(As Revised through
Article I: NAME
Section 1. The objective of this League shall be to foster and promote mutual interest in competitive golf by and between golf clubs located in the Palm Beach area in the State of Florida.
Section 1.
The golf clubs forming the league are:
Eastpointe
Frenchman’s Reserve
Jonathan’s
Landing
Jupiter
Lost
Lake
Mariner
Sands
Mirasol
Tequesta
Turtle
Creek
BallenIsles
Bear Lakes
The Fountains
Ibis
- North
Ibis - South
Ironhorse
Section 2.
Other clubs may become member clubs upon 75% approval of the Board of Governors and fulfilling all the requirements, such as payment of annual dues, waiving green fees, acceptance of the By-Laws and any other requirements stipulated by the Board of Governors.
Section
1.
An annual contribution of $150.00 shall be paid by each member club which shall be deposited in a checking account in a bank agreed upon by the Board of Governors in the name of the North Shore Men’s Golf League. Replenishment of the League’s fund and any increase in member club dues shall be in the amounts and at such times as determined by the Board of Governors.
Section 2:
All disbursements shall be made by check and reported to the Board of Governors of Governors at their regular scheduled meetings.
Section 3.
Trophies may be purchased using the funds of the League, unless obtained from other sources.
Section 1.
There shall be a Board of Governors formed consisting of one or more individuals from each team. Every Governor must be a member of his team and of his host club, must not be a professional golfer or in the employment of the member club and must have complete authority to represent his club in all matters pertaining to the League.
Section 2.
Each Team shall have one vote on the Board of Governors and shall have the authority of transferring his vote to his team captain or anyone he authorizes to represent his member club, but in no event will the Team have more than one vote. In case of a tie vote, the President of the Board of Governors shall be empowered to cast one additional vote to break the tie.
Section 3.
The Board of Governors shall have the authority to reprimand, suspend, expel, or penalize a member club, its Governor or its team for neglect of duty, non performance, non-attendance to Board of Governors meetings or any other reason that prevents or impedes the successful operation of this League subject to 75% vote of the complete Board of Governors excluding the vote by the representative of the member club involved.
Section 4.
Team Captains shall be appointed by the Governor from his club membership to serve as long as the Governor deems advisable. They shall have the responsibility, under the direction of the Governor, to manage the team representing their member club. They shall serve as Hosts to all visiting Players. They shall have the right to accompany the Governor to all Board of Governors meetings and other League functions. They may represent the Governor at all regular or special Board of Governors meetings in the event of his absence.
Section 5.
The Officers of this League
shall be President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and Chief
Information Officer. However, two officers may be combined in one
individual upon the approval of the Board of Governors.
Section 6.
All officers must be Governors or Team Captains. Each year, officers for the subsequent year shall be elected by a majority vote at the last meeting of the year.
Section 1.
It shall be the duty of the President to act as Chairman at all regular and special Board of Governor meetings. He shall be empowered to select all committees including their Chairmen. He shall be empowered to create as many committees as he deems necessary to insure the smooth and successful operation of the League. He may be a member of these committees with the privilege of one vote. In the event of an Officer vacancy, it shall be the President’s responsibility to replace such vacancy for the balance of the unexpired year, with the approval of the Board of Governors.
Section 2.
It shall be the duty of the Vice President to assist the President in various duties and to perform the duties of the President in the event of President’s absence or disability.
Section 3.
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to take minutes of all Board of Governors meetings, take care of all correspondence and keep all League records.
Section 4.
It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all monies due the League from any and all sources. He shall deposit such monies as outlined in Article IV, Section 1. He shall be responsible for all disbursements of the League’s funds and shall keep an accurate record of all financial transactions. He shall report on the financial status of the League at all Board of Governors meetings and shall present an annual financial report at the first meeting of each new year and at such other times as shall be determined by the Board of Governors. All checks shall be signed by either the Treasurer or any current officer.
Section 5.
It shall be the duty of the non-officer Governors to assist the officers in every possible manner, to guide the general activities of the League to fulfill its objectives and to promote the interest in the League to the general public wherever possible.
Section 1.
The President and/or majority of the Board of Governors shall have the privilege of calling a meeting at any time they may deem necessary for the good and welfare of the League.
Section 2.
The annual meeting of the Board of Governors shall be scheduled in January of each year at a time and place designated by the Board of Governors.
Section 3.
For the purpose of transacting League business, a quorum for the Board of Governors meetings and the annual meeting shall consist of 51% or more of the Governors or their representatives in attendance.
Section 1.
Procedures for team competition shall be determined by the Board of Governors at their regular scheduled meeting no later than two months prior to the start of team competition. Procedures and method of play may be changed at any time by the Board of Governors with at least thirty (30) days’ notice.
Section 2.
A Rules Committee shall be appointed by the President to recommend to and interpret for the Board of Governors if necessary, all rules and regulations pertaining to all procedures for team competition. A Grievance Committee of league officers is established per the rules to adjudicate specific violation claims.
Section 3.
All clubs of this League must agree to waive all green fees for the visiting member club team and their alternates.
Section 1.
An annual League Invitational Event, in which all member clubs may participate, shall take place each year. The place, date, time of play, method of play and the type and number of prizes shall be determined by the Board of Governors.
Section 2.
A trophy shall be awarded to the winner of the League’s championship at the League Invitational Event and shall be retained by the winning member club for one year. The winning club shall be obligated to return the trophy no less than ten (10) days prior to the League Invitational for presentation to the new winner.
Section 3.
The holder of the trophy shall be responsible for its proper maintenance and safekeeping and for relinquishing it in the same condition as when it was presented except for natural wear and tear.
Section 1.
Amendments or deletions of the
By-Laws or Rules and Regulations shall be presented at a meeting of the Board
of Governors and referred to the applicable committee for recommendation to be
submitted for approval at the next regular meeting or at any special meeting
called for any purpose. The effective date of these By-Laws shall be
