Bylaws

ARTICLE I – Name

This group is called the Citrus Hills Ladies Golf Association (CHLGA). It is a nonprofit group for women golfers who belong to the Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club.

ARTICLE II – Purpose

The main goal is to get members interested in golf and encourage friendly competition.

ARTICLE III – Membership

  • You must have a yearly golf membership at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club.
  • Only 150 members are allowed.
  • New members must be women with a USGA handicap of 40.4 or lower.
  • If your handicap goes above 40.4 during the season:
    • You can still play team games, but your score won’t count.
    • You can still play individual games but must play as if your handicap is 40.4 to earn prizes (chits).
  • If your handicap stays above 40.4 for too long, you can’t renew your membership until it improves for two months in a row.
  • You must pay your yearly fee 30 days before the season ends.
  • No refunds will be given unless a special event is canceled before meal numbers are sent in. In that case, only the meal cost will be refunded.

ARTICLE IV – Rules and Dismissal

  • By joining, members agree to follow all golf rules and decisions made by the Board.
  • Any disagreements during matches must be taken to the Club Professional right after the match.
  • A member who is officially warned three times will be removed for the rest of the season.

ARTICLE V – Leadership

  • A Board of Directors runs the Association. It includes elected officers, the League Play Director, Membership Director, and Past President.
  • Officers include the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
  • They serve for one year and can be re-elected once. No one can stay in the same role for more than two years in a row.

ARTICLE VI – Elections

  • Elections happen at the golf meeting one month before the season ends.
  • New officers take over on the last Tuesday of the season.
  • A committee picks candidates, and members can also suggest others by writing to the Secretary.
  • Members must have been active for one year to be on the Nominating Committee.
  • Candidates must live in Citrus Hills at least 6 months a year.
  • Two officers must live there year-round, one being President or VP, and one being Secretary or Treasurer.
  • Voting is by secret ballot if more than one person is running.
  • The Board can fill empty spots until the next election.

ARTICLE VII – Meetings

  • The Board meets when the President calls a meeting. Two-thirds of the Board must be there.
  • The Association has at least two member meetings during the season.
  • The President or a quarter of the members can request more meetings.
  • One-third of the members must be at a meeting to make decisions.
  • A majority vote is needed to approve of anything.
  • Meetings follow Robert’s Rules of Order (a guide for running meetings fairly).

ARTICLE VIII – Officer Duties

  • President: Runs meetings, picks committee leaders, and appoints members to review rules and check finances.
  • Vice President: Helps the President and fills in when needed.
  • Secretary: Keeps all records and handles paperwork.
  • Treasurer: Manages money and gives reports. If she can’t do the job, the President or Secretary will step in.

ARTICLE IX – Changing the Bylaws

  • Rules can be changed if two-thirds of the members vote for it at a meeting.
  • Members must be told about changes at least 30 days before the meeting.
  • Bylaws must be reviewed every two years (in even-numbered years).

ARTICLE X – League Play

  • The President, League Director, Club Pro, or Superintendent can cancel play for bad weather or other problems.
  • If half of the players finish all 18 holes, the game counts.
  • If a player leaves the course for reasons other than the restroom, she will be disqualified.
  • Eagles and Holes-in-One count during League play even if the game is canceled, if the player wasn’t disqualified.

Approved 4/29/2025