1. The name of this organization shall be Puget Sound Gymnastics Boosters.

2. The location for the BOOSTERS shall be in the Puget Sound area. The official mailing address shall be Puget Sound Gymnastics Boosters PO Box 1477 Puyallup WA. 98371.

3. The objective of the BOOSTERS shall be the promotion and development of the Puget Sound Gymnastics Team, by providing financial support through fundraising (primarily for travel expenses) providing personnel, communication to the public and other endeavors of the BOOSTERS.

4. No member, officer or other member of the Board of Directors shall use the BOOSTERS as a means of obtaining private profit, or to further individual purposes, or for individual gain, nor shall receive compensation or salary from the BOOSTERS for his/her services. Members, officers or other members of the Board of Directors shall not use the Boosters funds as a means of obtaining entertainment books, auction tickets, or any other items sold as fundraiser items for their personal use.

5. The membership of the BOOSTERS shall consist of all parents of Puget Sound Gymnastics competing team gymnasts, who shall be designated ACTIVE, voting members. ACTIVE members actively support all of the BOOSTERS programs.

6a. Any parent of a gymnast who is a freshman in High School or older, will have the option of continuing membership in the Booster Club with all privileges and responsibilities or choosing one of the following:
(1) Remaining a member of the Booster Club by paying a $200 per quarter fee ($800 annually) and/or the gymnast's total travel expenses, whichever is greater. Parent(s) choosing this type of membership remain active members of the PSGB with all privileges (opportunities for fundraising), responsibilities (work credits) and applicable fees. Parent(s) must make this decision annually by December 1st.
(2) Opting out of the Booster Club and all its fundraising opportunities and paying all actual travel expenses. Parent(s) must make this decision annually by December 1st. Parent(s) choosing this option, must pre-pay at least three (3) days prior to travel date an estimate of any expenses to be incurred. The treasurer is responsible for determining this amount.

6b. No corporate officer of PSSG will ever be allowed to be a member of the Booster Club. If their child/children competes for a PSSG team, then 30 days after a meet, clinic, etc., all fees of their competing child must be paid in full.

7. Each ACTIVE member - parent/guardian shall have one vote.

8. A simple majority of members present shall carry motions unless otherwise specified in the Bylaws.

9. There shall be at least two meetings of the General Membership per year; additional meetings may be called as necessary. One such meeting shall occur in the late spring to elect general officers for the following year; the other shall occur prior to November 15th to approve the annual budget.

10. The call for each meeting must be made with ten (10) days advance written notice and must state the reason for the meeting.

11. The property and business for the BOOSTERS shall be managed by a Board of Directors consisting of at least six (6) voting members. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.

12. The Board may establish, modify and terminate committees, and the membership thereof, as it deems necessary to conduct the business of the BOOSTERS.

13. Members of the Board shall be the officers plus at least one member appointed annually by the officers. Members of the Board shall serve until their successors qualify. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by nominations from the General Membership to the Board, and voted on by simple majority of the remaining members, except as provided in the Bylaws in the case of removal. Every effort should be made to fill vacancies with the goal of equal representation of all levels currently on the team.

14. Officers shall be elected from and by the membership of the BOOSTERS. The officers shall consist of a President, 1st and 2nd Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.

15. Officers shall be elected for a term of one (1) year beginning July 1st, except as otherwise provided in the Bylaws and shall serve until their successors qualify.

16. The Board shall appoint a nominating committee which shall nominate candidates prior to the election meeting of the membership. No member of the nominating committee shall nominate him/herself for an office; however, he/she may be nominated by the general membership from the floor. If asked to be considered for an office, said nominating committee member shall excuse him/herself from serving as a member of that nominating committee should he/she decide to accept said nomination.

17. The President shall exercise general authority over the affairs of the Boosters. The President shall call and preside over all meetings, except as otherwise provided by the Bylaws. The President shall use his/her best efforts and endeavor to coordinate the activities of the Boosters, to promote its purposes and objectives and shall generally perform those duties inherent to the chief executive position of any organization.

18a. The 1st Vice-President shall coordinate the fundraising committees and shall assume the duties of the President in the President's absence.

18b. The 2nd Vice-President shall keep records of work credits and assure that all meets at PSSG have an assigned chairperson.

19. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings; print & file all correspondence and notify gym members of pertinent information; update By-laws & Fiscal Policy; perform other duties usual to the office.

20. The Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer shall have the following responsibilities, divided between them as they both shall mutually decide:

1. Maintain financial records and reports as required by law.
2. Receive and deposit all Booster moneys.
3. Report financial transactions and financial status at meetings.
4. Prepare drafts as authorized by the Board of Directors or the President for payment of bills.
5. File timely any reports or tax forms as required for the perpetuation of the tax exempt status of the BOOSTERS.
6. Perform other duties usual to the office.

21. The Team Travel Coordinator shall be a Board appointed position and is responsible for all travel arrangements required for away meets. Including, but limited to, coordination with the coaching staff prior to travel being arranged, all travel, hotel and airline arrangements and communication with the traveling parties.

22. The 8th Member position shall be appointed by the Board and is a Non-Voting position.

23. The funds of the BOOSTERS shall be kept in a bank or banks approved by the Board. Withdrawals of funds, by check or in cash, shall be made only upon the joint signatures of any of the following combinations of two board members, and only after confirmation of sufficient funds in any account for said withdrawals:

1. President and Treasurer or
2. President and Assistant Treasurer or
3. 1st Vice-President and Treasurer or
4. 1st Vice-President and Assistant Treasurer

24. The Board, after receiving available information from the head coach of the Puget Sound Gymnastics Rainbow Team, shall prepare and present a proposed annual budget to the membership no later than November 15th, for the fiscal year ending on the following June 30th.

25. The final budget must be approved by 2/3 of the membership present. The President shall notify the membership of subsequent variations from the approved budget. Any amendments or changes to the budget must be approved by the Board and need not be voted on by the general membership.

26. Any five voting members may petition the Board in writing to remove an office or Board member. The Board shall then call a meeting of the membership to approve or disapprove the petition. If the petition is approved, the membership may elect a replacement to fill the un-expired term; provided that if the membership does not elect a replacement at this meeting, the Board shall appoint one.

27. The Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of this organization may be amended by the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the voting members present, so long as specific amendments to be voted on are mailed to the membership of record 30 days prior to the meeting in which the question shall be decided.

28. All meetings of this organization will be governed by Roberts Rules of Order, Revised.