Senior Associate Members
Rules


Background

Following discussion amongst members over the last few years, the Board has decided to introduce a new category of membership known as Senior Associate Member (SAM). It gives the Senior Associate Member membership privileges, but no shares or voting rights.

Members can become a SAM by transferring their shares to a child/offspring. This person will then be a full member of the club, and the former member will be registered as a Senior Associate Member.

The advantages of the scheme:
- it will bring more young members into the club;
- it will encourage continued family use of the club; and
- it will add to the attractiveness of being a member, which, in turn could influence the value of membership.

Arrangements

The requirements and benefits of Senior Associate Membership are as follows:

• Members must be a minimum of 55 years of age before being able to apply for Senior Associate Membership.
• Members can only apply for Senior Associate Membership after being a Member for a minimum of 15 years.
• Members who wish to become a Senior Associate Member can only pass their membership to a son or daughter.
• SAM’s and their spouses will have the same privileges as members in terms of bookings, tariffs etc.
• Senior Associate Membership will not be transferable. However, in the event of a SAM’s death his/her spouse may continue to use the Clubs facilities at SAM rates.
• SAM’s will pay the same subscription as Members and get the same accommodation rebate.
• Children of a SAM who are Associate Members but do not receive the membership from their parent, may retain Associate Membership.
• SAM’s will have no voting rights and will be ineligible for positions on the Board.
• Senior Associate Membership will terminate if the beneficiary of the transfer sells their shares, or if their membership is terminated.

To download an application to become an Senior Associate Member click
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