ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of the organization shall be Golden Boys of Pebble Creek Club.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization is to provide a vehicle for senior members of Pebble Creek Club to participate in special weekly tournaments, interclub tournaments and social activities.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section III.1--MEMBERSHIP.
Any male member of Pebble Creek Club, age 55 and over and in good standing is eligible to
become a member of the Golden Boys of Pebble Creek Club.
Section III.2--DUES. Annual dues shall be for the fiscal year of April
1st through March 31st. The amount shall be recommended by the Board and approved by the
Membership at the annual meeting in March of each year.
Section III.3--SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP. A member of the Golden Boys
organization who is physically and permanently unable to participate fully in
golf activities, may elect to become a "Social Member." Social members will be
eligible to participate in any social event sponsored by the Golden Boys
organization. Social members will continue to pay annuial dues, but not be
required to maintain membership in Pebble Creek Country Club. Additionally,
social members shall not be counted when determining a quorum at meetings and
will be ineligible to vote.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS, QUORUMS & VOTES, AND AGENDA
Section IV.1--ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Annual meetings shall be held in March, at a time and place determined by the Board, with
a minimum of two weeks notice given to the membership.
Section IV.2--SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings may be called by action
of the Board or upon written request of ten or more members. At least two weeks advance
notice of a special meeting including its purpose, must be given to the membership.
Section IV.3--QUORUMS & VOTES. For the purpose of amending these
Bylaws, a quorum of 51% of the membership and approval by 2/3 of the votes cast is
required. For other routine business (after due notice has been given), a quorum shall
consist of those members in attendance, and approval by a simple majority of votes cast is
required.
Section IV.4--AGENDA. The order of business at all meetings shall be:
(1) Reading and approval of minutes of the previous meeting.
(2) Treasurer's report.
(3) Tournament Committee’s report.
(4) Special Committee reports (if any).
(5) Old business.
(6) New business.
(7) Adjournment.
ARTICLE V
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section V.1--COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD.
The Executive Board shall consist of at least six members, with two nominees being elected
each year for a three-year term. Any Golden Boy serving on the Pebble Creek Club Board of
Governors shall, during his term on the Board of Governors, also serve on the Executive
Board.
Section V.2--NOMINATION AND ELECTION. During October of each year the
Board, serving as Nominating Committee, shall nominate two candidates for each of the two
Board members whose terms will expire in December. A ballot listing the four candidates,
and showing the two Board members whose terms are expiring, shall be distributed to all
members with voting instructions and a return date no later than November 30. The two
candidates receiving the most votes shall be declared elected for three-year terms.
Section V.3--VACANCIES OF BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. Should a Board
member of Officer resign, or become unable to function, the remaining Board members may
declare the position vacant, and elect a replacement. Vacant positions shall be filled by
majority vote of the remaining Board members to fulfill the balance of the retiring
member’s term.
Section V.4--ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING. An organizational meeting of
the new Board shall be held in December. The order of business will be election of the
President, following which the newly elected President shall chair the remainder of the
meeting for election and/or appointment of the other officers and Committee chairmen. A
quorum for this meeting shall be at least five members of the Board that will serve for
the following year.
Section V.5--ROUTINE BOARD MEETINGS. The Executive Board shall hold
meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the organization. Routine Board meetings
may be called by the President, the Vice President (in the absence of the President), or
at the request of two or more Board members. A quorum for routine Board meetings shall be
a simple majority.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES
Section VI.1--OFFICERS. The
Officers of Golden Boys of Pebble Creek shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary,
and Treasurer.
Section VI.2--PRESIDENT. The President shall preside at all meetings of
the organization and of the Executive Board, and shall have general supervision over the
affairs of the organization.
Section.VI.3-- VICE PRESIDENT. The Vice President shall, in the absence
of the President, or at the request of the President, perform all duties of the President.
Section VI.4--SECRETARY. Duties of the Secretary shall include the
following:
(1) Keep the minutes of all meetings.
(2) Maintain a complete roster of the membership.
(3) Maintain a current record of rules of the organization as they may be enacted
and/or modified by the Board.
(4) Prepare and distribute ballots for the annual election of candidates to the
Board.
SECTION VI.5--TREASURER. Duties of the Treasurer shall include the
following:
(1) Maintain a two signature (Treasurer and another Board member) checking account
in a bank designated by the Board.
(2) Collect and disburse Golden Boys funds (only for the benefit of the membership)
as directed by the Board.
(3) Keep accurate detailed records of receipts and expenditures.
(4) Prepare and distribute to all members annually, a notice of the amount and due
date for annual dues.
(5) Upon collection of dues payment for new members, provide all necessary
information to the Secretary for maintenance of the membership roster.
(6) Prepare financial reports for general membership meetings, and for Board
meetings as required by the Board.
ARTICLE VII
COMMITTEES
Section VII.1--STANDING COMMITTEES.
Standing Committee Chairmen shall be appointed by the President for the Tournament and
Publicity Committees. Committee Chairmen may solicit additional members to serve on their
Committees. Committee Chairmen shall serve until replacements are appointed by the
President, and if they are not Board members, may attend Board meetings in a non-voting
capacity, at the pleasure of the President.
Section VII.2--TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE. The Tournament Committee shall
coordinate weekly tournaments, interclub tournaments, associate bus trips and annual
championship tournaments. Monthly Captains will be appointed by the Chairman, who will
distribute to them a listing of members handicaps, copies of the Golden Boys rules and
tournament formats as approved by the Board. Monthly Captains will follow the rules and
formats in conducting weekly events.
Section VII.3--PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. The Publicity Committee shall
telephone the results of weekly and championship tournaments to the Greenville news sports
desk. Publication of Golden Boys activities in the Pebble Creek Club newsletter is also
the responsibility of this committee.
Section VII.4--SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Special Committees as deemed necessary
by the Board shall be appointed by the President to serve for a term required to
accomplish their purpose (not to exceed the term of the President, unless re-appointed by
the new President).
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS.
These Bylaws may be amended at an annual or special meeting of the membership, at which a quorum of 51% is present and 2/3 of the votes cast are for the adoption of any proposed changes.
This version of the Bylaws of the Golden Boys of Pebble Creek Club was approved as replacement of the original Bylaws at a special membership meeting on the 26th day of June 1991, and further amended at the Annual Meeting March 15, 1996, and the Annual Meeting, March 7, 2001.