Member's Handbook NPBCC, no dateTRY
North Palm Beach, Florida
MEMBER'S HANDBOOK
The original Clubhouse and course, called the Palm
Beach Winter Club, was constructed in 1926 for Harry
Kelsey, financier, by Addison Misner, architect. At that
time one could travel by boat right up to the Clubhouse.
In 1935 the Winter Club was purchased by Sir Harry
Oakes, who used it as a part-time home. During Sir
Harry's ownership the south wing was added. This wing
was later used by the Country Club manager as a home
while the balance of the building was being used as a
Clubhouse and recreation facility. Sir Harry was mur-
dered in the Bahamas in a still -unsolved case. The pro-
perty passed through the hands of industrialist Ralph
Stolkin to insurance billionaire John D. MacArthur in the
early 1950's.
In 1955 the Ross Brothers, of golf course development
fame, purchased the area from MacArthur and gave it its
present design. The Winter Club, or Oakes Building, as it
is sometimes called, is obviously rich in history.
As a guide for conduct on the Club premises, the next
few pages outline the Club's Rules and Regulations.
These facilities are here for your enjoyment. At the same
time, you are always expected to respect and observe the
rights of other members and their guests. Above all,
nothing will replace good, common sense.
CLUBHOUSE REGULATIONS
a. The Club assumes no responsibility for loss or damage
of property of members or guests on the Club grounds,
including articles left in lockers or bag storage areas.
b. Parents are responsible for the actions of their minor
children at the Club, including but not limited to
financial obligations and conduct.
c. Repairs of damage to the Club or furnishings by mem-
bers or guests shall be charged to the responsible
member or parent.
d. No dogs or other pets will be allowed on Country
Club property.
e. Cars shall not be parked on the driveways where so
marked. These are fire and emergency lanes. Im-
properly parked cars are subject to fine and tow -away.
f. No soliciting among or by the Club members or staff
shall be permitted on the premises.
g. No golf clubs are permitted in the Dining Room or
Pub area.
h. No golf shoes (spikes) are permitted in the Dining
Room.
i. No persons are permitted inside the Clubhouse with-
out appropriate attire, including shoes.
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GOLF COURSE REGULATIONS
a. Proper attire shall be worn. For men, this includes
such clothing as sport shirts, sweaters, and/or jackets
with slacks or shorts; and for ladies, shirts, blouses,
slacks, sweaters, skirts, and shorts.
b. Only golf shoes or flat -heeled shoes are permitted on
the course.
c. No practicing is permitted on the tees, fairways, or
greens at any time. The driving range and practice
green will serve all practice needs.
d. No one is permitted to walk through a bunker unless
playing a ball. After playing a shot from a bunker,
the player shall smooth out any footprints for the
next player.
e. The flagstaff may not be used as a rest; after removal
It is to be laid carefully on the green without damaging
the edge of the cup.
f. Electric golf carts shall not be driven within 25 feet
of the green, and hand carts may not be pulled
between bunker and green.
g. Players must repair ball marks on the green.
h. No littering. Any refuse must be disposed of in the
proper container.
i. The rules of the United States Golf Association
(USGA) shall govern play.
SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
a. All persons who wish to use either pool must first
take a hot soap shower before entering.
b. Persons with skin rashes, open sores, or inflamed eyes
will not be permitted in the pool.
c. No running and/or rough play will be permitted in the
pool area or locker rooms.
d. Divers must dive or jump straight out from the end of
diving boards and/or towers.
e. The 3 -meter boards and the 5-, 7'/2- and 10 -meter
towers will be used only under the immediate super-
vision of a lifeguard.
f. No diving is permitted in the shallow portion of the
pool, unless permitted under the immediate super-
vision of a lifeguard or during competition practices
and events.
g. Wading pools are for the use of young children who
are non -swimmers. A child in the wading pool area
must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all
ti mes.
h. Members and guests are not permitted in the equip-
ment room, filter room, or chlorinator room.
I.. The Club is not responsible for articles left in the
dressing rooms.
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j. Children under eight years of age must be accom-
panied by a responsible adult.
k. Children under nine years of age are not permitted to
use the diving towers.
I. Personal flotation devices are not permitted in the
main pool. Kick boards may be used with permission
of the lifeguards.
m. The Pool Manager and his staff may take those
measures necessary, including disciplinary action, in
order to maintain a safe, wholesome environment for
members and guests.
n. Minor infraction of these rules by children may result
in penalties assessed by the lifeguards, such as place-
ment of the child on a "penalty bench" for periods
not to exceed one (1) hour per day. A child requiring
further discipline may be sent home for the remainder
of the day.
TENNIS REGULATIONS
a. Members, guests, and other players must be signed in
on the register before entering the court area, and
must play on assigned courts.
b. All players must re -register in the Pro Shop prior to
switching courts for additional play.
c. All players must wear appropriate tennis attire, in-
cluding a shirt and tennis shoes.
d. Non-playing children are not permitted on the tennis
courts at any time.
e. Scheduled activities have priority over other play.
f. Only tennis members may reserve court time. Unre-
served courts will be assigned by the Pro Shop on a
first-come, first-served basis.
g. Children 12 years and younger may not reserve courts
after 7:00 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult.
h. Default time for a reserved court is ten (10) minutes.
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ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following shall be guidelines set forth for enforce-
ment of Rules and Regulations:
a. Disciplinary action for violations of these Rules and
Regulations shall be administered by the Village Man-
ager or by persons designated by him, and may include
suspension of Club privileges for up to and including
thirty-one (31) calendar days.
b. Termination of membership in the Club or suspension
for more than thirty-one (31) days may be recom-
mended to the Council by the Country Club Advisory
Board and/or Village Manager for conduct unbecom-
ing a member of the North Palm Beach Country Club;
or for serious violation of any of these Rules and Reg-
ulations, provided, however, that no membership shall
be so terminated or suspended for more than thirty-
one (31) days without first notifying the member
whose membership is thus subject to termination or
suspension, in writing, of the charges and complaints
against him or her, therein notifying said member of
the date, place, and time the Board proposes to in-
quire into the charges and complaints, requesting the
member to be present. Such hearing shall not be
scheduled less than five (5) days.after date of mailing
of such notice to such member.
c. Such inquiry or hearing may be, for good cause shown
and acceptable to the majority of the Board, post-
poned or reset with written notice to the member
involved. Any inquiry or hearing shall be attended
by a quorum of the Board.
d. Upon completion of the hearing, the Board, by the
affirmative vote of the majority of all members, may
recommend:
i 1. That the membership be terminated.
2. That the member be suspended for a prescribed
period of time.
3. That the member be censured by letter.
4. That the member be exonerated.
e. In all such inquiries and hearings, the Board shall have
the power to designate the method or procedure and
shall preside over and control the hearings in such
manner as to insure a full and complete examination
of the charges. Every member thus charged, or
appearing before the Board, is entitled to be con-
fronted by the evidence and witnesses concerning the
subject matter of the hearing.
f. The recommendation of the majority of the Advisory
Board shall be filed in writing with the Village Coun-
cil, which shall act upon the recommendation in
Regular Session.
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DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
A member whose account is in arrears over sixty (60)
days from the date of billing shall be denied both charg-
ing privileges and membership privileges at the Club.
Delinquent accounts shall be charged a penalty as set by
the Village Council for unpaid balance thirty (30) days
from date of billing.
REFUND OF MEMBERSHIP FEES
Refunds of membership fees shall not be granted except
as follows:
a. Death of a member will release heirs from further
financial obligation.
b. Illness or disability of a member for an extended per-
iod, as certified by a physician, may be grounds for
excusal or rebate. Extended illness or disability will
be for a period covering the remainder of the member-
ship
ember-
ship year.
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