The Georgia State Golf Association has a code of conduct and decorum that should be followed during times a volunteer is participating in an activity which represents the Association.
The Georgia State Golf Association has a code of conduct and decorum that should be followed during times a volunteer is participating in an activity which represents the Association.
Apparel and Uniform
The GSGA's volunteers are authorized to wear GSGA apparel. It is available for purchase online through the GSGA website. The purpose of the apparel is to identify volunteers while they are acting on behalf of the Association. Click here for the GSGA Store.
In order that a consistent appearance is maintained when representing the GSGA, the uniform colors will be white shirt, navy sweater or wind shirt, and tan or khaki trousers. Women may wear tan or khaki skirts or Bermuda shorts as appropriate.
The suggested dress uniform for the Annual Meeting and similar types of business meetings is specified in a memorandum from the GSGA office. Business casual dress is standard for committee meetings which are held at the GSGA headquarters. GSGA volunteer apparel may be worn at other times, so long as discretion is used.
Expenses and Contributions
Volunteers are not compensated for their time spent on behalf of the GSGA. The Association pays for or reimburses volunteers for expenses for overnight accommodations as appropriate. Volunteers are also reimbursed for miles driven to GSGA-assigned activities such as course ratings, competitions and committee meetings at the current IRS rate for miles driven for charitable purposes.
The GSGA was granted 501(c)(3) status in 2009, so contributions in kind or in cash to the GSGA are deductible for federal or state income tax purposes. Contributions to the GSGA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, are also deductible. Gift letters are sent from the respective organizations acknowledging the deductible portion of the gift.
Media Representation
GSGA volunteers should not represent themselves as spokespersons for the Association to any media when making any personal comments or observations. Please contact the Executive Director if you expect to interact with media representatives for any guidance and information on Association matters. All media announcements regarding the GSGA will be made from the GSGA office.
Committee and Service Procedures
Communication: Communication regarding a volunteer's particular activity will come from the chairman or the staff liaison of that activity. Normally, this will include items such as meeting or event notices, minutes, reports and the like.
Location of Activities: Committee meetings are generally held at the GSGA headquarters in Marietta. Committee members will be notified if a meeting is held elsewhere. The locations of competitions and course ratings will be communicated to the assigned volunteers.
Education and Training: The various departments will communicate the availability training opportunities to GSGA volunteers. Some of these activities include the Annual Meeting and Players of the Year Lucheon, Rules of Golf seminars, tournament administration workshops, handicap seminars (for invited raters) and others as appropriate.
Personal Representation
Service at Non-GSGA Activities: Volunteers serve as individual representatives of the GSGA while performing committee or service duties on its behalf. Volunteers should feel free to accept invitations to serve as officials at non-GSGA activities provided they do so as individuals and not as representatives of the GSGA.
Gambling: Volunteers are expected to observe the USGA's policies on gambling.
Alcoholic Beverages: Volunteers may not partake of alcoholic beverages when performing a service as a representative of the GSGA.
Georgia State Golf Association is the official golf association of the state of Georgia, and its membership is open to men, women, juniors, seniors, and golf clubs throughout the state. Golfers who join GSGA have access to invaluable resources and competitions that allow them to advance their knowledge and improve their golfing skills. Joining GSGA means joining an association of more than 350 clubs and 75,000 people who all have one thing in common: a love of golf.