Bylaws of Lake Travis High School Cheerleading Booster Club (A Non-Profit Corporation) Article One Name and Location

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1 Bylaws of Lake Travis High School Cheerleading Booster Club (A Non-Profit Corporation) Article One Name and Location Section 1. The name of the organization shall be Lake Travis High School Cheerleading Booster Club herein after referred to as The Club or Booster Club. Section 2. All club meetings may be held at such places within the Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD) as designated by LTISD Administration and club officers. Article Two Purposes and Structure Section 1. Purposes. This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, literary, and educational purposes as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The purposes of the Corporation include raising funds and purchasing personal property and services to be used by cheerleading students and faculty at Lake Travis High School; providing volunteers for educational and / extracurricular activities that will contribute to the public education of the community; engaging in other charitable, civic, or educational activities that will contribute to the public education of the community; and exercising other powers conferred by the laws of Texas on nonprofit corporations. This Corporation shall be self-governing, self-supporting, non-commercial, nonsectarian, nonprofit and nonpartisan, and shall seek neither to direct the administrative activities of the Lake Travis Independent School District nor to control its policies. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any director of the Corporation, officer of the Corporation, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the Corporation affecting one or more of its purposes); and no director, officer or and private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets on the dissolution of the Corporation. No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publication of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. The Corporation shall not conduct or carry on any activities not permitted to be conducted or carried on by an organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code and Regulations as they now exists or as they may be amended.

2 The Corporation shall observe the following regulations: Lake Travis Independent School District Booster Club Guidelines, University Interscholastic League Booster Club Guidelines and all local, state and federal laws which apply to nonprofit organizations. Upon dissolution of the Corporation or the winding up if its affairs, the assets of the Corporation shall be distributed exclusively to Lake Travis High School which would then qualify under the provisions of Section (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may be amended. The Corporation is organized pursuant to the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act and does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit and is organized for nonprofit purposes which are consistent with the provisions of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations as they now exist or as they may be hereafter amended. Article Three Membership Section 1. Membership. Membership in this organization is open to any person who is a parent, guardian, or adult relative of a child or children who participate in the Lake Travis High School Cheerleading Program, and who will uphold the policies of this organization and agree to its Bylaws. A maximum of one membership shall be granted to each family unit. Section 2. Qualification. Eligible persons shall become members by paying the prescribed membership dues per family per school year. Upon payment of such dues, a member shall be considered in good standing and be entitled to any and all rights and privileges of membership. Section 3. Membership Drive. An annual membership drive shall be conducted after team try-outs, with additional members accepted at any time. Section 4. Dues. The organization s Executive Board shall determine annual dues and late fees each year according to the needs of the organization. Dues shall be payable at the May meeting each year.

3 Article Four Officers Section 1. Qualification. Officers of this organization must be members in good standing and shall consist of President (or Co-Presidents), Vice President-Food and Transportation, Second Vice President-Fundraising, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Historian, Freshman Squad Representative, Junior Varsity Squad Representative, Varsity Squad Representative, and Immediate Past President or Co- Presidents. Each position shall be from a different family. Officer positions may be served by more than one person with only one vote per position. Any officer, elected or appointed, by the membership may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members. Such removal shall be without prejudice to membership rights, if any, of the person so removed. If a cheerleader of an elected or appointed officer is permanently dismissed during the school year for any reason, the elected or appointed officer will relinquish their position immediately. Section 2. Powers. The Executive Board shall be the governing body of the organization and shall manage, control, and direct the affairs and property of the organization. Specific duties include: transact necessary business in the intervals between regular meetings and such other business as may be referred to it by The Club or the Coach(es); establish priorities and prepare the agenda for all regular, special and annual meetings; appoint a qualified committee (excluding any check signer on The Club account) to audit the Treasurer s accounts; appoint at least two (2) of the Elected Officers to act as designated check signers; approve routine expenditures within the limits of the budget; consider recommendations for the disbursement of funds surplus to the budget and to prepare those recommendations for presentation to the membership; hear reports and recommendations of standing or special committees and prepare report for presentation to The Club; perform such other duties applicable to the Executive Board as specified in these bylaws or by vote of the organization or prescribed by parliamentary authority adopted by this organization. Section 3. Compensation. No Board Members shall receive compensation for any service he or she may render to the organization. Board members may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Section 4. Officers. Officers shall be elected at the April regular meeting and will take office immediately. A Nominating Committee (Committee) will be appointed by the Executive Board each year. It shall be the duty of this Committee to nominate candidate(s) for each elected office no later than two weeks following the March regular meeting. The Nominating Committee will provide the membership with a written

4 description of officer duties as well as solicit member interest in writing. The consent of each candidate must be obtained before his or her name is placed in nomination. The Committee will submit the names of the candidates to the organization s membership one week prior to the April regular meeting. During the April regular meeting, the nominating committee will name a slate of officers and the floor will also be open for nominations. The officers will be elected by simple majority, via secret ballot if necessary, of the membership present. Vacancies of offices of unexpired terms shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining officers. The officers and their respective duties are as follows: The President/Co-Presidents shall: Regularly meet with the designated district representative regarding booster activities; Coordinate communications between the Director(s) and the Club members; Coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the organization in order that the purpose may be promoted; Be responsible for the monthly agenda; Preside at all meetings of the organization; Resolve problems in the membership; Regularly meet with the treasurer of the organization to review the organization s financial position; Schedule annual audit of records or request an audit if the need should arise during the year; Perform any other specific duties as outlined in the bylaws of the organization. The Vice President-Food and Transportation shall: Preside at meetings in the absence or inability of the president/co-presidents to serve; Perform administrative functions delegated by the president/co-presidents; Arrange for meals and transportation for the team(s) as requested by the coaches, administration, or president/co-presidents; Perform other specific duties as outlined in the bylaws of the organization. The Second Vice President-Fundraising shall: Perform administrative functions delegated by the president/co-presidents; Oversee Fundraising activities; Prepare a Fundraising plan to be voted on by the Executive Board and general membership in May of each year; Obtain Approval for Fundraisers from LTISD Administration Perform other specific duties as outlined in the bylaws of the organization.

5 The Secretary shall: Report on any recommendations made by the executive board of the booster organization if such a governing board is defined by the bylaws; Maintain the records of the minutes, approved bylaws and any standing committee rules, current membership and committee listing; Record all business transacted at each meeting of the association as well as meetings of any executive board meetings in a prescribed format; Maintain records of attendance of each member; Conduct and report on all correspondence on behalf of the organization; Other specific duties as outlined in the bylaws of the organization. The Treasurer shall: Serve as chairperson of the Budget and Finance Committee if prescribed within the bylaws of the organization; Issue a receipt for all monies received and deposit said amounts on a weekly basis (daily if receipts on hand exceed $ ); Present a current financial report to the executive committee and general membership within thirty days of the previous month end; File current financial reports with the district representative on a monthly basis; Maintain an accurate and detailed account of all monies received and disbursed; Reconcile all bank statements as received and resolve any discrepancies with the bank immediately; File sales tax reports as required by the comptroller s office (monthly, quarterly, or annually); File annual IRS form 990 in a timely manner; Prepare an annual budget to be voted on by the membership in October of each year; Submit records to audit committee appointed by the organization upon request or at the end of the year; Other specific duties as outlined in the bylaws of the organization. The Historian shall: Be responsible for gathering pictures, videos and memorabilia of all Cheer activities; Document all activities of the Lake Travis Cheerleaders for the annual Banquet video; Other specific duties as outlined in the bylaws of the organization The Squad Representatives shall: Represent the Freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Varsity parents on the Executive Board Other specific duties as outlined in the bylaws of the organization

6 Section 5. Term. Each elected officer shall serve a term of one (1) year or until a successor has been duly elected or appointed. No officer of the organization shall hold more than one (1) elected office at a time or shall be eligible to hold the same office for more than two (2) consecutive years, unless no other candidate is nominated. Section 6. Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held in the months August-May. The time and date of the meetings will be established by the newly elected President/Co- Presidents at the first meeting following officer elections. Notice of these meetings shall be made known to the membership of the organization as well as the Coach(es). All meetings of the general membership shall be open to interested persons; however, the conducting of club affairs shall be limited to The Club members. Section 7. Notice. Notice of any special meeting of the Executive Board shall be given at least four days oral or written notice delivered personally or sent by mail, or facsimile to each Executive Board member. Section 8. Quorum. A majority of the Executive Board members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board; but if less than a quorum of the Board Members is present at said meeting, a majority of the Board Members present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. The act of a majority of the Board Members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Executive Board. Section 9. Voting. Each qualified family unit, as described in Article Three, Section 2 of these Bylaws, shall have the right to cast one vote at any matter at any particular meeting. The decision of a majority of the voting members present at a meeting at which a quorum is established will be binding on the organization, unless provisions of these Bylaws require greater vote. Section 10. Electronic Voting. The President, with a majority electronic vote of the Executive Board, may request a vote by the membership via in an urgent situation. The Secretary must allow the members at least 24 hours to vote on such item and the majority of all Club members must vote in order to take action on behalf of the organization. Votes must be submitted to and maintained by the Secretary. Section 11. Proxy. No voting by proxy will be allowed. Article Five General Provisions Section 1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of this organization shall be June 1 through May 31 of the following calendar year. Section 2. Operating Funds. Operating funds shall be maintained in a general fund, and an accounting of such funds shall be presented at all meetings.

7 Section 3. Fiscal Responsibility. All directors having fiscal responsibility shall be bonded. Section 4. Annual Statement. The Board Members shall present at each annual meeting, or when called by vote of the members at any meeting, a full and clear statement of the condition of the organization. Section 5. Group Exemption. This nonprofit organization will qualify as a taxexempt organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code and its Regulations as they now exist. Article Six Standing Committees Section 1. Nominating Committee. Meet to receive nominations for the elected offices of the organization and to prepare a slate of nominees and a ballot for the election of officers. The committee shall be made up of the President/Co-President, a Member of the Executive Board appointed by the President/Co-President, and one at-large person appointed by the President. Section 2. Banquet Committee. Responsible for organizing and coordinating the planning and implementation of all activities associated with the annual awards banquet. The President/Co-Presidents shall chair the committee and name its members as needed. Section 3. Fundraising Committee. Responsible for developing and managing fundraising projects. The Second Vice President will chair the committee and name its members as needed. Section 4. Other Standing Committees. Standing Committees shall be appointed by the Executive Board as may be required to promote the purpose and interests of the organization. Article Seven Amendments Section 1. Amendments to Bylaws. These bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed at any regular meeting of this organization, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members in attendance, provided the proposed amendment was submitted to the membership for consideration at the previous regular meeting. Any amendment to the Bylaws must be submitted in writing and presented to the Executive Board before being presented to the membership.

8 Section 2. Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation. The Executive Board Members shall adopt a resolution setting forth any proposed amendment of the Articles of Incorporation, which, if approved by a majority of the Board members, shall be again submitted for a vote at the next regular meeting of the membership. CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY I certify that I am the duly elected and acting secretary of the Lake Travis High School Cheerleading Booster Club and these Bylaws constitute the corporation s Bylaws. The Bylaws were duly adopted at a meeting of the Executive Board members held on, Dated: Secretary of the Corporation