The name of the organization shall be River Ridge Booster Club.

To actively promote excellence, diversity, and school spirit in all student programs and activities at River Ridge High School.

Membership in the organization shall be open to any person paying dues prescribed by the Board of Directors. Persons enrolled as lifetime members shall not thereafter be required to pay any additional amount to maintain their membership. To be an eligible member in good standing, membership dues shall be as follows (effective September 2016):

• 1 year - $10.00
• 4 years - $20.00
• Life - $30.00 (10% discount on merchandise)

Section I - General Membership Meetings

Regular monthly meetings shall be held 1t 6:30 on the second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July) at River Ridge High School (unless otherwise communicated).

Section II - Executive Committee Meetings

1. The President may call special Executive Committee meetings.
2. A majority of the Executive Committee may constitute a quorum.
3. Any member may present anything to the Executive Committee by making it known to any officer in person or in writing.

Executive Committee:

The executive committee shall be made up of the four officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. In addition to these four, the Athletic Director or School Administrator responsible for activities will comprise the Executive Committee.

Officers:

Section I: Officers

The officers shall be elected at the annual (June) meeting. Those interested in running for a position will begin submitting their name following the May meeting until election time in June. The membership shall elect, for the ensuring year, a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section II: Election

Officers will be selected by a simple majority vote of those members present at the June meeting.

Section III: Term

The officers serve a 1-year term from July 1st through June 30th. Prior to the expiration of their term, they can resubmit their name for possible re-election for the same or other position. Limit of 4 consecutive years as an officer (exception made if volunteers don't come forward to fill positions).

Section IV: Vacancies

In case of a vacancy of any office during the school year, the Executive Council shall fill the vacancy.

Duties

The President

• Shall preside at all meetings of the club and the Executive Committee.
• Shall personally represent the club or appoint a delegate in their absence.
• Shall appoint committees and committee chairpersons
• Shall maintain compliance with the North Thurston School Board and River Ridge High School rules and regulations.

The Vice-President

• Shall have such powers and perform such duties as delegated by the President.
• In the absence of the President, he/she shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President.

The Secretary

• Shall keep minutes of all meetings, both General Membership and Executive Committee.
• Shall communicate said minutes in an agreed upon method as determined by the Executive Committee.
• Shall keep other such records as directed by the Executive Committee.

The Treasurer

• Shall keep the financial records of the club, collect dues, and authorize payment on approval of the Executive Committee.
• Shall perform all the duties usually entrusted to the office of the Treasurer, subject to the control of the Executive Committee.

Section I

When new items are brought forward, a motion must be made and seconded and any discussion shall be allowed prior to voting.

Section II

Decisions shall be passed with a 2/3 majority vote of those members present.

Section I

The Treasurer shall be responsible for all receipts and disbursements of funds of the Booster Club.

Section II

The Booster Club shall maintain a checking account at a Bank selected by and overseen by the River Ridge Booster Club Executive Committee. Executive Committee with the exception of the school staff member, shall have access to banking matters. All monies received by the Booster Club, from whatever source, shall be deposited in said bank account as soon as practical (within at least 5 business days).

Section III

At each regular meeting, the Treasurer shall be prepared to, and shall report on, the Booster Club's financial condition. If the Treasurer knows that he/she cannot attend a meeting, he/she shall submit a written financial report to the President, and the Officer who presides at the meeting shall read said report at the meeting.

Section IV

Any request for expenditure of funds from the Booster Club shall be submitted in writing and reported to the Club at a General Membership or Executive Committee meeting. The expenditures request shall also be reported in the Minutes and distributed to the Club membership before the next regular meeting.

Section V - Emergency Expenditures

In the event of an emergency that would require the immediate consideration of the expenditures of the Club's funds, the Executive Committee would take a simple majority vote to approve such an expenditure.

These Bylaws may be amended if brought to the Executive Committee and a simple majority approve to move forward. Then said amendments by Bylaws must be read at a general membership meeting and approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership in attendance.