BY-LAWS — Hornet Football Club

HFC BY-LAWS

(FEBRUARY 7, 2026)

ARTICLE I

Organization Name

Section 1.1 This organization shall be known hereafter as the Hornet Football Club. This Football Booster Club shall be a non-profit organization as described in Section 501c (3) and exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. This Football Booster Club shall comply with Saline School District policies and regulations, and Federal and Michigan State laws for booster clubs.

ARTICLE II

Mission Statement

Section 2.1 The purpose of this organization shall be to provide encouragement and support to the Hornet Football Athletics program, to help maintain, improve or expand the program or facilities, and to promote positive interaction between the Football Booster Club, school officials, coaching staff, student body and the community. The organization will also encourage and promote school spirit and sponsor fundraising activities to provide additional funds for the Hornet Football Athletics program. This organization will also aid the coaches in organizing and staging special events and projects.

ARTICLE III

Membership

Section 3.1 Membership in the Football Booster Club shall be opened to parents of students attending Saline High School, faculty, coaches, and staff of Saline High School who desire to support Saline High School Athletics program. Community members, extended family, businesses and parents of students attending feeder schools for Saline High School may also become a member of the Hornet Football Club. Section

3.2 The annual fee for a membership is $25.00 Section

3.3 Members shall not interfere with any aspect of the operation of the Football team.

ARTICLE IV

Officers

Section 4.1 The officers shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Section

4.2 Election The officers shall be elected by a majority of the voting membership present at an annual meeting. This will enable a smooth transition for the upcoming season. All elected officers must be current members of the Hornet Football Club.

Section 4.3 Duties of Officers

(a) President. (2 year term) The President shall: (1) Preside at all meetings; (2) Appoint standing committee chairpersons with concurrence of the Officers; (3)Serve as primary spokesperson for the Club; (4)Direct goals and budget performance; (7)Have an official signature card on file with the bank utilized to manage the funds of the Club and have electronic access to said accounts. (b) Vice President (2 year term) The Vice President shall perform all of the duties of the President in his/her absence and shall be responsible for an annual review of the By-Laws recommending revisions as deemed appropriate. (c) Secretary (1 year term) The Secretary shall keep a record of all the proceedings of the General Membership Meeting of the Club. All minutes and decisions of the Board of Directors shall be kept in an electronic document as approved by the board. A summary of the decisions made in these meetings will go out to all Board of Directors. (d) Treasurer (1 year term) The Treasurer shall: (1)Maintain a complete set of books of account in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices; (2)Make disbursements from the Club fund, and shall pay expenses approved by the Board and shall secure proper documentation for payments; (3) Report all financial statements at each meeting; (4)Have an official signature card on file with the bank utilized to manage the funds of the Club and have electronic access to said accounts.

ARTICLE V

Executive Board

Section 5.1 In addition to the Officers, Saline Football Club can vote in 7 additional members to act on the Board of Directors. All Executive Board Members will serve a two year term.

Section 5.2 The Board of Directors along with the officers shall:

(a)Approve the expenditure of general funds over $5,000.00 per request;

(b)Set the time and date of General Membership Meetings and give members timely notification;

(c)Approve goals and budget annually;

(d)Review monthly financial reports, and monthly account statements issued by the bank;

(e)Schedule and plan events and fundraisers

Section 5.3 No officer or director are entitled to compensation or remuneration for any labor or other contributions.

ARTICLE VI

Amendments

Section 6.1 The Board of Directors may amend these By-laws at any time by presenting to a scheduled meeting at which there is a quorum. The amended By-laws must be passed by a two-thirds majority of those attending the meeting. The amendments must be read at the meeting, discussed and voted on at the same meeting, providing that a 72 hour or more notice of the proposal amendment was given prior to the meeting.

ARTICLE VII

Amendments

The intention of the Hornet Football Club is to remain a non-profit organization for its entire duration. In the event that the organization dissolves, all associated assets will turn over to Saline Area Schools.