December 24, 2021
Article I – Name
The name of this golf club will be Bull Creek Men’s Golf Association (BCMGA).
Article II – Purpose
FIRST: To promote golf at the Bull Creek Golf Course (BCGC) by organizing and conducting golf tournaments and other golf related functions.
SECOND: To promote camaraderie, enjoyment, recreation, and competition through golf as stated in the United States Golf Association (USGA) Rules, Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) Guidelines, BCGC Policies/Local Rules and the BCMGC regulations.
THIRD: To establish an authoritative body to govern and conduct BCMGA competitions and related business reflecting the majority opinion of the participating membership.
Article III – Membership
Section 1. Membership shall be available to all men 12 years of age or older. Junior members younger than 18 years of age have full junior membership privileges.
Section 2. Memberships in the BCMGA are individual and non-transferable.
Section 3. Membership confers no voice or special privileges in connection with the operation of the BCGC and related facilities.
Section 4. Memberships in the BCMGA are for a maximum of twelve months with all memberships expiring on December 31st.
Section 5. The fiscal year, tournament schedule year and GSGA/BCMGA membership year will be January 1st through December 31st.
Section 6. Membership dues shall be regulated by the Board of Directors (Board) as deemed adequate to operate and maintain the club. All monies collected shall accrue to the benefit of the membership.
Section 7. The board may confer honorary, pro bono memberships to those who have consistently made an outstanding contribution to the benefit of the BCMGA. The unanimous vote of the Board shall be required to approve such honorees.
Section 8. If any member of the BCMGA commits an act which reflects discredit or disrepute such as but not necessarily limited to cheating, foul language, intimidation or physical abuse, violation of City or County ordinances, refusing to comply with the BCMGC Tournament or Handicap Rules, By-Laws, Policies, or Local Rules may be subject to suspension or expulsion by majority vote of the Board. A written appeal can be made within (10) days and the membership by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the attending, voting members can reverse the suspension or expulsion.
Section 9. The annual meeting of the BCMGA shall be held in October on Saturday immediately after completion of the first round of the TOC. The results of the Board of Directors election will be announced. The agenda shall include reports from: the President; the Vice President (Election results); the Secretary; the Treasurer (Fiscal ending and beginning budgets); the Tournament Director; and the Handicap Director. The Board shall provide for the holding of such other meetings as may be deemed necessary or desirable and shall call Special Meetings upon written petition signed by not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the membership.
Article IV – Board of Directors
Section 1. The board shall consist of seven (7) members in good standing of the BCMGA and shall exercise all powers of management of the club not specifically excepted by these By-Laws. Any Director not meeting the membership requirements will be excused from the Board. The General Manager of the BCGC or his designee shall function as advisor to the Board. The Directors’ duties shall include a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Tournament Director, Handicap and Rules Director.
Section 2. Directors are elected for a two (2) year term. Elections of the Directors (three in odd years and four in even years) shall be during the month of October with newly elected Directors taking office on January 1st.
Section 3. Voting in elections for Directors shall be by written ballot and those names receiving the greatest number of votes cast shall be declared elected.
Section 4. The Board shall meet at the BCGC Snack Bar on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:00 PM and other places and times as they may select, posting any other place and time one week prior to the meeting. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.
Section 5. Roberts’ Rules of Order shall govern the Board’s functions.
Section 6. In case of vacancy of a Director for any cause, the President shall appoint a successor to be approved by the remaining Directors to hold office for the unexpired term of the vacant director until the next regularly scheduled election of the vacant position.
Article V – Directors’ Duties and Committees
Section 1. After the annual meeting and election at the January Installation dinner, the Board shall meet and elect the Directors’ duties.
Section 2. The Directors’ duties shall be such as their titles would indicate, or such as may be assigned to them respectively from time to time. Specific Directors’ Duties are not a part of the By-Laws to give the Board maximum flexibility in any given term. Recommended duties are described in the BCMGC Policies.
Section 3. The Secretary and the Treasurer shall post their monthly report in the BCGC Snack Bar within five (5) days of all board meetings.
Section 4. The President and the Treasurer individually shall have the power of signature for the BCMGA checking account. The President and the Treasurer shall be bondable. The majority vote of the Board is the only authority for indebting the BCMGA.
Section 5. The Board shall determine the tournaments, schedule and Rules. The Tournament Schedule shall be published by October 1st.
Section 6. The Board shall authorize and define the powers and duties of all committees. Chairpersons and members of all committees shall be appointed by the president, and the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
Section 7. The Board will authorize an Annual Audit Committee to perform an audit and provide a letter to the Board stating the results and recommendations of the audit prior to October 1st each year.
Section 8. The following committees shall be appointed each year as necessary, with such other committees as the President may deem necessary or advisable: Election; Fiscal Budget; Tournament Rules interpretation; Blue book and Audit.
Membership Committee to promote membership and to recommend appropriate action to the Board.
Social Committee to encourage and arrange social entertainment features and events for special occasions.
Article VI Amendments to the By-Laws
Section 1. The Board shall not create, revise, omit or otherwise alter the By-Laws without the approval of two thirds (2/3) of the attending, voting membership at an annual or special general meeting.
Bull Creek Mens Golf Association 