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The Northern Indiana Kazoo Club Conference International Magic Indiana National Akazoo Journey (NIKCCI MINAJ) is an assemblage of kazoo clubs from high schools in LaPorte County, Indiana and St. Joseph County, Indiana. The more referred to name is the Northern Indiana Kazoo Club Conference (NIKCC).

History

The precursor to the NIKCC was the New Prairie Kazoo Club. The group was formed in 2017 after a student was given the idea by her math teacher to start a kazoo club after bringing over twenty kazoos to class repeatedly.^[1] Their first performance was during the High School band winter concert where they played "Silent Night." Little more was done that year. In 2018, there was a surge in membership with thirteen members. They prepared the song "Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen song)" for the High School Fall band concert.

Wanting to spread the art of kazooing, it was proposed on October 29, 2018 that there should be a Conference for kazoo clubs of Northern Indiana. On November 2, the Constitution was ratified by the New Prairie High School, establishing the first kazoo conference in the world.

Structure

The original New Prairie Kazoo Club was lead by a dictator, but out of fear that the public would have a negative impression of the organization. The new title of Head Honcho was given to the leader of each member kazoo club. Kanop was the term given to the leader of the NIKCC and is the Head Honcho of their own kazoo club.

Sponsorship of a school staff member is necessary for the kazoo club to be admitted to the NIKCC. The sponsor of the Kanop's club is given the title of Head Sponsor and steps in during disputes and the amendment process. The only power required of a sponsor is treasurer for their club, it is up to the Head Honcho to grant more powers to their sponsor.

The NIKCC is open to any high school kazoo clubs in LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties in Indiana. Only one club per high school is allowed to enter the NIKCC. The following high schools are eligible for membership:

New Prairie's Kazoo Club was the first head kazoo club, the Kanop and Head Sponsor's club. After a Kanop graduates high school, the title of Kanop is granted to the Head Honcho of another club.

Constitution^[2]

We the people of Northern Indiana, in order to spread the joy and art of Kazooing, establish this Constitution for the Northern Indiana Kazoo Club Conference International Magic Indiana National Akazoo Journey.

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Northern Indiana Kazoo Club Conference International Magic Indiana National Akazoo Journey hereafter referred to as NIKCC.

Section 1: The purpose of the NIKCC is to spread the joy of Kazoo all around Northern Indiana and eventually the world.

Section 1: All participating Clubs must be a high school organization in either LaPorte County, IN or St. Joseph County, IN. Eligible schools include Bremen High School, Clay High School, James Whitcomb Riley High School, John Adams High School, LaCrosse High School, La Lumiere School, LaPorte High School, LaVille High Junior-Senior High School, Marian High School, Marquette Catholic High School, Mishawaka High School, New Prairie High School, Penn High School, Saint Joseph High School, South Central High Junior-Senior High School, Washington High School, Westville High School.

Section 5: Each Club must have at least four members including a Head Honcho. A list of the members must be submitted to the Kanop upon request of admittance to the NIKCC. An updated list must be submitted should any members join or leave the club. If the number of members in a participating Club falls below four, including the Head Honcho, the Club must gain the minimum number of members or it will be ejected from the NIKCC.

Section 6: Each Club must have a uniform. It does not have to be formal. It does not need to be an entire outfit. The NIKCC will not help pay for the uniforms.

Section 8: The Kanop and Head Sponsor must approve of the prospective Club’s entry into the NIKCC. No discriminatory bias is allowed in the approval of a prospective Club.

Section 2: It is up to the participating Club to determine its own conduct of meetings.

Section 3: At least half of a Club’s members and the Head Honcho must be present for a meeting to be valid. The Head Honcho of the Club must take attendance and submit it to the Kanop. All times must be in Central Standard Time.

Section 4: It is the decision of the Head Honcho and sponsor of each Club to determine when the Club will meet. Meetings should be scheduled to include as many members as possible. There must be at least one meeting per month of the school year.

Section 1: Each participating Club shall be lead by a Head Honcho. The Head Honcho claims authority and can be overthrown at any time. Usually, it would be the founder of the local Club. Should a Head Honcho graduate, resign, or be unable to lead, they must find a replacement or substitute Head Honcho. The Head Honchos of participating Clubs must exchange emails, phone numbers, or any other means of communication so they can contact each other for important events and information.

Section 2: The NIKCC shall be lead by the Kanop. They are in charge of admitting new member Clubs and organizing NIKCC events. The sponsor of the Kanop’s Club is the Head Sponsor. The first Kanop shall be Melissa Humbarger of the New Prairie Kazoo Club, the founders of the NIKCC. When a Kanop graduates, resigns, or is unable to lead, they must appoint a Kanop from another Club. When the title of Kanop is passed on, the previous Kanop must pass on the Constitution and any log books.

Section 3: Each member Club must have a sponsor that is a staff member of the Club’s high school. They may be as involved as the Head Honcho allows. They are to be the treasurer of each participating club.

Section 4: Any other offices not mentioned may be added or removed according to the Head Honcho of each Club. Committees may be appointed and dissolved at will by the Head Honcho of the Club.

Section 2: There will be a Kazoo-Off every year in March. Participating Clubs must submit the scores of three pieces that they plan to play by March 1. Any prospective Clubs must be admitted to NIKCC by March 1. Each participating Club must select a non-sponsor staff member from their school to judge the Kazoo-Off. The Kazoo-Off shall rotate hosts starting with the New Prairie Kazoo Club then the next oldest Club to ratify the Constitution and so on. The Head Honcho and sponsor of the host Club must provide a specific date, schedule, performance area, and practice areas for the event to the other Head Honchos.

Section 3: Any judging that is suspected to be unfair or biased may be appealed with the sponsors reaching a final decision about the judging.

Section 4: The Kanop must be informed of any concerts or events that a Club is participating in.

Section 5: Any music a Club shall used may be obtained by purchase, illegal PDFs, arrangers, or any other means necessary. If the police come after you, don’t blame the NIKCC. All legal matters must be resolved on your lonesome.

Section 1: The top four Clubs at the Kazoo-Off shall have each member letter in Kazoo.

Section 1: Any amendment to this Constitution must be approved by the Kanop and two-thirds of the Head Honchos.

Section 2: If there is enough upset over an amendment to the Constitution, any sponsor may step in but must work with the Head Sponsor to reach a consensus.

Section 1: If the NIKCC should be disbanded and should it have any assets, it shall be evenly dispersed amongst the member Clubs.

Section 2: It is up to the sponsor of a Club to determine how its assets will be dispersed if it is to be disbanded.

Section 3: Since the NIKCC is an organization of local Kazoo Clubs, its disbandment will not inhibit continued Kazooing of former members.

This Constitution shall be ratified by the Head Honcho, sponsor, and three more members of the prospective Club.{{AFC submission|t||ts=20181031040139|u=Papster101|ns=118|demo=}}

References

1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://nikcc-oficial.my-free.website/our-story-from-humble-beginnings|title=Our story, from humble beginnings|website=nikcc-oficial.my-free.website|access-date=2018-10-31}}
2. ^{{Cite web|url=https://nikcc-oficial.my-free.website/constitution-and-bilaws|title=Constitution and Bilaws|website=nikcc-oficial.my-free.website|access-date=2018-10-31}}

History

Structure

Constitution[2]

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Constitution^[2]