HOUSE RULES

CLUBHOUSE HOURS OF SERVICE

The Clubhouse shall be open to Members and their guests on the following schedule. This schedule may be amended as approved by the Board of Directors.

The dining room and lounge will be open Tuesday through Sunday during the months of April through September, and from Tuesday through Saturday during the months of March, October, November, and December. The Clubhouse scheduled hours of operation during those open days are as follows:

Clubhouse Lunch Dinner

Sunday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Closed

Monday Closed Closed Closed

Tuesday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm 11:00-am – 2:00 pm 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Thursday 7:00 am – 11:00 pm 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Friday 7:00 am – 12:00 am 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 am 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

RESERVATIONS

1. In anticipation of peak service times, it may be in the best interest of the Member to make dinner reservations in advance. No Member will be refused service unless the entire Clubhouse is booked for a Board-approved function. The management will accommodate walk-ins, but may ask the unannounced party to wait in the lounge or greeting area (entry) until a space becomes available. If a space does not become available, it may become necessary for Member and their guest to dine in the lounge.
2. We ask that Members honor their reservation time to avoid delays in table service. Reservations improve service and are encouraged. It is the responsibility of the Member to inform the Club if they are unable to honor a reservation. Failure to honor a reservation within 15 minutes of its booked time will automatically cancel the reservation. We ask that the Member call the Club a minimum of three hours ahead in the event they are unable to show up for a reservation.
3. The Club requests that reservations be made in advance for Easter Buffet, Mother’s Day Buffet, and New Year’s dinner party. Special seating requests will be honored on first-come first-serve basis.
4. Reservations for regular (non-holiday) Sunday Lunch Buffets and Special Dining Buffets are recommended, especially for parties of five or larger. This expedites service and assures minimal waiting for the majority of Members.

DINING AND BANQUETS

1. The policy of the Board of Directors is that the Main Dining Room should be available to all Members and their guests as often as possible. On occasions, it may become necessary to close the Main Dining Room or Secondary Dining Room for a special function. When this occurs, it is the policy of the Board to have the unused Dining Room available for member dining. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to close the entire Clubhouse for a function (e.g. Member Only Party). Such a closing shall be publicized in the bulletin and/or by posting on the bulletin board at least (7) seven days in advance.
2. When any portion of the club house is closed due to a special function, the party booking the function will be charged a Reservation Fee based upon the room being booked, and their Member status (Member or non-Member).
3. If the Main Dining Room is closed due to a special function for a Non-Member, the Non-Member will be charged a Reservation Fee of $400 maximum. If the Secondary Dining Room is booked, the Reservation Fee will be $100.
4. If the Main Dining Room is closed due to a special function for a Member, the Member will be charged a Reservation Fee $100. If the Secondary Dining Room is booked, the Reservation Fee will be $25.
5. All checks for Reservation Fees should be made payable to Kaskaskia Country Club. The Board of Directors reserves the right to alter and amend the Reservation Fees as it deems necessary.
6. A function is not officially confirmed, and time and date reserved, until the Non-Member or Member sponsor comes to the Club in person, signs a contract, and pays the Reservation Fee in its entirety. The Reservation Fee must be paid at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled event, and the number of guests reserved at that time will serve as a minimum for the basis of calculating the Reservation Fee.
7. Cancellation within 30 days of the reserved function will forfeit the Reservation Fee in its entirety.
8. A Cleaning Fee, commensurate with actual costs, will be charged if and when appropriate.
9. Throwing of rice, confetti, birdseed, etc. is prohibited inside the building.
10. All guests of Members must be specifically and individually invited by name. No public or general solicitations are permitted for functions held at Kaskaskia Country Club.
11. Only the Members and their invited guests who have arranged and are paying for any social function may participate in these functions.
12. Use of all smoke producing tobacco products is prohibited in the club house or within 15’ of any entrance.

DRESS CODE DEFINITIONS

Members and their Guests are not permitted on the golf course or in the Clubhouse without decent and proper attire. Tank tops, cut-off jeans, offensive tee shirts will not be allowed. Any special dress code for Club events will be specifically stated in announcements of the events.

GENERAL RULES 

Telephone Usage

1. The placing of long distance phone calls at Club expense is prohibited, unless approved by management. Please set cell phones to silent vibrate mode upon entrance to the Main Dining Room. Members are requested to answer their cell phone calls away from dining areas.

General Policies

1. Each Member is responsible for the conduct of their guests.
2. Guests are not permitted at free Club functions except for membership solicitation purposes.
3. No property of the Club shall be loaned or borrowed from Club property for personal use, unless prior approval is given by the Board.
4. No firearms are permitted on Club property.
5. The Club manager shall have the privilege to request any Member to show their Membership card.
6. No Member may request any employee of the Club to perform any personal service not in keeping with the normal job description of the employee.
7. No advertising in any form will be allowed on the Club premises without prior management or Board approval.
8. Parents shall be responsible for the conduct of their children at all times.
9. The replacement cost of any property damaged by a Member, their guests, or dependents is the responsibility of the Member. The Club assumes no responsibility for any golf equipment or other personal property left on or damaged on the Club property.
10. No entertainment, food, or alcoholic beverages may be brought onto Club property without the express approval of management.
11. All decorations for parties must have management approval.
12. No guest of a Member shall interfere with the management of the Club.
13. Any inattention to duty or lack of courtesy on the part of a Club employee should be reported to the General Manager or Manager on duty.
14. The General Manager is empowered to direct the attention of Members or guests to violations of Club rules.
15. No unlicensed motorcycles, mini-bikes, or skateboards are permitted on Club premises. Bicycles are not permitted at any time on the golf course or sidewalks of the Club.
16. Entities providing complimentary goods or products are permitted to identify their participation at Club sponsored events in a manner designated by the management, so long as this identification is done in good taste.
17. The television in the Lounge and Secondary Dining Room may be used at the discretion of the Club Manager or designated employee. The volume and program selection must be such that it does not disrupt the enjoyment of other Members.
18. Children under the age of fourteen (14) are not permitted in the Clubhouse after 7:00 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult. No child, under the age of fourteen (14), shall be left unattended in the clubhouse for any extended amount of time.
19. No person, under the age of twenty-one (21), shall be permitted in the Lounge after 9:00 p.m. During special events and some other occasions, access to the Lounge may be restricted to those under the age twenty-one (21), as determined by the Club Manager.
20. Young people, age sixteen (16) and above, will adhere to the adult dress code while at the Club.
21. Member’s guests residing within a 50-mile radius are limited to visiting the Club three times per year. This includes both Social guests and Golf guests.
22. Any Member may be suspended or expelled by the Board for non-payment of indebtedness to the Club.
23. For any other cause, a Member, or spouse or dependent of a Member, may be expelled or suspended or other appropriate action may be taken (including, but not limited to, fines or reprimands) by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of all the Members of the Board. The term “cause” for this purpose shall include, but not be limited to, disorderly conduct at the Club, conduct endangering the good order, welfare or character of the Club, or being deemed financially irresponsible as outlined in the proceeding paragraph.
24. Any Member suspended or expelled shall be immediately notified in writing of such suspension or expulsion and the basis for such action. Such Member may appeal the decision of the Board by serving written notice of such appeal upon the board within ten (10) days after his or her receipt of such decision, and upon receipt of said notice, the Board shall call a special meeting within ten (10) days thereafter, to consider said appeal. The appellant shall have the right to be present at such meeting or to be represented by some other Member, to be heard in his or her own defense, and to present witnesses on his or her behalf. The Board may also present witnesses. Following said hearing, the Board shall meet and by at least two-thirds (2/3) vote may confirm, modify or rescind the previous Board action.
25. During a period of suspension, the suspended Member shall continue to be responsible for applicable dues and obligations, but shall not be entitled to any Club privileges. If a Member shall enter the Clubhouse or grounds during the period of suspension his Membership shall be subject to automatic termination, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

These rules may be amended from time to time by the respective committee with the approval of the Board of Directors.

GOLF RULES

These rules will be enforced by the Groundskeeper and Club Manager. Members should report all violations to the Board, Groundskeeper, or Club Manager.

1. All Members must register at the pro shop before teeing off.

2. All Members must register guests at the pro shop before teeing off.

3. On days when the “Course Closed” sign is displayed, no play will be allowed; Any instructional or directional sign displayed on the course or in the Clubhouse shall be adhered to.

4. Golf Members and their guests are entitled to full use of the course during periods established by the Grounds Keeper.

5. All golf outings must be approved by the Board and will be published. (Generally limited to the days of Monday, Tuesday, Friday)

6. Guests of golf Members are entitled to use of the course under the following conditions:

a. Payment of the fixed green fees: $20.00 for weekdays for 18 holes of golf; $24.00 on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. (Payment for nine holes will be half price on that day.)

b. Members’ guests residing within a 50-mile radius are limited to three (3) days golf privileges when vouched for and accompanied by an active golf Member.

c. Members’ guests residing outside a 50-mile radius are entitled to full golf privileges when vouched for and accompanied by an active golf Member.

d. Social Members are allowed 5 rounds of golf privileges (must pay green fees).

7. Social Members are not entitled to take guests on the golf course.

8. Golf cart regulations:

a. No one under 16 years of age shall drive a powered cart unless accompanied by an adult.

b. Keep all carts at least 30 feet away from tee blocks, greens, sand traps, and areas between sand traps and greens.

c. Please limit the number of golf carts per foursome to two (2).

9. All players must begin on the No. 1 tee, unless permission is given by the Club Manager to advance to another hole. When not starting on No. 1 tee, players going to another hole must make sure there is at least one full hole between them and the players in front and behind them.

10. No practice putting, except on the putting green.

11. Do not hit long iron shots to the practice green.

12. Do not hit long iron shots near the practice green in the Clubhouse area.

13. No practice driving from tees.

14. Golf bags and pull carts are to be kept off the greens, tees, and sand traps. Use caution in dropping the flagstick on the green.

15. Only flat shoes and soft spike golf shoes are allowed on the greens.

16. Dogs are not allowed to run loose on the golf course.

17. No vehicles are allowed on the course, except in case of an emergency.

18. Keep course clean by throwing rubbish, such as paper, bottles, cans, can tops, cigarettes, etc., in the trash receptacles.

19. Do not throw cigarettes on the greens.

20. Playing rules:

a. Tee off only between the markers on each hole.

b. Replace turf on fairway shots.

c. Repair ball marks on the greens

d. Allow faster players to play through.

e. No player should play the ball until the party in front is out of range.

f. Player is responsible for smoothing out the sand traps.

g. A shirt must be worn on the golf course at all times.

h. U.S.G.A. rules apply unless modified by local rules.

i. April thru August - no more than a foursome may play, except during league, Calcutta, special outings or tournament play.

j. Previous year’s handicap may be used until June 1. At that time you must have at least five (5) rounds to have an established handicap for the current year in order to play in handicapped events.

21. Local rules:

a. Out of bounds around the outside perimeter of the course is designated by the white stakes. In the center of the fairways there are 100, 150, 200 and 250 yard flat markers. The road between holes 1 and 2 is a safety hazard. All balls on or across road going either way, is to be put back into play where it went out with one stroke penalty.

b. When playing “winter rules” as we do, you may improve your lie any place in your own fairway. Your ball must not be touched if it is in a hazard (sand, in the rough, or in another fairway).

c. Hole 6: If you go into the pond on No. 6, you may hit from the tee or you may go down and hit from next to the water. Count both strokes and add a one-stroke penalty.

d. Hole 7: When playing across the road on No. 7, you may lay out of the ditch without penalty, but you may not lay closer to the hole. If you are in the ditch across the road, you may either play as it lies or bring it back to the other side of the road and take a free drop.

e. Hole 7: If your ball lands in the ditch along the south side of No. 7 fairway, PLAY THIS BALL AS IS.

f. Hole 7: If your ball hits a wire when you are playing No. 7, you may hit again but you must play the second ball.

g. Ball must be moved from improvements to the golf course, such as new sod and new trees, so as not to interfere with their growth. (New trees will be approximately two (2) inches in diameter.)

h. Players finishing their front nine will alternate with those players starting on No. 1 tee.

i. If your ball lands on the wrong putting green - as on No. 1, when you are playing No. 7 - you get a free drop no closer to the hole you are playing. Never hit a ball from another green.

j. Unmovable obstruction (anything artificial), you get free relief if it affects your stance or swing, within one Club length of your relief point no nearer to the hole.

The Board asks your cooperation in abiding by these rules. These rules are prepared in an effort to keep the course beautiful, to speed up play, and consequently, to further your enjoyment while playing golf at Kaskaskia Country Club.

The Board of Directors

MEMBERSHIP POLICIES

1. Sale or transfer of Certificates is subject to the prior approval of the Board of Directors.

2. Life Memberships are available to certificate holders and entitle such Member and spouse full Club privileges for the balance of their lives. This includes unmarried dependent children under the age of twenty-two (22) and still considered a student in good standing. The Board of Directors will determine the cost of a Life Membership when a request for such a Membership is made.

3. Full Family Memberships are available to certificate holders at an annual cost of $870.00. The Member, spouse, and all unmarried dependent children under the age of twenty-two (22) and still considered a student in good standing are entitled to Club privileges for the current year. Individuals have the option of not holding a certificate and paying an additional $25.00 per year fee.

4. Single Golf Memberships are available to certificate holders at an annual cost of $665.00. The Member is entitled to Club privileges, while the spouse and all unmarried dependent children under the age of twenty-two (22) and still considered a student in good standing are entitled only to Clubhouse privileges for the current calendar year. Individuals have the option of not holding a certificate and paying an additional $25.00 per year fee.

5. Student golf Memberships are available to any student in good standing who has not turned twenty-two (22) years of age for an annual cost of $220.00. A high school student who is on a golf team will receive a discount of $50.00 off of the $220.00. The student Member, at age 22, may not transfer that Membership to a single golf or full family golf Member without paying one half of the current initiation fee. Student Members are not allowed the following:

a. Use of the Clubhouse for private parties.

b. To bring guests, including parents or family Members.

c. Playing privileges on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) before 4:00 p.m. until at least 16 years of age, unless accompanied by an adult and Member of the Club, or if a parent is a golfing Member of the Club.

d. Participation in Friday night scrambles, Calcutta’s, and the Okaw Tournament unless 18 years of age.

6. New Full Family Golf Memberships and Single Golf Memberships must pay an initiation fee of $200.00. A former Full Family Golf or Single Golf Member may rejoin one time without paying an initiation fee. A present Full Family Golf or Single Golf Member is allowed to drop their Membership one time only and rejoin without paying an initiation fee. Dependent children who were Members under the Full Family Golf Membership who have reached the age of twenty-two (22) and Junior Golf Members who have reached the age of twenty-two (22) and no longer qualify for this type of Membership may change their Membership status (i.e., become Full Family Golf or Single Golf Members) by paying dues for the Membership and one half of the current initiation fee.

7. When new applicants apply for Membership it is required that payment for such Membership, initiation fee and any other fees that apply to that type of Membership be sent with the application.

8. Ministers will receive a $100.00 discount on any Golf Membership and $15.00 discount on a Social Membership.

9. Social Memberships are available to those approved with an annual cost of $280.00. The Member, spouse, and all unmarried children under the age of twenty-two (22) and still considered a student in good standing are entitled to Clubhouse privileges only for the current calendar year.

10. Corporate Memberships are for businesses at the cost of $545. This is good for 20 rounds of golf only on Monday-Friday and not during league play. The cost includes $25.00 per year fee and $100.00 food coupons.

11. Complimentary golf privileges will be granted to Club Manager and Greens keeper, their married spouse and dependent children living at home. Any other employee of the Club will have golfing privileges on Mondays or any other day after 5:00 p.m. Golfing privileges are not extended to any employee of the Club Manager.

12. A $100.00 annual minimum dining room charge is imposed on all Full Family Golf, Single Golf and Social Membership. Upon payment of dues, the Member will be sent or given a food coupon card in the amount of $100.00. Each Member may use the coupon even if a total bill is less than $10.00. Cards will be punched each time they are used.

13. Additional food coupons (Bogey Bucks) may be purchased from the club manager.

14. Cart stalls for the storage of privately owned powered carts may be available to Members only at an annual fee of $195.00 for the current calendar year. If a cart stall is assigned to a Member after July 1 of the current calendar year, the fee for the balance of the current calendar will be $110.00. A Member will be charged $110.00 per year if he owns a cart but does not store the cart at the Club. Effective November 1, 2000 - In order to retain cart storage you must be a Full Family, Single or Life Member in good standing with dual ownership recorded with the Club Manager. No cart storage will be issued to Student or Social Memberships.

15. Kaskaskia Country Club is not responsible for loss or damage to any personal items left on Club property.

NOTE: To obtain a cart stall, a Member first shall submit in writing a request to be assigned a cart stall. This request shall be given to the Club Manger, who will put the Member’s request on the waiting list. When a cart stall becomes available, the Club Manager shall assign the available cart stall to the first Member on the waiting list. A cart stall may not be transferred by a Member to any other Member, even if the new owner of the cart purchased the cart from a Member who had a cart stall.

The Board of Directors