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CONSTITUTION

GLENLAKES LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Glenlakes Ladies Golf Association (GLGA).

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

The Association is formed and exists:

(1) To promote better golf.

(2) To bring into closer relationship the members of the association.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP, DUES & HANDICAP

MEMBERSHIPS:

Members of the GLGA shall be limited to dues paying women in good standing.  GLGA members may present names of proposed new members to the association at the meetings or perspective new members may submit a completed application and their dues to the Treasurer at any time during the year.  The Ladies Golf Association will introduce these new members at association meetings.

Acceptance to membership shall bind all members to uphold all provisions of the Constitution, By-Laws and other rules of the Association, and to accept and enforce any decisions of the Executive Committee.

DUES:

The GLGA year begins January 1^st and ends December 31^st.  Membership dues for the new year are to be paid by December 31^st.  Refer to Addendum III of the By-Laws for current fees and penalties. Any new GLGA member joining and paying annual dues during the fourth quarter will be considered paid in full for the following year. There will be no other exceptions.

HANDICAPS:

All members are required to have a handicap to participate in GLGA sponsored or co-sponsored events.  To establish a handicap, new members see GLGA "Rules and Regulations".

Winter visitors should present a current USGA handicap card from their home course.  See “Rules and Regulations” for the specific rules set forth in establishing that handicap and participation requirements.

Handicap fees are to be paid in the Pro Shop.  Winter visitors who stay three (3) months or less will pay a pro-rated handicap fee. The various fees will be determined by the Pro Shop each year.

ARTICLE IV - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

There must be four (4) Quarterly Meetings: January, April, July, and October.   These meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each quarter unless specified differently by the President.  A meeting shall be held the first Wednesday of December for the purpose of election of officers for the next year.

The President may call an unscheduled meeting by notifying the general membership two (2) weeks prior to the meeting date. The date of this meeting may be satisfied by posting notice on the GLGA Bulletin Board in the Ladies Locker Room. 

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

Election of officers is set forth in Addendum I of the By-Laws.

Officers of the Association consist of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Their duties are set forth in Addendum II of the By-Laws.

The President shall serve a one (1) year term and the following year she will serve as Advisor to the Executive Board.                                                    

The Vice President shall serve a (1) one year term.  The following year she will assume the office of the President.

The Secretary may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms in that capacity.

The Treasurer may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms in that capacity.

ARTICLE VI - EXECUTIVE BOARD - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Board shall consist of the officers of the Association and the immediate past president. The Executive Board must meet prior to the first quarterly meeting to discuss special tournaments, policies and any issues affecting the GLGA.

ARTICLE VII - LIST OF OTHER COMMITTEES

Other committees and chairpersons to be selected and formed each year include, but are not limited to, the following:

Handicap, Historian/Publicity, Interclub, Play-Day, Rules & By-Laws, Social/Sunshine, Team Play, Home & Home, Audit, Nominating, Special Tournaments and any other committee deemed necessary by the Executive Board.

These committees and chairperson responsibilities can be found in the By-Laws, Addendum IV.

ARTICLE VIII - AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS

Refer to the By-Laws, Addendum VI for any special awards or recognitions.

ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS

The Constitution may be amended, altered or repealed at any meeting of the Association by majority of the members present and voting.  Notice shall be given to members by posting proposed changes thirty (30) days prior to voting.

Revised 10/12/04 & 4/2/08