HORSE THIEF MENS’ GOLF CLUB (HTMGC)

HORSE THIEF MENS’ GOLF CLUB

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I NAME PAGE 2

ARTICLE II PURPOSE PAGE 2

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP PAGE 2

ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAGE 4

ARTICLE V OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES PAGE 5

ARTICLE VI AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS PAGE 6

Revised - August 1998

Revised July 2001 to reflect Board action changes:

Article IV, Section 1 (Board meeting August 3, 2000)

Article VI, Section 1 (Board meeting September 7, 2000)

Revised September 14, 2002

Article III, Sections 1,2,3,4,5, 7, 8,9,10,11, and 12

Article IV, Section 1,2 and 6

Article V , Section 2 and 4

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I NAME

The name of this organization shall be HORSE THIEF MEN’S GOLF CLUB (HTMGC).

ARTICLE II PURPOSE

First: To stimulate interest in golf at the Horse Thief Country Club by bringing together a group of men desirous of forming a golfing organization.

Second: To promote and foster among its members a closer bond and fraternity for their joint and mutual benefit, and to promote and conserve the best interest and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its

ancient and honorable tradition

Third: To enforce uniformity in the rules of the game by creating a representative authority.

Fourth: To maintain a uniform system of handicapping as set forth in the regulations of the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA).

Fifth: To afford a convenient and authoritative body to govern Men’s Club tournaments and activities wherever held.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

Section I. Five (5) types of membership are available in the Men’s Club none of which require membership in the Horse thief Country Club:

1. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: Available to all men 18 years of age or older.

2. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: Available to males 14 to 17 years of age who wish to establish an SCGA handicap.

3. SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP: Available to all men who wish to participate in Men’s Club social events but do not play golf.

4. Complimentary Membership: Available to a maximum of 2 representatives of “The Golf Course”to be choosen by the “ Golf Course Manager” from the following alternatives ; “The Golf Course Manager” himself, a member of “The Golf Course Managers” staff, the “Head Professional” or “ The Golf Course Superintendent”. These designated representatives are encouraged to attend Mens Club Board of Directors monthly meetings as well as the annual meeting.

NOTE: Complimentary members are not eligible to vote for the Board of Directors, compete for the Club Championship or President’s Cup, or participate in other activities that may be specified by the Board of Directors. All member other than Social are required to be members of the SCGA

5. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP: This membership may be conferred by the Board of Directors

upon those whom they feel have contributed to the advancement of golf and the Horse Thief Mens Golf Club. Such membership shall include benefits thaat accrue to a regular membership. The unanimus vote of the Board of Directors shall be required to approve such action.

Section 2. Memberships are individual and not transferable

Section 3. Membership confers no special privileges in connection with the golf course.

Section 4. Membership confers no voice in the operation of the golf course, clubhouse, or any facilities of the Country Club.

Section 5. Memberships in the Men’s Club are for one (1) calendar year only.

Section 6. The fiscal year of the Men’s Club shall be October 1 through September 30.

Section 7. If any member of the commits any act which reflects discredit or disrepute on The Mens Club or refuses or neglects to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors, that member shall be subject to suspension or expulsion after (ten [10] days written notice and the right to be heard) by a vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors at any regular meeting or special meeting called for such purpose.

Section 8. The annual meeting of the HTMGC shall be held on the Saturday that coincides with the CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP competition. The Board of Directors shall provide for the holding of such other meetings as may be deemed necessary or desirable, and they shall call special meetings upon written petition signed by not less than 10% of the membership.

Section 9. A legal quorum at any meeting shall be 10 % of the total membership, in person or by written proxy. Each active regular member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote.

Section 10. All membership fees and dues shall be established by the Board of Directors in such amounts as they deem to be adequate to operate and maintain the Club. Members shall be liable for dues until their membership is no longer valid.

ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of seven elected regular members in good standing of the HTMGC who shall exercise all powers of management of the Men’s Club not specifically excepted by the By-Laws. The Board of Directors shall also include the Manager of the golf course or a nominee of his choice who shall serve in an advisory and non-voting capacity . No more than two (2) employees of the Golf Course may serve in a voting capacity on the Board of Directors at any time.

Section 2. At least five (5) weeks prior to the annual meeting, the President shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of at least one (1) member of the board and three (3) regular members of the club. At least four (4) weeks prior to the annual meeting, this committee shall submit to the Board and post upon the Club bulletin board, a list of nominees to fill any vacancies for the term of office which begins on the day of the annual meeting. Other members in good standing may be nominated by petition signed by at least ten (10) members and submitted to the Board three (3) weeks prior to the annual meeting. At least two (2) weeks prior to the annual meeting, a list of all the candidates nominated shall be posted on the Club bulletin board.

Section 3. Voting shall be by written ballot only. Ballots will be numbered and mailed to all members two (2) weeks prior to the annual meeting. The returned ballots shall be counted the day before the annual meeting. The candidates receiving the most votes will fill the open positions on Board.

Section 4. The term of office for the elected Board members shall be for a period of two (2) years duration, with the required number of Board members being elected each year, thus providing an experienced Board at all times.

Section 5. The Board of Directors shall meet at such times and places as they may select, and a majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.

Section 6. In the case of a vacancy through death, resignation, disqualification, or other causes, if the vacated term has more than three (3) months left , the remaining directors shall select a successor to hold office for the unexpired term. The person selected for this position shall be the “1st runner-up from the last election”

ARTICLE V OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Section 1. Within ten days after the annual meeting and election, the new Board shall meet and elect officers.

Section 2. The officers shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Their duties shall be such as their title would indicate or as the board may assign to them respectively from time to time. The Board shall elect the officers by majority vote.

Section 3. The Board of Directors shall authorize and define the powers and duties of all committees. Chairmen of all committees shall be appointed by the President, and he shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee.

Section 4. The following committee chairmen and such other committee chairmen as the President shall deem necessary or advisable shall be appointed each year:

Tournament Chairman to arrange and schedule with Horse Thief Country Club Management all tournaments and conduct all intra and inter club competitions.

Membership/ Handicap Chairman to assure the maintenance of a current and accurate membership accounting for the purposes of the Club and the SCGAand to establish and maintain a fair and proper system of handicaps in accordance with the procedures set down by the SCGA, and to be the Club’s representative with the SCGA.

Social Chairman to encourage and arrange all social and entertainment features and events for special occasions.

ARTICLE VI AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS

Section 1. Any member in good standing may bring a request for change to the Constitution and By-Laws to the Board and such request will be voted on by the Board. If approved, it will be submitted to the general membership for vote. Additionally, any petition for changes signed by at least twenty percent (20%) of the membership, shall be submitted to the membership for vote. Approval will be by a majority of the votes cast.

Approved and adopted by:

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This ____ day of ______________ 2002