The name of this organization shall be OREGON WOMEN’S WRESTLING DIVISION (OWWD). The OWWD is a member of the governing body of amateur wrestling is part of the Oregon Wrestling Association.

This organization is established exclusively for the charitable and educational purposes in areas of USA Women’s Wrestling, and other domestic endeavors. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall incur to the benefit of, or be disbursed to, its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth above (charitable, educational). No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statement) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Not withstanding any other provision of these articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted by:

a. An organization, exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or

b. A corporation/organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

 

a. No membership fees.

b. To provide input to the OWWD Board and to make changes on operating procedures and opinions to assist the OWWD Council to make prudent decisions (submit in writing whenever possible).

c. Assist in fund raising.

d. Attend the meetings. Presence at meetings is required to vote.

e. Assist in organization, set-up, and running of developmental tournaments.

f Membership and voting rights.

The membership shall be open to all Oregon State schools, Junior College Coaches, and to competitors who are in good standing with the OWA and individuals as approved by the Board of Directors who are interested in being actively involved with the OWWD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 1: The Director shall preside or appoint one of the council members to preside at the council meeting and shall be responsible for seeing that the philosophy, goals and objectives of the organization are properly carried out with respect to all of the activities of the organization. The Director shall be the Team Leader for the OWWD National Team and will oversee all assets concerning the OWWD Organization. The Director shall also work with any and all sponsors selected by the council.

The Secretary shall be responsible for payment of all bills, the accounting of all funds and the investment of reserve funds if any. The Secretary shall keep an accurate and detailed account of all monies received and paid out and present a financial report to the council, OWA and OWWD. The secretary will work along side of Director with the same philosophy, goals and objectives to assist in enhancing the OWWD.

Section 2: The three Members at Large are responsible for developing and providing an accurate membership list and to assist the Director and Camp Director as appointed. Members at Large will assist with fundraising and developmental tournaments.

Each member of the council will be elected for a two-year term (Director and two OWWD Members at Large will be elected on odd years and one Member at Large as well as the division Treasurer will be elected on even years). Each election will be held at the OWA Annual Meeting.

Section 1: In the event a member of the Council is unable to finish the term of office, the Council will appoint someone to complete his or her term.

Section 2: The council or a general membership may remove a Director for just cause with a simple majority vote.

Section 3: Any person may run for the Directorship of the OWWD so long as they are in good standing with the OWA and have successfully completed the NCEP Bronze level.

There shall be two regularly scheduled meetings for input of the general membership. A quorum of a minimum of 15 voting members shall be present to conduct business at every regularly scheduled meeting.

1. Annual meeting - OWA Fall Meeting
2. At the Women Classic Tournament
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The selection of National Team Coaches and National Team Members who are in good standing with the OWA and USA Wrestling:

Section 1: Coaches shall be selected through an application process by the Director and the members of the Council, and one appointed council member from the Coaches Committee.

a. Coaches will be chosen who have demonstrated their willingness to assist at OWWD sponsored tournaments and other sponsored OWA/USA Wrestling activities.

b. Coaches must be willing to work together to form a cohesive and positive group.

Subject to these limitations and in accord with the purpose set forth in Article II, the educational objectives of the organization are to:

a. Improve the programs in the clubs, schools, colleges and universities within the State of Oregon.

b. Assist the Oregon schools in developing their female wrestling programs.

c. Work to develop a national level tournament in the State of Oregon.

d. Develop and encourage domestic teams with competition, and further the knowledge and experience of the student participants.

 

The OWWD bylaws may be amended in the following manner:

a. Present amendment proposals, in writing, at the OWA Fall meeting.

b. A majority vote of the current attendance.

Bylaw changes can be made immediately upon a sixty percent (60%) majority vote, upon any proposal made by a person involved with the OWWD and who is in good OWA.