Mission Statement
The Brownell-Talbot Booster Club supports our students in their various extra-curricular endeavors in a manner that fosters good sportsmanship and teamwork while promoting school spirit throughout the Brownell-Talbot community. We support all activities sanctioned by the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA).

Bylaws of the Brownell-Talbot Booster Club

Article I - Name
Section I. The name of this Club is the Brownell-Talbot Booster Club of Brownell-Talbot School.

Section 2. The Club shall be an unincorporated membership and shall operate exclusively as a non-profit organization.

Section 3. The street address of this Club shall be:
C/O Brownell-Talbot School
400 North Happy Hollow Boulevard
Omaha, NE 68132
Telephone Number: (402)556-3772
Fax Number: (402)553-2994

Article II - Mission
The mission of this Club shall be to:

1. foster and promote the mental, physical, sportsmanship and social welfare of the students of Brownell-Talbot School;
2. assist in planning and implementing social activities (as they relate to the various NSAA events) and fund-raising activities sponsored by Brownell-Talbot School;
3. promote public relations activities for the general welfare of Brownell-Talbot School.

Article III - Members
The Club shall consist of paid Memberships by Brownell-Talbot parents, staff and friends who display an interest and desire to assist in the support of Brownell-Talbot School  events and activities.

Article IV – Officers
Section 1. The elected officers of this Club shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Membership Chair and a Past President (Advisor).

Section 2. The officers shall be elected at the Annual Meeting and shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected.

Section 3. Officers shall assume their duties at the close of the Annual Meeting. No officer shall serve more than two successive elected terms in the same office.

Section 4. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by the Vice-President. The vacancy thus created in the office of Vice-President or a vacancy in any other office shall be filled by the members at the next regular meeting.

Section 5. Duties of officers. Officers shall perform the duties provided in this section and such other duties as are prescribed for the office in these bylaws and the adopted parliamentary authority.

The President shall:

1. Preside at all meetings of this Club and the Executive Board.
2. Appoint all committees subject to the approval of the Executive Board.
3. Be an ex officio member of all committees.

The Vice-President shall:

1. Perform such duties as may be requested by the President or the Executive Board.
2. Preside at the meetings in the absence of the President.
3. Succeed to the office of President for the unexpired term in case of a vacancy in that office.

The Secretary shall:

1. Record the minutes of all meetings of the Club and the Executive Committee.
2. Conduct the general correspondence of the Club and such other correspondence as shall be requested by the President.
3. Be custodian of all records of the Club.

The Treasurer shall:

1. Be custodian of all funds and keep an itemized account of all receipts and disbursements, with the school handling the actual deposits and disbursements.
2. Prepare a monthly financial report to be presented at each meeting.
3. Prepare a complete annual report of the finances of the Club to be presented at the Annual Meeting.
4. Be prepared at any time, if called upon, to make a report of monies in the treasury.
5. Along with the Executive Board, shall prepare a budget for adoption at the April meeting.

The Membership Chair shall:

1. Organize and implement the solicitation of membership to the Club.
2. Provide Membership cards to all paid members.
3. Prepare an updated Membership list to be provided to the Activities Director prior to each function where an entrance fee is to be administered.

The Advisor shall serve as the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee and to advise the Club as necessary.

Section 6. Nominating Committee
A Nominating Committee of no less than three shall be appointed by the Executive Board on or before January 1 of each year.

The immediate Past President shall serve as Chairperson. If unable to serve, the President, with approval of the Executive Board, shall appoint the chairperson from the membership of the Board of Directors.

Those appointed to serve shall include at least one representative from Middle and Upper School. No name shall be placed in nomination without the consent of the nominee.

The Nominating Committee shall:

1. Present from the membership of the Board of Directors, at least one candidate for each office.
2. Present from the membership, a list of candidates to serve as Directors.
3. Present the names of candidates for Officers and Directors at the April meeting, and to the general membership at the Annual Meeting.

1. Concession Committee
2. Merchandise Committee
3. Activities Banquet Committee

1. Regular meetings shall be held at least three times per year.
2. The time and date of the monthly meetings will be determined by a vote of the Executive Board at the start of each new year.
3. Officers shall transfer all books, papers, and other Club property to the newly elected officer by August 1.
4. The Treasurer is authorized to pay a bill with adequate receipts as included in the adopted budget, without obtaining approval from the Directors.
5. These standing rules may be amended by a vote of the majority of the Board of Directors of the Club.