Mountain View High School BoYs lacrosse
booster organization bylaws
PREAMBLE
It is our desire that all competition be
conducted on the highest level and that every member associated with
Mountain View High School Boys Lacrosse Club emphasize, by word and
action, the virtues of team spirit, health competition, and
sportsmanship.
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of the organization shall be
Mountain View High School Boys Lacrosse Booster Organization,
hereinafter referred to as the “Organization.” The Mountain View
High School Lacrosse Club will hereinafter be referred to as the
“Club.”
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
1)
To help develop leadership ability and foster team spirit
among the athletes of the Club.
2)
To provide financial support and assist the Club with
fundraising activities to support the costs of equipment, uniforms,
liability insurance, referees, and other associated expenses.
3)
To increase the visibility of lacrosse as a sport and
facilitate communication between the Club, the Coach, and the
Organization.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
1)
Membership in the Organization shall be open to all parents
or guardians of athletes enrolled in the Club, or others interested
in supporting the Club.
2)
Membership dues to the Organization are included in the
athlete’s registration fee for the Club. When an athlete’s
registration fee is paid in full, the athlete’s parent or guardian
becomes a member in good standing, and is eligible to vote and hold
office.
3)
Abusive, profane, or violent behavior or language by coaches,
players, organization members or fans at any league function may
result in member suspension or expulsion. No alcoholic beverages or
intoxicating substances or intoxicated individuals are allowed at
any league functions. Suspension or expulsion punishments shall be
decided by the executive board.
ARTICLE IV - ELECTED OFFICERS
1)
The Organization shall be represented by an executive board
consisting of four elected officers and the head coach. The elected
officers shall be: president, vice-president, secretary, and
treasurer. The executive board may also appoint up to four
members-at-large who will represent the interests of Club members in
all affairs of the Organization.
2)
Officers shall be elected for a term of one year. The term of
office shall be from June 1st to May 31st. No member shall hold more
than one office at a time.
3)
Vacancies occurring in an elected office shall be filled by
appointment by the executive board. In the event the office of
president shall become vacant, the vice-president shall serve as
president for the remainder of the term.
ARTICLE V - ELECTION PROCEDURE OF OFFICERS
1)
By April 1st, the executive board will develop a
slate of officers for the following term. The slate of officers will
be presented to the membership of the Organization for approval.
2)
Before June 1st, a general meeting of the
organization shall be held for the election of officers. The
executive board will present its nomination for each
office. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.
In the event of a nomination from the floor, a closed ballot vote
will be held at that time.
ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
1)
President - The president shall preside over all business
meetings of the executive board. He/she shall be an ex-officio
member of all committees and shall represent the Organization as
necessary. The president shall have the authority to sign checks in
the absence of the treasurer. The president will appoint a
chairperson for all committees, which may include: equipment,
fundraising, telephone, field maintenance, and activities.
2)
Vice-President - The vice-president shall assume all duties
of the president during his/her absence. His/her responsibilities
include maintaining the Club, fundraising activities, conflict
resolution, long-range planning for the Club, and any other duties
as assigned by the president or Organization.
3)
Secretary - The secretary shall keep a record of all
executive board and Organization meetings. The secretary shall
maintain a database of player information and
shall
be responsible for newsletters, player handbooks, team
correspondence, and any other duties as assigned by the president
or Organization.
4)
Treasurer - The treasurer shall have custody of all funds of
the Club and Organization; keep books of accounts and records
including bank statements, receipts, budgets, invoices, paid
receipts, and canceled checks for five years; make disbursements as
authorized by the president, executive board, or Organization in
accordance with the budget adopted by the Organization; sign on bank
accounts; present a financial statement at general meetings,
executive board meetings, and at other times when requested by the
Organization or executive board; maintain records of registration
fee payments; submit books to an auditor as requested; and file any
necessary tax reports for city, county, state and federal entities.
ARTICLE VII - ANNUAL BUDGET
1)
The fiscal year of the Organization shall be from June 1st to
May 31st.
2)
The budget shall be developed by the president and the
treasurer with the input of the executive board and/or any other
source solicited by the president. Once approved by the executive
board, the budget shall be presented to the membership of the
Organization for ratification.
3)
The budget must be ratified by a two-thirds vote of the
membership present at a general meeting of the Organization before
any funds are disbursed.
4)
Expenditures of funds belonging to the Organization for
incidental expenses not exceeding $250.00 may be authorized by the
executive board. Expenditures exceeding $250.00 must be approved by
a majority of those members of the Organization who are present.
5)
A treasurer’s report shall be presented at every executive
board and general meeting.
ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS
1)
The executive board should meet monthly or as needed during
its term.
2)
A general meeting of the Organization is required before June
1st for the election of officers.
3)
A general meeting of the Organization is required for the
ratification of the budget or amendments to these Bylaws. Other
meetings of the organization may be called by the president as
required to discuss other business.
ARTICLE IX
Upon formal dissolution, the net assets of the
Organization shall be distributed to the Oregon High School Lacrosse
Association.
The Mountain View High School Boys Lacrosse Booster Organization,
consistent with the Oregon School Activities Association and
Mountain View High School missions,
strives to provide athletic and recreational opportunities to
Mountain View High School students in order for them to enhance
their knowledge and skills in the sport of lacrosse while meeting
high standards for social, academic, and personal responsibility.
The goals of the Club are to:
1)
Support an athletic program that encourages scholarship and
sportsmanship. Help develop leadership ability and foster team
spirit among the athletes of the Club.
2)
Increase the visibility of lacrosse as a sport and facilitate
communication between the Club, the coach, the Organization, and
Mountain View High School.
3)
Give positive emotional support and affirmative encouragement
to the student players. Help nurture a healthy athletic experience
for all participants that allows and encourages each player to
participate to the highest of his ability. Foster an environment
that encourages players to exhibit personal responsibility.
4)
Give logistical and administrative support to the coaching
staff.
5)
Recognize the authority of the coaching staff in all matters
related to coaching.
6)
Help the coaching staff create an athletic program that
offers exposure to and participation in lacrosse for novices, as
well as a program that produces competitive lacrosse for experienced
players.
7)
Support the coaching staff in the use of instructional
techniques that allow for competition at the highest level possible.
8)
Promote teamwork by encouraging meaningful and consistent
participation by the players.
9)
Cooperate with Mountain View High School, the Bend-Lapine
School District, and the Oregon High School Lacrosse Association in
the pursuit of these objectives.
By signing below, the student and
parents or guardian of that student agree to uphold the mission and
goals of the MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH school BOYS Lacrosse BOOSTER
ORGANIZATION.
Student:________________________________________________________________________
Date:______________
Parent or
Guardian:___________________________________________________________
Date:______________
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