Services — EMU HOCKEY

EM UNITED BOOSTER CLUB

WHO ARE WE

The EM United Booster Club actively and year-round supports and fundraises for the high school EMU hockey team. We are thankful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the rink!

EAST MERRILL NEWMAN UNITED BOOSTER CLUB, INC.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I. NAME This organization shall be known as the East Merrill Newman United Booster Club Inc. (will be referred to as EMU Booster Club) and is incorporated under laws of the State of Wisconsin without stock and not for profit.

ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES The objective of the EMU Booster Club is to promote the sport of ice hockey in the Wausau and Merrill areas. Also, to make funds available through our treasury for purchasing items necessary to carry out our objectives.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. The membership of EMU Booster Club shall consist of board members and legal guardians of the East Merrill United players.

SECTION 2. Members shall be supporters and active participants in the ice hockey programs sponsored by the Wausau and Merrill Communities.

SECTION 3. Memberships may be held in the name of the individual or family unit (covering board members, both husband and wife or mother and father, or legal guardian, and step- parents) in the latter case, each spouse and their stepparent shall have a separate vote.

SECTION 4. Annual membership shall commence with the payment of the current year’s dues.

SECTION 5. EMU Booster Club shall maintain documented evidence of membership for each individual or family unit upon receipt of the annual player’s fees.

ARTICLE IV. PLAYER’S FEES

SECTION 1. Annual player’s fees shall be established by the Board of Directors each season. Amount shall be documented, and families will be notified by November 1st with the first payment due on November 15th and the final payment due November 30th.

ARTICLE V. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

SECTION 1. The officers of the EMU Booster Club shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

SECTION 2. The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers and any member who wishes to take part in the booster club.

SECTION 3. The term for officers and Board of Directors shall be 1 year commencing on the regular scheduled March meeting of the current year.

SECTION 4. The Directors shall vote to fill all vacancies occurring until election for such office is held at the annual election.

SECTION 5. A quorum of the Board of Directors (necessary to transact any business) shall consist of all 4 officers.

ARTICLE VI. COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. All committees are for a full year commitment, from March 1st to April 30th.

SECTION 2. Officers may serve on the committees.

SECTION 3. Fundraising Committee: This committee shall direct the work of securing the necessary funds to maintain programs of the EMU Booster Club. The committee shall maintain records, direct mailings and acknowledge receipts from all donors.

SECTION 5. Senior Night Committee: This committee shall plan all aspects of Senior Night except for the date which is TBD by the coach. Senior Night will be held at each of the home rinks. EMU Booster Club will donate $50.00 per player/manager towards the cost of Senior Night. The committee will need to secure donations for any funds above the amount given from the UMU Booster Club.

SECTION 6. Special Events Committee: This committee shall plan any other special events that are approved by the EMU Board of Directors. EMU Booster Club will donate a maximum of $500.00 per season for special events. Special Events are to be in the best interest of encouraging the youth hockey players to become EMU players.

ARTICLE VII. DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

SECTION 1. President: shall preside at all EMU Booster Club meetings. Shall prepare an agenda for meetings in conjunction with the Secretary.

SECTION 2. Vice President: in the absence of the President, shall exercise all the functions and duties of the President and shall be vested with all his/her powers.

SECTION 3. Secretary: shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the EMU Booster Club. Shall prepare an agenda for the meetings in conjunction with the President. Shall notify the Board of Directors of all board meetings and notify the general membership of the annual meeting.

SECTION 4. Treasurer: shall have custody of all funds of the EMU Booster Club and shall keep accurate record of receipts and expenditures. Shall pay out funds authorized by all 4 officers. Shall submit a report of complete financial conditions at each EMU Booster Club Meeting.

ARTICLE VIII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

SECTION 1. Nominations will be open to all registered member of the EMU Booster Club.

SECTION 2. Elections will be held at the March meeting.

ARTICLE IX. MEETINGS

SECTION 1. EMU Booster Club Meetings shall hold a minimum of 6 Board of Directors meetings each year.

SECTION 2. The meeting place, date, time of which shall be selected for the Board of Directors and notice given to all members of the EMU Booster Club. Special meetings may be called by the President.

ARTICLE X. RULES OF ORDER

SECTION 1. Robert’s Rule of Order shall govern in all matters not covered by the constitution and By-laws.

SECTION 2. No amendment to the by-laws shall be voted upon without having been brought up for discussion at one meeting.

ARTICLE X1. LIABILITY

SECTION 1. No officer or member shall be personally liable for any bills or obligations of the EMU Booster Club past or present, except for the payment of his/her own dues, unless convicted in a court of law.

SECTION 2. No officer or member of the EMU Booster Club shall disperse any funds or monies in their keeping and belonging to EMU Booster Club authorized such dispersal nor incur any debt in the name of EMU Booster Club without authorization of all four officers.