BYLAWS OF THE SPOKANE CHIEFS 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 communication 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, including 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 to 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 members 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 3: 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 Order, 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
Board Terms and Attendance:
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 until the board approves a new
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
Proposed amendment: 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 office of Secretary, Button Booth coordinator, Membership coordinator, player
promotions, Hospitality coordinator, or Vice president. (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 set up or
tear down at parties, or sell buttons.
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. To qualify for a board
position the member must be a member in good standing of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club
for a minimum of 2 (two) consecutive seasons.
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 members, none of whom are running for office to count and
validate the ballots at the April membership meeting and provide the results to the
President.
ARTICLE VII
Board Elections and Appointment:
Section 1: Officers
Elected officers of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be Vice President, Secretary, Button
Booth Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator and Player
Promotions Coordinator. The positions of Treasurer and 50/50 Manager are appointed
positions and shall be appointed by the president. The office of President will be held as
voted until the incumbent submits notice of resignation. At that time, any person who has
been a board member for a minimum of 2 consecutive seasons will be eligible to run for
President. If the president needs to be replaced during the season, the vice president will
fill the position temporarily until the board confirms a new 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/or the Spokane Chiefs Employees. This
means (but is not limited to) unauthorized/inappropriate contact with players, player
families, significant others or billets unless sanctioned by the player; abusive or excessive
emails, internet or social media contact; and unauthorized possession, distribution or use
of private phone numbers, home addresses, or private email addresses or social media
pages.
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 Club 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, Players and/or 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.
February 24, 2026, 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 communication 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, including 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 to 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 members 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 3: 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 Order, 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
Board Terms and Attendance:
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 until the board approves a new
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
Proposed amendment: 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 office of Secretary, Button Booth coordinator, Membership coordinator, player
promotions, Hospitality coordinator, or Vice president. (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 set up or
tear down at parties, or sell buttons.
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. To qualify for a board
position the member must be a member in good standing of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club
for a minimum of 2 (two) consecutive seasons.
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 members, none of whom are running for office to count and
validate the ballots at the April membership meeting and provide the results to the
President.
ARTICLE VII
Board Elections and Appointment:
Section 1: Officers
Elected officers of the Spokane Chiefs Fan Club shall be Vice President, Secretary, Button
Booth Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator and Player
Promotions Coordinator. The positions of Treasurer and 50/50 Manager are appointed
positions and shall be appointed by the president. The office of President will be held as
voted until the incumbent submits notice of resignation. At that time, any person who has
been a board member for a minimum of 2 consecutive seasons will be eligible to run for
President. If the president needs to be replaced during the season, the vice president will
fill the position temporarily until the board confirms a new 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/or the Spokane Chiefs Employees. This
means (but is not limited to) unauthorized/inappropriate contact with players, player
families, significant others or billets unless sanctioned by the player; abusive or excessive
emails, internet or social media contact; and unauthorized possession, distribution or use
of private phone numbers, home addresses, or private email addresses or social media
pages.
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 Club 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, Players and/or 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.
February 24, 2026, Revised & Approved by Membership Majority Vote
