BY-LAWS of the ALAN C. POPE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER BOOSTER CLUB, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I: GENERAL 1

Section 1: Membership Qualifications 1
Section 2: Dues 1
Section 3: Eligibility to Participate 1

ARTICLE II: MEETINGS 1

Section 1: Fiscal Year 1
Section 2: Schedule 1
Section 3: Annual Meeting Date 1
Section 4: Quorum 1
Section 5: Special Meetings 1

ARTICLE III: EXECUTIVE BOARD 2

Section 1: Duties 2
Section 2: Executive Board Meetings 2

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS 2

Section 1: Records 2
Section 2: Duties 2

ARTICLE V: SELECTION OF OFFICERS 3

Section 1: Nominating Committee 3
Section 2: Nominating Committee Duties 4
Section 3: Procedures for Electing Officers 4
Section 4: Term of Office 4
Section 5: Filling Vacancies 4

ARTICLE VI: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY 4

ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS 5

ARTICLE VIII: ADOPTED DATED 5

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL

Section 1: Membership Qualifications

Any individual who would like to be in fellowship with this group and comply with the provisions of its By-Laws may become a member of the Club by paying the Membership Dues.

Section 2: Dues

Dues shall be set by the Executive Board on an annual basis.

Section 3: Eligibility to Participate

Only members in good standing with the Club shall be eligible to participate in any general meeting or annual meeting or to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions.

ARTICLE II: MEETINGS

Section 1: Fiscal Year

The Fiscal Year shall commence on the first day of July

Section 2: Schedule

There shall be a minimum of two (2) General Meetings of the Club during each fiscal year, one of which shall be designated as the Annual Meeting. The schedule for these meetings shall be set by the Executive Board.

Section 3: Annual Meeting Date

The Annual Meeting shall be held in the last quarter of each Fiscal Year

Section 4: Quorum

The members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.

Section 5: Special Meetings

Special meetings may be called by the President. Only such business for which said Special Meeting was called shall be transacted at such meetings.

ARTICLE III: EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1: Duties

The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Club, authorize disbursement of funds for approved club expenses, consider all questions of policy, approve candidates to fill vacated offices, present recommendations to the Club for action, develop and approve the proposed annual budget and prepare a general program for the year.

Section 2: Executive Board Meetings

Meetings of the Executive Board shall be held at the discretion of the President. Attendance at Executive Board meetings shall be open to all members of the Club.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

Section 1: Records

Each Board Member shall maintain a record of his or her activities during his term in office. This record shall be turned over to the Executive Vice President on the first day of the fiscal year.

Section 2: Duties

PRESIDENT: The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Club. The President shall appoint all standing and special committees, compile a preliminary budget with the assistance and approval of the Executive Board and present the budget for approval by the Annual Meeting of the Executive Board, proposed nominees to fill vacated offices and authorize disbursements for approved expenses of the Club.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT: The Executive Vice President shall assume all duties of the President in his absence. The Executive Vice President shall serve as an active assistant to the President and perform such duties as requested by the President.

VICE PRESDENTS: The Boy’s Vice President and Girls' Vice President shall perform the duties requested by the President and ensure that issues regarding the Boys' and Girls' respective soccer programs are represented.

TREASURER: The Treasurer shall maintain accurate and current records, of all funds and disbursements, collect all monies, make all payments authorized by the Executive Board, disburse funds in case of urgent or immediate need with approval by minimum of three Executive Board Members and submit a written report of itemized receipts and disbursements at each meeting of the Executive Board and at General Meetings.

SECRETARY: The Secretary shall maintain a record of all the proceedings at all meetings, handle all correspondence and communications for President and Executive Board.

ARTICLE V: SELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1: Nominating Committee

The President shall nominate members in good standing to comprise the Nominating

Committee. The Nominating Committee shall be comprised of a minimum of three Club members. The Executive Board shall have the right to reject any nominations to the nominating committee.

The Nominating Committee shall select and present to the Executive Board a proposed slate of nominations for all offices. This recommendation shall be made to the Executive Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting.

Section 2: Nominating Committee Duties

The Nominating Committee shall verify the qualifications of selected nominees, obtain prior approval from the nominee before the nominee's name is announced and present the slate of nominees to the Executive Board for approval.

Section 3: Procedure for Electing Officers

The Nominating Committee shall present the approved nominees to the general membership at the Annual Meeting. Following the presentation of nominees, nominations can be proposed from the floor, provided that the consent and qualifications of the nominee have been confirmed in advance by person making the nomination.

A general election shall then immediately be held to elect Officers from the slate of nominees. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote by members of the Club in attendance.

Section 4: Term of Office

The term of office shall be one (1) year commencing with the first day of the Fiscal Year.

Section 5: Filling Vacancies

The President shall appoint a successor to fill a vacated office for the remainder of the term. Action by the Executive Board is required to confirm the appointment.

ARTICLE VI: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Robert's Rules of Order, as Revised, shall be the authority for all points of order not covered by the Club's Constitution, By-Laws and Amendments.

CONSTITUTION of the ALAN C. POPE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER BOOSTER CLUB, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE

ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES

ARTICLE III: AUTHORITY

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

ARTICLE V: OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD

ARTICLE VI: ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE

ARTICLE VII: ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE AS A CLUB MEMBER

ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE

This Association shall be named the Pope High School Soccer Booster Club. It is a service club formed to educate, develop and promote and support soccer without contemplation of pecuniary gain or profit.

ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Pope High School Soccer Booster Club shall be:

To promote interest in the soccer programs at Pope High School;

To lend moral, volunteer and financial support to all phases of the soccer program;

To cooperate with and work in all possible ways with the Pope High School soccer coaches, staff and administration;

To promote excellence in all athletic and scholastic endeavors;

To promote, support and develop soccer at all levels both at Pope High School and the Cobb County area.

ARTICLE III: AUTHORITY

The Club shall assist in furthering the soccer program as requested by the coaches, but shall have no authority to dictate policies normally within the coaches' purview.

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Membership shall be limited to dues paying individuals who share the objectives of the Club and are willing to abide by its Constitution, By-laws and established rules. The principal or principal’s designee and varsity coaches of Pope High School shall be honorary members of the Club without obligation to pay dues.

ARTICLE V: OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Officers of the Club shall consist of a President, Executive Vice President, Vice President for the Boys' Program, Vice President for the Girls' Program, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Officers of the Club, the principal (or principal's designee) and varsity soccer coaches shall constitute the membership of Executive Board. Each member of the Executive Board shall have one vote.

ARTICLE VI: ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE

Any member of the Club whose dues are current may be an Officer of the Club.

ARTICLE VII: ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE AS A CLUB MEMBER

Each member whose dues are current shall have the right to vote at all general meetings, annual meetings and specially called meetings.