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Central Lake Norman Golden Boys
2015-2016 Membership Booklet
2015-2016 Published by Central Lake Norman Golden Boys
Updated July 27, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Message from the President ……………………….. 3
Introduction ………………………….…………….. 4
Statement of Purpose………………………………. 4
Club Leaders ……………. ………………………….. 5
Club Communications and the Internet …………….. 6
Club Member Directory Policy ....…………………… 8
Activities …………………………………………….. 8
Interest Groups …………………………………… 8
Club Reference Information ……………………….. 13
Bylaws …………………..………………………….. 14
Policies ……..…………...….……………………….. 16
Leadership Responsibilities …….….……………… 20
Guidelines for Attendance at Golden Boy Events …… 22
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
July, 2015
Fellow Golden Boys,
On behalf of the Central Lake Norman Golden Boys (CLNGB) Board of Directors and Interest Group
Leaders, I am pleased to bring you the Membership Booklet for the 2015-2016 GB fiscal year, our 14th
year as a club. Please take the time to read and understand this booklet as it will answer many questions
you may have regarding our Club.
The booklet includes our statement of purpose, leader contact information, bylaws, policies and
guidelines, information about our website, and an overview of activities available to members. The
booklet does not include a membership directory, as that list is updated monthly and resides on our web
site.
If you are a new member of the Club – welcome!! We are a men’s social club dedicated to activities that
promote the enjoyment of life. With nearly 500 members, we participate in about 25+ Interest Groups
(IGs), which are the mainstay of the Club. Our IGs are groups of men, led by volunteers, who share and
pursue similar interests. The IG descriptions should help you visualize the many opportunities available to
share a fun-filled life. If you’ve an interest to start a new IG, The Board of Directors will support your
initiative. Please seize the opportunity to embrace the volunteer spirit of the organization as this is your
Club; your participation will contribute to making the Golden Boys a life-enhancing experience.
Additionally, as you gain experience and understanding of our Club and its members, we ask that you
consider to get involved and step up into a leadership position – be that of running or assisting one of our
IGs or supporting the Club as a whole as a member of the Board of Directors. Without this individual
leadership, our Club wouldn’t be the vibrant organization it is today.
Our Golden Boy Monthly Breakfast and Meeting is held on the second Friday of each month at the Finish
Line Restaurant located in George Pappas’ Victory Lanes. Breakfast starts around 7:30 am; followed
immediately by our Business meeting starting at 9:00 AM. Therefore, plan on coming early to socialize
and enjoy breakfast before the meeting begins. Typically 125 - 150 members attend, so it’s a great
opportunity to meet others, have fun, and find out what’s going on.
I know you will treasure your club membership as much as I. Therefore, take every opportunity to get
involved! Carl Lombardo
President
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us..... J.R.R. Tolkien
INTRODUCTION
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The Central Lake Norman Golden Boys was started as an informal men’s social club in 2002.
Most of the men in the original small group who started the Club were recent retirees who had
relocated to this area. They wanted to meet new people, make new friends and organize fun
activities. The vitality of the Club continues to center around the Interest Groups led by volunteer
Interest Group and special event leaders. At this writing we have approximately 500 members in
the Club and about 33 interest groups. The annual business year runs from June 1 to May 31.
Dues are $25 for the 2014 – 2015 fiscal year, $20 for renewing members if paid by June 1st.
The Golden Boys was formed as a “fun” club, not a service club. That style continues today.
We do not promote or support business, commercial, religious or educational organizations,
political parties or positions, service clubs or charities, as a club. However, many members are
involved in and financially support charitable and service organizations of their choice, as
individuals.
We do most of our communicating on the Internet. We encourage you to become registered at
our secure Yahoo website so you will be fully informed about planned events. There two ways
website members can get electronic event notices: the default option is to get individual event
notices one email at a time, with the "Daily Digest" an option (must be selected) that will
consolidate all the notices for the day.
Finally, our tradition is regular turnover in leadership positions. We invite you to consider
volunteering as a Board member, an Interest Group or special event leader.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To provide an organization that allows for networking among men with similar interests and
circumstances
To provide an opportunity for men new to the area to meet local residents and become
assimilated into the area through activities of common interest
To share experiences with people you enjoy spending time with in activities you enjoy
To help make the Central Lake Norman area a better place because we are here
If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself
alone. A man should keep his friendships in constant repair.
- Samuel Johnson -
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson -
CLUB LEADERS
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Board of Directors 2015-2016
President Carl Lombardo [email protected] 704-682-9530
Vice President Larry MacLeod [email protected] 704-799-1364
Secretary Bill Dorn [email protected] 704-528-1684
Treasurer Paul Bryant [email protected] 267-391-9600
Assistant Treasurer Chuck Pinkston [email protected] 703-585-9310
Communications John Gustafson [email protected] 704-892-6629
Membership Frank Monaco [email protected] 586-322-7357
Newsletter Charlie Binder [email protected] 704-799-3584
Calendar Coordinator Chris Cashwell [email protected] 704-892-9739
Past President Rich Doering [email protected] 704-508-1930
Other Key Functions:
Communications Asst. Jim Sabine [email protected] 704-895-5040
Membership Asst. Mike Sharar [email protected] 712-299-1326
Photo Gallery Coord. John Lesko [email protected] 704-660-0335
Speaker Sys. Coord. John Cissell [email protected] 704-230-1703
Interest Group and Activity Leaders 2015-2016 As of June 1, 2015
Boating
Frank Monaco
Chuck Knox
586-322-7357
704-696-8384
Book Club Larry Coy [email protected] 704-662-7733
Bowling Skip Weber [email protected] 704-677-6533
Cards – No Poker Frank Monaco [email protected] 586-322-7357
Chess Rick Hartline [email protected] 704-663-5454
Excursions Tom Uhl [email protected] 704-360-9194
Fantasy Football Joe Bubenzer [email protected] 704-662-6807
First Thursday Dinner Larry MacLeod [email protected] 704-799-1364
Fly Fishing Bob Fletcher [email protected] 704-892-2380
Golf Bill Vander Haar [email protected] 704-608-0193
Hiking Chris Cashwell [email protected] 704-892-9739
Investor Education Steve Runnion [email protected] 704-987-2254
Lake Fishing Gene Engle [email protected] 704-799-9635
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Landscaping/Gardening Walt Stachnik [email protected] 704-663-7984
Jet Ski Adventures Glen Lindemann
John McCue
704-799-7077
704-252-1170
Logo Clothing Chuck Kaiser [email protected] 704-895-7244
Lunch with a View Pete Van Derveer [email protected] 704-895-6427
Lunch with a View -
Traveling Edition
Skip Weber [email protected] 704-677-6533
Motorcycling Mike Sabbagh [email protected] 704-301-7367
Photography Gary Hinrichs [email protected] 704-483-2819
Pistol Shooting Karl Schwalb [email protected] 240-481-9757
Pool Gary Fortune [email protected] 704-873-3566
Retirement Life Skip Weber
Steve Fairley
704-677-6533
704-892-9648
Shooting Gary Deese [email protected] 704-664-6249
Technology John ”Gus”Gustafson
Karl Schwalb
704-806-6906
240-481-9757
Tennis Jerry Valliere [email protected] 704-799-1595
Travelogue Glen Lindemann [email protected] 704-799-7077
Wine Tasting Jim Wieder [email protected] 704-799-3632
Woodworkers Doug Rae [email protected] 781-835-6450
CLUB COMMUNICATIONS AND THE INTERNET
In addition to the monthly breakfast meeting, the Club uses the Internet extensively for
communicating to its members. There are several aspects to these communications:
A. The monthly newsletter and important communications which need to reach all members
are sent by e-mail using the e-mail addresses which are part of the member profile/contact
information in the GB Master Membership Directory. To respect the privacy of our members
we do not send out personal emails to the entire membership. Please contact the Golden Boys
Communications Director at [email protected] if you believe that you have a
non-personal email that needs to be sent to all Club members.
B. Interest Group Leaders communicate with their group members via their own e-mail
lists or by phone.
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C. The Club currently maintains three web sites for communication purposes.
(1) There is a Yahoo Group site that is used to maintain our Club event calendar and
to maintain a photo directory of all Golden Boy members. It is located at this link
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CLNGB/. The site is a rich storehouse of information for
members, and all members with an email address in the GB Master Membership
Directory can gain access to the site by contacting the Communications Director
[email protected]. Once registered at the site the member can select
one of two ways to get electronic event notices: the default option is to get individual.
event notices one email at a time, or with the "Daily Digest" option (must be selected)
that will consolidate all the notices for the day.
(2) The Club uses a web site
http://groupspaces.com/CentralLakeNormanGoldenBoys/ to send out emails to the entire
membership. The site also has the capability of sending out emails to individual interest
groups if the interest group leader chooses to use the capability. Any Golden Boy in
good standing can also register at the site and access the membership directory and
other content available there.
(3) The Club also uses a “One Drive” web storage to provide access to commonly
sought after club documents such as newsletters, membership booklets, hard copy
calendar files, etc. Here are links that will take you to the most asked for documents.
i Newsletters
ii Club Files
iii Calendars
iv Interest Group Folders
v Membership Files
If your e-mail address changes:
(1) You will want to advise the Membership Chairman and the leaders of Interest Groups in
which you participate, so you stay in the communications loops.
(2) The Membership Chairman will then notify the Communications Director of your new
e-mail address and request that he update your address on the GB communications email
web site. This will ensure that you will continue to receive all member blast e-mails,
including the monthly newsletter.
(3) Only the registered member can change his profile on the Yahoo web site. You will need
to log in at this link http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CLNGB/ once logged in, change your
member profile which contains your preferred email address.
If your personal profile information changes: Please provide the Club
Membership Chairman all changes to your address, phone, marital
status, etc.
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CLUB MEMBER DIRECTORY POLICY
The Club Member Directory is proprietary and is intended solely for internal CLNGB
Club use. Any external or commercial use of the Directory is strictly prohibited to protect
the privacy of our members and violation of this policy may result in dismissal from the
Club.
The Directory is posted on the web site under Files, and is updated monthly.
ACTIVITIES
BREAKFAST / BUSINESS MEETING
The monthly breakfast and business meeting is scheduled for the second Friday of the month. The
business meeting starts at 9 a.m. Most members arrive around 8 AM for the buffet breakfast and small
talk. The location is the Finish Line restaurant near I-77 Exit 36. The current cost of breakfast is $7.50
(tip is to be left on table after the meeting). Adult male guests are welcome. There are sign-up sheets for
Interest Group and excursion events in the room behind the meeting area.
LOGO CLOTHING
Central Lake Norman Golden Boys logo golf shirts, sweatshirts, tee shirts, jackets, caps and boat flags are
available for purchase from the Club, and can be ordered through Chuck Kaiser.
MAJOR CLUB-WIDE PARTIES
From year to year, the Club organizes various special parties for the membership. In past years these
have included parties in the fall and during winter holidays. In the spring, the Boating Interest Group
(‘IG’) organizes a Progressive Dinner by Boat. In late summer, the Boating IG also organizes a fun
Island Beach Party on Lake Norman.
INTEREST GROUPS Interest Groups are the core of the membership activity of the Central Lake Norman Golden Boys.
Members of the Club decide which groups they wish to join. There is no limit on how many groups
members may join. Each group operates its own activities, some are regular weekly or monthly and some
occur as single events. Some interest group activities include spouses and some do not. It’s up to each
member to initiate his participation in the groups.
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Announcements of Interest Group activities can be made in any of five ways:
1. Calendar on GB Web site
2. E-mail notices to GB members signed onto Web site
3. Distribution of printed calendar at monthly meetings
4. Announcements by Interest Group Leaders at monthly meetings
5. Interest Group e-mails to members who register with Interest Groups that maintain specific IG mailing
lists.
Many Interest Groups request or require that people preregister. There are several ways to sign up:
1. Some activities can be registered for at the monthly breakfast meeting
2. E-mail announcements to the membership about the activity include Group or activity leader names
and addresses to which members can respond by e-mail or phone.
3. In cases where a fee is required, sending a check to the Treasurer is the acceptable method of
registration. Preregistration is required because of physical constraints on the activity location or the need
to arrange for food and beverage service.
Individual Interest Groups Include:
BOATING
The boating group organizes boating related activities. Typical activities include a raft-up followed by a
catered dinner outside, an island picnic, monthly full-moon restaurant/cruise/raft-ups, fall color cruise,
navigation event, etc. Often, boaters’ assistance is included such as boating skill/safety courses or
seminars, and the Boaters’ Assistance Directory.
This is an event based group, no regular meetings, preregistration for events required, seasonal
April - November.
BOOK CLUB
The book club meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Station at
10:00 a.m. The group discusses a book selected for that month and decides on books for coming months.
The books are on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction. We also do book exchanges
periodically.
Group meets on a regular monthly basis, has a scheduled reading list, meets all year.
BOWLING
The bowling group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Pappas Victory Lanes in
Mooresville. This is a non-competitive, non-league, fun bowling event for bowlers of all skill
levels. Monthly participation is encouraged, but not required. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. to start
bowling by 10 a.m. Wives or significant others are welcome.
Group meets on a regular monthly basis, fees for bowling are required, meets all year.
CARDS “NOT POKER”
The Cards Not Poker Interest Group will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at a local bar/ restaurant.
Optional lunch will start at 12:30 and the card game of the month will start at 1:30. We will play until
3:30 – 4:00. The Card game of the month will be selected by the group before the next meeting. The
choice of games includes: Euchre, Hearts, Pinochle, Cribbage and Gin Rummy. More than one card game
can be played at any meeting.
Group meets on a regular monthly basis, active all year
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CHESS
The chess group meets on the first Wednesday and third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Original
New York Bagel Shop in the Mooresville Crossing Shopping Center. All levels of skill are welcome.
Enjoy chess, coffee, snacks and congenial company. There are plenty of chess boards available.
Group meets on a regular monthly basis, preregistration is not required, meets all year.
EXCURSIONS
We conduct trips to local or regional points of interest as well as local sporting events. Most of these are
daytime trips with carpools to the destination. A group lunch is often scheduled before the return trip
home. In addition "Lunch and a Movie" is scheduled on a monthly basis. Some excursions are open to
spouses while others are designated as members only, depending on limitations set by the place to be
visited. Activity based group, no regular meetings, preregistration required, active all year.
FANTASY FOOTBALL
During the football season, members enjoy exercising their football savvy with Fantasy Football.
Activity based group, no regular meetings, preregistration required, seasonal activity August –
December.
FIRST THURSDAY DINNER
A different area restaurant is selected each month and on the first Thursday of the month members and
spouses have the opportunity to enjoy a meal with friends.
Activity based group, regular meeting schedule with a different location each month,
preregistration required, active all year.
FLY FISHING
We go fishing in streams and rivers in the area. These are usually day trips to delayed harvest or catch-
and-release waters in the nearby mountains. Usually, we plan one overnight trip annually. Men
interested in learning about fly-fishing are welcome.
Activity based group, no regular meetings, preregistration required, seasonal generally March-
November.
GOLF
The group typically plays every Monday at the Mooresville Golf Course and Thursday at Fox Den
Country Club, except on holidays. The typical golf season runs April through October; however, winter
golf is also available and is separately organized. Two to four scrambles for members are held during the
summer. A competitive tournament is held later in the summer to determine a GB champion.
Activity based group.
HIKING
The hiking activity is usually scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month and involves a day hike
in the area. Hikes usually are three to four hours long in the moderate level of intensity. We focus on
hikes that will feature vistas, waterfalls, wildlife or historical sites. Most hikes are within a two-hour
drive. The group carpools to the hiking sites.
Activity based group, monthly events, preregistration required, year round activity with exception
of August.
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INVESTOR EDUCATION
We meet on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss investing information and financial strategies.
The group meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Station.
Group meets on a regular basis, no preregistration required, meets all year.
JET SKI ADVENTURES
Participation in the Jet Ski Adventures group is for members who enjoy jet skiing. Typically the group
plans ten jet ski rides a season on Lake Norman and other Catawba chain lakes of a one day duration. The
membership also selects one or more adventurous outings of some greater significance each year,
typically spanning several days. Some examples include four-day trips to destinations such as the
Intracoastal Waterway, and the James, Potomac and Tennessee Rivers.
This is an event-based group, no regular meetings, preregistration for events required, seasonal
generally May - October.
LANDSCAPING/GARDENING The new Group focuses on landscaping and gardening with various topics of interest. We meet monthly
on the second Tuesday of each month with a speaker followed by general discussion. We also have a
”resource list” of selected local garden related sources; general and specialized email lists to contact other
members with similar interests; and tours of member and public gardens..
Group meets monthly January to June, September to November. No preregistration is required.
LAKE FISHING We are combined with the Harbor Fishing Club and meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
for presentations of fishing interests. The meetings are held at the Harbor Clubhouse.
Group meets on a regular monthly basis January to June then September to November. No
preregistration is required.
LUNCH WITH A VIEW/ TRAVELING EDITION
There are two scheduled lunch activities for Golden Boys. Lunch with a View meets on the first Tuesday
of each month at Hooter’s in Mooresville. Lunch with a View Travelling Edition meets periodically at
various restaurants in the region – watch the web site calendar for schedule.
Activity based group, preregistration is recommended, meets all year.
MOTORCYCLING
The group typically enjoys 3 to 5 hour local motorcycle day rides periodically during the year. And,
overnight rides (ranging from 2 nights/3 days to 4 nights/5 days) are occasionally scheduled. Wives or
significant others are welcome and encouraged to participate on all rides. E-Mails will be sent to those
interested in motorcycling announcing planned activities. If interested, please provide your email address
to the Interest Group Leader to ensure timely communication.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Photography group meets monthly on the third Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake Norman Volunteer
Fire Station. Our focus is on learning more about digital photography and we address all levels of
expertise. We’re big on sharing ideas and experiences and everyone gets a chance to participate, either
through providing photos for critiquing or through conducting some educational briefings. We also
conduct photo excursions to local points of interest.
Group meets on a regular basis, no preregistration required, meets all year, except for July.
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PISTOL SHOOTING
We meet first Wednesday of each month at Point Blank Range to participate in indoor target-shooting
with pistols. Topics such as gun safety and training may also be scheduled.
POOL
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at a member’s home with a pool table. Each evening is
limited to the host and seven players on the east and west sides of the lake. The normal schedule is from
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. On occasion, afternoon sessions may be held at a local restaurant.
Group meets on a regular basis, preregistration required, meets all year
RETIREMENT LIFE
This group, with input from the Golden Boys membership, has developed a long list of informative and
interesting topics to support and inform us during our retirement years. We use outside speakers and
knowledgeable members within the Club to lead wide-ranging topics of interest to seniors. Meets on the
first Friday of the month at 10:00 AM
Group meets on a regular basis, except for July and August, and preregistration is required.
SHOOTING
We meet second and fourth Tuesday each month to participate in various outdoor target-shooting
activities using rifles or shotguns, including skeet, sporting clays, and rifle ranges. Topics such as gun
safety and training may also be scheduled.
TECHNOLOGY
The Technology Interest Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 12:00 a.m. at
the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department. All levels of expertise (all technologies, not just
computers) are encouraged to attend. At each meeting we will discuss predetermined topics (based on
member interests). If appropriate, guest speakers may be invited. And, for those that are interested, hold
a general question and answer period at the end of each meeting.
Group meets on a regular monthly basis; preregistration is not required; meets all year.
TENNIS (Senior Tennis League)
We meet each Tuesday and Thursday. During the months of November through May, we play at
Cornelius Park in Mooresville at 1:00 P.M. In the other months (June through October) we play at 9:00
A.M. All skill levels of members, spouses and significant others are invited to participate. The format of
play is doubles. No preregistration is required. An email is sent to each participating member of the
Tennis Group on the day of play to let players know of cancellations due to weather conditions or any
changes in location, etc. Group meets on a regular basis twice a week, no preregistration required, meets all year.
TRAVELOGUE
We meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. for slide shows and open discussions by
members who have traveled to interesting locales. We have been meeting at the Lake Norman Volunteer
Fire Station.
Group meets on a regular basis, no preregistration required, meets all year.
WINE TASTING
This group is for members who enjoy tasting and learning about wine and socializing with other members
and their wives. Our wine tasting events typically will be held in conjunction with a local retail wine
store or restaurant with a guest speaker to talk about the wines being tasted. No experience is needed.
Activity based group, preregistration required, meets September through June (summer allows
time for rehab………….
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WOODWORKING
We welcome men with all levels of woodworking experience, skill, and tools. Our purpose is to learn
new techniques through knowledge-sharing. We meet monthly, usually at a member’s workshop where
we can do hands-on demonstrations. We also encourage interaction with other woodworkers to help with
projects. Periodically, we will visit factories, trade shows, and professional demonstrations. Providing
labor for a community service project lets the group demonstrate its skills for the betterment of our
community.
Activity based group, no preregistration required, meets all year.
CLUB REFERENCE INFORMATION
Golden Boys Event Payments
Make your check payable to CLN Golden Boys, and mail it to:
CLN Golden Boys
P O Box 4182
Mooresville, NC 28117
Please include the event or purpose on the memo line, to avoid confusion.
Golden Boys Web Site
The address of the club web site is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CLNGB/. Contact John
“Gus” Gustafson or Neil Vroom at [email protected] if you need assistance or
have questions. Gus or Neil can also provide detailed instructions for registering at the site.
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BYLAWS
Article I
NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Central Lake Norman Golden Boys.
Article II
PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be:
Section II.I --- To provide an organization that allows for networking among men with similar interests
and circumstances.
Section II.II --- To provide an opportunity for men new to the area to meet local residents and become
assimilated into the area through activities of common interest.
Section II.III --- To share experiences with people you enjoy spending time with in activities you enjoy.
Section II.IV --- To help make the Central Lake Norman area a better place because we are here.
Article III
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section III.I --- Membership: Any male resident of the Central Lake Norman area within the Club
boundary is eligible to become a member of the Central Lake Norman Golden Boys.
Existing membership, regardless of location, is considered to be “grandfathered”.
The following describes the geographical guidelines for future members: Using “Quality’s Full Color
Map of Lake Norman” as reference, that would include the area within D-13 (NE) to M-13 to M-12 to the
south Iredell County line (SE) to the west Iredell County line (Catawba River)(SW) to D-4(NW) back to
D-13(see map).
Only those men residing within this boundary will be eligible to join the Golden Boys.
Section III.II --- Dues: Annual dues shall be for the fiscal year of June 1st through May 31st. The
amount shall be recommended by the Board and approved by the membership.
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Article IV
MEETINGS, QUORUMS AND VOTES, AND AGENDA
Section IV.I --- Meetings: Meetings shall be held once each month, the place and time to be determined
by the Board of Directors, typically the second Friday of the month. Board meetings may be called by the
President or at the request of at least two Board members.
Section IV.II --- Quorums and Votes: For the purpose of amending these Bylaws, a quorum of 51% of
the membership, and approval by 2/3 of the votes cast is required. For other routine business, a quorum
shall consist of those members in attendance at the monthly meeting, and approval by a simple majority
of votes cast is required.
Section IV.III --- Agenda: The order of business at all meetings shall be set by the Board of Directors.
Article V
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section V.I --- Composition of the Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall consist of the
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairman, Director of Communications,
Newsletter Editor, Calendar Coordinator, Assistant Treasurer and the most recent ex-President willing to
serve on the Board
Section V.II --- Officers: Officer titles will be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and
Interest Group Leader.
Section V.III --- Board of Director Vacancies: Should an elected position become vacant, the
remaining Board members may elect a replacement to fill the unexpired term by majority vote.
Section V.IV --- Nomination and Election of Directors: At the April monthly meeting, nominations
will be accepted for the positions being vacated with the following exceptions: The Vice President
automatically ascends to the position of President, unless he declines; and the Assistant Treasurer
automatically ascends to the position of Treasurer, unless he declines. If the Vice President or Assistant
Treasurer is appointed by the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy, the position of President or Treasurer
for the succeeding year shall be filled at the next election. All Directors serve for a one-year term.
Election of Directors will be at the May meeting with those elected starting their terms June 1st.
Section V.V --- Attendance at Board Meetings: Any member who wishes to attend a Board of
Directors meeting may do so as a non-voting participant.
Article VI
EVENT OF DISSOLUTION
Section VI.I – Payment of Liabilities: All liabilities and obligations of the organization shall be paid
and discharged, or adequate provisions made therefore, and the remainder of the organization’s assets
shall be distributed as follows:
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Section VI.II – Conditional Assets: Assets held by the organization upon condition requiring return,
transfer or conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the dissolution, shall be returned, transferred
or conveyed in accordance with such requirements.
Section VI.III – Remaining Assets: Other assets, if any, shall, subject to the Articles of Incorporation or
bylaws, be transferred or conveyed to one or more of the following: the United States, the State of North
Carolina, a charitable corporation, or a person exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 or any successor section. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, shall
determine who receives these assets.
Amended: 6/11/04
9/9/05
3/10/06
9/10/2010
CLUB POLICIES
Membership Policy
It is the intent of the Club to be an open men’s organization. New members will normally come from
recommendations and invitations by existing members. Membership openness to new members shall be
considered an element of the Club’s “Service to the Community.” In order to retain membership in the
Club, members must be current with any dues agreed upon by the organization, and must be courteous
and of ethical character.
Approved by the Executive Board in 2002
Communications Policy
The content of the Club-wide newsletter, calendar, and emails will be limited to Club news and
information of general interest to the membership. Examples are information about interest group events,
excursions, Club business matters, the events calendar, volunteer opportunities, memorials, and the listing
of new members.
The type of content that will not be included are such categories as references to political parties,
candidates or positions, promotions of a business, charity, church or other outside groups, solicitations,
selling of personal items, for profit activities, yard sales, etc. and references that would be considered in
poor taste or offensive to members.
Approved by the Executive Board in 2005
Approved by the board of Directors February, 2011
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Dues
The Golden Boys fiscal year runs from June 1st to May 31st.
Annual dues for active, currently paid up members are payable between April 1st and May 31st of each
fiscal year for the next fiscal year beginning June 1st. If dues are not paid by May 31st, a member is
considered delinquent. If dues are not paid by June 30th, a member will be moved to inactive status.
Dues paid between June 1st and March 31st by delinquent, inactive, and new members will cover the
remainder of the current fiscal year. Dues paid between April 1st and May 31st by an inactive or new
member will cover the period through the next fiscal year, a maximum of 14 months.
Dues will be re-evaluated annually by the Board and will be used for the general expenses of the Club
(e.g., insurance premiums, supplies, communications, physical assets, etc.). Dues are non-refundable.
Fees for participation in special programs, Club wide events, or Interest group activities may be required
and will be determined on an ad hoc basis.
Approved by the Executive Board in the spring, 2005
Update approved by the Executive Board, August 2009
Update approved by the Executive Board, April 2011
Annual Financial Audits
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Vice President shall coordinate an audit of the Golden Boys
financial records. The outgoing Treasurer, the incoming Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, the Vice
President and a member (preferably a previous Treasurer) shall meet to audit the previous fiscal year’s
financial records. The incoming Treasurer shall report on the results of the audit to the membership.
Approved by the Executive Board in the fall, 2005
Update approved by the Executive Board July, 2009
Continuity of Activities
Each Officer and Interest Group Leader shall pass on to his successor all appropriate information to
ensure continuity.
Approved by the Executive Board in the fall, 2005
Board of Directors Nominating Committee
Each March, the Vice President will call a meeting of the Nominating Committee for the purpose of
recommending candidates for Board of Director positions for the following term year. The Nominating
Committee will consist of the Vice President, Membership Chairman, Past President and two “members-
at-large” selected by the Vice President. The Committee’s nominations will not preclude nominations
from the floor at the April monthly meeting.
Approved by the Executive Board in January, 2006
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Member Care Upon notice:
The Secretary shall send an appropriate card to a member or member’s spouse who has been hospitalized
as an inpatient. The Secretary shall send a sympathy card in the event of the death of a member or
member of his family.
The Treasurer shall send a card and a memorial to a designated recipient on behalf of a member or
member’s family in the case of the death of the member, member’s spouse, member’s parents or
member’s children.
Approved by the Executive Board in January, 2006
Update approved by the Executive Board July, 2009
Club Member Directory The Member Directory is proprietary and is intended solely for internal CLNGB Club use. Any external
or commercial use of the Directory is strictly prohibited to protect the privacy of our members.
Approved by the Executive Board in July, 2008
Event Subsidy It is the intent of the Central Lake Norman Golden Boys Board of Directors that each Golden Boy event
be financially self-sustaining.
However, from time to time, there may be events that the Board believes warrant a subsidy from the
Golden Boys Treasury. These events would primarily be of a nature where a subsidy would have a
positive impact on making them more affordable to the Golden Boys membership.
The Board of Directors will consider requests for approving subsidies from activity, event, or Interest
Group leaders. Approved by the Executive Board in November, 2012
Publicity and Promotion The Club and its members will not publicize, advertise or otherwise promote the Club or any of its
activities and events to the general public unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors.
Approved by the Executive Board in January, 2009
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Member Conduct Policy
The Board has the responsibility to counsel any member regarding inappropriate conduct in
accordance with the Club’s Process Statement Regarding Conduct and to terminate the membership
of that person, if appropriate.
Approved by the Executive Board in March, 2010
Approved by the Executive Board in September 2010
Approved by the Executive Board in December 2010
Membership Reinstatement Policy
Any person whose Club membership has ended due to non-payment of dues is “grandfathered” wherever he
lives and may be reinstated at any time with the payment of dues for a new member for that fiscal year.
Any person whose Club membership has ended due to resignation or termination for cause must request Board
approval to rejoin the Club and, if approved, must pay the dues for a new member for that fiscal year.
Approved by the Executive Board in December 2010
Event Ownership
In the instance where members of more than one club are invited to an event, one club shall be designated
the host and organizing club. Event payments will be made to the Treasurer of that club.
Approved by the Executive Board in April, 2010
Interest Groups and Leadership Policy
Proposed new Interest Groups require Board review and approval before proceeding. Criteria include
Club Vision, Mission, traditions, suitability within Club standards and guidelines, and feasibility.
Interest Groups:
Are developed and maintained to serve specific interests of Club members
Must conduct their activities consistent with the Statement of Purpose, goals, bylaws, policies,
procedures, and ethical standards described in the Club’s Membership Booklet
Will determine their own plans for types and frequency of meetings and activities
Can and should communicate their activities through the Club’s communications network and the
Calendar Coordinator
May request Club funds from the Board to support their activities
Will use the Club Vice President as the liaison with the Board
Will be removed from the list of Interest Groups if they become inactive or do not have a group
leader.
May when necessary have the Group Leader designate a member to lead an activity, in which
case the designee will be considered a ‘temporary officer’.
To foster broad leadership, an individual member may be the leader of no more than two Interest Groups
at a time.
Approved by the Executive Board in January 2012
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Insurance Coverage Policy
The Club shall maintain both a Non Profit Directors and Officers Liability Policy and a Commercial
General Liability Policy with A+ rated insurance companies as long as the Club remains in operation.
In the event that the Club discontinues its operation, it shall purchase an Extended Coverage Policy for up
to three years to protect its Directors and Officers against any litigation filed against actions occurring
while the Club was in operation.
Approved by the Board of Directors in July, 2010
Cancellations Due to Weather
CLNGB meetings and events will be cancelled for weather – related causes any time the Iredell /
Statesville District cancels classes due to weather. School closings are announced on many local TV and
Radio stations in advance of the school day. If there is a question about whether an event will be held,
please consult your radio or TV for closure information. Schools opening on a two hour delay are not
closed, and will not cause a Golden Boy event to be cancelled.
Approved by the Board of Directors in March, 2014
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
President:
Shall be responsible for overall functioning and continuation of the Club
Works to assure the structure of the Club is in place and is accomplishing the agreed upon purposes
of the Club
Leads Board meetings and monthly breakfast/business meetings
Coordinates with the Board and Interest Group Leaders to assure those functions are taking place
Updates the Club Membership Booklet
Vice-President:
Supports the President in coordinating overall Club activities Fills in for the President during the President's absence
Coordinates the leadership succession process by developing and maintaining, along with the
Membership Chairman, a list of volunteer leaders and those recommended as leaders by other members
Proactively maintains contact with the IGLs to facilitate open communications with the Board
Leads the annual nominating and voting process for officers of the Club at the April and May
breakfast meetings
Coordinates an annual financial audit
Functions as the Volunteer Opportunity Communicator
Becomes the following year's President
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Treasurer:
Collects membership dues and controls distribution of funds to cover Club expenses. Maintains records to accurately reflect income and expenses.
Reports on financial status at business meetings. Maintains checking account and watches to assure expenditures are ethical and in support of Club
activities.
Assistant Treasurer:
Handles treasury matters in absence of the Treasurer.
Provides a check and balance in the capacity of a signatory and audit responsibility as required.
Automatically becomes the Treasurer the following year.
Secretary:
Keeps minutes of all Board and business meetings of the Club Post minutes on the web site Maintains records of minutes and other Club documents Maintains Club archives Sends get well and sympathy cards as appropriate
Membership Chairman:
Maintains an up-to-date Club Member Directory and appropriate contact information to allow for proper communications with members and networking among members
Keeps the roster of guests at the monthly meetings to introduce guests and potential members Keeps applications for new members Distributes the Club Membership Booklet
Communications Director:
Acts as communications hub for all Club activities
Works with Membership Chairman to maintain an up-to-date communications roster
Communicates (via e-mail) with all Club members regarding all activities of the Club
Works with Interest Group Leaders to gather and distribute information on all Club activities
Maintains Club web site on the Internet
Newsletter Editor:
Prepares and distributes monthly Club newsletter, via e-mail to all members Works with Board of Directors, Interest Group Leaders, Calendar Coordinator, and Excursion team to
gather the pertinent information, edit material and produce a high quality finished product Posts the Newsletter on the web site each month
Is a member of Communications team and works with the Communications Director and Calendar Coordinator
Calendar Coordinator:
Assures that the Golden Boys' Activities Calendar is kept up to date by communicating with the
Interest Group Leaders for all group activities.
Prepares monthly Listings of Events for distribution at Breakfast/Business Meeting.
Distributes Listings of Events to members by email following each monthly Meeting.
Works with Interest Group Leaders to resolve scheduling conflicts.
Serves as the liaison/contact person for the Board of Directors, IGLs, and other Golden Boys in
coordinating and scheduling meeting time at the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department.
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Interest Group Leader:
Sets up meetings/activities of the group he leads. Coordinates and plans for interesting activities.
Leads group get-togethers. Communicates with Communications Director and the Newsletter Editor to publicize activities to all members.
Posts activities on web site calendar.
Past Presidents Advisory Council (PPAC):
Supports and advises the CLNGB Board of Directors on specific long term issues affecting the Club,
such as the Vision, Policies, and bylaws, if requested.
Meets on an ad hoc basis for its work on special projects
Board of Directors:
Administers the bylaws of the Club
Provides overall leadership by focusing on the “Vision” and “Mission” statements shown below (1)
Maintains a membership roster, control and services
Operates a treasury function for Club financial transactions
Maintains a communications link for the Club and the Interest Groups
Maintains the prescribed basic level of liability insurance for the Club's leaders and its members
Evaluates any problems regarding ethics or violation of Club policies and takes action, if necessary
Provides support and guidance to Interest Group Leaders
Creates operating procedures for the proper functioning of the Club
Helps identify future leaders
Vision: To build a great social club for senior men residing in the Central Lake Norman Area who desire to
be active and befriend other men with similar interests.
Mission: To serve the needs of its members by maximizing the opportunities for their participation in
activities they are interested in and to foster a social environment that encourages fun, personal development,
recreation, entertainment, and fellowship
GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDANCE AT
GOLDEN BOY EVENTS
PURPOSE: It is the purpose of this document to provide guidelines to the Interest Group Leaders,
Interest Group members, and special event planners of the Golden Boys for determining attendance in
Interest Group and Club wide activities.
PHILOSOPHY: The Golden Boys Club is a men’s membership social club designed for networking
among men with similar interests and circumstances. As such, Club members are to be given first priority
to attend all Club sponsored events. All others, including wives/significant others and a member’s guest,
may be included on a case by case basis if circumstances require their attendance for the success of the
interest group activity or Club wide event. Interest group activities and Club wide events are not open to
the general public.
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The members of each Interest Group, or the steering committee members for Club wide interest group
activities such as Adventures, Boating, Excursions, First Thursday Dinners, and Retirement Life (interest
groups with potential Club wide participation) may determine if attendance by wives/significant others
and member guests is appropriate for the activity in question. The Board has the ultimate responsibility
for determining who may attend Interest Group activities, if necessary, to maintain consistency across
interest groups under the Club’s Statement of Purpose, Bylaws, and Policies.
The Board of the Club may determine, if necessary, the appropriateness of inviting wives/significant
others and member guests to Club wide, non interest group activities to be consistent with the Club’s
Statement of Purpose, Bylaws, and Policies.
GUIDELINES:
Wives/Significant Others: In making an invitation to a member’s wife/significant other to attend an
Interest Group activity or Club wide event the following should be considered:
- Are they needed or wanted as partners for a specific activity?
- Is the Club member in attendance?
- Does the event require attendance that is greater than what members alone normally provide?
Southenders/Catawbans: In making an invitation for the participation by Southenders and Catawbans in
interest group activities and Club wide events the following should be considered:
- Do the Southenders and Catawbans interest groups have a designated leader and share an activity with a
similar Golden Boy interest group?
- Is it a joint event sponsored by the Boards of the Golden Boys and either the Southenders, Catawbans,
or both?
- Will the three clubs communicate the activity or event specifics only to their own members?
- Are the attendees of these events a member or member and wife of one of the three clubs?
- Is one Club designated as the host and organizing club with the event payments made to the Treasurer of
the host club (Current policy to be deleted)?
Guests: In making an invitation to member guests to attend an interest group activity or a Club wide
event the following should be considered:
- Is the guest a speaker or provide some expertise that is otherwise not available from within the Club?
- Does the guest limit the attendance by Club members and wives, if they are invited?
- Do they reside outside of the Lake Norman area as required by these guidelines?
Authored by: Tom Connelly, Rich Doering, Todd Duncan, and Chuck Kaiser – 3/3/2011
Reviewed by IGL – 3/21/2011
Approved by the Executive Board – 4/6/2011
Activity No Shows, Fixed Costs and Refunds
GUIDELINES:
In all circumstances, members shall notify an activity leader as soon as possible of a cancellation. This
courtesy will prevent inconveniencing other members.
If an activity has a fixed cost to be shared by participants, the activity leader should set a payment date
well before the event date. At the discretion of the activity leader, payments shall be sent to the CLNGB
Post Office Box or as the activity leader directs. Full refunds will be made to members cancelling prior to
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the payment date. Refunds requested after the payment date will usually only be made after event
expenses are fully paid and will be made from any money remaining on a pro rata basis among those
requesting refunds.
Members do not have a reservation for an event until full payment is received. If an event has a
maximum reservation number, reservations will be in the order of payment receipt. An activity leader, at
his discretion, may maintain a waiting list which will also be populated in the order of payment receipt.
Refunds to those wait listed will be made when it becomes apparent to the activity leader that the wait
listed member(s) cannot be added to the list of attendees.
Refunds requested because of an inability to attend an event due to the rescheduling of the event to an
alternate date, which date was communicated prior to the payment date, will be made only if there is no
financial loss to the club arising from the refunds.
Adopted by the Executive Board in November, 2012