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KOSAIR GOLF CLUB
RULES |
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(REVISED 2011) |
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1. It is preferred that all matches
to be played on the day selected on the schedule, but
they can be played any day during that week. The game
may be played on a date prior to the schedule if agreed
to by both team captains. |
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2. Captains (top name on the team
schedule), will arrange tee times, dates and shall
notify partners of such, and if necessary, arrange for
any substitution required. |
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3. Subs may be a member from the sub
list or a member from any flight. |
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4. The winning team has the
responsibility of delivering the official score card to
the Game Secretary within (1) one week after the game is
played with complete information required. |
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5. Winning teams will score (1) one
point for each win, tie scores will render (1/2) point
to each team. |
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6. If matches are not played within
the allowed time mentioned in rule #1, no points will be
credited to either team. |
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7. Every effort should be made by
both teams to play the game when scheduled. If for any
reason there is a forfeit one time, the other team must
play the scheduled course during the allowed time
mentioned in rule # 1 to score the winning point. |
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8. Forfeited scores will not be
counted in determining handicaps. |
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9. A team present on the tee at the
proper tee time will allow a 15-minute waiting period
for the opposing team before declaring a forfeit. |
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10. In the event a player cannot
obtain a Sub Partner he may declare a Bozo score. The
Gold Flight and Green Flight will score the Bozo with a
net score of (82), the other flights score the Bozo with
(87). |
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11. U.S.G.A. rules will govern play
except when stated club rules are used and when local
course score cards indicate otherwise. |
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12. All holes must be played and
completed. No pick-ups on putts unless agreement is made
by the opposing team and no mulligans. |
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13. Traps, water and ditches will be
played as hazards; clubs may not be grounded or lies
improved in these areas. |
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14. If a swing is interfered with by
yard markers, sprinkler heads or service roads, the ball
may be moved to a point two (2) club lengths to a point
of relief, but no closer to the hole. |
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15. If a ball flies out of bounds
from the tee, drop a ball where the ball crossed the
hazard line out of bounds. There is a 2 stroke penalty
(therefore the lie is three (3)). If out of bounds
is in doubt, play a provisional ball. OPTION-When
ball is hit out of bounds player has option to go to
location where ball crossed hazard line out of bounds,
to drop a ball hitting four (4) from where ball crossed
the hazard line out of bounds. |
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16. The lie in the fairway may be
improved in the fairway or rough, but not in a hazard.
In any case, not improving the line of sight or closer
to the hole. |
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17. Lost ball is played as a loss of
stroke and distance, but in the interest of speeding the
playa ball may be dropped in the vicinity where the ball
was lost with a two (2) stroke penalty, or return to the
original spot where the ball was hit and play another
ball with a one (1) stroke penalty. |
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18. All players use forward men’s tee
box. If course has white course tees and women’s red
tees only, white course tees are to be used. (Revised
9/21/2010) |
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19. Players will take no more than
double the par on a hole as score. Examples, par 3 score
no more than 6, par 4 score nor more that 8 & par 5
score no more than 10. Players are encouraged to pick up
as max score is reached. |
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20. There will be no limits on
handicaps. |
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21. End of season play-offs: It is
the responsibility of the team captains to communicate
with the Game Secretary to determine end of season
status where ties are apparent. A play-off shall be
scheduled at the last course played to produce a winning
team to break ties. These games must be played within
two (2) weeks after the last scheduled league game.
First, second and third place teams in each flight must
be determined for awards. |
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22. The game rules cannot be changed
after play begins. If a player cannot finish the round
of 18 holes for any reason, the match is forfeited.
(Revised 6/21/2011) |
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| 23. If play is rained out and 9
holes (or more) have been played, the match is stopped
and winner is determined by totaling score at stopping
point. If less than 9 holes are finished when play is
rained out, match is to be rescheduled. The handicap
chairman will adjust the handicap for that game.
(Revised 6/21/2011) |
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KOSAIR GOLF CLUB
BYLAWS |
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Article I -Name |
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Section I - The name of this club
shall be KOSAIR GOLF CLUB |
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Article II - Purpose |
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Section I-The purpose of the club
shall be to give the members of Kosair Temple an
opportunity to join together in fellowship in the great
game of golf; to support and cooperate with the
Potentate of Kosair Temple; to enhance the image of
Shrinedom so that all may see and appreciate that great
fraternity. |
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Article III -
Authority |
| Section I - This club is organized
and exists only by and with the consent of the Potentate
of Kosair Temple and said Potentate shall have the right
to change, cancel, annul or reverse any action or policy
of this club. |
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| Section 2 - All official
correspondence directed to the Potentate of Kosair
Temple shall be prepared in triplicate, one copy will be
sent directly to the Recorder of Kosair Temple; the
remaining copy will be place in the Kosair Golf Club
files maintained by the Secretary. |
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| Section 3 - An initiation fee of
$20.00 shall accompany each application for membership
and an additional fee for current dues will be paid upon
acceptance by the membership. Additionally, each new
member shall be required to purchase a Golf Club logo
shirt and hat at current prices. |
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| Section 4 - Dues shall be for the
calendar year and expire on December 31st of each year.
Dues notices shall be mailed by the Secretary no later
than November 15th of each year for the following year's
dues. |
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| Section 5- Members who have not paid
their dues by January 31st shall automatically be
deemed delinquent and shall be ineligible to attend
business, social, golfing and other functions of the
Club. Such delinquency may continue until April 1st.
The member may pay his dues and return to good
standing. Any member remaining delinquent after April
1st shall automatically be dropped from Club
membership. Restoration to full membership may be
acquired by paying the delinquent plus current dues,
thus never exceeding two years. |
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Section 6 - The roster of membership
in Kosair Golf Club must be sent to the Recorder of
Kosair Temple no later than March 1st of each calendar
year. The Club Secretary is responsible for keeping this
roster current by submitting to the Recorder at the end
of each month any and all changes made therein. |
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Article IV -
Membership |
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Section I - Any member of Kosair
Temple holding a current dues card shall be eligible for
membership in Kosair Golf Club, subject to the approval
of its members. |
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Section 2 - Application for
membership shall be in writing by completing the
official application form. The application must be
signed by two members of the Club, and then filed with
the Secretary. The membership of the Club shall take
action at their regular meeting. Voting shall be by
secret ballot and three negative votes shall reject an
applicant. The applicant shall not be in the room at the
time of discussion or application or at the time of
voting. |
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Section 3 - The annual dues shall be
$20. Changes in regular dues may be made at a regular
meeting by majority vote, providing the entire
membership is notified in writing at least 30 days prior
to such vote. Notification throughout these bylaws shall
be deemed to have made by posting in the U.S. mail to
the member's last known address or by publishing in
Kosair Kolums prior to such meeting. |
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Article V - Election
of Officers |
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Section I - The elected officers of
this Club shall consist of the following: President,
Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The elected
officers will be elected for a term of one year.
Officers shall assume office at the first meeting of the
following year. |
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Section 2 - In the event any officer
becomes unwilling or unable to serve during his term of
office a special election shall be held for the purpose
of electing a successor. Written notice of the date,
hour and place of such election shall be sent to each
member by the Secretary at least ten (10) days prior to
such meeting or published in Kosair Kolums prior to such
meeting. |
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Section 3 - The annual meeting for
the election of officers for the Club shall be held at
the first regular meeting of the Club in October.
Written notices of the date, hour and place of such
meeting must be sent to each member at least ten (10)
days prior to such meeting or published in the Kosair
Kolums prior to such meeting. |
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Section 4 - At a regular meeting
prior to the date of the election of officers, the
presiding officer shall appoint a nominating committee
of not less than three nor more than five members in
good standing. This nominating committee shall meet at
the call of the Chairman for the purpose of studying the
membership for nominations of Club officers. The
nominating committee shall make its report at the next
meeting. Nominations may also be made from the floor. In
case of more than one nomination for any office, the
voting shall be by secret ballot. A majority of those
present and eligible to vote is necessary for election. |
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Article VI -
Executive Board |
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Section I - The Executive Board shall consist of the
four (4) elected officers and the immediate Past
President. The Executive Board shall formulate plans,
decide matters of policy and recommend action to the
membership. It shall decide on any protest or dispute,
and it is within its power to discipline any member of
this club for any conduct which is not in the best
interest of this club, or any violation of the bylaws or
playing rules. |
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Article VII - Duties
of Officers |
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Section I - The President shall
preside at all meetings of the Club. He shall appoint
the Chairmen of all committees and shall be exofficio
member of all committees. |
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Section 2 - The Vice President shall
assume all authority and jurisdiction in the absence of
the President. |
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Section 3 - The Secretary shall
collect and receive all monies for the club, giving his
receipt for the same and keeping a true and accurate
account thereof. He shall draw orders on the Treasurer
for payment of monies when directed by the President
with prior approval of the Finance Committee or
affirmative action of the membership. He shall keep full
and accurate minutes of the proceedings of all regular
and special meetings, and follow any directives that may
be issued by the Potentate of Kosair Temple. He shall
keep a full and accurate roster of the membership. He
shall collect all dues and report all delinquent dues.
He shall receive and answer all communications, and mail
or deliver all notices regarding club meetings and
business. He shall present a full and complete report
for the calendar year, as required by Kosair Temple. He
shall be responsible for monthly articles in the Kosair
Kolums. |
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Section 4 - The Treasurer shall
receive all monies from the Secretary, giving his
receipt thereof; paying out monies upon written orders
from the Secretary, counter-signed by the President. He
shall maintain a double entry bookkeeping system with a
general ledger on a uniform basis in conformity with the
"Chart of Accounts' provided by the Imperial Counsel,
A.A.O.N.O.M.S., sent by Kosair Temple each year. He
shall deposit all receipts in a designated bank account
in the name of Kosair Golf Club, such account shall
require the signatures of the Treasurer and one other
officer of the club. He shall furnish the Executive
Board a financial statement when requested to do so by
the President. He shall also make available to the
President a reconciled financial statement, furnished by
the bank, for his inspection. |
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Section 5 - An elected officer shall
not be eligible to succeed himself in the office;
Secretary and Treasurer are the exception. |
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Article VIII -
Meetings |
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Section I - The Club shall hold
regular business meetings on the third Tuesday of each
month, except during the months of December and January
(these months being waived for Club business meetings).
When the third Tuesday falls on a holiday, the regular
meeting will be held on the following Tuesday, same time
and place. |
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Article IX - Duties
and Responsibilities of Team Captains |
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Section I - Each Team Captain is
responsible for the correctness or the team's score and
shall turn such scores in to the lounge at Kosair Temple
prior to the Tuesday following the day of play in order
for the scores to count. Any and all complaints from
any member of a team shall be handled by the Team
Captain prior to being submitted to the Executive Board
for its consideration. |
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Article X -
Committees |
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Section I - The standing committees
shall be as follows: Finance, Entertainment, Tournament,
Handicap, Rules and Telephone. |
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Section 2 - The Finance Committee
shall examine and report on all matters relating or
pertaining to the financial concerns of the Club and
shall report on the same in writing at the last meeting
of the calendar year. I will assist the Treasurer of the
club in assembling the necessary information and records
required by Kosair Temple to be filed in the Recorder's
office by January 15th of each year. |
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Section 3 - The Entertainment
Committee shall arrange for all Club entertainment. |
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Section 4 - The Tournament Committee
shall be responsible for all schedules; games to be
played; golf courses to played; select and purchase
appropriate awards and prizes. |
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Section 5 - The Handicap Committee
shall determine handicaps for each player, posting same
each month. |
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Section 6 - The Rules Committee shall
determine rules for playing golf in the club. It shall
arbitrate all disputes arising from rules infractions
before action by the Executive Board. |
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Section 7 - The Telephone Committee
shall, on instructions from the President, phone the
membership to advise them of whatever notice or action
is submitted by the President. |
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Section 8 - Chairmen of committees
shall be appointed by the President. At the option of
the President, chairmen may choose their own committees
from the active membership. Each committee shall consist
for as many members as required by the Chairman. |
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Article XI |
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Section I - Any matter of
Parliamentary procedure not covered in these bylaws
shall be governed by the current editions of Roberts
Rules of Order. |
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This revision was approved March
16, 2010 by club membership, and
supersede any and all previous bylaws. |
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