ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1 - Name:

This organization shall be called the Aesop Robinson Golf Association, hereafter referred to as the Association. The Association is a Private Organization as classified under AR 210-22.

Section 2 - Purpose:

The purpose of the Association shall be the promotion and development of friendship and camaraderie through the mutual encouragement and assistance of the members in matters of recreational and competitive participation in golf and in support of youth oriented golf charities and contributions for academic assistance.

ARTICLE II - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1 - Command Consent:

The Association operates only with the consent of the Commander, Ft. Meade, MD, who may revoke permission to operate at any time. Also, neither the installation nor the Government will have any liability for the Associations actions or debts. All Association operations are contingent on compliance with the requirements and conditions of AR 210-22.

Section 2 - Members Liability:

(a) The nature of the Association's activities is low risk. The Association will seek legal guidance for activities which may require liability coverage. In the event the Association's assets are insufficient to discharge liabilities, whatever funds that are contained in the Treasury will be applied to satisfy any outstanding debts or liabilities. The Association will obtain liability insurance as necessary IAW AR 210-22, Chap. 3-2.

(b) Income will not accrue to individual members of this Association. Income accrued will be used solely to pay Association operating expenses. The Association will comply with applicable audit requirements IAW AR 210-22, Chap. 3-3.

(c) The Association is an unincorporated association organized under the laws of Maryland in accordance with Section 11-105CJ, Annotated Code of Maryland, in any cause of action affecting the common property rights, and liabilities of the Association. A money judgment against the Association is enforceable only against the assets of the Association as an entity but not against the assets of any member. The Association will comply with all Federal, State and local tax laws IAW AR 210-22, Chap. 3-4.

Section 3 - Agreement:

The Association agrees that it will neither propagate extremist activities nor advocate violence against others or the violent overthrow of the Government. Further, the Association agrees that it will not engage in any activities which will seek to deprive individuals of their civil rights.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Active Membership:

Active membership in this Association shall be open to all active duty military personnel, all retired military personnel, and such other DOD persons, as the membership shall approve.

Section 2 - Associate Membership:

Associate membership shall be open to former members of the Association who no longer reside in the Baltimore-Washington area, the immediate family of active members, and all non-golfers who wish to affiliate with the Association and meet all of the other requirements for membership.

ARTICLE IV - DISSOLUTION

In case of dissolution of the organization, whatever funds are contained in the Treasury at that time will be used to satisfy any outstanding debts, liabilities, or obligations. The balance of these assets will be disposed of as determined by the membership. Upon dissolution, the Installation Commander will be notified in writing.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

Section 1 - Elected Officers:

The elected officers of the Association shall be President, Immediate Past-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Rules and Handicap Chairperson, Membership Chairperson, Activities Chairperson, and Chaplain. The term of office for all elected officers shall be two years, effective with the elections of 2006. The President may not serve for more than two consecutive terms, and becomes the Immediate Past-President upon completion of the term.

Section 2 - Appointed Committees/Chairpersons:

The President, in counsel with the Executive Committee, shall appoint such ad hoc committees and chairpersons as deemed necessary. They will include: Social Activities Chairperson, Sergeant-at-Arms, Historian, Parliamentarian, and Web Site Manager.

Section 3 - Vacancies:

In the event of vacancies of any office, other than the presidency, the President shall appoint a replacement, with the approval of the Executive Committee, until the next annual election.

Section 4 - Executive Committee:

The Executive Committee shall consist of the elected officers of the Association and the Immediate Past-President. 

Section 5 - Elections:

Elections shall be conducted during the November meeting. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee of three-to-five members to present a slate of candidates to the Executive Committee. Association members shall be presented the slate not less than seven days prior to the election. Additional candidates may be nominated from the floor by members and added to the slate prior to the election. A simple majority of members voting at the meeting shall determine the outcome of elections.

ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS

The Constitution may be amended at any meeting of the Association by a two-thirds majority of the active members present at such meeting provided written notice of the proposed amendments shall have been sent to the membership by authorization of the Executive Committee not less than 30 days prior to the stated meeting. Any such proposal for constitutional amendment shall, prior to the vote thereon, be subject to modification in the same manner as for other propositions submitted for Association action.