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BYLAWS OF

MUKWONAGO LACROSSE CLUB

(MLC)

A p p r o v e d: June 20, 2013

Drafted: 1-15-13

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Bylaws of the Mukwonago Lacrosse Club

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Contents

ARTICLE I General Provisions…………………............................................................................................ 4 Section 1.01. Registered Office. ................................................................................................................... 4 Section 1.02. Management of the Non Stock Corporation……..................................................................... 4 Section 1.03. Fiscal Year............................................................................................................................. 4 Section 1.04. Purpose. ................................................................................................................................. 4 Section 1.05. Mission………………………………………..……..................................................................... 4 Section 1.06. Chapter Affiliation.................................................................................................................. 4

ARTICLE II Membership……….................................................................................................................... 4

Section 2.01. Membership........................................................................................................................... 4 Section 2.02. Voting……………………... ..................................................................................................... 5 Section 2.03. Geographic Boundaries......................................................................................................... 5 Section 2.04. Additional Policies and Procedures......................................................................................... 5

ARTICLE III Board of Directors .................................................................................................................... 5

Section 3.01. Powers.................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 3.02. The Role and Responsibilities of the Board............................................................................. 5 Section 3.03. Positions …………………....................................................................................................... 5 Section 3.04 The Executive Committee ……………………………………………………………………………. 6 Section 3.05 Qualification and Selection ……………………………………………………………………………6 Section 3.06. Terms of Office………………....................................................................................................6 Section 3.07. Vacancies. .............................................................................................................................. 7 Section 3.08. Regular Meetings. ................................................................................................................... 7 Section 3.09. Special Meetings.................................................................................................................... 7 Section 3.10. Quorum, Manner of Acting, and Adjournment ........................................................................ 7 Section 3.11. Action by Vote, Major Decisions…..…………......................................................................... 7 Section 3.12. Major Decisions……………………………….. ........................................................................ 7 Section 3.13. Action by Writing………………………………......................................................................... 8 Section 3.14. Elections…............................................................................................................................ 6 Section 3.15. Compensation……………………………................................................................................ 7 Section 3.16. Suspension or Removal…………………................................................................................ 7 Section 3.17. Committees.............................................................................................................................7

ARTICLE IV Notice - Waivers - Meetings......................................................................................................9

Section 4.01. Notice......................................................................................................................................9 Section 4.02. Waivers of Notice. ...................................................................................................................9 Section 4.03. Modification of Proposal Contained in Notice. .........................................................................9 Section 4.04. Exception to Requirement of Notice. .......................................................................................9 Section 4.05. Electronic Meetings.................................................................................................................9

ARTICLE V Officers...................................................................................................................................... 9

Section 5.01. Number, Qualifications and Designation. ................................................................................9 Section 5.02. Removal.................................................................................................................................10 Section 5.03. General Powers. ....................................................................................................................10 Section 5.04. Position Descriptions..............................................................................................................10

ARTICLE VI Fiduciary Duties …………………………………………………………………………....................10

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Section 6.01. Treasurer’s Report…………………………...............................................................................10 Section 6.02. Annual Budget……..……………………….............................................................................. 10 Section 6.03. Membership Fees…………………………............................................................................... 10 Section 6.04. Withdrawal of Budgeted MLC Funds……............................................................................... 10 Section 6.05. Deposit of MLC Funds. …………….……............................................................................... 10 Section 6.06. Checks.................................................................................................................................... 10 Section 6.07. Contracts. ............................................................................................................................. 11 Section 6.08. Deposits. ............................................................................................................................... 11

ARTICLE VII Indemnification………………………………………………………………………….................... 11

Section 7.01. Indemnification……………………………. ............................................................................... 11 Section 7.02. Indemnification Insurance……….………. ............................................................................... 11

ARTICLE VIII Amendment of Bylaws.......................................................................................................... 12

Section 8.01. Amendment of Bylaws. .......................................................................................................... 12

Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Executive Board Positions .............................................................................................................................. 12 President .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Vice President ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Secretary .................................................................................................................................................... 13 Treasurer .................................................................................................................................................... 13 Past-President ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Elected General Board Positions: ............................................................................................................... 13

Director High School Boys.......................................................................................................................... 13 Director High School Girls.......................................................................................................................... 13 Coaching Director- Boys............................................................................................................................. 13 Coaching Director- Girls............................................................................................................................. 13 Director Youth Boys.................................................................................................................................... 14 Director Youth Girls ................................................................................................................................... 14

Advisors: ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sports Medicine Advisor............................................................................................................................ 15 Webmaster………...................................................................................................................................... 15 Publicity and Marketing Coordinator.......................................................................................................... 15 Fundraising and Special Events Coordinator...............................................................................................15 Banquet Coordinator…………………..........................................................................................................15 Field/Gym Coordinator………………………….............................................................................................15

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ARTICLE I General Provisions

Section 1.01. Registered Office.

The registered office of the Mukwonago Lacrosse Club, hereafter referred to as the MLC, is designated by the current President of the Board of Directors.

Section 1.02. Management of the Non Stock Corporation.

The management of the non-stock corporation is vested in the Board of Directors as defined in the Bylaws.

Section 1.03. Fiscal Year.

The fiscal year of the MLC shall begin on the first day of January in each year and will end on December 31st.

Section 1.04. Purpose.

These Bylaws specify various matters affecting the operations and governance of MLC. MLC is a non-profit volunteer organization for charitable pursuant to §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 1.05. Mission.

The primary goal of the Mukwonago Lacrosse Club is to develop a positive environment where youth have an opportunity to play lacrosse, athletes are able to learn and improve lacrosse skills, and to promote and expand lacrosse. Emphasis will be placed on showing respect for individuals, teams, coaches, officials and serving as positive role models within our school and community. Players will develop self-confidence, good sportsmanship, and a passion for the sport of lacrosse.

Section 1.06. Chapter Affiliation.

The MLC is a league member of the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation, Inc. (WLF) and the WLF is a Chapter of US Lacrosse, Inc. (USL). The MLC and its members shall conduct activities in a manner consistent with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the WLF and USL, by: 1) actively and consistently communicating with its members and 2) inspiring a high regard for the game of lacrosse among its youth.

ARTICLE II Membership

Section 2.01. Membership.

For all purposes of these bylaws, the membership of the MLC shall consist of the Mukwonago Lacrosse Club Board of Directors, players, their parents (or legal guardians), and coaches, pursuant to the criteria set forth below. Members must be MLC members in good standing, defined as the following:

(i) MLC fees are paid as required. (ii) Current members of U.S. lacrosse. (iii) Must accept and comply with all MLC rulings and directives, as determined by the MLC Board of

Directors. The competition levels are:

(i) Boys’ High School (ii) Girls’ High School

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(iii) Boys’ Youth (iv) Girls’ Youth

Section 2.02. Voting.

Each household has one vote that will be exercised by the player’s parent or guardian pertaining to election of the Board of Directors.

Section 2.03. Geographic Boundaries

Members are located within the boundaries of the Mukwonago School District or a neighboring district if that community does not have a lacrosse club. Priority is given to players who reside within the Mukwonago School District.

Section 2.04. Additional Policies and Procedures.

Additional policies and procedures regarding membership, suspension, expulsion, or discipline may be included in a Policy and Procedure manual, if deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. If such a Policy and Procedure manual is developed, it shall not conflict with MLC bylaws.

ARTICLE III Board of Directors

Section 3.01. Powers.

The board of directors shall have full power to conduct, manage, and direct the business and affairs of the MLC. All powers of the MLC, are hereby granted to and vested in the board of directors.

Section 3.02 The Role and Responsibilities of the Board.

The Board of Directors is responsible for managing the operations of the MLC. There are particular responsibilities that are fundamental and require a vote by the Board of Directors, including:

- Budget approval (including the budget of each program) - Program expansion or consolidation (e.g. adding teams or cutting programs) - Fundraising (in a way that is consistent with the mission and values of the club). - Hiring or firing employees, coaches - Disciplinary actions - Provision of compensation, in payment or in kind, of staff or volunteers associated with the

program

Section 3.03. Positions.

The Board of Directors is made up of the following positions: · President · Vice-President · Past President · Director of Boys High School · Director of Girls High School · Director of Youth Girls (3rd-8th Grade) · Director of Youth Boys (3rd- 8th Grade) · Coaching Director- Boys · Coaching Director- Girls · Treasurer · Secretary

Detailed position descriptions can be found in Annex A.

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Section 3.04 Executive Committee.

The board may identify an executive committee, consisting of the president, the vice president, and the secretary. This group may be formed to facilitate a streamlined decision-making process in specific areas. If formed, they have the authority to make decisions related to:

- Expenditures up to $2000 - Approval of disciplinary actions - Specific emergency decisions that cannot be delayed until the next meeting of the full board

If such decisions are made, the executive committee must report these decisions promptly to the remaining board members at the next Board meeting.

Section 3.05 Qualification and Selection.

MLC will form an initial or preliminary Board of Directors, consisting of experienced and active members of the club. This Board of Directors will serve MLC until an election can be held, within one year of its official formation. Thereafter, the MLC Membership shall elect the Board of Directors. Nominees for directors shall be nominated by a Nominating Committee and such additional nominees as may be nominated in writing by at least five Members of US Lacrosse, Inc. who reside within the region of the Chapter at least 10 days prior to the date when directors are to be elected. When selecting nominees the Nominating Committee shall seek to identify and nominate persons who will help achieve or maintain balance on the board of directors with respect to various lacrosse constituencies (including, but not limited to, youth groups, high schools, colleges, clubs, officials/umpires, geographical area, or gender). Each potential member of the board of directors shall:

(i) Be at least 21 years of age. (ii) Be a club member or coach. (iii) Be a member of US Lacrosse by the time his/her term begins. (iv) Comply with all rules and regulations of US Lacrosse, Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation (WLF), the

appropriate league governing their teams, and MLC.

Section 3.06. Terms of Office.

The board of directors (with the exception of the Past President) shall hold office for two years and until a

successor shall have been elected and qualified, except in the event of death, resignation or removal. The term of the Past President is one year after their Presidential term expires. The term of office will begin following elections at the first annual meeting. Individuals may serve no more than two consecutive terms in the same position on the Board. These directors shall be divided into two groups for election purposes. Exceptions to the elections of these groups may be made during the first calendar year of approval of these bylaws in order to fill vacancies as necessary and able. Exceptions to the groupings may be made in subsequent years in order to fill vacancies as necessary, upon majority approval of the standing board. The Board of Directors may fill any position vacated at the next proceeding monthly meeting after being notified of vacancy, until an election can be held, at the determination of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will establish a Nominating Committee at the annual post-season meeting consisting of at least three directors to serve. That committee will report their findings and recommendations to the Board. The Board of Directors may establish advisory positions as necessary by majority vote. Such advisors may provide guidance to the Board but will not be voting members. The board of directors may also establish other committees, as they deem appropriate. Each committee shall

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include at least one member of the board of directors, who shall be in attendance at each meeting for the transaction of business. The establishment of any committee of the board of directors and the delegation thereto of power and authority shall not alone relieve any director of the fiduciary duty of such director to the MLC.

Section 3.07. Vacancies.

The board of directors may declare vacant the office of a director if such director is declared of unsound mind by an order of court, or convicted of felony, or for any other proper cause, or if within 60 days after notice of selection, the director does not accept such office either in writing or by attending a meeting of the board of directors. Any vacancy or vacancies in the board of directors because of death, resignation, removal in any manner, disqualification, an increase in the number of directors, or any other cause, may be filled by a majority of the remaining members of the board of directors though less than a quorum, at any regular or special meeting; and each person so elected shall be a director to serve for the balance of the unexpired term.

Section 3.08. Regular Meetings.

Regular meetings of the board of directors may be held at such place as the board determines which shall be designated in the notice of the meeting. Regular meetings of the board of directors shall be held no fewer than nine times per year, preferably monthly from September through May. Directors connecting to the meeting via telephone conference call are deemed to be present for the purposes of establishing a quorum of the board of directors.

Section 3.09. Special Meetings.

Special meetings of the board of directors shall be held whenever called by the president or by two or more of the directors. Notice of such meeting shall be given to each director by telephone or electronic means (such as e-mail) no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, and will contain time, place and purpose of any such special meeting.

Section 3.10. Quorum, Manner of Acting, and Adjournment.

A majority of the directors in office shall be present at each meeting in order to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Except as otherwise specified in the articles or these bylaws or provided by statute, the acts of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the acts of the board of directors. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of the directors present and voting may adjourn the meeting, as necessary, until a quorum is present. The directors shall act only as a board and the individual directors shall have no power as such, except that any action which may be taken at a meeting of the directors may be taken without a meeting, if a consent or consents in writing setting forth the action so taken shall be signed by all of the directors in office and shall be filed with the secretary of the MLC.

Section 3.11. Action by Vote, Major Decisions.

When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Directors present and voting shall decide any question, including election of officers, unless otherwise provided by law, the articles of organization or these by-laws.

Section 3.12. Major Decisions.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, any “Major Decision” required to be made by the Board of Directors shall require the affirmative vote of two thirds of the Directors present and voting to decide any such question. As used herein, a “Major Decision” shall mean any decision identified in these by-laws as a “Major Decision”. It shall also mean any decision proposed to be made by the Board of Directors that will result in a fundamental change in the purposes, policies, practices or procedures of the Corporation. In the event that any member of the Board of Directors believes that a proposed decision is a Major Decision, such member of the Board of Directors shall be entitled to require the Board of Director to vote on the issue of

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whether a proposed action constitutes a Major Decision. A majority vote of those Directors present and voting shall determine whether any proposed action constitutes a Major Decision in the event that any Director requests that the Board of Directors make such a determination. The removal of any Program Member, Director or officer, with or without cause, shall constitute a Major Decision.

Section 3.13. Action by Writing.

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Directors may be taken without a meeting if all the Directors consent to the action in writing and the written consents are filed with the records of the meetings of the Directors. Such consents shall be treated for all purposes as a vote at a meeting.

Section 3.14. Elections

Elections shall be held every each summer, and will be completed by the fall of school year. The following positions shall be elected in the ODD years:

a. President b. Treasurer c. Director Girls’ High School d. Director Boys Youth e. Director Girls Coaching

The second group will be elected into office in the EVEN numbered calendar years:

a. Vice President b. Secretary c. Boys’ High School Director d. Girls’ Youth Director e. Boys Coaching Director

Section 3.15. Compensation.

Directors shall not be entitled to receive compensation for their services as Directors. Directors shall not be precluded from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation for any such services. However, in order to avoid conflict of interest, any director will not be allowed to vote on any issue where they receive a benefit from the outcome of the vote.

Section 3.16. Suspension or Removal.

A Director may be suspended or removed (a) with or without cause by vote of a majority of the members then in office or (b) with cause by vote of a majority of the Directors then in office.

Section 3.17. Committees.

The board may create Committees as necessary to fulfill the Purpose, Mission, and Vision of MLC. Each standing committee shall be chaired by a director as set forth below. The members of each standing committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors, which shall ensure that such Members represent the interests of as many Members as is practicable. Each committee shall keep a record of all proceedings, and such record shall always be open for the inspection of any Director. A vacancy in any Committee occasioned by the death, resignation, inability or refusal of a member to serve may be filled by the president. Any member of the Board of Directors shall be entitled to attend any Committee Meeting, and each Committee shall provide to the secretary a schedule of meetings which shall be made available to any member of the Board of Directors.

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ARTICLE IV Notice - Waivers - Meetings

Section 4.01. Notice.

Whenever written notice is required to be given to any person under the provisions of the articles or these bylaws, it may be given to the person, either personally or by sending a copy thereof by first class or express mail, postage prepaid, or courier services, charges prepaid, or by facsimile or electronic transmission to his or her address (or to his or her facsimile number) supplied by the person to the MLC for the purpose of notice. If the notice is sent by mail or courier service, it shall be deemed to have been given to the person entitled thereto when deposited in the United States mail or with a courier service for delivery to that person. A notice of meeting shall specify the place, day and hour of the meeting, purpose and any other information required by law or these bylaws.

Section 4.02. Waivers of Notice.

Whenever any written notice is required to be given under the provisions of the articles, these bylaws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to the notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of the notice. Except as otherwise required by Section 6.05, neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of a meeting need be specified in the waiver of notice of such meeting. Attendance of a person at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of the meeting, except where a person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.

Section 4.03. Modification of Proposal Contained in Notice.

Whenever the language of a proposed resolution is included in a written notice of a meeting required to be given under the articles or these bylaws, the meeting considering the resolution may without further notice adopt it with such clarifying or other amendments as do not enlarge its original purpose.

Section 4.04. Exception to Requirement of Notice.

Wherever any notice or communication is required to be given to any person under the provisions of the articles or these bylaws, or by the terms of any agreement or other instrument or as a condition precedent to taking any corporate action, and communication with that person is then unlawful, the giving of the notice or communication to such person shall not be required and there shall be no duty to apply for a license or other permission to do so.

Section 4.05. Electronic Meetings.

One or more persons may participate in a meeting of the board or a committee of the board by means of conference telephone, web meeting or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this section shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

ARTICLE V Officers

Section 5.01. Number, Qualifications and Designation.

The officers of the MLC shall be a president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a past- president. In lieu of the standards of conduct otherwise provided by law, officers of the MLC shall be subject to the same standards of conduct, including standards of care and loyalty and rights of justifiable reliance, as shall at the time be applicable to directors of the MLC. An officer of the MLC shall not be personally liable, as such, to the MLC for monetary damages for any action taken, or any failure to take any action, unless the officer has breached or failed to perform the duties of his or her office under the articles of incorporation,

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these bylaws, or the applicable provisions of law and the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the responsibility or liability of an officer pursuant to any criminal statute or for the payment of taxes pursuant to local, state or federal law.

Section 5.02. Removal.

Any officer, committee, employee or other agent of the MLC may be removed, either for or without cause, by the board of directors or other authority which elected, retained or appointed such officer, committee or other agent whenever in the judgment of such authority the best interests of the MLC will be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights of any person so removed.

Section 5.03. General Powers.

All officers of the MLC, as between themselves and the MLC, shall have such authority and perform such duties in the management of the MLC as may be determined by resolutions or orders of the board of directors, or, in the absence of controlling provisions in resolutions or orders of the board of directors, as may be provided in these bylaws.

Section 5.04. Position Descriptions

Descriptions of duties and expectations are included in Appendix A of these bylaws.

ARTICLE VI Fiduciary Duties

Section 6.01. Treasurer’s Report.

The Treasurer shall provide a report to the Board quarterly. The first meeting of the new year will include an annual review of the budget for the previous year by the Board of Directors.

Section 6.02. Annual Budget.

An annual budget will be prepared by the Treasurer based on input from coaches and board members as is consistent with their responsibilities. The annual budget will be formally approved by the board and will reflect the priorities of MLC.

Section 6.03. Membership Fees.

The membership fees shall be approved by a majority vote of the Board. MLC requires the payment of Membership fees. Such payment should be made in a timely manner by the due date. Failure to pay Membership fees may result in action against the Member.

Section 6.04. Withdrawal of Budgeted MLC Funds.

The Treasurer shall have the authority to pay expenses, debts, and other items up to $500.00 (five-hundred dollars). The Treasurer shall have the authority to pay expenses, debts, and other items greater than $500.00 (five-hundred dollars) with the prior approval of the Board

Section 6.05. Deposit of MLC Funds.

All MLC funds shall be deposited in such Banks, Trust Companies, or other depositories as approved by the Board.

Section 6.06. Checks.

All checks and notes shall be signed by such one or more officers or employees of the WLF as the board of directors may from time to time designate. No expenditure of $500 or more and no commitment to expend

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such amount shall be made without the prior approval of the board of directors.

Section 6.07. Contracts.

Except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, the board of directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or to execute or deliver any instrument on behalf of the MLC, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

Section 6.08. Deposits.

All funds of the MLC shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the MLC in such banks, trust companies, or other depositaries as the board of directors may approve or designate, and all such funds shall be withdrawn only upon checks signed by such one or more officers or employees of the MLC as the board of directors shall from time to time designate.

ARTICLE VII Indemnification

Section 7.01. Indemnification

The Corporation shall, to the extent legally permissible and only to the extent that the status of the Corporation as an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, is not affected thereby, indemnify each of its Directors, officers, employees and other agents (including persons who serve at its request as Directors, officers, employees or other agents of another organization in which it has an interest) against all liabilities and expenses, including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees, reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, in which he may be involved or with which he may be threatened, while in office or thereafter, by reason of his being or having been such a Director, officer, employee or agent, except with respect to any matter as to which he shall have been adjudicated in any proceeding not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interests of the Corporation; provided, however, that as to any matter disposed of by a compromise payment by such Director, officer, employee or agent, pursuant to a consent decree or otherwise, no indemnification either for said payment or for any other expenses shall be provided unless such compromise shall be approved as in the best interests of the Corporation, after notice that it involves such indemnification: (a) by a disinterested majority of the Directors then in office; or (b) by a majority of the disinterested Directors then in office, provided that there has been obtained an opinion in writing of independent legal counsel to the effect that such Director, officer, employee or agent appears to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interests of the Corporation; or (c) by a majority of the disinterested members entitled to vote, voting as a single class. Expenses including counsel fees, reasonably incurred by any such Director, officer, Director, employee or agent in connection with the defense or disposition of any such action, suit or other proceeding may be paid from time to time by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition thereof upon receipt of an undertaking by such individual to repay the amounts so paid to the Corporation if he shall be adjudicated to be not entitled to indemnification under applicable state law. The right of indemnification hereby provided shall not be exclusive of or affect any other rights to which any Director, officer, employee or agent may be entitled. Nothing contained herein shall affect any rights to indemnification to which corporate personnel may be entitled by contract or otherwise under law. As used in this paragraph, the terms "Director", "officer", "employee", and "agent" include their respective heirs, executors and administrators, and an "interested" Director is one against whom in such capacity the proceedings in question or another proceeding on the same or similar grounds is then pending.

Section 7.02. Indemnification Insurance.

MLC shall, to the maximum extent permitted under Wisconsin Non-Stock Corporation Law, purchase and maintain insurance coverage on Officers, Directors, or Authorized Representatives of MLC against liability asserted against or incurred by such individual in his or her capacity as an Officer, Director,

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or Authorized Representative of MLC.

ARTICLE VIII Amendment of Bylaws.

Section 8.01. Amendment of Bylaws.

These bylaws may be amended or repealed, or new bylaws may be adopted, by vote of two-thirds of the board of directors of the MLC in office at any regular or special meeting of directors. Such proposed amendment, repeal or new bylaws, or a summary thereof, shall be set forth in any notice of such meeting, whether regular or special.

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Appendix A

A person can hold up to a maximum of two Board of Directors positions at a given time, but may have only one vote.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ELECTED POSITIONS

President The president is the chief executive officer of the club and shall preside at all meetings of the membership as well as

all meetings of the Board of Directors. The president shall have general authority to see that all orders and resolutions

of the Board of Directors are implemented. The president executes legal documents, is in charge of insurance and

hires/terminates all independent contractors. The president shall represent Mukwonago Lacrosse Club at Classic 8

meetings.

Vice -

President

In the absence of the president, the vice-president shall succeed to the president’s duties. The vice-president assists

the President with organization wide planning. The vice-president shall be the primary liaison between MAYLA,

Classic 8 and Mukwonago High School and the Mukwonago Lacrosse Club as agreed with the President.

Secretary The secretary shall record attendance and the minutes of all Board of Directors’ meetings along with the responsibility

of having minutes reviewed and approved by the Board at the next meeting. Minutes in draft form will be distributed

to the members of the Board via email within 7 days of each meeting. The secretary will also work with the president

to prepare the agenda for the Board of Director’s meetings and maintain the Club’s current and historical records. The

secretary shall maintain an email distribution list of all Mukwonago Lacrosse Club players and parents and

electronically distribute communication as requested by the Board.

Treasurer The treasurer shall keep an account of all monies received and expended for the use of the Club. The treasurer shall

be responsible to deposit all sums received and make disbursements authorized by the Board of Directors. The

treasurer shall make a full report at the Annual meeting and present monthly financial statement at each Board

meeting. The treasurer shall assure that each member and vendor account is up to date. The treasurer is also

responsible for assuring compliance with tax and other regulatory requirements of non-profit organizations.

Director High

School Boys

The High School boy’s director is responsible for managing the high school boys program including discipline.

Duties include overseeing program development, setting and managing the budget for the boy’s high school program,

scheduling non-conference games and liaison between Board and High School boy’s players and parents. The High

School boy’s director will assume primary responsibility for orientation and communication with the volunteer

assuming the team parent role for each high school boy’s team.

Director High

School

Girls

The High School girl’ director is responsible for managing the high school girl’s program including discipline.

Duties include overseeing program development, setting and managing the budget for the girl’s high school program,

scheduling non-conference games and liaison between Board and High School girl’s players and parents. The High

School girl’s director will assume primary responsibility for orientation and communication with the volunteer

assuming the team parent role for the each high school girl’s teams

Coaching

Director –

Boys

The Boys coaching director’s duties include mentoring the high school boy’s coaches and ensuring adherence to the

coaching code of conduct, working with the field and gym coordinator to schedule the fields and gyms for the boy’s

high school teams, determining equipment needs for High School boy’s program and provide an inventory of

equipment every June.

Coaching

Director - Girls

The Girl’s coaching director’s duties include mentoring the high school girl’s coaches and ensuring adherence to the

coaching code of conduct, working with the field and gym coordinator to schedule the fields and gyms for the girl’s

high school teams, determining equipment needs for High School girl’s program and provide an inventory of

equipment every June.

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Directors

Youth Boys

The youth boy’s director is responsible for managing the youth boy’s program. Duties include overseeing program

development, setting and managing the budget for the boy’s youth program, serving as liaison between Board and

youth boy’s players and parents, working with the field and gym coordinator to schedule fields for the youth boy’s

teams, determining equipment needs for youth boy’s program and provide an inventory of equipment every June.

Director Youth

Girls

The youth girl’s director is responsible for managing the youth girl’s program. Duties include overseeing program

development, setting and managing the budget for the girl’s youth program, serving as liaison between Board and

youth girl’s players and parents, working wih the field and gym coordinator to schedule fields for the youth girl’s

teams, determining equipment needs for youth girl’s program and provide an inventory of equipment every June.

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ADVISORY POSITIONS

APPOINTED AND NON VOTING

Sports

Medicine

Advisor

The sports medicine advisor serves as a resource for the Board of Directors on sports medicine related concerns

and for coaches with questions about players return to play after injury. The sports medicine advisor will research

and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors regarding athletic trainer coverage for high school home

games. The sports medicine advisor will provide annual education for players and parents on concussions.

Fundraising

and Special

Events

Coordinator

The fundraising and special events coordinator shall oversee fund raising activities for the entire club to off-set

cost associated with the club. This coordinator works with outside vendors to prepare for spirit-wear sale and

works with division directors on uniform ordering

.

Webmaster The webmaster oversees the design and integrity of the Mukwonago Lacrosse Club website and works with

volunteers who place requested updated documents and announcements onto the website in a timely manner.

Publicity and

Marketing

Coordinator

The publicity and marketing coordinator issues club related press releases to the Mukwonago Chief including

game scores and highlights. The coordinator assists the webmaster and fundraising chairs with written

communications and prepares announcement to be made at schools and/or posted to the MHS website.

Banquet

Coordinator

The Banquet coordinator’s responsibilities include:

Securing a banquet location

Determining the menu and cost per person

Preparing invitations and sends out via website or team parents

Working with team parent to have a videos for each team to be shown at Banquet

Field/Gym

Coordinator

The field and gym coordinator is a critical position that works with division and coaching directors to ensure that

fields are marked and lined. Coordinates initial lining of fields for practices and games including acquiring

materials needed such as paint and liners. The coordinator acts as the primary contact for scheduling of all fields

and gym space and works with the webmaster to arrange field scheduling via the Mukwonago Lacrosse Club

website.

Team Parent The team parent works closely with the team coach to provide team specific communication. The team parent

secures volunteers to perform duties required at the home games and score/stats keeper for away games as well as

photography other tasks for the team.

The team parent is responsible for the team game box for home games to ensure that all equipment is in place and

in working condition and accounted for and restocked following the game.

Each team will have at least one team parent.

Team Stats

Coordinator

The team stats coordinator records scores and stats for home and away High School games and sends to designated

person to enter on Max Prep and the publicity and marketing coordinator for press release.