Objects
The purpose of the Lake Chapala Duplicate Bridge Club (LCDBC) is to encourage and promote the playing of contract bridge. The LCDBC is a nonprofit cooperative organization open to anyone of goodwill who conducts themselves in a considerate and amiable manner. Regularly scheduled duplicate bridge games are operated under franchises granted by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) under the jurisdiction of Amistad Unit #205 and are subject to the rules and regulations of the ACBL. [access the full By-Laws through the Membership Area]

General Rules
Competitions shall be held at such times and under such conditions as the general committee or any sub-committee shall determine.

Any suggestions or complaints regarding the arrangements of "The Club" shall be submitted in writing and handed to the secretary or any member of the general committee and shall be considered at the next committee meeting.

"The Club" accepts no responsibility whatever for the property or belongings of any member or visitor whilst on the premises of "The Club".

Any matter not provided for in these regulations and all questions arising regarding their construction or implication shall be decided by the general committee.

The Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary and members of the general committee shall not be responsible, either individually or jointly, for any liabilities incurred by "The Club". All members shall be equally responsible for any liabilities incurred during their time of membership.