2016 2017 SEASON HANDBOOK
Table of Contents Welcome Welcome Letter from Joe Clark, Vice President of Spurs.. Page 3 Welcome Letter from the 2016-2017 Baseline Bums Officers. Page 4 2016-2017 Spurs Sports & Entertainment Staff Directory.. Page 5 2016-2017 Baseline Bums Officer Directory. Page 6 2016-2017 Baseline Bums Section Leader Directory.. Page 7 2016-2017 Baseline Bums By-Laws.. Page 8-10 2016-2017 Baseline Bums Committees. Page 11-12 Volunteer Expectations. Page 13
To the World Famous Baseline Bums: Welcome to the 44 th season of San Antonio Spurs basketball! The start of a new year is refreshing, isn t it? The 2016-17 season brings hope, excitement and change. It s an opportunity to renew friendships, catch up on Spurs talk and make a positive impact once again in our community. Last year, the membership group of more than 125 Bums contributed 3,500 service hours and raised $10,000 for charitable causes! The Baseline Bums as a united, values-based organization are strong and impactful, much like our team on the court. Your passion for the city of San Antonio and our Silver & Black is appreciated, as is your purchase of season tickets. Thank you! This year, we want to pick up where we left off All Bums sign a pledge to complete 25 hours of volunteer service in exchange for a discounted season ticket membership. Inside this book, you will find opportunities to help achieve your service commitment, as well as contact information for Officers and Section Leaders. With the continued support of AARP, we look forward to welcoming you and the rest of our Spurs Family back to the AT&T Center. Thank you again and Go Spurs Go! Sincerely, Joe Clark Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Dear Membership, On behalf of our Baseline Bums organization, we wish to extend a warm & friendly welcome to all our new & returning Bums as we get ready to tip off the new 2016-17 Spurs Season!!! We re confident that with your help and TEAM effort, we ll have all the ingredients necessary to take our organization to new heights this season. We re also counting on your active and valuable participation of providing us feedback throughout the season as we work toward a common goal of making things special, unique and most importantly FUN!!! Be sure to take advantage of the many rewarding volunteer opportunities made available to us, along with getting involved in the different committee s to help plan our upcoming Baseline Bum special events, i.e., blanket drive, winter social, picnic, raffle & spirit committees. Volunteering helps to strengthen our ties in the community and exposes you to people with common interests, resources, along with fun and fulfilling activities. Please accept our heartfelt appreciation in advance for your commitment, dedication and support of both the Spurs and Baseline Bums organization(s). NOW LET S GET READY TO MAKE SOME NOISE & SUPPORT OUR SAN ANTONIO SPURS!!! Sincerely, Bonnie Keammerer President Shirley Colyer Vice President Jeanine Samer Secretary Cynthia Yruegas Treasurer Phil Sloan Director of Volunteer Activities
Joe Clark Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service Chris Monroe, Director of Season Ticket Retention 210.444.5693 cmonroe@attcenter.com Anne-Marie Prince, Administrative Assistant 210.444.5652 aprince@attcenter.com Jessica Hotzelt, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5709 jhotzelt@attcenter.com SPURS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF Analicia Dominguez, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5593 lkruse@attcenter.com Brianna Lopez, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5480 brlopez@attcenter.com Cody Tackett, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5687 ctackett@attcenter.com Jeremy Martinez, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5684 jemartinez@attcenter.com Dani Fortinberry, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5691 dfortinberry@attcenter.com Riley Cole, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5613 rcole@attcenter.com Christy Lutz, Ticket Service Representative 210.444.5570 clutz@attcenter.com
The Baseline Bums By-Laws It is the mission of the Baseline Bums to voluntarily and enthusiastically support the San Antonio Spurs Organization on the court and in the community while applying the Spurs Values in Action. MEMBERSHIP: Ø A member in good standing will abide by the requirements set forth in the Annual Membership Agreement as presented by the Board and the Spurs Organization. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: Ø The Annual Pre-season informational meeting and Mid-term meeting will be announced at least two weeks in advance of the meetings via email, newsletter and hotline. Attendance at one of the two scheduled Annual Pre-season informational meetings is strongly encouraged. Ø If a special meeting is required, members will be notified at least one week prior to the meeting of the time, date, location and purpose of the meeting. OFFICERS: Ø Officers of the organization are responsible for the business management of the organization. Upon succession of office, officer will transfer records to his [her] successor. Ø All officers (board members) will be elected by vote of the membership. Ø Officer Positions shall include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director of Volunteer Activities. Ø Officers will be members in good standing and full season ticket holders (not a seat sharer). Ø A person running for office shall have three years of membership in good standing, or 2 years if at least one of the years was as a Section Leader. OFFICER TERM LIMITS (To become effective 2014/2015 Season): Ø All officers shall be elected for a term of two years. Ø An officer may serve no more than (4) consecutive terms (8 years) in the same position, and Ø No more than four (4) consecutive terms (8 years) in any combination of officer positions. SECTION LEADERS: Ø A member may volunteer to be a Section Leader by submitting his [her] name to the Board. Ø Section Leaders are approved by the Board. Ø A Section Leader s role is to communicate and coordinate information to Members in their appointed section areas and maintain records of members volunteer hours. Ø Each Section will have at least one Section Leader; the current Sections are 101, 127, 128A, and 128B. Ø Section Leaders will be members in good standing and full season ticket holders (not a seat sharer). BOARD MEETINGS:
Ø All business brought before the officers shall be decided by majority vote. Three members shall constitute a quorum. Ø Section Leaders have a voice with the board and can attend board meetings, but will not have a vote for board decisions. Ø Board meeting minutes will be published and made available to the membership. Ø Organization financials will be made available to any member upon request. Ø Any member may request through their Section Leader to be added to a Board meeting agenda. NOMINATIONS and ELECTIONS: Ø President, Director of Volunteer Activities, and Treasurer are elected in even numbered years. Vice- President and Secretary are elected in odd-numbered years. Ø Officer nominations are made during January and February of Election year (Officer Nominees have the right to decline the nomination). Ø Election ballots will be distributed within the first two weeks of March, to be returned to Section Leaders by the last home game in March. Ø Ballots will be counted and recorded independently by a representative of the Spurs organization and at least one officer who is not under consideration for re-election. Ø The Officers assume their duties on the first day of July of the term period. Ø A Baseline Bum may not hold two offices concurrently or run for two offices simultaneously. Ø An officer serving an unexpired term who desires to accept a nomination for the current election must resign his [her] current office effective the first day of July. The vacated office will be added to the current election for the unexpired portion of the term. If no nomination is accepted for the shortened term, the remaining Officers can appoint someone to fill the vacated position. VOTING: Ø Elections and issues put to vote will be decided by simple majority of membership votes cast. Ø Each member in good standing shall have one vote regardless of the number of seats in his/her account COMMITTEES: Ø Committees will be established by the Board as need arises, with Members given notice and an opportunity to volunteer to serve. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL / TERMINATION: Ø Annual Membership renewal is based on fulfilling the requirements set forth by the By-Laws, Membership Agreement, and Member conduct. Ø Conduct deemed inappropriate may result in termination from the Baseline Bums Organization. Ø Termination of membership shall be considered on a case by case basis, and requires the vote of 3 officers or at the discretion of the Spurs organization. Ø A member must be notified in writing 10 days prior to the vote on the proposed termination. DISSOLUTION:
Ø Upon dissolution of this organization, all of its assets remaining after payment of all costs and expenses of such dissolution shall be distributed to charity, and none of the assets will be distributed to any member or officer of this organization. AMENDMENTS: Ø Any member may propose amendments to By-laws. Any proposed amendment shall be presented in writing to the Board or Section Leader. Ø The Board will provide, in writing to the membership, the proposed amendments at least 10 days prior to the vote. Ø Amendments will only be discussed and voted on at the mid-season meetings and/or by special meeting as and if needed. Ø A simple majority of votes cast is required for an amendment to pass. BE LOUD BE PROUD WE ARE THE BASELINE BUMS
2016-2017 Baseline Bums Committee Information Blanket Drive Committee Date To Be Determined Phil Sloan Chair Nena Rhynes- Brown Co-Chair This Committee will be in charge of collecting donations for our annual Blanket Drive. Donations will include NEW twin size blankets, NEW twin size sheet sets, powdered baby formula, diapers and either new or gently used jackets or coats to be distributed to various charitable organizations. This committee will also be responsible for acquiring a mid size trailer, storage room and drop-off sites for our donations. We generally also have Santa join us during our main event and delivery phase(s) so we ll be looking for a Santa volunteer. This event has generated fabulous publicity for the Spurs Baseline Bums as more and more Spurs fans count on making a donation to this philanthropic event. Winter Social Committee Date To Be Determined Jeanine Samer Chair Brenda Flores Co-Chair This Committee will be responsible for scouting venues and assisting with planning the Winter Social for the 2016-17 Spurs Season. You can earn a maximum of 5 Volunteer Hours for participating in this committee. This Committee will consist of up to 10 Baseline Bums. Please help the Baseline Bums plan for a most festive Winter Event!!!! Each Bum may select up to 3 Committees to work on for the 2016-17 Spurs Season. You can list your selection(s) on the bottom of the Membership Agreement Form. You will turn your Membership Agreement Form into your Section Leader at the Pre-Season Meeting.
Raffle Committee Date - To Be Determined Cynthia Yruegus Chair Sandra & Howard Gravely Co-Chair This Committee is responsible for our Annual Bums Raffle. You can earn up to 5 Volunteer Hours for participating in planning meetings for this very important committee. This Committee will consist of up to 10 Baseline Bums. The Raffle is a big fundraising event and all proceeds are donated to very worthwhile causes. Each Bum may select up to 3 Committees to work on for the 2016-17 Spurs Season. You can list your selection(s) on the bottom of the Membership Agreement Form. You will turn your Membership Agreement Form into your Section Leader at the Pre-Season Meeting.
Picnic Committee Sunday, March 26, 2017 Shirley Colyer Chair Betty Ann Rosales Co-Chair This Committee will be responsible for planning the Bums Picnic for the 2016-17 Spurs Season. You can receive up to 5 Volunteer Hours for participating in planning meetings for this Committee. This Committee will consist of up to 10 Baseline Bums. Please help the Baseline Bums plan a terrific Picnic, with prizes, games, food and fun!!!! SPIRIT COMMITTEE The Spurs Baseline Bums Spirit Committee needs your support. We re looking for high energy, high spirited, enthusiastic Bums to help PUMP UP THE VOLUME within all sections to help promote FUN, ENERGY & TEAM SPIRIT. There is no limit on the number of Bums who wish to join this committee. The goal of this committee is to help brainstorm and come up with fun innovative ideas on getting ALL Sections to participate in Bum spirit theme events, encourage Bums to help cheer, get Bums on their feet, come alive and make some noise. Up to 5 volunteer hours will be awarded for the planning meetings only. Each Bum may select up to 3 Committees to work on for the 2016-17 Spurs Season. You can list your selection(s) on the bottom of the Membership Agreement Form. You will turn your Membership Agreement Form into your Section Leader at the Pre-Season Meeting.
SPURS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS Be professional and courteous. Remember our guests, as well as SS&E, are our bosses when volunteering Remember to smile and say Thank You as our guests/fans enter and leave each event. We want their FAN experience to be the best by being the ultimate professional Remember the ten feet rule. (Say Hello, and How may I help you ) to guests/fans who are 10 feet or closer to you.) Never say I don t know Never give excuses Never argue with guests. When working door events it is 1 door handout per fan, per ticket Always arrive ON TIME and remember to check in/out with designated Officer/SL to ensure you receive service hour credit Consumption of ANY alcoholic beverage while on duty is STRICTLY PROHIBITED No Smoking Breaks No Cell Phone Use No Ear Phones or Music Listening Devices will be permitted while on duty Serve guests, and then eat. As volunteers, we need to make sure that all guests are seated and happy before we are seated and happy. 10
EVENT CHECK-IN/OUT PROCEDURE Report time will be given before the event. However, report times may vary, especially in relation to game day handouts. Director of Volunteers will email you with the exact details for each event. Only confirmed Bums will be allowed early access into the AT&T Center ALL volunteers are REQUIRED to enter via designated door ONLY & not through any other entry. Upon arrival at the event venue, please check-in with the designated point-of-contact. Volunteers must remain at designated work station once you sign in Volunteers must remain at the event until the event is completed and the venue is clear. The Event Director or designated Officer/SL will release all volunteers. 10