1. Name and Objects

The Club shall be called THE LINDFIELD CLUB and its objects are to carry on the business of the Club and to promote good fellowship, mutual helpfulness, recreation, and social intercourse for the benefit of its members.

2. Accommodation

The Club will be accommodated on the First Floor of the King Edward Hall, Lindfield, in such rooms as provided by the agreement between the Hall Trustees and Club Trustees. The terms on which accommodation is granted to the Club shall be in accordance with the agreement above mentioned.

3. Trustees

• 3.1 The trustees shall be proposed by the committee and appointed by a General Meeting and they shall hold office until death or resignation unless removed from office by a resolution of a General Meeting.
• 3.2 The Trustees shall be two [2] in number, and the property of the Club, other than cash, shall be under the control of the Treasurer and vested in them.
• 3.3 The Trustees shall deal with the property of the Club as directed by resolution of the committee, and they shall be indemnified against risk or expense out of Club property.

4. Officers

• 4.1 The Club shall have the following elected officers:
• 4.1.1 President: The President shall be elected annually by the same procedure as for Committee members and shall remain in office until their successor is elected.
• 4.1.2 Chairman: The Chairman shall be elected annually by the same procedure as for Committee members and shall remain in office until their successor is elected.
• 4.1.3 Secretary: The Secretary shall be elected annually by the same procedure as for Committee members and shall remain in office until their successor is elected.
• 4.1.4 Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be elected annually by the same procedure as for Committee members and shall remain in office until their successor is elected.
• 4.1.5 Social Secretary: The Social Secretary shall be elected annually by the same procedure as for Committee members and shall remain in office until their successor is elected.
• 4.2 In the event of a vacancy arising among the officers by death, resignation or other cause, the committee shall have the power to co-opt a member to fill the vacancy until the next election.
• 4.3 No Officer may receive by way of wages, salary, commission or profit from professional services, any remuneration from Club funds other than any honorarium that may be voted to them from time to time, in their absence, by the committee.

5. Committee

• 5.1 Composition: The committee shall consist of the Officers and ten [10] ordinary members, who shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. Five [5] such members shall be elected at each Annual General Meeting for a period of two [2] years.
• 5.2 Duties and Responsibilities: The committee shall control the management of the Club, and shall have the power to purchase such items and do all things necessary for carrying out the objects of the Club.

6. General Meetings

• 6.1 The Annual General Meeting shall normally be held in April or May on a date to be fixed by the committee.
• 6.2 Extraordinary General Meeting shall be convened by the Secretary under specific conditions such as upon direction of the committee or upon a requisition signed by 50 members.

7. Conduct of Elections

• 7.1 The nomination of Officers and Committee shall be by nomination sheets submitted to the Secretary not less than seven [7] days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
• 7.2 No member shall be nominated unless they agree to accept the nomination and have been a member for at least one [1] year.

8. Membership

• 8.1 The Committee will maintain membership levels that comply with licensing and fire regulations.
• 8.2 Membership Categories: Individual, Couple, and Full-time Student memberships are available.
• 8.3 Applicants can apply online or in writing, requiring sponsorship from an existing member.

9. Temporary Membership

Games teams visiting the Club for an approved fixture, together with their supporters, shall be accorded temporary membership on the occasion of their visit.

10. Honorary Life Membership

The Committee may grant Honorary Life Membership to any member who has rendered special service to the Club, which must be approved by the Annual General Meeting.

11. Introduction of Guests

Members may introduce Guests with no frequency restrictions but are limited to 4 guests per visit. Members must remain with their guests throughout the visit.

12. Conduct of Members

• 12.1 No gambling, drunkenness, bad language, or disorderly behaviour is permitted on Club premises.
• 12.2 The committee shall have the power to reprimand, suspend, or expel any member who infringes the Club rules.

13. Subscriptions

• 13.1 Every member shall pay an annual subscription which shall become due on the 1st of January each year.

14. Register of Addresses

The Secretary shall keep a record of the names and addresses of the members of the Club on the premises.

15. Application of Funds

The funds of the Club shall be applied for the redemption of any loans, settlement of debts, or other lawful purposes authorised at a General Meeting.

16. Auditor

The Auditor, who shall not be a member of the committee, shall be appointed at the Annual General Meeting to audit the accounts of the Club.

17. Inspection of Books

Any member of the Club may, on giving seven [7] days prior notice, inspect the minutes of any meeting of the committee.

18. Rules of the Club

The rules of the Club may be amended only at a General Meeting. Any amendments must be approved by the Trustees of King Edward Hall.

19. Hours

The Club shall be opened and closed at such hours as may be fixed by the committee and posted in the Club.

20. Private Benefit Not to Accrue

No person shall receive any commission or pecuniary benefit from the supply of intoxicating liquor by or on behalf of the Club.

21. Club Not to Be Used for Business

No member shall give the address of the Club in any advertisement or use the Club address for business purposes.

22. Headings

The headings to these rules are for ease of reference only and shall not be taken into account for their interpretation.

1. Admission of Children

• Children under 14 are admitted to the lounge only and must leave the Club’s premises by 9.00 pm.
• Children over 14 but under 18 are permitted in any part of the Club but are not allowed to play fruit machines or consume intoxicating liquor.

2. Snooker Table

• Only members may book the table, and the booking is for that member only.

3. Dogs

Dogs may be brought into the Club provided that they are kept on a lead and under control at all times.

4. Darts

Children under fourteen years of age are not permitted to play darts in the Club.

5. Waiting List

Applicants on the waiting list must be signed in as a guest but do not have to pay the guest fee.