BYLAWS OF THE METROPOLITAN GOLF WRITERS ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE I – NAME AND OFFICES.
Section 1. Name. The name of this Association shall be the METROPOLITAN GOLF WRITERS ASSOCIATION.
Section 2. Office. The principal office of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association (the “Association” or ”MGWA”) shall be in the Village of Elmsford, County of Westchester, State of New York, at 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, New York, 10523. The Association may also have offices at such other places within or without the State of New York as the Board of Directors (“the Board”) from time to time may determine or the business of the Association may require.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSES.
The purposes for which the Association has been organized are as follows:
Section 1. General. To generally act in furtherance of its forestated purposes with the powers generally stated in Section 202 of the N.Y.S, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, but not necessarily limited by the recitation thereof, to the exclusion of other powers in the furtherance of its corporate purposes.
Section 2. Mission Statement. The mission of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association is: To promote and encourage the improvement of golf journalism; to publicly recognize outstanding contributors to golf; to conduct an Annual Awards Dinner for the benefit of the three (3) Metropolitan-area Caddie Scholarship Funds of Long Island, New Jersey and the MGA, and the MGA Foundation.
Section 3. Articles of Incorporation. To do everything necessary, suitable or proper for the accomplishment, attainment, or furtherance of, to do every other act or thing incidental to, appurtenant to, growing out of, or connected with, the purposes, objects, or powers set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, and to perpetuate the mutual interests and fellowships among golf journalists, whether alone or in association with others; to possess all rights, powers and privileges now and hereafter conferred by the laws of the State of New York; and, in general, to carry on any of the activities and to do any of the things herein set forth to the same extent as fully as a natural person or partnership might or could do; provided that nothing herein set forth shall be construed as authorizing the Association to possess any purpose, object or power or to do any act or thing forbidden by law to a not-for-profit association organized under the laws of the State of New York.
ARTICLE III — MEMBERSHIP.
Section 1. Association Membership. There shall be the following classifications of membership within the Association:
— (a) Regular Membership
— (b) Associate Membership
— (c) Retired Membership
— (d) Honorary Membership
Section 2. Attainment and Retention of Membership.
— (a) Application for membership shall be made in writing to the Association on forms provided by the Association, accompanied by such information as the Association may require, and subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the Board of Directors. Regular and Associate Members must reside in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area, or work for a publication broadcast or other entity that is either based in the region or is available in the region. The rights and privileges of each class of member shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
— 1. Regular Membership shall be granted upon application and approval by the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors to persons of good character who are staff or freelance . . . Golf Writers, Editors, Publishers for newspapers, magazines, journals or books; Television, Video, Radio; New Media/Online/Internet Influencers, Podcasters, Bloggers, Content Creators and such personnel; Still Photographers, Artists, Authors; or other such media personnel . . . who devote substantial time to golf.
— 2. Associate Membership shall be granted upon application and approval by the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors to persons of good character who . . . are Publicity Officials for golf competitions, publications or organizations who would not otherwise be eligible for Regular membership; Press Officers of international, national, state or regional golf associations; Advertising Sales representatives, editorial or administrative employees of publications, broadcast or other media entities who will fulfill the purposes of the MGWA; Officials of golf associations; Tournament Directors and other administrators of golf events; others who may meet such requirements as established by the Board of Directors.
— 3. Retired Membership shall be granted upon application and approval by the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors to persons who have been members of the MGWA for at least five (5) years and who have retired from active participation which would otherwise qualify the individual for Regular or Associate membership in the Association, or who meets such other requirement as may be established by the Board of Directors.
— 4. Honorary Membership shall be granted upon nomination by any Regular or Associate member, on approval by two-thirds of the Board of Directors, to those individuals who have significantly contributed to the purposes of the organization. Honorary members shall be exempt from payment of dues, shall have no vote in matters of the organization, and shall not be eligible to hold any office of the Board of Directors, but shall have any other privilege associated with Regular Membership.
— (b) Memberships shall be renewed annually upon timely payment of annual dues.
Section 3. Conditions of Membership.
— (a) Voting – All members of the Association except Honorary Members may vote on any questions which may come before the members.
— (b) Duration and Resignation – Membership in the Association may terminate by voluntary withdrawal by the member, giving written notice to the Secretary of such intention to withdraw from membership. All rights, privileges, and interest of a member in or to the MGWA shall cease on the termination of membership. Withdrawals shall be effective upon fulfillment of all obligations for the fiscal year and there will be no refunds of any membership dues.
— (c) Suspension and Expulsion – Membership in the Association may be suspended or terminated for cause. Sufficient cause for such suspension or termination of membership shall be a violation of the bylaws or any rule or practice duly adopted by the MGWA, or any other conduct prejudicial to the interest of the MGWA. Suspension or expulsion shall be by two thirds vote of the entire elected Board of Directors; provided that a statement of charges shall have been sent by certified mail to the last recorded address of the member at least fifteen (15) days before final action is taken thereon. This statement shall be accompanied by a notice of the time and place of the meeting of the Board of Directors at which the opportunity to appear in person and/or to be represented by counsel and to present any defense to such charges before action is taken by the Board of Directors shall be granted.
— (d) Membership Extension – Any member in good standing who, during the course of a membership year, encounters an employment status change that would not otherwise qualify for membership, may apply for membership status for one subsequent year. If, at the conclusion of the subsequent year, eligibility for membership has not been obtained, further regular membership will not be allowed but the person may apply for Retired or Associate membership.
ARTICLE IV – DUES AND ASSESSMENTS.
Section 1. Amount. The annual dues for all members of the Association shall be established by the Board of Directors
Section 2. Assessments. Special assessments, if necessary for the operation of the Association, may be levied equally against members by vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Failure to Pay. Members who fail to pay their dues or assessments by the prescribed deadline(s) shall, without further notice and without a hearing, forfeit all rights and privileges of membership, provided that the Board may, by rule, prescribe procedures for ending the time for payment of dues and assessments, and for continuation of membership privileges upon request of a member and for good cause shown.
ARTICLE V – MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Meetings of the Association shall be open to all Members of the Association.
Section 1. Meeting.
— (a) Meetings of the Association may be called by the President or by majority vote of the Board of Directors, or shall be called by the President upon written request of one-tenth of the Regular Members of the Association.
— (b) Notice of any Meeting, and information as to the subject matter to be considered, shall be given by first class or digital mail at least fourteen (14) days prior to but not more than forty (40) days before the date appointed for the Meeting.
— (c) Meetings may be held in person or via any medium which allows all Members to be seen and heard in real time.
Section 2. Quorum.
— (a) A numerical majority of the Regular Membership, present in person or via electronic means, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the membership.
— (b) If a quorum is not present, a majority of the Regular Members present may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without further notice until a quorum is present.
Section 3. Procedures.
All meetings of the Association shall be governed by Parliamentary Laws as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order (most recent edition) when it does not conflict with these Bylaws.
ARTICLE VI — MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION.
Section 1. Board of Directors.
The Board shall reflect the diversity and scope of the members of the media in the Metropolitan New York area. The Association shall be managed by a Board which, upon adoption of these bylaws and at such time as the Board with “grandfathered” members is reduced to 15, shall consist of a maximum of fifteen (15) directors elected by the Board. Each Director shall be at least nineteen (19) years of age and shall serve without remuneration.
Section 2. Powers and Duties of the Board.
The Board shall be responsible for the supervision, control and direction of the affairs of the Association, shall elect the Officers of the Association, shall determine its policies or changes therein within the limits of the Bylaws, shall actively prosecute its purposes. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed by the Board of Directors, given a notice of fourteen (14) days advance notice for any proposal, with a two-thirds vote of the entire Board. The Board shall perform all functions legally required and/or normally performed by a Board, including but not limited to:
— (a) Fix and determine the qualifications and annual dues for all memberships in the Association.
— (b) Supervise the financial functions of the Association.
— (c) Hire, retain, and/or remove such employees, agents, independent contractors and professionals as it deems necessary, including fixing their duties and compensations.
— (d) Upon proper Notice and Hearing, suspend or expel any Member for refusal or neglect to comply strictly with the Association’s Constitution, Bylaws, Standing Rules or Board decisions.
— (e) Fix and determine the qualifications, privileges and entry fees of Membership, Annual Awards Dinner and Outings.
ARTICLE VII – OFFICERS.
The Officers of the Association shall be a President, two Vice Presidents, and a Treasurer, each of whom shall have such duties, powers and functions as hereinafter provided.
Section 1. Election and Terms of Office.
— (a) Only those who have been members of the Association for at least two (2) years are eligible to serve as an Officer;
— (b) Only those who have served on the Board of Directors for at least two (2) years are eligible to serve as President;
— (c) No Officer may hold more than one (1) office at any given time.
— (d) The Nominating Committee shall solicit and accept qualified nominations for the officers of the association and present a slate to the Board at the Annual Meeting of the Board. In addition, the President shall ask for nominations from the floor.
— (e) Each Officer shall be elected for a term of one (1) year at the Annual Meeting of the Board, or until a successor is elected. The President shall not serve more than four (4) consecutive full terms.
— (f) The President of the Association must be a Regular Member, unless no Regular Member is currently deemed best qualified by the Nominating Committee to serve; in that case, an otherwise-qualified Associate member who has been presented to the Board for consideration by the Nominating Committee may be elected.
— (g) Each Officer shall take office immediately at the time of election and shall receive all books and properties pertaining to the office from the predecessor at that time.
— (h) Any Officer may be removed by action of the Board with cause, by vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.
— (i) An Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board, the President, or the Secretary of the Association. Unless otherwise specified in the notice, the resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by the Board or such Officer, and the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
— (j) In the event of the death, resignation, or removal of an Officer, the Board in its discretion may elect, by majority vote, a successor to fill the unexpired term, except that only a Vice President (incumbent or one who has previously served in that office) may be elected successor President.
Section 2. President. The President will:
— (a) preside at all meetings of the Association, the Board, and the Executive Committee; shall determine the agenda for all such meetings; and perform all duties incident to the office.
— (b) serve as an ex officio member of all Standing Committees, except the Nominating Committee.
— (c) serve as the primary liaison to and supervisor of the Client Administrator including dissemination of annual objectives and, in conjunction with input from the Board, providing the annual assessment of the Client Administrator; and,
— (d) make an annual report to the Association.
Section 3. Vice Presidents. The Vice Presidents will:
— (a) oversee all personnel matters in consultation with the President;
— (b) oversee the marketing, media and communications functions of the Board, including but not limited to initiatives, Awards Dinner, Outings and Membership;
— (c) be responsible for programmatic assessment, strategic planning, and such other duties as may be delegated by the President and will serve on appropriate committees to further these functions; and,
— (d) shall act on behalf of the President when the President is unavailable.
— (e) keep correct records of the Association, except those as pertain to the Office of Treasurer;
— (f) keep records of all meetings of the Association and of the Board, including any Executive Sessions, and prepare, certify, and disseminate the minutes of the Board to each Board member;
— (g) be responsible for providing all notices required by the Bylaws, including notice of nominations, of all Board meetings, and of the Annual Meeting;
— (h) present at the Annual Meeting a full report of all matters relating to the affairs of the Association, including a summary of all actions taken during the year by the Board;
— (i) oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Record Retention Policy, Whistleblower Policy, Investment Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Code of Conduct Policy and other policies as appropriate;
— (j) attend to such correspondence as may be assigned to them, serve on appropriate committees to further the functions of the position, and perform all duties incidental to such office; and,
— (k) can appoint the Client Administrator to attend and record all Board Meetings as a non-voting observer, plus perform such functions — including record-keeping and reporting — as deemed appropriate by the Board.
Section 4. Treasurer. The Treasurer will:
— (a) have the care and custody of all the funds and securities of the Association, and oversee the deposit and disbursement of funds and the financial record-keeping functions of the Association to insure the financial health of the organization;
— (b) purchase and maintain required insurance;
— (c) prepare an annual budget and disburse funds in accordance with the budget approved by the Board and/or pursuant to any special appropriations made by the Board;
— (d) prepare a written report for each Annual Meeting of all receipts and expenditures during the fiscal year, and prepare and present a financial statement for each meeting of the Board;
— (e) arrange for an audit of accounts as authorized by the Board;
— (f) serve as an ex officio member of the Finance/Audit Committee but may not serve as Chair;
— (g) at all reasonable times, exhibit the books and accounts to any Director of the Association during ordinary business hours; and,
— (h) can authorize the Client Administrator to have the power of signing a check with the explicit approval of the President and Treasurer. Any check over $5,000 shall have two (2) signatures; the Treasurer and the Client Administrator.
ARTICLE VIII – ELECTION AND TERM OF DIRECTORS.
The Board of Directors shall be elected by the Board at the last meeting of the calendar year, and elections shall be conducted by a process determined by the incumbent Board.
— (a) Any member of the Association for at least two (2) years is eligible to serve as Director and may apply to the Nominating Committee of the Board. The Nominating Committee shall notify the Membership that nominations are open no more than thirty (30) and no less than fourteen (14) days before the date of the Annual Election and shall certify that applicants are members in good standing before adding their name to the ballot to be submitted to the Board for the Annual Election.
— (b) Directors shall take office on January 1 of the year following the annual election.
— (c) Except for “grandfathered” members of the Board, who may continue until they resign or otherwise depart office, each Director shall be elected for a term of three years, or until a successor is elected.
— (d) No Director may serve more than four (4) consecutive three-year terms. Partial terms resulting from the initial election or the selection of a new director to fill the remainder of a vacated seat will not count toward the 12-consecutive-year limit.
— (e) Any Director may be removed by action of the Board with or without cause, by vote of a majority of the Directors;
— (f) A Director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board, the President, or the Secretary of the Association. Unless otherwise specified in the notice, the resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by the Board or such Officer, and the acceptance of the resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective;
— (g) A Director elected to fill a vacancy caused by resignation, death, or removal shall be elected by majority of the board to hold office for the unexpired term.
ARTICLE IX – MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
All business of the Association shall be transacted at a meeting duly called and noticed.
— (a) The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors shall be the last Regular Meeting held in the calendar year for the election of the Officers of the Board and the transaction of other business as may properly come before the Board.
— (b) Notice of all meetings of the Board shall be given to all Board Members by first class or digital mail not less than seven (7) days before the meeting except in the case of emergency meetings as declared by the President.
Section 1. Place and Time of Meetings.
— (a) The Board shall hold its meetings at the office of the Association or at such other places, either within or without the State of New York, as it may from time to time determine.
— (b) Special meetings of the Board shall be held upon notice to the Directors and may be called by the President or Vice President upon ten (10) days’ notice to the Directors by first class or digital mail; special meetings shall be called by the President in a like manner on written request of three (3) or more Directors. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any Director who submits a waiver of notice whether before or after the meeting or who attends the meeting without protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice. At a special meeting, only business specified in the notice will be conducted.
— (c) Directors are expected to attend all regular Board meetings, but at the least make every effort to attend Board meetings and to actively participate in the business of the Board and the activities of the Association;
— (d) Meetings of the Board of Directors shall not be open to non-directors, except by special invitation.
Section 2. Quorum.
A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board. If a quorum is not present, a majority of those Directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice until a quorum is present. The President, at their sole discretion, may conduct a board meeting electronically provided that a properly constituted quorum is individually assembled. The minutes of meetings will be distributed to all Board members.
Section 3. Electronic Attendance.
Any one or more members of the Board may participate in a meeting of the Board by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time, and participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting. Directors attending via a telephonic conference call or visual mechanism, such as Zoom, will constitute part of the quorum of the meeting and may participate in any Executive Session. Directors attending via telephonic conference call will be considered to have attended for attendance purposes.
Section 4. Actions of the Board.
— (a) Unless otherwise required by law, when a quorum is present, a vote representing a majority of the numerical composition of the entire Board is required to approve proposals. However, any vote regarding approval of MGWA Awards Dinner honorees or changes to the Bylaws requires approval by two-thirds of the numerical composition of the Board.
— (b) Each Director present shall have one (1) vote; voting via voice, email or other electronic voting programs shall be allowed to fulfill the requirements of a quorum and a majority of the numerical composition of the Board.
— (c) Action may be taken by the Board without a meeting, on written consent by all the Directors entitled to vote thereon, setting forth the action taken. The written consent and the resolution shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings.
— (d) At all meetings, all votes shall be by voice or electronic means, except those specifically required by these Bylaws or those upon the request of not less than three (3) Directors, which shall be by written ballot.
Section 5. Compensation.
Directors shall not receive any financial compensation for their services as Officers or Directors but the Board of Directors may, by resolution, authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Such authorization may prescribe procedures for approval and payment of such expenses by designated Officers of the Association. A Director may not be compensated for any services to the Association.
Section 6. Adjournment of Meetings.
A majority of the Directors present, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn any meeting to another time and place. Notice of the adjournment shall be given to all Directors who were absent at the time of the adjournment and, unless such time and place are announced at the meeting, to the other Directors.
ARTICLE X – COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD.
Section 1. General.
— (a) The President, in consultation with the Vice Presidents, shall nominate the chairperson of each committee and its committee members for approval by the Board.
— (b) All Directors will be expected to serve on at least one committee of the Board annually.
— (c) Appointment to committees will be on an annual basis and for a one-year term. The list of appointments will be circulated annually and again upon any change.
— (d) The duties and responsibilities of all such committees shall be provided for in charters from time to time as authorized by the Board. In no event shall any committee have any authority with respect to:
— the filling of vacancies on the Board or on any committee;
— the amendment or repeal of these Bylaws or the adoption of new Bylaws; and,
— the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board.
Section 2. Standing Committees of the Board.
The Board may establish and appoint Committees as it shall determine, but there shall be six (6) Standing Committees;
— 1. Executive Committee, chaired by the President, consisting of the officers of the Board.
— 2. Dinner Committee, chaired by the President or a designee.
— 3. Nominating Committee, chaired by the most recent Past President or another Past President as designee, and consisting of other past presidents who remain “active” and choose to serve on the committee. A minimum of three members shall comprise the Nominating Committee. Should a minimum of three Past Presidents not be available, the Board shall choose from among the Board of Directors to complete the Nominating Committee with a minimum of three members.
— 4. Activities Committee, chaired by a Vice President or designee
— 5. Membership Committee, chaired by a Vice President or designee.
— 6. Communications/Social Media Committee, chaired by a Vice President or designee.
— (a) Each Standing Committee so appointed, other than the Executive and Nominating Committees, will be chaired by a member of the Board and shall consist of members of the Board and other non-Board members with particular expertise who may be nominated for appointment to any Standing Committee by the President in consultation with the Vice Presidents.
— (b) The presence of two (2) members of a committee, including at least one (1) Director, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the committee. The President shall be an ex officio member of all Standing Committees except the Nominating Committee.
— (c) The Officers of the Board shall comprise the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be called upon for consultation and emergency action. A majority of the members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum. Actions of the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Board at its next scheduled meeting.
Section 3. Ad Hoc Committees of the Board.
— (a) Ad Hoc Committees may be established from time to time by action of the Board to consider various issues and/or to support various functions of the organization. (e.g., Initiatives, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Executive Advisory, etc.). All such committees shall be reviewed for continuation on at least a bi-annual basis.
— (b) Non-Directors with particular expertise may be nominated for appointment to any Standing or Ad Hoc committee except the Executive and Nominating committees, by the President in consultation with the Vice Presidents. Non-Directors may not constitute a majority of any committee.
Section 4. Awards Committee.
The Board of Directors shall serve as a committee of the whole to nominate and choose recipients of awards to be presented at the Annual Dinner.
Award recipients must receive two-thirds majority approval from the Board.
ARTICLE XI – CLIENT ADMINISTRATOR.
The Client Administrator, who is a salaried employee, under the direction of the President and Board, shall supervise the general administration and activities of the Association. The Client Administrator shall serve as staff to those committees where assigned. The Client Administrator shall not be a voting member of the Board nor of any Board Committee, and shall not be present during Executive Sessions of the Board except by explicit invitation.
ARTICLE XII – NOTICE.
When Notice is required under these Bylaws, Notice shall be deemed given when delivered personally (e.g., electronically) or when deposited in the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, directed to the address specified in the records of the Association. Personal notice shall be deemed to include notice by electronic-mail, facsimile, or other technological means.
ARTICLE XIII – FISCAL YEAR.
The fiscal year of the Corporation and the Association shall be January 1 through December 31.
ARTICLE XIV – INDEMNIFICATION.
Section 1. Indemnification.
The Association shall indemnify:
— (a) each Director and former Director,
— (b) each of the Officers and former Officers,
— (c) each of its employees and agents (if any) designated for indemnification by the Board in its discretion, and
— (d) each person serving at the request of the Association as a Director, Officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise (each, an “Indemnitee”) who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party, to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, by reason of the fact that such Indemnitee was or is a person described in subparagraphs (a) through (d) hereof, whether by or in the right of the Association or not, in a manner and to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by law. The Association shall also advance expenses to any such Indemnitee in connection with such action, suit or proceeding to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by law, subject, however, to receipt of an undertaking from the applicable Indemnitee with respect to repayment of such advances as required by the New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.
Section 2. Applicability and Non-Exclusivity.
The right of indemnification herein provided shall be in addition to any and all rights to which an Indemnitee otherwise might be entitled, and the provisions hereof shall neither impair or
adversely affect such rights.
ARTICLE XV – CONSTRUCTION.
If there be any conflict between the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the Association Bylaws, the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation shall govern.
ARTICLE XVI – CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedures. Directors, Officers, and the Client Administrator of the Association should conduct the Association’s affairs consistent with the goal of promoting the best interests of the Association. It is therefore expected that all such individuals will conduct any business related to the Association with candor and integrity.
Any individual who has a potential conflict of interest in any matter concerning the Association shall disclose such conflict to the appropriate person, either the President or Secretary, as described in the Policy and Procedures, at the earliest practicable time.
ARTICLE XVII – CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY.
No part of net earnings of the Association shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual;
No substantial part of the activities of the organization is carrying on (political) propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. Additionally, the Association does not participate or intervene in, including the publishing or distribution of statements, any campaign on behalf of any candidates for public office; and,
Upon dissolution of the Association and after paying or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the Association, the Board of Directors shall dispose of the remains assets of the Association exclusively for one or more exempt purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future federal tax code), or shall distribute the same 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 order of the Superior Court of the State of New York or New Jersey in the judicial district where the principal office of the Association is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such Associations organized and related exclusively for such purposes as said court shall determine.
ARTICLE XVIII – POLICY REGARDING INTERACTIONS WITH MEDIA AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA.
The Board of Directors shall adopt a policy regarding interactions with Media and use of social media in matters relating to the Association. The full Policy and Procedures are to be maintained as a separate document and are available from the Treasurer or Client Administrator of the Association.
(The preceding document of Metropolitan Golf Writers Association bylaws was approved by at least a two-thirds majority of the Board of Directors on May 28, 2025, and is effective immediately). (Amended July 30, 2025.)