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ARTICLE I - NAME

The ORGANIZATION shall be known as the Lite Pros Golf Club of Greater Houston.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERS

All applicants for membership will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status or national origin.

ARTICLE III - ORGANIZATION

Said ORGANIZATION is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes as the making of distribution to organizations that qualify as exempt ORGANIZATIONS under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

ARTICLE IV - NET EARNINGS

No part of the net earnings of the ORGANIZATION shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the ORGANIZATION shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article Three hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the ORGANIZATION shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the ORGANIZATION shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an ORGANIZATION exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an ORGANIZATION contribution(s) to which is(are) deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding of any future federal tax code.

ARTICLE V - DISSOLUTION OF ASSETS

Upon the dissolution of the ORGANIZATION, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of schedule 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the ORGANIZATION is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

Section 1: Regular meetings shall be held at least bi-annually. Meetings shall normally be held at the course facilities before or after Saturday golf round. A minimum 3-day notice of meeting will be given to active members.

Section 2: Special meetings may be called by the President. In the absence of the President, such special meetings may be called by the Vice President. A minimum 3-day notice shall be given and the purpose of the meeting clearly stated. The Agenda shall be limited to the specific purpose for which the special meeting is called. Location of special meetings shall be specified in meeting notice.

Section 3: A quorum shall be seven active members. No business may be conducted unless a quorum is present.

Section 4: Voting shall ordinarily be done by voice ballot. However, the ORGANIZATION reserves the right to call for a secret ballot.

ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS

The elected officers of this Club shall be as follows:

1. The President 5. The Treasurer

2. The Vice President 6. The Tournament Director

3. The Secretary 7. Assistant Tournament Director

4. Assistant Secretary 8. Chaplain

9. Sergeant-at-Arms

ARTICLE VIII - OFFICERS, ELECTION/APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

Section 1: The term of office shall be a minimum 2-years as of January 2016.

Section 2: Officer elections shall normally be held in the last quarter of odd number calendar years. However, upon motion and second, a resolution may be made to retain current officers for the next 2-year term. Newly elected officers will assume their positions starting in January of even number years. Voting shall be by secret ballot and only those present may vote. A simple majority will constitute selection to office.

Section 3: The President may appoint any other officers as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the ORGANIZATION.

Section 4: An elected officer may be removed from office for just reasons. Upon motion and second, this issue shall be brought to the floor for resolution. It shall take a three-fourths majority to remove an elected official from office.

ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES

The standing committees of this ORGANIZATION shall be:

1. Competition and Awards 4. Executive

2. By-Laws 5. Rules

3. Fundraising 6. Banquet

ARTICLE X - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1: It shall be the duty of the President to open and preside over the meetings of the ORGANIZATION and ensure that the by-laws are adhered to. The President shall appoint all committees. The President may also remove individuals from their appointed position for just reasons. The President may recommend that elected officials be removed from office. It shall take a three-fourths majority to confirm this recommendation.

Section 2: It shall be the duty of the Vice President to assume the responsibilities of the President in his absence or when otherwise delegated. The Vice President shall serve as the ORGANIZATION'S liaison representative in dealing with other organizations, as well as conduct the initial evaluation of applications for membership.

Section 3: It shall be the duty of the Secretary (and/or Assistant Secretary) to record the minutes of each meeting and verify all monies collected by the Treasurer. The Secretary shall also remind all members of the ORGANIZATION'S regularly scheduled meetings, as well as inform them of all special meetings.

Section 4: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to collect and deposit all monies due the ORGANIZATION. Deposits must be made within 48 hours after collection. The Treasurer shall also maintain adequate records of the ORGANIZATION'S financial transactions and present a written financial report at each business meeting.

Section 5: It shall be the duty of the Tournament Director (and/or Assistant Tournament Director) to plan and coordinate all tournament play, including site selection and form of play for each event. It shall be his duty to plan a golf program that will reflect the desires of the ORGANIZATION membership, and at the same time be fair and ensure maximum competition. The planned play shall be presented to the ORGANIZATION for its approval at each of the ORGANIZATION'S regularly scheduled meetings.

Section 6: It shall be the duty of the Chaplain to lead the religious activities of the ORGANIZATION.

Section 7: It shall be the duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms to maintain order at all business meetings of the ORGANIZATION.

ARTICLE XI - DUTIES OF COMMITTEES

Section 1: The Competition and Awards Committee shall be chaired by the Tournament Director and consist of no more than three members. It shall be its duty to decide which trophies (or prize) are to be awarded for golf. One member of this committee shall be designated as the ORGANIZATION'S handicap official.

Section 2: The By-Laws Committee shall be chaired by the Secretary and consist of no more than three members. It shall be its duty to draft the appropriate revisions to the bylaws for further consideration by the entire membership.

Section 3: The Fundraising Committee shall consist of no more than three members. It shall be its duty to plan and coordinate all activities designed to raise money for the ORGANIZATION'S Treasury.

Section 4: The Executive Committee shall consist of all current elected officers. It shall be its duty to plan all meetings and oversee the preparation of a comprehensive budget.

Section 5: The Rules Committee shall consist of no more than three members. It shall be its duty to resolve all issues referred to it. The Committee shall use as its guide the most current edition of the USGA Rules of Golf as a basis for its decisions. Such decisions must be unanimous and are final.

Section 6: The Banquet Committee shall consist of no fewer than three members. It shall be its duty to coordinate all of the activities related to the ORGANIZATION'S Anniversary and Awards Ceremony, including site selection and program.

ARTICLE XII - DUES, FEES, PENALTIES AND OTHER SANCTIONS

Section 1: A one-time membership fee of $25.00 shall be required for all prospective new members to achieve member status.

Section 2: Dues for each active member shall be $4.00 per round to be paid on the day of play. Prospective new members, inactive members, and guests shall also pay dues of $4.00 per round. A member is considered active in any particular year if he or she has paid the one-time membership fee above and: 1) he or she was active the preceding year and has played five (5) or more rounds that year; or 2) is a prospective new member or inactive member and plays five (5) or more rounds of golf within a calendar year, paying the $4.00 per round dues. (Effective January 1, 2013) (Dues amount changed from $2.00 to $4.00 in 2015 2^nd quarter meeting.)

Section 3: All dues and fees collected will be deposited into the club treasury and will be used in accordance with Disbursements stipulations as specified in Article XV.

ARTICLE XIII - REVOCATION OF AND WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP,

RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS

Section 1: Each member is expected to conduct himself in a manner that reflects favorably on the ORGANIZATION. Whenever this is thought not to be the case, the Club shall consider revoking the membership of that individual in accordance with the following procedure:

An ad hoc group consisting of the President and six other of the officers named in Article VII shall review the specific reasons why the member's continued affiliation with the ORGANIZATION should no longer be recognized. If a majority of these officers deem it advisable to revoke the membership of the individual, they shall refer the matter to the entire ORGANIZATION (not including the person whose continued membership is being considered) for final resolution. If the person(s) whose membership is in question is one of the officers specified earlier, that officer shall not be a part of the initial group which considers this issue. A three-fourths majority vote of members present shall be required to revoke membership.

Section 2: A member can withdraw his membership from the ORGANIZATION at any given time by presenting his resignation in writing to the President.

Section 3: Any officer (other than the President) may remove himself from office by presenting his written resignation to the President. Upon acceptance of the resignation, the President may appoint someone to serve out the unexpired term of the officer who is resigning.

Section 4: If the President wishes to resign, he must present his intentions, in writing, to the Secretary. Upon acceptance of the President's resignation, the Vice President will immediately assume the Presidency. The Office of Vice President shall remain vacant until the next scheduled election. The Secretary, at this point, shall be next in line with the officers in succession per sequence listed in Article VII.

ARTICLE XIV - MEMBERS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1: New members can be accepted at anytime. Prospective new members cannot vote on issues before the ORGANIZATION until after active membership has been attained. (See Article XII for dues and fees applicable.) At such time, that member shall be considered fully vetted in accordance with these Bylaws, with all associated rights and privileges in effect at that time; and eligible for all organization sponsored competitions and benefits.

Section 2: Any member shall have the right to bring before the ORGANIZATION any acts regarding fines, relief of office duty, revocation of membership, etc., for reconsideration or other resolution. Such actions shall be directed to the ad hoc group referred to in Article XIII, Section 1, who will handle them in the manner specified here.

Section 3: Any active member who does not participate in at least five (5) rounds per calendar year shall automatically be placed on inactive status the following year. Should this occur, said member shall regain active status automatically after five (5) rounds are played in a subsequent calendar year, without having to pay the $25 membership fee again.

Section 4: Any member who is unable to take care of his financial responsibilities or actively participate because of his financial hardship or illness, yet desires to maintain regular membership status, shall be considered for a waiver of obligations not to exceed six months. Such application shall be made to the President along with all the supporting reasons. It shall take a three-fourths vote of members present to accept the petition. The affected member shall be notified in writing of the disposition of his application along with all qualifications, if any, clearly spelled out.

ARTICLE XV - DISBURSEMENTS/OBLIGATIONAL AUTHORITY

Section 1: Funds may be disbursed with the approval of a majority of the executive committee for amounts less than 10% of the current balance of Club Treasury. For disbursements in excess of 10% of club treasury, an approval by majority vote of members present at ORGANIZATION'S meeting must be received before disbursement.

Section 2: Checks must be signed by the Treasurer with approval of two of the following three officers: President, Vice President, and/or Secretary.

Section 3: No individual has authority to obligate the ORGANIZATION unless specific authority has been previously granted.

Section 4: No disbursements shall be made from treasury that will cause a balance in treasury to be an amount less than the sum of all membership fees collected from current membership.

ARTICLE XVI - AMENDMENTS/WAIVERS

Section 1: Any amendments or alterations of these by-laws shall be read at a regular meeting, and shall be held over one month before it is acted upon. No amendment or alteration shall be adopted unless concurred by three-fourths of a quorum.

Section 2: No provision of these by-laws shall be waived unless there is a majority of at least twelve votes to accept waiver.

REVISED: June 22, 1992

APPROVED: July 28, 1992

REVISED: July 31, 1993

APPROVED: July 31, 1993

REVISED: January 28, 2006

APPROVED: July 22, 2006

REVISED: January 05, 2013

APPROVED: January 26, 2013

REVISED: February 12, 2016

APPROVED: February 18, 2017

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Robert Wesson, Secretary Dwight Baker, President