Golf Hammock Men’s Golf Association

Constitution & By-Laws  -  Amended January 2008, 2011

 

 

 

Article 1.    The name of the ORGANIZATION shall be “GOLF HAMMOCK MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION” (GHMGA)

 

Article 2.    The purpose of the ASSOCIATION shall be to promote interest in golf and good fellowship by sponsoring golf and social events for adult male members of GHMGA.

 

Article 3.    Membership in the ASSOCIATION shall be composed of the adult male golf  players of Golf Hammock Golf and Country Club, who pay a fee of $35.00 or an amount determined by the Board of Directors, payable annually on December 1st or within (30) days thereafter. Members who’s dues are not paid by Jan. 1st will become non-members and unable to participate in association activities. New members accepted during the months of November and December shall be considered paid in full for the following year. The fiscal year is January to December.

 

Article 4.    The Governing Board of the ASSOCIATION shall be composed of Seven (7) Directors, each serving two year periods. (4) Four elected during even years and, (3) Three elected during odd years, (as explained in the original by laws of 1984), each of whom shall be elected by a simple majority of members present at the annual meeting. Voting may be by secret ballot. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee to provide the slate of candidates. The Committee’s work must be completed and the slate of candidates posted alongside the Notice of the Annual Meeting two (2) weeks prior to the Second Tuesday in December. Additional nominations may be made from the floor.

 

Article 5.    The annual meeting and elections shall be held on the Second Tuesday of December. Other regular meetings shall be held in March and October. Additional meetings may be called by the President, with proper notification given to the membership by mail or by notice on the Club’s bulletin board thirty (30) days prior to said meeting.

 

Article 6.    The Officers of the ASSOCIATION shall be selected by and from the Directors elected

by the Membership: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. All meetings of the general membership and the Board of Directors shall be conducted as per Robert’s Rules of Order.

 

Article 7.    The CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS may be amended at any general meeting or as directed by a 2/3 majority of members present thereat, provided that the membership shall have been given notice by mail or posting on the Club’s bulletin board thirty (30) days prior to said meting.

 

Article 8.    ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

 

            To participate in the Activities of the ASSOCIATION, one must be a member in good standing or the invited in-house guest of a member in good standing.

 

The President shall appoint for approval, from the Board of Directors, the following standing committees:

                                       Golf Tournaments

                                       Handicap

                                       Rules

                                       Hospitality

 

and other committees as the Board deems necessary. All golf play shall be under U.S.G.A. AND LOCAL CLUB RULES. Play under these rules will be the only scores allowed to establish a handicap.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

            GHMGA. plays each Tuesday and Thursday. In addition, several special events are scheduled each year. Tuesday’s teams are formed by random (Computer) draw. Thursday’s teams may be formed by participants.

 

            PLEASE pay $3.00 prize fund fee 30 minutes before your tee time.

            Tuesday’s teams are drawn by Friday noon - After 1:00 P.M. alternates will be provided for.

            Thursday’s teams are drawn by Sunday noon -  After 1:00 P.M. alternates will be provided for.

 

            ONCE TEAMS ARE POSTED  PLAYERS ARE OBLIGATED FOR $3.00 PLAYING FEE> NO EXCUSES !!!!       NO EXCEPTIONS !!!!

 

            Guests playing in any ASSOCIATION EVENT using GHMGA monies must pay 1 1/2 entry fee ( i.e. $ 8.00 entry fee, guest pays $12.00)

 

            Any player’s name drawn to complete a (4-some) or a (2-some) will share that team’s prize money. No player may receive two prizes, Drawn player receives the higher prize money.

 

PROCEDURE FOR BREAKING FIRST PLACE TIES :

                                      Step #1     Medal score for last nine holes (tied)

                                      Step #2     Medal score for last six holes (tied)

                                      Step #3     Medal score for last three holes (tied)

                                      Step #4     Match cards from 18th. back thru 1st. until tie is broken.

 

ALL PRIZES ARE CREDITED TO YOUR GOLF HAMMOCK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB ACCOUNT