ByLaws

WOBURN WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

WOBURN COUNTRY CLUB

WOBURN, MA

BYLAWS; Adopted by the Executive Board, March 23, 1971; as amended, April 1972; April 1977; October 1978; March 1980; October 1982; October 1983; November 1987; April 1990; April 1992; April 1994; May 1996; October 1998; October 2000; March 2002; August 2004; March 2006; March 2008; March 2009; January 2023; January 2024.

Article I – Name

The name of this organization shall be the Woburn Women’s Golf Association. 

Article II – Purpose

The purpose of this Association is to promote competitive golf in a friendly, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere where good sportsmanship, general knowledge of rules of play, and proper golf etiquette are expected and encouraged. Several social events will be held each year to promote friendship and camaraderie among golfers. Weekly tournaments will be played in accordance with the USGA rules except as modified by the local rules of the course.

Article III – Membership

Membership is open to all women golfers who have a USGA handicap for 18 holes.  New members who do not have an established USGA handicap shall collect six, 9-hole scores or three, 18-hole scores, or any combination that totals 54 holes of golf at any regulation golf course with a rate and slope designation. New members will not be required to pay the weekly tournament fee until they establish an official handicap. Only members with a handicap are eligible for tournament awards each week based on a maximum handicap of 27 for nine holes.

Golf is a game of integrity and honesty and as such all members are expected to observe all USGA and local course rules and scoring standards. All score cards should reflect an honest score for the round. Members should not sign or attest to a card that does not represent an accurate score.

Article IV – Code of Conduct

The WWGA strives to maintain a climate of mutual respect, dignity, inclusivity, integrity, and compassion. We expect all members to adhere to these community values. Engaging in conduct that is contradictory to these values, such as making disparaging racial/ethnic comments, using profanity or other intimidating actions that are directed at any of our members, will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the WWGA membership. If a situation arises, the Board will investigate and may result in a written warning and/or possible removal.

Article V – Association

  1.  The Board shall consist of the following officers: the Chair and Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and all officers of the standing committees.
  2. The standing committees shall be:
    Communication    Tournaments            Handicap      Hospitality
    Membership           Ringers                      Rules      
  3. The immediate past Chair or Co-Chair of the Board may serve on the board for two or more years after her term expires. 
  4. In the event a vacancy of office occurs, that office shall be filled by an appointment by the Board.

Article VI – Finances

  1. All dues, tournament fees, etc., shall be spent on functions, awards and expenses that directly benefit the members of the Association, at the discretion of the Board.
    1. Dues are to be reviewed and set by the Board on an annual basis and are due and payable on or before April 1 of each year.    
    2. If, after paying one’s dues, a situation occurs that prevents a member from playing golf during the season, her dues minus the handicap fee, will be refunded if a letter of explanation is sent to the Chair of the Board prior to June 1 of the current year.  Dues will not be refunded to any member if notification is received after June 1.  

Article VII – Meetings

  1. Board meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chair or Co-Chair. All Board members are expected to attend. Attendance by two thirds of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
  2. The Chair of special tournaments will be requested to attend Board meetings prior to their specific tournaments.
  3. One general meeting shall be held for the membership annually.

Article VIII – Tournaments

  1. Starting in April and ending in October, regular tournaments will be held every Tuesday morning.
    1. A sign-up sheet will be posted one week prior to each weekly tournament. When a special tournament is to be held in lieu of the regular tournament, appropriate announcements will be made.
    2. A tournament fee must be paid by all members in the weekly tournaments. The Board will establish the fee.  
  2. The Senior Tournament, Club Championship and President’s Cup participation requires a member to have played five current year tournaments.  
    “Member-Guest” tournaments will be played at 90% handicap. “Member-Member” tournaments will be played at 100% handicap.
    1. A member of the Woburn Women’s Golf Association cannot be considered as a guest at the association’s “Member-Guest” tournament.