Article I - NAME

This club shall be known as the Lady Vols Boost-Her® Club. This organization shall function and exist with the advice and consent of The University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Department.

Article II - MISSION

The purpose of this Club shall be to (1) enhance the total women's athletic program, (2) provide the fiscal base for scholarships through memberships to build and maintain a total academic and athletic program of excellence, (3) promote active spectator participation in all Lady Vol competitions, and (4) assist the Women's Athletic Department in endowing all Lady Vol scholarships.

Article III - MEMBERSHIP

Persons may apply for membership either as individuals or as family entities. Membership classifications and benefits shall be as described in the Membership Application and the Lady Vols Boost-Her® Club Rules and Procedures. Benefits specified for the applicable membership level shall accrue to a membership, not to each member.

Article IV - OFFICERS

The Club shall be governed by an Executive Committee consisting of a President, Vice President, and Secretary and four (4) additional Committee members elected by the membership. In the event the President is unable to complete his/her term, the Vice President shall assume the duties of the President. The Immediate Past President shall automatically become a voting member of the Executive Committee for the coming year. An advisor from the Women's Athletic Department shall serve as a non-voting member of the Executive Committee. The President, Vice President and Secretary shall be elected to serve a two-year term. The Vice President shall serve as President-Elect. Elected committee members shall be elected to serve a one-year term and shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms. These officers shall serve until their successors are elected. Any candidate receiving a plurality of the votes cast for an office shall be considered elected. Any elected officer shall not hold the same office for more than one 2-year consecutive term. These officers shall perform the duties prescribed in the Lady Vols Boost-Her® Club Rules and Procedures and by the Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised.

Article V - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Regular general membership meetings of the Club will be held during the regular University of Tennessee school year (August-May). Two meetings shall be held each semester, unless otherwise ordered by the Club or Executive Committee. These meetings shall be called the Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring meetings. The time and place of general membership meetings for the year shall be prescribed by the Executive Committee at the first Executive Committee meeting held after July 1. The Spring Meeting shall be known as the annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports of officers and committees, and for any other business that may arise. Newly elected officers shall be installed at this meeting. Special meetings may be called by the President or by the Executive Committee and may also be called upon the written request of twenty-five (25) members of the Club. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call. Except in cases of emergency, at least three (3) days notice shall be given. Members present at a general membership meeting shall constitute a quorum.

Article VI - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee shall be composed of the elected officers, the elected executive committee members, Immediate Past President, Women's Athletic Department advisors, and appointed standing committee chairpersons. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to define and transact all general business of the Lady Vols Boost-Her® Club. All decisions of the Executive Committee are subject to the approval of the Advisors, who shall be The University of Tennessee Women's Athletic Department Director and the Assistant Director of Development. A quorum for Executive Committee meetings shall consist of a simple majority of the Committee, two of whom must be elected officers. Responsibilities and duties of the Executive Committee members are as prescribed in the Lady Vols Boost-Her® Club Rules and Procedures.

Article VII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held as required. The time and place of these meetings shall be prescribed by the Executive Committee at the first Executive Committee meeting called after July 1 each year. Special meetings may be called by the President or Acting President. Executive Committee members may participate in meetings by means of telephone or other communications equipment and participation by such means shall constitute present in person at such meetings.

Article VIII - STANDING COMMITTEES

The chairperson of each standing committee shall be appointed by the President. Each committee shall have no less than three (3) members.

Standing committees shall be as follows: Hospitality, Membership, Development, and Publicity. Responsibilities and duties of the Standing Committees are as prescribed in the Lady Vols Boost-Her® Club Rules and Procedures. Special committees may be formed as needed and will be dissolved upon completion of assigned responsibilities.

Article IX - NOMINATING COMMITTEE

A nominating committee composed of a chairperson and no less than four (4) members and shall be appointed by the President. The Immediate Past President shall be a member of this committee. An advisor of the Women's Athletic Department will serve on the committee and may make recommendations, but will not have a vote on the candidates.

Article X - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Club in all cases in which they are applicable and are not inconsistent with these Bylaws, Lady Vols Boost-Her® Club Rules and Procedures, and/or any other special rules of order the Club may adopt.

A Parliamentarian shall be appointed by the President on an annual basis.

Article XI - AMENDMENTS

Any proposed amendments to the Bylaws shall be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee. Following approval by the Executive Committee, these Bylaws may be approved by the general membership with a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the ballots returned. The general membership shall have thirty (30) days from the date stated on the ballot to return their ballots. Amendment(s) to the Bylaws may be proposed by members provided that the amendment(s) are submitted in writing to the Executive Committee for approval and submission to the general membership for acceptance.

Article XII - DISSOLUTION

The Club may be dissolved upon the approval of a majority of the total membership or upon the order of the Director of Women's Athletics, The University of Tennessee. Upon dissolution, the outstanding assets of the Club, if any, shall be donated to the Women's Athletic Department without recourse.