Article I - Name
The name of organization shall be
the Bridgton Highlands Ladies’ Golf Association
Article II - Object
-Object shall be to promote, regulate,
develop, and conduct amateur golf activities
of members.
-To promote and hold such social
and recreational activities as desired by group
-To cooperate and comply with the general
rules and regulations of the management
-To establish and maintain standard
handicaps for all members.
-To promote membership in MSGA
Article III - Members
Any woman who wishes to belong to
BHLGA shall be eligible for membership
by payment of the Associations membership
fee.
Members may bring guests for Wed.
Member Play Tournaments. Green fees and entry
fees must be paid. An established handicap must be presented in order to participate in any prize money. (NO higher than 46)
**Guests may not compete in major club tournaments.
Article IV - Dues
The annual dues shall be set by the
Executive Board prior to the opening of the
golfing season.
Article V - Officers
Shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
No officer shall serve more than two consecutive years in same office; except as
agreed upon by vote of the membership.
Article VI - Duties of Officers
President shall
-Preside at meetings
-Have general supervision of group
-Appoint committee chairperson of group
-Appoint the chairperson necessary to carry out
functions of group
-Appoint chairman of nominating committee
Vice President shall
-Perform all duties of President in her absence
-Perform such other duties as President may assign
Treasurer shall
-Receive all monies, write all checks, and keep a record of membership
-Leave a balance of $20 to carry over yearly
Secretary shall
-Record all meetings and reports of committees
-Handle all correspondence
Article VII- Duties of Committees Chairs
Tournament Chair
-Responsible for the weekly tournaments
-Appoint a committee to assist her in scheduling
-Arrange for hostesses to collect fees for tournies
-Organize days activities through hostess
-Record winners and entry money given for CHITS
Handicap Chair shall
-Assist members in posting scores
-Assist new members in establishing one
Invitational Chair
-Coordinate any home course invitational tourneys
-Make knowledge of out of town tourneys
Hospitality Chair
-Arrange for closing luncheon
-Set agenda for closing meeting w/ president
-Coordinate awards & chairs will select the prizes
Ringer Board Chair
-Keep records of hole by hole improvements of each member and post results in booklet
Select prizes to be awarded for winner at end of year
Birdie Tree Chair
-Keep record of all birdies made on any day
-Select prizes to given at end of year
Par Board Chair
-Keep a record of pars made on Ladies Days
-Select prizes for end of the year
Publicity Chair
Shall handle all publicity of group
**Other chairs shall be appointed as necessary
Executive Board
Consists of officers and committee chairs
Meets at call of President
Presents to members info,
rules, or changes voted upon by Ex. Board.
Fills vacancies in elective offices
Nominations & Elections
Consist of three members
Established at least 3 weeks before fall mtg.
Chair appointed by president
Nominating committee shall present proposed
slate of officers (may be accepted from floor)
election shall be at fall meeting and
may be one vote by Secretary.
Meetings
Golfing season shall start third week in May
Opening meeting shall be close to 06/15
Closing meeting held in late Aug/early Sept.
Special meetings called by President
Amendments
2/3 vote of members present
Proposed amendment given (7) days in advance.