1. Chartered Club Officer’s Meeting THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

2. Welcome

3. South Carolina Gambling Laws Impact on clubs What can the clubs do What can’t the clubs do South Carolina Alcohol Laws Fee based club events vs. free events Association Liability Charter Club Events Caterers Entertainers Off-site Events Alcohol served at club events Questions Association Attorney Anne Marscher Finger, Melnick & Brooks, P.A.

4. Charter Club Operating Manual and By-Laws

5. Charter Club Operating Manual Review and become familiar with the Operating Manual Monthly Participation Reports (Appendix D) Even if club is offsite, a monthly participation report is required. This can be sent in email form or as Appendix D in the Charter Club Operating Manual. Membership Roster Now that dues should all be in, please submit updated roster if you haven’t yet. Meeting Minutes Many By-Laws state open meetings are informal and do not need minutes, however any special Executive Board Meeting in which decisions directly effecting membership should have minutes recorded by the Secretary. This is to ensure accurate record keeping. Please see the lifestyle Director for a copy of a template.

6. By-Laws Review your By-Laws Confirm the documents are up to date Charging the Correct Member fees Following the Voting Procedures Example email voting Accounting procedures Financials, club responsible not Lifestyle Spending limits as a board When do you require a membership vote for spending Non Sufficient Funds clause Officer Terms Annual Meeting date

7. Financials  Accurate record keeping is imperative- make copies of checks! Keep receipts!  Encourage checks vs. cash  Debit Cards are available, see Lifestyle Director  Monthly Checking Account Transfer Request Forms Any Incidental charges for Copies, room rentals, supplies rental, purchase of equipment/supplies, etc. See Financial and Fee Schedule for rates Authorization by Treasurer Transfer completed online after approval A Copy of the completed Transfer Request Form is placed in the club file

8. Room Scheduling & Reservations  Ballroom  Complete Reservation Form for non-general functions in Ballroom  Include all supplies (tables, coffee, linen) that is needed.  Submit at least one week prior to function.  A Banquet Inspection form must be completed both before/after event  Clubs are allowed two free functions in the ballroom.  Kitchen always requires a fee  Monthly recurring functions, reservations not required  Equipment Rental List is required as applicable

9. Community Wide Events Clubs are responsible for creating the sign up sheet and monitoring it for capacity limits and wait lists Sign- ups can begin 6 weeks in advance to the date of event Clubs are responsible for reimbursements/cancellations Recommend Clubs request "check only“ Club Treasurers must pick up the money from the front desk on a regular schedule Submit event information to the Lifestyle Director for activity calendar by the 15 th of the month prior to the event or sooner

10. Example of Sign Up for Club Events

11. Housekeeping Room Usage All rooms must be cleaned after use Table tops, counters and floors should be cleaned of debris or cleaning fee may apply Cleaning materials may be obtained from staff Kitchen Usage All appliances cleaned and put back in original state Utensils must be washed and if put in the dishwasher, returned the next day to cabinet

12. General Copy Machine New copy/fax codes will be distributed after the meeting Procedure Staff makes copies Clubs input codes Haven Website Asking for updates. Submit updated Information by April 15 th. We will continue to update the website as needed to showcase the Charter Clubs Description Officer information Meeting times Application for membership Photos By-Laws

13. General Continued Club Correspondence  Include Lifestyle Director on emails to membership  If you want club information in Haven Herald or weekly email updates, please email Lifestyle Director. I do not include club info unless it is requested. Emails are sent out Monday or Tuesday of each week- send updates by Sunday of week before Herald- articles/pictures due by the 15 th Calendar- 4-6 weeks in advance

14. General Continued Master Binders Clubs responsible for all information Empty Applications should be available to prospective club members Contact information for Officers Bulletin Board Lifestyle Director currently approves all postings Max size 8 ½ x 11

15. Fundraising Funds raised shall be for specific club purpose such as: to purchase supplies/equipment, to fund a capital project, offset membership costs to promote membership. Please identify when planning fundraising activities what the funds are earmarked for prior to your event. Earmarked funds MUST be used in a timely manner. These funds should be spent within fiscal year unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Lifestyle Director.

16. Questions/Comments