Founded in 1972, the Flying Fleet Club serves to enrich the Eskine College Athletic Program through its annual campaign.

Gifts to the annual Flying Fleet Club Campaign are fully tax deductible and can be made on line at the following site: https://secure.erskine.edu/alumni/make_gift.html

Gifts of all kinds are welcomed and appreciated. Some individuals like to restrict their gifts to certain teams; many give in an unrestricted manner. Gifts-in-kind of equipment or other items of value to the Athletic Department are greatly appreciated as well.

The following information contains the current Board of the Flying Fleet Club and the Constitution of the Flying Fleet Club.


FLYING FLEET CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers, 2004-2005

President
Steve S. Southwell ’80 — Rock Hill, SC

President-Elect
Gregory S. Owen ’80 — Fletcher, NC

Secretary
Mickie Phillips ’89 Ellis — Donalds, SC


Directors

Class of 2005

A. Bailey Dabney ’88 — Charlotte, NC

Charles O. (Chuck) Middleton ’80 — West Union, SC

Randy K. Smith ’80 — Mauldin, SC

Class of 2006

W. Alvin Banister ’79 — Greenville, SC

Gregory L. Cole ’82 — Williamston, SC

Grace R. Lyle ’77 — Greenville, SC

Mark L. Smith ’82 — Abbeville, SC

Class of 2007

Wesley Edwards — Anderson, SC

K. Wayne McKinney ’70 — Landrum, SC

William E. Moultrie ’91 — Marietta, GA

Roy H. “Phil” Phillips — Spartanburg, SC


Bottom row, left to right: Mickie Phillips ('89) Ellis, Wesley Edwards, Bill Moultrie ('91), and President Steve Southwell ('80). Top row, left to right: Phil Phillips, Wayne McKinney ('70), Al Bannister ('79), Greg Cole ('82), and President-Elect Greg Owen ('92)

The Constitution of the Flying Fleet Club

Article I — Name and Purpose

Section I

The name of this organization shall be the Flying Fleet Club. (Hereinafter referred to as "the Club").

Section II

The purpose of the Club shall be to enrich the athletic program at Erskine by:

1. Maintaining membership in the Club;

2. Being aware of and promoting the athletic functions of the college;

3. Encouraging others to become active in the affairs of the Club;

4. Supporting the ideals of good sportsmanship and competitive spirit among Erskine’s student-athletes.

Section III

All business of the Club shall be conducted by the Flying Fleet Club Board of Directors.

 

Article II — Membership

Section I

Membership shall be composed of those alumni, students, faculty, and friends of Erskine College who by their gifts and contributions have demonstrated their interest in the purpose of the Club.

Section II

A member is defined as one who has made a contribution to the current Flying Fleet Club Campaign.

Section III

Honorary life-time members — individuals who by their interest in and support of athletics at Erskine have been awarded an honorary membership for life in the Flying Fleet Club. This award is bestowed on any individual who is nominated to the Board of Directors and is passed by two-thirds of the Directors and is approved by the Club at large.

Section IV

Membership and/or benefits from membership in the Club may be suspended or revoked if the individual engages in conduct that is determined to be a violation of NCAA legislation.

 

Article III - Meetings

Section I

There shall be an annual meeting of the Club in the spring for the purpose of electing four (4) directors for the Club and hearing reports pertaining to the business of the Club. A President-elect and Secretary shall be elected in even-numbered years.

 

Article IV — The Board of Directors

Section I

The name of the governing body of the Club shall be the Board of Directors.

Section II

The duty of the Board of Directors shall be to conduct all business of the Club and serve as a nominating committee to nominate officers and directors for election by the membership of the Club.

Section III

The Board of Directors will be composed of the officers of the Club and the twelve (12) directors of the Club.

Section IV

Any vacancy that occurs on the Board of Directors shall be filled by action of the Board.

 

Article V - Officers

Section I

The officers of the Flying Fleet Club shall be: President, President-elect, and Secretary.

Section II

The duties of the President shall be to preside at all meetings of the Club, to be chairman of the Board of Directors, and to carry out duties generally ascribed to this office. He/she shall serve as President for two (2) years upon his/her installation.

Section III

The duties of the President-elect shall be to assist the President in his/her duties and assume the duties of the President in his/her absence. He/she shall serve as President-elect for two (2) years and then ascend to the office of President.

Section IV

The duties of the Secretary shall be to maintain an accurate record of all meetings of the Club and the Board of Directors. His/her tenure of office shall be two (2) years.

Section V

Officers will be elected in the even years.

 

Article VI - Directors

Section I

There shall be twelve (12) Directors, each to serve a three (3) year term. (These terms shall be staggered so that each year four new directors will be elected).

Section II

The Club will elect four (4) directors at the annual fall meeting from nominations presented by the Board of Directors.

Section III

The duties of the directors will be to serve on the Board of Directors.

Section IV

A Director cannot serve two consecutive terms.

 

Article VII - Contributions

Section I

The contribution categories and the privileges associated therewith shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Section II

All contributions shall be received by the Alumni Office and be dispersed by the direction of the Board of Directors.

 

Article VIII — Amendments to constitution

Section I

This constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors and by a two-thirds majority of those Flying Fleet Club members present and voting at regular annual meetings.