BYLAWS
GOLDEN BOYS OF PEBBLE CREEK
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 set by the Board and announced by the Treasurer to the
Membership prior to the annual meeting in March of each year.
Section III.3--SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP.
A member, former member (or widow of a former member) of the Golden Boys who is
physically and permanently unable to participate 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
. Social members will continue to pay annual dues at a reduced
rate determined by the Board, but will 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)
(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 or 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 current record of rules of the organization as they may be
enacted and/or modified by the Board.
(3) 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 membership dues and ACE Club dues.
(5) Maintain a complete roster of the membership.
(6) Prepare monthly financial reports and annual calendar year financial
reports.
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 submit results of weekly and championship
tournaments to the Greenville News. Maintenance of the Golden Boys Web Site and
updating of the annual Golden Boys Directory are also the responsibilities 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.
Note: 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