Golf offers a unique combination of physical activity, mental challenge, and social interaction that can be transformative for young people. The Pro-Duffers/Foster Kidd Foundation is promoting a skills and development program for area high school golf coaches. Take a class, join the game. Don't be left out.
When facing the death of a friend, a Pro-Duffer Brother words often feel inadequate in expressing the depth of emotions experienced. Anthony Baker exhibited the attitude of Pro-Duffer of old when he joined our chapter. With both mind and body, he embraced our mission and our concept, beginning working within the chapter immediately. Within two years, straight to the top as our Chapter President. Our long conversations were about what we have done and where we want to go as a Pro-Duffer organization. He was excited about fulfilling the mission. He became a National Pro-Duffer USA Champion at his first national convention. Through his medical challenges his kindness, warmth and laughter touched so many lives in and out of our chapter. AB challenged those around him on the golf course.
Even though AB is no longer with us physically, his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were around him. He has left an indelible mark on our lives. Our regular Thursday game with AB in the foursome has already changed. Without AB in his ear Charles finally wins a par three challenge. On our regular Saturday rounds of five or six groups our organizer and leader has gone but will continue in his name. Anthony Baker, “AB” Pro-Duffer brother and friend will be missed.
Yes, as the world turns things change and we are left with memories. Cherishing the moments we shared and honoring his legacy through continuing the activities in his name is a fitting way to remember him. May his soul rest in peace, and may we find comfort in the memories and the impact he had on your life and the lives of others. Thank you for sharing life with me.
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Lawryn Radford. is supported by the Pro-Duffers Southwest Chapter and the Foster Kidd Foundation. She is now in her second year at PV. If you want to help promising college golfers like Lawryn by donating go to www.fosterkid.org.
THE FOUNDATION
CONSTITUTION - BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
SECTION 1 – NAME The organization shall be known as the Foster Kidd Foundation dba The Pro-Duffers Foundation (The Foundation)
SECTION 2 – PURPOSE The mission is to support the enhancement and development of the Pro-Duffers Golf Club -Southwest Chapter’s Junior Golf programs and to enhance by donations, volunteerism and the support of other non-profit youth-oriented programs and agencies within the North Texas general area. The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
SECTION 3 – MEETINGS - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Foster Kidd Foundation meetings, except as otherwise required by the Constitution. The Foster Kidd Foundation meetings shall be quarterly.
SECTION 4 – DIRECTORS The Foundation’s Executive Committee shall consist of:
Chairman (elected) Vice Chairman (elected) Recording Secretary (elected) Chief Financial Officer (elected) Parliamentarian\Historian (appointed) Pro-Duffers Golf Club – Southwest Chapter President
SECTION 5 – LOGO The literal element of the marks consists of PRO-DUFFERS centered at the top with the name FOSTER KIDD FOUNDATION centered along the lower periphery encased within a ribbon. The color(s) green, red, yellow, white, black, and brown is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the shield / crest / badge of the organization trimmed in yellow border with the inscription of PRO-DUFFERS in yellow on red background banner / ribbon; alternately sectioned with a putter colored yellow and brown on white background; a white and black golf ball and red tee on green background; a red flag on yellow pole on white striped green background; and brown and yellow wood club on white background. Encased within a red ribbon on the lower periphery is FOSTER KIDD FOUNDATION in yellow.
ARTICLE II
OFFICERS
SECTION 1 – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
(A). Chairman
Shall preside at all meetings and shall have the general supervision over the affairs of The Foundation. He/she shall appoint necessary committees, also be an ex-officio member of all committees. He/she shall sign such documents as the Executive Committee may direct. He/she and either the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or the Recording Secretary shall sign checks on behalf of the Foundation and shall be bonded as prescribed by the Executive Committee. The Chairman may assign, direct or nominate alternate signers of checks with a majority vote of the Directors.
(B). Vice Chairman
Shall assist the Chairman and assume the duties of the Chairman in his/her absence.
(C). Recording Secretary
Shall record and maintain the records of the meetings of the Foundation and mail out or email all correspondence. He/she shall keep a financial report of all expenditures incurred by his office.
(D). Chief Financial Officer
Shall be the custodian of all Foundation funds. He/she shall deposit, in the bank selected by the Executive Committee, all The Foundation funds. He/she shall receive and account for all funds of the Foundation on the order of the Chairman and countersigned by the Recording Secretary or designee. He/she shall turn over to his successor all monies, vouchers, receipts and recordings belonging to the Foundation. All Foundation checks shall be countersigned by the CFO and either the Recording Secretary, Chairman or the Chairman’s designee. The CFO shall be prepared to present a written detailed record of the Foundation’s fiscal status at each meeting and submit an annual written report. He/she shall be bonded as prescribed by the Executive Committee.
(E). Executive Committee
He/She shall consist of the elected officers plus the officers who have been appointed by the Chairman and shall be chaired by the Chairman or the Vice Chairman. The Pro-Duffers Golf Club – Southwest Chapter’s President shall hold a seat on the Foundation Board’s Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall submit to the Foundation Directors each year a written, itemized budget for membership approval during the last quarter of each year. The Executive Committee shall also act on emergency matters in the periods between regular Foundation Board meetings and on other matters as prescribed by the Constitution.
ARTICLE III
ELEGIBILITY FOR OFFICE AND TERMS OF OFFICE.
SECTION 1 – ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE.
To be eligible for a Foundation office, a director shall be in good standing with the Foundation. The number of Board of Directors shall no more than fifteen (15) directors.
SECTION 2 – TERM OF SERVICE
All officers of the Foundation shall be elected for a (2) two-year term. The Chairman may be reelected for one successive term. All other officers may be re-elected at the pleasure of the Foundation Appointed officers shall serve at the pleasure of the Foundation.
SECTION 3 – MODE OF ELECTION
(A)Election for the Foundation Executive Committee shall be held in November of the election year after 30 days’ notice distributed to each Foundation Director in October. The election of the officers of the Foundation shall be held by secret ballots after direct nominations.
(B)The nominee receiving a full majority of ballots shall be declared elected. In the event of multiple nominees, where no candidate receives a full majority of the votes cast for the office, a run off shall be held between the two candidates (including ties) having the highest number of votes.
(C)A member may be nominated for more than one office but shall only take the office which he is first elected.
SECTION 4 – REMOVAL
Any officer, agent or member may be removed by the membership of cause. Such adverse action shall be approved by the Executive Committee for submission to the membership. Said member has the right to appeal this action and said right shall not be abrogated.
SECTION 5 – VACANCIES
Any vacancy occurring on the Executive Committee shall be filled by vote of the Foundation membership, except those that are appointed by the Chairman.
SECTION 6 – TIME OF ELECTION
Election will be held at the regular Foundation Board of Directors meeting prior to the end of the election year. The election year will coincide with the calendar year.
ARTICLE IV
GOVERNANCE
SECTION 1 – MEETINGS AND QUORUMS
Regular meetings of the Foundation shall be held at least four times per year. Other meetings may be called at the discretion for the Chairman and/or the Executive Committee. A quorum shall consist of more than 50% of the Foundation Board of Directors. No official business may be conducted without a quorum.
SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL OBLIGATION
The amount of the financial obligation (if any) will be determined by the Foundation.
SECTION 3 – DIRECTORS
(A)Directors of the Foundation shall consist of individuals not less than twenty-one (21) years of age and shall be by invitation only. Authorization to extend an invitation must meet the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the board present at a regular schedule or called meeting.
(B)The makeup of the board can be comprised of no more than 40% from non-Pro-Duffers Golf Club – Southwest Chapter membership.
SECTION 4- DISSOLUTION CLAUSE
Upon the dissolution of this organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.
THE FOUNDATION
BY-LAWS
SECTION 1 -AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be altered, amended or replaced and new bylaws may be adopted by majority of the Foundation Directors present at any regular meeting or at any special meeting, if at least two (2) weeks written notice is given of an intention to amend or repeal these bylaws or to adopt new bylaws at such meeting. These bylaws may also be changed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors. Change enacted in this manner are effective immediately by must be ratified by the members at the next regular meeting.
SECTION 2 – FEES
Fees received by the Foundation shall not be refunded, except at the discretion of the Foundation Executive Committee.
SECTION 3 –APPROPRIATIONS
The Executive Committee is authorized to appropriate and use funds for Foundation business from The Foundation treasury not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for necessary expenditures incurred between membership meetings. Any appropriation and expenditure in excess of this amount must be approved by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4 – EX-OFFICIO
The immediate Past Chairman may serve as an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee.
SECTION 5 – CODE OF ETHICS
Any Director conducting himself in a manner unbecoming of the integrity of the Foundation shall be in violation of this code. The circumstances shall be reported to the Executive Committee and the member will be censured.
SECTION 6 – STANDING COMMITTEES
The standing committees shall be:
Executive
Community Development
Membership
Ira Molayo Hey everyone! Big news—Ira will be featured on CBS Texas tonight at 10 PM on Channel 11 for a Black History Month story about his work at Cedar Crest and in the golf community. Tune in and support! Feel free to spread the word!
> Ira was introduced to golf at seven by his mother at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, Texas. Today, many years later, he is a PGA of America Golf Professional, Director of Golf at Cedar Crest and was the elected Vice President of the Northern Texas PGA Section (NTPGA).
> He’s the first Black PGA of America Golf Professional to serve as an Officer (Secretary, Vice President, President)
> His focus on and off the course is based upon inclusion