Blue Mound Golf and Country Club

“Membership is by invitation only and applications are only available through a current member. Prospective candidates must get written letters from a specified number of regular members and meet with representatives from the membership committee and the board of directors. The membership committee then reviews each nominee's application and makes a recommendation to the board of directors. The board then reviews each nominee's application and votes on election of the nominee for membership. Upon election, a notice is posted to the membership. Members have 10 days to contact the secretary of the board should they wish to communicate anything about a particular nominee. Once the 10 day posting period has passed, the nominee becomes a member and is notified of such in writing.”

“The directors of the club shall be elected by the voting members of the club at the annual meeting of the members of the club each year. Voting shall be by ballot taken as hereinafter provided. A member may vote by proxy and also by mail. The president, at the regular september meeting of the board of directors, or at a regular or special meeting held at least 40 days prior to the date of the annual election, shall with the consent and approval of the board of directors, appoint a nominating committee consisting of five members entitled to vote, not more than one of whom may be a member of the board of directors. The nominating committee so appointed shall select a number of nominees not less than the number of directors to be elected at the annual meeting and shall deliver the list of nominees to the secretary, who shall see that such list is posted upon the bulletin board in the clubhouse at least 30 days prior to the date of the election. Any 25 or more members entitled to vote may nominate other candidates for directors, but no member shall sign the nomination paper of more than one candidate.”

“Generally, the power to do everything necessary or advisable in the opinion of the board, and not clearly inconsistent with these by-laws in connection with the control of the property, funds and affairs of the club; provided, however, the power to purchase, sell, lease or exchange any parcel of real property, or to expend funds on any major capital project requiring a special capital assessment shall be exercised only as authorized by a vote of a majority of the members present or represented by proxy at an annual or special meeting held upon notice stating that the purpose of such meeting is to consider such authorization.”

“Committees do not have the power to act on behalf of the board. The committees bring recommendations to the board and the board takes action.”

“An officer or his assignee reviews once we receive from our tax preparers and then will forward to the board of directors with his/her comments and concerns. The board is to respond within a set time frame. An officer will sign after any concerns are addressed, but before the filing deadline.”

“Each january, board members and key staff are given a copy of the conflict of interest policy and an accompanying annual disclosure statement. The disclosure statements are collected and reviewed by the controller who then forwards them to the executive committee of the board for review. They then follow up on any stated conflicts or concerns.”

“The president and vice president of the board review all salaried/management positions each year. They also consider pay survey information received.”

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.”

“Proceeds from sale of membership certificates 5,000. Repurchase of membership certificates -30,150.”