November 1, 2025
The Views 18 Hole Men’s Golf Club
Amended Bylaws
ARTICLE I
Name: The name of this organization shall be The Views 18 Hole Men’s Golf Club, (hereinafter, “The
Club”), a non-profit organization.
ARTICLE II
OBJECT
The object of The Club shall be to encourage and promote organized golf for men at Sun City Oro
Valley; to provide each member an equal opportunity to participate in organized play; to provide each
member the facility to establish a recognized USGA/AGA handicap; to establish rules of play as
outlined in the current USGA RULES OF GOLF and concurrently adopt local rules for the course, or
supplements, that may be in effect from time to time; and foremost, to foster good fellowship among the
members by providing programs designed to accommodate all categories of handicaps.
ARTICLE III
AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS
The Club will operate as an instrumentality of Sun City Oro Valley Community Association, Inc.
Hereinafter referred to as SCOVCAI, in compliance with its Bylaws and regulations, but will not
conduct business or obligate funds in the name of SCOVCAI.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership shall be open to any person (male) having a current SCOVCAI membership
card, or holding a current non-resident annual golf pass, or current SCOVCAI employee who pays the
applicable dues of the club. No eligible person (male) shall be denied membership because of race,
color, religion or national origin.
Section 2. The club officers or the club members shall propose annual club dues. All dues, or changes to
the existing fees, and payable or delinquent dates must be approved by a majority vote of those present
and voting at a regular or special club meeting.
Section 3. In September of each calendar year, the Membership Chairman shall send a notice to each
member on the current membership list with notice of annual dues for the following Club Season ,
becoming due no later than November 18th of the current calendar year.
Section 4. Applicants for club membership must submit monies in the amount of the currently
approved club dues, along with their completed application, to the club Treasurer. Applicants applying
for membership in September and October shall have their dues monies credited to the following Club
Season dues requirement.
Section 5. The dues and assessments of The Club, as well as any additional methods for enforcing the
collection thereof, are to be determined from time to time by The Board, as conditions reasonably
require. Any change in annual dues, however, shall not be or become effective until November 1st in
the year following the adoption of such change.
Section 6. Any member shall be entitled to vote at any regular or special meetings of the club, and to
participate in all club events upon compliance with all adopted regulations. Club business shall be
decided by a simple majority vote of those members in good standing who are present and voting.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. The Officers of The Club shall consist of the following: President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer. All officers comprise The Board of Directors. Committees may be appointed by the Board of
Directors, as needed.
Section 2. Term of office: all elected officers shall hold office for a term of two (2) years and may be
elected to the same office for not more than two (2) consecutive terms. No members shall hold more
than one (1) office at a time. Committee positions shall hold their positions for one (1) year or until
specific, defined role is completed.
ARTICLE VI
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. Prior to the October meeting for purposes of election of officers, The Board shall appoint a
Nominating Committee Chairman who shall select two (2) members, to be approved by The Board, who
will serve as the Nominating Committee.
Section 2. The slate of officers proposed by the committee shall be posted at the Golf Shop, at least two
weeks prior to the election.
Section 3. The Nominating Committee shall select candidates for the Director positions to be filled and
render a report to The Board on or before November 1st. The candidates proposed must have indicated
their willingness to serve if elected and are members in good standing.
Section 4. Any member of The Club, on or before November 1st, may by written request to the
Secretary, have his name placed on the election ballot as a candidate for The Board, provided at least
twenty-five (25) members have endorsed his candidacy in writing.
Section 5. The Board shall mail and/or notify by email to each member, no later than November 1st, a
ballot listing all candidates. The ballots must contain provisions for write-in candidates and be returned
in a sealed envelope at the Golf Shop to the designated ballot box no later than November 18th .
ARTICLE VII
GOVERNING BODY
Section 1. The governing body of The Club is The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred as the “The
Board”.
Section 2. The Board shall be four (4) in number to serve for a term of (2) years without compensation.
The Directors shall be elected by a plurality vote of members in good standing. Three or four Directors
are elected every year so that terms of office overlap.
Section 3. The term of Directors shall commence as set forth November 1st following election with the
following exception: Directors appointed to fill an unexpired term shall serve immediately upon
appointment through completion of the term of the vacated Director position.
Section 4. The Views Director of Golf Operations (or a delegated staff member) will monitor the
integrity of league player USGA handicaps.
Section 5. The Board shall designate and authorize the Treasurer and one (1) other officer to sign
checks. All checks shall require at least one (1) signature. All expenditures shall require the approval of
most of The Board.
Section 6. It shall be the duty of The Board to conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of
The Club between meetings of the regular membership.
Section 7. MEETINGS:
A. The Board shall meet monthly, if necessary.
B. There shall be a joint meeting of the outgoing and incoming Boards held after the
Election meeting and before the next regular meeting.
Section 8. QUORUM: Three (3) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
Section 9. VACANCIES: The Board shall fill any vacancy occurring in any Director or Officer
position, by appointing a replacement. Should the President resign, the Vice-President will
automatically assume that office.
Section 10. In the event any Director or Officer fails to perform the duties of his position or fails to
attend three (3) consecutive Board meetings without justifiable cause, such person may be removed
from his position as a Director or Officer and the vacancy filled as forth in these Bylaws.
Section 11. All Board members and officers upon retiring from their respective office positions shall
communicate with and deliver all records, procedure books (if any) and other property belonging to The
Club to their successor.
ARTICLE VIII
DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Section 1. PRESIDENT: The President shall be the chief administrator of The Club and shall preside
over all regular and Board meetings; shall be ex-officio a member of all committees except the
Nominating Committee; with the Board’s approval he shall appoint the Chairmen of Committees, and at
the direction of The Board or the membership, shall appoint Special committees; and shall appoint a
committee of three (3) to audit the outgoing Treasurer’s books if so requested by a member in good
standing. In addition, the President shall schedule facilities usage with the SCOVCAI Activities
Director, negotiate for club contracts, such as equipment and instruction, and sign all club contracts in
addition to the SCOVCAI representative.
Section 2. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall assist the President, and in his absence shall,
perform the duties of the presidency. Shall maintain a roster of Club members. With the assistance of a
committee comprised of all elected Officers and additional club members as deemed appropriate, shall
manage all aspects of the annual Member-Guest Invitational and for the organizing and of structuring
special events such as “Bashes”.
Section 3. SECRETARY: Shall record the minutes of regular and special Board meetings and
membership meetings. In the absence of the Treasurer, shall read the financial report. The Secretary
shall oversee all records of The Club other than the Treasurer’s records. He shall be responsible for
correspondence as required by the members of The Board. He shall maintain all records for at least a
period of three (3) years. He shall make available any reports required by SCOVCAI.
Section 4. TREASURER: Is the chief financial officer and shall be responsible for collecting the
annual dues from the members, and if required, any other monies due The Club for each member. Shall
pay all bills owed by The Club and shall present a financial report at each Board meeting and each
membership meet. The Treasurer shall maintain an auditable record for member showing pertinent
information from his application as well as the amount and date of the payment of all Club annual dues
and assessments; keep full and accurate account of all monies received and timely deposit all funds in a
checking account designated by The Board; make disbursements as determined by The Board; prepare
all financial statements; and perform such other duties incident to the office or requested by the
President. The Treasurer’s records must be retained for at least three (3) years. He shall present the
club financial report to SCOVCAI at the end of the SCOVCAI fiscal year (October 31st), by November
18th.
Section 5. COMMITTEES: Typical Committees are Handicap, Member/Guest, Membership and others
deemed necessary. The President with Board approval shall appoint the Chairman of these Committees.
Unless otherwise provided for in these Bylaws, the chairman shall appoint members of each committee.
Each committee shall maintain and up-to-date procedure book, which shall describe the duties of the
Chairman and the committee.
ARTICLE IX
FISCAL AND FINANCE
Section 1. The fiscal year shall be November 1st through October 31st.
Section 2. An audit of the Treasurer’s books shall be made by a committee of three (3) appointed by the
President if requested by a member in good standing. The audit shall be made at the end of the fiscal
year and shall be reported to the membership at the next regular or General Membership meeting.
Section 3. BUDGET:
A. The Board shall prepare a budget to be approved by a simple majority of the
membership at the November General Membership meeting.
B. The budget may be revised as needed during the year with approval of the Board and a
simple majority of the membership.
C. No single unbudgeted expenditure more than ($500.00) dollars shall be made without
the approval of the membership.
Section 4. The Treasurer and at least one officer shall be authorized to sign checks.
Section 5. No member of The Club shall receive compensation for services rendered.
ARTICLE X
CLUB MEETINGS
Section 1. Board Meetings shall be regularly held on third Wednesday of each month. The Board may
reschedule meetings to other dates when circumstances warrant.
Section 2. General Membership meetings shall be held no fewer than on or about the last Wednesday of
October, December, February and April. The October meeting agenda shall also include the election of
Directors. If a change in schedule is necessitated, the date may be changed as soon as possible upon at
least 15 day’s notice to the members. The meeting agenda shall include a review of operations, which
have taken place since the previous General Membership meeting.
Section 3. Special Board meetings may be called at any time by the President or by any two (2)
members of The Board provided notice of such meeting has been given by telephone or by email, at
least five (5) days prior to the date of the newly called special meeting.
Section 4. The newly installed Board of Directors who will begin their term effective November 1st
shall meet immediately after the adjournment of the October General Membership meeting with the
purpose of electing Officers for the next year.
Section 5. All meetings, unless otherwise designated by The Board, shall be held at SCOVCAI
facilities, and shall be open to all members.
ARTICLE XI
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Roberts Rule of Order shall be the authority of all questions of parliamentary law unless in conflict with
these Bylaws, or with the laws of the State of Arizona.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members in good standing
who are present and voting at a General Membership meeting of The Club, provided written notice of
each proposed amendment or proposed new Bylaws have been posted at the Golf Shop, two (2) weeks
prior to the meeting.
Section 2. All proposed amendments to these Bylaws are subject to final approval by SCOVCAI.
ARTICLE X
DISSOLUTION
In the event of Dissolution of this Club, all assets will be donated to SCOVCAI. Dissolution is
mandatory when membership drops below the required level, i.e., 25 paid members for craft clubs and
15 paid members for non-craft clubs.
Dissolution will not be initiated until all outstanding debts are satisfied. The President may direct the use
of all assets to satisfy outstanding debts, provided most of The Club membership has voted for the
President to do so.
All members must be advised that they are liable for any debts incurred by The Club and must satisfy
them in full prior The Club’s dissolution.
If dissolution is contemplated, the membership must be notified at least two (2) weeks in advance of the
meeting date and time.
Adopted by Membership: (Date) ______________________________
Amended by Membership: (Date) _____________________________
SIGNATURES:
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Club President Date
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Club Secretary Date
REVIEWER/APPROVED:
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SCOVCAI General Manager Date
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SCOVCAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Date