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| ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER |
| VICTORIAN MIXED TENPIN CLUB |
| The name of the club shall be the "Victorian Mixed TenpinClub" (hereinafter called the V.M.T.C.). |
| To provide the opportunity for any bowler of all abilities to bowl in tournaments |
| (a) |
| To safeguard, foster and develop a spirit of good fellowship and to advance the members mutual interest in relation to bowling generally. |
| (b) |
| To uphold the principles upon which the V.M.T.C. is founded and generally to take measures as are expedient to strengthening and extending the benefits of the V.M.T.C. members. |
| (c) |
| To conduct all V.M.T.C. tournaments on a handicap basis (at various centres throughout Victoria) |
| (d) |
| To promote bowling in all suitable areas - local, metropolitan, state, national and international where appropriate. |
| (e) |
| To encourage and where practicable, to assist formation of similar clubs in other areas specified above |
| (f) |
| To assist by co-operation, all official organisations in furtherance of the best interests of bowling |
| (g) |
| Membership of the V.M.T.C. is open to all bowlers of good standing, subject to approval by the executive. Membership could be forfeit during any period of the V.M.T.C. |
| (a) |
| Non-playing members may be accepted |
| (b) |
| A member may be granted Life Membership of the V.M.T.C., provided he/she qualifies as per paragraph 3(d) below. A proposal for Life Membership shall be made by any three members of the V.M.T.C. and presented to the Annual General Meeting. Subsequent adoption of the proposal must be carried by a 2/3rds majority of members present and entitled to vote as per paragraph 9(g) |
| (c) |
| In order to qualify for Life Membership, a member must have served the V.M.T.C for a continuous period of 5 years as an active member and/or in Committee with an outstanding record of service. |
| (d) |
| Nominations for membership shall be in writing and shall provide all necessary information including the nominee's latest verified league averages and such other specified details decided from time to time. |
| (e) |
| Membership may be denied to any nominee by an executive majority. The executive shall not be deemed to give any reason for such denial. |
| (f) |
| All annual membership fees shall be decided at the Annual General Meeting |
| (a) |
| The period of membership shall commence from the date of joining until the end of the V.M.T.C. Financial Year (31st December). |
| (b) |
| Management of the V.M.T.C.'s affairs shall be vested in an Executive Committee which shall be elected at a properly constituted Annual General Meeting. |
| (a) |
| To provide, maintain, manage and promote necessary meetings, tournaments, instruction for bowling, entertainment, functions and fund raising activities. |
| (a) |
| To determine and examine all questions, factors and trends of bowling affecting or likely to affect V.M.T.C. members. |
| (b) |
| To take steps to discourage, prevent, reduce or eliminate all practices likely to adversely affect, V.M.T.C. members. |
| (c) |
| To determine any question relating to the status, behaviour, demeanour conduct or eligibility of any V.M.T.C. member or nominee.. |
| (d) |
| To use the funds of the V.M.T.C. to the greatest general benefit of V.M.T.C. members. |
| (e) |
| To invest any V.M.T.C. moneys in such a manner as may, from time to time be determined, provided such investment is deemed both safe and beneficial to V.M.T.C. members and passed by a majority at an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting. |
| (f) |
| To receive and accept donations, gifts, subscriptions and endowments or any other form of property. |
| (g) |
| To appoint a Trustee or Trustees, personal or corporate to receive and hold any property on behalf of the V.M.T.C. To allow such property to remain outstanding in such Trustee or Trustees, pending demand or return to the V.M.T.C |
| (h) |
| To enter into discussion/s concerning amalgamation, joint-working or co-operation with any association, society, person or body or persons having similar objectives to those of the V.M.T.C. |
| (i) |
| To form Sub-Committees from time to time for various purposes or activities and to appoint other V.M.T.C. members when required to sit on those Sub-Committees. The Executive shall appoint the Chairman of each Sub-Committee from the Executive.. |
| (j) |
| To do all such things that are conductive to the attainment or furtherance of any of the objectives of the V.M.T.C. |
| (k) |
| President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Tournament Director |
| The Secretary/Treasurer shall: |
| The Executive Committee shall comprise the following office bearers and a number of membership representatives as determined in paragraph 7(d) below. |
| (a) |
| All Executive Committee members to be elected annually. |
| (b) |
| In the event of a vacancy of the Presidency the Vice-President shall occupy the office of the president until the next Annual General Meeting. |
| (c) |
| Membership Representatives shall be elected on a proportional basis on one membership representative for every 25 Financial members. The membership representatives shall be elected by the Executive Committee throughout the year as the membership shall dictate. |
| (d) |
| If the office of any V.M.T.C. Executive Member becomes vacant for any reason during his/her term of office, the remaining executive members shall elect a temporary replacement from the list of financial members. Such temporary officer shall retire at the conclusion of the current year. |
| (e) |
| All officers of the executive who are constitutionally eligible may stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting. |
| (f) |
| Only financial members may stand for election or vote at any meeting. (paragraph 9(g)). |
| (g) |
| PRESIDENT. |
| The president shall be the Chief Executive and shall preside at all V.M.T.C. meetings, and who shall perform such duties as pertaining to office, shall make written report and include recommendations at each Annual General Meeting |
| VICE-PRESIDENT. |
| The Vice-President shall carry out the duties of the President in the President's absence |
| SECRETARY/TREASURER |
| The Secretary/Treasurer shall be the Administrative Officer charged with enforcing the Constitution, By-laws and V.M.T.C. Rules. |
| Keep a true accurate record of all meetings, membership and such other records as instructed by the Executive. |
| (1) |
| Attend to all V.M.T.C. correspondence. |
| (2) |
| Notify all members in writing the date, time, place and business of all Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings. |
| (3) |
| Collect and record all V.M.T.C. moneys and make all payments authorised by the Executive. |
| (4) |
| Report to each executive meeting the financial standing of the V.M.T.C. and its individual members |
| Ensure the safe keeping of all V.M.T.C. moneys both at tournament sites and by depositing same in a reliable banking institution nominated by the V.M.T.C. and in an account under the name of the "Victorian Mixed Tenpin Club" at that banking institution. |
| (6) |
| Perform such duties as the Executive may prescribe |
| (7) |
| (5) |
| The Membership Representatives shall, with the principle Officers above, comprise the operative body of the V.M.T.C. and perform such committee activities as are deemed to be in the interest of the V.M.T.C. And not beyond the limits, bounds or extent of this Constitution. |
| The Assistant Secretary/Treasurer shall perform duties as the Executive prescribe. |
| TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR. |
| The Tournament Director shall record all scores bowled by the V.M.T.C. members during the year and allocate handicaps, points and other pertinent details as shall be authorised by the V.M.T.C. members at each Annual General meeting. |
| MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES. |
| The Annual General Meeting shall be held after the conclusion of the last tournament of the year and this tournament shall be of such a nature and held at such a time as to provide maximum opportunity and incentive to attract the greatest number of V.M.T.C. members. |
| (a) |
| An Extraordinary General Meeting may be held at any time and shall be convened by the President whenever he/she thinks fit or within six weeks after receipt in writing to that effect given by five or more eligible members. Every such requisition shall specify the business to be discussed at such meeting. |
| (b) |
| Each V.M.T.C. member shall be given, in writing a minimum of 21 days notice of every General Meeting starting date, time, place and business to be transacted (agenda). |
| (c) |
| Notices of motion must be given in writing to the Secretary/Treasurer at least 14 days prior to a General Meeting. The Secretary/Treasurer shall distribute to each member the notices of motion within 9 days of a General Meeting. |
| (d) |
| Nominations for all executive positions must reach the Secretary/Treasurer at least 14 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. |
| (e) |
| The by-laws of the V.M.T.C. and the order of business at all Meetings shall be those applying to properly convened meetings. |
| (f) |
| President Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer or Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. |
| At the Annual General Meeting a quorum shall consist of ten (10) financial members. |
| (a) |
| At Extraordinary General Meetings, a quorum shall consist of one (1) more than one third (1/3) of current financial members . |
| (b) |
| At Executive Meetings a quorum shall consist of four (4) members of the Executive. |
| (c) |
| Should at the time set down for the meeting to commence a quorum is not present, then the meeting shall be adjourned to a place and time within fourteen (14) days of the date of such meeting. If a quorum is not present at the adjourned meeting, then those members attending shall be deemed to be a quorum, provided the number of such members is not less than three (3). |
| (d) |
| The V.M.T.C. is a non-profit sporting club set up for the benefit of its members. Therefore, any surplus of funds must be used for the general benefit of those members. |
| (a) |
| All V.M.T.C funds shall be deposited in a recognised banking institution nominated by the V.M.T.C. Executive and in an account under the name of the "Victorian Mixed Tenpin Club". |
| (b) |
| All withdrawals from the Club's account must be signed by any two (2) of the following: |
| (c) |
| All office bearers of the V.M.T.C. will be in an honorary position and no officer will be allowed to accept payment in the performance of his elected duties. |
| The V.M.T.C. shall not be dissolved except by a specially convened meeting for the purpose and by a resolution carried by four fifths (4/5ths) of eligible financial members present. |
| (a) |
| In the event of the V.M.T.C. being disbanded, the assets and property after payment of all debts and liabilities, shall not be distributed to members but shall be distributed to a fund or funds with similar objectives and/or to a fund or funds exclusively for charitable purposes. |
| (b) |
| Any dispute or difference arising between members shall be referred in writing to the Executive Committee which in turn may refer such dispute to three (3)Arbitrators. The Executive or the Arbitrators shall take all evidence in the matter and after consideration of all the facts, the decision reached shall be binding on all parties to the The Arbitrators must be members of the V.M.T.C. |
| The Executive Committee or Arbitrators shall determine all cases and shall pass and record their judgment. However, the appellant or appellants shall have the right of appeal to three (3) Arbitrators mutually acceptable to both parties. All appeals shall be heard and a final decision taken within six (6) weeks of lodgement of the appeal. The mutual acceptable Arbitrators decision shall be final. |
| All official V.M.T.C. tournaments shall be conducted on a handicap basis for financial members only |
| (a) |
| Handicaps shall be calculated using 80% of the difference between a bowlers Average and 200. |
| (b) |
| Averages shall be calculated using the continuous 30 game block. |
| (c) |
| The adopted V.M.T.C. Tournament Rules shall apply to all V.M.T.C. tournaments. |
| (c) |
| This constitution may be altered at any Extraordinary or Annual General Meeting provided due notice of the motion embodying the change has reached the Secretary /Treasurer at least 14 days prior to the said meeting, and such motion or one having like effect has been carried by a 2/3rds majority of members present and eligible to vote. |
| The agenda for each General Meeting of the V.M.T.C. shall be prepared by the President and the Secretary/Treasurer, and be distributed at least 21 days prior to the meeting. |
| (a) |
| The President shall take the chair at General Meetings of the V.M.T.C. but may in discretion appoint a member to assist to conduct the proceedings or request the meeting to appoint a Chairman. Upon such a request or in the event of the President being unable to attend, the first business of a General Meeting shall be to elect a Chairman eligible under the Constitution. |
| (b) |
| The Executive Committee shall assist the Chairman in taking charge of the proceedings and the Secretary/Treasurer shall take minutes and otherwise act as Secretary of the meeting with such assistance as the Executive may think necessary. |
| (c) |
| The order of business of an Annual General Meeting shall be: |
| (d) |
| Meeting Opened. Apologies. To confirm Minutes of the last AGM To receive the Annual Report, Financial Statement and Balance Sheet of the Secretary/Treasurer. To receive the Annual Report of the Tournament Director. To receive the Annual Reports of other Club Committees. To receive the Annual Report of the President. Notice of Motion. Election of President, other Office Bearers and Membership Representatives. To fix membership fees and other dues. To approve a proposed schedule of monthly tournaments. General Business. Meeting Closed. |
| (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) |
| The Secretary/Treasurer shall distribute a nomination form for each of the executive positions to all members at least 21 days prior to the AGM. The nomination form for each of the executive positions to all members at least 21 days prior to the AGM. The nomination form shall contain space for the nominee?s name, the proposer and seconder?s name, the nominee?s signature to a statement to stand for the position and any other information deemed necessary. |
| (e) |
| At the Annual General meeting all positions on the Executive shall be declared vacant. |
| (f) |
| An absent member nominated for a position shall not be considered unless they forwarded an apology in writing to the meeting. |
| (g) |
| Should only one nomination be received for an office position, the Chairman shall declare the nominee elected unopposed provided they are Constitutionally eligible. |
| (h) |
| When more than one nomination is received a vote by secret ballot shall be taken. The Chairman shall appoint two scrutineers to collect and count the votes and then announce the successful candidates, provided they are Constitutionally eligible, on receipt of the tally figures supplied by the scrutineers. |
| (i) |
| If, for any reason, there is no nominee for an Executive position, the Chairman shall call for nominations from the floor. The nominee must be eligible under the Constitution. |
| (j) |
| The Chairman shall conduct the proceedings of general meetings according to the constitution. Any member disobeying the ruling of the Chairman may be suspended by ordinary resolution of the meeting. |
| (k) |
| Only motions of which due notice has been given shall be discussed at the Annual General Meeting. No vote shall be taken thereon except if the meeting by a majority of votes shall deem the matter to be of sufficient urgency a vote may be taken and if such motion is carried by 4/5ths of the votes recorded in respect of the same, the resolution may be adopted. |
| (l) |
| Every motion and every amendment of a motion shall be proposed by a member and seconded by another member before the same can be discussed by the meeting. When an amendment is before the meeting, no further amendments shall be moved until such first amendment has been disposed of. Debate on all amendments must take place during the discussion on the original motion and before the mover of the motion replies. |
| (m) |
| At all meetings the strictest order shall be maintained. No member shall interrupt another while speaking. Each speaker shall be allowed five minutes, subject to extension by the meeting, and the mover of a motion five minutes to reply. |
| (n) |
| On a point of order being raised the speaker so interrupted shall take their seat until the point be determined by the Chairman. Should an appeal be made against the Chairman's decision, the reason shall be sufficient expressed by the mover and a vote taken without discussion. |
| (o) |
| Discussion shall cease if the motion "That the question be now put" be carried by a majority, the original motion having been first heard in reply. |
| (p) |
| In all questions to be decided by a majority of votes of the members present and entitled to vote, the Chairman in the case of an equality of votes, shall have a second or casting vote. |
| (q) |
| All matters not covered in these By-laws shall be determined according to the practice of Parliamentary procedure. |
| (r) |
| The Secretary/Treasurer shall issue notices of meetings to all members of the Executive 14 days before the respective dates fixed for such meetings. |
| (a) |
| Motions brought before the Executive shall be decided by a majority of votes and in the case of equal votes, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. |
| (b) |
| The president shall convene a meeting of the Executive on the demand of any two members of the Executive, if in his/her opinion, the importance of the business makes it necessary, and then convene a meeting of such Executives within 14 days.. |
| (c) |
| No person who is not a member shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the Executive, unless vouched for by a member, and with the approval of a 2/3 majority of the Executive present, and shall not participate in any discussion unless called upon by the chair. |
| (d) |
| The Executive Committee should meet at least once a month. |
| (e) |
| All eligible members present shall be entitled to one vote only on one issue.. |
| (a) |
| Unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the By-laws, voting shall take place by a show of hands. A secret ballot may be stipulated by the Chairman or by at least three members present. |
| (b) |
| All eligible members present shall be entitled to one vote only on one issue.. |
| (c) |
| All votes by secret ballot shall be counted by two appointed scrutineers and the number in favour and against the motion so recorded in the minutes. |
| (d) |
| All motions carried by a majority unless as otherwise stated in the Constitution. |
| (e) |
| The office of a member of the Executive shall become vacant: |
| (a) |
| (1) At the completion of tenure of their office. |
| (2) Upon their decease. |
| (3) If they resign their office by a notice in writing to the Executive |
| (4) If they are absent for more than two meetings without leave from the Executive. |
| (5) If they cease to be a member of the V.M.T.C. |
| (6) Upon a resolution passed by 2/3rds majority of eligible members present at an Extraordinary General Meeting called for the purpose, to remove them from office. |
| If a vacancy occurs on the Executive, action will be taken, according to the Constitution. |
| (b) |
| A life member is entitled to free membership but is required to pay tournament fees for each tournament they enter. |
| (a) |
| Each member shall receive a membership card, a monthly bulletin, copies of the V.M.T.C. Constitution, By-laws, Tournament Rules and shall be entitled to bowl in any V.M.T.C. monthly tournament during the financial year. |
| (b) |
| (c) |
| If a member resigns or is expelled from the V.M.T.C. their membership fees andrights shall be forfeited. |
| (d) |
| The annual membership fees will be those fixed at the Annual General Meeting. |
| The V.M.T.C. financial year shall begin on the first (1st) day of January and end on the thirty first (31st) day of December in each year. |
| (a) |
| The magazine shall at all times remain the sole property of the V.M.T.C. Names such as: "The Pocket", "V.M.T.C. Newsflash", "Victorian Tenpin Bowling" or any such name relating to said magazine. |
| If a shortage occurs in the V.M.T.C. account, an investigation by the executive shall take place to ascertain the cause of the shortage, Upon finding the cause of the shortage, the Executive shall take the appropriate corrective action and if warranted shall initiate legal proceedings |
| The Executive shall submit a proposal schedule of monthly tournaments to the Annual General Meeting, and the Executive reserves the right to alter the schedule if found necessary. |
| All copy contained therein shall remain sole property of the V.M.T.C. |
| (b) |
| All editing of said magazine shall be the responsibility of the Committee of the V.M.T.C. and/or any person authorised by the V.M.T.C. Committee. |
| (c) |
| No copyright shall be taken on the said magazine without the direct authorisation of the full V.M.T.C Committee. |
| (d) |
| No expenditure shall be undertaken without the express direction of the V.M.T.C. Committee. |
| (e) |
| All such expenditure must be by accompanied by a receipt. |
| (f) |
| All monetary returns from the sale and/or advertising of said magazine shall be paid to Secretary/Treasurer within (7) days on receipt. |
| (g) |
| All expenditure and cash returns in relation to said magazine must be shown on statement of income and expenditure of the V.M.T.C. |
| (h) |
| These By-Laws or any part thereof may be suspended without previous notice if a motion to that effect be carried by not less than 2/3rds of the members present and entitled to vote. |
| 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th |
| In the event of a tie for any match, a one (1) game play-off shall be bowled until the tie is broken. |
| If a member withdraws from any match for any reason, the opponent shall be declared the winner of that match, and will advance to the next round. |
| Fees: Each member shall be required to pay the bowling fees for ten games, or the fee set at the Annual General Meeting, any additional fees shall be subsidised by the club. |
| Prizes: The "Bowler of the Year" winner shall receive an inscribed replica of the perpetual trophy, a "Bowler of the Year" shirt, have their name inscribed on our perpetual trophy, have first pick of any prizes and free entry into all V.M.T.C. monthly single tournaments for the following year, 2nd to 6th place shall receive suitably inscribed trophies and pick of the remaining prizes in order of placings. |
| (3) |
| (4) |
| All matches will be bowled on one day |
| (2) |
| Each finalist will bowl two-game matches under the standard 32 player Masters format (double elimination). |
| (1) |
| All qualifiers must have bowled in at least five (5) monthly tournaments, irrespective of total points accrued. |
| (d) |
| If there are more than four qualifiers, a three-game play-off, will be held on a date selected by the Executive, prior to the "Bowler of the Year" tournament. |
| (c) |
| Eligibility: The top 28 points scorers after the final monthly tournament shall qualify for entry into the "Bowler of the Year" tournament. If there is a tie for 28th spot, a three-game play-off will be held on a date selected by the Executive, prior to the "Bowler of the Year" tournament. And in addition, the top four members from the final monthly tournament who have not otherwise qualified, shall also qualify for the "Bowler of the Year". |
| (b) |
| When held: Unless otherwise stated, this tournament shall be held each year, on a date, one week following the final monthly tournament. |
| (a) |
| Format. |
| (e) |
| (f) |
| (g) |
| If there is a tie for the first place after the final monthly tournament, a three (3) game tie breaker, and if required an extra game/s will be played to decide the "Points Champion". |
| After the final monthly tournament, the member with the highest number of points shall be declared the "Points Champion" and will receive a suitably inscribed trophy, as well as a special prize to be decided by the Executive. |
| In the event of a tie in placing in a monthly tournament, the bonus points (not including the ten participating points) shall be added together and divided by the number of tied places. The resulting points to the nearest half point will be awarded to each of the tied members, together with their ten participating points. |
| Averages shall be calculated on a continuous 30 game block basis, i.e., the scratch pinfall bowled in a tournament will be added onto the total pinfall and an average taken over the latest 30 games. |
| (a) |
| Extra pins or fractions shall be disregarded when determining an average. |
| (b) |
| All games bowled in club tournaments, including qualifying attempts, shall be counted towards determining a member's average, unless otherwise stipulated by the Tournament Director.. |
| (c) |
| Where a member has not bowled the 30 games, the difference shall be made up from their previous year's average, (e.g., If a new member enters on a 150 average, their starting average will be calculated using the 150 average over 30 games. After one (1) tournament the 30 game block will be adjusted by the games actually bowled, i.e., 24 games x 150 plus 6 games at scratch pinfall etc.). |
| (d) |
| At the beginning of each V.M.T.C. year, averages will be determined using the system outlined above, Games used will be those from the previous year. |
| (e) |
| Entering averages for new members will be based on their highest league average over 18 games or more. |
| (f) |
| If a new member cannot produce verification of their average, then they will be handicapped on an average assessed by the Tournament Director. |
| (g) |
| Handicaps shall be calculated on a basis of 80% of the difference between a member?s average and 200. |
| (a) |
| Extra pins or fractions in the handicap shall be disregarded. |
| (b) |
| The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the handicap of any member, who, in the opinion of the Director, is not bowling to their capabilities, The adjusted handicap shall be determined by a two-thirds majority of the Executive Committee in attendance. |
| (c) |
| Application for new members shall close on the Monday night preceding the weekend of any club tournament. |
| (a) |
| All financial members shall be eligible for all monthly tournaments conducted by the club. |
| (a) |
| New applications shall be approved by at least four (4) members of the Executive. Approved applicants will be notified of their membership at leased two (2) days prior to the next tournament. |
| (b) |
| If any member reports to a tournament in an unacceptable condition, the Tournament Director may refuse their entry, and their future status considered at the next Executive meeting. |
| (b) |
| All standard V.M.T.C. playing rules shall apply on all games bowled in a tournament. |
| (a) |
| Any member making undue noise, or is found distracting other members can be disqualified from the tournament, and their score declared invalid, and not counted to determine their next average. |
| (b) |
| Any member "walking off" during any tournament including a qualifying segment, shall have their score declared invalid and not counted to determine their next average. |
| (c) |
| A members future status shall be considered at the next Executive meeting if they have violated Sections 5(b) of 5(c) above. |
| (d) |
| If a member fails to complete a tournament due to an injury, disability, or an emergency, a substitute may not be used to complete their games. The scores they have already bowled shall be counted towards their next average. If a member fails to complete a game, then the game will not be counted towards their average. |
| (e) |
| If, during a matchplay segment, a member withdraws for any reason, the remainder of their opponents shall be required to bowl against the member?s current "30 game" average, plus their handicap. |
| (f) |
| If a member having qualified for a final, does not check in by the time set down,;they shall be relegated to the last reserve position. and replaced by the first available reserve. |
| (g) |
| Except where a member does not check in by the time set down for a final, or when entries have closed for a qualifying tournament; If they arrive late for a tournament and lanes are available, they may be permitted to begin bowling from the first frame with their score to count, provided the tournament has not progressed beyond the 3rd frame. If the tournament has progressed beyond the 3rd frame, they enter on, with their score to count, but the score shall not be counted to determine their next average. |
| (h) |
| No blind scores will be permitted in any phase of any club tournament, excepting when a member withdraws from a matchplay final. |
| (i) |
| Pacers shall not be allowed on the same pair of lanes where members are competing in a club tournament. |
| (j) |
| Provided a legitimate reason for departing prior to the last game of the tournament is given, a member may "bowl through" on the last game, subject to the express approval of the Tournament Director, and the unanimous agreement of the members on that pair of lanes. |
| (k) |
| No none-members, pacers or substitutes are permitted to bowl in any V.M.T.C. tournament. |
| (l) |
| If a tie occurs in any segment of; a monthly tournament that requires an outcome to be known, then it shall be resolved by a one game play-off. If a tie still remains then an extra game/s shall be bowled until the tie is broken. |
| Any protest of eligibility or infringement of the playing rules shall be submitted in writing to the Executive within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the tournament. |
| Any matters which arise, and are not covered in the Tournament Rules, shall be dealt With by the Tournament Committee. |
| The format, check in times, bowling times and centres for all V.M.T.C. tournaments will be published in the Club magazine prior to each tournament. |
| The following points will be awarded to the top 20 positions in each monthly tournament, unless otherwise specified: |
| (a) |
| 6th - 25 7th - 24 8th - 23 9th - 22 10th - 21 |
| 11th - 20 12th - 19 13th - 18 14th - 17 15th - 16 |
| 16th - 15 17th - 14 18th - 13 19th - 12 20th - 11 |
| - 35 - 33 - 31 - 29 - 27 |
| Ten points will be awarded to the remaining members who have participated in the tournament. |
| (b) |
| Ten points will be awarded to non-playing Committee members in attendance, and participating in running of the tournament. |
| (c) |
| If a member withdraws from a tournament due to injury, disability or emergency, they will be awarded ten points for participating. |
| (d) |
| If a member withdraws from a tournament final for the above reasons, they will be awarded the lowest position points for the final. |
| (e) |
| No points will be awarded to any member who withdraws from a tournament for any other reason |
| (f) |
| (g) |
| (i) |
| (h) |
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| 1 NAME. |
| All members eligible to vote at the General meeting must be financial twenty eight (28) days prior to such meetings. |
| (g) |
| All eligible members financial at the time of meetings are entitled to one vote only, except the Chairman who shall in the event of a tied vote have the prerogative of a casting vote. If the Chairman declines his prerogitive then the negative vote shall prevail. |
| (h) |
| 9 MEETINGS |
| 10 QUORUMS. |
| 12 EXPENSE FEES. |
| 13 DISSOLUTION. |
| 15 APPEALS. |
| 16 TOURNAMENTS. |
| 17 AMENDMENTS. |
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| 8 SPECIAL NOTE. |
| 6 TIES. |