KDGA Bylaws v1.0.0 1993-March-20
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Overview

Constitution and Bylaws
Of
Kentucky Deaf Golfers Association

Founded June 13,1992

Incorporated
October 25,1995

Article I - The Organization

Section 1: This organization is known as the Kentucky Deaf Golfers Association (KDGA) embracing all counties within the state.

Section 2: Upon paying the membership fee and accepting the association constitution and bylaws, any deaf man and woman shall become an active member.

Article II - Objectives

Section 1: The objectives of the organization are:

  1. To sponsor monthly golf tournaments from March through October annually.
  2. To sponsor a grand finale tournament in November in which the jackpot will distribute.
  3. To promote mutual interest of its members.
  4. To open the association to those who are reside outside of Kentucky

Article III - Membership

Section 1: The members shall meet two times a year, first one before the 1st tournament and second one after the last tournament on the same day. Unless a special meeting will be called by the President during the golf season.

Section 2: A member must have reached his/her 18th birthday by February 1st preceding the annual tournament and his eligibility must be approved by the Executive Committee.

Section 3: If a member have reached his/her 18th birthday by February 1st when he/she is still in High School, he/she is not eligible for membership.

Section 4: Hearing persons of a deaf relative or a deaf spouse or work at Kentucky School for the Deaf or work with Deaf community who can communication via sign language are eligible for membership.

Article IV - Order of Membership

Section 1: The object of the business meetings are:

  1. To select the tournament sites for the upcoming season.
  2. To handle any other business deemed necessary by the officers or membership.
Section 2: The order of the November business meetings shall be as follows:

  1. Call to order
  2. Reading of the minutes
  3. Report of the President
  4. Report of the Secretary/Treasurer
  5. Committee Reports
  6. Unfinished Business
  7. New Business
  8. Election of Officers - If necessary
  9. Announcements
  10. Adjournment