Orville Wright Booster Club

By-Laws

 

Article I            Name

The name of this organization is the Orville Wright Booster Club, hereafter referred to as the “Club”.  It is a non-profit, public benefit corporation.

Article II           General Purpose

The purpose of the Club is to promote and support the student educational experience at Orville Wright Middle School, 6550 80^th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90045.  This objective will be achieved through parent and community involvement in fund raising activities.

Section 1

The club will be operated exclusively for the charitable purpose within the meaning of Section 23701d of the State of California, Revenue & Taxation Code and the Federal Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).

Section 2

No substantial part of the activities shall consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.  The Club will not participate or intervene in any political campaign (including the publishing or distribution of statements) on behalf of any candidates for public office.

Article III         Membership

Membership in the Club is open to all parents, school personnel, alumni and community members interested in achieving educational success for the students attending Orville Wright Middle School.  Membership criteria and dues shall be set in policy by the Board of Directors.

Article IV         Board of Directors

The composition and powers of the Board of Directors, hereafter referred to as “Board”, shall be as follows:

Section 1          Composition

The Board shall be composed of not less than five (5) members.  These shall be the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, two Presidential Appointees and Parliamentarian.  The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) President, school governance body Chairperson and a Teacher Representative shall be ex-officio members of the Board.

Section 2          Authority

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to conduct the routine business of the Club on an ongoing basis for the purpose set forth in Article II of these By-Laws.  The Board shall hold meetings once a month or may call interim or special meetings, appoint task group members or committees and determine membership criteria and dues.  A quorum for the Board shall be four (4) voting members.

Section 3          Presidential Appointees

The President shall have the authority to appoint two individuals from the membership at large to serve as members of the Board.  These appointees shall have the right to attend and participate in all Board and/or general membership meetings and shall have the right to vote at Board meetings.  The term of these appointees shall be one year or less, which ever occurs first, beginning from the date of appointment through the end of the appointing President’s term. 

Section 4          Parliamentarian

The President shall have the authority to appoint a Parliamentarian from the membership at large to serve as a member of the Board with the primary responsibility to assure meetings are conducted according to the parameters established in the By-Laws or by accepted parliamentary procedure.  The Parliamentarian shall also preside over the election of officers.  The Parliamentarian shall have the right to attend and participate in all Board and/or general membership meetings and shall have the right to vote at Board meetings.  The term of office shall be one year or less, which ever occurs first, beginning from the date of appointment through the end of the appointing President’s term.

Article V          Meetings

The general membership meetings shall be held semi-annually during the academic year.  Special meetings may be called by the Board as necessary.  The Board shall meet at least bi-monthly.

Article VI         Election of Officers

A.     Elected Offices: The elected officer positions of the Board shall include: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

B.     Election Date: The election of officers shall occur within the first 60 days of the school year. 

C.     Nominations: The Board shall select three members from the Board to serve on the Nominating Committee.  No member of the Nominating Committee shall be eligible to be nominated by the Nominating Committee.  The Nominating Committee shall announce a call for nominations, review the candidates and submit a recommended slate of officers for approval by the membership.  The dates for the open and close of nominations and minimum qualifications for eligible candidates to be nominated for an elected position shall be determined by the Board.  Nominations from the floor shall not be allowed.

D.     Election Process and Voting: The Parliamentarian shall preside over the elections.  Only members of the Booster Club shall have the right to vote in elections.  Members shall vote for the slate of officers by voice vote.  Approval of the slate of nominnes shall require a majority of members present.  Should the members not elect the nominated slate of officers, the presiding officer divide the question and conduct a vote for each elected office.  Should the membership reject a nominee the presiding officer shall open the floor for nominations with a subsequent hand vote.  In the case when there are no nominations from the floor or the membership rejects a floor nominated candidate, the Board at its next meeting shall have the authority to fill the vacancy.

E.      Term of Office: All officers whether elected, ex-officio or appointed will assume their duties immediately upon election and serve through the election cycle of the subsequent year.

F.      Vacancies: Should an elected or appointed position become vacant during the year, the President shall have the authority to appoint a replacement officer to complete the remainder of the term.

Article VII        Parliamentary Procedure

The governing code for the Board, General Membership and committee meetings shall be the current edition of The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, by Alice Sturgis.

Article VIII       Amendments

Amendments shall be made at any time, requiring the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the general membership present at a duly constituted meeting, provided fifteen (15) days written notice has been given to the membership.