Constitution and By-Laws

 

I.       Name and Mission

 

            A.      Name

 

            The Name of this not for profit organization shall be Malosos So. Cal Raiders

            Booster Club (the "Club").

 

            B.      Mission

 

            The Mission of the "Club" is to promote and celebrate the Oakland Raiders

            NFL football team, and to operate as a non-profit voluntary group. Raising

            donations for an annually designated charitable cause.

 

II.      Malosos So. Cal Raiders Booster Club Intended Use of the Raiders Logo

 

          Malosos So. Cal Raiders Booster Club will use their own logo for official Club business In regards to: Club letterheads, newsletters, checks, membership cards, membership applications, mailing documents, and club t-shirts and/or caps.  All intended uses of the Oakland Raiders' logo will be pre-approved by the Club's advisor, Morris Bradshaw, and/or the Oakland Raiders organization.

 

III.     Membership

 

            Any person aged 18 and above may apply to become a regular member of the "Club", by sending written notification to Treasurer/Membership Coordinator Jose Vasquez, consisting of a membership application of her/his name, address, phone number, and e-mail address (if applicable).  Upon approval of membership, new member will be notified and sent an acknowledgment granting membership.  Secretary will then add new member(s) to the Official Club Roster.

 

            Honorary Lifetime Memberships are hereby given to Al Davis, Morris Bradshaw, and Al LoCasale of the Oakland Raiders Organization.  All past members are granted honorary lifetime memberships upon completion of their final term of office.

 

 

IV.     Fiscal Year

 

            The "Club's" fiscal year will begin July 1st and end on June 31st of the following year.

 

V.      Conduct

 

          All members' shall be responsible for their actions and the actions of their guest(s).  The member and his or her guest(s) will be held accountable for any damages and or legal actions due to their misconduct.  Regular members are reminded that the "Club" is your family and other members are to be treated as such.

 

            Any Club Member who instigates or participates in actions which jeopardize the official booster club status of the "Club" or the safety of its members may be expelled by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Executive Board.  Such actions might include, but are not limited to:  (1) illegal use of Oakland Raiders logo; (2) unauthorized use of Club logo; (3) illegal acts committed while participation in Club activities; (4) unprovoked physical attack on other Club members or their guests; or (5) stealing of Club funds.

 

VI.     Executive Board

 

            The "Club's" executive board (the "Board") shall consist of the "President", "Vice-President", "Treasurer", "Secretary", "Chief Information Officer" (CIO), "Sergeant at Arms".

 

            The Executive Board shall supervise all business and membership affairs of the "Club".  This will be done to the best of their ability and it will not be forgotten that the members of the "Club" are the highest priority.  Members of the Executive Board, if necessary to continue the Club's operation, may delegate tasks or functions to other Club members, so long as they obtain the approval of the majority of board members.

 

            Quarterly meetings of the Executive Board shall be held during the months of January, April, July and October, with additional Board meetings to be held on a as needed basis by a majority vote of the Executive Board.

 

            Club officers who fail to attend two (2) consecutive Executive Board meetings without notice to a member of the Board shall be automatically removed from office.  In that event, the remaining Board members shall be responsible for polling the Club membership and by unanimous vote appointing an interim officer to serve until the next membership election.

 

VII.    Officers

 

            A.      President

 

            The "President" shall supervise all business and membership affairs of the "Club".  He or she must also sign or co-sign any contracts, checks, drafts, or other documents that the executive board has been authorized to execute.  The "President" also serves as the primary liaison and contact between the "Club" and the Oakland Raiders organization and other official booster clubs.  The "President" will cast the last vote at all membership meetings (tie-breaker).

 

            B.      Vice President

 

 

            In the absence or inability of the president to act for fourteen (14) or more days, and with the unanimous consent of the Board, the "Vice President" shall assume all duties of the "President".  When so acting, the "Vice President" shall be subject to all of the same responsibilities of the president, and shall notify the membership of any actions taken on behalf of the Club and Executive Board.

 

            C.      Treasurer/Membership Chairperson

 

          The "treasurer" shall have charge and custody of all funds.  He or she shall give and receive receipts for all financial transactions, donations and issue checks or drafts on behalf of the "Club".  He or she must also maintain accurate records of Accounts Payable/Receivables, manage Club Accounts, and pay Club expenses.  A quarterly report regarding the "Club's" financial status shall be made to the Executive Board at their quarterly meetings.

 

            D.      Chief Information Officer (CIO)

 

          The "Chief Information Officer (CIO)" shall have responsibility for the "Club's" Website communications.  The CIO will monitor and maintain all website materials for the Club's website WWW.MALOSOS.ORG.

           

           

           

 

            E.      Secretary

 

The secretary keeps an archive of minutes of Executive Board and full membership meetings, and all e-mail communications to and from the Club and between and among Executive Board members. He or she shall also keep all Club official records, and is responsible for maintaining accurate Club membership records, which should include the member’s full name, e-mail address, mailing address, phone number, and emergency contact information.

 

            F.      Sergeant at Arms

 

The Sergeant-at-Arms will be responsible for the count of votes and to certify the validity of said election. Eject any unruly members or guest at the discretion of his or her judgment consulting with the Executive Board at all times.

 

 

VI.     Dues

 

            Club dues shall be payable annually, in full, at the start of the membership year as designated per the Executive Board.  Dues, once paid, are not refundable. Dues must be paid no later than 60 days after the beginning of the membership year for existing members, and for new members, within 60 days of the Club's approval of the application for membership. The Executive Board shall set the amount of dues for each fiscal year by majority resolution no later than 30 days prior to the start of such fiscal year.

 

VII.    Charitable Affiliations

 

            Each year at the annual membership meeting, the Club membership will vote on a non-profit charitable organization(s) that is/are to receive a donation.  The Club's donation will consist of funds collected by the Club through sales of Club memorabilia, Club shirts, caps, and any other items affiliated with the Club also including donations from Club Members.

 

            The Club may from time to time hold special fundraising events, with a specific percentage of proceeds and/or profits identified in advance as Charitable Contributions.  The Executive Board may also designate that specific amounts deemed in excess of Club needs to be moved to the Charitable Contributions fund from the general operating fund.

 

 

 

 

VIII.  Meetings and Meeting Notice

 

            The annual membership meeting of the "Club" will be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board.  The Executive Board will then give a minimum of one month's notice to all Club Members.

 

VIX.   Elections

           

          Election of the Executive Board shall take place annually, and shall be held no later than thirty days before the current officers' term of office will expire.  The Sergeant-at-Arms will be appointed by the Executive Board to count votes and certify the validity of the election.  Votes may be cast by written proxy or in person.  Only members that are current and have paid their current annual dues kept by the membership chairperson at the time of the annual meeting shall be eligible to vote.

 

X.      Quorum

 

          No Club business can take place without a quorum.  At least one-half (1/2) of the membership appearing on the secretary's official roster at the time of a meeting or vote must be present to constitute a quorum.  At least three-fourths (3/4) of the membership of the Executive Board must be present to constitute and executive quorum.

 

XI.     Amendments

 

            The Constitution of the "Club" may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) of the regular membership.