Nebraska High School Bowling Federation

The purpose of the Nebraska High School Bowling Federation will be to provide high school students with an opportunity to experience the spirit of team competition and community pride while participating in a sport they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.

A team-bowling program, available to both girls and boys, will bridge barriers of size, age, and race, providing opportunities for young people who choose not, or may not be able to compete in, other sports. Bowling is a unique sport, providing its participants with unique challenges and test of skill.

Name of Organization

The name of the organization shall be the Nebraska High School Bowling Federation (NHSBF).

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall be composed of the Commissioner, three Bowling Proprietors (BPAA or non-BPAA), and two coaches from the Nebraska High School Bowling Federation. The Board of Directors shall meet the minimum of twice per year, once before the start of the bowling season, and once at the conclusion of the bowling season. The Board of Directors shall, at least once per year, review policies and procedures, re-evaluate and/or recalculate allowances (lineage, transportation, etc.) and audit financial records.  The Board of Directors will be appointed by the Commissioner.

Commissioner

The Commissioner of the Nebraska High School Bowling Federation will be the current chairman of the Nebraska Bowling Proprietors High School Committee.  If no standing committee, the Commissioner will be appointed by the Nebraska Bowling Proprietors Association President. The Commissioner's responsibilities include but are not limited to coordination of personnel, management policies and procedures, maintenance of the program, and assistance in settlement of problems and disputes that may arise.

The Commissioner will also be responsible for the coordination and communication with School Boards and Associations that will be involved in the Nebraska High School Bowling Federation. These responsibilities shall also be of the Commissioner to sanction the High School Bowling Federation in accordance with NSAA (Nebraska School Activities Association) and DOE (Department of Education) guidelines.

Finances
The bowling federation will incur all financial obligations in the operation of the program. Costs and expenses will include but are not limited to:
    1. Bowling lineage fee for district and state events.
    2. Trophies and Awards
    3. Secretarial and record keeping costs
    4. Scholarship awards
There shall be limited monetary expense incurred by any school or school district participating in the Nebraska High School Bowling Federation until such time as the schools adopt the program.


Amendments

An amendment must be brought before the Nebraska High School Bowling Federation's Advisory Committee at one of its regularly scheduled meetings. Any amendment, if passed, will take effect at a time designated by the committee. An amendment must receive a majority affirmative vote from all member of the Advisory Committee in order to be passed. Roberts's rules of order will be followed.  During the first five years of operation, the NHSBF founders will have the power to waive such requirements deemed necessary to help develop the organization.