1.       NAME: The name of the organization shall be the Franklin Soccer Boosters Club (hereinafter referred to as the Club).

2.       PURPOSE: The purpose of the Club shall be to support a strong soccer program which encourages school spirit and pride of accomplishment among all participants in the Franklin High School soccer program.

3.       ACTIVITIES: The club will provide goods or services, not otherwise funded by the Franklin School Department, upon approval by a majority vote of Club members present. Subject to the availability of funds, these goods and services may include but are not mandatory nor limited to:

A.     A yearly banquet,

B.     Some item of recognition, or contribution toward same, to players on any team winning a major championship or achieving a league rank of first place,

C.     Soccer or goalie camp fees.

4.       FINANCIAL:

A.     Any activity, fund-raising proposal or expenditure over $50 must be voted on and approved by a majority vote of the Club members.

B.     Minor expenditures necessary to carry out the activities of the Club as previously voted upon need no further vote of the membership.

C.     Any expenditure of the Club's funds in excess of $250, which does not relate to any activity previously approved, must be voted on and approved by a majority of the Club members present at the next scheduled meeting.

5.       MEMBERSHIP: The membership of the Club shall be comprised of all Franklin High School soccer coaches, players' parents or legal guardians, a captain or player representative from each team as well as any other individuals interested in the Franklin High School soccer program.

6.       FUND-RAISING PROPOSALS: Each fund-raising proposal must be voted upon and approved by a majority vote of Club members present. All monies raised by the Club will be used solely for the benefit of soccer players actively involved in the Franklin High School soccer program.

7.       BUSINESS ACTIVITIES: The Club's business activities and policies shall be conducted by a body of officers elected by the membership and composed of a President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer.

8.       OFFICERS' POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:

A.     PRESIDENT - Shall be chief executive officer for the Club. Shall convene and preside at all meetings of the general membership. Shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Club and tie available to all chairpersons of such committees. Shall be responsible for all of the Club's activities not specifically assigned to others. Shall assume responsibility with other officers for any emergency situation requiring attention when a quorum of the membership cannot convene, to include but not limited to dispersing of discretionary Club funds under the amount of $50.00.

B.     VICE PRESIDENT - Shall convene and preside at any meetings when the President is unable to do so. Shall succeed to the Presidency if, for any reason, that officer cannot fulfill his/her term of office.

C.     SECRETARY - Shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings of the Club and to report same at the outset of each meeting. Shall be available for information on past meetings and data needed. Shall be responsible for obtaining any activity permits necessary from the town, school, or state authorities. Shall be responsible for obtaining all administrative supplies.

D.     CORRESPONDING SECRETARY - Shall be responsible for all correspondence. Shall aid activity chairperson with any related typing/correspondence.

E.      TREASURER - Shall be responsible for all financial matters of the Club. Shall keep a true record of all financial transactions, and on request, shall make any records available to the officers for review or audit. Shall report the Club's financial condition at each meeting. Shall pay any expenses approved by the Club.

9.       ELECTIONS:

A.     The election of officers shall be held during the month of November. Nominations of any Club member shall be taken during the month of October with the election being held and all actions concerning same completed prior to the annual soccer banquet. The term of the newly elected officers will begin in January.

B.     Each duly elected officer shall maintain his/her office for a term of one year, with the exception of the President and Treasurer who will each serve a two-year term, the President being elected in odd number years and the Treasurer being elected in even numbered years. No officer shall serve more than two consecutive years in the same office.

C.     Should any officer be unable to fulfill his/her duties for any reason, the President may appoint another member of the Club to fill the remainder of that officer's term. This appointment is subject to a majority vote of the Club members present.

D.     Should the President be unable to fulfill his/her duties for any reason, succession will fall to the Vice President. The new President shall then appoint another member of the Club to fill the remaining term as Vice President. This appointment is subject to a majority vote by the Club members present. 

10.   MEETINGS:

A.     Meetings of the membership shall be held as deemed necessary by the President to properly conduct the Club's business with ample notice to the Club's membership.

B.     A quorum shall consist of at least six members.

C.     Each member shall have one vote. Coaches shall act in an ex-officio capacity, having no vote.

11.   SPONSORED AWARDS PRESENTED AT CLUB FUNCTIONS: Individuals wishing to donate and give special awards in their own names can chose the recipient with the agreement from the current board of officers.

12.   BY-LAWS: These by-laws hereby negate and nullify any past by-laws, amendments thereto, resolutions, rule changes, protocols or guidelines. No future changes in any by-laws can be accomplished without first a majority vote of Club members present at a regularly scheduled meeting, with proposed changes having been read publicly at the previous regularly scheduled meeting.