Guidelines for the Nomination of Life Membership

These guidelines have been prepared to assist Committee Members, nominees, and referees in understanding the nomination and consideration process for Life Membership at Westown Golf Club (WGC).

Life Membership is the highest honour awarded to recognize the distinguished and exceptional contribution of individuals to Westown Golf Club. This prestigious recognition is reserved for those who have demonstrated a sustained and outstanding commitment to the Club.

This document outlines the procedures and policies applied by the Committee when considering Life Membership nominations. Importantly, the Committee’s role includes evaluating whether a nomination meets the standard of “distinguished and exceptional service” as defined by these guidelines. The Committee’s endorsement reflects their majority opinion that the nominee meets this standard. However, it should not be construed as a recommendation for Members to vote in a specific way.

Nomination for Life Membership

1. Any current financial member or Life Member may propose or second a nomination for Life Membership.
2. Nominations must be accompanied by relevant supporting documentation and submitted to the Secretary/Manager prior to the final Committee meeting before the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
3. The nomination will be reviewed at the next Committee meeting, where a majority decision will determine whether the nomination is endorsed.
4. For the nomination to succeed, at least 75% of Members present and eligible to vote at the General Meeting must vote in favour of granting Life Membership to the nominee.

For more information and to submit a nomination, please click here to access the nomination form.

Key Considerations for Nomination

When evaluating nominations, the following criteria will be considered:

1. Length of Service/Contribution: The nominee should have been a member of WGC for at least 10 years during which they provided distinguished and exceptional service.
2. General Considerations: The nominee should demonstrate a dedication to the Club’s core values as outlined in its Strategic Plan.
3. Sportsmanship: The nominee should exemplify the principles of good sportsmanship.
4. Leadership and Role Model: The nominee should have shown valued leadership or been an outstanding role model for Club members.
5. Club Reputation: The nominee’s service must reflect positively on WGC and bring credit to the Club.
6. Membership Status: The nominee must be a current financial member of WGC.

Specific Contributions

The nominee’s contributions may include one or more of the following:

• Playing achievements
• Management or administrative roles
• General contributions to the Club
• Special achievements on or off the course

Benefits of Life Membership

Life Members receive the following benefits:

• Formal presentation of the Life Membership award at the AGM
• Exemption from annual membership fees
• A personal invitation to special events organized by WGC
• Listing on the Club’s website and Honours Board
• Recognition as part of a select and honoured group within WGC
• The option to include Life Membership recognition on a CV or resume

Application Requirements

The Life Membership nomination must address the following:

• Evidence of the minimum required length of membership
• Details of the nominee’s distinguished and exceptional contribution to WGC
• Any additional areas of exemplary service to the Club, if applicable

This policy has been effective since 1st November 2021 and ensures the consistent recognition of outstanding contributions to Westown Golf Club.