SAMPLE CONSTITUTION FORM

Article 1 - Name

The name of this private organization shall be the Hurricane Athletics Booster Club

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Article II - Purpose

This club has been established for the purpose of promoting, supporting, and improving the athletic programs at Amherst-PelhamRegionalHigh School.

Article III - Objective

This club will conduct itself in a manner which is free from racial discrimination and which provides equal opportunity and treatment for all members regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Article IV - Membership

Membership is open to all persons regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national origin interested in furthering the purpose of the club. There shall be two categories of membership: Regular and Honorary.

A. Regular Members

Regular members are parents, guardians, or individuals who support the purpose

of the club. Regular members shall pay dues or fees, have the right to vote, and

have the right to hold a club office.

B. Honorary Members

Honorary Members are those individuals selected by the executive board of the

club who have helped the club or displayed a profound interest in its purpose.

Honorary members shall not pay dues, vote or hold elective office.

Article V - Finances

A. Income

1. Income shall be primarily derived from the collection of dues, donations, or from

Fund raising events.

2. Any changes in dues or fees recommended by the executive board must be approved

by a majority vote of the regular membership.

B. Annual Accounting Audit

An annual accounting audit shall be conducted and submitted to the school

administrator.

Article VI - Meetings

A. Executive Board

The executive board shall meet once a month during the school year.  The exact date and location will be determined by the executive board. This meeting should be held prior to a regular membership meeting.

B. General Membership

The general membership shall meet once a month.  The exact date and location shall be determined by the executive board.

C. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the membership may be called when deemed necessary by the

President or by petition by the general membership.

D. Minutes

Minutes of each meeting shall be recorded by the club secretary. These minutes shall be

distributed to the general membership.