SRCGA Bylaws
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Solivita Ryder Cup Golf Association By-Laws
Article I – Name of Organization
The name of the organization shall be Solivita Ryder Cup Golf Association (SRCGA) hereinafter referred to as the “SRCGA”.
Article II – Purpose of the SRCGA
To establish and maintain Ryder Cup tournaments and events that promotes goodwill, friendship and fair play between golfers from the USA and golfers from the rest of the world (ROW). The tournaments shall consist of separate men’s and women’s events. Competition shall be in accordance with the current USGA rules of golf or as modified by local rules and committees overseeing the event.
Article III – Membership
Players/Members shall be full or part-time residents of Solivita and have an established verifiable golf handicap (GHIN or equivalent). Acceptance of membership shall bind each member to uphold the rules of this club and to abide with the rules and etiquette of golf as determined by the USGA. Each player/member shall be obligated to accept the decisions of the Solivita Ryder Cup Executive Committee.
Article IV – Entry fees
The Executive Committee shall determine entry fees for competitions and events conducted by the SRCGA.
Article V - SRCGA Officers and Executive Committee
The elected offices of the SRCGA shall be the President and the Treasurer/Recording Secretary. One of the two elected officers will be a representative of the USA and one representative of the ROW.
The Executive Committee shall be composed of the two elected officers and the Captain and Assistant Captain from each of the four teams. The Captain of each team will rotate off the Executive Committee each year after their term ends (one month after the annual event) with the Assistant moving up to Captain and a new Assistant chosen by their respective team Captains who will be added to the Exective Committee.
The term of Officers will be two years. Elections will be held at an annual called meeting. If not held at the Event closing ceremony, all eligible members will be notified of the date, time, and place of the election. The election may be by voice or show of hands if required. A simple majority of those present is required for election.
Article VI - Duties of SCGA Officers
The Officers and Executive Committee shall perform the duties prescribed by these Bylaws and Policies and Procedures.
The President shall:
1. preside at all meetings of SRCGA and be responsible for all activities of the SRCGA for the duration of his/her tenure.
2. designate the time and place of all meetings of SRCGA.
3. name all standing committees and confer with them in the formation of their committees and agendas.
4. attend all official meetings involving or relating to the SRCGA.
5. work in conjunction with the Stonegate Director of Golf as required.
The Treasurer/Recording Secretary shall:
- in the absence of the president and perform all the duties of the office.
- record minutes of regular and called meetings of SRCGA and the Executive Committee.
- be responsible for SRCGA correspondence.
- collect and deposit all funds of SRCGA in a bank approved by the Executive Committee.
- pay SRCGA documented and budgeted expenses and submit a financial report at all Executive Committee meetings.
- submit the books at the close of each fiscal year to the Executive Committee.
Article VII - Responsibility for running tournaments and events
Tournaments/events will alternate each year between the USA and ROW teams.
The team responsible for running the tournament and events shall:
- Secure the facilities necessary to hold the event including the golf course and awards banquet site.
- Be responsible for scheduling food and beverage for the annual tournament.
- Perform all other duties as required for successful events.
For the purpose of running the tournaments there shall be a Men’s Committee and a Women’s Committee. Each Committee shall:
1. establish the pairings & create the pairings sheet.
2. be responsible for signing up players for each event.
3. ensure that members accurately maintain their handicap in the GHIN (or equivalent) system in accordance with Stonegate and USGA rules.
4. determine the winners for all their respective SRCGA events.
Article IX – Expenses
Current expenses shall be paid from the general funds of the SRCGA.
Article X – Amendments
Amendments to these by-laws may be initiated by a member of the Exective Committee. A simple majority of the Executive Committee would be required to pass. In the event of an evenly split vote, the President will cast a second and deciding vote.
