1.0 CONCEPT OF THE ARCHITECTS BASKETBALL UNION (A.B.U.)

The Architects Basketball Union (A.B.U.) is an organization created to provide the venue for current and registered Architects to play basketball on a regular and organized basis. It shall be non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political, and an independent organization. It shall act as the venue for continued interaction among Architects. It shall provide the next level by which former Architecture students, who were actively involved in competitive basketball among architectural schools, can continue to play competitive basketball with his colleagues in the profession.

2.0 MEMBERSHIP

2.1 Type of Members
a. Regular Members - All registered Architects with valid PRC Registration Card and current Professional Tax Receipt (PTR). Membership may be renewed by paying the Annual Dues, and upon presentation of the current PTR. Regular members have the right to vote and be voted upon.

b. Corporate Members - All duly designated (in writing) representatives of Sponsor Companies. Corporate members are not accorded the right to vote.

c. Honorary Members - Individuals, who have been accorded the Honorary membership by the Board of Directors and members of A.B.U. Honorary members are non-paying and non-voting members of the Club but can take part in its activities.

2.2 Status of Membership
a. Active Members - All Regular and Corporate members who have paid their annual dues and have participated in at least 50% of the Club’s activities.
b. Inactive Members - All Regular and Corporate members who:
1. have paid their Annual Dues but have not participated in 50% of the Club’s activities;
2. have not paid their Annual Dues.
c. Reinstatement of Status - To be retain “active” status, all Regular and Corporate members must:
1. pay (if Annual Dues have been paid) the Reinstatement Fee and start participating in the Club’s activities
2. pay Annual Dues (and penalty fee if applicable) and the Reinstatement Fee and start participating in the Club’s activities.

3.0 FEES

3.1 Membership Fee - PhP 500.00 upon Application (one time fee).
3.2 Annual Dues - PhP 300.00 to be paid in January.
3.3 Reinstatement Fee - PhP 100.00 per Reinstatement Application.
3.4 Penalty on Delayed Fee Payment - PhP 50.00 per month of delay.

4.0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

4.1 The Tenure of the Board of Directors shall be for one year in consonance with the Year of Operations. Reelection for a seat in the Board of Directors shall be a maximum of two (2) terms.

4.2 Officers and their Duties and Responsibilities
a. President - He is the titular head of the club. He shall define the vision of the Club for the current year, formulate and implement accordingly a program and budget for the activities of the Club. Therefore he shall act as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Club.

b. Vice President for Membership - He shall head the Membership Committee and shall be the second in line to succession when the current President is incapacitated. His main duties are embodied in the mandate of the Membership Committee. In addition, the VP for Membership shall perform any task that may be assigned by the President.

c. Vice President for Tournaments - He shall head the Tournament Committee and shall be the third in line to succession when the current President is incapacitated. His main duties are embodied in the mandate of the Tournament Committee. In addition, the VP for Tournaments shall perform any task that may be assigned by the President.

d. Secretary - Public Relations Officer (PRO)- He shall be responsible for keeping, and maintaining all administrative records, including the minutes of meetings. He shall inform the members of the Board of Directors of all the activities of the Club such as board meetings, assignments, etc. As Public Relations Officer, his main duties are embodied in the mandate of the External Affairs Committee. In addition, the Secretary-PRO shall agree to perform any task that may be assigned by the President.

e. Treasurer - He shall mainly be responsible in the management of the Finances of the Club. He shall be responsible in the administration of bank transactions (including the opening of the bank account), disbursement of money, and solicitation of sponsorships. In addition, the Treasurer shall perform any task that may be assigned by the President.

f. Immediate Past President - He shall be automatically the Deputy Chairman of the Membership Committee. He shall provide the continuity in the administration of the Club. In addition, Immediate Past President shall agree to perform any task that may be assigned by the President.

g. Director 1 - He shall be automatically the Deputy Chairman of the Tournament
Committee. In addition, the Director 1 shall perform any task that may be assigned by the President.

h. Director 2 (if Incumbent President was elected again) next highest vote garnered. He shall automatically assume the role of the Deputy Chairman of the Membership Committee. In addition, the Director 2 shall perform any task that may be assigned by the President.

5.0 FINANCE

The operations and activities of the Club shall be supported logistically with funds coming from:
a. Collected fees to include membership fees, annual dues, reinstatement fee, and penalty fees.
b. Company sponsorships
c. Funds derived from income generating activities such as movie premier, food sale, raffle, etc.d. Funds collected in the form (other than the Fees) of contributions, donations, etc. from the individual members.

6.0 STANDING COMMITTEES

6.1 Operations Committee - Headed by the President and composed of the members of the incumbent Board of Directors, this committee is responsible for the over-all administration of the Club’s activities. It shall include but not be limited to the disbursement and collection of funds, Administrative functions, records keeping, external affairs, etc.

6.2 Membership Committee - Headed by the Vice President for Membership and composed of the Deputy Chairman, and two (2) members (appointed by the Committee Chairman), this committee is responsible for recruiting, evaluating and recommending new members, and the management of membership status. It shall, also, be responsible for the creation of the Membership Directory, and the safekeeping of all acquired properties and equipment of the Club.

6.3 Tournament Committee - Headed by the Vice President for Tournaments and composed of the Deputy Chairman, and two (2) members (appointed by the Committee Chairman), the Tournament Committee shall be responsible for the conduct (including the drafting of the Rules) of all Tournaments of the Club. Consequently, the VP for Tournaments acts as the Games Commissioner, and is responsible for the identification, accreditation and hiring of game officials and the management of the same. In addition, the Committee shall create the Players Category and maintain an updated listing of the same.

6.4 External Affairs Committee - Headed by the Secretary and composed of two (2) members (appointed by the Committee Chairman), this Committee is responsible for Public Information and Press Releases to media practitioners as may be approved by the President.

7.0 ACTIVITIES

7.1 Year of Operations -The activities of the Club shall begin in the month of January and end in the month of December of each year until amended. At the onset (Year 2002) the regular schedule of Tournaments shall be every Saturday starting from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the FEU Gym. This schedule shall prevail until after it shall have been amended.

7.2 Tournaments
a. Regular Tournaments - It shall be composed of full - game tournaments among teams composed of ten (10) active Regular Members each randomly drawn from a pool of players. The Regular Tournaments shall be held after three (3) months of Fun Tournaments. Refer to Separate Format and Rules.

b. Fun Tournaments - It shall be composed of any or all of the following - Tatluhan Half-Courts, Apatan Half-Courts, Five -On-Five short games, Horse-Shooting, Shoot-Around, and Three-Point shooting. Refer to Separate Format and Rules.

c. Special Tournaments - It shall be composed of full - game tournaments between a team from the A.B.U. and an “outside team”. Refer to Separate Format and Rules.

d. Category of Players - Members of the Club shall be categorized either as Frontcourt and Backcourt Players. Further, the category can be expanded into Centers (No.5), Power Forwards (No.4), Small Forwards (No.3), Shooting Guards (No.2) and Point Guards (No.1). Age is another category to be considered: Oldies (from 36 years old to 50 years old) and Goodies (from 25 years old to 35 years old).

7.3 Elections
a. The Annual Elections of the Board of Directors shall be held on the second week of November of each year.

b. A Commission on Elections (COMELEC) composed of the Chairman and two (2) members will be formed. It shall be appointed by the incumbent Board of Directors to conduct the Elections. The members of the COMELEC shall be prohibited to run for a position in the Board of Directors, to cast a vote and be voted upon.

c. The mechanics of the election shall be by nomination and casting of votes through ballots.

d. Eligible to participate in this process shall be all active Regular Members of the Club. All Corporate and Honorary members shall be required to be witness to the proceedings.

e. The body shall elect seven (7) nominated Regular Members to the Board of Directors. The elected members of the Board shall then elect among themselves the President who will, subsequently, appoint the other members of the Board to their respective positions. When the incumbent President is again elected for another term, the next highest nominated member shall be included in the Board of Directors to complete the seven- member Board of Directors.

7.4 Social - It shall be composed of Awarding Ceremonies, Social Assembly and Party, Annual Christmas and Induction Ceremonies, and other social activities sanctioned by the Club.

7.5 Others - Activities that may be programmed distinctly and separately by the Incumbent Board of Directors.

INTERIM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. Arch. MANNY FERNANDO - President
2. Arch. BUTCH LAYRENA - VP Membership
3. Arch. MIKE TOMELDAN - VP Tournaments
4. Arch. ABE FIRMEZA - Secretary
5. Arch. ROGER ONG - Treasurer
6. Arch. RANDY GO - Director 1
7. Arch. FRANCIS SANTAROMANA - Director 2
8. Arch. SERGE CHUA - Auditor
9. Arch. ALBERT YU - Immediate Past President