PORT LUDLOW MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION
BYLAWS
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ARTICLE 1
SECTION I The name of the organization shall be the Port Ludlow Men’s Golf Association (PLMGA or the Association), a non-profit organization.
SECTION II The purpose of the Association is the following: (1) To promote organized golf for male members of the Port Ludlow Golf Club by giving each member who joins the Association an opportunity to participate in organized play; (2) to provide golfing competitions designed to encompass all levels of handicaps; (3) to recognize the established rules of golf as set forth in the USGA Rules of Golf; and (4) to foster good fellowship among our members.
ARTICLE II
Authority and Limitations
SECTION I The Association is organized under and will operate in full compliance with the Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations of the Port Ludlow Golf Club.
ARTICLE III
Section I Membership shall be open to those men who are members of the Port Ludlow Golf Club. Therefore, there are no limitations for membership except as may be set forth in the Bylaws of the Port Ludlow Golf Club or as specified under Disciplinary Action in the Rules and Regulations for Administration and Events of the Port Ludlow Men’s Golf Association (hereafter referred to as Rules and Regulations).
ARTICLE IV
SECTION I The annual dues shall be set by the Board of Directors prior to the beginning of each play year.
SECTION II The play year established for the PLMGA is January 1 through December 31. The annual dues are payable prior to the first day of the New Year. Reduced fees are available for new members who join after June 30. They will pay 60 percent of the annual fee until August 30, after which they will pay 30 percent of the annual fee.
ARTICLE V
SECTION I The Board of Directors of the Association (the Board) will be comprised of the following Officers:
President
Vice President and Tournament Chairman (also referred to either Vice-President or
Tournament Chairman)
Secretary
Treasurer
Handicap Chairman
Social Chairman
Director (three)
SECTION II Any member in good standing may be elected or appointed to office. All terms of office shall start on the first day of the month following elections.
SECTION III Vacancies occurring in Board offices shall be filled by Presidential appointment with the approval of the Board. Should a vacancy occur in the President’s office, the Vice-President will fill the office. In making an appointment to the Vice-President’s office, the appointee’s familiarity with the duties of Tournament Chairman shall be a prime consideration. Appointees will complete the full term of the former incumbent’s term of office.
SECTION IV In the event that an Officer fails in his assigned duties or shows lack of interest in the Association by failure to attend Board meetings without cause, at the discretion of the Board, said person may be removed from office.
ARTICLE VI
SECTION I The Association is administered by the Board of Directors. Each Officer on the Board has defined duties which in total cover the full range of administrative needs of the Association. The Officers’ duties are set forth in Article IX of the Bylaws.
SECTION II The Officers’ shall be responsible to enforce the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations as currently written and adopted. If the Officers’ desire to change these documents, the revisions must be submitted to the membership for adoption.
ARTICLE VII
SECTION I An annual meeting of the membership shall be held no later than early November. The prime purpose of this meeting is to elect Officers’ for the upcoming year. In addition, proposed changes in the Association’s Bylaws, will be voted upon. A majority vote of fifty-one percent of the membership is required for the resolution to pass. The third purpose of the meeting is the presentation of awards.
SECTION II Other meetings of the membership may be called at any time at the discretion of the President or the Board.
SECTION III Members shall be notified at least two weeks in advance of any general meeting, with a proper notice including an agenda for the meeting.
SECTION IV The President shall schedule a Board meeting at least every second month to conduct the regular business of the Association. The President should provide five days notice for the meeting unless unusual circumstances dictate otherwise.
ARTICLE VIII
SECTION I The expiration of the term of any elected office requires an election by the membership. Any elected position with an expiring term (except President) will be open to anyone agreeing to serve in that position. There is one additional requirement for the office of President. A candidate for President must have served on the Board during the present or previous year.
SECTION II A chart will be posted in the clubhouse at least one month before the election. Anyone interested in serving in an available position will sign on the chart. Those signing will be put on the ballot for the election to be held at the annual meeting. Provision will be made for absentee vote.
SECTION III If no member steps forward for a position(s) by one week before election, the Board will poll qualified members for submission of their names.
SECTION IV Terms of office for the Board of Directors are as follows:
1. President
a. The President’s term of office is one year.
b. If no qualified member is brought forward by the election date, the
President shall serve another term.
c. If no one steps forward or is brought forward by one week before
election the following year, the requirement for serving on the Board
during the present or previous year will be removed for that election in
order to present a candidate(s).
2. Vice-President and Tournament Chairman
a. The term of office is one year.
3. Secretary
a. The Secretary’s term of office is one year.
4. Treasurer
a. The Treasurer’s term of office is two years.
5. Handicap Chairman
a. The Handicap Chairman’s term of office is one year.
6. Social Chairman
a. The Social Chairman’s term of office is one year.
7. Director’s Chair
a. There are three Directors. Two of the chairs will be filled by the immediate
past presidents serving two-year terms. The Third Director will be elected
from the members at large each year.
ARTICLE IX
a. President. The President shall preside over all Association meetings and be responsible for all business. He shall act as principal liaison between the Association and the Management of the Port Ludlow Golf Club. He shall appoint any committees necessary, and may act as chairperson over all committees. He shall ensure the financial and administrative integrity of the Association.
b. Vice President and Tournament Chairman (also referred to as either Vice President or Tournament Chairman). In the President’s absence, the Vice President shall preside at all meetings and perform the duties of the President. And, he shall perform other duties as assigned by the President. In his capacity as Tournament Chairman, he develops the tournament schedule for the year and coordinates with others as described in Appendix A. He coordinates and supervises Men’s’ Day play and other special golfing events. He develops the pairings for the Association’s tournaments, receives and checks scorecards, and determines the prize distributions based on the number of participants. He coordinates all golfing events with the PLGC management. And, he administers all golfing awards programs. He shall appoint a member or members (limit of three) to assist him in his duties as Tournament Chairman, in order to cover possible absences during the tournament year.
c. Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all Board and general meetings and shall record and publish the minutes of those meetings to the Board members. He shall provide and distribute correspondence relating to the Association as required, including press releases. He will publish the annual tournament schedule in conjunction with the Tournament Chairman, and the annual roster in conjunction with the Treasurer. It is the Secretary’s responsibility to publish the Association’s Bylaws and this document to all members. He shall record and maintain appropriate files on significant events to facilitate preservation of the historical development of the organization and those who participated. He may appoint one member to assist him in his duties.
d. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall receive all monies and pay all bills owed by the Association. He shall record all receipts and disbursements as they occur in an appropriate ledger and shall maintain and deposit all funds in a checking account. He shall reconcile and retain bank statements and financial reports. He maintains a complete membership roster in conjunction with the Secretary and Handicap Chairman, and performs various other duties as required by the office. The Treasurer reports at all Board meetings on the financial condition of the Association. The Treasurer’s records shall be retained for five years.
e. Handicap Chairman. The Handicap Chairman shall be responsible for assuring all competitors have current handicaps. He will establish liaison with appropriate personnel of the PNGA. He will maintain the handicap records provided by the PNGA to assure proper parings, recording of scores, and analysis of tournament results. He will comply
with the requirements of the PNGA for the timely submission of scores and the processing of new members. He will post all PNGA and USGA releases of pertinence to the membership. He will instruct as necessary in the proper manner to record completed rounds. And, he will coordinate with the Treasurer for the deletion of members failing to renew memberships, and in the addition of new members. He may appoint one member to assist him in his duties.
f. Social Chairman. The Social Chairman will, in coordination with the Treasurer and the Tournament Chairman, take appropriate action to ensure the availability of refreshments during Association events. He will make necessary arrangements for lunch or dinner when required, including the selection of fare, accounting for the number expected to attend, setting up of a head table if required, and other necessary details. He will assist in events that require special hospitality provisions, such as home and home play. And, he will report to the President on all arrangements for the annual banquet and other events. He may appoint one member to assist him in his duties.
g. Directors. The Directors shall participate in all scheduled meetings and chair or serve
on committees as requested by the President. The Directors shall provide counsel to the
President, and will vote on the establishment of new programs or the deletion of old
programs. And, they will vote on the new disbursement of Association funds or the
cancellation of established disbursements. In general, they should cast their vote on all
matters put before the Board for vote.
ARTICLE X
SECTION I No member of the Association shall receive any compensation for services rendered to the PLMGA.
SECTION II The President, Vice-President and Treasurer are authorized to sign checks.
SECTION III The accounting year shall coincide with the activity year, January 1 through December 31.
SECTION IV An annual review of the Treasurer’s records shall be made by a committee appointed by the President. The review shall be made prior to the last Board meeting of the year. The Treasurer shall report at that meeting on the audited financial condition of the Association. The President shall review and verify the Treasurer’s accounts at least every second month.
ARTICLE XI
Amendments to this document may be recommended by written proposal from any member of the Association. Proposals must be submitted to the Board. The Board will consider the merits of the proposal and take proper action. If approved, the proposal shall be a subject on the agenda of a meeting of the general membership. A majority vote of fifty-one percent of the membership is required for the resolution to pass. If the Board does not approve the recommendation, the member submitting same shall be notified of the reasons for the decision.
ARTICLE XII
SECTION I The Rules and Regulations will be administered by the Board of Directors. Recommendations for changes to the Rules and Regulations may be submitted to the Board in writing for consideration. The Board will consider the merits of the proposal and take proper action. Six members of the Board must be present to form a quorum. The majority vote of the Board is required for a resolution to pass. Any changes will be posted on the bulletin board and general meetings.
ARTICLE XIII
Adoption
SECTION 1 A majority approval vote of the membership at a general meeting will be required
for the adoption of these Bylaws
Revised 3/04