<br />
not be valid. Sanctioning request must be in, to the TDO Secretary, within 30 days of 										<br />
the Tournament date, earlier is recommended.										<br />
										<br />
The Secretary, along with the President, shall prepare or approve all press releases										<br />
reguarding the business of TDO. His/her legitimate organizational expenses as the 										<br />
Treasurer or a simple majority of the Board may approve, shall be approved annually										<br />
and paid monthly by the organization. At the expiration of his/her term of office, he/she										<br />
shall turn over all pertinent books, papers, and records to his/her successor within 30										<br />
days of leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: TREASURER - The Treasurer shall be responsible for the monies of the 										<br />
Tennessee Darting Organization. He/she will provide quarterly financial reports to the										<br />
Board. Failure to submit quarterly expense reports may be cause for dismissal. He/she										<br />
will disburse any reimbursements or rebate monies to the TDO Board members and										<br />
receive and compile income and expense reports from the same on a quarterly basis. 										<br />
He/she will prepare reports and submit required forms, licenses, etc…...In a timely										<br />
manner. The Treasurer will present the previous year's final financial report to the TDO										<br />
Board at the State Championship Tournament Board Meeting.										<br />
										<br />
The Treasurer will prepare a simplified finanacial report to be published at meetings. 										<br />
The incumbent Treasurer will keep the elected Treasurer advised of all pertinent finan-										<br />
cial information during the period prior to exchange of responsibilities. His/her legiti-										<br />
mate organizational expenses, as a simple majority of the Board, may approved, and 										<br />
shall be paid for by the organization. At the expiration of his/her term of office, he/she										<br />
shall turn over all pertinent books, papers, and records to his successor within 30 days										<br />
of leaving office.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES - Association Representatives together										<br />
with the Executive Board, shall exercise general supervision of the affairs of the TDO										<br />
and shall control and manage its properties and effects. They shall assist in the 										<br />
administration of the TDO policy by enforcing penalties for infractions committed by										<br />
members and individual members. They will establish communication vehicles within 										<br />
their respective Association and work to expand membership. They are responsible										<br />
for all sanctioning applications and for all tournament dates. The Association 										<br />
Representative's duties also include timely response to the TDO Secretary's requests										<br />
for information and regular correspondence and communications with all other TDO										<br />
Board Members. They are responsible for making sure that the TDO Treasurer receives										<br />
their association roster, send updates throughout the year, and their TDO dues of all 										<br />
current members in their Association, which is due by February of each year.										<br />
										<br />
Section 6: TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR - The Tournament Director shall be appointed by										<br />
the President and approved by the Board Of Directors. The Tournament Director shall										<br />
actively pursue sponsorship of TDO activities and be responsible for coordinating the										<br />
ongoing promotional efforts of the organization, as well as other duties assigned by										<br />
the Board. He/she shall actively promote TDO at local and state levels. He/she will 										<br />
assist in TDO sanctioned tournaments, when an Association needs him/her and the										<br />
Association will provide all legitimate expenses for the Tournament Director. He/she  										<br />
will run the Tennessee State Championship Tournament and The State Team Event, 										<br />
along with the President of TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 7: NO VOTE PROVISO - No board member may vote on protests taking place										<br />
in the Region in which he resides.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE X - MEETINGS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: BOARD MEETINGS - participation in such meetings shall be obligatory for										<br />
and limited to Board members, subject to provisions set forth in Article VIII. Non-board										<br />
member individuals may attend annual meetings.The President (or presiding officer)										<br />
reserves the right to expel any observer at his/her sole discretion. The President is re-										<br />
quired to solicit Board member input and to submit an agenda to all Board members.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS - Participation in such meetings is 										<br />
obligatory for and limited to the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. 										<br />
Its duties may include, but are not limited to, entering into new contracts and agree-										<br />
ments on behalf of the TDO, initiating long-range planning, and deciding policy issues										<br />
of an organizational and financial nature.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: RECALL MEETINGS - Such meetings shall be affected by mail/email and 										<br />
shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Article XIV.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Unless otherwise specified, all meetings shall be called for at the discretion										<br />
of the President.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Unless otherwise specified, meeting announcements must be made at least										<br />
2 weeks in advance of the meeting date.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XI - ELECTIONS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Elections for TDO positions shall take place every two(2) years as follows:										<br />
										<br />
POSITION                      ELECTION YEAR                                          TERM										<br />
										<br />
President                      March of even year(meeting at state)         2 years										<br />
										<br />
Treasurer                     March of even year(meeting at state)          2 years                           										<br />
										<br />
Vice President            March of odd year(meeting at state)            2 years										<br />
										<br />
Secretary                    March of odd year(meeting at state)            2 years										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: All elections for TDO Executive positions shall be effected by secret ballot.										<br />
It shall be the responsibility of the TDO Secretary to call for candidates, construct a 										<br />
ballot and distribute the ballot to all incumbents as appropriate. All ballots for Execu-										<br />
tive board positions must be returned to a predetermined neutral party for counting.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Qualifications for the office of Treasurer shall be based on prior experience										<br />
in the field of accounting. In addition, the nominee(s) for Executive Board positions										<br />
must possess a general knowledge of the sport of darts and be nominated by a Board										<br />
member in good standing.										<br />
               a) Members may nominate present/past Association-titled officers (President,										<br />
                   Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) for an office of TDO.           										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Election voting rights: incumbents may vote as follows in TDO elections:										<br />
POSITIONS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE:										<br />
President										<br />
Vice President										<br />
Secretary										<br />
Treasurer										<br />
Association Representative										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Selection of TDO Association Representatives will take place at the 										<br />
discretion of the governing body of the Association.										<br />
										<br />
Section 6: Should more than two (2) candidates be nominated and run for any of the										<br />
aforementioned offices, the following shall prevail:										<br />
										<br />
a) Any candidate receiving at least 51% of the votes cast shall be elected, or,										<br />
										<br />
b) Should the conditions under (a) not prevail, there will be a runoff election between										<br />
the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes casted on the first ballot.										<br />
Should conditions under (a) not prevail after the runoff election and there is a tie, the 										<br />
senior board member not otherwise eligible to vote will be asked to cast the tie-										<br />
breaking vote.										<br />
										<br />
Section 7: No person authorized to vote in an election may vote more than once per										<br />
ballot.										<br />
										<br />
Section 8: As a prerequisite to runnung for TDO positions, a person must:										<br />
     										<br />
a) Possess an individual membership in the TDO and be in good standing or,										<br />
										<br />
b) Be a member in good standing with an Affiliated Association.										<br />
										<br />
Section 9: Board Member vacancies shall be filled temporarily by the President, for a 										<br />
period not to exceed 90 days. An election, under these circumstances, to fill such										<br />
vacancies, shall be effected by a meeting and shall take place during said 90 day 										<br />
period.										<br />
										<br />
a) A scheduled election for an TDO office/position may, at the Board's discretion, be										<br />
deemed unnecessary, if said position was filled by a special election. In such instances,										<br />
the newly elected Officer would continue to serve through the remainder of the 										<br />
desinated term.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XII - CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Executive Board shall have authority to enter into contracts and agree-										<br />
ments in the name of the TDO. Such contracts and agreements must bear the 										<br />
signature of the President and Secretary in order to make such contracts and agree-										<br />
ments binding upon the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XIII - EXPENSES										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Any Member Person, under the direction of Executive Board, is to be										<br />
reimbursed for all legitimate expenses incurred in the name of the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: All expenses are subject to a simple majority vote of the Executive Board										<br />
in attendance at any Board Meeting. The Executive Board may also effect this section										<br />
by mail/email, if circumstances so warrant.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: TDO shall provide a room at state events for remaining Executive Board 										<br />
members not provided by the Host Association. 										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XIV - RECALL OF BOARD MEMBERS										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Any Board Member may be recalled from office by two-thirds(2/3) majority										<br />
vote of all Board Members in attendance at any Board Meeting. The TDO may also										<br />
effect this section by mail/email, if circumstances so warrant.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Any Board Member recalled has the right to appeal such recall action. Such										<br />
appeals must be in writing and received by the TDO Secretary no later than 30 days										<br />
after the recall ruling. If, after consideration of the appeal by the Board in a timely 										<br />
manner the appeal is rejected, there can be no further appeal.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: Recall voting shall be accomplished by secret ballot.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Should recall take place at a Board Meeting, it shall be immediately followed										<br />
by an election, by those Board Members present at such meeting, to fill the created										<br />
Board Member vacancy or vacancies. Any recall at an Executive Board Meeting will be										<br />
in accordance with Sections 1, 2, and 3 of this article. Any vacancies created by an										<br />
Executive recall, action will be filled by the Executive Board per Article VII, Section 4. If										<br />
the President is recalled, the office shall be assumed by the Vice President, after which										<br />
a new Vice President shall be elected. After the new Vice President has been elected, 										<br />
the Secretary shall commence making the proper arrangements to fill any former 										<br />
Board Member position rendered vacant by the action no later than ten(10) days										<br />
following the election for the Vice President of the TDO, per Article XI, Section 2.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: Should the President be recalled and appeal his case, his duties shall be										<br />
assumed by the Vice President from the date of petition until a final determination is										<br />
made by the Board. In the absence of the Vice President, his duties shall be assumed										<br />
by the Senior Board Member.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XV - POLICY										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Policy changes and temporary rulings, as approved by a simple majority 										<br />
vote of the Board, as well as general information, will be in the form of announcements										<br />
issued by the TDO President or Secretary. These policy changes and temporary rulings										<br />
will be considered to be enforced IMMEDIATELY upon receipt.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: It is the responsibility of all Board Members, Tournament Directors and 										<br />
Association Representatives to read any announcements issued by the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: It is the responsibility of each Tournament Director and Association 										<br />
Representative to relay the information contained in the aforementioned 										<br />
announcements to the organizational body of the Member which they represent.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XVI - GENERAL										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: The Board is given full power to make, alter, amend, and repeal any and all										<br />
By-Laws of the TDO at any Board Meeting without prior notice of their intention to so										<br />
act. The Board may also effect this section by calling a meeting, if circumstances so										<br />
warrant. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board is required to make, alter, amend,										<br />
or repeal any By-Laws of the TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Rules and regulations to supplement these By-Laws shall be devised for										<br />
the purpose of clarity and uniformity. Any additions, deletions or changes may be 										<br />
made to these By-Laws according to provisions set forth in Section 1 of this Article.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: The order of business and/or procedures of any Board meeting or Executive										<br />
Board meeting, or any subject not covered by these By-Laws, or noted in Board 										<br />
minutes shall be subject to "Roberts Rules of Order Revised." However, should there										<br />
be a conflict with these By-Laws and/or "Roberts Rules of Order Revised," the latter										<br />
shall prevail.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: These By-Laws shall be reveiwed/updated by the President(subject to a two-										<br />
thirds majority Board approval) on a Bi-annual basis.										<br />
										<br />
ARTICLE XVII - Sanctioning of a TDO Tournament										<br />
										<br />
Section 1: Association must be sponsored by a TDO affiliated league and in good										<br />
standing with TDO.										<br />
										<br />
Section 2: Association must have a copy of the flier turned in to the Secretary within										<br />
30 days.										<br />
										<br />
Section 3: TDO may not have more than one(1) tournament scheduled on the same										<br />
date. The first Association that submitted their flier first, will have precedence over										<br />
another one, with the exception from section 6 of this Article.										<br />
										<br />
Section 4: Associations having a tournament must have the &#36;25.00 sanctioning fee 										<br />
turned in to the TDO Treasurer before the event date.										<br />
										<br />
Section 5: The results from any TDO sanctioned event should be turned into the 										<br />
Secretary within 10 days of the tournament and shall contain all paid-out positions on										<br />
an official TDO PAYOUT FORM along with a copy of the brackets of the events.										<br />
										<br />
Section 6: The following Annual Tournaments take precedence over any scheduling										<br />
conflict:										<br />
1. MTDA - McMinnville, 2 day in April										<br />
										<br />
2. TDA - Tullahoma, 3 day in May										<br />
										<br />
3. MUSIC CITY CLASSIC - Nashvillle, 3 day in August										<br />
										<br />
4. BATTLE OF STONES RIVER - Smyrna, 3 day in September										<br />
										<br />
5. CHOO-CHOO CLASSIC - Chattanooga, 3 day in November										<br />
										<br />
Section 7: Points will be awarded only to paid out positions as follows:										<br />
										<br />
	UNDER		&#36;2,000.00		&#36;5,000.00		OVER			<br />
										<br />
										<br />
	&#36;2,000.00		&#36;4,999.00		&#36;9,000.00		&#36;10,000.00 			<br />
________________________________________________________________________________&#8203;__										<br />
PLACE										<br />
										<br />
1ST	8		12		16		20			<br />
										<br />
2ND	4		8		12		16			<br />
										<br />
TOP 4	2		4		8		12			<br />
										<br />
TOP 8	1		2		4		8			<br />
										<br />
TOP 16	0		1		2		4			<br />
										<br />
TOP 32	0		0		1		2			<br />
										<br />
TOP 64	0		0		0		1			<br />
										<br />
										<br />
Section 8: Starting January 2009, 1 TDO point will be given for all Ton 80's, 9 counts, 6										<br />
bulls, and Ton 170 IN or OUT at all TDO sanctioned Tournaments. At the State Champ-										<br />
ionship Tournament, all points in paid positions are doubled so, 2 TDO points will be 										<br />
awarded vice (1)one.										<br />
										<br />
Revised and updated 2009]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[March Minutes 2012]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[SRDA MINUTES   MARCH 4, 2012 @ MT BOTTLE<br />
 <br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Spencer, Penny, Kim H., Kim C., Bill, Megan, John, and Debra<br />
<br />
Treasurer Report:  Kim H. motion to accept, Bill 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Secretary Report:  <br />
<br />
Old Business….<br />
Take A Trip:  funds about right,  Kim H. will bring in flyers for future trips to discuss to next board meeting. (tabled) <br />
<br />
One Day Tournament:  still no boards, tournament possible May/June time frame.  (tabled) <br />
<br />
Venue for 18th Stones River:  Moose Lodge, no 1k payment, negotiating sales amount/once reached, SRDA will get portion of profits,  &#36;318.00 refundable insurance, will set up 2 registers for non-members, can have raffles and sell shirts.  Made 2k + last year in beer sales/table for additional information and locations no later than May board meeting.  <br />
<br />
Shirts:  Available for &#36;5.00 t-shirts and &#36;11.00 polos.  Need confirmation on amounts in writing and prices from additional vendors.  (tabled for confirmation) <br />
<br />
Bill motion to accept minutes/Kim C 2nd.  All approved. <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
Bill discussed benefit dart tournament to be held for MT Bottle employee.  He will post in area bars when details are finalized and send to the webmaster.<br />
<br />
Discussion of the Ramada, the venue, and the amount of the contract.  Spencer motioned we go ahead and agree to the Ramada unless a larger venue/hotel with comparable rates becomes available for the 18th Battle of Stones River.  John 2nd.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of flyer from last years tournament to see what can be rearranged to have better time management.  Possibly switch day of men’s cricket and 501.  (tabled) <br />
<br />
Discussion of time frame for next board meeting/playoffs.  In between there is Easter weekend and the Tennessee State Tournament.  Next board meeting April 1, 2012 @ Penny Lane.  Playoffs to be 21st and 22nd.   <br />
<br />
Kim C. to resign/moving to Ohio.  Donan nominated Victoria Graham.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kim C. made motion to adjourn, Donan 2nd.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SRDA MINUTES   MARCH 4, 2012 @ MT BOTTLE<br />
 <br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Spencer, Penny, Kim H., Kim C., Bill, Megan, John, and Debra<br />
<br />
Treasurer Report:  Kim H. motion to accept, Bill 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Secretary Report:  <br />
<br />
Old Business….<br />
Take A Trip:  funds about right,  Kim H. will bring in flyers for future trips to discuss to next board meeting. (tabled) <br />
<br />
One Day Tournament:  still no boards, tournament possible May/June time frame.  (tabled) <br />
<br />
Venue for 18th Stones River:  Moose Lodge, no 1k payment, negotiating sales amount/once reached, SRDA will get portion of profits,  &#36;318.00 refundable insurance, will set up 2 registers for non-members, can have raffles and sell shirts.  Made 2k + last year in beer sales/table for additional information and locations no later than May board meeting.  <br />
<br />
Shirts:  Available for &#36;5.00 t-shirts and &#36;11.00 polos.  Need confirmation on amounts in writing and prices from additional vendors.  (tabled for confirmation) <br />
<br />
Bill motion to accept minutes/Kim C 2nd.  All approved. <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
Bill discussed benefit dart tournament to be held for MT Bottle employee.  He will post in area bars when details are finalized and send to the webmaster.<br />
<br />
Discussion of the Ramada, the venue, and the amount of the contract.  Spencer motioned we go ahead and agree to the Ramada unless a larger venue/hotel with comparable rates becomes available for the 18th Battle of Stones River.  John 2nd.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of flyer from last years tournament to see what can be rearranged to have better time management.  Possibly switch day of men’s cricket and 501.  (tabled) <br />
<br />
Discussion of time frame for next board meeting/playoffs.  In between there is Easter weekend and the Tennessee State Tournament.  Next board meeting April 1, 2012 @ Penny Lane.  Playoffs to be 21st and 22nd.   <br />
<br />
Kim C. to resign/moving to Ohio.  Donan nominated Victoria Graham.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kim C. made motion to adjourn, Donan 2nd.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[February Minutes 2012]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=109</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Meeting Bullseye Feb 12th <br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, John, Bill, Kim C., Penny, Spencer, Debra, Kim H, (Megan) <br />
<br />
Donan brought meeting to order.  Beth resigned.  She nominated Megan O'Brien.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Treasurer Report:<br />
<br />
Problem receiving funds from Darlin's.  Have till before beginning of play tonight to receive team funds or no points until paid.  (Ghost Darts)<br />
<br />
John motioned, Kim C. 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Treasurer to receive bar funds from Chappy's, Dugger's and Darlin's on Monday.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Secretary Report <br />
<br />
Old Business:  <br />
Discussion of Jan. board meeting making schedules for Take a Trip.  Nothing was ever changed in the bylaws, suggested things remain the same and go by current bylaws.  All agreed. <br />
<br />
Next Take a Trip, not enough &#36;&#36; yet.  Table to next meeting.  <br />
<br />
One Day Tournament discussion.  (no boards) Table to next meeting.  <br />
<br />
Still need information for State Team Event.  March 10th and 11th at VFW in Chattanooga.  Will use flyer from last year, amending dates.  Money and roster has to be by Feb 26th.  Cutoff for teams needed by Feb 17th in order to have possible playoff on Feb 19th.  Secretary will have flyers out by Wed night (Feb 15th) at all bars.   <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
18th Annual Stones River Tournament/Moose Lodge would like to offer &#36;1k and free shuttle to hotels on Sat and Sun.  Can do raffle, no food, drinks can be sold.  Table for next board meeting so Donan can get with Monty on specifics and Penny can go through treasurer report to see how much we made on Tournament off beer/food sales.   <br />
<br />
From John/adjust payouts on 21 and 22 players, &#36;9.00 amount to &#36;10.00.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of 3rd and 4th places have playoff for amount and pay to 3rd place finisher only.  Players will have option to do or not.  <br />
Kim C. motioned, Kim H 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kim H had question about special events awarding tons, etc.  Answer it evens out the number of times teams have played during session for all divisions.   <br />
<br />
New SRDA shirts.  Bill volunteered.  Will look into polos, t-shirts, and buttoned down.  Possibly for tournament or prepaid orders.   <br />
<br />
Qualifiers for Nationals.  Unanimous NO.  Not enough funds to send anyone anywhere.   <br />
<br />
Next Meeting March 4th, MT Bottle, 4pm. <br />
<br />
Bill motion to adjourn, John 2nd.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Meeting Bullseye Feb 12th <br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, John, Bill, Kim C., Penny, Spencer, Debra, Kim H, (Megan) <br />
<br />
Donan brought meeting to order.  Beth resigned.  She nominated Megan O'Brien.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Treasurer Report:<br />
<br />
Problem receiving funds from Darlin's.  Have till before beginning of play tonight to receive team funds or no points until paid.  (Ghost Darts)<br />
<br />
John motioned, Kim C. 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Treasurer to receive bar funds from Chappy's, Dugger's and Darlin's on Monday.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Secretary Report <br />
<br />
Old Business:  <br />
Discussion of Jan. board meeting making schedules for Take a Trip.  Nothing was ever changed in the bylaws, suggested things remain the same and go by current bylaws.  All agreed. <br />
<br />
Next Take a Trip, not enough &#36;&#36; yet.  Table to next meeting.  <br />
<br />
One Day Tournament discussion.  (no boards) Table to next meeting.  <br />
<br />
Still need information for State Team Event.  March 10th and 11th at VFW in Chattanooga.  Will use flyer from last year, amending dates.  Money and roster has to be by Feb 26th.  Cutoff for teams needed by Feb 17th in order to have possible playoff on Feb 19th.  Secretary will have flyers out by Wed night (Feb 15th) at all bars.   <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
18th Annual Stones River Tournament/Moose Lodge would like to offer &#36;1k and free shuttle to hotels on Sat and Sun.  Can do raffle, no food, drinks can be sold.  Table for next board meeting so Donan can get with Monty on specifics and Penny can go through treasurer report to see how much we made on Tournament off beer/food sales.   <br />
<br />
From John/adjust payouts on 21 and 22 players, &#36;9.00 amount to &#36;10.00.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of 3rd and 4th places have playoff for amount and pay to 3rd place finisher only.  Players will have option to do or not.  <br />
Kim C. motioned, Kim H 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kim H had question about special events awarding tons, etc.  Answer it evens out the number of times teams have played during session for all divisions.   <br />
<br />
New SRDA shirts.  Bill volunteered.  Will look into polos, t-shirts, and buttoned down.  Possibly for tournament or prepaid orders.   <br />
<br />
Qualifiers for Nationals.  Unanimous NO.  Not enough funds to send anyone anywhere.   <br />
<br />
Next Meeting March 4th, MT Bottle, 4pm. <br />
<br />
Bill motion to adjourn, John 2nd.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[January Minutes 2012]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=108</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[January 8th, 2012  <br />
<br />
SRDA Board/Ratings Meeting @ Sullivan's<br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Spencer, Penny, Kim H., Kim C., Beth, Bill, John, and Debra <br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Kim H. presented minutes from Dec board meeting and banquet.  Penny motioned to accept, Beth 2nd.  All approved. <br />
<br />
Penny presented treasurer report.  Bill motioned to accept, Kim 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
No old business. <br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
<br />
New reps for calendar year 2012:  <br />
<br />
ADO Rep John Marenka <br />
<br />
TDO Rep Bill Lewis <br />
<br />
Bar Rep Jim Adams <br />
<br />
Bylaws Kevin Stockholm and Megan O’Brien<br />
<br />
Kim H motioned to accept, Debra 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Tournament Director Bill Lewis/Kim C motioned to accept, Debra 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Beth motioned to set schedules for Take A Trip Draws and we came up with the following:  <br />
<br />
Jan 13th John/Bill <br />
<br />
Jan 20th Beth/Debra (Kim H filling in for Beth) <br />
<br />
Jan 27th Spencer/Kim C <br />
<br />
Feb 3rd Beth/Kim C <br />
<br />
Feb 10th Spencer/Kim H  <br />
<br />
Bill motioned to accept, Debra 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
John, after discussion, made motion to raise Take A Trip to &#36;8.00.  Spencer 2nd.  2 yes, 4 no, and 2 unknown. <br />
<br />
Kim H mentioned the next Take a Trip and to have everyone thinking about trip to possibly Maine, New Hampshire, Alaska, or Oregon/tabled for now.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of having more 1 Day tournaments and what is involved/tabled for now. <br />
<br />
Discussion of 18th Annual Stones River Dart Tournament/it will be held the last weekend of September (29th and 30th)/new venue/beer/tabled for now.  <br />
<br />
Ratings for teams for Winter/Spring Session 2012.  Off night Feb 5th for Superbowl.  <br />
<br />
Next board meeting:  Feb 12th, Bullseye, 4pm.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[January 8th, 2012  <br />
<br />
SRDA Board/Ratings Meeting @ Sullivan's<br />
<br />
Attending:  Donan, Spencer, Penny, Kim H., Kim C., Beth, Bill, John, and Debra <br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Kim H. presented minutes from Dec board meeting and banquet.  Penny motioned to accept, Beth 2nd.  All approved. <br />
<br />
Penny presented treasurer report.  Bill motioned to accept, Kim 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
No old business. <br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
<br />
New reps for calendar year 2012:  <br />
<br />
ADO Rep John Marenka <br />
<br />
TDO Rep Bill Lewis <br />
<br />
Bar Rep Jim Adams <br />
<br />
Bylaws Kevin Stockholm and Megan O’Brien<br />
<br />
Kim H motioned to accept, Debra 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Tournament Director Bill Lewis/Kim C motioned to accept, Debra 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Beth motioned to set schedules for Take A Trip Draws and we came up with the following:  <br />
<br />
Jan 13th John/Bill <br />
<br />
Jan 20th Beth/Debra (Kim H filling in for Beth) <br />
<br />
Jan 27th Spencer/Kim C <br />
<br />
Feb 3rd Beth/Kim C <br />
<br />
Feb 10th Spencer/Kim H  <br />
<br />
Bill motioned to accept, Debra 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
John, after discussion, made motion to raise Take A Trip to &#36;8.00.  Spencer 2nd.  2 yes, 4 no, and 2 unknown. <br />
<br />
Kim H mentioned the next Take a Trip and to have everyone thinking about trip to possibly Maine, New Hampshire, Alaska, or Oregon/tabled for now.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of having more 1 Day tournaments and what is involved/tabled for now. <br />
<br />
Discussion of 18th Annual Stones River Dart Tournament/it will be held the last weekend of September (29th and 30th)/new venue/beer/tabled for now.  <br />
<br />
Ratings for teams for Winter/Spring Session 2012.  Off night Feb 5th for Superbowl.  <br />
<br />
Next board meeting:  Feb 12th, Bullseye, 4pm.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fall Session 2011 ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=106</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[December Minutes from Banquet]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=105</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dec 18th  @ Dugger's<br />
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Meeting held during Fall Session Banquet by Secretary<br />
<br />
All positions up for election:  President and Treasurer—2yr term and all others for 1 year.<br />
<br />
Charities available to vote upon to receive &#36;500.00 donation from S.R.D.A.<br />
<br />
St. Jude’s, Bill Rice Ranch, Tennessee Fisher House, Read to Succeed, Challenged Athletes Playing Equally, Adult Day Services Association, and Food Bank of Rutherford County.  <br />
<br />
St. Jude’s won the vote.  <br />
<br />
Elections held and counted by Kim Harbour, Rachel Russell, and Donan Barnard.  <br />
<br />
President-Donan Barnard<br />
<br />
Vice President—Spencer Haney (1yr)<br />
<br />
Treasurer—Penny Stockholm<br />
<br />
Board--All 1yr<br />
<br />
John Marenka<br />
<br />
Bill Lewis<br />
<br />
Kim Cauthren <br />
<br />
Debra McMurray<br />
<br />
Beth Dunkerson <br />
<br />
Brief meeting of the new board to determine next board meeting and set deadlines and dates for next session.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of best available time for board meetings: Everyone is playing on Sunday’s so will try to do on Sunday’s a couple of hours before playing time.<br />
<br />
Dec 31st:  Final Signups<br />
Jan 8th:  Board/Ratings Meeting, Sullivan’s 4pm<br />
Jan 13th:  Captain’s meeting at Bullseye, 7pm<br />
Jan 14th:  Captain’s meeting at Charlie’s Dart Country (Penny Lane), 6pm<br />
Jan 15th:  First night of Sunday play<br />
Jan 19th:  First night of Thursday play<br />
Jan 20th:  If not playing this session, you must pay fees at the first Take a Trip you play of the Winter/Spring session for your points to count.<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dec 18th  @ Dugger's<br />
<br />
Meeting held during Fall Session Banquet by Secretary<br />
<br />
All positions up for election:  President and Treasurer—2yr term and all others for 1 year.<br />
<br />
Charities available to vote upon to receive &#36;500.00 donation from S.R.D.A.<br />
<br />
St. Jude’s, Bill Rice Ranch, Tennessee Fisher House, Read to Succeed, Challenged Athletes Playing Equally, Adult Day Services Association, and Food Bank of Rutherford County.  <br />
<br />
St. Jude’s won the vote.  <br />
<br />
Elections held and counted by Kim Harbour, Rachel Russell, and Donan Barnard.  <br />
<br />
President-Donan Barnard<br />
<br />
Vice President—Spencer Haney (1yr)<br />
<br />
Treasurer—Penny Stockholm<br />
<br />
Board--All 1yr<br />
<br />
John Marenka<br />
<br />
Bill Lewis<br />
<br />
Kim Cauthren <br />
<br />
Debra McMurray<br />
<br />
Beth Dunkerson <br />
<br />
Brief meeting of the new board to determine next board meeting and set deadlines and dates for next session.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of best available time for board meetings: Everyone is playing on Sunday’s so will try to do on Sunday’s a couple of hours before playing time.<br />
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Dec 31st:  Final Signups<br />
Jan 8th:  Board/Ratings Meeting, Sullivan’s 4pm<br />
Jan 13th:  Captain’s meeting at Bullseye, 7pm<br />
Jan 14th:  Captain’s meeting at Charlie’s Dart Country (Penny Lane), 6pm<br />
Jan 15th:  First night of Sunday play<br />
Jan 19th:  First night of Thursday play<br />
Jan 20th:  If not playing this session, you must pay fees at the first Take a Trip you play of the Winter/Spring session for your points to count.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[December Minutes 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=104</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[December 5, 2011 @ Charlie's<br />
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Kevin, Donan, Penny, Betty Mc, Kim <br />
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Treasurer Report:  All Approved<br />
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Secretary Report:  All Approved<br />
<br />
Old Business:  <br />
<br />
Each board member was to bring a charity to be voted on by the membership:  <br />
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tennesseefisherhouse.org<br />
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read to succeed<br />
<br />
challenged athletes playing equally<br />
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St. Judes<br />
<br />
Bill Rice Ranch<br />
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adult day services association <br />
<br />
food bank of rutherford county<br />
<br />
Top Gun Locations:  Women will be playing at Charlie's @ 2pm and men will be @ Bullseye 2pm.  <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
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Banquet appears set at Duggers.  Kevin will followup with Dugger about out charts and keg.  <br />
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Signups for Winter/Spring Session will begin at banquet.  <br />
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Donan motioned to adjourn, Penny 2nd.  All approved.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[December 5, 2011 @ Charlie's<br />
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Kevin, Donan, Penny, Betty Mc, Kim <br />
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Treasurer Report:  All Approved<br />
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Secretary Report:  All Approved<br />
<br />
Old Business:  <br />
<br />
Each board member was to bring a charity to be voted on by the membership:  <br />
<br />
tennesseefisherhouse.org<br />
<br />
read to succeed<br />
<br />
challenged athletes playing equally<br />
<br />
St. Judes<br />
<br />
Bill Rice Ranch<br />
<br />
adult day services association <br />
<br />
food bank of rutherford county<br />
<br />
Top Gun Locations:  Women will be playing at Charlie's @ 2pm and men will be @ Bullseye 2pm.  <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
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Banquet appears set at Duggers.  Kevin will followup with Dugger about out charts and keg.  <br />
<br />
Signups for Winter/Spring Session will begin at banquet.  <br />
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Donan motioned to adjourn, Penny 2nd.  All approved.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[November Minutes 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=103</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[November 14th, 2011 @ Chappy's<br />
SRDA Board meeting<br />
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Attending:  Kevin, Betty Mc, Penny, Kim, Jaclyn, Nikki, Trent, Donan<br />
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Oct Board Minutes:  All accepted<br />
<br />
Treasurer Minutes:  All accepted<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
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Lifetime Achievement for 2011<br />
Donan nominated Betty McEachron;  2nd by Nikki;  all approved. <br />
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Top Gun format:   Nikki motioned for fomat change to best of 5 till finals;  finals best of 7 games.  Take top 16 men and women.  Donan 2nd.  All approve<br />
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Penny motioned for payout for Top Gun.  &#36;160.00 to men and &#36;160.00 to women.  Payout is as follows:  &#36;80/1st,  &#36;48/2nd, &#36;16/3rd &amp; 4th.  Donan 2nd.  All approved.<br />
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Board members absences from meetings:  determined too late in year to make any changes. Leave as is.  Elections are in December.  <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
<br />
Question about money for charity since Oct. vote ceased removing it from Take a Trip.<br />
Each board member will bring a charity to be voted on by membership at banquet.<br />
<br />
Concern about out charts at Duggers. Kevin will address.  <br />
<br />
Concern addressed about SRDA board meetings.  Would like a consistent date, for example, 1st Monday of each month.  There will be a new board after December.  Table for future board.  <br />
<br />
Playoffs:<br />
<br />
D Division @ Chappy’s, 5pm/Donan <br />
<br />
C Division @ MTB. 4pm/Kim <br />
<br />
B Division @ Bullseye, 5pm/Kevin <br />
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A Division @ Charlie’s, 6pm/Nikki <br />
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Top Gun:  Sunday, December 11th/place for men and women TBA.  Table until Dec 5th board meeting.  <br />
<br />
Take a Trip points cut off for Vegas:  Dec 10th <br />
<br />
Banquet:  Sunday, December 18th @ Duggers<br />
Overall playoffs to start at 2pm<br />
Food, elections, awards, and blind draw to follow <br />
<br />
Next board meeting:  December 5th, Charlies, 6pm]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[November 14th, 2011 @ Chappy's<br />
SRDA Board meeting<br />
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Attending:  Kevin, Betty Mc, Penny, Kim, Jaclyn, Nikki, Trent, Donan<br />
<br />
Oct Board Minutes:  All accepted<br />
<br />
Treasurer Minutes:  All accepted<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
<br />
Lifetime Achievement for 2011<br />
Donan nominated Betty McEachron;  2nd by Nikki;  all approved. <br />
<br />
Top Gun format:   Nikki motioned for fomat change to best of 5 till finals;  finals best of 7 games.  Take top 16 men and women.  Donan 2nd.  All approve<br />
<br />
Penny motioned for payout for Top Gun.  &#36;160.00 to men and &#36;160.00 to women.  Payout is as follows:  &#36;80/1st,  &#36;48/2nd, &#36;16/3rd &amp; 4th.  Donan 2nd.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Board members absences from meetings:  determined too late in year to make any changes. Leave as is.  Elections are in December.  <br />
<br />
New Business:<br />
<br />
Question about money for charity since Oct. vote ceased removing it from Take a Trip.<br />
Each board member will bring a charity to be voted on by membership at banquet.<br />
<br />
Concern about out charts at Duggers. Kevin will address.  <br />
<br />
Concern addressed about SRDA board meetings.  Would like a consistent date, for example, 1st Monday of each month.  There will be a new board after December.  Table for future board.  <br />
<br />
Playoffs:<br />
<br />
D Division @ Chappy’s, 5pm/Donan <br />
<br />
C Division @ MTB. 4pm/Kim <br />
<br />
B Division @ Bullseye, 5pm/Kevin <br />
<br />
A Division @ Charlie’s, 6pm/Nikki <br />
<br />
Top Gun:  Sunday, December 11th/place for men and women TBA.  Table until Dec 5th board meeting.  <br />
<br />
Take a Trip points cut off for Vegas:  Dec 10th <br />
<br />
Banquet:  Sunday, December 18th @ Duggers<br />
Overall playoffs to start at 2pm<br />
Food, elections, awards, and blind draw to follow <br />
<br />
Next board meeting:  December 5th, Charlies, 6pm]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[October 2011 Minutes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=102</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[October Minutes 2011<br />
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In Attendance:  Kevin, Penny, Kim, Nikki, Betty, Donan<br />
<br />
Treasurer's Report:  Penny went over;  All approve<br />
<br />
Secretary's Report from September:  Kim went over.  All approve<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
<br />
TDO Tournament:  We are interested at some point, but not now.  <br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
<br />
Nikki made motion to do away from withholding funds for charity from the Take a Trip.  Penny 2nd.  All approved.  In effect 10/10/11<br />
<br />
Nikki made a motion to purchase new laptop for Statistician and Treasurer and for tournaments on Black Friday.  &#36;500.00 limit to include printer/scanner, needed equipment.  <br />
<br />
Kevin/Penny to find new woman to area a C/D team to play on.  <br />
<br />
Discussion over Top Gun from this past session.  Most would like round-robin.  Entertained possibility of increasing men's field to 16 or have two separate groups of 8.  Table for now. <br />
<br />
Discussion of Stone's River Tournament.  Cans vs Kegs, no kegs next year.  More Yuengling.  Look into recycling containers for next year.  Location:  Can get Ramada for same price as this year, but need larger location.  Need size of room at Ramada and lots more information for next year.  Table for now. <br />
<br />
Discussion of Lifetime Achievement Award.  Table for Nov.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of attendance for board members.  <br />
Rachael and Jaclyn have missed 3 meetings. <br />
Kim and Trent have missed 2 meetings.  <br />
Table for now.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of events at end of session. Possible times.<br />
Nov17th last night of play<br />
Dec 3rd playoffs:  B Division 5pm and D Division 3pm (Kevin)<br />
Dec 4th playoffs:  C Division 4pm and A Division 6pm<br />
Dec 11th Top Gun Playoffs<br />
Dec 18th Banquet <br />
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Nov 14th Next Board Meeting Chappy's 630pm]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[October Minutes 2011<br />
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In Attendance:  Kevin, Penny, Kim, Nikki, Betty, Donan<br />
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Treasurer's Report:  Penny went over;  All approve<br />
<br />
Secretary's Report from September:  Kim went over.  All approve<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
<br />
TDO Tournament:  We are interested at some point, but not now.  <br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
<br />
Nikki made motion to do away from withholding funds for charity from the Take a Trip.  Penny 2nd.  All approved.  In effect 10/10/11<br />
<br />
Nikki made a motion to purchase new laptop for Statistician and Treasurer and for tournaments on Black Friday.  &#36;500.00 limit to include printer/scanner, needed equipment.  <br />
<br />
Kevin/Penny to find new woman to area a C/D team to play on.  <br />
<br />
Discussion over Top Gun from this past session.  Most would like round-robin.  Entertained possibility of increasing men's field to 16 or have two separate groups of 8.  Table for now. <br />
<br />
Discussion of Stone's River Tournament.  Cans vs Kegs, no kegs next year.  More Yuengling.  Look into recycling containers for next year.  Location:  Can get Ramada for same price as this year, but need larger location.  Need size of room at Ramada and lots more information for next year.  Table for now. <br />
<br />
Discussion of Lifetime Achievement Award.  Table for Nov.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of attendance for board members.  <br />
Rachael and Jaclyn have missed 3 meetings. <br />
Kim and Trent have missed 2 meetings.  <br />
Table for now.  <br />
<br />
Discussion of events at end of session. Possible times.<br />
Nov17th last night of play<br />
Dec 3rd playoffs:  B Division 5pm and D Division 3pm (Kevin)<br />
Dec 4th playoffs:  C Division 4pm and A Division 6pm<br />
Dec 11th Top Gun Playoffs<br />
Dec 18th Banquet <br />
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Nov 14th Next Board Meeting Chappy's 630pm]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[September Minutes 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=93</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[SRDA Board Minutes  September 1, 2011<br />
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Attending board members:  Kevin, Penny, Nicki, Betty, Trent, Kim, and Rachael<br />
<br />
Kevin called meeting to order 18:07<br />
<br />
Motion made to accept August minutes.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Motion made to accept Treasurer’s report.  All approved. <br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
<br />
Vote between Greg Crabtree and Atlanta Darts to provide service during Stones River Tournament.  Vote 5-2 for Atlanta Darts. <br />
<br />
TDO State Tournament:<br />
Find out if they furnish boards, how many boards required, want to table discussion and options until after Stones River Tournament is complete. <br />
<br />
Duggers:  lines measured complete.  Kevin spoke with Dugger about movement of 2 of the oche lines.  <br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
<br />
Chris Cagle and Jeff Wair accepting trip to San Francisco.  Appears folks are waiting for Vegas trip.  If funds available, we will send 6 in January.  <br />
<br />
Kim suggested looking into take a trip to Bahamas to see if board would approve. She will get back to the board with future information.  <br />
<br />
Stats for Sunday and Thursday night league play.  Penny updates stats and Kim has been posting same night or next day on forum of website.  Discussion about continuing texting or phoning scores.  Interest and participation has been poor the last session.  We will try one more session to see if worth doing.   <br />
<br />
Motion made to change Mystery Out bylaw of being present when out pulled.  All approved.   As of 09/01/11 the following bylaw is in place.   A person/team no longer has to be present to be eligible for the mystery out.  <br />
<br />
Bylaw from 01/06/10:  If a C Division team wishes to add a player after the ratings meeting has been held, they must obtain the permission of ½ of the division’s captains and approval of 2 of the 3 officers.  See next entry.<br />
<br />
Motion made to change bylaw to “if a C Divison or below team” wishes to add a player after ratings meeting has been held, they must obtain the permission of ½ of the division’s captains and approval of 2 of the 3 officers.  All approved.<br />
09/01/11<br />
<br />
Discussion made of take a trip start times.  Up to the bars when to start draw. They may change start time if they like.  Kevin will speak with both bars to confirm start times.  <br />
<br />
Ratings for 16 teams on Sunday and 13 teams on Thursday nights.  <br />
<br />
Next board meeting will be 09/14/11.  This will be for setting things up for the tournament only.  Place to be announced.  <br />
<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[SRDA Board Minutes  September 1, 2011<br />
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Attending board members:  Kevin, Penny, Nicki, Betty, Trent, Kim, and Rachael<br />
<br />
Kevin called meeting to order 18:07<br />
<br />
Motion made to accept August minutes.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Motion made to accept Treasurer’s report.  All approved. <br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
<br />
Vote between Greg Crabtree and Atlanta Darts to provide service during Stones River Tournament.  Vote 5-2 for Atlanta Darts. <br />
<br />
TDO State Tournament:<br />
Find out if they furnish boards, how many boards required, want to table discussion and options until after Stones River Tournament is complete. <br />
<br />
Duggers:  lines measured complete.  Kevin spoke with Dugger about movement of 2 of the oche lines.  <br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
<br />
Chris Cagle and Jeff Wair accepting trip to San Francisco.  Appears folks are waiting for Vegas trip.  If funds available, we will send 6 in January.  <br />
<br />
Kim suggested looking into take a trip to Bahamas to see if board would approve. She will get back to the board with future information.  <br />
<br />
Stats for Sunday and Thursday night league play.  Penny updates stats and Kim has been posting same night or next day on forum of website.  Discussion about continuing texting or phoning scores.  Interest and participation has been poor the last session.  We will try one more session to see if worth doing.   <br />
<br />
Motion made to change Mystery Out bylaw of being present when out pulled.  All approved.   As of 09/01/11 the following bylaw is in place.   A person/team no longer has to be present to be eligible for the mystery out.  <br />
<br />
Bylaw from 01/06/10:  If a C Division team wishes to add a player after the ratings meeting has been held, they must obtain the permission of ½ of the division’s captains and approval of 2 of the 3 officers.  See next entry.<br />
<br />
Motion made to change bylaw to “if a C Divison or below team” wishes to add a player after ratings meeting has been held, they must obtain the permission of ½ of the division’s captains and approval of 2 of the 3 officers.  All approved.<br />
09/01/11<br />
<br />
Discussion made of take a trip start times.  Up to the bars when to start draw. They may change start time if they like.  Kevin will speak with both bars to confirm start times.  <br />
<br />
Ratings for 16 teams on Sunday and 13 teams on Thursday nights.  <br />
<br />
Next board meeting will be 09/14/11.  This will be for setting things up for the tournament only.  Place to be announced.  <br />
<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[August Minutes 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=92</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[August 7, 2011<br />
SRDA Minutes<br />
<br />
In Attendance:  Kevin, Penny, Donan, Nikki, Jaclyn, Rachael, Kim, Betty McEachron<br />
<br />
Treasurer Report and Minutes from previous meeting all accepted.<br />
<br />
Old Business:  None<br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
Kevin nominated Betty McEachron to become the new vice president.  All approve.  Nomination accepted.  <br />
<br />
TDO Cindy Davis has asked SRDA about hosting State Tournament in March 2012.  Several questions about financial obligations, where to hold it, time frame, etc.  Kevin is going to ask for extension of time to accept or decline.  Tabled for next board meeting.  <br />
<br />
New Bar for Fall Session:  Duggers, need lines measured.  <br />
<br />
Stones River Tournament:  Richard to be doing food.  <br />
Dart Supplies:  Options between Atlanta Darts and Greg Crabtree.  Tabled for next board meeting<br />
<br />
Since Seth no longer bar relations, Jaclyn nominated Tim Maloney to be our new bar relations representative.  Nikki 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Final thoughts:  Be thinking about items for donations or raffle for Stones River Tournament.  <br />
<br />
Next board/ratings meeting 6pm at Duggers, Sept 1st<br />
<br />
Donan request meeting be adjourned, Penny 2nd.  <br />
<br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[August 7, 2011<br />
SRDA Minutes<br />
<br />
In Attendance:  Kevin, Penny, Donan, Nikki, Jaclyn, Rachael, Kim, Betty McEachron<br />
<br />
Treasurer Report and Minutes from previous meeting all accepted.<br />
<br />
Old Business:  None<br />
<br />
New Business:  <br />
Kevin nominated Betty McEachron to become the new vice president.  All approve.  Nomination accepted.  <br />
<br />
TDO Cindy Davis has asked SRDA about hosting State Tournament in March 2012.  Several questions about financial obligations, where to hold it, time frame, etc.  Kevin is going to ask for extension of time to accept or decline.  Tabled for next board meeting.  <br />
<br />
New Bar for Fall Session:  Duggers, need lines measured.  <br />
<br />
Stones River Tournament:  Richard to be doing food.  <br />
Dart Supplies:  Options between Atlanta Darts and Greg Crabtree.  Tabled for next board meeting<br />
<br />
Since Seth no longer bar relations, Jaclyn nominated Tim Maloney to be our new bar relations representative.  Nikki 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Final thoughts:  Be thinking about items for donations or raffle for Stones River Tournament.  <br />
<br />
Next board/ratings meeting 6pm at Duggers, Sept 1st<br />
<br />
Donan request meeting be adjourned, Penny 2nd.  <br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Top Gun Recipients SRDA Beginning Summer 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=90</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Summer Session 2011<br />
Penny Stockholm and David Stanley]]></description>
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Penny Stockholm and David Stanley]]></content:encoded>
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			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=89</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[July Minutes 2011]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=88</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Subject: Minutes from July Board Meeting<br />
Date: July 18,2011<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
SRDA Board Meeting<br />
Monday, July 18, 2011  5:45 PM<br />
Dart Country in Smyrna. TN<br />
Members present: Kevin Stockholm, Penny Stockholm, Nikki Carr, Trent Craig, Rachael Russell, <br />
and Donan Barnard<br />
Kevin called the meeting to order at 5:55<br />
Minutes of June meeting were discussed, motion was made to accept by Trent, seconded by <br />
Penny, motion carried and minutes were accepted.<br />
Treasurer's report was distributed and discussed, motion was made to accept by Donan, Trent <br />
seconded, motion was carried and Treasurer's Report was accepted.<br />
Tabled Business:<br />
Kevin spoke with Chuck Pankow, regarding purchasing boards from Music City. GNDA will sell<br />
us what boards their Bars do not purchase, but it doesn't look like there will be enough. Kevin <br />
will provide a list of potential dart suppliers to the board at our next meeting so we can order <br />
boards for our tournament.<br />
Old business:<br />
No motions or mentions at this time.<br />
New Business:<br />
Thursday B Tiebreaker will be held at MT Bottle 7/21/2011 at 7 PM. (One Team Game of 1001)<br />
Thursday C Tiebreaker will be held at Darlin's 7/21/2011 at 7 PM (One Team Game of 1001)<br />
<br />
A Division Playoffs will be held at Dart Country 7/24/2011 at 6 PM<br />
B Division Playoffs will be held at MT Bottle 7/23/2011 at 5 PM<br />
C Division Playoffs will be held at Sullivan's 7/24/2011 at 3 PM<br />
Penny will run A and B playoffs, still need a volunteer to run C.<br />
<br />
Top Gun will be held 8/6/2011 at Bullseye (pending Philip's approval)<br />
<br />
Overall Playoffs and Awards will be held at Darlin's Playoffs begin at 2 PM, League  <br />
sponsored Blind Draw will be following awards at Dart Country.<br />
<br />
Seth will be considered resigned immediately as Vice-President, as he will not be able to <br />
participate until January. Kevin will nominate someone to replace Seth, pending Board approval.<br />
<br />
Next Board meeting will be August 7, 2011 during the Overall Playoffs.<br />
<br />
Donan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Rachael, motion carried and meeting was <br />
adjourned.<br />
<br />
ks/pr]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Subject: Minutes from July Board Meeting<br />
Date: July 18,2011<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
SRDA Board Meeting<br />
Monday, July 18, 2011  5:45 PM<br />
Dart Country in Smyrna. TN<br />
Members present: Kevin Stockholm, Penny Stockholm, Nikki Carr, Trent Craig, Rachael Russell, <br />
and Donan Barnard<br />
Kevin called the meeting to order at 5:55<br />
Minutes of June meeting were discussed, motion was made to accept by Trent, seconded by <br />
Penny, motion carried and minutes were accepted.<br />
Treasurer's report was distributed and discussed, motion was made to accept by Donan, Trent <br />
seconded, motion was carried and Treasurer's Report was accepted.<br />
Tabled Business:<br />
Kevin spoke with Chuck Pankow, regarding purchasing boards from Music City. GNDA will sell<br />
us what boards their Bars do not purchase, but it doesn't look like there will be enough. Kevin <br />
will provide a list of potential dart suppliers to the board at our next meeting so we can order <br />
boards for our tournament.<br />
Old business:<br />
No motions or mentions at this time.<br />
New Business:<br />
Thursday B Tiebreaker will be held at MT Bottle 7/21/2011 at 7 PM. (One Team Game of 1001)<br />
Thursday C Tiebreaker will be held at Darlin's 7/21/2011 at 7 PM (One Team Game of 1001)<br />
<br />
A Division Playoffs will be held at Dart Country 7/24/2011 at 6 PM<br />
B Division Playoffs will be held at MT Bottle 7/23/2011 at 5 PM<br />
C Division Playoffs will be held at Sullivan's 7/24/2011 at 3 PM<br />
Penny will run A and B playoffs, still need a volunteer to run C.<br />
<br />
Top Gun will be held 8/6/2011 at Bullseye (pending Philip's approval)<br />
<br />
Overall Playoffs and Awards will be held at Darlin's Playoffs begin at 2 PM, League  <br />
sponsored Blind Draw will be following awards at Dart Country.<br />
<br />
Seth will be considered resigned immediately as Vice-President, as he will not be able to <br />
participate until January. Kevin will nominate someone to replace Seth, pending Board approval.<br />
<br />
Next Board meeting will be August 7, 2011 during the Overall Playoffs.<br />
<br />
Donan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Rachael, motion carried and meeting was <br />
adjourned.<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[June 2011 Board Minutes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=86</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[June 2011 Board Meeting<br />
<br />
SRDA Board Meeting<br />
<br />
 Monday 6-20-2011 5:30 pm<br />
<br />
 Darlin’s Bar in Smyrna, Tn. <br />
<br />
Attendees: Donan Bernard , Jaclyn Tarpley, Penny Stockholm, Kevin Stockholm<br />
<br />
Kevin called the meeting to order at 6:11 pm<br />
<br />
No questions/comments regarding minutes of last month’s board meeting, posted on website. <br />
<br />
Treasurer’s report passed out by Penny Stockholm. Jaclyn made motion to accept. Donan 2nd. <br />
<br />
·         No questions/comments regarding balances. <br />
<br />
·         Florida Take-a-Trip attendees: Betty Boyd, Peter Tilley, Chris Unrue, &amp; John Marenka  <br />
<br />
Old Business: <br />
<br />
·         No motions or mentions, at this time. <br />
<br />
New Business: <br />
<br />
·         Discussion regarding Bar establishments and Team Beers. <br />
<br />
·         Donan mentioned that Chappy’s needs new boards. Chappy’s has new boards in back of the bar for night’s of league play. Someone will just need to let them know they would like to change them out for league play. Once the matches are over, that person will need to switch those boards back out. Chappy keeps the new boards in the back to prevent wear and tear on the session’s league play boards. <br />
<br />
·         Kevin (President) nominated Trent Craig to fulfill the current vacancy on the SRDA board since JP Mitchell’s resignation. The SRDA members in attendance voted. The members that were absent from the meeting were texted for their vote. Trent received a total of 6 yes votes, naming him the new board member for SRDA effective 6/20/2011. <br />
<br />
·         GNDA is currently announcing the sale of Boards following the Music City Classic in July. Kevin Stockholm will contact Chuck Pankow to discuss SRDA purchasing around 20-25 boards for the Battle of Stones River in September. <br />
<br />
Tenative Scheduling of Upcoming Events: <br />
<br />
·         Next Board Meeting – Monday July 18, 2011 5:45pm at Dart Country. <br />
<br />
·         Summer Playoffs –<br />
<br />
o    B Division - Saturday July 23, 2011 - Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
o   C and A Division – Sunday July 24, 2011 -  Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
·         Top Gun Contest – Saturday Aug. 6, 2011 - Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
·         Summer Session Awards – Sunday Aug.  -  2011, Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
·         Final Signup Dates for Fall Session – Sat. Aug. 26 and Sun. Aug 27<br />
<br />
·         Fall Session Ratings Meeting – Thursday Sept. 1, 2011 at Dart Country<br />
<br />
·         Fall Session Capt. Meetings – Friday Sept.9th and Saturday Sept. 10th <br />
<br />
·         Fall Session First Night of Play – Sunday Sept. 11th<br />
<br />
·         Battle of Stones River – Sept 24th and Sept 25th<br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Donan motioned to adjourn meeting. Jaclyn 2nd motion. <br />
<br />
Meeting adjourned @ 7:25pm                        <br />
<br />
Jbt/ board member]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[June 2011 Board Meeting<br />
<br />
SRDA Board Meeting<br />
<br />
 Monday 6-20-2011 5:30 pm<br />
<br />
 Darlin’s Bar in Smyrna, Tn. <br />
<br />
Attendees: Donan Bernard , Jaclyn Tarpley, Penny Stockholm, Kevin Stockholm<br />
<br />
Kevin called the meeting to order at 6:11 pm<br />
<br />
No questions/comments regarding minutes of last month’s board meeting, posted on website. <br />
<br />
Treasurer’s report passed out by Penny Stockholm. Jaclyn made motion to accept. Donan 2nd. <br />
<br />
·         No questions/comments regarding balances. <br />
<br />
·         Florida Take-a-Trip attendees: Betty Boyd, Peter Tilley, Chris Unrue, &amp; John Marenka  <br />
<br />
Old Business: <br />
<br />
·         No motions or mentions, at this time. <br />
<br />
New Business: <br />
<br />
·         Discussion regarding Bar establishments and Team Beers. <br />
<br />
·         Donan mentioned that Chappy’s needs new boards. Chappy’s has new boards in back of the bar for night’s of league play. Someone will just need to let them know they would like to change them out for league play. Once the matches are over, that person will need to switch those boards back out. Chappy keeps the new boards in the back to prevent wear and tear on the session’s league play boards. <br />
<br />
·         Kevin (President) nominated Trent Craig to fulfill the current vacancy on the SRDA board since JP Mitchell’s resignation. The SRDA members in attendance voted. The members that were absent from the meeting were texted for their vote. Trent received a total of 6 yes votes, naming him the new board member for SRDA effective 6/20/2011. <br />
<br />
·         GNDA is currently announcing the sale of Boards following the Music City Classic in July. Kevin Stockholm will contact Chuck Pankow to discuss SRDA purchasing around 20-25 boards for the Battle of Stones River in September. <br />
<br />
Tenative Scheduling of Upcoming Events: <br />
<br />
·         Next Board Meeting – Monday July 18, 2011 5:45pm at Dart Country. <br />
<br />
·         Summer Playoffs –<br />
<br />
o    B Division - Saturday July 23, 2011 - Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
o   C and A Division – Sunday July 24, 2011 -  Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
·         Top Gun Contest – Saturday Aug. 6, 2011 - Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
·         Summer Session Awards – Sunday Aug.  -  2011, Place &amp; Time TBD<br />
<br />
·         Final Signup Dates for Fall Session – Sat. Aug. 26 and Sun. Aug 27<br />
<br />
·         Fall Session Ratings Meeting – Thursday Sept. 1, 2011 at Dart Country<br />
<br />
·         Fall Session Capt. Meetings – Friday Sept.9th and Saturday Sept. 10th <br />
<br />
·         Fall Session First Night of Play – Sunday Sept. 11th<br />
<br />
·         Battle of Stones River – Sept 24th and Sept 25th<br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Donan motioned to adjourn meeting. Jaclyn 2nd motion. <br />
<br />
Meeting adjourned @ 7:25pm                        <br />
<br />
Jbt/ board member]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[May Minutes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=84</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 10:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[May 2, 2011  Board Meeting <br />
<br />
In attendance:  Kevin, Penny, Jaclyn, Seth, Rachael, Donan, and Kim <br />
<br />
Penny presented treasurer report:  Donan motion to accept, Seth 2nd.  All approved <br />
<br />
Determined Divison that teams will play in for Summer Session 2011<br />
<br />
 Captain’s meetings:  <br />
Bullseye Friday night May 6th at 7pm<br />
Charlie’s Dart Country Saturday night May 7th at 6pm<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
Kim discussed not printing out copies of minutes for each meeting.  In lieu of hard copies each member will be sent email and the minutes will be on website as well before the next board meeting.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Kim presented a motion to allow the individual that buys (&#36;2.00) their way back into the Take A Trip draw when there is an odd amount of players to receive the bye point.  Donan made motion to accept, Penny 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kim presented a motion to change if you hit 171 you receive a point to 171 or higher you receive an extra point.  Donan motioned to accept, Penny 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kevin discussed possibililty of having a draw at Chappy's on the Thursday night that 2 Divisions have a bye.   <br />
<br />
Rachael presented a motion to have J.P. step down from board due to absence out of his control.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Meeting adjourned<br />
<br />
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<br />
KLH/sec]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[May 2, 2011  Board Meeting <br />
<br />
In attendance:  Kevin, Penny, Jaclyn, Seth, Rachael, Donan, and Kim <br />
<br />
Penny presented treasurer report:  Donan motion to accept, Seth 2nd.  All approved <br />
<br />
Determined Divison that teams will play in for Summer Session 2011<br />
<br />
 Captain’s meetings:  <br />
Bullseye Friday night May 6th at 7pm<br />
Charlie’s Dart Country Saturday night May 7th at 6pm<br />
<br />
Old Business:<br />
Kim discussed not printing out copies of minutes for each meeting.  In lieu of hard copies each member will be sent email and the minutes will be on website as well before the next board meeting.  All approved.<br />
<br />
Kim presented a motion to allow the individual that buys (&#36;2.00) their way back into the Take A Trip draw when there is an odd amount of players to receive the bye point.  Donan made motion to accept, Penny 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kim presented a motion to change if you hit 171 you receive a point to 171 or higher you receive an extra point.  Donan motioned to accept, Penny 2nd.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
Kevin discussed possibililty of having a draw at Chappy's on the Thursday night that 2 Divisions have a bye.   <br />
<br />
Rachael presented a motion to have J.P. step down from board due to absence out of his control.  All approved.  <br />
<br />
 <br />
<br />
Meeting adjourned<br />
<br />
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<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Dart Apps for 501]]></title>
			<link>http://www.srdadarts.org/srdaforum/showthread.php?tid=83</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 07:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in 501 Dart Finishes, Robert Youngman has developed 2 different apps.  Dart Finishes and Dart Finishes Soft Tip.  If you go to the market place, you can locate those by name or by his name.  Enjoy!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are interested in 501 Dart Finishes, Robert Youngman has developed 2 different apps.  Dart Finishes and Dart Finishes Soft Tip.  If you go to the market place, you can locate those by name or by his name.  Enjoy!]]></content:encoded>
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