THE SPRINGFIELD FALCONS BOOSTER CLUB

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I

Name

The name of this organization shall be the Springfield Falcons Booster Club.  It shall be referred to herein as the club.

ARTICLE II

Purpose

SECTION 1.  As the Club name implies, to boost the Springfield Falcons Hockey Association.  The Club shall operate as a civic organization interested in fostering attendance to and promotion of, the Springfield Falcons Hockey team as such.

SECTION 2.  To further a better understanding of the game of ice hockey.

SECTION 3.  To work for the furthering of interest in Junior Hockey each year, by supporting the most needed phase of the program, both by manpower and financial backing.

SECTION 4.  As a social organization for hockey fans.

SECTION 5.  The establishment of a High School Hockey Scholarship, and the establishment of Scholarships to Booster Club members/relatives.

ARTICLE III

Membership

SECTION 1.  Membership is open to any and all interested person’s 16 years or older who are willing to cooperate with the prescribed purpose of the club.

SECTION 2.  Junior membership is open to any and all interested persons under 16 years of age, sponsored by a current member, who are willing to cooperate with the prescribed purpose of the club.  Junior members will be non-voting members and will be able to participate in all other functions of the club when accompanied by an adult.

ARTICLE IV

Finance

SECTION 1.  The revenue of this Club shall be derived from annual membership dues and from such other sources as may be accepted and approved by the membership.

ARTICLE V

Officers

SECTION 1.  The officers of this Club shall be, President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.

ARTICLE VI        

Executive Committee

SECTION 1.  There shall be an Executive Committee, consisting of the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and at least three (3) but not more than seven (7) additional members appointed by the President.

ARTICLE VII

Committees

SECTION 1.  The following standing committees shall function: Membership, Transportation, Sunshine, Publicity, Trophies and Awards, Junior Hockey, Scholarship Program, Broomball and Information Technology.

SECTION 2.  The President shall be empowered to appoint special committees from time to time as necessary.

ARTICLE VIII

Meetings

SECTION 1.  Stated meeting of the Club shall be held on the third Tuesday of each calendar month September through June at 7:30 P.M.

ARTICLE IX

Fiscal Year

SECTION 1.  The fiscal year of the club shall be from June 1 to May 31 inclusive of each calendar year.

ARTICLE X

Amendments

SECTION 1.  This constitution may be amended at any meeting of the Club by two thirds (2/3) vote of members present and voting, provided that the change or changes have been submitted to the entire membership, in writing, at least thirty (30) days before the vote is taken.