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(Revised 2/26/07)
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this organization shall be the
Alaska High School Hall of Fame. The Alaska School
Activities Association, Inc. (ASAA) is the
sponsoring entity.
Primary sponsorship of this program shall be
approved through the Board of Directors and is
under contract with Matanuska Maid for the years
2006-08. The Association reserves the right to seek
another primary sponsor should Matanuska Maid
decline to continue as the primary sponsor.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The ASAA Board of Directors has established the
Alaska High School Hall of Fame to identify and
honor in a permanent manner those individuals who
have exhibited high ethical standards and integrity
while achieving excellence in high school athletics
and activities in the State of Alaska, and others
who have distinguished themselves by virtue of
exemplary contributions to the advancement of high
school interscholastic athletics and activities in
the state.
ARTICLE III - QUALIFICATIONS FOR
NOMINATION
Section 1. A student- athlete, student-activity
participant becomes eligible for nomination ten
(10) years following the date of his/her high
school graduation.
• A graduate of any current or former ASAA
member school is eligible for nomination. A
graduate of any diploma granting Alaskan high
school that predated ASAA's establishment in 1956
is also eligible for nomination.
• A student-athlete must have earned a
minimum of two varsity letters in one sport, one
letter in two sports, or brought recognition to the
school by his/her high school athletic or activity
accomplishments.
• An activity participant must have been a
multi-year participant in interscholastic
activities at his / her high school.
• An outstanding career as a
student-athlete / activity participant must be
followed by an exemplary life of community service
and good character which reflects credit to the
person, the school and society.
• Exemplary academic achievement shall be
considered a desirable qualification.
Section 2. A coach, activity sponsor, contest
official or school administrator becomes eligible
for nomination five (5) years after leaving high
school interscholastic service. There must be
evidence of an outstanding career in the area of
nomination and the candidate must have had a direct
and significant impact on high school athletics and
/ or activities.
Section 3. Someone other than a student-athlete
/ activity participant, coach, activity sponsor,
contest official or administrator is eligible for
nomination within the Major Contributor Category
providing he /she has made an extraordinary
contribution that results in a significant benefit
or reflects great credit to the school or to ASAA.
The Selection Committee may recognize an
organization or individual for exceptional service
by awarding the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Section 4. No more than twelve (12)
individuals will be selected annually. There is no
limit to the number of times a person may be
nominated. No member, while serving on the
Selection Committee, shall be eligible for
nomination. If the Selection Committee chooses to
give the Lifetime Achievement Award, it may be
above and beyond the limit of awards as stated
above in this section.
Section 5. Selection criteria regarding the
lapse of time prior to nomination of a candidate
may be waived by a 75 percent affirmative vote of
the Selection Committee when exceptional
circumstances warrant such a waiver. Death, illness
or the disabling injury of a candidate constitutes
examples of an exceptional circumstance.
Section 6. A quorum of the committee members is 50 percent
of the seated members at the time. Once a quorum is established, a
candidate must receive a 75 percent affirmative
vote of the Selection Committee. In the case where
more than the maximum number of individuals receive
the required 75 percent, the Selection Committee
will rank order those nominees to make the final
determination.
ARTICLE IV - SELECTION
COMMITTEE
Section 1. Candidates to be inducted into the
Alaska High School Hall of Fame will be selected by
a Selection Committee. The Committee shall be
composed of five Standing Members and eight (8)
Appointed Members. There shall be sensitivity to
the gender balance of the committee as well as
representation of the different eras of athletics
and activities.
There shall be six (6) Appointed Members, one
representing each of the six regions of the state,
and two (2) At-Large Appointed Members. Appointed
Members shall serve two-year terms on a staggered
rotation basis. During the meeting in 2007,
Appointed Members shall draw lots, with half
receiving two year terms and half receiving one
year terms. Appointed Members shall serve no more
than 2 consecutive full terms. If a vacancy occurs
before an Appointed Member's term has expired, a
new member shall be appointed to fill the unexpired
term and the time served to complete the term will
not affect the member's opportunity to subsequently
serve 2 consecutive full terms.
Standing Members shall serve indefinitely
representing four geographical areas of the state:
Southeast, Southcentral, Western/Northwestern, and
Interior. These individuals may include current or
retired coaches, school administrators,
athletic/activity directors, corporate sponsors,
contest officials or others who have made a
significant contribution to interscholastic
athletics / activities in Alaska.
The Executive Director or designee shall serve
as an ex-officio member of the Committee.
Section 2. The Executive Director will appoint
committee members with approval of the Board of
Directors and consultation with current members of
the Committee.
Section 3. The Selection Committee shall select
a chairperson each year from among its membership.
The chairperson will be responsible for setting
meeting dates and times, and for administering the
research and selection process.
ARTICLE V - NOMINATIONS
The Selection Committee shall consider all
nominees who meet the criteria for induction into
the Alaska High School Hall of Fame. Anyone may
submit nominations on an official nomination form
which is available at the ASAA office or online at
www.asaa.org. All nominations must be submitted to
the ASAA office at the address specified on the
form. Nomination deadlines will be determined by
the Committee. Only those completed nominations
received by the established deadline will be
considered by the Committee. Beginning in 2008,
unsuccessful complete applications will be carried
over for 1 year.
ARTICLE VI - INDUCTION
CEREMONY
The Executive Director shall make the
announcement of those selected for induction into
the Alaska High School Hall of Fame in a special
release to the news media and the school
community.
Nominees will be inducted at a formal ceremony
and presented with a plaque. A commemorative plaque
will be permanently displayed in the Alaska High
School Hall of Fame at the ASAA office.
Candidates selected for induction into the
Alaska High School Hall of Fame will be announced
by January 31st.
ARTICLE VII - REMOVAL
CLAUSE
Any member of the Alaska High School Hall of
Fame may be removed for unethical conduct and / or
behavior upon a 90 percent affirmative vote of a
quorum of the current Selection Committee. Any
member, or designee of a member, who is subject to removal
will be given the opportunity to submit a written statement
on his or her own behalf prior to a vote of the Committee.
ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENT
CLAUSE
These bylaws may be amended by the ASAA Board of
Directors upon a 90 percent affirmative vote of the
Selection Committee.
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