The Manheim Tennis Club entrusts the responsibility
of governing the tennis activities on the three Har-Tru courts at the
Elden Rettew Memorial Park to the professional efforts of the officers of
the Manheim Tennis Club and to its club members. Responsibilities to the
sport of tennis and to our profession necessitates a commitment to
excellence. The Manheim Tennis Club is dedicated to the pursuit of this
commitment.
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Manheim Tennis Club.
Article II - Purpose
The purpose of this club shall be as follows:
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To
provide quality competition for members of the club. |
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B.
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To
develop the tennis skills of each member to their
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maximum
potential. |
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To
support the interests and welfare of its members, |
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and; |
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To
develop sportsmanship, fellowship, and fair play in |
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all
aspects of the sport of tennis. |
Article III - Membership
Club memberships are comprised of 4 categories: regular, husband/wife,
monthly and junior.
All members over 18 have voting privileges.
Article IV - Officers
The officers of the Manheim Tennis Club shall be the president,
vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and a grounds manager-keeper. The
officers are elected at the annual organizational meeting.
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The
duties of the club president: |
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Be the
representative of the Manheim Tennis Club at |
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borough
meetings. |
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Be
responsible for organizing and governing the annual |
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club
meeting. |
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C. |
Be
responsible for monitoring the orderly operation of |
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the
club. |
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D. |
Be
responsible for determining which rules the club |
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membership
votes. |
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E. |
Be
responsible for settling any disputes involving club |
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members. |
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F. |
Be
responsible for presiding at club functions and |
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meetings. |
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G. |
Be
responsible for being the spokesperson of the club |
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when
required. |
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The
duties of the vice-president: |
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Be
responsible for all duties of the president in his/her |
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absence. |
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B. |
Be
responsible for enforcing all rules and regulations of |
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the
club. |
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C. |
Be
responsible for any duties assigned by the club |
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president
or as determined by the club members at |
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the
annual meeting. |
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The
duties of the secretary-treasurer: |
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Be
responsible for keeping records of all meetings of |
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the
club. |
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Be
responsible for informing club members of all policies |
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relating
to the operation and governing of the club. |
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C. |
Be
responsible for collecting dues and paying debts |
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incurred
by the Manheim Tennis Club. |
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The
duties of the grounds manager-keeper: |
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Be
responsible for the general maintenance of the |
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Manheim
Tennis Club courts, clubhouse, and |
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surroundings. |
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Be
responsible for determining when the courts are |
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playable. |
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C. |
Be
responsible for any other duties assigned by the club |
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president. |
Article V - Meetings
There shall be at least one organizational meeting each calendar year in
March or April. Special meetings of the club may be called by
the club president in emergencies.
Article VI - By-Laws
1. Dues - The annual dues shall be established by the club members at the
annual organizational meeting. Dues should be paid by May 1st of the
current season. Failure to pay dues on time shall result in a late fee of
$ 25.00.
2. Committees - The Manheim Tennis Club members shall determine the
committees necessary for the efficient operation of the club. Currently,
the committees and their responsibilities are:
A. Central Penn Doubles League - Chairperson elected at annual meeting.
The person is responsible for organizing and governing operation of the
team playing in the Central Penn Doubles League.
B. Activities - Chairperson is elected at annual meeting and is
responsible for organizing all club activities affecting members during
the season.
C. Golf Tournament - Chairperson is elected at annual meeting and is
responsible for organizing and supervising the annual golf tournament for
club members.
D. Doubles Leagues - Chairperson is elected at annual meeting and is
responsible for organizing and supervising the summer doubles league. This
league plays Wednesday morning and Thursday evening.
E. Discipline - The Discipline Committee shall be comprised of the
president, the vice-president, and the secretary-treasurer.
Article VII - Order of
Business
The order of business at the annual club meeting shall be as follows:
Article VIII - Club
Rules
A. All members should brush and sweep lines after play
is completed and no other members are waiting to use the court.
B. Members should refrain from using profanity on the courts.
C. Juniors must relinquish court to adult members on weekdays after 5:00
P.M. and any time on weekends.
D. When players are waiting to play, members should try to arrange to play
doubles. Players must relinquish court to waiting players
after two sets.
E. Guests are permitted to play at no charge; however, guests may only use
courts a maximum of 3 times during the year.
F. There is no dress code, but please use common sense.
G. Lights must be turned off at 11:00 P.M.
H. Members whose actions are considered criminal or unacceptable, at the discretion of the Discipline
Committee, have their membership revoked and their dues forfeited.