CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

of the

Lee-Davis High School Band Boosters

 

Revised June 9, 2011

 

 

ARTICLE I:  NAME AND LOCATION

 

The name of the organization is the Lee-Davis High School Band Boosters; hereafter referred to as “Band Boosters”.

a.                   The location of the Band Boosters principal place of business is the Lee-Davis High School, 7052 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Virginia.

b.                  The meeting location of the Band Boosters may be changed from the principal place of business from time to time as determined by the President of the Band Boosters.

 

 

ARTICLE II:  ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

 

      The articles of organization are the Constitution and Bylaws of the Lee-Davis High School         Band Boosters as approved and amended.

 

 

ARTICLE III:  PURPOSE

 

      The objective of the Band Boosters is to:

 

a.                   Serve as an active promoter and supporter of the band programs and activities of Lee-Davis High School (LDHS) and Stonewall Jackson Middle School (SJMS) and to promote band programs in elementary schools that send students to LDHS and SJMS.

b.                  Promote the ideals of good citizenship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority through programs of organized music activity.

c.                   Develop a closer relationship between the home, school, and community; that parents, educators, and the general public may support programs that promote the educational and musical well-being of our youth and secure for all youth of the community the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, spiritual, and musical education.

d.                  Serve as an advocate of the band program and related activities with the Hanover County School Board and Administration.

e.                   These objectives shall be achieved by promoting, supporting, and encouraging all students that are participating in competitive or non-competitive music and color guard activities at LDHS and SJMS.

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE IV:  POLICIES

 

            The following are the basic policies of the Band Boosters:

 

a.                   The Band Boosters shall be non-commercial, non-sectarian, and non-partisan.

b.                  The name of the Band Boosters and the names of any of its members in their official capacity shall not be used in connection with any commercial concern or with any partisan interest or for any purpose not appropriately related to the promotion of the objectives of the Band Boosters.

c.                   The Band Boosters shall not directly or indirectly participate and/or intervene in any way, including the publishing or distribution of statements, in any political campaign in behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.

d.                  The Band Boosters shall seek to responsibly participate in the decision-making process in establishing and/or modifying school policy, when deemed necessary, recognizing that the legal responsibility and authority has been delegated by the people to the Hanover County School Board and School Administration.

e.                   The Band Boosters shall work with the school administration to help provide a quality music program for all youth that complements the overall educational program.

f.                    The Band Boosters may cooperate with organizations that are concerned with the well being of youth and/or the promotion of music programs; however, representatives of the Band Boosters shall not make commitments that bind the Band Boosters and outside organizations without the prior approval of the Board.

g.                   The Band Boosters shall not directly or indirectly participate in any activity that would not be approved by either the Building Principal, the Superintendent of Schools for Hanover County, or the Hanover County School Board, should such approval be required.

h.                   The Band Boosters is a non-profit organization and as such shall not engage in any activity that would be inconsistent with the status of (a) a charitable, scientific, or educational organization as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code of 1964 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) as amended or any successor provision thereto or, (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue  Code of 1964 (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

i.                     Upon dissolution of the Band Boosters, 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 public purpose. 

 

 

ARTICLE V:  MEMBERSHIP

 

Section 1.  Eligibility.  Membership in the Band Boosters shall be open to anyone who has an interest and desire to support LDHS and SJMS band and/or color guard programs, and to include music programs in the elementary schools that send students to LDHS and SJMS. 

 

Section 2.  Types of Membership.  The Band Booster membership is made up of regular members, ex officio members, life members and honorary members. 

 

a.                    Regular members include all dues paying members.

 

b.                  Ex officio members include the LDHS Principal, LDHS Band Director and the staff of the LDHS Band Director, the SJMS Principal, SJMS Band Director and the staff of the SJMS Band Director.  Ex officio members are exempt from paying dues.

 

c.                   Life Members.  Life Membership shall be granted by the General Membership to any individual who in the past has been or currently a member of the Band Boosters in good standing and who has made a significant contribution to the LDHS or SJMS band programs.

 

            1.   Nominations with supporting documentation for Life Memberships                          will be submitted to the Board of Directors no later than April 30th of each             year.

            2.  The nominations will be made by any regular member on forms                developed by the Board for this purpose.

            3.  The Board will assure the nominees are (or were) members in good             standing and then submit the nominees to the general membership for             consideration as Life Members at the May general membership meeting.

            4.  Life Members may attend general membership meetings of the Band             Boosters.

            5.  No more than 5% of the general membership may be nominated in any             given year.

 

d.                   Honorary Members.  Honorary members are bestowed this title as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate.

 

Section 3.  Dues.  The Board will from time-to-time set and publish the dues scheduled for the various types of membership.  Dues payments coincide with the fiscal year and are due June 1 and are valid through May 31.  There shall be no prorating of dues.  The Board will publish how the dues are collected.

 

Section 4.  Privileges of Membership.  Each voting members shall be entitled to make motions and vote at all regular and special meetings of the general membership, as well as observe all meetings of the Board of Directors. 

 

Section 5.  Members in Good Standing.  A voting member is current in all Band Boosters financial obligations and/or has not been removed from the membership. 

 

Section 6.  Voting.  All voting will be done in person.  There shall be no voting by proxy at any meeting of the Band Boosters. 

 

Section 7.  Resignation from Membership.  All resignations from the Band Boosters shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors, or to the President or Vice President.  The resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by the Board of Directors or such officer, and acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

 

Section 8.  Removal from Membership.  The Board of Directors shall have the authority to remove any member with cause (conduct or achievement not in keeping with the policies or best interest of the Band Boosters) with a two-thirds (2/3) vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors at a regular or special meeting called of the Board for that purpose.  The individual in question shall be notified of the date/time/location of such action.

  

 

 

ARTICLE VI:  BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Section 1.  General Powers.  The business and affairs of the Band Boosters shall be administered by its Board of Directors; hereafter referred to as the Board.  For emergency situations where there is insufficient time to coordinate actions with the Board, the President or designated elected Board Member may take appropriate action(s).  As soon as practical action(s) taken by the President or designee will be briefed to the Board and a motion affirming the action(s) of the President or the designee will be considered.

 

Section 2.  Number.  There shall be twelve (12) primary members on the Board.  They include the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and eight (8) Directors.  The eight (8) Directors chair their respective committees, which include the Ways and Means, Band Advisory, Public Relations, Uniforms, Equipment Manager, Stage Manager, Concessions and Music Library committees.  The LDHS Principal and Band Director shall serve as ex officio members on the Board.

 

Section 3.  Term and Tenure.  Each officer and Director shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected or appointed.  Officers and Directors shall assume their duties on June 1 following their election in May.  There are no term limits for Directors.  Officers may serve only two consecutive terms in their respective position.

 

Section 4.  Nominating and Election.

 

a.                    A Nominating Committee of three (3) voting members will be appointed by the President and approved by the Board at the January meeting of the Board.  One member of the Nominating Committee will be from the Board and two members will be from the general membership.  The President may not serve on this committee as either a member or ex officio member.

b.                  The Nominating Committee will nominate one (1) or more qualified individual(s) for each officer and Director position on the Board.  Possible candidates or nominations for elected positions may be made to the Nominating Committee by any member in good standing.  The Nominating Committee will report the slate of qualified nominees at the April General Membership meeting.  After the Nominating Committee makes its report, nominations for officer and Director positions will be accepted from the floor.

c.                   Elections will generally be conducted at the May General Membership Meeting by secret ballot with a simple majority of a quorum of the Band Boosters members present required to elect each position.  The President shall appoint two non-candidate members of the general membership who are in good standing to collect the secret ballots and to tally the votes.  The meeting minutes shall reflect the results of the vote.

 

Section 5.  Qualifications for Board.  Each Officer and Director shall be a voting member and a parent or guardian of one or more students in any Lee-Davis High School band program (rising 9th through 12th grader).  Board members may hold only one elected position at any one time.

 

Section 6.  Removal from Board.  Any elected officer or Director may be removed with cause by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of a quorum of those general members at a General or Special meeting called for that purpose.  The Board may remove an elected officer or Director with cause by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of a quorum of those elected officers and Directors at a Board meeting.  The individual in question shall be notified of the date/time/location of such action.

 

Section 7.  Vacancies from Board.  Other than the President’s position, elected vacancies on the Board will be filled by a majority vote of a quorum of the remaining Board of Directors for the remaining unexpired portion of the term of the officer or Director whose office has thus become vacant.  If the President’s position becomes vacant, the Vice President will become the President.  The Board of Directors will then fill the Vice President’s position by a majority vote of a quorum of the remaining Board of Directors for the remaining unexpired portion of the term of the Vice President.

 

Section 8.  Resignation from Board.  Any officer or Director may resign at any time upon giving written notice to the Board or to the President or Vice President of the Band Boosters.  Unless otherwise specified in the notice, the resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by the Board or such officer, and the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

 

Section 9.  Compensation from Board.  No compensation shall be paid to officers or Directors, as such, for their services.  Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any officer or Director from serving the Band Boosters in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

Section 10.  Delegation of Powers from Board.  The Board may delegate the powers and duties, or any portion or portions thereof, of any officer, to any Director, other officer, committee chair, member, employee, or agent.

 

 

ARTICLE VII:  MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Section 1.  The Board shall meet monthly in conjunction with the General Membership meetings, with the exception of July and December, with the date, time and location set by the Board.  A minimum of 48-hours notice shall be provided if there is a change in the established meeting date, time, or location.

 

Section 2.  Special Meetings.  Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President or by a simple majority of the Board for a specifically stated purpose.

 

Section 3.  Notice of Special Meetings.  The President or other designated member of the Board shall ensure each member of the Board is personally notified by telephone, email, fax, or first class mail as to the date, time, location and purpose of such meetings of the Board at least

48-hours prior to the meeting.

 

Section 4.  Quorum and Voting.  A quorum for conducting business at all meetings of the Board shall be a minimum of seven (7) elected members of the Board.  Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution and Bylaws, any action taken at a meeting of the Board, at which a quorum is present, by a majority of the elected members shall be deemed to be the action of the Board.  Each member of the Board shall have one vote.  A member must be present to vote; absentee or proxy voting is not allowed.

 

 

ARTICLE VIII:  OFFICERS

 

Section 1.  Duties of President:

 

a.                    Shall act as the Chair of the Board and will preside at all regular and special meetings of the General Membership and Board of Directors.

b.                  Shall coordinate the work of the Board and Committees in order that the objectives of the Band Boosters may be promoted.

c.                   Shall be an ex officio member of all committees except Nominating Committee.

d.                  Shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers, as the Board or General Membership shall from time-to-time delegate to the President. 

 

Section 2.  Duties of Vice President

 

a.                    Shall act as the Vice Chair of the Board and as aid to the President. 

b.                  Shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or inability of that officer to act.

c.                   Shall serve as the membership coordinator by ensuring membership dues are collected, membership cards are issued, and a current membership roster is maintained and available at all regular and special meetings of the Board and General Membership.

d.                  Shall perform such other duties, as the Board or President shall from time-to-time delegate to the Vice President.

 

Section 3.  Duties of the Treasurer

a.                    Shall have custody of all Band Booster funds and maintain all Band Booster financial records. 

b.                  Shall keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures.

c.                   Shall deposit funds of the Band Boosters in its name in a timely fashion in such financial institutions as shall be approved by the Board. 

d.                  Shall make disbursements in a timely manner as authorized by the Board, General Membership, in accordance with the budget adopted by the General Membership. 

e.                   Shall ensure disbursements are made with adequate documentation of expenses (i.e. copies of bills, cash register receipts, etc.) unless specifically authorized and approved by the Board.

f.                    Shall prepare and present monthly financial statements to the Board and General Membership meetings, and at other times when requested by the Board or President.  Financial statements will be available upon request to members in good standing in a reasonable time (5 business days). 

g.                   Shall chair the Finance Committee, which prepares the annual budget.

h.                   Shall have the accounts examined according to the audit procedures outlined in Article XI, Auditing Procedures.

 

Section 4.  Duties of Secretary

a.                    Shall record and report the minutes of all Band Booster Board and General Membership meetings to the Board and general membership.

b.                  Shall maintain an accurate record of all Board and committee chairpersons to include name, position, mailing address, phone number(s), and email address.

c.                   Shall maintain the Band Boosters official records and documents (except financial) to include all minutes, the current master copy of the Constitution and Bylaws, and all federal, state, and local required documents.  Have charge of other such books and papers as the Board may direct.

d.                  Shall provide all Board members and the LDHS Principal and Band Director a current copy of the Band Boosters Constitution and Bylaws.  Ensure a current copy of the Band Boosters Constitution and Bylaws is posted on the Band Boosters website.  Make a copy of the Band Boosters Constitution and Bylaws available in a reasonable time (5 business days) to any member in good standing who requests a copy.

e.                   Shall conduct the correspondence of the Band Boosters.

f.                    Shall perform those duties as may be assigned by the President or Board.

 

 

 

ARTICLE IX:  COMMITTEES

 

Section 1.  General.  Directors chair their respective standing committees, which include Ways and Means, Band Advisory, Public Relations, Uniforms, Equipment Manager, Stage Manager, Concessions, and Music Library.  The Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee.  Special committee chairpersons are band booster members in good standing who are appointed by the President.  The chairs of each committee may recruit additional individuals (members or non-members) to help carry out their duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary.  For Nominating Committee procedures see Article VI, Section 4.  The President is an ex officio member of all committees except nominating committee.

 

Section 2.  Standing Committees.  Duties and responsibilities include:

 

a.                    Ways and Means:  Planning and conducting or providing the fund raising projects or other means of financial support that generate income to finance the LDHS band program and promote the purposes of the Band Boosters.

b.                  Band Advisory:  Serving as a liaison between the students, parents, Band Director, LDHS  Administration,  PTSA, and the Band Boosters.  The Chair shall assist the Band Director in securing chaperones for trips, or other activities of the band, and ensuring the proper Hanover County adult volunteer forms and student medical release forms are on file.  All chaperones must be members in good standing of the Band Boosters.  The Chair shall also maintain and report monthly all volunteer hours to the LDHS administration.

c.                   Public Relations:  Informing the general public about the activities of the  Band Boosters by any available means.  Other committees wishing to have their work publicized shall coordinate their needs through the Public Relations Committee.  The Public Relations Committee shall disseminate pertinent Band Boosters membership by any available means. 

d.                  Uniforms:  Monitoring and maintain the uniform inventory for the LDHS band.  Includes assisting in distribution, collecting, and maintaining in good order the uniforms stored in the band room, as well as keeping current records of the uniform inventory.

e.                   Equipment Manager:  Coordinating the transportation and set-up of equipment at all performances, including concerts, parades, field shows, and competitions.  Also responsible for maintaining the large equipment used in the production of these events.

f.                    Stage Manager:  Coordinating stage operations with the Band Director.  Responsibilities may include supporting set-up, stage lighting and sound system operations, and other phases of stage operations as coordinated with the Band Director and their staff.

g.                   Concessions:  Operating the concession stand at all home football games, the Bazaar, Tournament of Champions, and any other events in which the band may participate.  Responsibilities include purchasing all items needed to run the concession, set-up and clean-up of the concession area, recruiting volunteers to work, keeping track of the volunteer hours and forwarding that information to the Band Advisory Chairperson when requested.  The Chair is also responsible for coordinating start up money, keeping track of profits from each event and turning over the receipts to the Treasurer as well as providing a timely status report to the board after each event. 

h.                   Music Library:  Helping the Band Director maintain the LDHS Music Library.  Duties include cataloging, filing, sorting and other such duties as requested by the Band Director.

i.                     Finance Committee:  The Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer and is responsible for drafting the annual band boosters budget.  The Finance Committee will meet following the regularly scheduled May Band Boosters meeting to prepare the annual budget for the following year.  The budget will then be reviewed by the Board.  A 15 day notice will then be provided to all eligible voting members to review the proposed budget.  The budget will then be voted on by the general membership at the regularly schedule Band Boosters meeting in June.  The Finance Committee shall be comprised of the President, the Band Director, the Treasurer, the Ways and Means Chairman, and three members in good standing from the general membership chosen by the Treasurer.  Any budget presented by the Finance Committee shall be balanced.

 

Section 3.  Appointed Committees.  Appointed committees include, but are not limited to Scholarship, Hospitality, Audit, Tournament of Champions, Bazaar, Bylaws, and AIA Committee.

a.                    Scholarship Committee.  The Scholarship Committee will consist of the Band Director and three Band Booster members in good standing appointed by the President.  Parent(s) or guardian(s) of students who are eligible to receive Band Booster student scholarships may not serve on this committee.  The LDHS Band Director serves as advisor to the committee but does not have voting privileges.  The committee is responsible for recommending the standards of selection for Band Booster student scholarships at the Board’s regular February meeting.  Recipients must be graduating LDHS band or color guard students.  The committee shall advise band students of the availability of Band Booster student scholarships, and will evaluate and select eligible students to receive these scholarships.  The Board will determine the amount of each scholarship, which may vary from year-to-year depending upon the number of eligible students and availability of funds.  The committee will also be responsible for obtaining the checks for the recipients and the distribution of these checks to the appropriate schools.  The scholarship funds shall be disbursed no later than December 31 of the award year. 

b.                  Hospitality Committee.  Responsible for planning and implementing all Band Booster social functions. 

c.                   Tournament of Champions.  The TOC is a marching band contest sponsored by the Band Boosters.  The date, time, and conduct of the TOC will be coordinated with the Band Director.  The TOC Committee plans and manages the event.  TOC Chairperson will be a Band Booster member in good standing and be appointed by the President and Band Director to serve a term from January 1 to December 31.  Upon appointment, the TOC Chairperson will then solicit as many volunteers as necessary to properly staff the TOC Committee.  The TOC operating plan will be maintained and updated by the TOC Chairperson and returned to the Secretary within a reasonable time after the TOC event is completed for use by next year’s TOC Committee. 

d.                  Bazaar.  Responsible for all aspects of planning, promoting, procuring and conducting the annual Band Booster Bazaar.  Committee chair will also be responsible for preparing a complete financial statement and turning all receipts and monies over to the treasurer within ten business days.

e.                   Constitution and Bylaws Committee.  Consists of a minimum of three (3) voting members, appointed by the President, who are responsible for the review of and drafting revisions to the Constitution and Bylaws.  The Constitution and Bylaws will be reviewed at least every two (2) years.  Upon completion of the review, a new signature page with the current slate of officers will be created and the proper signatures affixed.

f.                    AIA (Atlantic Indoor Association).  The AIA is an indoor competition sponsored by the Band Boosters.  The date, time, and conduct of the AIA will be coordinated with the Band Director and the Color Guard Director.  The AIA Committee plans the event by serving as host for the competition.  The overall running of the event is handled by the Atlantic Indoor Association.  The AIA Chairperson will be a Band Booster member in good standing and be appointed by the President, the Band Director, and the Color Guard Director to serve a term from June – May.  Upon appointment, the AIA Chairperson will then solicit as many volunteers as necessary to properly staff the AIA Committee.  The AIA operating plan will be maintained and updated by the AIA Chairperson and returned to the Secretary within a reasonable time after the AIA event is completed for use by next year’s AIA Committee.

 

Section 4.   Special Committees.  The President may create other such special committees as deemed necessary to promote the objectives of the Band Boosters. 

 

 

ARTICLE X:  MEETINGS OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

 

Section 1.  General Membership Meetings.  General Membership meetings are held monthly, with the exception of July and December, with the date, time and location set by the Board.  General Membership meeting notifications will be published on the Band Boosters Website and in the Band Director’s Monthly Calendar.  Seven (7) days notice shall be provided if there is a change in the meeting date, time or location.

 

Section 2.  Annual Meeting.  The Annual Meeting of the General Membership will be held in May of each year at which time the new Officers and Directors will be elected.

 

Section 3.  Special Meetings.  Special meetings of the general membership may be called by the President, by a simple majority of the Board, or by members of the General Membership for a specifically stated purpose.  Special meetings of the Band Boosters shall be held at such place and time as may be designated in the notice of such meeting.  Notice of Special Meetings will be made no less than seven (7) or no earlier than thirty (30) calendar days of the Special Meeting on the Band Booster Website.

 

Section 4.  Quorum and Voting.  Thirteen voting members shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the General Membership.  Each voting member shall have one vote.  A voting member must be present to vote; absentee or proxy voting is not allowed.

 

Section 5.  The General Membership shall be the final authority in deciding all matters pertaining to the Band Boosters.

 

 

 

ARTICLE XI:  AUDITING PROCEDURES

 

 

Section 1.  General.  The Band Boosters financial records will be audited annually in May or whenever there is a new Treasurer.  In such case the new Treasurer will not assume those duties or responsibilities until an audit is complete and a report is made to the Board.

 

Section 2.  Procedures.  The Treasurer will turn over the books (bank register(s), bank statements, receipts, etc.) to a professional auditor selected by the Board.  The books shall be audited expeditiously and a written audit report submitted to the Board for approval.  Copies of the approved audit report will be made available to the general membership and copies sent to the LDHS Principal and Band Director.

 

 

ARTICLE XII:  EXPENDITURES, CONTRACTS, DEPOSITS, CHECKS, ETC.

 

 

Section 1.  Financial Policies.

a.                    The Band Boosters will not incur any debts.  There shall be no expenditure of funds or ordering of goods, materials, or services without sufficient funds in the treasury to cover the expense.

b.                   All expenditures shall be in accordance with the approved budget, or if not in the budget, shall have prior approval of the Board.  For emergency situations where there is insufficient time to coordinate actions with the Board, the President or designated elected Board member may take appropriate action.

c.                    Monies raised by or donated to the Band Boosters shall be deemed the property of the Band Boosters.

d.                   Receipts or supporting documents are required on all purchases and must be turned into the treasurer – reimbursements will not be made without receipts or other supporting documents unless approved by the Board.

e.                   All Officers or Directors authorized to deposit or withdraw funds will be bonded.

 

Section 2. Contracts.  Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution and Bylaws, the Board may authorize any officer(s), Director(s), member(s), agent(s) to enter into any contract or to execute and deliver any instrument on behalf of the Band Boosters, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

 

Section 3.  Deposits.  All Band Booster funds shall be deposited to the credit of the Band Boosters in such federally insured financial institutions that the Board shall select.

 

Section 4.  Checks and Withdrawals.  All withdrawals shall be made by check using an official Band Booster account.  Band Booster account(s) requires two (2) signatures on every withdrawal/check.  The president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary are authorized to sign all checks for authorized expenditures.  The treasurer or president will ensure account(s) signature card(s) reflect the current treasurer, president, vice president and secretary.  No one may sign a blank check or sign a check written to them; no two members of the same family may sign the same check/withdrawal on a Band Booster account.

 

Section 5.  Investments.  The funds of the Band Boosters may be invested in such manner and for such purposes as may be lawful, as authorized by the Board.

 

 

ARTICLE XIII:  FISCAL YEAR

 

The fiscal year of the Band Boosters shall begin on June 1st and end on May 31st. 

 

 

ARTICLE XIV:  PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

 

Section 1.  The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Band Boosters in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws and any special rules of order the Band Boosters may adopt.

 

Section 2.  The presiding officer of any Band Boosters meeting may seek the advice of, or the services of a qualified Parliamentarian at any time in the conduct of Band Boosters business.  The Parliamentarian is not required to be a member of the Band Boosters.

 

 

ARTICLE XV - AMENDMENTS

 

Amendments to the Band Boosters Constitution and Bylaws may be submitted by the Board, or by written petition of at least nine (9) voting members of the Band Boosters and shall be filed with the Secretary.  A thirty (30) day notice will be provided to all voting members.  Amendments may be adopted at any regular or special meeting called for that purpose of the General Membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.  Approved amendments become effective immediately unless stated otherwise in the amendment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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President                                  Date                                         Treasurer                                 Date

 

 

 

 

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Vice President                          Date                                         Secretary                                 Date