Our goal as a club is to raise money for the continuing education for Chiefs players as they decide to move on with their educations.
Members have the opportunity to volunteer at home games to help with 50/50 ticket sales and photo button sales. This is to raise money for the Education Fund.
After the first 6 times you volunteer you are guaranteed the opportunity to present the 3 Stars at the end of a home game. For every 6 times you volunteer after that you are put into a random drawing to present the 3 Stars again.
With us raising money for the education fund we are given the privilege to have 3 private parties with the players. Usually one is a Meet and Greet. The second usually is a Holiday Party. And the third is the End of Season / Secret Pal reveal.
As an additional privilege we are given the opportunity to be a Secret Pal to a player for the season. Requirements to be a Secret Pal include,
Volunteering 6 or more times a season at home games.
Making a scrapbook for your player.
End of the Season gift not to exceed $75.
At least one travel bag a season not to exceed $30.
Holiday gift not to exceed $30.
And encouragement bags /cards for the season at home games not to exceed $75 for the whole season.
The Booster Club rewards its volunteers with end of the season prizes. So the more you volunteer, the better the prize.
Spokane Chiefs Booster Club By Laws
BYLAWS OF THE SPOKANE FAN CLUB
ARTICLE I
Name
The non-profit organization shall be the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club. It will also be referred to as the Spokane Chiefs Booster Club. The term “Spokane Chiefs” shall refer to the amateur hockey team which is a separate legal entity from the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club.
ARTICLE II
The purpose of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be:
To promote and assist with the continuing education of the Spokane Chiefs players.
To promote the Spokane Chiefs in their community efforts, both on and off the ice.
To keep open lines of communications between the Spokane Chiefs management and the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club.
ARTICLE III
Membership
Section 1: Active Members
Membership in this organization shall be open to any person willing to support the objectives of the organization as stated in Article II. Membership categories:
Regular: 18 years of age and older
Senior: 60 years of age and older
Junior: 17 years and under. Must be sponsored by a member in good standing
Family: Members of an immediate family household, to include all children 17 years of age and younger
Senior Family: Husband and wife, one of which is 60 years of age or older, not to include other family members residing at the same residence
Lifetime: A member voted on and approved by the Board in recognition of exceptional support to the Fan Club mission
Section 2: Revocation of Membership
When it has been determined by the Board that a member’s conduct has been detrimental to the Fan Club, they may be requested to resign their membership. This conduct may include but is not limited to:
Misappropriation of Fan Club funds
Behavior unbecoming the name and reputation of the Fan Club
Failure to remit any and all monies due the Fan Club within 60 days of notification of the debt
The request for resignation of membership shall be provided the member in writing. After this notification, the member will be given an opportunity to appear before the Board. If, after the member has appeared before the Board, the Board still determines the membership shall be revoked, the member shall be ineligible to rejoin the Fan Club for a period of one year from the date of the revocation. At the conclusion of this period, the member may apply to join the Fan Club as a new member. In the event of member’s right to belong to the Fan Club is revoked for a second time, that member shall be permanently excluded from the Fan Club.
Section 4: Dues
Fan Club membership is from July 1 through June 30. Dues are payable on July 1 and shall be determined by the Board at least two months prior to the July 1 renewal date. Only members who have paid their yearly dues shall be considered as members in good standing. Only members in good standing may participate in Fan Club activities and functions.
ARTICLE IV
Meeting and Quorums
Section 1: Meetings
Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Oder, Newly Revised, insofar as they are consistent with the provisions of these bylaws. The Fan Club shall conduct general membership meetings as they may be required to conduct the business of the Fan Club. Meetings shall be held on the last Tuesday of the month; a minimum of six meetings per year. The April meeting shall be designated for elections of officers. Board members shall meet the first Tuesday of each month throughout the calendar year, as needed.
Section 2: Quorum
Members eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum at general membership meetings. Two-thirds of Board members shall constitute a quorum at Board meetings.
ARTICLE V
Officers
Section 1: Board Members
The Board of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall consist of the following: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Player Promotion Coordinator, Button Booth Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator, 50/50 Coordinator and Immediate Past President. Each elected officer shall have a term of two years. Terms of office shall end June 30.
Section 2: Vacancies
Officer vacancies, with the exception of President and Immediate Past President, shall be filled by a temporary appointment by the President. In the event the office of President becomes vacant, it shall be filled by the Vice President. Board members who resign without due cause as determined by the Board, cannot run for another office for a minimum of two years.
Section 3: Attendance
Board members shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board. Two unexcused absences shall be cause to consider the office as vacant. The President or Vice President must be notified in advance of any Board member’s inability to attend a meeting.
ARTICLE VI
Elections
Section 1: Privileges, Eligibility for Office
Each member in good standing and of the age of eighteen (18) or older shall be entitled to one vote if their dues have been paid for the current year. Any member under the age of eighteen shall be considered a junior member in good standing if annual dues have been paid. Any active member, eighteen years or older shall be eligible to run for the offices of Secretary, Button Booth Director, Membership Director or Hospitality Director. Any active member in good standing, twenty-one years or older shall be eligible to run for any office. (Age limit is effective at the time of assuming office)
A member in good standing shall mean:
1. Dues are current and paid in full.
2. Have attended at least 3 membership meetings in the last year.
3. Have volunteered at least 6 times at club activities, such as selling 50/50, help at parties, count 50/50, sell buttons or run membership table at home games.
4. Individuals interested in running for a board position should contact the President to place their name on the ballot. Nominations can be made from the floor at general membership meetings in February and March of the election year.
Section 2: Elections
A. General elections shall be held at the April meeting on election years, at which time all elective positions shall be open. The election shall be made by secret ballot unless a position is being run unopposed.
B. The form of the ballot may change from election to election, but in all cases must contain the office, name of candidate(s), and shall be numbered in sequential order. One ballot will be mailed to each adult member (maximum of two per household for family memberships).
C. Ballots will be mailed to members on/before mid-March of each election year with instructions for returning them to the Fan Club.
D. The President shall appoint a Nomination and Election Committee, none of whom are running for office.
ARTICLE VII
Officers
Section 1: Officers
Elected officers of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, Button Booth Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator, and Player Promotion Coordinator. The positions of Treasurer and 50/50 Coordinator shall be appointed by the President.
Section 2: Duties of Officers
Duties of each office change based on actual activity’s requirements, law changes, gambling rules, etc. Refer to individual duty descriptions for detailed duties.
Section 3: Removal from Office
Any member of the Board who is not performing the duties of their elected or appointed position or has violated the guidelines of these bylaws is subject to removal from office by a majority vote of the Board members. A call for a vote on removal can be initiated by either a two-thirds vote of the Board, or by a petition signed by no fewer than two-thirds of the voting members of the general membership of the Fan Club. The signed petition must be presented to the Board at a meeting of the Board. The Board will review the petition and certify the signatures. If it is a valid petition, the Board will review the list of items or areas on which the person is being charged and notify the person of their opportunity to address the Board on the issues. No other speakers regarding the petition shall be heard at this meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
Code of Conduct
Spokane Chiefs Fan Club members are meant to be ambassadors to both the team and general public and should conduct themselves in accordance with the Fan Club bylaws.
A. Conduct yourself with decorum and politeness at all Fan Club and Team functions.
B. No unwarranted contact with players and Spokane Chiefs employees. This means (but is not limited to) unauthorized/inappropriate contact with players, player families or significant others unless sanctioned by the player; abusive or excessive emails, faxes and internet contact; and unauthorized possession, distribution or use of private phone numbers, home addresses or private email addresses.
C. No stalking as defined by State statute.
D. Provide Spokane Chiefs staff the appropriate respect; do not abuse them or put them in inappropriate situations with respect to their jobs.
E. Do not endanger the welfare, interests, character or reputation of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Blub or Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club players or employees.
F. Do not use social media as means of degrading the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club, Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club, player and members.
Complaints regarding member behavior should be reported to any officer or Board members. Complaints will be investigated according to the bylaws. Actions by the Board may include a written warning to the member, suspension of membership, or permanent dismissal from the Fan Club.
ARTICLE IX
Amendments to the Bylaws
Amendments to the bylaws shall be presented to the general membership at least one month prior to voting on the amendment at a general membership meeting. Amendments must be approved by a majority of voting members in attendance.
ARTICLE X
Final Disbursement of Funds
In the event the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be dissolved for whatever reason, distribution of the remaining funds and assets shall be turned over to the Western Hockey League (a non-profit organization) for support of current and/or future continuing educations program costs.
January 25, 2017 Revised & Approved by Membership Majority Vote
ARTICLE I
Name
The non-profit organization shall be the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club. It will also be referred to as the Spokane Chiefs Booster Club. The term “Spokane Chiefs” shall refer to the amateur hockey team which is a separate legal entity from the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club.
ARTICLE II
The purpose of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be:
To promote and assist with the continuing education of the Spokane Chiefs players.
To promote the Spokane Chiefs in their community efforts, both on and off the ice.
To keep open lines of communications between the Spokane Chiefs management and the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club.
ARTICLE III
Membership
Section 1: Active Members
Membership in this organization shall be open to any person willing to support the objectives of the organization as stated in Article II. Membership categories:
Regular: 18 years of age and older
Senior: 60 years of age and older
Junior: 17 years and under. Must be sponsored by a member in good standing
Family: Members of an immediate family household, to include all children 17 years of age and younger
Senior Family: Husband and wife, one of which is 60 years of age or older, not to include other family members residing at the same residence
Lifetime: A member voted on and approved by the Board in recognition of exceptional support to the Fan Club mission
Section 2: Revocation of Membership
When it has been determined by the Board that a member’s conduct has been detrimental to the Fan Club, they may be requested to resign their membership. This conduct may include but is not limited to:
Misappropriation of Fan Club funds
Behavior unbecoming the name and reputation of the Fan Club
Failure to remit any and all monies due the Fan Club within 60 days of notification of the debt
The request for resignation of membership shall be provided the member in writing. After this notification, the member will be given an opportunity to appear before the Board. If, after the member has appeared before the Board, the Board still determines the membership shall be revoked, the member shall be ineligible to rejoin the Fan Club for a period of one year from the date of the revocation. At the conclusion of this period, the member may apply to join the Fan Club as a new member. In the event of member’s right to belong to the Fan Club is revoked for a second time, that member shall be permanently excluded from the Fan Club.
Section 4: Dues
Fan Club membership is from July 1 through June 30. Dues are payable on July 1 and shall be determined by the Board at least two months prior to the July 1 renewal date. Only members who have paid their yearly dues shall be considered as members in good standing. Only members in good standing may participate in Fan Club activities and functions.
ARTICLE IV
Meeting and Quorums
Section 1: Meetings
Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Oder, Newly Revised, insofar as they are consistent with the provisions of these bylaws. The Fan Club shall conduct general membership meetings as they may be required to conduct the business of the Fan Club. Meetings shall be held on the last Tuesday of the month; a minimum of six meetings per year. The April meeting shall be designated for elections of officers. Board members shall meet the first Tuesday of each month throughout the calendar year, as needed.
Section 2: Quorum
Members eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum at general membership meetings. Two-thirds of Board members shall constitute a quorum at Board meetings.
ARTICLE V
Officers
Section 1: Board Members
The Board of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall consist of the following: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Player Promotion Coordinator, Button Booth Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator, 50/50 Coordinator and Immediate Past President. Each elected officer shall have a term of two years. Terms of office shall end June 30.
Section 2: Vacancies
Officer vacancies, with the exception of President and Immediate Past President, shall be filled by a temporary appointment by the President. In the event the office of President becomes vacant, it shall be filled by the Vice President. Board members who resign without due cause as determined by the Board, cannot run for another office for a minimum of two years.
Section 3: Attendance
Board members shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board. Two unexcused absences shall be cause to consider the office as vacant. The President or Vice President must be notified in advance of any Board member’s inability to attend a meeting.
ARTICLE VI
Elections
Section 1: Privileges, Eligibility for Office
Each member in good standing and of the age of eighteen (18) or older shall be entitled to one vote if their dues have been paid for the current year. Any member under the age of eighteen shall be considered a junior member in good standing if annual dues have been paid. Any active member, eighteen years or older shall be eligible to run for the offices of Secretary, Button Booth Director, Membership Director or Hospitality Director. Any active member in good standing, twenty-one years or older shall be eligible to run for any office. (Age limit is effective at the time of assuming office)
A member in good standing shall mean:
1. Dues are current and paid in full.
2. Have attended at least 3 membership meetings in the last year.
3. Have volunteered at least 6 times at club activities, such as selling 50/50, help at parties, count 50/50, sell buttons or run membership table at home games.
4. Individuals interested in running for a board position should contact the President to place their name on the ballot. Nominations can be made from the floor at general membership meetings in February and March of the election year.
Section 2: Elections
A. General elections shall be held at the April meeting on election years, at which time all elective positions shall be open. The election shall be made by secret ballot unless a position is being run unopposed.
B. The form of the ballot may change from election to election, but in all cases must contain the office, name of candidate(s), and shall be numbered in sequential order. One ballot will be mailed to each adult member (maximum of two per household for family memberships).
C. Ballots will be mailed to members on/before mid-March of each election year with instructions for returning them to the Fan Club.
D. The President shall appoint a Nomination and Election Committee, none of whom are running for office.
ARTICLE VII
Officers
Section 1: Officers
Elected officers of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, Button Booth Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator, and Player Promotion Coordinator. The positions of Treasurer and 50/50 Coordinator shall be appointed by the President.
Section 2: Duties of Officers
Duties of each office change based on actual activity’s requirements, law changes, gambling rules, etc. Refer to individual duty descriptions for detailed duties.
Section 3: Removal from Office
Any member of the Board who is not performing the duties of their elected or appointed position or has violated the guidelines of these bylaws is subject to removal from office by a majority vote of the Board members. A call for a vote on removal can be initiated by either a two-thirds vote of the Board, or by a petition signed by no fewer than two-thirds of the voting members of the general membership of the Fan Club. The signed petition must be presented to the Board at a meeting of the Board. The Board will review the petition and certify the signatures. If it is a valid petition, the Board will review the list of items or areas on which the person is being charged and notify the person of their opportunity to address the Board on the issues. No other speakers regarding the petition shall be heard at this meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
Code of Conduct
Spokane Chiefs Fan Club members are meant to be ambassadors to both the team and general public and should conduct themselves in accordance with the Fan Club bylaws.
A. Conduct yourself with decorum and politeness at all Fan Club and Team functions.
B. No unwarranted contact with players and Spokane Chiefs employees. This means (but is not limited to) unauthorized/inappropriate contact with players, player families or significant others unless sanctioned by the player; abusive or excessive emails, faxes and internet contact; and unauthorized possession, distribution or use of private phone numbers, home addresses or private email addresses.
C. No stalking as defined by State statute.
D. Provide Spokane Chiefs staff the appropriate respect; do not abuse them or put them in inappropriate situations with respect to their jobs.
E. Do not endanger the welfare, interests, character or reputation of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Blub or Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club players or employees.
F. Do not use social media as means of degrading the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club, Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club, player and members.
Complaints regarding member behavior should be reported to any officer or Board members. Complaints will be investigated according to the bylaws. Actions by the Board may include a written warning to the member, suspension of membership, or permanent dismissal from the Fan Club.
ARTICLE IX
Amendments to the Bylaws
Amendments to the bylaws shall be presented to the general membership at least one month prior to voting on the amendment at a general membership meeting. Amendments must be approved by a majority of voting members in attendance.
ARTICLE X
Final Disbursement of Funds
In the event the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be dissolved for whatever reason, distribution of the remaining funds and assets shall be turned over to the Western Hockey League (a non-profit organization) for support of current and/or future continuing educations program costs.
January 25, 2017 Revised & Approved by Membership Majority Vote