By-laws

BY-LAWS of the

GLENBROOK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (GBN) BOOSTER CLUB

Article I — Name

The name of this organization shall be the Glenbrook North Booster Club, hereafter referred to as “the Organization.”

Article II — Purpose and Powers

Section 1. Purpose

The Organization is a nonprofit, tax‑exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its purpose is:

·   To support and promote the athletic programs and assist the sanctioned extra-curricular and certain curricular programs of Glenbrook North High School.

·   To provide financial assistance, volunteer support, and resources that enhance the student‑athlete experience.

·   To encourage community involvement, school spirit, and to contribute to the welfare of the school by furthering closer cooperation among parents, school officials, faculty, and participating students

Section 2. Powers

The Organization shall have such powers as are now or may hereafter be granted by the General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act of the State of Illinois.

 Section 3. Limitations

No part of the net earnings of the Organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its directors, officers or other private persons except that the Organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered.  Notwithstanding any other provisions set forth herein, the Organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law) or (ii) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law).

Article III — Membership

The Organization shall have no members (from a corporate law perspective). The Organization may offer “memberships” as a fundraising tool that will allow purchasers to support the Organization, but such “memberships” will not allow any purchaser to have any vote in connection with or control over the Organization.

Section 1. Eligibility

Membership is open to parents, guardians, alumni, community members, and supporters of Glenbrook North who wish to further the Organization’s mission, willing to uphold its policies, and subscribe to its by-laws may become a member upon payment of the yearly membership dues and will be deemed a member in good standing.

Section 2. Nondiscrimination

The Organization shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or any other protected status.

Article IV — Governance

Section 1. Board of Directors

The Organization shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of at least the following officers:

• The organization shall be led by either (a) two Co‑Presidents or (b) a President and a Vice President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

Officers shall hold the office for a period of two years.  The Board of Directors shall elect the Co-Presidents, with the Athletic Director consulted as part of the selection process. The remaining Officers shall be appointed by the (a) two Co‑Presidents or (b) a President and a Vice President and approved by the Athletic Director.  The newly elected or re-elected Officers’ terms shall begin August 1 and they shall preside at the August meeting. No Officer shall succeed him/herself for more than one consecutive term.

Additional board positions may be created as needed.

Section 2. Duties of Officers

The Board of Directors with authority to transact the business of the club between meetings shall be made up of the four Officers.

• Co-Presidents: (a) Provides leadership, presides over meetings, oversees operations, and shall appoint all Committee Chairman.

• Vice-President:(b) The Vice President shall assist the President in all organizational duties and shall assume the responsibilities of the President in their absence. The Vice President shall perform additional duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

• Secretary: Maintains records, minutes, and correspondence and shall perform such other duties as usually pertain to such officers.

• Treasurer: Manages finances, maintains accurate records, and provides financial reports.

Section 3. Expenditures:

The (a) Co-Presidents or (b) a President and a Vice President and the Athletic Director shall have the right to approve any expenditure up to $1,000.00. Expenditures in excess of $1,000.00 shall be approved by majority vote of the members in attendance at any regular meeting.

Section 4: Other Committees

The (a) Co‑Presidents or (b) President shall appoint from the Board of Directors such other Committees as deemed necessary to conduct the affairs of the Organization. The (a) Co‑Presidents or (b) President shall prescribe the Committee functions and designate the Chairman for each such Committee. No Committee shall act on behalf of the Board of Directors unless specifically authorized to do so. Any member of any Committee may be removed from such Committee by the President whenever, in the judgment of the President, the best interests of the Organization shall be served by such removal.

The (a) two Co‑Presidents or (b) a President may appoint Committee Chairmen to help the Officers in carrying on the functions of the Organization, and the (a) Co‑Presidents or (b) President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. Each Chairman shall select his own Committee

Article V — Meetings

Section 1. General Meetings

The Organization shall hold membership meetings open to all members 3 times a year (corresponding to the athletic seasons)

Section 2. Board Meetings

The Board shall meet on an agreed standard evening of every month, August through June.

Section 3. Quorum

A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the Board, with at least 7 members present at the meeting.

Article VI — Financial Policies

Section 1. Control of Funds

All funds raised or received by the Organization are under the exclusive control of the Booster Club. Funds shall be disbursed only upon approval of the Board and in accordance with the Organization’s mission, including the awarding of yearly scholarships as established by the Board.

Section 2. Use of Funds

Funds must support teams, programs, or activities as a whole. No funds may be used to benefit individual athletes, except in the case of Board‑approved scholarships awarded through a fair and transparent process.

Section 3. Donor Preferences

Donors may express a preference for how their contribution is used; however, the Organization retains full discretion and control over all donated funds, including decisions related to scholarship awards.

Section 4. Financial Oversight

• The Treasurer shall provide financial reports at each meeting.

• An annual financial review shall be conducted by an independent party or committee.

• The fiscal year of the Organization shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors; initially, it shall commence on July 1 and end on the following June 30th.

• The Board shall annually determine the number, amount, and criteria for scholarships and ensure that scholarship funds are awarded and reported in accordance with all applicable policies.

Article VII — Fundraising

Section 1. Purpose of Fundraising

All fundraising activities shall support the Organization’s charitable mission, including but not limited to the funding of yearly scholarships.

Section 2. Prohibited Practices

The Organization shall not operate individual fundraising accounts or credit fundraising efforts to specific individuals. Scholarship awards shall be based solely on criteria approved by the Board and shall not be tied to individual fundraising performance.

Article VIII — Conflict of Interest

Board members must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and shall abstain from voting on matters where a conflict exists.

Article IX — Amendments

These bylaws may be amended by a two‑thirds vote of members present at any regular meeting, provided notice of the proposed amendment was given at least one meeting prior.

Article X — Dissolution

Upon dissolution of the Organization, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Organization, dispose of all of the assets of the Organization exclusively for the purposes of the Organization in such a manner, or to such organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable or educational purposes as shall at the time qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United Stated Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the county in which the principal office of the Club is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization(s), as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.  No assets shall benefit any individual member or private party.

Original 2004

Last Amended June 2026