BY-LAWS 
OF 
EC Trojan Football Boosters

&nbsp;ARTICLE I- NAME 
&nbsp;1.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Name of the organization shall be&nbsp;EC Trojan Football Boosters 
&nbsp;ARTICLE II &rsquo; PURPOSE 
&nbsp;2.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The purpose of this organization is to promote interest in the community for the football programs of the&nbsp;Sunman-Dearborn&nbsp;School District. 
&nbsp;2.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To raise funds to support the needs of the football programs which may fall outside the scope of funding from the school 
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2.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To assist participants in the football programs with acquisition of necessary items. 
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2.0.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To promote the continuing education (e.g., scholarships, clinics, etc.) of football players, etc. of the&nbsp;Sunman-Dearborn&nbsp;Community&nbsp;School District. 
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2.0.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To aid team members of the football program with assistance to defray extraordinary expenses (e.g., rings, plaques, patches, etc.), provided funds are available. 
&nbsp;2.0.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THE CONSTITUTION 
&nbsp;ARTICLE I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Name of the organization will be &ldquo;EC Trojans Football Boosters&rdquo; 
&nbsp;ARTICLE II.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The purpose of the organization is to promote the football programs of the Sunman-Dearborn Community School District. 
&nbsp;ARTICLE III.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MEMBERSHIP 
Membership in the organization will be open to parents of players, former players, school alumni and any other party interested in promoting the football programs of our community.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any interested party can become a member by contracting any existing member and paying the annual dues 
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Article IV.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THE EXECUTIVE BOARD 
The governing body shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three Trustees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each office shall hold their position for a period of one year beginning the month of&nbsp;January&nbsp;after they are elected. 
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Article V.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ELECTIONS 
Elections of officers will be by a majority vote of members present at the monthly meeting following the month they are nominated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Offices which become vacant prior to the end of their term will be filled by appointment from the senior officer remaining.&nbsp;&nbsp;Should the office of President become vacant, the Vice President will fill the position. 
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Article VI.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DUTIES OF OFFCERS 
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Article VII.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MEETINGS 
Meetings will be held monthly at a place designated by the current board 
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Article VIII.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AMENDMENTS 
The by-laws can be amended by an affirmative of two-thirds of all members present at a designated meeting. 
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Article IX.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DISSOLUTION 
Dissolution of &ldquo;EC Trojan Football Boosters&rdquo;&nbsp;must comply as outlined in Article II. 
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Article X.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RULES OF ORDER 
All meetings will be conducted under the &ldquo;Roberts Rules of Order.&rdquo; 
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ARTICLE III &rsquo; MEMBERSHIP 
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3.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Membership shall consist of active members who have paid their annual dues. 
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3.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual dues for active members will be determined by the Executive board on a yearly basis. 
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ARTICLE IV &rsquo; EXECUTIVE BOARD 
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4.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Executive Board shall consist of: 
A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;President 
B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vice President 
C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Secretary 
D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Treasurer 
E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trustees (three) 
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4.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The executive board shall handle the regular business of the organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;Emergency financial decisions not to exceed $1,500.00 shall be made by the President and two other members of the executive board without calling a special meeting. 
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4.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Quorum:&nbsp;&nbsp;A quorum for conducting the business sessions shall be half of the number of those in attendance, plus one, who are empowered to vote. 
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4.0.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each outgoing board will leave in the treasure the sum total on account for the continued advancement of the organization and it&rsquo;s on going programs. 
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4.0.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An officer who does not comply with assigned responsibilities may be relieved of office by majority vote of the executive board.&nbsp;&nbsp;Appointment of a replacement shall be made by the President with approval of the Executive Board. 
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4.0.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trustees will be recommended by the President and voted into office by the Executive Board at the meeting following the election of the new officers. 
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4.0.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The head of committees shall be appointed by the President and must be approved by the Executive Board. 
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ARTICLE V &rsquo; ELECTIONS 
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5.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nominations will be taken the month prior to elections.&nbsp;&nbsp;The person being nominated must be present or have a letter of acceptance in advance to confirm his/her acceptance of the nomination. 
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5.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;President and Vice President nominees must have served a minimum of one year in another Board Position.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event this criteria can not be meet, the position will be open to any interested active member (see Article 3.0.0 for active member definition) 
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5.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elections shall be by written ballot or by show of hands if agreed by all. 
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5.0.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Voting privileges are open to all active members in good standing present at the meeting designated as an election 
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5.0.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Officers shall be elected for a term of one year to serve from the time of installation in January through December. 
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5.0.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Officers may serve consecutive terms in the same office.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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5.0.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transition of Administration:&nbsp;&nbsp;There shall be a meeting of the executive board immediately following installation.&nbsp;&nbsp;It will include the outgoing and incoming officers and committee chairpersons.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the introduction of the new business the gavel and files are turned over to the newly installed President who then becomes the presiding officer. 
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ARTICLE VI &rsquo; DUTIES OF OFFICERS 
6.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The President shall: 
A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preside at all meetings of the executive board and general meetings of the organization and at special meetings. 
B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appoint the committee heads 
C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make interim appointments as needed with the approval of the executive board. 
D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approve and sign all checks with the Treasurer 
E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sign all contracts with the Secretary and approval of the Executive Board 
F.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees 
G.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Call a special meeting when it is necessary 
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6.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President when he/she is absent and perform such duties as are assigned by the President 
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6.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Secretary shall record the minutes of all proceedings of the board and membership meetings and with the President sign all contracts for the organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Secretary shall handle all correspondence for the organization 
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6.0.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Treasurer shall: 
A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have charge of all funds of the organization. 
B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make a monthly financial report to the membership at the monthly board meeting. 
C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sign all checks with the President or approved board member on the bank&rsquo;s signature card. 
D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Keep account of all dues paid and owed. 
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6.0.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trustees shall: 
A.&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor the finances of the organization 
B.&nbsp;&nbsp;Audit the accounts of the Treasurer yearly 
C.&nbsp;&nbsp;Perform any other duties as the President or the Executive Board may direct. 
 
ARTICLE VII &rsquo; MEETINGS 
7.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There shall be a regular monthly meeting open to all members on the first Wednesday of each month or as determined by the incoming board. 
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7.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special meetings may be called by the President or two other executive board members. 
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7.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A quorum for conducting business of a regular or special meeting or the membership shall be not less then three members empowered to vote or fifty percent plus one. 
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ARTICLE VIII &rsquo; AMENDMENTS 
8.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The by-laws may be amended or revised by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members present at a meeting designated for that purpose and announced thirty (30) days in advance. 
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8.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The EC Trojan Football Boosters will not commit to any financial burden greater than twenty five percent (25%) of the funds in the treasury. 
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8.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The outgoing Board must leave a minimum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) at the end of each calendar year for the incoming Board. 
 
ARTICLE VIIII &rsquo; DISSOLUTION 
9.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event of dissolution of EC Trojan Football Boosters the remaining assets after the satisfaction of all obligation of the organization, shall be distributed in compliance with the purpose outlined in Article II of the constitution.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Board will have authority over final distribution 
 
ARTICLE X&rsquo; RULES OF ORDER 
10.0.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The President shall call the meeting to order 
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10.0.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Secretary will conduct a roll call and report the minutes of the last meeting 
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10.0.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Treasurer will report on the status of financial business 
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10.0.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The President will read communications and bills 
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10.0.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The President will ask for discussion of old business and committee reports 
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10.0.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The President will ask for discussion of new business 
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10.0.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After a period of discussion the President will as for motions. 
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10.0.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon second motion the President will ask for a vote through a show of hands 
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10.0.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The President will tally the vote and report to the secretary as motion has passed or failed. 
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10.0.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The President will adjourn the meeting. 
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The above constitution and By Laws have been ascribed to fully discussed and ratified by the members of EC Trojan Football Boosters at the monthly meeting. 
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Attested to by the EXECUTIVE BOARD ON THE&nbsp;3 of January 2007. 
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Attest&nbsp; 
&nbsp;_______________________________________________&nbsp;, President 
&nbsp;_______________________________________________, Vice President 
&nbsp;_______________________________________________, Secretary 
&nbsp;_______________________________________________, Treasuer 
_______________________________________________, Trustee 
______________________________________________, Trustee 
&nbsp;_______________________________________________, Trustee

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