LAKE SUPERIOR BLIZZARDS INC
CORPORATION BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
SECTION I - It is the mission of Lake Superior Blizzards Inc to provide an opportunity for youth players to excel at the game of baseball & softball with an emphasis on personal growth, mental and physical development. Most importantly, for our players to enjoy their experience that ultimately assists in them growing into becoming responsible, productive, respectful young adults.
SECTION II - This organization is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Lake Superior Blizzards Inc is a non- profit corporation.
SECTION III - Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal income tax as an organization described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding section of any future federal tax code).
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Parents/Guardians of boys and girls automatically become members of the Corporation and carry voting privileges when their son or daughter registers for a program sponsored by the Corporation. Participation in the Lake Superior Blizzards Inc through continued physical efforts shall also constitute membership in good standing with full voting privileges.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
The officers of this Corporation shall consist of the Duly Elected Officers of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
ARTICLE IV
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors shall consist of the Duly Elected Officers of the Corporation and three Directors. These (7) positions are all voting positions.
ARTICLE V
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall run from January 1 through December 31.
ARTICLE VI ELECTIONS
TERM OF OFFICE
SECTION I - The election of officers and the Board of Directors shall take place at the annual membership meeting and duly elected officers and directors will assume their duties immediately. Each officer shall hold office until his or her successor has been duly elected or until death, resignation or removal.
SECTION II - Terms of Office
a. President: Two-year term
b. Vice President: Two-year term
c. Secretary: Two-year term
d. Treasurer: Two-year term
e. Member 1: Two-year term
f. Member 2: Two-year term
g. Member 3: Two-year term
SECTION IV - The Board of Directors, with the exception of the Vice-President (See Article VI, Section V), shall be allowed to fill expired vacant Board positions until the next regularly scheduled election.
SECTION V - In the event the Vice-President's position is vacated, a replacement will be selected by the nominating committee and presented to the general membership of the Corporation to be voted on in a general election within 60 days of the vacated position.
SECTION VI - Any officer or agent may be removed by the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interest of the corporation will be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed. Election or appointment shall not of itself create contract right.
SECTION VII - Any vacancy occurring the Board of Directors, including a vacancy created by an increase in the number of directors, may be filled until the next succeeding annual election by the affirmative vote of the majority of the directors then in office, though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors provided, that in case of a vacancy created by the removal of a director by vote of the members, the members shall have the right to fill such vacancy at the same meeting or any adjournment thereof. At the next succeeding annual election, the unexpired term (if any) of such vacancies will be filled by election.
ARTICLE VII
COMPENSATION
The Board of Directors shall serve without compensation.
ARTICLE VIII
CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
SECTION I - Notice of every membership meeting shall be made public by the Secretary at least one week before the date of such meeting and said notice shall state the objects for which the meeting was called, and no other business shall be transacted at said meeting.
SECTION II - A minimum of 4 voting board members needs to be present at a meeting.
SECTION III - The Annual Membership Meeting shall be held during January or February.
SECTION IV - The President, and in the President's absence, the President's designee, and in their absence, any person chosen by the members present, shall call the meeting of the members to order and shall act as chairperson of the meeting. The Secretary of the corporation shall act as secretary of all meetings of the members, but, in the Secretary's absence, the presiding officer may appoint any other person to act as secretary of the meeting.
ARTICLE IX
DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS
SECTION I - President
a. Presides over all meetings of the Corporation and the Board of Directors.
b. Enforce all laws, rules, and regulations of the Corporation.
c. With the Vice-President, sign all written contracts and obligations of the Corporation.
d. Under the direction and with the approval of the Board of Directors, appoint the Chairmen of standing committees, except the nomination committee.
e. Appoint the members of such other Special Committees, as he or she may deem necessary with the approval of the Board of Directors.
f. Have the power to change the personnel of any committee over which he or she has the power of appointment, with the approval of the Board of Directors.
g. Have the power to invite persons not members of the Corporation to attend Board of Directors, regular or special meetings of the Corporation.
h. Perform such duties as are specifically provided in the Articles and Bylaws and as shall be imposed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
SECTION II - Vice-President
a. Perform all duties of the President in the absence of the President.
b. With the President, sign all written contracts and obligations of the Corporation.
c. Be a member ex-officio of all committees.
d. Perform such duties as are specifically provided in the Articles and Bylaws and as shall be imposed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
e. Arrange to secure bonds as may be required by the Board of Directors for all officers and employees of the Corporation who have custody or control of any Corporation funds.
SECTION III - Secretary
a. Keep all minutes of the meetings of the Corporation and the Board of Directors.
b. Conduct the OFFICIAL correspondence of the Board of Directors.
c. Keep all records, books, documents and papers relating to the Corporation in such place and form as shall be designated by the Board of Directors.
d. Will establish and maintain an up-to-date Corporation membership list and provide the Board of Directors and Officers with electronic access.
e. Release all publicity of the Corporation to the newspaper, radio and membership.
f. Perform such other duties as are specifically provided in the Articles and Bylaws and as shall be imposed by resolution of the Board of Directors and Officers.
SECTION IV - Treasurer
a. Perform all duties of the President in the absence of both the President and the Vice-President. b. Keep account of all money received and deposit the same in the name of the Corporation in such depository as shall be designated by the Board of Directors.
c. Keep account of money disbursed upon checks and vouchers duly signed and authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors.
d. At the first Board of Directors meeting of each fiscal year, submit a detailed audit or the annual financial statement of the Corporation for the preceding fiscal year.
e. Submit detailed financial statements at each meeting of the Board of Directors, as required, for their approval. f. Have prepared and file each year's tax return for the years covering the term of office.
g. Perform such other duties as are specifically provided in the Articles and Bylaws and as shall be imposed by the Board of Directors.
SECTION V – MEMBER (3 POSITIONS)
a. This is a voting position.
b. Perform such other duties as are specifically provided in the Articles and Bylaws and as shall be imposed by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
The Bylaws may be amended or revised by:
Two-thirds majority vote of the quorum at an Annual, Special or Membership meeting and the proposed changes shall be contained in the announcement of such meeting.
ARTICLE XI
BENEFACTORS
All individuals, firms and organizations who support his Corporation through their efforts and gifts shall be designated as benefactors of the Corporation.
ARTICLE XI
DISSOLUTION
The Association will be dissolved by the terms stipulated by the IRS and the Articles of Incorporation of the Lake Superior Blizzard Inc Organization.