GOLDDIGGERS

1. Name and Purpose
   1. The name of the Organization shall be GOLDDIGGERS
   2. GOLDDIGGERS shall be an independent, not-for-profit, unincorporated, autonomous organization, not affiliated with the University of Minnesota Athletic Department.
   3. This organization shall have the following purposes:
      1. To promote fan interest and enthusiasm in the Women's Varsity Volleyball Program at the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN.
      2. To provide an organization which promotes the opportunity for socialization among fans, team personnel, and coaching staff.
      3. To undertake revenue producing programs for the purpose of supplemental support to any volleyball program with the specific stipulation that the aforesaid activities are in compliance with the NCAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
   
   
   
2. Membership and Dues
   1. Membership shall be in one of four categories listed below:
      1. Individual
      2. Student and / or Alumni (Students registered at the U of M at Minneapolis / St. Paul or High School students or younger.)
      3. Family. (Married couples and the children, college age or younger, in that family.)
      4. Other Memberships. (May be established by the Board of Directors.)
   2. The Board of Directors of GOLDDIGGERS shall establish the amount of dues charged annually to all members. The year shall be from July 1 to June 30.
   
   
   
3. Advisory Board
   Any person who is a current member of GOLDDIGGERS and wishes to actively support the organization by contributing time, effort, and ideas may be a member of the Advisory Board of GOLDDIGGERS by indicating an interest on his or her application for membership for the current year. All members of the Advisory Board will be invited to attend scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors. Members of the Advisory Board may discuss items of business but may not make motions or vote.
   
   
   
4. Board of Director
   1. The Board of Directors of GOLDDIGGERS shall have the general supervision and control of the organization. They shall establish policies and initiate such actions as are consistent with the purposes of the organization. All members of the Board of Directors shall serve without compensation.
   2. The Board of Directors of GOLDDIGGERS shall consist of up to twelve (12) members with the possibility of a thirteenth (13) member being a student member. In addition to the twelve (12) members of the Board of Directors, elected for periods of three (3) years each, a student member will be elected for a one (1) year term, if an interested and qualified student member of GOLDDIGGERS is available. The student member will have all the rights and privileges of any Board member. A student member of the board may be elected for another term without being off the board for a period of one (1) year between terms. Married couples may be designated as a member having one vote. Either or both may attend meetings. This pertains wherever voting is mentioned in these bylaws.
   3. GOLDDIGGERS Board of Directors members shall be elected to serve a three (3) year term with four (4) members elected each year to a full term. This will provide continuity in the operation of the organization. Members elected to fill vacancies on the Board shall be elected for the time remaining in that members term. Members of the Board of Directors may be re-elected to the Board after being off the board for one (1) year. Members elected to complete a term on the Board may be re-elected to the Board for a second term without being off the Board for one year.
   4. A three (3) member Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President to recommend prospective new Board members for the coming year. This committee shall consist of members of the Board of Directors who will be retiring at the end of the current year and / or members of the Advisory Board. The committee should be appointed by the first of April and should submit to the President its recommendations by May 1^st.
   5. It is anticipated that retiring members of the Board of Directors will continue as members of the Advisory Board and thus continue to support the activities of GOLDDIGGERS.
   6. Having received the slate of the prospective Directors, the President, at the duly called meeting of the Board of Directors in May, shall announce the nominees for Directorships. Additional nominations may be made from the floor. All voting shall be done by Directors present at the meeting, with no proxies allowed. Elected Board of Director members shall take office at the first meeting of the Board after June 30. A simple majority of the votes cast is required for election. Each Board member present may vote for the number of persons equal to the Directorships open. The persons receiving the highest number of votes will be elected. In the event of a tie for the last position(s), a separate runoff ballot will be used involving only those tied candidates. Ballot will be by secret ballot if requested.
   7. Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by vote of the remaining members of the Board. Nominations shall be made by the Directors present and the voting shall follow the procedure used in Item IV, Section F.
   8. A Director can be removed for good cause, e.g. three (3) consecutive absences from the Board of Directors meetings without sufficient cause. A removal vote shall occur at a properly noticed meeting with a quorum of Directors present. A simple majority is required for removal.
   9. If there are insufficient nominees to fill Board vacancies, a retiring member may be elected to a new three (3) year term on the Board of Directors without being off the Board for a year as specified in Article IV, Section C.
   
   
   
5. Officers
   1. Four officers shall compromise the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of GOLDDIGGERS. The four officers will be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall act for the Board of Directors on matters which require immediate action in an emergency and does not permit time to call a meeting of the Board of Directors. The President may call a meeting of the Board of Directors by notifying the members of the Board at least three (3) days in advance.
   2. The term of office will be one year. Officers may be re-elected to their previous positions for their entire term as Members of the Board of Directors.
   3. The officers for the upcoming year shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the last meeting of the year. (This would normally be the May meeting unless another meeting has been scheduled before June 30 at the time of the May meeting.) Nominations will come from the Nominating Committee and shall follow Article IV, Section D. Additional nominations may be made from the floor. The current Board of Directors shall vote to elect the new officers. All voting shall be done by the Directors present with no proxies being allowed. A simple majority vote of the Directors present is required for election.
   4. Vacancies within the Executive Committee (officers) shall be filled by the Board of Directors with a majority vote of those present and voting at a meeting of the Board.
   5. Specific Officers and their Duties
      1. President. The President shall be the chief elected officer and shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and the general membership. The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees established by the Board of Directors. The President shall call special meetings of the Board of Directors as required in accordance with Article V, Section A.
      2. Vice-President. The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the President, assume duties and the obligations of the Presidency as well as undertake and carry out any further duties designated to him/her by the Board of Directors.
      3. Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for the performance of all duties customarily performed by the secretary of a corporate organization (e.g. maintain records, keep and make available minutes, etc. as well as be responsible for any further duties assigned by the Board of Directors.
      4. Treasurer. The Treasurer will serve as the primary financial officer for GOLDDIGGERS. This will include responsibility for:
         1. Collection, depositing, and proper reporting of all fees and other sources of income or contributions received by the organization.
         2. Preparation of reports and financial statements as required by law and/or the Board of Directors.
         3. Depositing and distributing any monies of the organization as authorized by the Board of Directors. Distribution of funds shall be approved by the authorized member of the Women's Athletic Department so designated to assure conformance with NCAA rules.
      
      
      
   6. Meetings
      1. There shall be at least four (4) scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors on the dates established by the Board of Directors.
      2. The Board of Directors shall meet at the call of the President, or at the request of at least one-half of the members of the Board of Directors, with at least three days advance notice to all members of the Board in either case.
      3. One half of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for purpose of doing business. Couples shall count as one member regardless of whether one or both is in attendance.
      4. The members of the organization can request a meeting of the Board of Directors by a petition executed by at least one-third of the membership who have paid their dues for the current operating year. The President, when presented with such a petition and after having authenticated the required number of signatures, shall be required to give thee-day advance notice and the time and place thereof.
      
      
      
   7. Amendments
      1. These By-Laws may be amended by affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors present at the Board meeting with no proxies being allowed.
      2. Notice of any proposed amendments shall be given to all members of the Board of Directors at least three (3) days prior to any meeting of the Board of Directors at which an amendment is to be considered.
      
      
      
   8. Dissolution
      The organization may be dissolved at any time by a majority vote of all members of the Board of Directors present and voting at a meeting of such Board called in accordance with these By-Laws. Prior to any such dissolution, all funds on hand shall be distributed in accordance with the directions of the Board of Directors embodied in a resolution adopted at such meeting, with the specific proviso that any such funds be required to be distributed to the University of Minnesota Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Department for the specific use of the Volleyball Program.
      
      
      
   9. Statement of Policy
      1. All activities of GOLDDIGGERS at all times shall be carried out in strict compliance with and adherence to all rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
      2. The Athletic Director, Women's Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Volleyball Coach shall at all times be apprised of the activities and programs of the Organization.
      3. Each year the following people will be invited to the indicated events and the cost will be assumed by the GOLDDIGGERS.

         PICNIC:	Team members, coaches & spouses (or boyfriend or girlfriend.) managers, trainers, the Sports Information Director, the Women's Athletic Director and his/her assistant.
         BANQUET:	Team members, coaches & spouses (or boyfriend or girlfriend), managers, Trainer, the Women's Athletic Director and his/her assistant.
         LUNCHEONS:	Head coach and 3 guests of his/her choice, the visiting coach and guest, and the Sports Information Director.
         RECEPTIONS:	Team members, coaches & spouses (or boyfriend or girlfriend,) managers, Trainer, the Sports Information Director, and the Women's Athletic Director and his/her assistant.

      4. GOLDDIGGERS will assume the cost for special awards and/or plaques for the following specified individuals.
         Coaches, team members, managers, alumni, the Athletic Director and his/her assistant, and or anyone who contributes significantly to the volleyball program.
   
   
   Bylaws last modified August 13, 2001