BY LAWS
LOS PAISANOS LATINOS GOLF CLUB
ARTICLE I –PURPOSE
SECTION 1
The general purpose of this corporation, referred to as CLUB, incorporated as a non-profit corporation, shall be to encourage, promote and advance the game of golf and related social affairs.
SECTION 2
In order to facilitate the general purpose, the CLUB shall enforce uniformity in the rules of the game of golf, establish a uniform handicap system, arrange dates and places for holding tournaments, and conduct tournaments.
ARTICLE II –MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1
Qualifications: Any person being over the age of 18 years old and who is interested in the promotion of the purpose of this CLUB is eligible. A new member applicant shall be considered for membership by date of completed application. When more applicants than positions occurs, the choosing of members will be according to the following: those in attendance at the General Meeting of the month, after application deadline, will be accepted, following membership vote, and shall fill vacancies in accordance with their date of application. Once a member, all are eligible for and may be elected to office of this CLUB. All members will serve a probationary period of six months, from the date voted in by the membership.
SECTION 2
Applications: All applications for membership shall be recommended by at least two members who are personally acquainted with the applicant. The application shall state the residence and the Post Office address of the applicant. Members recommending an applicant shall be required to state the qualifications of such applicant in writing for enlightenment of the membership and submit to the membership committee (Board of Directors) all such information that has been acquired about an applicant. The recommendation of such committee be referred to and acted upon by the membership, whose proceedings there on shall be strictly confidential and final.
SECTION 3
Membership Limit: The membership of the CLUB shall be limited to One Hundred (100) members.
SECTION 4
Membership Requirements: All members are required to participate in 33 percent of the tournaments per year. (Normally this equals eight events). At least two events must be played at away golf courses. If a member joins the club after the beginning of the year, they are required to participate in 33 percent of the remaining tournaments. (Exceptions to the 33 percent tournament rule will be allowed for illness, injury or personal hardship. These exceptions must be approved by the Tournament Chairman). Members who fail to comply with this rule will be ineligible for renewal the following year. Ineligibility is only for one (1) year, and an application can be submitted to the CLUB for consideration as a new member. The Board of Directors may at any time cancel/annul this requirement if at any time the general membership falls below one hundred (100) members.
