Purpose:
- To assist in the Mission of Pike Central High School
- To promote the spirit of alumni unity through communications and reunions, to locate alumni, and to acquire and maintain school and Association memorabilia
- To provide members’ time and talents for programs to benefit students
- To contribute funds, individually and collectively, to support and promote Pike Central High School
- To contribute funds, individually and collectively, to support and promote Pike County Community Schools.
- To instill in alumni a long-term loyalty and dedication to the School and its programs
- To create activities, social events and reunions for members
ARTICLE 1
MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICES
SECTION 1. MEMBERS
Members shall include the following:
- Graduates of Pike Central High School
- Non-graduateswho attended Pike Central High School
- Spouses of graduates of Pike Central High School
ARTICLE 2
NONPROFIT PURPOSES
SECTION 1. IRS SECTION 501(c) 3 PURPOSES
This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
SECTION 2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
The organization is being established as an Internal Revenue Code 501(c) 3 public charity. The purpose of the organization is to promote and support Pike Central High School.
ARTICLE 3
OFFICERS
SECTION 1. OFFICES
The officers of the Association shall consist of President, Vice President/President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. The term of each officer shall be one year beginning January 1.
SECTION 2. DUTIES OF PRESIDENT
The President shall preside over all business of the Association, be the primary spokesperson for the membership of the Association, exercise general supervision over the Association’s officers and membership and appoint committees. The President shall serve as an Ex-Officio member of each committee.
SECTION 3. DUTIES OF VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
In the event of the President’s absence, the Vice-President/President Elect shall exercise all the duties of the President. The Vice-President/President Elect shall assist the President in overseeing and coordinating all the committees.
SECTION 4. DUTIES OF SECRETARY
The secretary shall be the official recording secretary of the Association, conduct the general correspondence of the Association, and have charge of its official records and papers. The secretary is also responsible for filing any documents required by the government to maintain the Association’s legal status as a non-profit corporation and shall perform other duties as directed.
SECTION 5. DUTIES OF TREASURER
The treasurer shall be responsible for all funds of the Association and shall oversee the receipt and disbursement of the monies of the Association, subject to the approval of the President and Board of Directors. The treasurer shall present an annual financial statement and a proposed annual budget to the Board of Directors and provide other financial records requested.
SECTION 6. COMPENSATION
The officers shall not be compensated for their services, but they may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses as approved by the Board.
ARTICLE 4
COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The Officers may designate one or more standing or special committees as are necessary to do the Association’s work, as long as they are not in conflict with duties assigned in other provisions of these by-laws or do not conflict with the duties assigned to the Officers.
SECTION 2. MEMBERS
All members of the Alumni Association are eligible to be appointed to a committee. The number of members on a committee shall be determined by the officers. The chairs of the committees shall be appointed by the Officers.
ARTICLE 5
OTHER PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS
These by-laws may be amended at any time by a 2/3 vote of the officers of the Alumni Association.
SECTION 2. FUNDS FOR THE ASSOCIATION
Initially, funds for the Association shall be established by the Officers. Other funds and/or contributions to the Association shall be used to promote the goals and purposes of the Association as set forth in the Purpose of these by-laws and shall be held under the authority of the Officers. No funds of the Association may be used in any other manner than as stated in these by-laws.
SECTION 3. BOOKS AND RECORDS
The officers of the Association shall keep the books and records of accounts for the Pike Central High School Alumni Association and shall be responsible for the accounting of all funds.
ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
We, the undersigned, are all of the initial members or incorporators of this Corporation, and we consent to and hereby do adopt the foregoing Bylaws, consisting of three (3) pages, as the Bylaws of this corporation.