Coasters booster club bylaws atlantic coast gymnastics



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ATLANTIC COAST GYMNASTICS

GIRLS’ COASTERS BOOSTER CLUB BYLAWS

Approved


12 September 2012

Article I – Name

The name of this organization shall be the Coasters Booster Club (CBC).



Article II – Object

Section A. Primary Purpose: This club is organized for the purpose of providing encouragement and expanded opportunities for gymnastic experiences at the direction of the club membership.

Section B. Secondary Purpose: The secondary purpose shall be to provide financial aid to the girls’ teams at Atlantic Coast Gymnastics. The Girls’ Coasters Booster Club is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.

Article III – Articles of Incorporation/Organization – The IRS information Sheet

Article A – Said corporation/organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes, including, for such purpose, the making of distributions to organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding section of any future Federal Tax code.)

Article B – No part of the new earnings of the corporation/organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its member, trustees, directors, officers of other private persons, except that the corporation/organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of Section 501(c)(3) purposes. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation/organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation/organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation/organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation/organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding section on any future Federal tax code.)



Article C – Upon dissolution of this corporation/organization assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future Federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the Federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.

Article D – However, if the named recipient is not then in existence or no longer a qualified distributee, or unwilling or unable to accept the distribution, then the assets of the corporation/organization shall be distributed to a fund, foundation or corporation organized and operated exclusively for the purposes specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding section of any future Federal tax code.)

Article IV – Members

Section A. This club will conduct itself in a manner, which is without prejudice, and provide equal opportunity and treatment for all members and prospective members, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or nationality origin.

Section B. Membership is comprised of any parent or legal guardian of a girl participating on the Atlantic Coast Gymnastics Girls’ USAG team.

Section C. Membership contracts shall be drawn up and signed on a yearly basis.

Section D. The club will provide a Membership Handbook detailing the current rules being employed to accomplish the Club’s Object in Article II. The Membership handbook will be subject to change, by membership vote, at any properly scheduled meeting. Annually, the Executive Committee shall provide this Membership Handbook to all members and provide updates through the year as necessary.

Article V- Finances

Section A. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30.

Section B. Budget: The Executive Committee shall present to the membership at a regularly scheduled Meeting, for the membership’s approval, a budget of anticipated revenue and expenses for that fiscal year. This budget shall be used to guide the activities of the Executive Committee during the year. Any substantial deviation from the budget must be approved in advance by the membership.

Section C. Obligations: The Executive Committee may authorize any officer or officers to enter into contracts or agreements for the purchase of materials or services on behalf of the club. The officers shall not have the authority; however, to enter into such agreements on behalf of the Atlantic Coast Gym nor should they hold themselves out as having such authority.

Section D. Loans: The club shall make No loans to its officers or members.

Section E. Commercial Paper: The Treasurer and one other CBC Officer shall sign all checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money on behalf of the organization.

  1. Deposits: The Treasurer shall deposit all funds of the organization to the credit of the club in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Executive Committee may select and shall make such disbursements as authorized by the Executive Committee in accordance with the budget adopted by the membership. All deposits and/or disbursements shall be made within a maximum of thirty (30) days from the receipt of the funds and/or orders of payment.

  2. Financial Report: The Treasurer shall present a financial report at each General Membership Meeting of the club and shall prepare a final report at the close of the year. The Executive Committee shall have the report and the accounts examined annually by an informal audit committee, who, if satisfied that the Treasurer’s annual report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report. If deemed necessary by the informal audit committee, an auditor shall examine the accounts.

  3. Dissolution: Upon dissolution of this club any residual funds shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Article VI- Meetings

Section A. Regular Meetings will be held, when possible, once a month. The time and place shall be announced at least seven days prior to the meeting. In addition, the executive committee will meet when necessary.

Section B. Special Meetings may be called at any time by the president or any other officer. Members may request a Special Meeting by having at least 20 % of the membership petition for such a meeting. The time and place shall be announced at least seven days prior to any special meeting.

Section C. Minutes are to be maintained for all General Membership Meetings and Special Meetings, and Executive Committee Meetings detailing actions voted upon and the outcome of the vote.

Section D. Quorum: At least 50% of the Executive Committee members and those persons present at a properly called General Membership or Special Meeting shall be designated as a quorum and shall be entitled to take action on behalf of the club.

Section E. Voting: A majority vote of the membership present at any meeting shall be required for all actions to be taken by the club. All members are entitled to vote on changes to these By-Laws and the Membership Handbook.

Article VII- Executive Committee

Section A. General Powers: The Executive Committee shall manage the affairs, activities and operations of the club. The Executive Committee shall transact necessary business during the intervals between the meetings of the membership and such other business as may be referred to it by the membership or these bylaws.. It may create Special Committees, present reports and recommendations at the meetings of the membership, prepare and submit a budget to the membership for approval, and in general conduct the business and activities of the club. The Executive Committee will conduct all necessary business in accordance with these bylaws, the Laws of The state of New Jersey and the United States of America, and with the Coasters Boosters Membership Handbook.

Section B. Members: The membership of the Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Publicity Administrator, and Travel Chairman. Two members of an immediate family may not hold office simultaneously.

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

President

Shall preside over meetings and oversee all booster club activities, including ensuring the distribution of a current membership handbook and any updates as necessary.

Vice President

Shall assume the duties of the President in the President’s absence and shall promote attendance at the regular monthly meetings.

Treasurer

Shall keep an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements to be available to the general membership, and shall disburse funds as voted by the club. The Treasurer shall present a written financial report at each General Membership meeting. The Treasurer will file all documents necessary to properly maintain the clubs financial records.

Secretary

Shall keep the minutes of all club meetings, shall record attendance at all meetings, and shall conduct all correspondence for the club.

Publicity Administrator

In charge of gymnast encouragement.

Travel Chairman

In charge of organizing a travel committee, that will coordinate meet planning and travel details.

Section C. Term of Office: The term of office shall run from July 1st of each year through June 30th of the following year.

Section D. Vacancies: The Executive Committee shall appoint a member to fill any vacancy in office if an officer is unable to complete their term. Should a vacancy occur in the office of President, the Vice President shall immediately assume the office.

Article VIII. Special Committees

Section A. The Executive Committee may establish Special Committees, as it deems necessary and advisable. Special Committees shall be created for a specific time and/or task and shall cease to exist when that time or task has been completed. The President shall appoint a Chairperson of all Special Committees. The Chairperson shall report the plans and activities of the Special Committee in a timely manner to the Executive Committee, which must approve all such reports.

Section B. The Travel Committee will be a standing committee. This committee will be composed of a chairman elected by the general membership and at least one parent representative from each competitive team level or as many thereof as may be available to serve. The travel committee’s purpose is to assist the Coaching Staff of Atlantic Coast Gymnastics to research and select suitable competitive venues that meet the objectives of the Atlantic Coast Gymnastics Coaching staff for the competitive interests of each competitive level as directed by the Atlantic Coast Gymnastics Coaching Staff and the Coasters Booster Club Membership Handbook.

Article XI – Amendments

Section 1. The bylaws may be amended at any meeting by a two-thirds majority vote of the members in attendance, providing that the amendment shall have been proposed at a previous meeting and given in writing to each member prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be taken.

Section 2. Bylaws are to be reviewed every two years or revised as necessary.

These Bylaws are a reinstatement of the Coaster Booster Club which was granted section 501(c)(3) status of the Internal Revenue Code February 1991.








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