Section 1. Name. The Organization shall be known as the Idaho Falls Figure Skating Club, Inc., hereinafter referred to as IFFSC.

Section 2. Incorporation. The Club was incorporated under the Laws of the State of Idaho on

Month Day Year.

Section 3. Headquarters. This club shall retain its headquarters in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

The purposes of the club are to:

• Encourage the instruction, practice, and advancement of all members involved in any discipline of figure skating;
• Encourage and cultivate a spirit of community and cooperation among ice skaters;
• Sponsor skating events to provide opportunities for competitive, educational, and theatrical achievement;
• Generally perform any acts as may be necessary to, advisable, proper, or incidental in the realization of the objectives and policies of this organization;
• Implement the general policies and objectives of The United States Figure Skating Association.

Section 1. Titles. The IFFSC officers shall consist of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer, although the offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined. All officers must be registered members of the USFSA who have designated the IFFSC as their primary club affiliation.

Section 2. Duties of the President. It shall be the duty of the President to take charge of the Club and to:

• Preside at all Club and Board of Director meetings;
• Have the entire supervision and management of the Club and all its resources and property, pending the action of the Board;
• Have the authority to suspend any member violating the bylaws or regulations of the Club, pending the approval of the Board;
• Call special meetings and Club meetings;
• Sign, with the Secretary or other designated Board members, all written agreements and/or contracts made by the Club and approved by the Board.

Section 3. Duties of the Vice-President. It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to assist the President in the discharge of all presidential responsibilities and, in the absence of the President, to assume those duties and officiate as Acting President.

Section 4. Duties of the Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to have charge of the funds of the club and to:

• Keep records of all receipts and financial transactions made for or by the Club;
• Conduct banking transactions for the Club at a financial institution approved by the Board;
• Render disbursements only upon vouchers approved by the Board of Directors or vouchers directed to budgets previously approved by the Board;
• Assist in the allocation of budget moneys for Club-sponsored skating events;
• Provide written financial reports for the Board upon request;
• Prepare a yearly financial report and/or budget for presentation at the annual Election Meeting;
• Provide a yearly financial report to the Accountant for preparation of all year-end filings with governmental agencies, if necessary.

Generally, all disbursements by check shall be signed by the Treasurer and the President, but two other designated officers or members of the Board may sign for checks when circumstances demand. The Treasurer will not withdraw from the Club's saving account or any other investment any funds earned the prior year, except upon the vote of a majority of the Board. The Board of Directors has the power to appoint an Acting Treasurer whenever such action is deemed necessary.

Section 5. Duties of the Secretary. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to maintain all administrative documentation relating to Club activities:

• Keep the "minutes of the meeting" of the IFFSC and the Board of Directors, distribute minutes for correction to Board members, and maintain files of all final minutes;
• Issue notice of all meetings of the Club and Board of Directors;
• Supervise the secretarial management of all documents, reports, and certificates relating to Club business.

Section 6. Duties of a Director. It shall be the duty of a Director to:

• Provide support and assistance to the officers of the Board;
• Act as committee chairs or members;
• Perform delegated responsibilities;
• Uphold the policies and bylaws of the Board.

Section 7. Vacancies. Should an office or a directorship become vacant by reason of death, illness, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the remaining Board members shall elect a successor who shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Section 8. Removal. Any officer or director may be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board. The vote shall be conducted during a special meeting called for this purpose; the Board member under consideration for removal shall not vote.

Section 1. Qualification. Board Officers and Directors must be voting members of the corporation whom have designated the corporation as their Home Club under the applicable rules of the United States Figure Skating Association.

Section 2. Number of Members. The Board of Directors shall be composed of no less than seven and no more than fifteen regular members of the Club. A maximum of one ineligible or restricted member may be on the Board of Directors as a Director only.

Section 3. Term of Office. All officers and directors will be elected at the regular annual meeting of the membership and shall serve for a period of one year. The President shall serve no more than three consecutive terms.

Section 4. Vacancies. The Board of Directors will fill vacancies occurring on the Board by nominating and electing a candidate from the corporation's membership. Such appointed Officer/Director shall fill the unexpired term of the vacancy or complete the year.

Section 5. Quorum. A majority of the Board will constitute the quorum necessary for Board voting. Each member of the Board is given one vote. In the event of a tie vote, the President retains the option of breaking the tie.

Section 6. Board Meetings.

Regular Board Meetings: The Board of Directors will meet at least once a month during the skating season, and hold no less than nine meetings during the calendar year. The schedule of such meetings will be stated by the President or, in the President's absence, the Vice-President.

Special Board Meetings: Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President immediately after the President's or President's delegates' notification to all available Board Members.

Any four members of the Board may call a Special Board meeting upon written notice to all Board members within seven days prior to the meeting. The notice shall state the date, time, and purpose of the meeting, and the names of the four Board members requesting the meeting.

Annual Club Meetings: The Board of Directors will call an annual meeting for all club members to be held no earlier than late March and no later than May. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of this meeting will be posted not less than fourteen days prior to the meeting. The ballot of candidates nominated for positions to the Board will be posted not less than seven days prior to the meeting.

Section 7. Authority. The Board shall have the entire authority in the management of affairs and finances of the Club and have general control of all its property. All rights and powers connected therein shall be vested in the Board, who shall:

• Make such rules as they deem proper respecting the Club's property;
• Establish standards, policies, rules, codes of conduct, and/or regulations for skaters and non-skating members;
• Prescribe rules for the admission of non-club members;
• Specify penalties for offenses against the rules;
• Establish rules for their own government and for the government of committees appointed by them.

The Board shall appoint Test Chairs, Competition Chairs, or any other committee chairs as the Board feels necessary.

Section 8. Financial Duties: All appropriations from the funds of the Club shall be made by the Board of Directors. The Board shall:

• Audit the records of the Secretary, the Treasurer, and all other committees;
• Prepare an annual report of projected expenditures for the coming fiscal year together with proposals concerning the sources of revenue to meet such expenditures;
• File any necessary state or federal tax returns;
• Perform any duties deemed necessary by the Board to manage funds, including limiting the indebtedness of any member of the Club.

Section 9. Board Member Limitation. The office of a Board member shall be ipso facto vacated if:

• He/she is found to be mentally incapacitated;
• He/she is convicted of a felony;
• He/she resigns the office in writing.

Section 10. Resignation/Removal of a Board Member. Officers and directors of the Board may:

• Resign at any time by giving written notice;
• Be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board;
• Be removed from office by a majority vote of the general membership.

Section 11. USFSA Delegates. The Board shall appoint from among its eligible registered members a number of delegates in proportion to the total number of registered eligible members of the member club during the preceding fiscal year as specified by the USFSA Bylaws, Article XV. The delegates shall be representatives between the Club and the Association and shall attend the USFSA Governing Council Meeting, either in person or by proxy. Said Club shall file a certificate, supplied by the USFSA, of such appointment with the Association.

Section 1. Time. Elections shall be held at the Club's annual meeting with the results posted and submitted to the USFSA in accordance with USFSA Bylaws.

Section 2. Nominating Committee. Each year, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Nominating Committee at least thirty days in advance of the elections. The Nominating Committee shall post the candidates for Board Membership on the IFFSC information board at least seven days prior to the annual meeting. All candidates must accept their nominations, verbally or in writing, prior to the annual vote.

Section 3. Nomination by Petition. It is permissible to nominate a candidate to the Board of Directors by membership petition or write-in.

Section 4. Voting. Ballots shall be available to all eligible voting members at the annual election meeting. Voting members may cast absentee ballots by mail. Such absentee ballots must be acquired from and returned to the Secretary prior to the annual election meeting to be valid. Actual counting of the ballots shall be done under the supervision of the Secretary or such other person as the IFFSC Board of Directors may designate.

Section 5. Records. The Secretary shall preserve the records of the annual election for a minimum of one year.

Section 1. Members. Candidates for membership to the IFFSC shall be individuals interested in the objectives of the Club, who conform to the definition of eligible or ineligible skaters/persons as specified in the rules and constitution of the USFSA.

Section 2. Classes of IFFSC Members. IFFSC Members shall fall into one of the following classifications:

• Adult Members, who shall have obtained the age of eighteen as of the first of October on the current membership year and shall therefore have full membership privileges;
• Junior members, who are under the age of eighteen as of the first of October on the current membership year and shall therefore have limited membership privileges;
• Sustaining members, who shall have no skating privileges but are entitled to all other membership privileges, including holding office and voting;
• Patron members, who shall not hold office , vote, nor have skating privileges, but are entitled to all other membership privileges;
• Honorary Members, who may be conferred by the unanimous vote of all members of the Board of Directors and who shall be exempt from initiation fees and dues. Honorary Members shall not vote, hold office, possess skating privileges, or be entitled to any membership privileges.

Section 3. Application for New Membership. Applications for new admission to IFFSC, with the appropriate fees, shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for their approval. New membership applications shall be voted upon by the Board within sixty days of receipt. No person shall be accepted as a member of the IFFSC if three or more members of the Board of Directors object to the admission of such person to the club. Each new Club applicant shall be notified by the Board of Directors of the acceptance/denial of his/her application.

Section 4. Application for Continuing Membership. Applicants for renewed or continuing membership with the IFFSC must submit all forms and appropriate fees to the Board of Directors within the specified deadline for continuing members. Failure to do so shall result in that member's loss of all privileges until the membership has been renewed. At the Board's discretion, lapsed members may be required to reapply for Club membership under the procedures outlined for individuals seeking new membership.

Section 5. Termination and Suspension of Membership. Any member's membership may be terminated by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Notice shall be given to said member by registered mail sent to the member's address as it appears on the club records, within ten days of termination. Termination and/or suspension of membership does not relieve the terminated/suspended member from any obligations for charges incurred, service or benefits actually rendered, dues, assessments or fees arising from contract, or otherwise. Appeal rights shall be governed by the USFSA rules and bylaws.

Section 6. Voting Rights. The Board of Directors shall determine the classes of membership and the criteria for voting membership, and the rights, privileges, preferences, restrictions, and conditions applicable to each class of membership. There is no requirement that each class of membership hold the same rights, privileges, preferences, restrictions, and conditions. Only Adult members shall have voting rights.

Section 1. Time. The Board of Directors will call at least one annual meeting for all club members to be held no earlier than late March and no later than June 1st.

Section 2. Notices. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the annual meeting will be posted not less than fourteen days prior to the meeting. Nominees to the Board of Directors will be posted by the Nominating Committee at least seven days prior to the meeting.

Section 3. Membership Quorum. Twenty percent of the membership will constitute the quorum necessary for club meeting voting.

Section 4. Voting Procedures. All voting members shall be entitled to one vote. Elections shall be conducted by ballot, and candidates shall be elected solely on the numbers of votes received. All other voting issues will be determined by the majority of votes received by the members present in person, unless otherwise provided by law or these Bylaws.

Optional Voting Procedures: The Board may choose to permit voting by mail, proxy, or other expedient manner, provided that all members qualified for voting on a given issue are notified of the selected voting procedure fourteen days prior to the vote. Ballots for any such vote must be returned prior to any specified deadline to be valid.

Section 5. Special Club Meetings. Upon written request by two-thirds of the Board of Directors, or twenty percent of the general membership, the President will call special club meetings within ten days of the request, provided that at least twenty percent of all voting members are either:

• available to attend to constitute a membership voting quorum, or
• unable to attend but enabled to vote by proxy by the Board's special issuance of such voting procedures.

The purpose of any special club meeting will be stated in the written request, and no other business shall be conducted. Every voting member of the club shall be notified by telephone, e-mail, or mail of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.

Section 1. Complaints. Any member or members having complaint against another member for the infraction of any law, rule, or code of conduct, or for conduct injurious to the IFFSC, may report the same, in writing, to the Board of Directors. Such complaint shall set forth the facts of the case, together with witnesses, if any. After receiving any such written complaint, the Board of Directors will call a meeting as soon as practicable to investigate the same. The complainant(s) and the member complained against shall be given copies of any written statements regarding the complaint, and shall be notified at least seven days prior to a hearing date.

Section 2. Disciplinary Action. The Board of Directors will conduct all hearings of complaints according to the bylaws of the USFSA, and shall determine disciplinary action(s) on a case-to-case basis.

Section 1. Fees. The amount of the annual dues payable to the IFFSC shall be determined and/or adjusted by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Payments. No individual will be registered as an IFFSC member prior to the Club's receiving all dues, fees, or assessments in full; late payments may result in the denial for a continuing or renewed membership. Payment of fees does not guarantee any individual entry into the IFFSC membership.

The fiscal year of the IFFSC shall run from May 1 through April 30, until such time as the Board of Directors adopts a different fiscal year.

Section 1. Amendments by Board of Directors. These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or rescinded in full or in part by the majority vote of the Board of Directors. Changes to the Bylaws will be made available to any member upon request.

Section 2. Amendments by Membership Vote. These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or rescinded in full or in part by a two thirds vote of the Club Membership at a regular annual meeting, provided that a thirty day notice of the general nature of the proposed amendment(s) has been mailed to all voting members.

Each member shall have the right to obtain copies of minutes of the Board of Director meetings, IFFSC financial statements, listings of IFFSC property, listings of IFFSC activities, and minutes of membership actions which apply to the requesting member.

These bylaws have been submitted to the IFFSC Board of Directors and the IFFSC membership, and were approved and adopted on October 21, 1999 by:

Kate Trudel
Pam Farr
Janet Mesina
Donna Wareing
Tracy Fjeseth
Rhonda Krauss
Deb Hundley
Jan Matthews
Denise Zambarano