A endment ProposalAgreements

Submitted by the Harlingen PAGA

Subject: Proposal to amen Section 26 of the National Agreementsregarding Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct read as follows:

"Code of Conduct: Conte~tants are to observe proper golf etiquette at alltimes. Any abuse or disiespect of fellow competitors, employees andother players of the host fa I ility, or other persons conducting or attending aNational or Local PAG~ sanctioned event can be grounds fordisqualification from the e ent, and possible rejection of entry into futureevents. Such abuse may e verbal, physical or by threat and includes, butis not limited to: the use of bscene language, physical damage to propertyor equipment of the host facility and abuse of alcohol or controlledsubstances during a competitive round. A member in bad - standing willnot be allowed to join the local Chapters. Local Chapters are asked tosubmit individual cases to the National Organization for consideration tojoin the Chapter."

1. A. Remove: "Contestants are to observe proper golfetiquette at all times."

B. Add: "Participants are to observe proper golf etiquette duringtournament play and at the events hosted by the National and Local PAGAChapter."

2. A. Remove: "A mem~er in bad standing will not be allowed to jointhe local Chapters. Local ~haPters are asked to submit individual cases tothe National Organization frr consideration to join the Chapter."

B. Add: "Prior to disqualification, the person will be providedwith formal verbal notice of his/her indiscretion and written formal notice ofdisciplinary action that ma~ be taken. An appointment will be setup toprovide the member with air opportunity to contest or dispute theallegations made against his person as a member. Disciplinary Action:

First Offense - A me/Imbermay be put on a probationary periodof up to 2 years.

Second offense - A ember shall be deemed in bad standing for aperiod of one year and not lIowed to participate in National or local PAGAevents. The member must -apply for membership with a letter to besubmitted to the National Bard from the Local Chapter for considerationof reinstatement of membe hip.

Third offense - A me ber will be suspended indefinitely, and notallowed membership into th PAGA. The name of person will besubmitted to all Chapters a Member in bad standing indefinitely."

The Code of Conduct that t is organization abides to is vague and absentof any policy guidelines or rocedural elements to be followed. As anorganization that prides its If in the observance and enforcement of all"National rules and regulations" it seems for the sake of consistency andfairness a governing princidle has not been articulated to its fullest extent.

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Harlingen PAGA is requesting that Mr. Zeke Cano be reinstated hismember status his Situatiol is explained in the attached letter his statuswas revoked under the Co e of Conduct agreement.

Harlingen PAGA asks that· he changes proposed be accepted for thereasons stated above. IRegards,

~Hank PerkinsPresident

Celina GarrisonSecretary

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