Armstrong Cooper Youth Hockey

“The five board officers make up the executive committee. Duties include being entrusted with maintaining the gift policy meaning that the association will not allocate any association funds for gifts of any kind, unless approved by a majority of the executive committee within the approved budget. This budget cannot be increased without the approval of the board. Also, the executive committee will maintain the ability to authorize changes to the approved budget for time sensitive needs. Changes to the approved budget will require a majority of the executive committee voting in favor of the change up to $10,000, and said change must be presented at the next monthly board meeting and included in that meeting's minutes.”

“All parents/legal guardians of those players on sanctioned teams and/or residing within the geographical boundaries of school district 281, and any coaches and persons actively assisting in the program and in good standing, as defined in bylaws article vii of policies and guidelines, shall be deemed members of this association. Members must be of legal age under minnesota statutes. There are no annual dues.”

“The members can vote at the annual meeting and can be elected to the board of directors.”

“The board shall have authority to make, amend, alter, change or repeal any provisions contained in the by-laws by an affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of the entire board of directors, subject, however, to the final approval at the next annual meeting of the armstrong cooper youth hockey membership. Approval by the membership shall require 2/3 affirmative vote of the members present at the said meetings. Removal of a board member requires a 2/3 vote of membership present at any special or annual meeting. Dissolution shall be by a 2/3 affirmative vote by the membership at a properly called meeting of the board of directors.”

“After being reviewed by the board treasurer, the form 990 is provided to the board of directors for their review and comment. Once approved by the full board, the form 990 is filed with the irs.”

“Board members or any volunteers in a position to recommend or approve a vendor must disclose any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest. If there is a possible conflict of interest or relationship the member must recuse themselves from the process. Any member may raise the question of a conflict of interest and the board will review and rule on the potential conflict. Financials and conflict of interest policy upon request.”

“The organization makes its governing documents available to the public on its website. The financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Coaches: program service expenses 161,792. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 161,792. Referees: program service expenses 19,081. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 19,081.”