Section 1, Types of Memberships.

 

     There shall be three types of memberships:  (1) Proprietary; (2) Regular; and (3) Social.  Within the Regular membership, there may be classifications as designated in Section 3.  (Amended 11/18/03)

 

Section 2, Proprietary.

 

     A.  The term "proprietary member", as used in these bylaws, refers to one who owns a membership certificate.  Proprietary members shall have all privileges of the Club and alone shall have an interest in the property of the Club and have a right to vote.  Those members who subscribed for a certified certificate of ownership prior to August 1, 1972, shall be designated as charter members.  Any certified certificate owner shall have the right at any time to become an active dues-paying member except that this option shall not be exercised by such member more than one time.  Basic policy is that there will be no changes downward; however, the Board has the power to grant special exceptions, but does not include seasonal changes.  Those proprietary members of record on November 1, 1978, and those admitted subsequently, having paid all fees, dues, assessments, and having made arrangements to satisfy certificate indebtedness and are otherwise in good standing and shall be the sole owners of Rocky Bayou Country Club and its possessions.  After November 1, 1978, the number of proprietary members shall not exceed 196.  Any proprietary member desiring to terminate will do so in accordance with Article VII of the Bylaws.  (Amended 11/17/92, 05/28/93, and 11/21/95).

 

     B.  Effective September 1, 1981, applicants for proprietary membership shall pay non-refundable initiation fees and dues in accordance with the current schedule as established by vote of the proprietary members.

 

     For the above classification, any new applicant must purchase a membership certificate at the current assessed value in addition to the required initiation fee.  (Amended 11/17/92).

 

Section 3, Regular Members.

 

     A.  Regular Members shall be members who shall have all privileges of the Club, but who shall own no membership certificate, have no interest in the property of the Club, and have no voting right.  Regular members shall pay non-refundable initiation fees and dues in accordance with the current schedule as established by vote of the proprietary members.  (Amended 11/17/87, 11/17/92, 11/21/95), and (11/18/03)

 

     B.  Young Adults (Age 18 to 35). 

Young Adult is a classification of regular members for those who have not reached their 36th birthday.  At any one time there shall be no more than twenty-five young Adult memberships.  Young Adult regular members shall have the same privileges as a regular member, shall own no membership certificate, have no interest in the property of the Club, and have no voting right.  Young Adult regular members shall pay no initiation fee, but shall pay other fees in accordance with the current schedule as established by vote of the proprietary members, and shall pay monthly dues at a rate 1/3 less than the current schedule as established of the proprietary members.  Upon the first family member reaching age 36, young adult regular members may convert to regular membership if one is available.  Those who wish to convert to regular membership are required to pay the full initiation fee at the time.  Upon payment of the initiation fee, they would then convert to regular membership status including current fees and dues.  The above does not preclude acquiring a regular or proprietary membership at any time.  Acquisition of proprietary membership shall require payment of the full proprietary initiation fee in effect at that time.  (Amended 8/20/02, 11/18/03, and 5/17/05).

 

     C.  Corporate Memberships. 

Corporate memberships are a classification of regular members for the purpose of providing corporate employees the facilities of the club.  Verification of corporate/business status will be required to apply for this membership.

At any one time there shall be no more than 25 corporate memberships. A company must pay a one time initiation fee of $2500 regardless of number of cards issued. A company must purchase and maintain a minimum of two membership cards and a maximum of eight membership cards at current club dues. Each card has its own account. A Company may add cards at any time.   Regular member policies, rules and regulations shall apply to the cardholder. Memberships may be transferred to another employee of the company in the event of resignation or termination. Corporate memberships are non-proprietary. Employees designated as card holders shall have the same privileges as a full regular member. They shall own no membership certificate, have no interest in the property of the Club, and have no voting right.

 

     D.  Military Memberships. 

Military membership is a classification of regular members for those who are serving on active duty in U.S. armed services.  At any one time there shall be no more than twenty-five military regular memberships.  A military regular member shall have the same privileges as a regular member, shall own no membership certificate, have no interest in the property of the Club, and have no voting right.  Military regular members shall pay no initiation fee, but shall pay dues in accordance with current schedule as established by vote of proprietary members.  Membership ceases 30 days after retirement or separation from active duty.  Upon retirement or separation from active duty from the armed forces, military members may convert to regular membership if one is available.  Those who wish to convert to regular membership are required to pay the full initiation fee in effect at the time.  Upon payment of the initiation fee they would then convert to regular membership status, including current fees and dues.  The above does not preclude acquiring a regular or proprietary membership at any time.  Acquisition of proprietary membership shall require payment of the full proprietary initiation fee in effect at that time.  (Amended 5/17/05)

 

     E.  Seasonal Memberships

Seasonal membership is a classification of regular membership for persons whose permanent residence is greater than 100 miles from the club. At any one time there shall be no more than twenty-five seasonal memberships.  Seasonal regular members shall have the same privileges as regular members during their periods of membership, except that they shall own no membership certificate, have no interest in the property of the Club, and have no voting rights.  Seasonal regular members shall pay no initiation fee. There will be a minimum of three months commitment paid up front at the cost of $1,200 + tax. An option for additional months at $325 + tax per month up to a maximum of six months total will be available. The additional months must be consecutive after the initial three months.  Seasonal rates will be subject to periodic adjustment at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Rocky Bayou Country Club.

Seasonal members must adhere to the member food minimum at the current rate for the time period they are members.

Seasonal members must ride at standard club cart rental rates or purchase gold card at present rate. The above does not preclude acquiring a regular or proprietary membership at any time.

 

     F.  Emeritus Memberships

Emeritus membership is a classification of regular membership for proprietary members in good standing  whose age and consecutive years of dues-paying membership in Rocky Bayou Country Club total at least one hundred (100.) To become an Emeritus member, a member must sell his or her membership to a non-proprietary member or transfer it to an immediate family member. The number of Emeritus memberships shall total no more than twenty-five at one time.  A list of members requesting Emeritus status will be established and ranked.  The individual with the largest number when combined age and years of membership are considered is the top ranked person.  Rankings continue according to that process.  If a vacancy occurs, as in less than 25 Emeritus members, the top ranked candidate will be notified that he/she can move to Emeritus status.  Emeritus members are entitled to all privileges of our Club afforded to Regular members with the exception that an Emeritus member may maintain use of a private cart.  Emeritus members may not hold office and will not be eligible to vote. The dues of each Emeritus membership shall be fixed on the date of issuance of the new membership.  Dues shall be fixed at a rate which is equal to two-thirds the current Proprietary membership’s dues, and two-thirds the charge for trail fees. All minimum charges as determined by the Board of Directors shall continue to apply to the Emeritus member.  Emeritus memberships shall not be subject to assessment. Emeritus memberships shall be transferable only to the surviving spouse of the emeritus member. If an Emeritus member chooses to leave Rocky Bayou Country Club, membership and all rights to the club are relinquished.

 

Section 4, Social Members.

 

     Social members shall be members who have all the privileges of the Club except they may play golf only by paying full guest green fees and full cart rental fees.  Social members shall own no membership certificate, have no interest in the property of the Club, and have no voting right.  Social members shall pay non-refundable initiation fees in accordance with the schedule as established by vote of the proprietary members.  (Amended 11/17/92, 5/18/93, 11/21/95, and 5/17/05).

 

Section 5, Amount of Fees and Dues.

 

     The amount of monthly dues and/or initiation fees to be paid by a member shall be determined by a two-thirds majority vote at a meeting of the proprietary members.  Any proposed changes to the dues or initiation fees must be advised to the proprietary members at least 14 days prior to any voting on such proposal.  (Amended 11/17/92 and 11/21/95).

 

Section 6, Request for Change in Status.

 

     All requests pertaining to membership must be made in writing to the Board.  (Amended 11/17/92)