BYLAWS OF
CASPER AMATEUR HOCKEY CLUB, INC.
REVISED MARCH 18, 2008

ARTICLE I
NAME, AFFILIATION, JURISDICTION, PURPOSE, RESPONSIBILITY

1.	The name of this organization is CASPER AMATEUR HOCKEY CLUB, INC., herein 		called the club.

2.	The Club will be affiliated with USA Hockey, Inc.

3.	The primary area of operation of the Club will be the State of Wyoming.

4.	The Club may participate in other areas provided, however, that said event is sponsored 		and/or sanctioned by USA Hockey, Inc..  Any exception must have written approval by 		the board prior to the event.  

5.	The purpose of this club is to encourage and improve the standards and appreciation of 		ice hockey in the State of Wyoming, to build good moral character, competitive spirit and 		better citizens.

6.	 The responsibility of the Club is to provide training, conduct ice tournaments and to 		provide a reasonable opportunity for area teams to participate in other area events in 		accordance with Article I, paragraph three, four, and five.

ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP

1.	Membership in the Club shall be open to familes with a person currently registered with 		USA Hockey, Inc.

2.	Each member of the Club shall pay dues in the amount prescribed by the Board of 		Directors, which in its right shall have discretion to determine such dues and their 			amounts. Term of membership shall be concurrent with the fiscal year of the Club.

3.	Dues shall be collected and membership cards, certificates, or other such documents shall 		be issued according to membership classification set forth by the Board of Directors.

4.	The voting members of the Club shall be all adult members currently registered, or who 		have a minor that is currently registered, with USA Hockey, Inc. An adult shall be classi-		fied as 18 years or older, and a minor shall be classified as less than 18 years. No more 		than one vote will be allowed for each family, regardless of the number of registered 		skaters.
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS

1.	The Club shall hold one (1) annual meeting in the month of March of each calendar year 		for the purpose of electing new members to the Board of Directors and conducting such 		other business as is required of the Club according to these Bylaws, at such time as shall 		be determined by the Board of Directors and at such place in the County of Natrona, or in 	the absence of action by the Board of Directors, as determined by the President of the 		Club or his successor.

2.	Special meetings of the Club may be called by the president upon written request of fifty 		percent (50%) of the members of the Board of Directors, or thirty-five (35%) of the 		voting members of the Club.

3.	Written notice shall be published by the secretary at least two (2) weeks in advance of 		any annual meeting and at least ten (10) days in advance of any special meeting.

4.	The membership in attendance shall constitute a quorum at any annual or special meeting 		of the Club. A majority vote of the voting members in attendance shall carry any 			question, except on questions of recall or impeachment of any officer, director, or member 	wherein a two-thirds (2/3) majority shall be required.

5.	No subject shall be considered at any special meeting of the Club, except such as is 		specified in the special meeting notice.

6.	The order of business at annual meetings shall be as follows;

	(a)	Roll call or determination by the Club secretary that a quorum is present.
	(b)	Reading of the minutes of last Annual Meeting and all Special Meetings held 			subsequent thereto.
	(c)	Reports of Officers & Committees..
	(d)	Unfinished business.
	(e)	New business.
	(f)	Election of new members to the Board of Directors.
	(g)	Adjournment.

ARTICLE IV
ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1.	The Club Board of Directors, herein called the Board, shall govern the club, and shall be 		elected by the membership at the Club's annual meeting. The Board may consist of no 		less than three (3) and no more than twelve (12) voting members of the Club, plus the 		duly elected and qualified President/Representative of the ParentÕs Affiliate Group as 		formed in accordance with these bylaws.
2.	Each term on the Board shall be for three (3) years.  It shall be the objective to have no 		more than one-third (1/3) of the Board terms expire in any one year.  It shall also be the 		objective to have board membership be fairly representative of all age groups within the 		Club. The President/Representative of the ParentÕs Affiliate Group shall serve a term of 		one (1) year.  Expiration of a term of Board membership shall coincide with the ClubÕs 		fiscal year. A Board member whose term has expired shall be permitted to seek re-election 	without restriction.

3.	At a regular meeting of the Board before the annual meeting, a Nominating Committee 		shall be appointed by the President of the Board consisting of at lease three (3) members 		of the Board, excluding only the President. It shall be the duty of this Nominating 			Committee to nominate from the Club membership candidates for election to the Board. 		The names of such candidates shall be listed on the notice mailed to each member prior to 		the annual meeting. The committee shall conduct and supervise the election at the annual 		meeting. Additional nominations can be made by the membership at the annual meeting.

4.	The Nominating Committee shall receive and tally the ballots and record the election 		results. The Committee shall then notify the newly elected Board members of the 			election. The Committee shall report the names of all the Board members who will serve 		in the next fiscal year, along with their respective terms, to the Board at its first meeting 		following the annual election, and said report to be recorded in the minutes.

5.	Newly elected Directors of the Board will attend meetings between the annual meeting 		and the start of their term.

	
ARTICLE V
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

1.	The Board of Directors shall meet in regular session at least one (1) time during each 		calendar month during the fiscal year, except any one (1) month, which the Board may 		agree not to meet. The meeting place, date, and time shall be announced at the end of the 		prior Board meeting. Special meetings may be held at any time with the approval of a 		majority of the Board after each Board member has received no less than two (2) days 		notice unless said notice period is waived by a majority of the board.

2.	The following officers shall be elected by the Board from among its members; President, 		Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers shall be elected no less than thirty 	(30) days prior to the end of the current fiscal year at either a regular or special Board 		meeting. An officerÕs term shall be for one (1) year and an officerÕs term shall coincide 		with the ClubÕs fiscal year. An officer is permitted to seek reelection without restriction.
3.	A quorum of Board members shall consist of fifty percent (50%) of the qualified Board 		members.

4.	The Board shall have general charge of the affairs, funds and property of the Club, and 		shall have full power to carry out the purpose and aims of the Club according to the 		Article of Incorporation, Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations.  In addition to their 		other duties, Directors of the Board will enhance and promote the well-being of the 		Club.

5.	The Board shall keep or cause to be kept a record of all its Official Acts and make a 		report of same at the annual meeting of the Club. It shall present an Annual Report to the 	Club, of finances and publish such report for inspection by Club members and all others, 		as the Board deems necessary.

6.	The president shall have the authority, subject to approval by a majority vote of the 		Board, to fill vacancies on the Board by appointment, and such appointees shall serve the 	remainder of the term of the member (being) replaced. 

7.	The Board shall audit and approve all bills within 30 days of payment and record such 		approval in the Board minutes. However, the Board shall not borrow money nor incur 		indebtedness in excess of ÒLiquid AssetsÓ unless authorized by a vote of majority of the 		voting members of the Club in attendance at any annual or special meeting convened in 		accordance with these Bylaws. The power to mortgage property of the club shall be 		subject to the approval of the Club authorized by a majority vote of the voting members 		of the Club in attendance at a meeting held in accordance with these Bylaws.

8.	The Board shall define and publish such Rules and Regulations, Fees, Membership 		Classification, etc., as necessary for the operation of the ClubÕs activities, and the 			fulfillment of its aims and purpose, which is specifically outlined elsewhere in these 		Bylaws.

9.	A two thirds (2/3) majority of the Board of Directors may vote to remove a officer and/or 	Board director.  Such vote will occur at the next regularly shceduled board meeting after 		the issure is first brought up.  

ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS

1.	The President shall be responsible for conducting the actual operations of the program 		and shall preside at all meetings of the Club, The Board of Directors, and the Executive 		Committee.

2	The Vice-President shall be responsible to perform the duties of the President in the 		absence of the President.



3.	The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board of 			Directors; he shall keep or cause to be kept a set of files containing therein copies of all 		correspondence and/or other written communications received by or issued by the Club 		on behalf of the ClubÕs operations; he shall give notice of all regular and special meetings 		of the Club and meetings of the Board; he shall have custody of any official seal of the 		Club and shall keep a record of all the officers and members thereof and their addresses; 		he shall also be charged with the performances of any duties the Bylaws so imposed upon 	him.

4.	The Treasurer shall perform or appoint and supervise others to perform the following, 		with Board approval:
	
	a.	Collect and hold any moneys due to the Club from members thereof and all other 			sources.
	b.	Be charged with the duty to disburse moneys and pay all Club obligations only 			upon expressed approval and direction of the Board.
	c.	Keep or cause to be kept, regular books of accounts and submit a written 				statement of his accounts at the monthly meeting of the Board.
	d.	Exhibit to the Board before each annual meeting a full account of the receipts and 			disbursements during the fiscal year last past, in which the items shall be given in 			detail. The Board shall examine such report, and if found correct shall present it to 		the Club at itÕs annual meeting in connection with other reports.
	e.	Shall fully report to the Board on the status of any and all members of the Club 			who may be delinquent in the payment of any dues, fees, or other assessment 			owing to the Club.
	f.	Shall deposit all moneys of the Club in the name of the Club with a bank or banks 			in the City of Casper, Wyoming. Said bank or banks shall be designated by the 			Board.
	g.	Shall prepare or cause to have prepared and to file all required State of Wyoming 			and/or Internal Revenue Service Income Tax Returns and/or other financial 				reporting required in the time and manner prescribed.
	h.	Give a bond for the faithful performance of these duties in the amount, in the form 		and with the sureties as may be determined and approved by the Board.

5.	The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall constitute the Executive 		Committee of the Club and shall have the limited authority to act as a body to carry out 		the day-to-day affairs of the Club and to act in emergency situations, which preclude the 		convening of the full Board of Directors. This committee must act by majority approval 		and only act within the scope of the Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and in accordance 	with the duly passed and approved Rules and Regulations of the Club to insure the 		proper and timely operation of the ClubÕs activities. The committee shall have no 			contractual and obligatory powers on behalf of the Club, nor shall they have the ability to 	promulgate rules and regulations.

6.	The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall serve for the ensuing year 		after election by the Board and until their successors have been duly elected and certified.

7.	Past Presidents shall act as advisors to the Executive Committee, upon request.

ARTICLE VII
STANDING COMMITTEES

1.	At or before the first regular meeting of the Board in any fiscal year, following the annual 		meeting of the Club, the President, with the consent and approval of the Board, shall 		appoint a chairman for each of the following standing committees to serve for a period of 		one (1) year or until their successors are appointed. Each committee shall consist of a 		minimum of three (3) members, unless approved by the Board for a lesser number.

	a.	Coaches
	b.	Referees
	c.	Registration
	d.	Ways and means
	e.	Discipline
	f.	Scheduling
	g.	Scholarships
	h.	Finance
	i.	Contracts
	j.	Communications
	k.	Bylaw/Policy 
		
	The Board shall outline the duties and responsibilities of each committee in accordance 		with the specific requirements set forth in the Bylaws and as the Board shall deem 		necessary for the satisfactory operation of the program.

2.	Special Committees, as deemed necessary by the Board, may be appointed by the 		President, with the consent and approval of the Board and such committees shall be as a 		temporary nature with terms of such committees specified at the time of appointment.

3.	The President of the Board shall be an ex-officio member of each of the stranding and 		special committees, but shall have no vote in any committee proceedings.

ARTICLE VIII
PARENT AFFILIATE GROUP/GOALKEEPERS

1.	All parents and/or guardians of children participating in the program are encouraged and 		hereby authorized to form a PARENT AFFILIATE GROUP, herein called the Group, 		for the expressed purpose of assisting the Board of Directors in fulfilling objectives, 		aims, and purposes of the Club.
2.	Said group in order to become fully sanctioned and to publicly operate in the name of the 		Club shall:

	a.	Present to the Board for approval their Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. 
	b.	Elect from their number a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer 			whose duties and responsibilities are clearly defined by the Bylaws of the Group.
	c.	Report monthly, all the regular Board of Directors meeting, on the activities, 			financials and functions of the Group.  Said report is to be made by the President 			of the Group, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors of the Club in 			accordance with Article IV, paragraph two.

3.	The group shall be empowered to enter into and conduct fund-raising projects, which 		have the prior approval and consent of the BoardÕs Ways and Means Committee. All 		funds so raised shall be used to promote the general well being of the Club in accordance 		with Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Club.

4.	The Treasurer of said group shall fully comply with all duties and responsibilities as 		directed of the Treasurer of the Board according to Article VI, paragraph four (a) through 		(f) and (h), and he shall present annually at the close of the ClubÕs fiscal year, the 			complete and detailed books of accounts of the Group to the Treasurer of the Club, so 		that they may be properly recorded in the books of the Club and reported, therewith in 		accordance with the Articles of incorporation and the Bylaws according to Article VI, 		paragraph four (g).

ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS

1.	The fiscal year of the club shall begin on the first day of the month of August of each 		year, and shall close on the last day of the month of July each year.

2.	Amendments to these Bylaws may be adopted at any annual or special meeting of the 		Club by a majority vote.

3.	Team structuring league composition, etc., shall be in accordance with the general 			provision of USA Hockey, Inc., as amended by the Board, and in compliance with the 		specific directives of the Board as issued in the Rules and Regulations, which shall be 		publicized prior to the official start of the season.

4.	The Club President, with the consent of the Board, shall on or before the last day of 		August each year, designate the official starting date of the season and the official closing 		date, which may or may not coincide with the available ice facilities. 



5.	The Club will not be held responsible for any transportation to and from the game, 		practice, team meeting of any Club member, participant, sponsor, etc., without prior 		written approval of the Board.

6.	No person shall be allowed to participate in any Club activities, games, practices, team 		meetings, etc., without prior written consent of his or her parent and/or legal guardian in 		such manner or form as may be prescribed by the Board.

7.	All participants on any Club team shall be residents of the area defined in Article I, 		paragraph three, and shall meet all eligibility qualifications, and standard requirements as 		prescribed by the Board and be required to pay such fees as may be prescribed by the 		Board before becoming eligible.

8.	The final decision on all matters relating to conduct, adherence to rules, eligibility, and 		other matters covered by the Bylaws, and published Rules and Regulations will rest with 		the duly appointed and authorized Discipline Committee. All matters not specifically 		covered by the published Bylaws, and/or Rules and Regulations shall be ruled upon by 		the Board and their decision shall be final.

9.	The President shall employ, hire, or contract for such labor or services as may be 			necessary in the operation of the Club with the consent and approval of the Board with 		due care and consideration of the various standing committees.

10.	The purchasing power of the Club shall be the sole responsibility of the Board and/or its 		designated and authorized agent. 

11.	Title to any assets, physical or otherwise, shall be vested in the name of CASPER 		AMATEUR HOCKEY CLUB, INC.