The Duffers

Bylaws

1. Objective:

The objective of the "The Duffers" is to have its members enjoy the game of golf in an atmosphere of fun and fellowship with fellow Duffers, and hopefully to see the game of each Duffer improve as the season progresses.

2. Play:

Foursomes will be assigned by the President to enhance comradery among members. The exception: When playing Green Acres, foursomes will be formed on a random basis.

3. Membership:

Members-In-Good-Standing (M) are those members who have paid the annual dues and have completed at least 2 rounds of Duffers scheduled golf during the preceding season, or have been excused from completing the required (2) rounds for good reason by the Executive Committee.

Candidate Members (CAND) are those who have been the guest of a member and played at least (2) rounds of Duffers scheduled golf in the same year. At that point they are eligible to become a Candidate Member (CAND) by paying $15 in Candidate Dues. They are then welcome to play the remaining Duffers scheduled golf outings that year. The Candidate Members (CAND) may then be proposed and voted on to become Members (M) of the The Duffers at the next annual Winter Meeting. Members are encouraged to invite fellow golfers as guests who they deem will meet the objectives of the organization.

Retired Members (RM) are those who choose to no longer play golf and will, therefore, no longer be required to pay dues. They are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual Banquet and 19th Hole gatherings. They may request reinstatement as a Member in Good Standing (M) at any time as long as they meet those requirements. At the end of five years if there has been no activity or a request to be reinstated as a member, they will be dropped from the formal membership list. They may continue to receive all Duffers e-mail correspondence.

Charter Members/Retired Charter Members (CM/RCM) are those who organized the "Thursday Evening Duffers" in 1964.

4. Executive Committee:

The Executive Committee shall consist of the three (3) most recent Presidents. The Executive Committee will be available to assist the current President with specific requests. An example is, but not limited to, taking over for the current President on golf days when the current President is unable to attend.

5. Dues:

Annual Member and Candidate dues shall be set each year by the Executive Committee prior to the Pre-Season Meeting and they shall be payable in full prior to the start of the golfing season. Special assessments shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

6. Scores:

All scores must be turned in to the President absolutely no later than one week after playing, for posting. Pars shall be circled; birdies squared; and eagles put in a big triangle. Hole in one ... bring your wallet! No scores will be accepted for games played on other than the prescribed dates and courses listed on the official Duffers schedule.

7. Schedule:

The President shall have available for the members the schedule of courses, projected costs, tee times, 19^th hole locations and tournament types prior to their first outing.

8. Tournament:

Only Members-In-Good-Standing are eligible to participate in the annual Duffers Golf Tournament.

9. Tournament Winner:

The winner of the annual Duffers Golf Tournament will be awarded the elegant Duffers trophy at the annual Duffers banquet in November. The winner's name will be incribed on it in recognition of their achievement. After proudly displaying it in their home or office for one year it will be returned to the President at the close of the next season for presentation to the next Duffers Tournament winner.

10. President:

Only Members-In-Good-Standing are eligible to be the President. The current President chooses the next President, with input from the Executive Committee, and is then named at the Annual Banquet. The President is responsible for preparing the official Duffers schedule, collecting dues/assessments, maintaining the financial records, score keeping, assigning foursomes, and planning the Pre-Season Meeting and Annual Banquet.

Revisions approved by Membership Vote

March 25, 2026