BY-LAWS
OF
GREEN HOPE HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS BOOSTER CLUB

ARTICLE I
OFFICES

Section 1 - Principal Office:
The principal office of the Corporation shall be located at Green Hope High School, county of Wake, State of North Carolina.

ARTICLE II
MEETINGS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1 - Place of Meeting:
All meetings of the executive board shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation, or at such other place, either within or without the state of North Carolina, as shall be designated on the notice of the meeting or agreed upon by a majority of the executive board entitled to vote thereat.

Section 2 - Annual Meeting:
The annual meeting of the executive board for the election of officers and the transaction of other business shall be held in April of each year on any day (except a Sunday or legal holiday) in that month as determined by the executive board.

Section 3 - Notice of Meeting:
Written or printed notice stating the time and place of the meetings shall be delivered not less than seven (7) days before the date of any annual meeting, by mail, by the direction of the executive board, to each member of record entitled to vote at such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the member at his address as it appears on the record of membership of the Corporation, with postage thereon paid.

ARTICLE III
PURPOSES

1. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school and community.
   
2. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in the Fine Arts.

ARTICLE IV
BASIC POLICIES

The following are basic policies of the Green Hope High School Fine Arts Booster Club.

1. The organization shall be noncommercial, nonsectarian and nonpartisan.
   
2. The name of the organization or names of any members in their official capacities shall not be used to endorse or promote a commercial concern or in connection with any partisan interest or for any purpose not appropriately related to promotion of the Objectives of the organization.
   
3. The organization shall not directly or indirectly participate or intervene (in any way, including the publishing or distributing of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office; or devote more than an insubstantial part of its activities to attempting to influence legislation by propaganda or otherwise.
   
4. The organization shall not enter into membership with other organizations except such international or national organizations as may be approved by the executive board. This organization may cooperate with other organizations and agencies concerned with child welfare, but a member shall make no commitments that bind this Organization without the express permission of the executive board.
   
5. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall insure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, trustees, officers or other private persons except that the organization be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions to furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article III hereof.
   
6. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i) by an organization from Federal income tax under Section 501( c )(3) the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
   
7. Upon the dissolution of this organization after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization Upon, the remaining assets shall be distributed to whatever Green Hope High School Fine Arts Booster Club that replaces this Green Hope High School Fine Arts Booster Club which have established their tax exempt status under Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. Membership in this Fine Arts Booster Club:
Membership in this Fine Arts Booster Club shall be made available without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, national origin or familial status.

Section 2. Annual Enrollment:
This Fine Arts Booster Club shall conduct an annual enrollment of members, but may admit persons to membership at any time upon payment of dues.

Section 3. Annual Dues:
Each member of this Fine Arts Booster Club shall pay annual dues, as set forth from time to time by the executive board, to the organization.

Section 4. Participation in Meetings:
Only members of the organization shall be eligible to participate in the business meetings or to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions.

ARTICLE VI
VOTING RIGHTS

Each identifiable member in good standing is entitled to one vote. Only votes cast by members present will be counted. No proxies will be permitted. Verification of membership will occur prior to voting on any issue. A quorum will be constituted by 10% of the total general membership.

Members may resign at any time by written notification to the President.

ARTICLE VIII
OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION

Section 1. Officer Membership:
Each officer of this Fine Arts Booster Club shall be a member of the Fine Arts Booster Club.

Section 2. Officers and their election:

1. The officers of this organization shall consist of a president, a vice president, a secretary (recording and corresponding), and a treasurer.
   
2. The president, vice president, secretary and treasurer shall be elected by vote in the month of April. However, if there is but one nominee for any office, election for that office may be by voice vote.
   
3. Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the June meeting and shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors is elected.

Section 3. Nominating Committee:

1. There shall be a nominating committee composed of three (3) members who shall be appointed by the president and approved by the executive board. The committee shall elect its own chairman.
   
2. The nominating committee shall nominate an eligible person for each office to be filled and report its nominees at the regular meeting in April at which time additional nomination may be made from the floor.
   
3. Only those persons who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated for or elected to such office.

Section 4. Removal:
Whenever in its judgment the best interest of the corporation would be better served, an officer elected by the general membership may be removed from office by a majority vote of a quorum of the general membership; as well, an officer appointed by the board may be removed from office by a majority vote of the board.  Any member of the board that fails to attend three consecutive meetings is automatically removed from office and the board shall appoint their successor.

Section 5. Vacancies:
A vacancy occurring in any office because of death, resignation, removal or disqualification shall be filled by a person elected by a majority vote of the remaining members of the executive board, notice of such election having been given.  In case a vacancy occurs in the office of president, the vice president shall serve notice of the election.

ARTICLE IX
DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. President:
The president shall preside at all meetings of the organization and of the executive board at which they are present; shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned to them by the organization or by the executive board: shall be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee; and shall coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the organization in order that the objectives may be promoted.

Section 2. Vice President:
The vice president shall act as an aide to the president and shall perform the duties of the president in the absence or inability of the officer to serve; shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned to them by the organization or by the executive board.

Section 3. Secretary:

1. Recording Secretary:
   The recording secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the organization and of the executive board; shall prepare copies of all minutes to have available at the next meeting; shall have a current copy of the bylaws; maintain membership list; and shall perform such other delegated duties as may be assigned
   
2. Corresponding Secretary:
   The corresponding secretary shall carry on any communication from the Fine Art Boosters to other parties, including Booster members; shall maintain an accurate roster of students and members; and shall coordinate an e-mail system made up of

Section 4. Treasurer:

1. All monies collected by the organization as local dues, raised in unit activities, received as contributions, or otherwise acquired belong to the local organization to promote and implement a program of services, projects and other activities approved, adopted and directed by the membership of the organization.
   
2. The treasurer shall have custody of the funds of the organization, shall keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures; and in accordance with the provisions in the annual budget adopted by the organization, and shall make disbursements as authorized by the executive board.  Checks or vouchers shall be signed by two persons:  the treasurer and one other person designated by the executive board. The treasurer shall present a financial statement at every meeting of the organization and at other times when requested by the executive board, and shall make a full report at the meeting at which new officers officially assume their duties. The treasurer shall be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records as conform to the requirements of the Fine Arts Booster Club.
   
3. The treasurer's accounts shall be examined annually by an auditing committee chosen by the executive board.
   
4. The treasurer shall be responsible for filing any required tax forms as required by North Carolina and Federal law(s).

1. All officers shall perform the duties outlined in these bylaws and those assigned from time to time.
   
2. Upon the expiration of the term of office or in case of resignation, each officer shall turn over to the president without delay, all records, books, computer discs and/or other programs pertaining to the office, and shall return to the treasurer, without delay, all funds pertaining to the office with a full accounting.
   
3. An audit of the treasurer's accounts is for the protection of the treasurer. It is the only means of assuring everyone that the accounts are accurate and it relieves the treasurer of responsibility except in case of fraud.

ARTICLE X
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Creating Membership of the Executive Board:
The executive board shall consist of the following elected officers and appointed Standing Committee Chairpersons:

Elected:
President
Vice President
Secretary - Recording and Corresponding Treasurer

Standing Committee Chairpersons: Membership
Volunteer
Hospitality
Publicity
Uniform/Costume
Art, Choral, Drama and Orchestra teachers

Section 2. Regular Meetings:
Regular meetings of the board of directors shall be held each month of the calendar year, the time to be fixed by the board at its first meeting of the year. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. Special meetings of the board may be called by the president or by a majority of the members of the board, seven (7) days notice being given.

ARTICLE XI
EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1. Composition of the Executive Board:
The executive board shall consist of the above elected officers.

Section 2. The duties of the executive board shall be:

1. To transact necessary business in the intervals between organization meetings and such other business as may be referred to it by the organization.
   
2. To create standing and special committees.
   
3. To present a report at the regular meetings of the organization.
   
4. To prepare and submit to the organization for adoption a budget for the year.
   
5. To approve routine bills within the limits of the budget.
   
6. To review and approve budgets of all standing committees.
   
7. To make all expenditures for standing committees.

Section 3. Regular Meetings of the executive board:
Regular meetings of the executive board shall be held each month of the calendar year, the time to be fixed by the board at its first meeting of the year. A majority of the executive board members shall constitute a quorum. Special meetings of the executive board, seven (7) days notice being given.

ARTICLE XII
MEETINGS

Section 1. Regular Meetings:
Regular meetings of the organization shall be held bi-monthly, unless otherwise provided by the executive board, seven (7) days notice must be given to change the date of a regular meeting.

Section 2. Special Meetings:
The president or a majority of the board of directors may call special meetings, seven (7) days notice having been given.

Section 3. Annual Meeting:
The annual meeting shall be in April, May, or June, depending on the school calendar, the time to be fixed by the board at its first meeting of the year

ARTICLE XIII
COMMITTEES

Section 1. Eligibility for Committee Positions:
Only members of the organization shall be eligible to serve in any elective or appointive positions.

Section 2. Standing Committees:
The executive board may create such standing committees; as it may deem necessary to promote the objects and carry on the work of the organization. The term of each chairperson shall be one (1) year or until the selection of a successor.

Section 3. Committee Procedures:
The chairperson of each standing committee shall present a plan of work to the executive board for approval. No committee work shall be undertaken without the consent of the executive board.

Section 4. Special Committees:
The power to form special committees and appoint their members rests with the executive board.

Section 5. Special Committee Expiration:
Since a special committee is created and appointed for a specific purpose, it automatically goes out of existence when the work is done and its final report is received or its charter is revoked by a majority vote of the executive board.

ARTICLE XIV
FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of this organization shall begin on June 1 and end on the following May 31.

ARTICLE XV
CONTRACTS, DEPOSITS, CHECKS AND FUNDS

Section 1. Book and Record:
The corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, committees having and exercising any of the authority of the board of directors, and the membership committee, and addresses of the members entitled to vote.  All books and records of the corporation may be inspected by any member, or his agent or attorney for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.

Section 2. Carryover of Funds:
A minimum of $500 will be maintained in the treasury of the corporation at the end of the fiscal year. This is intended primarily for the purpose of having sufficient funds to support the start of the next season.

Section 3. Gifts:
The board of directors may accept on behalf of the corporation any contributions, gifts bequests or device for any purpose of the corporation.

Section 4. Deposits:
All funds of the corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such bank(s), trust companies or other depositories as the board of directors may select.

Section 5. Checks. Drafts or Orders:
All checks, drafts or orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed by such office or officers, agent or agents of the corporation, and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the board of directors. In the absence of such determination by the board of directors, such instruments shall be signed by the treasurer or an assistant treasurer.

Section 6. Contracts:
The board of directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents of the corporation, in addition to the officers so authorized by the bylaws to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or may be confined to specific instances.

Section 7. Volunteering:
There are no minimum requirements of volunteer hours for members of the Green Hope High School Fine Arts Booster Club.

Section 8. Annual Budget:
The budget committee will present a budget and annual plan for approval of the May executive board meeting. The Fine Arts teachers will be asked to submit a plan of work consisting of activities and programs for the coming year at the May executive board meeting. The budget committee shall consist of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE XVI
AMENDMENTS

Section 1.

1. These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the organization by a 10% vote of the members present and voting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is voted upon.
   
2. The amendment shall become effective upon the vote. A committee may be appointed to submit a revised set of bylaws as a substitute for the existing bylaws by a majority vote at a meeting of the organization, or by a two-thirds vote of the executive board. The requirements for adoption of a revised set of bylaws shall be the same as in the case of an amendment.
   
3. The undersigned certify the foregoing bylaws have been adopted as the first Bylaws of the Corporation, in accordance with the requirement of the Corporation Law.

Dated:________________________

President:______________________________________________