Tri-City Storm Booster Club

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Approved 7-22-2008

Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the Tri-City Storm Booster Club is to support the Tri-City Storm Hockey Club and the United States Hockey League; to promote community involvement and education; and to encourage sportsmanship.

ARTICLE I: OFFICES
Section 1. Offices: The principal office of the club shall be located in the State of Nebraska.

ARTICLE II: FISCAL & MEMBERSHIP YEAR
Section 1. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year of the Booster Club shall begin on September 1 and end on
August 31 each year.
Section 2. Membership Year: The membership year shall begin on September 1 and end on August 31
each year, except as noted in Article III, Section 5.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERS
Section 1. Classes of Membership: The Booster Club shall have four classes of Membership:
A. Individual
B. Family
C. Benefactor
D. Student Membership
Membership in the club shall be as follows:
A. Individual Membership: An individual membership shall be one (1) person, 19 years of age and older.
B. Family Membership: A family membership shall include up to two (2) adults and their children 18 years of age and younger.
C. Benefactor Membership: A Benefactor Membership shall include individuals, couples, or families who wish to support the Tri-City Storm but not participate on organization committees. They will have voting privileges and can attend organization activities.
D. Student Membership: A student membership shall be one (1) person 18 years of age and younger and does not have voting privileges.
Section 2. Method of Membership: Individual, family, benefactor and student classes of membership
are required to register in writing and pay an annual fee as designated by the Booster Club. Membership is available without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.
Section 3. Good Standing: In order to be a member in good standing, each member shall abide by
Arena rules of good conduct and the Booster Club bylaws and have membership fees paid in full.
Section 4. Voting Rights: Each adult member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on each
matter submitted to a vote of the members.
Section 5. Status and Duration of Membership: Membership shall be effective from September 1 of
each year until August 31 of the following year. Anyone obtaining membership on March 1 or later in the season shall pay one half (1/2) of the dues for that membership category for the remainder of the membership year. In the event that such membership registration is not held in any year, membership shall continue until such registration is held or the club is liquidated or dissolved.

ARTICLE IV: MEETING OF MEMBERS
Section 1. Meetings: The Booster Club shall meet once a month at a time and location to be determined
by the current Board of Directors. If a Tri-City Storm hockey game is scheduled for the designated meeting day, the meeting shall be held on another date that month as determined by the Board.
Section 2. Quorum: The registered members of the club in attendance at any regularly scheduled
meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Section 3. Proxies: No member shall vote by proxy at any meeting.
Section 4. Voting: Voting for the Board of Directors shall be by a written ballot. Voting on any other
issue shall be by a show of hands unless the presiding officer shall order, or any member shall demand, a written ballot.

ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. General Powers: The business and affairs of the Booster Club shall be managed by its Board
of Directors.
Section 2. Officers: Officers of the Booster Club shall be of the President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice
President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 3. Directors-At-Large: The three (3) Directors-At-Large shall attend all meetings of the Board
of Directors. They are encouraged to participate in committee activities and they shall assume any responsibility as directed by the President.
Section 4. Board of Directors Composition: There shall be eight (8) members of the Board of
Directors, the five Officers and three Directors-At-Large. Any member in good standing may run for and hold a position on the Board of Directors of the Booster Club. No more than one immediate family member may run and hold an office on the Board of Directors. Each person may only hold one office per year.
Section 5. Election: The members of the club shall elect a Board of Directors during the May General
meeting each year. The newly elected Board of Directors will take office immediately following the election and will then be responsible for filling the above named Officer positions before the June general meeting. All property and records of the organization shall be transferred to the newly elected Board.
Section 6. Nominations Committee and Election Procedure: In March the President shall appoint a
Nominations Committee chairperson who is a member in good standing. The chairperson may select up to two (2) additional members in good standing to also serve on the committee. The slate of candidates assembled by the Nominations Committee shall be submitted to the general membership via the newsletter, email, or a general mailing at least one week before the May General meeting when elections are held. At the May meeting a ballot with the slate of candidates assembled by the Nominations Committee and several blank lines shall be distributed to the members. The President will then open the floor for nominations. Members will write the additional names nominated, if any, on their ballots. The President will close nominations and the members will then vote for eight. The President shall appoint three (3) members who were not nominated, or whose family member was not nominated, to count the ballots and report the results to the membership.
Section 7. Tenure: There is no limitation of tenure for the Board of Directors. However, each Board
Member must attend two-thirds of the regularly scheduled meetings in their year of service in order to be eligible for re-election.
Section 8. Removal: Any Director may be removed by a majority vote of the members present at a
general Booster Club meeting when it is determined that the removal of the Director is in the best interest of the Booster Club in regard to conduct and good standing. (see Article III, Section 3).
Section 9. Vacancies: The Board of Directors shall assume the responsibilities of any vacated position
on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall select a member for the vacant position. The nominee shall be approved by the membership at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Section 10. Compensation: No appointed or elected official or member shall receive any compensation
of any nature whatsoever for their services to the Booster Club. By action of the Board of Directors, they may be reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Booster Club.
Section 11. Membership Dues: The Board of Directors shall determine the monetary charge for
membership dues and shall be responsible for evaluating those fees annually. Membership dues are nonrefundable.

ARTICLE VI: MEETING OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Regular Meetings: The Board of Directors shall meet prior to the regularly scheduled
general Booster Club meetings.
Section 2. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at the request of
the President or two (2) Directors. The President shall arrange the date, time, and place of such meeting.
Section 3. Notice of Special Meeting: Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be
given at least two (2) days in advance, if possible. Notice shall state the date, time, and place of such meeting. Notice will be given orally, personally, electronically, or by U.S. mail (time permitting) to each Director.
Section 4. Purpose of Meeting: Neither the business to be transacted, nor the purpose of any regular or
special meeting of the Board of Directors, need be specified in notice of such meeting.
Section 5. Quorum: A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors. If a quorum is not present, the meeting shall be adjourned.
Section 6. Proxies: No Director shall vote by proxy at any meeting of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VII: OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers: Officers of the Booster Club shall be the President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice
President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2. Qualifications, Election, Tenure and Vacancies: Qualifications, election, tenure and
vacancies of any office shall be handled in the manner provided in Article V of these Bylaws.
Section 3. President: The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Booster Club and
shall, in general, supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Booster Club, subject to the general powers of the Board of Directors. The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and the Board of Directors. The President shall sign, with the Treasurer of the Booster Club, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, leases, or other instruments authorized for execution by the Board of Directors. The President shall be responsible for ensuring the fiscal well being of the Booster Club. The President shall, in general, perform all duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. The President shall be an ex-officio (non-voting) member of all standing committees, except the President shall chair the Fundraising Committee. The President shall not vote on any issue except to break a tie.
Section 4. First Vice-President: In the absence of the President, the First Vice-President shall perform
the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the power of, and be subject to, all the restrictions upon the President. The First Vice-President shall be responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of membership registration, the enforcement of rules, and other duties as assigned by the President or Board of Directors. The First Vice-President shall serve as the chair of the Membership Committee.
Section 5. Second Vice President: The Second Vice President shall be responsible for organizing
member participation for the various Booster Club activities. Such activities shall include, but are not limited to, fund-raisers, clean-up details, and any other contracted activities of the Booster Club. The Second Vice President, in general, shall perform all duties incident to the office of the Second Vice President and such other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors. The Second Vice President shall serve as the chair of the Programs Committee.
Section 6. Secretary: The Secretary shall be the custodian of the Booster Club records. The Secretary
shall keep minutes of the meetings of the members and the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of the Secretary and such other duties as assigned by the President or as prescribed by the Board of Directors.
Section 7. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds
and securities of the Booster Club. This officer shall receive and give receipts for all money in the account name of such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as selected by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall verify charges and expenditures and shall report to the membership at the meetings on the financial position of the club. The Treasurer shall see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws. The Treasurer shall sign, with the President, any deeds, mortgages, contracts, leases, or other instruments authorized for execution by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping records of members in good standing and furnishing the Membership chairperson and the newsletter editor with the names and addresses of those members. The Treasurer, in general, shall perform all duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and such other duties as assigned to the Treasurer by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall serve as the chair of the Finance Committee.
Section 8. Past President: The immediate Past President shall be a member of the Board of Directors in
a non-voting advisory capacity.

ARTICLE VIII: COMMITTEES
Section 1. Classes of Committee: The Booster Club shall have two classes of committees: Standing
Committees and Ad-hoc Committees. Action of both classes of committees shall be reported to the Board of Directors as promptly as possible.
Section 2. Tenure: At the discretion of the Board of Directors, each member of all committees shall
continue until the next election of the Board of Directors unless the committee shall be terminated prior to the elections.
Section 3. Vacancies: Any vacancy occurring in any committee shall be filled in the same manner as
provided in the case of original appointment.
Section 4. Quorum: Unless otherwise provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors designating a
committee, a majority of the members of the whole committee shall constitute a quorum.
Section 5. Rules: All committees shall abide by the rules of the Bylaws of the Booster Club.
Section 6. Standing Committees: The Board of Directors shall accept volunteers to serve on the
following standing committees at the first meeting of the year of service (June), or as soon thereafter as convenient: A. Fundraising Committee, B. Membership Committee, C. Finance Committee, D. Program Committee.
A. Fundraising Committee: The chair of the Fundraising Committee shall be the President. The primary function is to help with any fundraising organized to promote the Booster Club, Tri-City Storm Hockey, and/or the United States Hockey League
B. Membership Committee The chair of the Membership Committee shall be the First Vice-President. The primary function shall be to promote new memberships and renew current memberships. Optimally, this committee shall be composed of a representative from each seating section to promote membership in each section.
C. Finance Committee: The chair of the Finance Committee shall be the Treasurer except when an Audit Sub-Committee is formed. Someone other than the Treasurer will lead the annual audit and report back to the Board of Directors. The primary functions of the Finance Committee shall be the budget, audits, and monthly reporting of all ledgers.
E. Program Committee: The chair of the Program Committee shall be the 2nd Vice President. The primary function of the Program Committee shall be to assist the 2nd Vice President in obtaining member participation in the various Booster Club activities.
Section 7. Ad Hoc Committees: The Board of Directors may, by resolution, designate Ad Hoc
Committees. These committees may be necessary or desirable in furtherance of the stated purposes of the Booster Club. Said resolution shall prescribe the purposes and duties of such committees. Any Ad-Hoc Committee will be Chaired or Co-Chaired by a member of the Board of Directors. Actions of any Ad-hoc Committee shall not be considered to be the actions of the Booster Club or of the Board of Directors unless approved by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IX: CONTRACTS, DEPOSITS, CHECKS AND FUNDS
Section 1. Contracts: The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers of the Booster Club,
in addition to the officers so authorized by these Bylaws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Booster Club. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.
Section 2. Deposits: All funds of the Booster Club shall be deposited as soon as practical to the credit of
the Booster Club in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.
Section 3. Checks, Drafts and Orders: All checks, drafts or orders for the payment of money, and all
notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Booster Club, shall be signed by any officers whose names appears on the current bank signature card.
Section 4. All reimbursements and other payments must be accompanied by a receipt.

ARTICLE X: BOOKS, RECORDS AND MINUTES
Section 1. Books, Records and Minutes: The Booster Club shall keep correct and complete books and
records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the monthly meetings.
Section 2. Custody: The Treasurer of the Booster Club shall have custody of the books and records of
account of the Booster Club and the Secretary of the Booster Club shall have custody of the minutes of the Booster Club. These records shall be passed on to the newly elected Board immediately following election. These records will be maintained for historical reference.
Section 3. Access: All books, records and minutes of the Booster Club may be inspected by any
member or their agent or attorney for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.

ARTICLE XI: LIMITATIONS OF LIABLITY AND INDEMNITY
Section 1. Limitation of Liability: Except as otherwise provided by law, the members, directors, and
officers of the Booster Club shall not, as such, be liable for its debt and obligations.
Section 2. Indemnity: The Booster Club shall, and does hereby, agree to indemnify and hold harmless
the director, officer, former director, former officer, or any person who is or has acted on behalf of the Booster Club at the request of its members, Board of Directors, or officers, from and against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him/her in connection with the defense of any action, suit or proceeding, civil, criminal, or administrative, in which he/she are made a party, except in relation to matters as to which he/she shall be adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in office.

ARTICLE XII: DISSOLUTION OF CLUB
Section 1. Club Dissolution: Upon dissolution of the Tri-City Storm Booster Club, all of the
Club’s assets must be distributed to another hockey booster club or to the Tri-City Storm organization.

ARTICLE XIII: AMENDMENT
Section 1. Method of Amendment: The Bylaws of any section may be amended or repealed by a
majority vote of the members present and voting at any meeting of the membership of the Booster Club. A notice of the proposed amendment must be available to members at the monthly meeting prior to the monthly meeting that the amendment is voted on.
Section 2. Effective Date of Amendments: Amendments, alteration, or repeal of these Bylaws shall be
effective on the date of action thereon, unless a different date is specifically stated.

The officers and Directors of the Tri-City Storm Booster Club have read these Bylaws, understand the contents and agree to the purpose and intent.

Signed statement of same is filed and held in records of the Secretary.

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President – Kathy Knapp Date

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First Vice-President – Betty Smith Date

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Second Vice-President – Travis Flies Date

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Secretary - Mardi Anderson Date

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Treasurer – Jennifer Turek Date

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Director-At-Large – Cindy Rademacher Date

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Director-At-Large – Jamie Legates Date

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Director-At-Large – Jan Hankey Date

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2010-2011 Board of Directors

2010-2011 President
     Jan Hankey
1st Vice Pres & Membership
     Cindy Rademacher
2nd Vice Pres & Projects
     Trudy Ekberg
Secretary
     Chelsie Shaw
Treasurer & Newsletter
     Mardi Anderson

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