The Portland Jr. Hawks operates as a non-funded organization for the benefit of our members and children. Our organization is governed by the Portland Jr. Hawk By-Laws as seen below. If you should have questions or comments, please feel free to contact any of our board members.

Article X. - MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS

1. Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the members shall be held not later than April 30 of each year at a place and time designated by the Board.

2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the members may be called by (1) the President, (2) a simple majority of the Board, or (3) the Secretary within thirty days of receipt of a petition submitted to the Board, signed by not less than five percent of the voting members of the Corporation, and stating the reason for such request.

3. Notice

Notice of each membership meeting will be mailed to members by first class mail or sent to each member by e-mail no fewer than seven days prior to the meeting. Notice of the meeting shall include a description of any matters that are to be voted on by the members. Notice of any special meeting shall also include a description of the purpose(s) for which the meeting is called.

4. Written Ballot

Action on any matter that could be taken at a meeting may be taken by written ballot, provided that the ballot be distributed or made available to all members and (a) in the case of elections, provide for write-in candidates, (b) set forth the proposed action and provide an opportunity to vote for or against, (c) state that those ballots returned shall constitute a quorum, and (d) specify a reasonable time and date by, and the location to, which ballots must be returned to be counted.

5. Voting

A quorum shall be those members voting (in the case of written ballot) or in attendance (in the case of a meeting). The affirmative vote of a majority of votes represented and voting shall be sufficient to take any action, unless applicable law requires a greater number.

Article XI - CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the most recent edition of "Robert's Rules of Order."

Article XII AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be changed or amended by the Board or by the members by written ballot at a meeting held in accordance with these Bylaws.

Article XIII CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS, AND FUNDS

1. Contracts

The Board may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation, in addition to the officers so authorized by these Bylaws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

2. Checks, Drafts, etc.

All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation, and in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board.

3. Deposits

All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board may select.

4. Loans

No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation, and no evidences of indebtedness shall be issued in its name, unless authorized by a resolution of the Board. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances; provided, however, no loans shall be made by the Corporation to its directors or officers.

5. Gifts

The Board may accept on behalf of the Corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise for the general purposes or for any special purpose of the Corporation, and any such contribution, gift, bequest, or devise is subject to the Board's acceptance.

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38265 NW Harrington Rd.
Cornelius, OR 97113

503-324-6274

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