ARTICLE I
                                                                         NAME

Section 1.1  The name of the organization shall be The River Ridge Senior Men's Golf Club (RRSRMGC), herein referred to as the Club.

ARTICLE II
POLICIES AND PURPOSE

 Section 2.1  The policies and purpose of this organization shall be to promote good fellowship, sportsmanship and friendly competition among its members.  To provide a means of organizing and conducting tournaments and related events.  To further the interests of golf and golfers.  To affiliate with a suitable Golf Association located in Southern California, favored by a majority of the members and with the approval of the management of the club.

ARTICLE III
OFFICE

 Section 3.1  The principal office of the Club for the transaction of business is located at 2403 West Vineyard Ave, Oxnard, California 93030.

 Section 3.2  The Club may also have offices at such other places, within the County of Ventura, where it is qualified to do business as required by the Board of Directors, herein referred to as the Board.

ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP

 Section 4.1  The Club shall have one class of membership.  Voting rights and other rights, interests and privileges of each member shall be equal.

 Section 4.2  There shall be no limit to the number of qualified members the Club shall admit.

 Section 4.3  Any Amateur Golfer having attained the age of fifty five (55) years of age may be admitted to membership.

 Section 4.4  Each member, upon payment of the annual dues shall be issued a Southern California golf Association (SCGA) handicap membership.

 Section 4.5  A member may be suspended or removed from the Club for failure to comply with the Rules of Golf, the Club Constitution and By-Laws, or for exhibiting poor sportsmanship, or disrespectful conduct toward any Club member or golf course employee.  This action requires a written complaint to the Board, and a two-thirds (2/3) vote by the Board at a Board Meeting.  The member(s) involved in this action may present a written or oral statement at this meeting.

 Seciton 4.6  Membership dues shall be set by the Board.

 Section 4.7  A member serving on the Board for a total of ten (10) years shall be awarded a Life Membership, with the Club paying the annual SCGA member fees.

 Section 4.8  In order to play in any significant or special tournament, as determined by the Board, a member must have played in at least seven (7) Club play days within a rolling calendar year.

ARTICLE V

MEETINGS

 Section 5.1  Membership Meetings and Board Meetings shall be called by the President, or in his absence or inability to act, by the Vice President, or by not less than five (5) members of the board.

 Section 5.2  The Order of Business at all meetings shall include, but not limited to the following items:

      Roll call of the Board members                                                                                                             Introduction of  Guests                                                                                                                         Reading of previous meeting minutes                                                                                                   Treasurer's Report                                                                                                                                 Committee Reports                                                                                                                               Old/unfinished Business                                                                                                                       New Business                                                                                                                                       Adjournment

ARTICLE VI

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 Section 6.1  The control and management of this Club shall be vested in the Board of Directors, consisting of four (4) elected officers; President, Vice-President/Tournament Director, Treasurer and Secretary.  Five (5) or mor appointed Directors shall comprise the balance of the Board.            Section 6.2  The President shall preside at all meetings, and becomes an ex-officio member of all committees, and is responsible for proper operation of the Club art all times.                                      Section 6.3  The Vice President is also the Tournament Director and shall appoint a Tournament Committee, schedule tournaments, and encourage tournament participation. He shall act in place of the President when necessary. 
 Section 6.4  The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minutes of all meetings and shall notify all members concerned of the date and time of Membership and Board meetings.  He shall be an ex-officio at all meetings.                                                                    
 Section 6.5  The Treasurer shall keep full and complete recor4ds of all Club monetary transactions and act as supervisor of all financial matters and prepare financial records for review by the Board and all Club members.                                                                              
 Section 6.6  The Date, time and place for Board Meetings shall be set by the President, or five (5) members of the Board.  A quorum for a Board Meeting shall be a majority of the current elected and appointed Board Members.  Board Meetings are open to all members, but voting for club matters will be by Board Members only.                                              
 Section 6.7  The Board shall make Rules and Regulations for the governance of the Club not in conflict with these By-Laws.                                                                                                    
 Section 6.8  Any member of the Board who becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to perform his duties shall be replaced by a majority vote of the Board.  Any member of the Board who fails to perform his duties as an Officer or Director may be removed by a vote of not less than five (5) Board members.  In such event, notice of this action by the Board shall be given forthwith to such member, who may, within fourteen (14) days, protest this action, in a written response to the Club Secretary.  upon receipt of this response, the President shall set a date, time and place for the member to appear before the Board to present support for his protest.  The Board shall hear the matter and announce their decision within seven (7) days.                                                 

ARTICLE VII

ELECTIONS

 Section 7.1  In the month of October, the board shall present a ballot to each member listing the members nominated for Officer for the following year.  All ballots shall be returned to the Secretary prior to November 15 of the current year.                                          
 Section 7.2  Voting will be by secret ballot.  The ballots shall be numbered for numerical security but there will be no list of ballot numbers with member names.                 
 Section7.3  Elections shall be determined by majority of votes cast.  In the event of there being three (3) or more nominees for the same office and one member fails to receive a majority vote, there shall be a run-off for only the top two (2) finishers.  Members elected shall serve from January 1 to December 31.  

ARTICLE VIII

 STANDING COMMITTEES

 Section 8.1  The Handicap Committee is a USGA requirement and shall ascertain that the Club members are following USGA rules regarding the correct posting of scores submitted.                      Section 8.2  The Tournament Committee shall assist the Tournament Director and the Assistant Tournament Director as requested.                                                                                
 Section 8.3  The Rules Committee shall obtain a familiarity with the Rules of Golf and shall have the authority settle any Rules of Golf or Local Rules question or dispute.  
 Section 8.4  The Audit Committee shall audit or cause to have an audit performed on the books, accounts, receipts and financial records of the Club.  The Audit Committee Chairman shall be appointed by the President and may not be a current Board member. The appointment shall be based on professional qualifications.                      
 Section 8.5     The Nominating Committee shall be chaired by an appointee of the President and will have the authority to appoint one or more members to this committee. The Chairman of this committee shall prepare the election ballot. 

                                                                                 ARTICLE IX

                                                             FISCAL AND MEMBERSHIP YEAR    

 Section 9.1  The fiscal year of the Club shall be January 1 through December 31.  The membership year shall be the anniversary date of their joining the Club.

                  ARTICLE X

                         CLUB DISSOLUTION   

 Section 10.1  In the event of the dissolution of the Club, by the membership, all of the assets, after payment of all outstanding obligations, shall be distributed to such educational or charitable institutions in the community of Oxnard, California, as determined by the Board. 

    ARTICLE XI

    AMENDMENTS

 Section 11.1  Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws may be made upon approval of at least five (5) members of the Board, provided the membership has been properly notified of the intent to do so and no written objection has been received by the Board.  Proper notification shall consist of posting the intended amendments(s) on the River Ridge Golf Club bulletin and or website for at least fourteen (14) days prior to finalizing the amendment(s).  Amendments approved by at least five (5) Board members and twenty (20) other members of the Club shall prevail over objection.

Revised 3/6/2025 by Don Luxmore