BYLAWS OF THE MERCED HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS, INC.
A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Revision 1: May 2018
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of the organization, association, or corporation shall be the Merced High
School Band Boosters, Inc.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE AND MISSION
Purpose
The purpose of the Merced High School Band Booster Club, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the BOOSTERS, shall be to provide support to the students and professional staff of the Merced High School Band, and any auxiliary units associated with the Band. The BOOSTERS support shall consist of providing operating funds, volunteer services, and organizational coordination as requested by the Band Director.
Scope of Support
The BOOSTERS shall provide support to the Band and all performance groups comprising the Band including, but not limited to, the Marching Band and Color Guard, Percussion, Color Guard, Jazz Band(s), and Concert Group(s), hereinafter called the Program. In the pursuit of these objectives, the Band Boosters will neither seek to direct the administrative activities of the Program or control its policies.
Mission
The mission of the BOOSTERS shall be to work together with the Band Director and professional staff to:
Promote and encourage the Program to reach its fullest potential
Support the music and performance program as defined by the Band Director
Promote the interests of the Program within the local community
Promote and encourage musical excellence, teamwork and cooperation in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.
Legal Definitions
The BOOSTERS are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that provides support to the Program in compliance with and under the auspices of the Merced Union High School District (MUHSD). The BOOSTERS fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30, and is consistent with the MUHSD fiscal year.