By-Laws
ARTICLE I NAME
This Association, founded in 2000, shall be called THE TREASURE COAST CHALLENGE CUP SCRATCH MATCHES.
ARTICLE II PURPOSE
The purpose of the Treasure Coast Challenge Cup Scratch Matches shall be to foster and reward good golf among women golfers in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties in Florida and secondly to further concepts of sportsman-ship and camaraderie through competition.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
A. TEAM MEMBERSHIP
A team representing a local club must apply to the Board in writing for admission into the league. In order to qualify for participation, a club must have a minimum of 12 players available for match play through the month of April. It must be able to offer its club for play on a match date, including light fare, within the cost parameters established by the association for that year.
B. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
In order to qualify for a place on a team, an individual shall have Amateur status, must be a member in good standing at her club and entitled to full golfing privileges at her club. If, at any time during the matches, a member should lose her full golfing privileges at her club, she shall not be eligible to play in the Challenge Cup matches.
C. MINIMUM AGE
The minimum age of a player is 18 years old for any woman to play in Treasure Coast Challenge Cup.
D. DRESS CODE
Each team member shall be responsible for complying with the approved dress code.
ARTICLE IV THE BOARD
A. A board shall govern the business of The Treasure Coast Challenge Cup Scratch Matches. This Board shall have the power to set fees, allocate funds, approve or disapprove of a new club for participation and expel or censure any member or team for improper conduct or lack of adherence to the Rules of Golf or of this organization.
B. The Board shall be empowered to set specific rules for the conduct of these competitions, establish membership requirements, but they shall do nothing that will be in conflict with the USGA Rules of Golf.
C. The Board is comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past Presidents, as well as the following Chairpersons: Rules, Results, Nominating and Facilities. Other Chairpersons may be added as needed.
D. The term of the Board ends annually on June 30th.
ARTICLE V MEETINGS
A. MEETINGS of the Board may be called at any time, at the discretion of the President, or any officer acting in her behalf.
B. The Captain’s Meetings shall be held in February and March. Every club MUST be represented at this meeting.
ARTICLE VI AMENDING THE BY-LAWS
A proposal to amend these documents must be approved by the Board with a majority vote of those attending a meeting of the Board where a quorum is in attendance. Such proposal must then be distributed to the clubs. Each team designated by the Captain and each Board member shall be entitled to one vote. To amend, the proposal must be carried by two-thirds of those entitled to vote, in attendance at this meeting.