South Bay Raiders Booster Club San Diego, CA Est. 2004

 

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Southbay Raiders Booster Club Bylaws

 

Membership, Conduct, Board, Finances, Elections, Meetings

I.       Membership

A.    Application for Membership: Any Oakland Raider fan may apply to become a member of the South Bay Raiders Booster Club. All applicants must fill out the clubs application in person or via internet from our web site with his or her name, address, and all required information, and must pay the required dues as set forth by the board for that fiscal year.

1.      There are two classes of members: Board of Directors Members and General Members. All rules, regulations and bylaws will apply to both classes of members.

B.     Dues: All club dues will be paid annually and in full at the start of the membership year. The membership year will consists of twelve consecutive months, effective the first day of that month paid. Dues once paid will not be refundable. The Board of Directors shall set the amount of dues for each fiscal year by majority vote and resolution by the board no later then 30 days prior to the start of such fiscal year. (As per Section IV Finances A-2)

C.    Entitlement: Each general member in good standing is entitled to one vote in all elections. Each general member in good standing may bring any and all issues before the board. Each general member in good standing is entitled to attend and participate in all club functions. Each general member in good standing is entitled to host guests at all club functions.

D.    Revocation: Any member, either Board of Directors member or General member who fails to pay their dues within (30) days will immediately forfeit membership in all club functions and benefits. Any Board of Directors member or any regular member upon finding that any such member has violated the clubs rules of acceptable conduct set forth in the bylaws may ask to revoke the membership of such member and will be subject to investigation and revocation by the Board of Directors.  (As per Section IV Finances A-2)

 

II.    Conduct

A.    All club members, whether board of directors or general members, are expected to conduct themselves with proper decorum in any public or private function or forum. Per our Raider motto all members will adhere to “Commitment to Excellence”.

B.     We will always conduct ourselves in a civilized, professional manner, absolutely no fighting, or verbal accusations will be tolerated during any Raider games or events.

C.    Any complaints of misconduct will be brought up to the board in person to the attention of any board member. In assessing the severity of an alleged offense and whether or not to impose discipline, the board will take the appropriate vote at the next board meeting in which that member will be allowed to explain his conduct.  If that member fails to appear a decision will be rendered and they will be informed via phone.

D.    As a member of the South Bay Raiders Booster Club understand that you are responsible for your conduct at all or any South Bay Raiders Booster Club sponsored events, and you do hereby release, absolve, indemnify and hold harmless South Bay Raiders Booster Club and any organizers, sponsors, board members, land owners and participants and any other person (s) or entity duly acting on the behalf of South Bay Raiders Booster Club, from any claims arising out of injury (s), of any nature, to any member (s) and their family while participating in any South Bay Raiders Booster Club activities.

 

III. Board Officers

A.    The South Bay Raiders Club will have an active board of officers.  These Officers will be voted on and will handle all club business, to ensure the Club is being run according to the clubs by-laws and regulations.

1.      The Board officers will consist of:

President,

Public Relations Officer,

Vice President,

 Chief Information Officer,

Secretary,

Marketing Coordinator

Treasurer,

Activity Coordinator,

Executive Coordinator,

Sgt of Arms,

2.      Duties

a)      If for whatever reason a board member cannot perform his/her duties properly, and then the Board of Directors has the right to vote that member off the board. (As per Section VI Meetings, paragraph 8.)            

3.      Probation status for newly appointed board members:

a)      Newly appointed board members will be placed on a probationary status for 6 months to see if they can commit to their duties., if for some reason that he/she can not fully commit to their assigned duties (attend all board meetings and club sponsor events) and or the full 6 months because of work or family problems or personal he/she will be asked to step down in order to take care of their situation and can commit fully to this position.    

 

IV. Finances

A.    Collection of Dues: All dues must be paid in U.S. dollars, by personal check, cashier’s check, cash, or money order. Personal checks will only be accepted by members in good standing. Club members on active duty in any branch of service and who may be stationed overseas will be permitted to pay by personal check provided that the bank is headquartered in the U.S.

1.      In the event of any dispute concerning payment of dues, the member bringing forth the dispute shall have the burden of proof of payment.

2.      General members will pay their yearly dues, at the ending of the month that they joined no later then the 5th of the second month. For example if they joined the club in Oct, their dues will be due at the end of the month the following Oct. The Month of Nov will be the first month, and the Month of Dec will be the second month due on the 5th…..after that date Member is no longer an eligible member.

3.      A financial report will be given on a monthly basis, on the first meeting of that month. And a semi annually report is to be given by the President and Treasurer every six Months.

4.      All Budgets reports and requests by the board members shall be given every six months, in the Months of January and July.

 

V.    Elections

A.    Elections of the Board shall take place every two years and shall be held no later than thirty days before the current officers’ term of office will expire.

B.     The Secretary shall serve as elections officer. If the Secretary is a candidate for another board position, the Secretary will appoint an officer to be the elections officer.

C.    Candidates for board members will come from the clubs’ members in good standing. The elections officer shall attempt to recruit at least two candidates for each office to be filled. The elections officer shall obtain the consent of each candidate to have his or her name placed in the nomination.

D.    Nominations for office may be made by any Club member in good standing and does not require a second. Individuals may nominate themselves. All candidates for office must be in good standing.

 

VI. Meetings

A.    Board shall conduct no less than one meeting per week during the regular football season, that day will be voted on by all members of the board. Also the board may conduct additional meetings as required and at its discretion.

B.     All Board members will be ready for all meetings, with appropriate paper work and Club Bible. If a board member is not ready with his appropriate duties, week assignments, paper work and bible, he/she will receive a verbal warning, and if that member continues they will be instructed that they are subject to (Sec. III, Board Officers, and paragraph 2).

C.    Secretary will read the notes from the last meeting, and the President will then open the meeting with opening remarks and follow that week’s agenda. The board will then conduct a full round table of all board members and allow 5 to 10 minutes for each member to speak.

D.    All board deliberations over any conduct-related complaints, negotiations or execution with third parties, legal action pending against the club, or any threat action against the club, shall at all times be kept strictly confidential.

E.     For the purpose of a quorum or vote two thirds or 66.7% of the board members must participate (half the board plus one). Each board member will submit their vote in writing on a blank sheet of paper that will be tallied by the club Secretary Immediately upon receipt. Results of the vote will be read by the club Secretary.

F.     It is important that board members make all meetings and events.  If a board member can not make a meeting/event or will be late for a meeting/event, he or she will call a board member and notify him or her at least 30 minutes prior to the start of such meeting/event. If a board member misses three (3) consecutive meetings/events excused or unexcused the board will vote that member off the board until that member can fully commit (as per. Section VI, Meetings, paragraph 8) .  And when that member wishes to come back the board will consider his/her request.  There are exceptions to this rule, and they are as follows:

1.      Involved in all charity or youth activities

2.      Death in family

3.      Judicial Proceedings and actions taken afterward (maybe or maybe not)

G.    A $5 penalty charge will be collected by the treasurer if a board member is late for any meeting or event and does not contact the treasurer and or someone else on the board on notification of tardiness or absence.

H.    If a board member is habitually late or absent for any meetings/events excused or unexcused maybe subject for removal from the board

I.       Board members taking time off from club events/meetings must inform the board in person at least 1-2 weeks prior, but if time off exceed more than 3 weeks the board can ask that board member to step down.  

J.      Any board member voted off the board of directors will be notified within 72 hours by the club President.

 

 

This is your club with your Raider Brothers and Sisters, its all about having fun, supporting your club, and supporting the best team in football; The Raiders…..

 

 

And Remember always…………RAIDER ON!!!!!!!