Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the "Forsyth Central High School Takedown Club", commonly referred to as "FCHS Takedown Club" or “FCHS Wrestling Booster Club” and may be called “Boosters” or “Club” throughout this document.

Section 2: The physical address of the club shall be the same as FCHS; 520 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, GA 30040. The Checking account address may be the same as the physical address of the person holding the office of Treasurer.

ARTICLE II
PURPOSE

Section 1: The FCHS Takedown Club shall be incorporated for exclusively charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future United States Internal Revenue Law. The Club shall be dedicated to the continued development, improvement and support of the FCHS Wrestling program supporting team events and activities.

 
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Membership is open to all families of participants in the FCHS Wrestling Program.
Section 2: There will be annual dues for the membership that will not be refundable and may be changed annually.
Section 3: Membership dues will be due at the beginning of each yearly wrestling season by the first day of practice and will carry a member until the following year's season, as long as they still have a participant in the program.
Section 4: Only current members with paid dues are considered eligible to vote and/or hold office.
Section 5: Only one membership and vote per family.

ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1: The officers of the FCHS Takedown Club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Member at Large.
Section 2: All officers shall constitute the Executive Board.
Section 3: The current President shall appoint a nominating committee chairperson along with two club members the first week in January of each year to form the committee. The committee shall submit a slate of officers at the January meeting. Nominations can be taken from the floor. The consent of all nominees must be given prior to placing their name in nomination.
Section 4: Officers shall be elected by majority vote of the members present at the February meeting.
Section 5: All officers shall serve a term of one year and may be re-elected. An officer’s term begins at the end of the annual Spring FCHS Wrestling banquet and runs until the end of the following Spring FCHS Wrestling Banquet.

ARTICLE V
OFFICERS AND DUTIES

Section 1: The President shall preside at all meetings and shall exercise general supervision and control over the business affairs of the club. The President shall appoint committee chairpersons and see that all of the committees follow through on completion of their duties.

Section 2: The Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President and shall become President should the office for any reason, become vacant. The Vice-president shall assume responsibilities of the Membership committee chairperson and see that the committee follows through on completion.

Section 3: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Club's general meetings, minutes of Executive Board meetings, conduct the general correspondence of the Club, maintain accurate contact information of all members, and announce all called meetings.

Section 4: The Treasurer shall submit annual budget for approval by the general membership prior to the September meeting, be responsible for receiving and accounting of all incoming funds and deposit them into the bank account of the Club, be responsible for paying the Club's bills and keeping an account of all expenses, prepare a written financial statement to be presented at each meeting, and prepare an annual report to be presented at the February meeting. Monthly financial statements will be available upon request. Bank Statements shall be reconciled and signed monthly by the Treasurer and presented to the president. All event deposits will be reconciled and verified by an additional member of the board at each event and documented on a verification form. No expenditure will be reimbursed without a prior approved payment request.

Section 5: The Member at Large will be responsible for assisting the president and his/her additional duties will be determined each year by the Board and Member At Large for that year.

Section 6: The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Club; consider all questions of policy and present recommendations to the Club for action.

Section 7: Executive Board vacancies, other than President, shall be filled by the President or the Officer at Large until a replacement can be found and voted upon by the membership.

Section 8: The Officers will be authorized to spend club monies as stated in the approved budget. Once the budget is approved, the Executive Board will not need another vote to spend what has already been approved, provided funds are available.

Section 9: The Board may meet as often as is necessary to complete the business at hand. Officers may conduct business by phone conference or email to approve expenditures requiring immediate action.

ARTICLE VI
COMMITTEES

Section 1: There shall be the following committees as needed but not limited to:

a. Membership (Vice President)
b. Event Coordinator
c. Concessions
d. Uniforms
e. Meal Events
f. Banquet
g. Senior Night
h. Spirit Wear
i. Fundraising
j. Program
k. Travel
l. Team Manager
m. Hospitality Coordinator

Each chairperson shall be responsible for recruiting his/her committee members as needed, coordinate the efforts of the committee, and report on all committee activity at executive board meetings and regular meetings. The President has the responsibility to appoint all other needed committees. All committee chairpersons shall maintain a file of all activities pertaining to their committee along with contact information. The intent of the file shall be to ensure continuity and ease of transition from one year to the next.

ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS

Section 1: Meetings will be announced by email and on the team website. The purpose of all meetings must be clearly stated and 3 school days notice given to the members.
Section 2: The Executive Board shall meet on an as needed basis.
Section 3: The Order of business at all meetings shall be as follows:

 
a. Call to order
b. A Coach’s Corner shall be allowed at a time appropriate during each meeting.
c. Reading and approval of the minutes of the last meeting
d. Reports of Officers
e. Reports of Committees
f. Old unfinished business
g. New business
h. Adjournment

Section 4: A quorum shall be all members in good standing present at a monthly or called meeting. To be called a valid meeting, the President or Vice-President along with two officers must be in attendance.
Section 5: Meetings will be run according to Robert’s Rules of Order.

ARTICLE VIII
RECALL OF OFFICERS

 
ARTICLE IX
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Section 1: Finance

• The Executive Board with input from the FCHS Head Wrestling Coach will develop an annual budget to be submitted for approval by the general membership.
• The Executive Board has authority to spend up to $250.00 without prior Club membership approval with a majority vote of the officers. The expenditure will be presented at the next meeting for Club membership approval. If not approved, the Executive Board can not exercise this right for the remainder of the term.
• Any expenditure in excess of $250.00 shall be voted on by the Club membership for approval.
Section 2: Dissolve Club
• If the FCHS Takedown Club behavior fails to reflect a spirit of cooperation or sportsmanship the club may be dissolved by 2/3 majority vote of the members.
• Upon the winding up and dissolution of the corporation, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the corporation, the remaining assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. All funds remaining in the Treasury after liquidation of all obligations and reimbursement of membership fees shall be deposited into the account of the FCHS Wrestling Team at the school and designated for uses only in connection with the Wrestling program of the school.

Section 3: Expulsion of Membership:
• It is impossible for all members of the club to agree with every proposal or decision made, but the conduct of club members should be a spirit of cooperation keeping in mind the purpose of the club. Should a member incite or propagate activities which detract from the purpose of the club or fail to reflect an attitude or spirit of cooperation, that person’s membership may be revoked by majority vote of the club at a meeting called for the purpose of the expulsion.
• Should a membership be revoked, that member forfeits all dues paid to the club.
Section 4: Dues
• The Club dues will be proposed by the majority vote of the officers based on the budget and published prior to the first meeting in September of each year.

ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS

Section 1: These by-laws may be amended at any regular meeting, provided notice is given to the membership 3 school days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is to be voted. The proposed amendment must be published and stated in full to the membership 3 school days prior to the meeting. A 2/3 majority vote is required to ratify an amendment at a meeting where at least 50% of the membership in good standing is present. Members may vote by absentee written ballot. An amendment may be proposed by any club member in good standing.

These By Laws have been revised & approved:

President signature: ____________________________ Date: 5/13/08

Secretary signature: ____________________________ Date: 5/13/08

Voting members present: 17 yes votes 17 no votes 0