By-Laws

The registered office of Twisters, Inc. required by the Minnesota Non-Profit Corporation Act to be maintained in the State of Minnesota, is as provided in the Articles of Incorporation. The Board of Directors of Twisters, Inc. may, from time to time, change location of the registered office. On or before the day that such change is to become effective, a certificate of such change and of the location and post office address of the registered office shall be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota.

Membership:

Anyone who is interested in the welfare of amateur gymnastics is eligible to be a member of Twisters, Inc. A member must pay an annual membership fee of Ten Dollars ($10.00) to Twisters, Inc. and must actively participate in its work and activities. Twisters, Inc. shall not issue any stock or membership certificates. There shall be only one class of memberships. Membership in Twisters, Inc. shall automatically terminate when the member no longer has interest in the welfare of amateur gymnastics or when the annual membership fee is not timely paid. Memberships are not transferable voluntarily or involuntarily. Twisters, Inc. shall be entitled to recognize as its members those persons shown on its membership list as members, and Twister, Inc. shall not be obligated to recognize the claim of any alleged member who is not on the membership list. Members hall all be entitled to vote at meetings of the membership of Twister, Inc. during the near for which said dues are effective. Cumulative voting shall not be allowed.

Section 1. REGULAR MEETINGS: There shall be regular meetings held at a designated time and place as per notice. Two semi-annual meetings will be held, one in May and one in September. At the May meeting the election of the Board and Officers shall be held.
Section 2. QUORUM: 25% of the active members shall constitute a quorum. No quorum is required at general membership meetings. Items put to a vote can be passed by majority of those in attendance.
Section 3. VOTING: All active members shall be entitled to vote. There shall be no voting by proxy or cumulative voting. Majority vote shall decide. Each family shall have one vote.

Section 1. Board of Directors:

All affairs of Twister, Inc. will be conducted by the Board. The term of office for the board shall be the fiscal year as defined as August 1st to July 31st.

The members of the board are:

President
Vice President/Fund Raising Chairperson
Secretary/Publicity Chairperson
Treasurer
Meet Director

All Board members shall have one vote.
A quorum shall be a majority of three members of the Board.
The Board shall be elected annually and may be re-elected at the May membership meeting.
Vacancies of the Board shall be filled by a majority vote of the membership and shall hold office for the unexpired term.
The Board will determine the time, dates, and place of their meetings.
The Board shall have the authority to carry on any business transaction of Twister, Inc.
The Board shall have the authority to appoint and remove agents as they deem necessary to properly carry on the function of Twister, Inc.

Section 2. OFFICERS:

President: Is elected by the membership of Twister, Inc:
He/she shall have power of general management of the business of the corporation; shall preside or delegate such authority at all meetings of the Board and the membership; shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation to see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect.

Vice President/Fund Raising Chairperson:
Is elected by the membership of Twister, Inc.; he/she shall represent the business transactions of Twister, Inc.; shall be responsible for researching and reporting fund raising operations to the Board and its membership; and shall coordinate all fund raising transactions with the treasurer. Upon selection of an activity, is responsible for appointing a co-chairperson who is then responsible for coordinating all aspects of the activity.

Secretary/Publicity Chairperson:
Is elected by the membership of Twister, Inc.; he/she shall be responsible for recording and transcribing the minutes of both the Board and the membership meetings; shall maintain an active club membership list and conduct other business correspondence as necessary; shall be responsible for promoting the interests of all amateur gymnasts to the general public through news releases of team accomplishments. The minutes shall be permanently recorded and maintained.

Treasurer:
Is elected by the membership of Twister, Inc.; he/she shall be responsible for maintaining the financial ledgers of the club; shall be responsible for financial transactions, and reporting the financial condition of the club. Subject to the approval of the Board, shall have authority to designate an assistant. Upon removal from the Board, all properties and information pertaining to Twister, Inc. shall become the property of Twister, Inc.

Meet Director:
Is elected by the membership of Twisters, Inc. along with a member of the U.S.G.F. shall be responsible for coordinating all necessary activities to conduct gymnastics meets as directed by the Board. The responsibilities of the Meet Director are outlined in Appendix A.

Committees:
May be formed by the Board or general membership for any worthy purpose. The President shall appoint a Chairperson with the Board’s approval. These special committees will report to the Board and continue until their assigned tasks are completed or they are dissolved by the Board.

Each Director of Twisters, Inc:
Shall be indemnified by the Club against reasonable costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, when on activity in the behalf of Twisters, Inc. becomes involved in any legal proceedings, except in relation to matters whereby they are found to be derelict in the performance of their duties.

Sections:

Section 1. RECORDS. The Board shall keep a complete record of all their minutes, acts, and proceedings, and present a full statement to the membership at the annual meetings showing in detail the assets and liabilities of Twisters, Inc.

Section 2. INSPECTION. All club records shall be open to inspection by the membership at reasonable times.

Section 1. CONTRACTS. The Board my authorize any officer or officers, agents of Twisters, Inc. in addition to officers so authorized by the By-laws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name or in behalf of this club. Such authority may be general or confined to specific purpose.

Section 2. CHECKS, DRAFTS, ETC. The Treasurer shall sign all checks, drafts, or orders for payment of money, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness issued in the name of Twisters, Inc. In the absence of the Treasurer, the Vice President or President may sign.

Section 3. DEPOSITS. All funds of the Club shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of Twisters, Inc. in such banks, trust companies, or their depositors as the Board may select, in the name of Twisters, Inc.

Section 4. LEDGER. The Treasurer shall maintain a ledger.

AMENDMENT DEFINITIONS. A proposed amendment to the By-laws may be submitted by an active member to the Board, who will formalize the change and bring it to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

AMENDMENT APPROVAL. A 2/3 vote of a quorum of the active members shall constitute approval for amendments or changes to the By-laws.

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