HARBOUR POINTE MEN’S CLUB

MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Purpose

This Code of Conduct is intended to establish clear and acceptable behavior expectations for Harbour Pointe Men Club (HPMC) members. It is not intended to restrict the rights of anyone, but rather to ensure that all members are treated with respect while enjoying the Harbour Pointe Golf Course, practice facilities, and club house. The HPMC deems that upon payment of membership fees all members have given their consent to be bound by this Code of Conduct.

Objective

The objective of this policy is to ensure an environment that is free from misbehavior, violence, and discrimination, for members and visitors of the Club. HPMC’s goal is an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Member Responsibilities

By applying for and accepting membership, in HPMC, every member is deemed to agree to the following:

  1. The privileges and rights of members are governed by the HPMC By-Laws; Rules of Competition; and
  2. The conduct of each member is subject to the HPMC By-Laws, Member Code of Conduct, Rules of Competition and other such Rules and Regulations that may be enacted by the HPMC BOD.

Conduct

All members will:

  1. Conduct themselves in a sportsmanship manner (they will not knowingly cheat), manipulate their handicaps, or disrespect fellow competitors.
  2. Respect the rights of all other members, HPGC staff, management and BOD (they will not verbally or physically, threaten or slander others, either personally or through social media).
  3. Observe proper golf etiquette and abide by the Rules of Golf established by the USGA, WGA and other local rules of the course.
  4. Not act in a rude or inappropriate manner, including the use of profane language, gestures, insults, or other misbehaviors that are considered to be in threating manner.
  5. Respect the golf course, carts and facilities.
  6. Not engage in any form of sexual, racial, religious or other harassment.

Bounds of Conduct

Unacceptable conduct may be deliberate, or unintended. The test is whether a reasonable person knows, or ought to know, that such behavior would be considered unwelcome, inappropriate, or threatening to the recipient. The HPMC BOD has the sole discretion in determining whether conduct is detrimental to the Club.

Interaction with the Board of Directors

Members acknowledge that:

  1. They may make suggestions to the BOD regarding the operation of the Club for the betterment of the Club.
  2. Their behavior shall be respectful in dealing with the BOD.
  3. Members are encouraged to submit new agenda items for consideration during the monthly BOD meeting.
  4. Members may contact the HPMC BOD by email at: hpmcgolf@gmail.com.

Violations

The BOD has the authority, as set out in the Club By-Laws, to enforce this Code of Conduct against any members who are in violation. This may include a written reprimand, suspension of rights and privileges of the offending member, and/or expulsion from the Club.

Resolution

  1. The party reporting a violation will provide written notification to the BOD within ten (10) days of the incident. Only written notices, electronic or otherwise, will be pursued by the BOD.
  2. If the BOD deems a violation of significance has taken place, it will be put on the agenda of the next BOD meeting, and written notice will be mailed to the party alleged to have committed a violation no less than 10 days prior to the next BOD meeting.
  3. At that meeting, the BOD shall offer the alleged member an opportunity to review the circumstances of the violation(s) and offer their rebuttal.
  4. After hearing all testimony, the BOD will determine the extent of the penalty, if any, which could include a written reprimand, temporary loss of playing privileges, suspension of membership, or expulsion from the Club. The BOD will issue written notification to both parties of their decision.
  5. In no event will the annual dues be returned to a party found to be in violation, that includes suspension of membership, or expulsion from the Club unless the HPMC BOD determines otherwise.
  6. In all cases, should there be damage to property, monetary restitution will be mandatory to replace or repair the damage, to continue membership.

This Code of Conduct has been submitted to the HPMC Board of Directors for approval and replaces the previous Code of Conduct version dated August 6, 2024.