Men’s Golf Association

Galveston Country Club

 

BYLAWS

 ARTICLE I

 

OFFICES

The principal administrative office shall be at the Galveston Country Club (GCC), 14228 Stewart Road, Galveston, Texas, 77554.  The Association may also office at such other places as determined by the Executive Committee of the Men’s Golf Association (MGA). 

ARTICLE II

MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS

An annual meeting of the members, commencing with the year 2008, shall be held in March the Saturday of the Annual Stockholders Weekend to elect officers and to transact such other business as may be brought before the membership.

Written notice of the annual meeting shall be mailed or e-mailed to each member at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting.

Those members in attendance shall constitute a quorum.

In the same manner, quarterly and called meetings may be held when and if necessary by the Executive Committee of the MGA.

A qualified member is an adult male, 21 years or older who is a member in good standing of the Galveston Country club and who’s dues in the Association are current. 

ARTICLE III

 

PURPOSE

 

Through the medium of golf;                 

To promote fellowship and goodwill.

To conduct tournaments and special events for the members of the Association

To stimulate greater participation and use of the facilities of the Galveston Country Club.

ARTICLE IV

 

DUES AND FINANCES

The annual dues for each member shall be $20.00 and is payable on or about March 1.  Dues collected shall be used to promote golf within Galveston Country Club. 

Dues changes, if and when necessary, shall be made by a majority vote of those in attendance at the annual meeting. 

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

The following officers (who will take office immediately following the Annual MGA Meeting) will compose the Association’s Executive Committee, and will be elected at the annual meeting:

            President

            President Elect/Secretary

            Treasurer

Their duties shall be:

President:

The President shall have overall responsibility for the success of the Men’s Golf Association and shall preside at all meetings.  He or his designee shall attend meetings of the Galveston Country Club Board of Directors and the Galveston Country Club Golf Committee.  The President may appoint additional members to the MGA Executive Committee at his discretion. 

The immediate Past President shall become an ex officio member of the Executive Committee for a period of one year.

President Elect/Secretary:

The President Elect shall serve as Secretary of the MGA and assist the President in all of his duties, act for the President in his absence, and chair the Social Committee for the Association.  He will also be responsible for all administration as directed by the Executive Committee to include keeping the membership roster and the taking of minutes at meetings. 

Treasurer:

The Treasure shall receive all funds for membership dues, tournament entry fees, and any other special events as may be scheduled by the Association.  He will handle all distributions, bank deposits, and other related activities with quarterly reports to the MGA Executive Committee and an annual report to the MGA membership in March. 

In the event of a vacancy or vacancies on the Executive Committee of the MGA during their term(s) of office, the President shall appoint a member in good standing. 

ARTICLE VI

 AUTHORITY

The Executive Committee shall meet at least quarterly and have the authority to expend the funds of the Association to promote golf, make and/or amend rules for the conduct of tournaments and social events in order to carry out the Association’s purpose and objectives.  Those officers present at any called or regular meeting of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum. 

ARTICLE VII

NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The annual elections will be held at the annual membership meeting in March. 

A nominating committee chairman, along with 2 ballot counters, will be appointed by the President at least one month prior to the March meeting. 

The nominating chairman shall appoint four (4) members in good standing to assist him in the fulfillment of his duties.  In addition, this committee will prepare the ballot with two names for each position open, other nominations may be made from the floor. 

The ballots shall be counted at the Annual Meeting and the winners shall be announced prior to adjournment.

ARTICLE VIII

AMMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS

These bylaws may be amended at any annual, regular or called meeting with a majority vote of those in attendance.