Constitution of the Pennsylvania State Chess Federation

Article I - Name

The name of this organization shall be the Pennsylvania State Chess Federation (PSCF).

Article II - Purpose

The purpose of the PSCF is to promote chess on all levels in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This is accomplished by tournaments and the dissemination of information through the PSCF’s publication(s), and by any other means deemed advisable. The PSCF is committed to improving chess at the scholastic level.

Article III - Membership

Membership shall be open to any chess player upon payment of dues as established by the By-Laws of this Constitution. Clubs, organizations, and computer programs may also become members by payment of dues as established.

Article IV - Officers

Section A - Elected Officers

1. The Elected Officers, along with their duties are as follows:

   • President: Ensure smooth operation of the PSCF, preside over the Annual Membership Meeting, represent the PSCF in dealings with the USCF, disseminate information to the members via the PSCF publication(s), name an official slate of nominees for USCF Delegate and Alternate Delegate positions, appoint any necessary committee chairmen/officers, and assume any other duties as needed.

   • Vice-President(s): Preside over the Annual Membership Meeting in the absence of the President, succeed to the President's office should a vacancy occur, assume whatever other responsibilities are assigned.

   • Secretary: Take minutes at the Annual Membership Meeting, succeed to Vice-President's office if necessary.

   • Treasurer: Manage the fiscal matters of the PSCF.

   • Scholastic Coordinator(s): Manage the scholastic activities of the PSCF.

2. Term of office shall be two years, with election in even-numbered years at the Annual Membership Meeting.

3. An officer may succeed him/herself if so elected.

Section B - Appointed Officers

1. The President shall appoint any officers necessary.

2. Terms of such appointees shall be at the President's discretion.

3. Such officers are representatives of the PSCF.

4. Such officers are part of the Executive Board and shall have votes in all matters.

Article V - Meetings

The Annual Membership Meeting shall be held during the time allotted for the State Championships. It shall not be scheduled during a playing time. Admission shall be by PSCF Membership Card.

Article VI - Executive Board

1. The Executive Board shall consist of the Elected and appointed officers.

2. The Executive Board shall recommend actions to the members present at the Annual Membership Meeting.

3. The Executive Board shall meet at times scheduled by the President. A quorum shall be three members.

Article VII - Committees

The President shall establish any necessary committees and appoint their chairmen.

Article VIII - Disbandment

Should the PSCF be disbanded, its assets shall be converted to cash and donated to Chess In Schools or the USCF Charitable Trust, in order to insure that educational goals will continue to be met.

Article IX - Parliamentary Authority

Except where otherwise indicated by this Constitution or any By-laws, Robert’s Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary authority of the PSCF.

Article X - Amendments

1. This Constitution may be amended by a 2/3 vote of those present at a Membership meeting or by a 2/3 vote of all PSCF members in a mail vote.

2. By-Laws may be added or amended by a majority of those present at a Membership meeting.