RIPLEY (Yorks) BRIDGE CLUB

CONSTITUTION

PURPOSE

To enable members to play bridge in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere and to take part in social events organised by the committee.

COMMITTEE

The committee shall comprise Chairperson, Vice Chairperson/Treasurer, Social and  Administration Secretary.

The committee shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting to be held in late May/early June every two years.

A.G.M.

The business of the A.G.M. will be to receive reports from the officers, to elect officers, to determine the annual subscription and playing fees for the unsuing period, to discuss any other business.

An extraordinary general meeting shall be called giving a minimum of one weeks notice when a request for such a meeting has been submitted in writing or electronically and seconded by at least two club members.

The Club will be wound up when the membership falls to eight.

Any funds left on closure of the Club to be donated to local charities selected by the remaining members. Any tangible assets to be disposed of at the discretion of the remaining members.

MEMBERSHIP

  The maximum membership shall be forty five (45).

Visitors to the Club will be expected to join the Club after four consecutive visits.

FINANCE

  The Club is non-profit making with any surplus income used for the furtherance of the Club. 

There will be an annual membership subscription and a weekly playing fee paid by each attending member. 

Visitors shall pay at a higher rate than members.

 Subscriptions are payable by the end of January annually or at the date of joining for new members.

All expenditure will be authorised by the committee and will be solely for the benefit of the club. 

SOCIAL EVENTS

  The committee shall decide a programme of social events at its first meeting after the A.G.M..  

PLAY AT MEETINGS

   All matters such as the system to be used, method of play, action on slow play and any complications arising during the session shall be dealt with by the director at his/her discretion.