Membership

Club Bye Laws

Club Bye Laws

TableofContents

  1. Preamble
  2. Admission of Club Members
  3. Membership Rights and Privileges
  4. Resignation and Re-election of Members (Under Review)
  5. Entrance Fees and Subscriptions
  6. Member Conduct
  7. Mobile Phones and Laptop Computers
  8. Smoking
  9. Dress Code
  10. Arrears and Defaulters
  11. Enforcement of these Bye-Laws


1. Preamble

  • Article 6 of the Royal Malta Yacht Club (‘RMYC’ or ‘the Club’) Statute provides for the Committee to draft bye-laws.
    These bye-laws are designed to articulate the standards, values, and expectations of members…

    The Club exists to encourage and provide facilities for the sport of yachting and related social activities and it is a not for profit organization.
  • The RMYC is part of a global network of yacht clubs …


2. Admission of Club Members

  • Membership of the RMYC is open…
  • It will be the normal practice…
  • Article 4 of the Club Statute sets out…
  • Applicants for membership must demonstrate all of the following qualities:
    • A genuine interest in yachting…
    • That they prove their identity and residence…
    • That they are known to their proposer…
    • That they are known to their seconder…
  • Applicants may apply for membership:
    • Completion and submission of the RMYC membership application form;
    • Completion and submission of a Letter of Motivation or Yachting CV;
    • Submission of identification documentation…
    • Submission of a letter of support from proposer;
    • Submission of a letter of support from seconder;
  • As required by Articles 2 and 4.2 of the Club Statute…
  • Applicants can download the form from the Club website…
  • Applicants must submit their application documents via email…
  • The Club Administration may perform an online search…


3. Membership Rights and Privileges

  • Full Members, Family Members, and Honorary Members are entitled…
  • Full Members, Family Members, and Honorary Members are entitled…
  • All members have the right of access…
  • All classes of members may use the Club facilities subject to these bye-laws:
    • The use of the Gym and other facilities…
    • Only full members are entitled to discounts…
    • Discounts on Club functions may be available…
  • The entitlement to any reciprocal or other rights…
  • After one year of membership: Full Members, Family Members, and Life Members acquire voting rights…
  • Temporary Honorary Membership may be granted to competitors:
    • Visiting members must present a valid membership card…
    • Or provide a letter of introduction…
    • All visiting members must sign the visitor’s log…
    • Reciprocity valid unless resident in Malta over 3 months…
    • Does not apply to reciprocal members of Maltese clubs…


4. Resignation and Re-election of Members (Under Review)

  • A member may resign from the Club by informing the Honorary Secretary in writing via email…
    • Resignation confers no right to refund…
  • Members who have resigned may be re-admitted:
    • Within 12 months — request permission to re-join…
    • After 12 months — normal application process may apply…
  • On re-election former members regain rights except voting rights until 12 months accumulated…
  • A ‘ceased’ member is someone who has let their subscription lapse over 6 months…
  • Ceased members may be re-admitted:
    • Before 12 months lapse — must request permission…
    • After 12 months — may need to follow full admission procedure…
  • Resigned members trying to use reciprocal rights may be refused…


5. Entrance Fees and Subscriptions

  • The current level of entrance fees and subscriptions is set out on the Club’s website…
  • Former members rejoining after 2 years must pay entrance fee difference if increased…
  • Annual subscription fee due within 10 days of re-election…
  • Failure to pay within 10 days renders election void…


6. Member Conduct

  • Members shall avoid behaviour harmful to the Club…
  • Members making use of reciprocal clubs must observe their rules…
  • Members, visitors, and guests must adhere to Maltese laws…
  • No intimidation, offence, violence, or discrimination…
  • Children under 16 must be supervised…
  • Cadet Members may access unsupervised…
  • Members responsible for their guests…
  • No member may claim to represent the Club without authorization…
  • Pets allowed if controlled and not a nuisance…
  • Breaches may result in removal from premises…


7. Mobile Phones and Laptop Computers

  • Use allowed but discreetly…
  • Club not liable for injury or loss…
  • Use of Club WiFi at own risk…


8. Smoking

  • Smoking prohibited indoors by law…
  • Permitted on terrace if smoke not entering the building…


9. Dress Code

  • Club requires reasonable dress standards…
  • Minimum casual dress inside clubhouse…
  • Casual clothing defined: collared shirts, trousers, dresses, etc.
  • Not allowed: swimwear (unless covered) or offensive slogans…
  • Formal dress required for certain events — failure means no admittance…


10. Arrears and Defaulters

  • Failure to pay invoice within 30 days → notice; 61 days → posted as defaulter…
  • Business-owning member personally liable for unpaid invoices…
  • Membership cannot be renewed while in debt…
  • Former defaulters may be re-admitted upon settlement and explanation…


11. Enforcement of these Bye-Laws

  • Officers and staff have authority to enforce…
  • Members should report infringements verbally first…
  • If unresolved, a written complaint to Honorary Secretary…
  • Secretary will acknowledge within 3 days, respond within 14 days…


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