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Sandpiper Bay Men's Golf Association

Bylaws

ARTICLE I - NAME
Updated Oct-14-2007
THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE NAMED THE "SANDPIPER BAY MEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION" (SBMGA). THE ASSOCIATION IS FORMED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MALE MEMBERS OF SANDPIPER BAY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (SBGCC).
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGE IN SBMGA IS OPEN TO THOSE MEN WHO HOLD A CURRENT (PAID) ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN SBGCC, AND ARE CURRENT IN THEIR ANNUAL HANDICAPPING FEE WITH SBGCC.
ARTICLE III - DUES
NEW MEMBERS WILL BE ASSESSED A ONE-TIME INITIATION FEE TO BE SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF SBMGA.
DUES SHALL BE PAID ANNUALLY AND WILL BE PAYABLE JANUARY 31ST OF EACH YEAR. WHEN A NEW MEMBER JOINS MID-YEAR, FULL DUES ARE PAYABLE UNTIL JULY 31ST; AFTER JULY 31ST ONE HALF DUES ARE PAYABLE FOR THAT YEAR.
DUES AMOUNT SHALL BE ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF SBMGA, AND WILL BE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO PAY SBMGA OPERATING EXPENSES WHICH BENEFIT THE MEMBERSHIP.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS/ELECTIONS
SBMGA OFFICERS SHALL CONSIST OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER. THESE FOUR POSITIONS WILL BE KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. EACH OFFICER WILL SERVE A TWO YEAR TERM. TERMS OF THE OFFICERS WILL BE STAGGERED AS FOLLOWS:
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER - ELECTED IN ODD YEARS VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY - ELECTED IN EVEN YEARS
THE FIRST ELECTION YEAR UNDER THESE BYLAWS WILL BE 2005. IN THAT YEAR ONLY THE VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY WILL BE ELECTED TO A ONE YEAR TERM IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE STAGGERING OF OFFICERS AS MANDATED IN THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH.
OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED BI-ANNUALLY BY MEMBERSHIP BALLOT DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF FEBRUARY. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE MAJORITY OF "VALID" BALLOTS CAST FOR EACH OFFICE. VALID BALLOTS SHALL CONSIST OF SIGNED BALLOTS, RECEIVED WITHIN ESTABLISHED ELECTION TIMEFRAMES, FROM CURRENT SBMGA MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING. OFFICER'S TERMS WILL COMMENCE FEBRUARY 15TH OF THE ELECTION YEAR.
THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS AN OFFICER MAY SERVE.
ARTICLE V - OFFICER AUTHORITIES/DUTIES
THE PRESIDENT SHALL:
CONDUCT ALL SBMGA BUSINESS MEETINGS CONDUCT ALL BUSINESS BETWEEN SBMGA AND SBGCC APPOINT (WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT) ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN APPROVE (WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT) ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS SELECTED BY COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REVIEW AND APPROVE ANNUAL COMMITTEE BUDGETS SIGN CHECKS WITH THE TREASURER FOR SBMGA EXPENSES APPOINT, WITH APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AN SBMGA MEMBER TO PERFORM AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE TREASURER'S BOOKS PERSONALLY WELCOME NEW MEMBERS NAME ALL NEW MEMBERS, AND INTRODUCE THOSE PRESENT, AT QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS RECEIVE ALL WRITTEN MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS, AND RESPOND TO SAME AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND SMGCC PERSONNEL AS APPROPRIATE
THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL:
CONDUCT ALL SBMGA BUSINESS MEETINGS IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESIDENT ASSIST THE PRESIDENT IN SUCH WAYS AS THE PRESIDENT MAY REQUEST ASSIST THE PRESIDENT IN NAMING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND APPROVING COMMITTEE MEMBERS OVERSEE AND ASSIST ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AS HE DEEMS NECESSARY OR CHAIRMEN MAY REQUEST APPOINT A MEMBER TO SCHEDULE TRAVELING GROUP MATCHES, BOOK TEE TIMES, AND MAINTAIN STANDINGS PERSONALLY WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
THE SECRETARY SHALL:
TAKE CHARGE OF ALL CORRESPONDENCE FOR SBMGA INDEPENDENTLY REVIEW MONTHLY CHECKING ACCOUNT STATEMENTS RECORD FORMAL MINUTES OF ALL EXECUTIVE, GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS; DISTRIBUTE MINUTES TO OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN FOR COMMENT OR CORRECTION WITHIN 3 DAYS; FINALIZE MINUTES FOR PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL AT NEXT BUSINESS MEETING PROVIDE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF ALL PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES OF SBMGA. MAINTAIN AN UP-TO-DATE MEMBERSHIP ROSTER CONSISTING OF NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, E-MAIL ADDRESS; DISTRIBUTE ROSTER UPDATES AT QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND VIA WEB PAGE UPDATE
THE TREASURER SHALL:
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MONIES COLLECTED AND MAINTAIN AN INTEREST FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR SBMGA MAKE DISBURSEMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED SBMGA EXPENSES BY CHECK (NORMALLY); MAKE CASH DISBURSEMENTS WHEN APPROPRIATE IN JUDGMENT OF TREASURER; ROUND CASH REIMBURSEMENTS TO MEMBERS TO NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR FOR CONVENIENCE. MAINTAIN A RECORD OF ALL REVENUES AND DISBURSEMENTS AND ASSURE RECEIPTS ARE ON FILE AS BASIS FOR ALL PAID EXPENSES ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE SIGNED BY BOTH TREASURER AND PRESIDENT WHENEVER POSSIBLE; HOWEVER, A SINGLE SIGNATURE IS SUFFICIENT MAINTAIN THE SBMGA CHECKBOOK, WITH OVERSIGHT FROM THE PRESIDENT PROVIDE A PERIODIC ACCOUNTING OF SBMGA MONIES, NOT LESS OFTEN THAN AT QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS CONSULT WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND AUTHORIZE TOURNAMENT EXPENSES, AND ASSURE LIMITS PRE-SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE NOT EXCEEDED
CONTINGENT AUTHORITIES:
IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT, OR HIS VOLUNTARILY VACATING THE OFFICE, THE VICE PRESIDENT WILL BECOME PRESIDENT FOR THE DURATION OF THE TERM OF OFFICE. IF 12 MONTHS OR LESS REMAIN IN THE VICE PRESIDENT'S TERM, THE NEW PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT A SBMGA MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING TO SERVE OUT THE TERM. IF MORE THAN 12 MONTHS REMAIN IN THE VICE PRESIDENT'S TERM A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS TO ELECT A VICE PRESIDENT TO SERVE OUT THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM. IN THE EVENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S INABILITY FROM ANY CAUSE TO ACT, THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PRESIDENT CAN RETURN
IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE VICE PRESIDENT, OR HIS VOLUNTARILY VACATING THE OFFICE, THE PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING TO SERVE OUT THE TERM IF THE REMAINING TERM IS 12 MONTHS OR LESS. IF MORE THAN 12 MONTHS REMAIN IN THE VICE PRESIDENT'S TERM A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS TO ELECT A VICE PRESIDENT TO SERVE OUT THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM. IN THE EVENT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT'S INABILITY FROM ANY CAUSE TO ACT, THE PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT A SBGMA MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE VICE PRESIDENT CAN RETURN.
IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF THE TREASURER OR SECRETARY, OR THEIR VOLUNTARILY VACATING THEIR OFFICE, THE PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT A SBMGA MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING TO SERVE OUT THE TERM. IN THE EVENT OF EITHER THE TREASURER'S OR SECRETARY'S INABILITY FROM ANY CAUSE TO ACT, THE PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT A SBMGA MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE OFFICER CAN RETURN.
ARTICLE VI - STANDING COMMITTEES
GENERAL:
THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT MAY JOINTLY ESTABLISH NEW STANDING COMMITTEES OR DISBAND EXISTING STANDING COMMITTEES (EXCEPT MANDATORY COMMITTEES) THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT SHALL APPOINT THE CHAIRMEN OF ALL STANDING COMMITTEES MANDATORY COMMITTEES ARE THE RULES, HANDICAP, AND TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND MEMBERS SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT MAY ESTABLISH SPECIAL (TEMPORARY) COMMITTEES AND APPOINT CHAIRMEN AS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT SBMGA CHAIRMEN SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO ASSIST THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT BY PERFORMING DUTIES IN APPENDIX A, AND AS ASSIGNED STANDING COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE ASSIGNED JOINTLY BY THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, AND DOCUMENTED IN APPENDIX A TO THESE BY-LAWS. APPENDIX A IS INCLUDED IN THE BY-LAWS BY REFERENCE BUT DOES NOT REQUIRE A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. APPENDIX A RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE CHANGED AS NEEDED BY THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT BY WRITTEN CHANGE TO APPENDIX A. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN WILL SUBMIT TO THE PRESIDENT AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE NEXT YEAR NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 1ST OF EACH YEAR A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT TO MAKE A MOTION AND VOTE IN COMMITTEE MEETINGS
ARTICLE VII - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED NOT LESS THAN QUARTERLY IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST AND NOVEMBER.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE A RECAP OF THE SBMGA BUDGET AND EXPENSES BY THE TREASURER
A QUORUM OF NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP OF SBMGA WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT VOTES.
A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO CARRY A STANDARD BUSINESS MOTION. A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO CARRY A MOTION TO CHANGE THE BY-LAWS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS (AND ANY SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS) WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED. THE PRESIDENT MAY, AT HIS OPTION, APPOINT A PARLIAMENTARIAN TO ASSIST HIM IN APPLICATION OR INTERPRETATION OF ROBERT'S RULES AND THE ORDERLY ADMINISTRATION OF MEETINGS.
ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL MEET NOT LESS THAN MONTHLY AT A TIME SET BY THE COMMITTEE.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL MAINTAIN ON FILE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE MINUTES OF ITS MEETINGS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY, BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, KEEP SENSITIVE MEETING RESULTS OUT OF THE NORMAL MINUTES OF THEIR MEETINGS; HOWEVER, THE PRESIDENT WILL MAINTAIN A PERSONAL RECORD OF SUCH RESULTS.
ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS
ALL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS OF SBMGA MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OR AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS MUST BE MADE IN TIME TO ALLOW PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT LEAST 14 DAYS PRIOR TO QUARTERLY MEETINGS. AT A MINIMUM, PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES WILL BE POSTED ON THE SBMGA BULLETIN BOARD AND THE SBMGA WEBPAGE.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WILL BE VOTED AT THE QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS.
APPENDIX A TO SBMGA BY-LAWS
STANDING COMMITTEES /DUTIES
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN SHALL:
- RECRUIT MEMBERS TO ASSIST HIM AS NECESSARY, AND SECURE APPROVAL OF OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - MAINTAIN BY-LAWS IN CURRENT STATUS - OVERSEE THE CHANGE PROCESS FOR ANY REQUIRED CHANGES TO BY-LAWS - ASSURE COPIES OF BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS
ELECTIONS AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN SHALL: -RECRUIT TWO MEMBERS TO ASSIST HIM, AND SECURE APPROVAL OF SUCH MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - SOLICIT NOMINATIONS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP NOT LESS THAN TWO MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF ANY BI-ANNUAL ELECTION - FINALIZE THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR EACH OFFICE NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 31ST OF ANY ELECTION YEAR - PREPARE CONTROLLED BALLOTS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL MEMBER - DEVELOP AND PUT IN PLACE AN ELECTION PROCESS WHICH ASSURES FAIRNESS TO CANDIDATES AND ASSURES ALL MEMBERS HAVE A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE; SECURE APPROVAL OF THE PROCESS IN ADVANCE FROM SBMGA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO EACH ELECTION - AT A MINIMUM, ELECTION INFORMATION SHALL BE POSTED ON THE SBMGA BULLETIN BOARD AND ON THE SBMGA WEBPAGE - PREPARE AND KEEP ON FILE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE MEETING MINUTES
HANDICAP COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN SHALL: - RECRUIT NOT LESS THAN THREE MEMBERS TO ASSIST HIM, AND SECURE APPROVAL OF SUCH MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - ASSURE HANDICAPPING IS DONE IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH CAROLINA GOLF ASSOCIATION RULES AND REQUIREMENTS - ASSURE SBMGA MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF HANDICAPPING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES - CHECK SCORECARDS AND INPUT MEMBER SCORES FOR ALL GROUP MEMBERSHIP EVENTS - PERIODICALLY CHECK SCORECARDS FOR MEMBER SCORES ENTERED INDIVIDUALLY TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH HANDICAPPING RULES AND REQUIREMENTS - HANDICAP ALL GROUP EVENTS (OR PROVIDE HANDICAPPING INFORMATION TO ALLOW CORRECT HANDICAPPING OF EVENT) - NOTIFY INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF HANDICAPPING RULES INFRACTIONS SO CORRECTIVE ACTION MAY BE TAKEN
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE:
CHAIRMAN SHALL: - RECRUIT NOT LESS THAN THREE MEMBERS TO ASSIST HIM, AND SECURE APPROVAL OF SUCH MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING ALL TOURNAMENTS - COORDINATE TOURNAMENTS WITH SBGCC AS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE - ASSURE TWO-DAY STROKE PLAY IS THE FORMAT FOR THE SBMGA CHAMPIONSHIP, THE MEMBER-MEMBER CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE MEMBER-GUEST CHAMPIONSHIP - ASSURE A "RYDER CUP" FORMAT IS USED FOR THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT - COORDINATE PREPARATION OF ANNUAL TOURNAMENTS BUDGET WITH THE TREASURER PRIOR TO SUBMISSION DEC 1ST EACH YEAR - PREPARE AND COORDINATE WITH THE TREASURER AN EXPENSE BUDGET PRIOR TO EACH TOURNAMENT - PUBLICIZE TOURNAMENT FORMATS, COSTS, PRIZES, ETC SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON WHETHER TO ENTER - AT A MINIMUM, TOURNAMENT INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE SBMGA BULLETIN BOARD AND ON THE SBMGA WEBPAGE - PREPARE AND KEEP ON FILE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
SBMGA SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIRMAN SHALL: - RECRUIT SUCH MEMBERS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ASSIST HIM AND SECURE APPROVAL OF SUCH MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF INTER-CLUB MATCHES AND SPECIAL OUTINGS - COORDINATE EVENTS WITH SBGCC AS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE - COORDINATE BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS WITH THE TREASURER - POST EVENT INFORMATION ON THE SBMGA BULLETIN BOARD AND ON THE WEB PAGE.
RULES COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN SHALL: - RECRUIT SUCH MEMBERS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ASSIST HIM AND SECURE APPROVAL OF SUCH MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - MAINTAIN A CURRENT LIST OF LOCAL RULES - BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMING THE MEMBERSHIP OF USGA AND LOCAL RULES AND RULES CHANGES AS THEY OCCUR - CHANGES SHALL BE POSTED ON THE SBMGA BULLETIN BOARD AND ON THE SBMGA WEBPAGE - CHANGES WILL ALSO BE REPORTED AT EACH QUARTERLY MEETING
GAMES COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN SHALL: - RECRUIT SUCH MEMBERS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ASSIST HIM AND SECURE APPROVAL OF SUCH MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING UP AND ADMINISTERING THE WEEKLY MATCHES AMONG MEMBERS, ASSURING ACCURATE HANDICAPS ARE USED FOR EACH MATCH - ASSURE THE TREASURER RECEIVES APPROPRIATE MONIES FOR DEPOSIT TO THE TREASURY AFTER EACH MATCH
MEMBERSHIP RELATIONS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN SHALL: - RECRUIT AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS TO ASSIST HIM AND SECURE APPROVAL OF SUCH MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT - ASSURE NEW RESIDENTS OF SANDPIPER BAY, SUNSET VILLAGE AND WYNDFALL ARE MADE OF AWARE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN SBMGA - ASSURE ALL NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED PERSONALLY - ASSURE ALL NEW MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF SBMGA BY-LAWS, CURRENT RULES, PACE OF PLAY PRIMER, AND MEMBERSHIP ROSTER - ASSURE MEMBERS WHO ARE SICK, INJURED, OR OTHERWISE TEMPORARILY DISABLED RECEIVE A GET-WELL CARD OR OTHER APPROPRIATE "MORALE BOOST" FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERSHIP OF SBMGA
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN SHALL: - SERVE AS, (OR NOMINATE FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVAL), A SBMGA WEB PAGE ADMISTRATOR WHO WILL MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE WEB SITE - ASSURE INFORMATION IS BOTH ACCURATE AND CURRENT - ASSURE PERIODIC PUBLICATION OF SBMGA GAME AND TOURNAMENT RESULTS IN LOCAL MEDIA AND TO INCLUDE OCCASIONAL PHOTOS. - ASSURE PUBLICATION OF SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS (E.G. HOLE IN ONES ) - PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ON IMPROVING PUBLIC IMAGE OF SBMGA.