EDISON ATHLETIC BOOSTER Club Bylaws

THE BYLAWS OF THE EDISON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB OF THOMAS A. EDISON HIGH SCHOOL

ARTICLE 1: NAME

SECTION 1

The name of this organization is the EDISON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB OF THOMAS A. EDISON HIGH SCHOOL, referred to as the “Athletic BOOSTERS”. (EABC) Thomas A. Edison High School of Fairfax County, Virginia, is referred to as “Edison High School”.

ARTICLE 2: PURPOSE

SECTION 2.1

The Athletic BOOSTERS is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, as defined below, within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Dues and contributions supporting its activities are tax deductible.

SECTION 2.2

The purpose of the Athletic BOOSTERS is to promote, support, and assist the Edison High School athletic activities and student-athletes by providing encouragement, advice, volunteer support, and financial assistance to the Student Activity Office.

SECTION 2.3

The Athletic BOOSTERS may cooperate with the other duly constituted organizations of the school and the community for the support and betterment of the Edison High School athletic program and the student-athletes.

ARTICLE 3: MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 3.1

Athletic BOOSTERS’ membership is annual and shall consist of two classes of membership: Regular Members and Associate Members.

SECTION 3.1.1

  • Shall consist of dues-paying individuals or entities interested in the purpose of the Athletic BOOSTERS, willing to uphold its policies and subscribe to the Athletic BOOSTERS Bylaws.

  • May have various classifications of members as recommended annually by the VP Membership and approved by the board. Membership classifications are posted on the Athletic Booster website.

  • Those who are in good standing (members who have paid the prescribed dues for the year) may be the only members who vote on matters affecting the organization, elect members for, or serve in any of the elective or appointed positions of the Athletic BOOSTERS.

SECTION 3.1.2

  • Are the Director of Student Activities at Thomas A. Edison High School, Coaches of all sports, Edison High School administrative and teaching staff.

  • Each shall be a non-paying and non-voting member of Athletic BOOSTERS.

SECTION 3.2

Edison High School athletic student groups or organizations may appoint Athletic BOOSTERS members to represent them to the Athletic BOOSTERS.

SECTION 3.3

Membership is individual and non-transferable.

SECTION 3.4

The Athletic BOOSTERS shall conduct an annual enrollment of members covering the period from August 1 to July 31. An individual or individuals may be admitted to membership at any time. The Board of Directors may consider discounted rates at specific times of the year.

SECTION 3.5

The Board of Directors shall set the annual dues for each membership and associated benefits no later than the end of July.