ARTICLE I - NAME

Section 1. The name of this organization shall Be Spartan Cross Country Booster Club.

ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES

Section 1. This shall be a non-profit group without legal status, organized and operated by the membership to induce and stimulate adult and student participation in the activities of the Cross Country Team of the North Schuylkill High School, to provide personal services, to establish a fund from which the aforesaid activities may be provided with financial support not available through school funds, and to promote a more complete appreciation of student participation in sports competition.

Section 2.   To aid and assist other cross country activities associated with Spartan Cross Country team with fund raising activities from which a percentage of the funds will be directed to the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club to support the aforementioned activities.

Section 3.  To carry on activities and business consistent with the foregoing purposes, which are deemed, appropriate by the Officers of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club.

ARTICLE III- POLICIES

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. Membership can be any person who has reached an eighteenth birthday, or who is a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.

Section 2. Dues – Of $1 will be collected whatsoever to be a member of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club annually.  Membership dues are non-refundable.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS & THEIR DUTIES

Section 1. The elective officers shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and shall be elected in May and serve for one (1) year beginning the tenth day of June.  All members must be notified in writing of candidates seeking office and the day of election board meetings.  All Board positions including President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club. Require they be members in good standing of the Spartan Booster Club.  

Section 2. Nomination of club officers will take place at the regular membership meeting in April.

Section 3. Election of club officers will take place at the regular membership meeting in May.  In the event a vacancy occurs during the normal term of office, the Officers of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club shall appoint a replacement to fulfill the remaining term of the vacant position.

ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The President shall preside at all regular and special meetings of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club, and/or any other matter authorized by the members, be a co-signer of bank/credit union checks, shall prepare or have prepared a financial policy and budget, appoints all committees, calls special meetings as deemed necessary for the benefit of the organization, and performs other duties as may pertain to his/her office.

Section 2. The Vice President shall assist in preserving order, guide and monitor the actions of all appointed committees, and assist Committee Chairmen in the preparation and presentation of Program information to the members, be a co-signer of bank/credit union checks and performs other duties as may pertain to his/her office, and in the absence of the President, preside at all meetings of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club

Section 3:  The Secretary shall keep a correct, full and impartial account of proceedings at all meetings, keep the club bylaws current and updated, be a co-signer of bank/credit union checks and shall conduct all correspondence of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club.  He/she shall be responsible for all organization publicity and will delegate as required, and performs other duties as may pertain to his/her office.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall be responsible for all monies received by the organization, and deposit the same in such Bank or Credit Union as the organization may direct in the name of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club. Pay all bills sanctioned by the organization and its members, and prepare and present a financial report clearly showing all of the clubs assets and liabilities at each Membership Meeting.  The treasurer will prepare the annual financial report.

Section 5. The Officers shall attend to all matters referred to it by the membership.  It shall suggest remedies for immediate and permanent benefit and shall make a report at each meeting.  It shall keep minutes of all meetings: regular and special.

Section 6. Committee Chairpersons shall make a written report on all committees' activities to the Officers.

Section 7. An annual independent audit of the club's books shall be accomplished by a  person or persons designated by the Officers.

Section 9. Any items purchased over $50 must be paid for from the Spartan Cross Country checking account and purchased items must include the items purchased receipt.

ARTICLE VII – VOTING

Section 1. Any action of the organization requiring a vote of the membership can be voted and passed by the majority of the regular membership present at the meeting.

Section 2. The President votes only when there is a tie vote during a regular meeting.

Section 3. Voting for officers will be by majority of the Regular Members present at a meeting or if deemed necessary by a majority of the Regular Membership by secret ballot.

ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS

Section1. Held once a month, as designated by the Officers or by vote of the Regular Membership.

ARTICLE IX - ACTIVITIES WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Section 1. All official contacts with school administrators (Superintendents of Schools, Trustees, Principal, Teachers, Coaches, etc.) shall be made by appointed Officers of the North Schuylkill High School. The personnel policies and practices of the North Schuylkill High School Athletic Department shall not be the concern of this organization. The disbursement of funds raised by the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club will be solely determined by the Spartan CROSS COUNTRY BOOSTER CLUB Officers.

ARTICLE X – AMENDMENTS

These BYLAWS can be amended only in the following manner:

Section 1.  Any member may at any regular meeting or Officers meeting, introduce an amendment which will be reviewed by the Officers and brought forward for a vote at the next membership meeting.  The vote must be carried by a two thirds majority of the members present.

Section 2. Except as noted in Article V, removal of an officer can only be made by the same procedure as an amended Bylaw.

ARTICLE XI - POINTS OF ORDER

Section 1. All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Roberts Rules of Order.

ARTICLE XII - DONATIONS

Section1. The Spartan Cross Country Booster Club may accept gifts, legacies, donations and/or contributions and in any amount and any form, upon such terms and conditions as may be decided by the Officers.

ARTICLE XIII- DISPOSAL OF FUNDS UPON DISSOLUTION OF                                       SPARTAN CROSS COUNTRY BOOSTERS)

Section 1. In the event no regular meetings of the Spartan Cross Country Booster Club are held over a period of twelve (12) months following the last regular meeting, or upon two-thirds vote of the membership to disband, any unexpended and/or unencumbered funds remaining in the treasury shall be transferred to the North Schuylkill High School Student Body Treasury by authorized agents of the Spartan BOOSTERS, or upon written request by any three (3) members of the last Officers.

The preceding Spartan Cross Country Booster Club By-Laws were: Voted on and accepted on April