Membership Policies
Policies approved April 21, 2009
1. Members must cancel reservations for regular luncheon meetings by the deadline posted in the newsletter or forfeit monies paid.
2. Membership takes precedence over guests when there is a waiting list for Club activities.
3. Reservations for regular luncheon meetings shall be open to all Newcomer members and their guests. Newcomer Alumni members shall be invited to the monthly luncheon meetings at the discretion of the Board.
4. Reservations and cancellations for the Gadabouts shall be determined by that Committee.
5. Luncheon meetings shall be the only daytime activity scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 2:30 P.M.
6. An amount of no less than $1,000.00 shall remain in the Club treasury at the end of the fiscal year.
7. Dues are $25.00 per year, June 1 through May 31 of the following year.
8. Interest groups must be approved by the Board of Directors. The Club shall not sponsor groups dealing with race, religion or politics.
9. The position of Parliamentarian shall be assumed by a past Newcomers Board member
10. Lunch shall be paid by the Club for the following: (a) the guest speaker, plus one (1) guest if requested; (b) the person who provides sponsorship at a private club.
11. The term for the Interest Group Chairperson(s) shall run from June 1 through May 31. It is recommended that both the outgoing and incoming Chairpersons work together to plan the June activities.
12. Current Board members shall be responsible for assisting incoming Board members in their positions for June. Incoming Board members shall be responsible, but current Board members shall serve as advisors. Exceptions to this are that the current Vice President, Programs is responsible for the June luncheon and program and the current Newsletter Editor is responsible for the June newsletter.
13. The Board shall approve all monthly expenses prior to disbursement.