THE GOLF ASSOCIATION at CEDAR CREEK
CONSTITUTION & BY LAWS
ARTICLE I
NAME and PURPOSE
Section 1. The name of the organization shall be the Golf Association at Cedar Creek (GACC). The GACC derives its identity from the local golfing community and is affiliated with the Cedar Creek Golf Club.
Section 2. The primary purpose of the GACC is to arrange and conduct friendly competition golf activities, promote good fellowship, and undertake such other activities as may be appropriate to further camaraderie and socialization between and among its members as well as other golf associations.
Section 3. A secondary purpose of the GACC shall be to participate in functions that may enhance community relations and support charitable activities as may be agreed upon by the membership of the association.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership in the GACC shall be open to all golfers. Junior Golfers of High School age may be a member with free membership. Once established, uninterrupted annual dues renewal is the only requirement for membership retention.
Section 2. Membership in the GACC shall entitle a member to participate in all GACC events and representation in determination of the use of the association’s resources.
ARTICLE III
ORGANIZATION and MEETINGS
Section 1. The GACC shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Tournament Director(s) each of whose duties shall be in conformance with traditional functions performed by these officers. In the event a vacancy occurs the President, with concurrence of the Board, shall appoint a member of the GACC to the vacant position. In the event the President is unable to complete his term the Vice President shall succeed him and will appoint a member of the GACC as Vice President.
Section 2. The Board of Directors may from time to time appoint advisors to assist in the conduct of affairs of the association. The Board may also establish standing or ad hoc committees to arrange and promote golf-related activities or for other specific purposes of the association.
Section 3. The Board of Directors will meet twice during the operational year with the general membership to transact such business as may be appropriate for the conduct of affairs of the association. Every attempt will be made to combine a social event with the general membership meetings. The Board of Directors may meet in executive session at the call of the President or by no less than two other members of the Board with a minimum of three days notice, to prepare for business for presentation to the membership.
Section 4. The operational year will commence on January 1 of each year and end on December 31 of each year with annual dues (Article II) to be remitted at that time.
Section 5. A vote for the proper election of officers will be held in the 4th quarter of every operational year. The vote may be conducted in person at a regular meeting of the membership or via an electronic/online format. Officers may be re-elected and succeed themselves. New officers to be installed on January 1st and each January 1st thereafter for one-year terms. Should circumstances dictate the existing board may appoint a new board member for a period of time necessary to hold a new election for any vacated board positions.
Section 6. The members present at any regular meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Section 7. Communication regarding any regularly scheduled or annual meeting including agendas for same as well as tournament activities and all other matters relevant to the GACC between and among the Board of Directors and members shall be via email together with posted announcements on the bulletin board at the club.
Section 8. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all meetings of the GACC.
ARTICLE IV
DOCUMENT AMENDMENT
The Constitution and By-Laws of the GACC may be amended by a majority vote of those present at a regular meeting provided notice of the proposed amendment is submitted to the membership not less than 30 days in advance of the meeting. The call of the meeting shall include the proposed amendment to the Constitution or By-Laws.
ARTICLE V
DISSOLUTION
Dissolution of the GACC may occur with not less than 30 days prior notice and approval by a majority of members present at a meeting called for that purpose. All outstanding bills will be paid, and the remaining money will be donated to the Cedar Creek Golf Course.
NAME and PURPOSE
Section 1. The name of the organization shall be the Golf Association at Cedar Creek (GACC). The GACC derives its identity from the local golfing community and is affiliated with the Cedar Creek Golf Club.
Section 2. The primary purpose of the GACC is to arrange and conduct friendly competition golf activities, promote good fellowship, and undertake such other activities as may be appropriate to further camaraderie and socialization between and among its members as well as other golf associations.
Section 3. A secondary purpose of the GACC shall be to participate in functions that may enhance community relations and support charitable activities as may be agreed upon by the membership of the association.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership in the GACC shall be open to all golfers. Junior Golfers of High School age may be a member with free membership. Once established, uninterrupted annual dues renewal is the only requirement for membership retention.
Section 2. Membership in the GACC shall entitle a member to participate in all GACC events and representation in determination of the use of the association’s resources.
ARTICLE III
ORGANIZATION and MEETINGS
Section 1. The GACC shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Tournament Director(s) each of whose duties shall be in conformance with traditional functions performed by these officers. In the event a vacancy occurs the President, with concurrence of the Board, shall appoint a member of the GACC to the vacant position. In the event the President is unable to complete his term the Vice President shall succeed him and will appoint a member of the GACC as Vice President.
Section 2. The Board of Directors may from time to time appoint advisors to assist in the conduct of affairs of the association. The Board may also establish standing or ad hoc committees to arrange and promote golf-related activities or for other specific purposes of the association.
Section 3. The Board of Directors will meet twice during the operational year with the general membership to transact such business as may be appropriate for the conduct of affairs of the association. Every attempt will be made to combine a social event with the general membership meetings. The Board of Directors may meet in executive session at the call of the President or by no less than two other members of the Board with a minimum of three days notice, to prepare for business for presentation to the membership.
Section 4. The operational year will commence on January 1 of each year and end on December 31 of each year with annual dues (Article II) to be remitted at that time.
Section 5. A vote for the proper election of officers will be held in the 4th quarter of every operational year. The vote may be conducted in person at a regular meeting of the membership or via an electronic/online format. Officers may be re-elected and succeed themselves. New officers to be installed on January 1st and each January 1st thereafter for one-year terms. Should circumstances dictate the existing board may appoint a new board member for a period of time necessary to hold a new election for any vacated board positions.
Section 6. The members present at any regular meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Section 7. Communication regarding any regularly scheduled or annual meeting including agendas for same as well as tournament activities and all other matters relevant to the GACC between and among the Board of Directors and members shall be via email together with posted announcements on the bulletin board at the club.
Section 8. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all meetings of the GACC.
ARTICLE IV
DOCUMENT AMENDMENT
The Constitution and By-Laws of the GACC may be amended by a majority vote of those present at a regular meeting provided notice of the proposed amendment is submitted to the membership not less than 30 days in advance of the meeting. The call of the meeting shall include the proposed amendment to the Constitution or By-Laws.
ARTICLE V
DISSOLUTION
Dissolution of the GACC may occur with not less than 30 days prior notice and approval by a majority of members present at a meeting called for that purpose. All outstanding bills will be paid, and the remaining money will be donated to the Cedar Creek Golf Course.
