By-Laws

The name of the organization shall be the Cornell Men’s Soccer Alumni Association (“Association”).

The purpose of the Association is to support, encourage and promote the Cornell men’s soccer team at Cornell University. Through financial and other means, the Association assists Cornell University in creating an environment where the men’s soccer team can compete at the highest levels and student-athletes’ lives may be enriched in accordance with the mission and goals of Cornell University and the Athletic Department.

The Cornell University Athletic Department has the sole authority to grant the Association permission to operate pursuant to these bylaws and Cornell University policies and procedures. The Cornell Men’s Soccer Alumni Association and its members will abide by all Cornell University, NCAA, ECAC and Ivy League rules in their conduct and disbursements of funds. All decisions of the Association, including disbursement of funds, are subject to review and Cornell University may nullify any decisions that are deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with the mission, policies, principles, or rules of Cornell University, the Department of Athletics and Physical Education, the NCAA, the ECAC or the Ivy League.

A. Eligibility

Membership is open to friends and supporters of Cornell men’s soccer and all alumni who participated in Cornell men’s soccer.

B. Active Members

Individuals who have contributed to Cornell men’s soccer or the Cornell Men’s Soccer Alumni Association during the Cornell fiscal year in which their contribution is received. The Cornell fiscal year extends from July 1 to June 30.

C. Disassociation

Any member who violates Cornell University, NCAA, ECAC, or Ivy League rules shall be disassociated from the Association.

These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Active Members present at any Annual Meeting or Special Meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been provided to all members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. All amendments must be approved by the Cornell University Athletic Department prior to taking effect.

In the event of dissolution of the Association, all assets shall be distributed to Cornell University for the benefit of the men’s soccer program, or to another organization qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as determined by the Board of Directors and approved by Cornell University.