The Lake Norman Giants are proudly led by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of passionate volunteers who are committed to the success of our athletes, families, and community. Our board members work together to provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for all aspects of the organization while ensuring we operate in alignment with the values and standards of Pop Warner Little Scholars.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the league. This includes supporting our football and cheer programs, managing league operations, maintaining financial responsibility, organizing events and fundraising efforts, and ensuring a safe, positive environment for every athlete who participates in the Lake Norman Giants.

Each board member brings unique experience, perspectives, and skills, but we share one common mission: to develop young athletes into confident leaders both on and off the field. Through teamwork, transparency, and a commitment to service, our board works to build a premier youth sports organization that emphasizes character, academic achievement, sportsmanship, and community pride.

Above all, the Lake Norman Giants Board of Directors exists to support the families and athletes who make our league special. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and help shape the next generation of leaders.

• Matt Marino
  President Officer
• Emily Isaacs
  Vice President Officer
• Kimberly Marino
  Treasurer Officer
• Ashley Johnson
  Secretary Officer
• Allen Buckner
  Football Director Director
• Michelle Porter
  Cheer Director Director
• Elaina
  Sponsorship & Marketing Director Director
• Jeremiah Johnson
  Member at Large At Large
• Rob Johnson
  Member at Large At Large
• Nate Keppler
  Member at Large At Large

This document establishes the governance framework for the Lake Norman Giants Executive Board. It defines how the Board is structured, how decisions are made, how votes are conducted, and how the organization operates day-to-day and throughout the season.

All board members, coaches, and volunteers are expected to understand and adhere to these procedures. This document supplements, and does not replace, applicable Pop Warner National and Regional bylaws.

The Executive Board consists of ten (10) positions organized into three tiers. Each tier carries different voting scope and organizational accountability.

• Tier 1 & 2 Simple Majority: 4 of 7 Tier 1 & 2 members. Required for expenditures $500–$2,000, coach approvals, and program-level policy changes.
• Tier 1 & 2 Supermajority: 6 of 7 Tier 1 & 2 members. Required for expenditures over $2,000, annual budget, bylaw amendments, officer removal, and league affiliation. Must be preceded by 7 days' written notice.
• Full Board Simple Majority: 6 of 10 full board members. Required for program schedules, coach selection, fundraisers, events, and community initiatives. Members at Large exercise full voting authority here.
• Abstentions are recorded but do not count as yes or no. Proxy voting is not permitted. Members with a conflict of interest must recuse themselves.

• Full Board Quorum (Operational & Community): 6 of 10 board members, including at least 3 Tier 1 or 2 members.
• Tier 1 & 2 Quorum (Financial & Structural): 4 of 7 Tier 1 & 2 members. Supermajority decisions require 6 of 7.
• Emergency Quorum: President plus any two (2) Directors. Emergency decisions must be ratified at the next regular meeting by the full board.
• If quorum is not met, the meeting may proceed for discussion only and must be rescheduled within 14 days. Remote attendance via video conference counts toward quorum.

• Regular Meetings: Minimum 5 days' notice. Agenda distributed at least 48 hours before each meeting.
• Emergency Meetings: Minimum 24 hours' notice; President or VP must approve.
• Annual General Meeting: Minimum 14 days' written notice with proposed agenda attached.
• Minutes distributed within 5 business days and become official upon approval at the following meeting. All votes are recorded by name.

• All expenditures require prior board approval at the thresholds defined above.
• Two signatures required on all checks or electronic transfers over $500 (Treasurer + President or VP).
• The Treasurer presents a financial report at every regular board meeting.
• A full budget must be adopted by board vote before the start of each season.
• The organization's books are open to any board member upon written request.
• An annual financial review or audit shall be conducted at the close of each fiscal year.
• No board member may authorize or approve their own expense reimbursement.

Adopted by the Lake Norman Giants Executive Board | 2025 Season