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International Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do Federation
CONSTITUTION
Constitution adopted in congress,
as mutually agreed at the eleventh annual Edmonton City Championship on October 24 and 25, 2003 in St. Albert,
Alberta, Canada.
Revised and amended as agreed
upon by a majority in attendance at the AGM in Las Vegas Nevada on July 22, 2005.
Amended August 2007.
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Mission Statement
The International Ch'ang-Hon
Taekwon Do Federation dedicates itself to teaching and practising the principles of the "Ch'ang-Hon"
style of Taekwon- Do in order to enhance the lives of its members by giving back to the Taekwon-Do community and
ensuring the success of its members. Through the execution of standardized martial art techniques, business practices
and support systems, the ICTF seeks to create a legendary organization built on the principles bestowed to us by
the true pioneers of Taekwon Do.
INTERNATIONAL CH'ANG-HON TAEKWON-DO
FEDERATION
CONSTITUTION
Preamble
"We, the undersigned masters and devoted practitioners of this world, in order to form a more perfect world
of Taekwon-Do, establish excellence, insure proficiency, provide knowledge, promote mastery, and secure for posterity
this martial art, do ordain and establish this INTERNATIONAL CH'ANG-HON TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION."
Article I.
The Corporate Seal
1.1 The seal, an impression whereof is stamped in the heading
margin, hereof, shall be the seal of the corporation.
Article II.
Title, Composition, Legal Domicile, and Operations
2.1 The title of this organization is the "International
Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do Federation". The abbreviation of the title is ICTF.
2.2 The legal entity comprising this federation will be
a Non-Profit Corporation under the statutes of State of Nevada USA. Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation pursuant
to NRS 82 as per Secretary of State of Nevada and as filed with USA Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)
(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
2.3 The current legal domicile of the ICTF is:
12122 S.W. 131 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33186 USA
2.4 The ICTF will operate internationally.
Article III.
Official Languages
3.1 At all Congress meetings each Member may speak in his
own language with translations being made into English and Korean. The Korean language will be used with regard
to technical terminology.
3.2 Rules and regulations, meeting minutes, records, reports,
and all other written communication will be in English. Korean and other languages translations will be available
if required.
3.3 In all cases of any divergence in interpretation of
language understanding in text form the English version will take precedence.
Article IV.
Objectives
4.1 At the membership level the federation seeks to:
(a) Promote and encourage the physical, moral, and character
integrity of each of its members.
(b) Teach the skills, techniques, and theories of Ch'ang-Hon
Taekwon-Do system for the overall betterment of the individual.
(c) Foster respect and goodwill between its members and
towards all others whether on a personal, community, national, or international level.
(d) Foster a more peaceful and harmonious world community
through its teachings.
(e) Follow and practice democratic principles.
4.2 At the organizational level the federation seeks to:
(a) Enhance the value of the Ch'ang-Hon Taekwon-Do system
by developing and standardizing techniques and theory.
(b) Standardize tournament competition rules.
(c) Establish training centers and courses for certifications.
(d) Establish an ICTF Headquarter and Global Center.
(e) Plan, sponsor, coordinate, and host national and international
events. Sanction and approve all events.
(f) Recognize, encourage, and assist affiliated organizations
and members, by providing services and guidance.
(g) Recruit and enroll new members.
(h) Participate in a variety of active and passive investment
opportunities.
(i) Provide assistance such as a discount group plan and
support to all qualified members in the form of "free will participation" in the following financial
and benefit vehicles:
(1) open
Article V.
Means
5.1 The objectives of the ICTF shall be obtained by the idealistic and material means.
5.2 The idealistic means will be achieved by: lectures, meetings, courses, contests and championships and by exchange
of experience between members.
5.3 The material means shall be raised through various forms of media and communications as approved by executive
committee.
5.4 Additional means shall be derived from distribution and sale of various items and services, donations, and
licensing agreements.
Article VI.
Membership
6.1 The aggregate membership of the ICTF shall be unlimited.
6.2 Members of the ICTF will be known as "Affiliated
Members."
6.2.1 Affiliated members must pay a basic fee to be a member
in good standing which must be renewed annually.
6.2.2 At the AGM each affiliated member will have one vote
6.3 For the purposes of administering any international
event, the approval must come from Executive Committee.
6.4 A voting member will be an Affiliated Member as defined
in paragraph 6.2 and/or as accepted by the executive committee.
6.5 A National Group is an organized group of affiliated
members designed for the purpose of processing ICTF paperwork and providing structured events and other items to
the members who belong to that group.
6.5.1 The ICTF Executive Committee will set out criteria
that defines how a National Group can be formed.
6.6 There can be more than one National Group in ay country
as approved by the ICTF Executive Committee.
6.7 Each National group will elect a representative to be
a member of that countries Coordinating Council.
6.7.1 Each Coordinating Council will have one or more people
join the ICTF committees to serve as representative for their country to influence the committee towards their
countries needs.
6.8 A Coordinating Council can be formed in each country.
A Coordinating Council is designed to act as the liason between multiple National Groups. The Coordinating Council
must elect a person or persons from the aggregate membership of the ICTF in their country to vote at the AGM.
Article VII.
Application for Membership
7.1 Any person may apply for admission to the ICTF. An
application is to be submitted for review and acceptance by the ICTF Membership Committee.
7.2 The applicant will be advised by the Secretary General
of admission to the ICTF.
Article VIII.
Termination of Membership
8.1 The membership terminates due to the loss of legal
status in the jurisdiction where the Affiliated Member resides either by death, voluntary withdrawal, or expulsion.
The notice of withdrawal must be in writing addressed to the ICTF Executive Committee. Upon receipt of the notification
the membership is terminated immediately. A member may be expelled by the Executive Committee upon completion of
due process.
Article IX.
Rights and Obligations of Members
9.1 In accordance with the statutes, the Affiliated Members
are entitled to participate in all events of the ICTF and to make use of its facilities.
9.2 All members must observe all rules and regulations of the ICTF. Additionally, each school should exhibit the certificate and the flag of the ICTF at its primary location.
9.3 The Affiliated Members are obliged to promote the interests
of the ICTF as best possible so to avoid compromising the reputation and objectives of the ICTF. Affiliated Members
are required to observe the statutes of the ICTF and decisions of the ICTF's organs and are obliged to make punctual
annual payment of their registration fees and membership fees in the amount determined by the Executive Board.
In case of a withdrawal or expulsion of an Affiliated Member, same is obliged to pay the membership fee and satisfy
all other prorated financial obligations which such Affiliated Member had accrued to then.
9.4 The acquisition of the black belt ranking and higher,
to be valid, requires certification from ICTF.
Article X.
Meeting of Members
10.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members of
the ICTF is the final arbiter in all questions concerning the resolution of the rules and regulations. All meetings will be conducted according to Roberts Rule of Order.
10.2 The AGM will be held within 90 days after the end of
the ICTF's fiscal year. Executive Committee shall determine the location of such meeting.
10.3 At every AGM in addition to any other business that
may be transacted, the reports of the executive committee, financial statement and the report of the auditors shall
be presented and auditors appointed for the ensuing fiscal year.
10.4 Sixty (60) days written notice shall be given to each
voting member of AGM. Notice of any meeting where special business will be transacted shall contain sufficient
information to permit the member to form a reasoned judgment on the decision to be taken. Notice of each AGM must
remind the members of the right to vote by proxy.
10.5 Each voting member present at a meeting shall have the
right to exercise one vote and one proxy vote. Only a maximum of 2 votes per member groups, or if groups of member schools, or if groups of individual members belonging to those schools, will be allowed when voting at the AGM and only to elect for Executive positions when their term expires. For all other issues there will be one vote per affiliated member, as usual.
10.6 A member may, by means of a written proxy, appoint a proxy delegate to attend and act at a specific meeting of members, in the manner and to the extent authorized by the proxy. A proxy holder must be a voting member of the ICTF and in good standing. A proxy vote might also be assigned to the Executive Committee.
10.6 The AGM will take place annually.
10.7 Any special meetings will take place upon written request
of at least 1/3rd of the voting members. Executive Committee shall decide meeting location.
10.8 A A written invitation must be sent to the members of the Executive Committee for AGM and/or special, meetings 4 weeks in advance. Notice of a meeting will be accompanied by the “Meeting Agenda” to be put before the meeting. Failure to include any item will not prevent action from being valid if the chairman of the meeting permits it to be proposed without notice.
10.9 All voting members of the ICTF that are in good standing
are entitled to participate at the AGM.
10.10 A quorum for the AGM will be formed when not less than
10% or more of the affiliated countries are present.
10.11 In case of absentia the chair at AGM will be chosen in the following descending order: President, Exec. Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary General. If none are available and if the Executive Committee wishes, then the meeting can elect one of its representatives to be Chairman.
10.12 All votes shall be by "Ballot" unless determined
otherwise by the Executive Committee.
10.13 The majority is stated as 50% + 1 vote. If there is
a "tie" in the amount of total votes the Chairman has the authority to cast the deciding vote. Providing
he initially did not cast his vote to cause a "tie."
Article XI
Management
11.1 The ICTF shall operate through Directors' Meetings,
Committee Meetings and AGMs. The various Committees may be as follows:
1. Executive Committee
2. Promotion Committee
3. Technical Committee
4. Tournament/Umpire Committee
5. Marketing Committee
6. Ethics/Disciplinary Committee
7. Advisory Committee
8. Membership Committee
9. Wellness Committee
10. Communication Committee
11. Historical Committee
Article XII
Executive Committee
12.1 The Executive Committee will be composed of the President, Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary General, past President and all the Committee chairs. Other Board Members can be added at the discretion of the Executive Committee as ratified by the vote at next AGM.
12.1.1 The position of past President will also be a member
of the Executive Committee. The job of the past President is to assist and advise the current President.
12.2 The President will appoint the Advisory Committee. They
are to advise the President, but hold no voting power within the Executive Committee.
12.3 The Executive Committee will be nominated and elected by the voting members at AGM, except for committee chairs. The term of office for President and Exec. Vice President will be for two (2) years commencing with the date of his appointment to that office. The term of office for Secretary General and Treasurer will be for two (2) years from date of appointment. The Vice President position as appointed by the Executive Committee shall hold office for a term of two (2) years from date of appointment. Except for Committee Chairs, the terms of office for the Executive Committee members may be extended for another two (2) year period from the date of expiration as first nominated and elected by the voting members at the AGM.
12.4 In case of a vacancy, the Executive Committee may co-opt
a director to fill a casual vacancy on the board. However, a new person so co-opted will serve only until the AGM
elects a new director. The regular meeting of the Executive Committee will be called once a year by the President.
A special meeting of the Executive Committee may be summoned at any time upon request of not less than one-third
(1/3rd) of the Executive Committee members or alternatively when the President deems it to be urgent.
12.5 Adoption of a resolution requires a simple 50% +1vote
to constitute a majority of the votes cast. If votes of all except the President are equally divided then the President
will cast the deciding vote. The President will be Chairman and in his absence the Executive Vice President. If
neither are present, then chairmanship will be provided by the Treasurer and then the Secretary General. The current
chair of any meeting can assign their chairmanship to whomever they please.
12.6 A Quorum for the Executive Committee meeting shall be majority of the members in attendance who are on the Executive Committee.
12.7 Any officer can be elected to the same office more than two consecutive
times.
Article XIII.
Duties of the Executive Committee
13.1 The Executive Committee is responsible for the management
of the ICTF; it is in charge of routine business. It is in charge of all duties, which have not been delegated
to one of the committees of the ICTF according to the statutes. Its operation contains the following matters:
(a) Composition of the closing of accounts.
(b) Administration of the Federation's means.
(c) Summoning of regular and special meetings
(d) Implementation of the resolutions decided at any duly
sanctioned meeting.
(e) Disciplinary actions to members, as well as decisions
for sanctions in case of breaching the statutes, and the award of certificates.
(f) Affiliation and expulsion of members, provisionally
pending confirmation at the next AGM.
(g) Ratification of international competition rules as
determined by the Tournament Committee.
(h) The Executive Committee my appoint an honorary position
at their discretion..
(i) Responsibility for management and administration of
the ICTF's assets and liabilities.
(j) Determination and approval of compensation payments/fees
for work carried out for and on behalf of the ICTF by its officers and members. The individual in question is liable
for any taxes and insurance liabilities that may ensue as a consequence of such payments.
(k) Sanction reimbursements on behalf of the ICTF for all
expenses reasonably arrived on its behalf by the Executive Committee members.
(l) In general, for the preparation of Executive Committee
meetings, The Executive Committee, while retaining its responsibility therefor, may delegate power and authority
to officers and Committees and others associated within the ICTF for routine operational matters.
Article XIV.
(Officers)
14.1 The officers of the ICTF shall be a President, Executive
Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary General, and any such other officers as the Executive Committee might determine
by resolution. The same person may hold a maximum of any two offices.
14.2 Officers shall be elected at the AGM as per Article
XII.
14.3 The officers of the corporation shall hold office as
per Article XII., from the date of election (or appointment) until their successors are elected (or appointed)
in their stead. Officers can be subject to removal in accordance with Article 15.1.
Article XV.
Duties of Officers
15.1 All officers shall be Executive Committee members of
ICTF and they shall cease to be officers if they cease to be Executive Committee members or if they are removed
by a 2/3 majority of voting members of the duly sanctioned meeting.
15.2 The President is the chairman of the Executive Committee.
The President is responsible for the Committee in carrying out its duties of overseeing ICTF activities. The President
is the official spokesman of ICTF organization. The President is the chief executive officer (CEO) of ICTF. The
President may call any meeting at any time without the approval of the Executive Committee. The President shall
be invited to international events at the expense of the event.
15.3 In the absence of the President the Executive Vice
President shall assume the duties of the President. In case of permanent incapacity of the President, the Executive
Vice President will retain the position of President until the next AGM when an election will take place. The Executive
Vice President will work with the President in implementation of designated tasks as assigned by the President.
Additionally Executive Vice President will act as liaison between various Committees and Executive Committee and
is responsible for the communication between committee chairs and as such report to the President.
15.4 The Secretary General will keep a record of the meetings of the Executive Committee, issue notices, oversee or process applications and issue certificates and oversee or perform other administration duties of the office or as assigned by the President or by-laws.
15.5 The Treasurer shall have custody of the funds and securities
of ICTF. The Treasurer shall keep full and accurate accounts of all assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses
of ICTF. The Treasurer shall deposit all monies, securities and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit
of ICTF in such chartered Bank or trust company, or, in the case of securities, in such registered dealer in securities
as may be designated by the Executive Committee from time to time. He shall disburse the funds of ICTF as may be
directed by proper authority, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the President
and Executive Committee members at the AGM, or whenever they might require it, an accounting of all the transactions
and a statement of the financial position of ICTF. The ICTF seal shall be held in trust by the Treasurer.
15.6 The Executive Vice President, Secretary General or
Treasurer are entitled on a written notice to the President to call for a special meeting. The Executive Committee
is to choose place and time of such meeting.
15.7 The minutes of the Executive Committee shall not be
available to the general membership of ICTF, but shall be available to the Executive Committee members, each of
who shall receive a copy of such minutes.
Article XVI.
Auditor
16.1 The members of Executive Committee shall at each AGM appoint an auditor to audit the accounts of ICTF and
to hold the office until the next AGM. From time to time the Executive Committee has the option to fill any casual
vacancy in the office of the auditor. The payments for auditing services shall be fixed and approved by the Executive
Committee.
Article XVII.
Committees
17.1 The standing Committees of the ICTF, whose chairmen
are appointed by the members of the committee are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors unless otherwise
provided herein. The Committee chairmen shall report to the President or Executive Vice President if designated
by the President.
Committees will be as follows, but not limited to:
1. Executive Committee
2. Promotion Committee
3. Technical Committee
4. Tournament/Umpire Committee
5. Marketing Committee
6. Ethics/Disciplinary Committee
7. Advisory Committee
8. Membership Committee
9. Wellness Committee
10. Communications Committee
11. Historical Committee
17.1.1 Executive Committee: The Executive Committee shall
manage the operations of ICTF. The committee shall be composed of officers (President, Executive Vice President,
Secretary General and Treasurer) and chairs of all other committees.
17.1.2 Promotion Committee: Responsible for establishing minimum
promotional requirements, standards.
17.1.3 Technical Committee: Must be familiar with the encyclopedia
of Tae Kwon Do as written by General Choi Hong Hi, as well as all appropriate manuals.
17.1.4 Tournament/Umpire Committee: Responsible for tournament
rules and regulations as defined by tournament manual.
17.1.5 Marketing Committee: Responsible for expansion of the
ICTF's cash flow and assets. Must review and study the financial and marketing opportunities.
17.1.6 Ethics/Disciplinary Committee: Responsible for monitoring
and implementation of ethics. Review and resolve grievances and apply disciplinary actions.
17.1.7 Advisory Committee: This committee is made up from
any person as appointed by the President. Their duty is to advise the President and safeguard the well being of
the ICTF.
17.1.8 Membership Committee: Responsible for reviewing and
approving new membership requests.
17.1.9 Wellness Committee: Responsible for the wellness of
the membership.
17.1.10 Communications Committee: Responsible for information,
media and methods of communication.
17.1.11 Historical Committee: Responsible for compiling and maintaining ICTF and Ch’ang Hon, historical events
Article XVIII.
Dissolution of the Federation
18.1 This organization may be dissolved after the dissolution
has been approved by the Executive Committee and by a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the Voting Members at a AGM called
for this purpose.
18.2 Notice of a vote on dissolution must be forwarded to
all Voting Members at least ninety (90) days before the vote is taken.
18.3 The AGM will decide about the ICTF means if any such
exist. In special cases a liquidator may be called to decide how to distribute the means left after covering all
expenses.
18.4 The means shall be distributed to a successor organization
having substantially the same or similar charitable purposes as this ICTF.
Article XIX.
Amendment of Corporate By-Laws
19.1 The corporate By-Laws of ICTF may be repealed or amended
by by-law enacted by a majority of the members at a meeting of the Executive Committee and sanctioned by an affirmative
vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members at a meeting duly called for the purpose of considering the said
by-law, provided that the enactment, repeal or amendment of such by-law shall not be enforced or acted upon until
the approval of the Secretary of State of Nevada for Consumer and Corporate Affairs has been obtained.
Article XX.
Execution of Documents
20.1 Contracts, documents or any instruments in writing
requiring the signature of ICTF, shall be signed by any two officers and all contracts, documents and instruments
in writing so signed shall be binding upon ICTF without any further authorization or formality. The Executive Committee
shall have power from time to time by resolution to appoint an officer or officers on behalf of ICTF to sign specific
contracts, documents and instruments in writing. The Executive Committee may give ICTF power of attorney to any
registered dealer in securities for the purposes of the transferring of and dealing with any stocks, bonds, and
other securities on ICTF's behalf. The seal of ICTF when required may be affixed to contracts, documents and instruments
in writing signed as aforesaid or by any officer or officers appointed by resolution of the Executive Committee.
20.2 Disbursement of ICTF funds exceeding US $ 2,000.00 must be approved by the majority of the Executive Committee and signed off by any two officers either in person, or by the use of any electronic means necessary to expedite the disbursement.
Article XXI.
Miscellaneous
21.1 Any person who has acquired a 6th dan (black belt)
or higher may apply for the qualification of technical TKD instructor of ICTF.
21.2 Members may belong to organizations other than the
ICTF provided they conform to ICTF rules and regulations at all events sponsored and/or sanctioned by the ICTF.
21.3 All meetings of the ICTF when face-to-face meetings
are not practical may be conducted by electronic means.
21.4 Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and forwarded
to the Secretary General for dissemination to interested parties.
21.5 Each Voting Member, as the case may be, agrees to be
bound to any decisions made by the ICTF. In the event of a dispute, all legal rights to trademarks, logo's, design,
intellectual property of any kind, including copyrights, are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of
the ICTF.
21.6 The Voting Members and/or National Groups agree to
advise the ICTF of any improper use of intellectual property belonging to the ICTF in their respective national
territories, and where necessary, participate in the prosecution of same. All affiliated members agree that the
intellectual property of the ICTF represents great value to the ICTF and must be protected. Monetary compensation
is insufficient to compensate the ICTF for damages and accordingly, the ICTF may claim injunctive relief against
any offending party should legal action become necessary.
21.7 The organization can create a policy manual that will
interpret, expand and define items laid out in the Constitution. The manual will be reviewed, approved and/or modified
annually at the AGM.
Constitution amended on October 25th, 2003 in Edmonton, Canada
at the meeting of the 1st Congress
Ratified Constitution approved and accepted by the signatories present.
Grandmaster Kong, Young IL
Grandmaster Son, Myung Soo
Master Kim, Mu Won
Master Mel Steiner
Master Joe Cariari
Mrs. Nancy Stanley
Mr. Craig Stanley
Mr. Emil Ropac
Ms. Cathy Settineri
Mrs. Dawn Woolsey
Mr. John Warnke
Mr. Alan Passmore
Mr. Brian Napier
Mr. Michael Barker
Mr. Donald Stacey
Mr. Aaron Fruitstone
Mr. Bobby Scott
Mr. Phil Mageau
Mr. David MacEachran
Mr. David Rohde
Revised as agreed upon by a majority in attendance at the AGM in Las Vegas Nevada on July 22, 2005.
Amended October 2007.
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