By-Laws (Revised 3/18/10)

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of the organization shall be The Blue & Gold Booster Club of Frisco High School.

ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES Section 1. The objective of The Blue & Gold Booster Club of Frisco High School is: A. To support the FHS Cheerleaders as they provide examples of student leadership.

Section 2. These objectives of The Blue & Gold Booster Club of Frisco High are obtained by supporting the FHS cheerleaders as they provide school spirit as student leaders through participation in FHS athletic events, by boosting morale of athletes and students, encouraging better sportsmanship among fans and athletes, participating as student representatives in public programs, and participating with leadership through example.

Section 3. The objectives of the Blue & Gold Booster Club of Frisco High will be met by the following basic policies: A. The organization shall be a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and nonprofit organization. B. Members shall have sole right to govern and control all activities through elective officers B. The organization will respect UIL guidelines, despite cheerleading’s non-UIL status. C. The organization will work with the school to provide quality student leadership, through the cheerleaders, for all students. D. The organization shall work with cheer sponsors to promote the welfare and objectives of the Frisco Cheerleading squads by providing aid and guidance when requested. E. It is not the purpose of the booster club to discuss cheerleading and school policies in individual situations at meetings. F. No part of the net earnings or the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, its members, or officers except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article II hereof. G. Notwithstanding any provision of these articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i) by an organization exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE III. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The affairs of the corporation shall be governed by an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of four (4) directors. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall each be a director. The annual meeting of the directors shall be immediately following the general membership meeting each year in the month the Executive Committee is elected. The president or any two directors of the club may call a special meeting of the directors at any time upon giving 10 days written notice of the time, place, and purpose of the proposed meeting. Action without a meeting may be accomplished by obtaining the assent and signatures of all directors to a proposed action.

ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Any person who supports the objectives of the Blue and Gold Booster Club of Frisco High School and is willing to uphold its policies and subscribe to its By-Laws may become a member.

Section 2. Membership in the Booster Club is inherent to the parents and/or the guardians of students who are members of the Blue and Gold Booster Club of Frisco High School.

Section 3. Membership dues are voluntary and shall be determined by the Booster Club. But to be eligible for Booster Club scholarships, cheerleader’s family must be active members. All Booster Club Members shall attend no fewer than five booster club meetings in any fiscal year and we strongly recommend participation in at least one committee. All club members are expected to be willing and available to help with all major events and projects. Low participation or absence from three consecutive meetings without notification is grounds for removal from the club.

Section 4 Membership shall be renewable year-to-year as long as the member meets the requirements set forth.

Section 5. The annual term of membership shall be from year to year effective tryout-month.

Section 4. Two levels of membership are available as follows:

A. Active membership is the only voting membership category. This is open to parents and/or legal guardianship of active members of the FHS cheerleading squads. B. Associate membership is open to any individual who is interested in supporting the activities of the Booster Club and has a genuine interest in the promotion of the cheer squads as an organization. Associate members are ineligible to vote or hold any office in the Booster Club.

Section 5. A member in good standing is defined as one who has: A. agreed to uphold the bylaws; and

B. Participates actively in one fundraising activity.

Section 6. Termination of a membership will be made by a majority of the members in good standing present at a meeting when a member in question has: A. displayed disregard for the bylaws and/or; B. Committed some fraudulent act against the organization.

Section 7. Members in good standing shall be entitled to all membership benefits.

Section 8. Only active members in good standing, eighteen (18) years of age or older, in attendance will be allowed to vote on club business including election of officers.

ARTICLE V. DUES

Section 1. Annual dues are payable in advance and are due annually by June 1st. A. Family membership is $35.00 annually. Members of a family must have the same mailing address. B. $25.00 NSF fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Section 2. When documented expenses warrant and increase in yearly dues, the current officers can recommend a change for increased dues for the following year’s membership.

Section 3. Membership dues are non-transferable.

ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS and VOTING

Section 1. The annual nomination of officers shall take place in the meeting immediately following tryouts. The election of officers will take place at the following month’s business meeting. All board voting shall be documented and published in the board minutes. This will include individual votes cast, totals, and vote outcome. Email votes will be permitted and must be emailed to the President of the current board. Proxy Vote (is a vote by one entity on behalf of another) or phone call votes will not be considered as an option. Votes must be in writing with email for documentation purposes.

Section 2. Regular general membership meetings shall be held the 2nd Monday of each month during the regular school year, time and place to be announced.

Section 3. Special meeting of the membership may be called by any two board members at any time for any given cause. That cause shall be the only business to be brought before the body and properly voted on during such meeting. Notice of special meeting will be sent to all members in good standing at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Any business brought before a special meeting and properly voted on shall have the same effect as matters brought before a regular meeting.

Section 4. Notice of meeting of the organization shall be by public announcement, personal contact, mail, e-mail, or other official website.

Section 5. A quorum of the organization shall consist of all members present at said meeting. A simple majority vote (more than half the votes cast) of such quorums shall secede any proper questions that may come before the meeting.

ARTICLE VII. OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These officers shall perform the duties described by these bylaws. Each officer shall be a member of the Booster Club. Officers must have been an active Booster Club member the previous year, prior to Board elections.

Section 2. At the February general membership meeting, an auditing and nomination committee shall be appointed if so deemed by the membership. It shall be the duty of the nominating committee to nominate candidates for officers to be elected. A majority of the votes cast by persons legally entitled to vote is necessary for election. If any one candidate does not receive a majority vote, a runoff is held between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes. Should a runoff result in a tie, the balloting continues until one candidate receives a majority vote. All officers must be an active member, Article IV, Sec. 4A, within good standing as described in Article III, Sec 5B.

Section 3. Terms for officers end the last day of April and elected officer terms begin May 1. The term of office shall begin at end of meeting following the election meeting. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office.

Section 4. The President shall: A. Preside at all meeting. B. Shall have general supervision of the affairs of the organization. C. Shall sign or countersign all contracts and other instruments of the organization. D. Perform all such other duties as are incident to the office of and are properly required of the office by the membership.

Section 5. The Vice President shall: A. Exercise all functions of the office of President in the absence of the President. B. Serve as Supervisor of Committee Chairmen as directed by the Executive Committee.

Section 6. The Secretary shall: A. Issue notices as may be required for all meetings of the organization. B. Shall keep minutes. C. Shall have charge of the clubs records. D. Shall sign with the President on such instruments that require such a signature. E. Shall make such reports and perform such duties as incident to this office and are properly required. F. Shall review and sign bank statements within receipt of the statement.

Section 7. The Treasurer shall: A. Have custody of all funds and securities of the Booster Club. B. Deposit same in the name of the organization in such banks as directed. C. Shall sign all checks, drafts, notes, and money orders for the payment of money, which shall be countersigned by another officer. D. Shall be held accountable for all such expenditures (detailed report to be given at each regular meeting) until approved by the majority vote at each regular meeting E. Have the books available at all times for exhibitions well as any accounts to any officer. F. Oversee the membership committee. G. Be in charge of the Executive committee being bonded and insured annually.

Section 8. The suggested requirements for nomination and election to office are: A. Blue and Gold Booster Club member in good standing for 1 year previous. B. Previous experience with other similar organizations. C. President must be a member in good standing for 1 year prior to election.

Section 9. With the exception of the President, if any office becomes vacant during the term, it shall be the responsibility of the remaining officers to promptly appoint a successor to such office to serve for the remainder of the term. Should the office of President become vacant, the Vice President automatically becomes President, and a successor to the office of Vice President is appointed for the remainder of the term. If, for any reason, the Vice president does not fill the unexpired term of the President, the remaining officers shall appoint a member to serve as President until the next regular election. Section 10. Officers should not be related by blood or marriage. ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES

Section 1. The Executive Committee shall appoint the following committees (if necessary) and any other committees deemed necessary to achieve the goals of the organization:

A. Membership - secures members, maintains a database of members (preferably on website), and coordinates starting at the Booster Club table during home games. B. Audit – examines Treasurer’s books prior to transfer to new officer or annually should there be no change of officer. C. Event Planner – plans for year end awards banquet, arranges reception at beginning of school year, and any other special events. D. Scholarship- Maintains and understands the guidelines set forth by current officers of criteria /eligibility of scholarships to active cheer families. E. Historian – obtain media information and photos, notes significant events, and compiles end of year banquet video montage. F. Fund Raising /Sponsorship– researches, submits, and organizes fund raising/sponsorship ideas and options for membership approval. G. Spirit Club- Organizes ordering of Yard signs, car decals and parent spirit cheer wear. Leads/Facilities cheerleader’s locker decorating, Cheer posters etc. H. Website – creates (if necessary) and maintains booster club website which shall include, but not limited to: a. Database of members (in secure area of website) b. Calendar of booster club events and posting of cheer squad calendar c. Advertisement area for sponsors (if available) d. Area for historian to store jpg. Files

Section 2. Committees should meet as often as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they are appointed. Committee Chairmen should make regular reports to the officers concerning the committee’s plans, recommendations, and expenditures being considered.

ARTICLE IX. PROFITS Section 1. This organization is not-for-profit and no part of the net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any member.

Section 2. Any profits derived from the operation of the club are to be used for the promotion of the objectives of the organization or may be donated.

Section 3. No unbudgeted expenditures over the amount of $200.00 shall be made without approval of two-thirds of the Board. Section 4. No member shall have an ownership interest in the assets of the corporation and under no circumstances shall a member be entitled to a distributive share of the assets of the club upon dissolution of the club.

Section 5. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of any officer, director, or member of the club and upon dissolution of the club the asset hereof shall, after all of its liabilities and obligations have been discharged or adequate provisions made thereof, be distributed to any association or associations organized for purposes similar to those set forth in the Bylaws of the Booster Club.

Section 6. Current Booster Club members shall leave not less then $2500.00 for the following year club members in treasury.

Section 7. FHS Cheer Booster Club is not responsible, nor obligated to support any cheerleader whom parents are not active members. So membership is encouraged.

Section 8. Booster Club has the option to waive membership dues and/or provide financial assistance not to exceed $200.00 for hardship (a state of misfortune or affliction) situations to assist any cheer family in need. This will be considered and voted on by current booster club officers.

ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS The Bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered in whole or in part by a 2/3 majority vote of the voting membership in attendance at any regular meeting where such action has been announced in the call and notice of such meeting.

ARTICLE XI. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Robert’s Rules of Order shall be parliamentary authority. Any conflict among these authorities shall be governed by the following precedence: the Bylaws of the organization shall govern first, the UIL Booster Club Guidelines second, and the provisions of Robert’s Rules of Order third.

ARTICLE XII. Dissolution In the event of dissolution of the Club, any assets remaining shall be turned over to the Frisco High School Cheer Team after satisfaction of all liabilities against the Club. (By-Laws Drafted 1/14/05) (Adopted 3/2/05) (Revised 3/24/08) (Revised 4/7/08) (Revised 4/30/09) (Revised 3/18/10)

Reviewed by 2009-2010 FHS BGBC officers; Lorie Strawn, President Angela Nollman, Vice President Robbi McCarthy, Secretary Audrey Kelly, Treasurer