MARTHA’S VINEYARD GIRLS ICE HOCKEY BOOSTERS, INC. Date: January 3, 2013

ARTICLE I: PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

SECTION I-PURPOSE
A. The purpose of the Martha’s Vineyard Girls Ice Hockey Boosters is to fundraise and

foster support for high school girls hockey on Martha’s Vineyard.. SECTION II-OFFICE

A. M.V. Arena, Vineyard Haven-Edgartown Rd. Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

ARTICLE II-MEMBERS

SECTION I-ELIGIBILITY
A. Parents, step-parents, or legal guardians of player registered with hockey team:

JV or Varsity SECTION II-VOTING

A. Each member shall have one vote not to exceed two (2) votes per player.

B. Motion passed by vote of majority present at meeting. SECTION III-TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

A. The Board of Directors may suspend or expel a member for cause after appropriate

hearing and by vote of majority present at meeting. SECTION IV-RESIGNATION

A. Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Secretary. Resignation shall not relieve the member from paying any and all dues, assessments and charges due other members.

SECTION V-REINSTATEMENT
A. A former member may be reinstated by application in writing to the Secretary

and by vote of majority present at meeting. SECTION VI-TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP

A. Membership is not transferrable.

ARTICLE III-MEETING OF MEMBERS

SECTION I-ANNUAL MEETING
A. The annual meeting shall be held during the third week of March. B. All members shall be notified by email.
C. Agenda shall be set by the President.
D. Purpose of Meeting:

1. to transact pertinent business; 2. to elect officers
3. to approve budget

SECTION II-SPECIAL MEETINGS
A. Special meetings may be called by the President or Vice President.



B. Members to be notified by email. SECTION III-QUORUM

A. A quorum shall consist of a minimum of five members, including the executive board.

ARTICLE IV-BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION I-DESCRIPTION
A. The Executive Board shall consist of those officers elected at the annual meeting to the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

SECTION II-TERM
A. The term of all officers shall be one year.

SECTION III-VACANCIES
A. Vacancies shall be filled by the membership with a vote of majority present at meeting

ARTICLE V-MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION I-REGULAR MEETINGS:
A. Regular meetings shall be held as necessary from October through April with

notification by email.
Minutes shall be recorded and kept on file.

SECTION II-SPECIAL MEETINGS
A. The President or Vice President may call a special meeting as necessary.

ARTICLE VI-COMMITTEES

SECTION I-COMMITTEES
A. Committees shall be charged by the President from the membership to serve

for no more than one year. Each committee shall select a chairperson who

shall report to the membership any activity at meetings. SECTION II-TYPES

A. Committees shall include but not be limited to the following: Fundraising, Scholarship

ARTICLES VII-FISCAL YEAR

SECTION I-Fiscal year shall end March thirtieth SECTION II-EXPENDITURES

A. Expenditures in excess of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) must receive a majority vote of the members at any regular meeting. Expenditures less than $750.00

may be approved by two members of the Executive Board.