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EYHA By-Laws

ERIE YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC.

BY-LAWS

(as amended November, 2004)

ARTICLE I

NAME, SEAL AND OFFICES

1. NAME. The name of this Corporation is Erie Youth Hockey Association, Inc.

2. SEAL. The seal of the Corporation shall be circular in form and shall bear on its outer edge the words "Erie Youth Hockey Association, Inc." and in the center, the words and figures "Corporate Seal 1975 Pennsylvania." The Board of Governors may change the form of the seal on the inscription thereon at any time.

3. OFFICES. The principle office of the Corporation shall be in the County of Erie and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

4. COLORS. The official colors of the organization will be Orange and Black.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE

The purposes for which the Erie Youth Hockey Association, Inc. was incorporated are any educational charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and particularly to instruct and train the youth of the greater Erie community in the skills associated with the game of hockey, as well as the ideals of good sportsmanship, fair play, and the respect for their fellows. In order to facilitate these purposes, the Association shall promote and sponsor schools, clinics, games, leagues, tournaments, and other organized activities, as well as hockey competition between the schools located within the greater Erie area, and shall be authorized to receive gifts, contributions, donations, bequests, fees, and charges and to apply them to the charitable and educational purposes of the Association so that the Association can provide programs of high quality and extend the opportunity to participate in and derive the benefits from the Association programs to all the youth of the community without regard to the financial status of their parents or their race, creed, or national origin.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in this Corporation shall be open to all parents and legal guardians of registered players, rostered coaches, and official sponsors of teams sanctioned by this Association. Current membership shall entitle each member to have one vote in the election of officers. Individuals who qualify for membership in more than one category shall nonetheless have only one vote. Corporate or partnership sponsors shall have only one vote and may appoint the person eligible to vote. No member shall be entitled to share in the distribution of corporate assets upon the dissolution of the Corporation.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS:

THEIR ELECTION AND DUTIES

1. OFFICERS. The officers of this Corporation shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

A. President: The President shall be the executive officer of the Corporation. He/she shall:

a. Preside at all meetings.

b. Appoint, with Board approval, special committee chairpersons or persons in charge of special assignments.

c. Plan all meetings.

d. Sign all official documents and papers on behalf of the Corporation.

e. Schedule regular and special meetings of the Board.

f. Be a member of the Board of Governors.

g. Perform all such additional duties usually attached to this office.

B. Vice President: The Vice President shall:

a. Preside at all meetings in the absence of the President.

b. Carry out any duties or assignments set forth elsewhere in these by‑laws, or delegated to him/her by the President.

c. Succeed to the Presidency in the event of a vacancy in the office of the President.

d. Act as the Parliamentarian.

e. Be a member of the Board of Governors.

f. Appoint non‑elected members of the Board of Governors, subject to approval of the elected Board members.

C. Secretary: The Secretary shall:

a. Preside over all meetings in the absence of the President and Vice President.

b. Record minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Governors.

c. Send out notices of all regular and special Board meetings.

d. Oversee all correspondence required for the operation of the Corporation.

e. Be a member of the Board of Governors.

f. Oversee the operation of the Association website.

g. Perform all duties usually attached to this office.

D. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall:

a. Record all financial transactions of the Corporation.

b. Collect all money due to or raised by the Corporation and deposit same in an authorized depository.

c. Pay all accounts payable by check.

d. Keep an accurate and current record of all monies received and distributed.

e. Report on the Corporation''s financial condition at meetings.

f. Prepare a financial statement annually, based on an independent audit of the books; prepare and file all required tax returns.

g. Be a member of the Board of Governors.

3. NOMINATIONS. Although any member eligible for office may declare himself a candidate for election to office, as provided below, the vice president shall have the responsibility of soliciting and encouraging candidates to submit their names for election prior to January 30 of any year. An eligible member may only declare for one office.

4. METHOD OF ELECTION. Any parent or legal guardian of a currently registered player shall be eligible for election as an officer or elected member of the Board of Governors. Any such person desiring to be a candidate for office shall notify the secretary no later than January 30. The secretary shall prepare a ballot listing the names of all declared candidates and shall provide, by mail, or other personal delivery, no later than February 14, a ballot to each member eligible to vote. Each candidate shall have the right to have included with the ballot a written statement in support of his or her candidacy, no longer than one page in length. The return of ballots shall be due no later than midnight, March 1 and shall be promptly tabulated and the results announced. Votes shall be counted simultaneously. There shall be no write‑in votes. The secrecy of the ballots shall be maintained and the results announced by the secretary at the March Board meeting, which shall be deemed the annual meeting. Those elected shall be those who receive the most votes cast for the particular office. If there is no declared candidate for an office by January 30, the office shall be filled by majority vote of the Board which assumes office on May 1. Nominations for positions to be filled by the Board, as provided above, shall be made by the vice president, or, in the absence of a vice presidential candidate, by the president.

The Board may, in its discretion, schedule a candidates'' forum between February 1 and February 15, for the purpose of introducing the candidates to the eligible voting membership, and may adopt rules and procedures governing aspects of the election not addressed in these By-laws.

5. TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be for one year. As to each of these offices, there shall be no term limitations. Any individual, including the current officers, shall be afforded the opportunity to run for any office that he or she chooses, and may be elected for as many consecutive terms as the membership deems appropriate by virtue of its vote.

The term of office for the six Governors at large elected by the membership shall be for two (2) years. There will only be three governors at large elected each year. There shall be no term limitations for the position or office of Governor. Any Governor may be elected for as many consecutive terms as the membership deems appropriate by virtue of its vote.

The term of office for Registrar, Master Scheduler, House League Director, Travel Director, Director of Coaches, Equipment Manager, and Director of Community Relations will be for one year. Any individual holding one of these offices can continue to hold office for as many consecutive terms as the Board shall deem appropriate. If no suitable candidate is located for these appointed positions, they may remain vacant, and the duties assigned to others.

The term of office for all positions except for the Governors at large begins and ends on May 1 of each year.

6. VACANCIES. All vacancies in the Board of Governors, or in any office except President, shall be filled by majority vote of the Board of Governors upon nomination by the Vice President. Each new