Stonebridge Ranch Country Club - The Hills Course

Men’s Golf Association

Constitution and By-Laws

 

Article I - Name

 

The name of this organization shall be The Hills Course at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club, Men’s Golf Association (MGA).

 

Article II – Objectives

 

1.      To promote interest in and improvement of golf among all members of the MGA.

 

2.      To increase participation in all men’s golf tournaments at The Hills Course at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club.

 

Article III – Membership

 

1.      Membership is open to any dues paying full Hills or Dual member of The Hills Course at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club.

 

2.      Membership dues will be set annually by the MGA board.  Dues will be billed as part of the regular Stonebridge Ranch Country Club monthly bill.   

 

Article IV – Officers

 

1.      The board of this association shall consist of (9) Nine elected officers, a Golf professional and the Head Golf Professional.  All members of the board shall serve without compensation.

 

2.      Duties of the Board shall be to manage and control the affairs of the MGA.

 

Article V – Duties of the Officers

 

1.      The President shall preside at all meetings of the association, shall call all special meetings and direct all activities of the association.   He will participate in concert with The Stonebridge Ranch Country Club management to insure cooperative understanding in all MGA events and the promotion of golf at the Hills Course at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. He will also co-manage the legacy funds.

 

2.      The Vice President will perform as directed by the President.  He will fill in when necessary in the absence of the President.  He is also responsible for compiling a list of nominees to fill annual Board vacancies. He will be responsible for food and beverages.

 

3.      The Secretary will record the minutes of all MGA meetings.  Additionally, as Secretary he will write all letters, invitations and thank you notes as deemed appropriate. 

 

4.      The Treasurer will review the tournament budgets and annual budget and meet monthly with the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club accounting department to verify the accuracy of the MGA ledger. He will co manage the legacy fund.  

 

5.      The Tournament Chairman in conjunction with the remaining Board members shall be responsible for recommending tournament dates, type of competition, tee markers and other matters related to MGA golf events.  He shall work closely with the Head Professional in these matters.  Additionally, he will be responsible to insure all individuals participating in a MGA event have an established handicap as outlined in the General Rules and are in good standing.

 

6.      At large member will be responsible to represent the MGA at the handicap meetings, manage the membership drives and act as the asst treasurer.

 

7.      At large member will be responsible for the web development, MGA points, and Stonebridge cup.

 

8.      At large member will be responsible to represent the MGA at the Hills Golf committee meetings, Work with board on newsletters, BB’s and postings.

 

9.      SMGA member-represents senior golf members and acts as the rules guy. 

 

Article VI – Vacancies/Attendance

 

1.      A vacancy in any position shall be filled by appointment by the MGA Board.  The appointment shall last for the balance of the vacant term. If determined by board vacancies may not be filled and duties assigned to another officer.

 

2.      Attendance at Board meetings is critical.  Excessive misses may constitute a vacancy by majority vote of the MGA board.

 

Article VII – Meetings

 

1.      One general membership meeting will be held immediately preceding the first tournament of the year.  Other general meetings will be called as deemed necessary by the Board.

 

2.      Regular Board meetings will be held at 6:00 pm based on a predetermined schedule. Other Board meetings will be called as deemed necessary.

 

Article VIII – Elections/Tenure

 

1.      Election of vacant officer positions will require a vote of the general membership based on candidates who are nominated.   The new members shall take effect at the next scheduled MGA Board meeting.

 

2.      Officer tenure is a three-year term.

 

3.      The President position will be filled by the past years Vice President. All others officer duties will be decided by a majority vote of the MGA board.

 

4.      The Past President will be included in all MGA board meetings. . 

 

Article IX – General Rules

 

1.      To play in any MGA event, Hills Course members must be MGA members in good standing.

 

2.      New members must play a minimum of five rounds at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club to create a temporary handicap prior to playing in a MGA event.  The necessity of a temporary handicap will be waived if the new member has an established, verifiable USGA handicap.

 

3.      Handicaps will be posted in accordance with the decisions of the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club Handicap Committee.

 

4.      Except where otherwise specified, rules of the USGA will govern.

 

5.      The MGA tournaments will have an entry deadline.  Members that withdraw from an event after the entry deadline will forfeit their entry fee for that event.

 

6.      Tournament Handicaps will be established by the recommendations of the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club Handicap Committee.

 

Article X – Amendments

 

1.      The by-laws may be amended at any regular or special meeting by simple majority vote of the members present.