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Welcome to the Grosse Ile Golf
and Country Club! The management and staff of the Club have compiled
this information to help new and prospective members become familiar
with Club policy and protocol as quickly and efficiently as possible.
These are some of the most frequently asked questions, we hope it will
contribute to your comfort and enjoyment at the Club, as it is our goal
to be your home away from home. This document will be distributed to
all members from time to time as a reminder or as the information is
updated. If you have any questions, please ask anyone on the management
staff or contact Jim Johnson, PGA, General Manager at (734)676-1166.
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Are reservations necessary to dine at the
club?
Is there a dress code for the clubhouse?
What rooms may be reserved for private parties?
How about tipping?
What is the employee Christmas Gift Card?
If an item is left in the clubhouse, where should I
check?
If I have a special request, dietary needs or questions
about the food, whom can I ask?
What are the smoking restrictions
What are some guidelines that I should
follow while playing golf?
If I lose or leave something on the golf course, where
should I check?
What is the dress code?
How do I reserve a tee time?
How much are cart fees?
Do I have to pay greens fees?
How much are greens fees?
What are Guest Restrictions?
How do I request a caddie?
How much do I pay a caddie?
How do I sign up for events?
How do I post my scores?
How do I check my handicap?
What merchandise is available for members in the golf
shop, and how can it be purchased?
What member services are available through the golf
shop or bagroom?
What if any golf privileges are available to a social
member?
What services are available?
How do I get a locker?
How about tipping?
Can bath towels be taken onto the golf course?
At what age do children begin the junior
golf program?
When does junior golf take place?
Do the junior golfers receive any lessons?
What are the pool hours?
Is the pool open during swim practice?
What happens when there is a home swim meet?
Is the pool heated?
Can a member bring a guest and what is the guest fee?
Are children allowed at the pool without adult
supervision?
Are towels and lockers provided for members?
Are there swim lessons for children?
Are food or beverages allowed on the pool deck?
Are children in diapers allowed in the pool?
Where do I go if I leave or lose something at the pool?
Who is eligible to be on the swim team?
How often does the swim team practice?
How long does the swim season last?
Do I need to make tennis court
reservations?
What tennis programs are available?
What is a Chit?
Will I receive a monthly statement?
Does the club have a monthly activity calendar of events?
Does the club have a membership roster?
What are the food & beverage minimum charges at the
club?
How is the minimum calculated?
Do I have to spend a certain amount each month?
How much are my membership dues?
What types of membership fees will I have to pay during
the year?
How do I sell my membership?
What is membership equity?
What is the Par Club?
What is the caddie program billing?
Can I participate on any club committees?
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Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner. The
phone number for reservations in the Mixed Grill is (734) 676-1166.
Reservations are helpful in staffing and for kitchen preparations.
Members without reservations will be seated after those who have made
their reservation, on a first-come, first-served basis. No table
reservation will be held for more than 30 minutes, unless the Clubhouse
Manager on duty is notified that you will be late.
Proper attire is required for all areas of the Club. Jeans,
denim clothing of any kind, swimwear, tennis wear, T-shirts, and shorts
and skirts shorter than mid-thigh, halter tops, tank tops, bare
midriffs, etc. are not allowed in any area of the Club. Clothing
suitable for the golf course is appropriate attire for the Clubhouse.
The Club has separate rooms that may be used for private
parties. The Ballroom can seat from 30 to 300 persons, depending
on your function. The Kelsey Room can accommodate up to 65
persons. For larger functions, both rooms can open to each other to
accommodate 350 persons. The Donald Ross Room can accommodate up
to 90 persons. The Board Room can accommodate up to 30
persons. - A member may sponsor a function for colleagues or friends.
The member does not have to be present at the function. - Special menus
can be planned for specific needs by contacting the General Manager.
-To reserve any of these rooms, contact the General Manager or the
Clubhouse Manager at (734) 676-1166.
-Valet & Coat-Checking - There is no regular
charge for Valet Parking. It is customary for members to show their
consideration and appreciation of services rendered with voluntary
gratuities. The average tip is $1 per coat and $2 to $3 per car.
-Wait Staff & Bartenders - The Club has an automatic 16%
gratuity (18% on banquets) added to each food and beverage chit served
in the Clubhouse. Additional tipping is accepted for exceptional
service. This can be written on the chit as additional gratuity of
specified dollar amount or given in cash. Additional tipping is
accepted when extra service is rendered for private parties, weddings,
etc….
In November all members are sent a card that is to be
filled out for voluntary contributions to the employee Christmas fund.
This money is distributed to all employees including department heads,
clubhouse, bag room and greens and grounds staff. A majority of members
contribute to this fund and the average contribution is $25 - $50.
Gifts range from $25 to $500. $25.00 is automatically billed to all
members who do not return their card. If you do not wish to participate
please indicate on your payment remittance and the contribution will be
credited to your statement.
The Lost and Found area is at the Front Desk. Call (734)
676-1166.
Feel free to call the Executive Chef at any time for any
special needs or requests. The staff is more than willing to meet
and/or talk to you about requests or comments. The phone number is
(734) 676-1838.
The Mixed Grill now has a designated smoking area. Please
specify whether you prefer smoking or non-smoking when calling for
reservations. Cigar and pipe smoking is permitted only in the Grill
Room.
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Good golf etiquette always applies:
- Replace divots in
fairways and rough or add divot mix.
- Fill divots on tees
with divot mix.
- Repair ball marks on
greens.
- Rake out footprints in
bunkers, placing rake outside bunker.
- Follow directional
signs -signs are posted on the 1st and 10th tees for special rules
of the day, such as "90° rule" - "cart path
only" - "fertilizing" - or "spraying
today." When fertilizing or spraying signs are posted, please
stay clear of the operator and DO NOT place anything that comes in
contact with the turf in your mouth (e.g., tees).
- Avoid slow play - keep
up with the group in front of you. Allow faster players to play
through! The Club goal is a 4-hour round.
- Do not delay in the
Snack Bar - don't leave #10 tee open! Groups not stopping at the
Snack Bar should be allowed to play through, if the 10th tee is
open.
- Exit to cart path when
you get to green/yellow posts when approaching the green; carts
must stay 30 feet away from the green at all times.
- Carts must not be
driven behind the greens and should be driven on the cart paths to
the greatest extent possible.
If you have any questions, please contact the Golf Course
Superintendent at (734) 676-3347 or Golf Service Manager at (734)
675-3866.
Articles found on the Golf Course are turned into the Golf
Service Manager. Call (734) 675-3866.
- Men Golfers (including Juniors): Golf shoes (spikeless),
golf slacks and collared golf shirts. Golf shorts are acceptable, but
must be no shorter than mid-thigh. Jeans and denim attire of any kind,
tennis or gym shorts are not permitted. - Women Golfers (including
Juniors): Golf shoes (spikeless), golf skirts, dresses, slacks,
culottes or golf shorts are acceptable, but must be no shorter than
mid-thigh. Jeans and denim attire of any kind, tennis or gym shorts and
tank tops, halter tops, bare midriffs, etc. are not permitted.
Please make certain that your guests are properly attired to play golf.
The Board of Directors has directed the golf service staff and starter
to not allow anyone on the golf course or practice range unless
properly dressed.
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To reserve a starting time, please call: (734) 675-3866.
- Call Monday for Tuesday afternoons
- Call Tuesday for Wednesday afternoons
- Call Wednesday for Thursday
- Call Thursday for Friday and Saturday
- Call Friday for Saturday, Sunday and Monday Holidays
1.
Two names are required for a starting time. Only one
starting time may be reserved during each phone call. Please indicate
preference for a caddie or cart.
2.
Every fourth starting time will be left open with the
following restrictions: You may sign up when at least two members of
the foursome present themselves, in full golf attire, ready to play, to
the starter .
3.
Opening Hours of the Golf Course: The Course is open
except as noted; course availability is subject to change to
accommodate tournaments.
Monday: Golf Course is closed except for outside parties.
Tuesday: Open golf for members and their guests.
Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Traditional Ladies' Day: Women
who wish to participate will sign up in the Women's Locker Room one
week prior. Open golf for members after 11:00 AM. No guest play until
12:30 PM.
Thursday: Open golf for members, no guest play between 11:30 AM
and 12:30 PM.
Friday: 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Juniors only for the duration of
the Junior Golf Program, early June through the end of August.
Otherwise, open golf for members and guests after 7:00 AM.
Saturday: 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM - Traditional Men's Golf, T-times
available after 9:30 AM. No guest play until 10:30 AM.
Sunday: 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM - Traditional Men's Golf, T-times
after 9:30 AM. No guest play until 10:30 AM.
Cart fees are assessed according
to the number of holes played and the number of people in the cart. The
current rates are:
9 Holes 18
Holes
½ cart ………. $11.50 ½ cart ………. $23.00
1 cart ……….. $23.00 1 cart ………..
$46.00
You must pay greens fees for your guests. As a golfing
member you do not pay greens fees for yourself, your wife, or your
children under the age 19. Children in college or in the military
service may play without paying green fees until the age of 25.
Greens fees are assessed according to the number of holes
played and the number of guests. The current schedule is:
- 9 Holes: $30.00/person
- 18 Holes: $60.00/person
There must be a member in each foursome during prime time.
No five-somes are permitted; therefore, members are limited to three
guests. During non-prime time (as determined by the Golf Services
Manager), a member may bring up to eleven guests at one time. Guests
are permitted to play the golf course no more than six (6) times in any
calendar year, excluding tournaments. Houseguests must be registered in
advance with the Club Manager. These guests are entitled to golf
playing privileges, on payment of green fees, for a two-week period.
Houseguests, who are residents of Wayne, Oakland, Monroe and Washtenaw
counties are not considered as houseguests for golf playing privileges.
Caddies may be requested when your reserve a tee time. If
you have already made a tee time and simply wish to request a caddie,
please notify the Golf Service Manager. This will ensure that your
request is handled properly. Although there are usually extra caddies
available, it is a good idea to reserve one.
A rate guide is posted in the Caddie Shack and Caddies
also carry their own rate card which shows the different caddie rates.
Caddies are ranked as "B," "A," "Captain"
and "Honor" depending on their experience level. Beyond the
caddie rate, it is a general practice to tip a caddie based on his or
her performance. The industry standard for gratuity is $10 to $15 per
18 holes for a satisfactory review. You can use this as a gauge to
reward a caddie for a superior job. This is, however, a decision for
the player. You may pay your caddie by signing a Club charge chit or by
cash if you prefer. To assist in the caddie's training, you are also
requested to grade the caddie's performance and suggest areas for
improvement.
Notices are posted in the Locker Rooms and outside the Pro
Shop. In general, a golfing member may sign up for an event at these
locations. The Club calendar will keep you updated on events throughout
the season.
ALL PLAYERS SHALL NOW POST THEIR OWN SCORES. The following
procedures are now in effect:
1.
The starter will issue generic numbered scorecards at the
first tee prior to each starting time.
2.
At he end of each round, players are responsible for
posting their score on the computer. ALL SCORECARDS must be turned in
by presenting it to the starter, the Golf Services Manager, or by
dropping the card in the scorecard boxes located in the locker rooms.
All nine hole and away scores MUST be posted. The Golf Services Manager
will post tournament scores.
3.
Scores must be reported no later than the next golf day.
4.
Players will be responsible for accurately completing the
scorecard, including the adjusted score, names, (first and last), no
nicknames please. The card should be signed and attested.
5.
At the end of the day the Golf Services Manager will match
the starting times and numbered scorecards to scores posted or
reported.
6.
PENALTY: A player will be penalized for failure to post or
report an appropriate score by the next golf day. A penalty score equal
to the lowest score in the player's scoring record will be posted.
Computer terminals are available in the Locker Rooms for
members to check their handicaps. A member may also contact the Golf
Shop at any time for his/her index or handicap.
A variety of equipment and apparel is on display for your
viewing and buying pleasure. Names such as Callaway, Taylor Made,
Cobra, Titleist and more are available for demo, and club fitting is
available for men and women. The merchandise is priced competitively.
- If
you need a special size, color, or style, the professional staff
will special order it for you.
- Gift
Certificates are always available, as well as free gift wrapping.
- The
Pro Shop staff can also assist you with your corporate buying
arrangements.
Pro Shop Merchandise can be purchased in different ways:
1.
Through your Club account.
2.
By cash or check.
Club Storage: Golf club storage space is available
through the Golf Service Manager for golfing members and their spouses.
Year-round service is provided to ensure proper care of your equipment.
The annual fee for this service is $95.00 per set.
Practice Range: The driving range is available for use by Class
A, Z, T, Intermediate and Life members and their families. Guests are
welcome to use the range prior to their round of golf and should be
accompanied by their host. Social members and their families are not
permitted to use the driving range facility unless they are guests of a
golfing member. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an
adult. The dress code for the golf course also applies when using the
practice facility.
Lessons: Golf lessons may be scheduled with the golf
professional staff by calling (734) 676-1169.
A Social member may play golf only as a guest of a golfing
member, no more than once in a calendar month.
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As a service to you and your guests, Locker Room
attendants clean and polish your street shoes while you are on the golf
course. They will also clean and polish golf shoes after you play. If
you wish to have your shoes cleaned, leave them outside your locker.
They will be returned to the top of your locker after they have been
cleaned. There is no regular charge for shoe-shining, razor blades,
toilet accessories and many other services extended by the Locker Room
attendants. If you need 'soft spikes' put in your or your guests'
shoes, there is a nominal charge per pair.
Men's and Women's Locker Room Managers are responsible for
assigning lockers. Since there is a limited number of lockers
available, active members are given preference. For your playing
guests, contact the Locker Room Manager to have a temporary locker
assigned for the day. Please make sure all temporary lockers are
emptied before leaving the Club. The yearly fee for locker rental is
$125 for men and $80 for women.
Tipping for services received in Locker Rooms is strictly
voluntary. As a general rule-of-thumb, a $2 tip per pair of shoes is
the norm. All voluntary tips should be given directly to the Locker
Room Manager.
All bath towels are to remain in the Locker Rooms, and
should not be taken to the golf course. The Locker Room Manager has
adequate supplies of towels for golf course use, upon request. Golf
towels will also be put in your golf cart.
- Women's Locker Room hours are 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM -- Tuesday through
Sunday
- Men's Locker Room hours are 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM -- Tuesday through
Sunday
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There is a Junior Golf program for the children our Class
A, A-1, T, Z, Intermediate, and Life members. Children participate in
an extensive program that teaches all of the fundamentals of golf. The
program is broken down into 2, 5, 9, and 18 hole players depending on
their age and ability. Children who are considering lessons should look
at participating in this program as an option.
Junior golfers usually start at the age of seven. If you
feel that your child can hit the ball reasonably well at a younger age,
then an exception may be made. The last year a young golfer can play in
the Junior Golf program is the summer before his/her eighteenth
birthday.
The Junior Golf program takes place almost every Friday
morning from the time school ends in June until the end of August.
Please refer to your Club calendar for any exceptions.
Each Tuesday, prior to their respective tee times, the Pro
Shop staff gives group lessons to all of the Junior Golfers. Although
there are Junior Golf Chairpersons, it is the parents' responsibility
to volunteer their time each week and go out with the younger groups on
the golf course. The parents' tasks are to keep score, teach proper
golf course behavior, and generally supervise the golfers. It is a very
rewarding experience and our Junior Golf program could not exist
without parental participation. Every effort is made to ensure that
each parent will be able to go out with his or her own child, but it
may not always be possible. This depends on the number of golfers
versus the number of parents who volunteer each week.
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The pool hours are Monday through Sunday from noon until
7:00 PM, except on Thursday and Saturday when it is open until 8:00 PM.
In the event of inclement weather, the pool could be closed.
Members are invited and welcome on the pool deck as well
as in the baby pool during swim practice (9:00 AM to 12:00 noon
weekdays); however, because the pool is full during swim practice,
members are not permitted in the main pool. A few evenings a week,
there is a stroke clinic for the swim team. During that time, only part
of the pool is used and the remaining part is available to the Club
members.
When there is a home swim meet, the pool closes at 3:00
PM; however, there are only three or four home meets per summer. The
meet schedule is posted in the Locker Room area.
The pool is heated and is maintained at an average
temperature of 79°.
Guests of members are always welcome. The guest fee is
$5.00 per guest, per day.
Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to the
pool. All children under the age of twelve are required to be
accompanied by a parent, adult or baby-sitter.
All members and guests are responsible for bringing a
towel. Lockers are available; however, members should supply their own
lock to secure their belongings.
Trained pool staff provide private as well as small group
swim lessons during June, July and August for a fee. Private lessons
are arranged individually. Small group lessons run Monday through
Friday for two weeks. Those interested may inquire and sign up for
lessons at the pool desk during pool season hours.
Yes, food and beverages in cans or cups are welcome;
however, glass containers or any kind are not allowed in the pool area.
"Rubber pants" need to be worn by children who
are not potty trained.
All items found at the pool are kept in the Lost and Found
area in the Pool house. Call (734) 676-1950.
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Children of all members between the ages of six and
seventeen may join the swim team. All swim team participants must be
able to swim at least one length of the pool without stopping.
Swim practice begins in May after school. When school gets
out for the summer, practice continues on weekday mornings from 9:00 AM
until noon. There is also a stroke clinic a few evenings a week.
The competitive swim season ends the last weekend in July.
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The Club has four fully fenced tennis courts; two are a
clay surface and two are asphalt.
Reservations are always encouraged. The only time courts
are not available is during some tournaments and junior clinics.
There is a variety of junior camps and programs. A few
adult leagues are available on a limited basis. Contact the Tennis
Professional for more details at (734) 676-1166.
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With a few exceptions, this is primarily a 'charge' club.
After services are rendered, you will be presented with a chit
detailing what you are being charged for. You should review the chit
for accuracy and legibly print and sign and indicate your membership
number. All food, bar, pro shop and first tee chits are charged
directly to the member's account at the time of service, so accuracy in
putting your member number on the chit means accuracy in billing. It is
your responsibility to retain the carbon copy of the chit for
reference. If you have a question regarding an item on your statement,
please call (734) 676-1166.
Member statements are generated monthly for charges
incurred during the month. Statements are mailed via first class on the
first or second day of each month. Statements are due upon receipt and
must be paid in full by the last day of the month to avoid a 10% late
fee. Payments can be mailed in the return envelope provided with your
monthly bill or dropped off at the Club office.
The Club sends at least two mailings to the membership
each month: The first of every month: This first class mailing will
contain your Club bill. Twice every month: This mailing is the Club
newsletter, "The Social Divots. It will contain information on
upcoming events, letters from the president, manager, committees,
various department heads, and other pertinent information, including
the following month's calendar every other issue. There you will find
hours of operation and dates of events.
The Club membership roster is produced annually and
distributed to all members in the spring. The roster contains each
member's name, home, business and seasonal (if applicable) address and
phone numbers as well as spouse's name and class of membership. The
roster is strictly for members' personal use.
There are different minimum cycles for the various classes
of membership: Class A, A-1, T and Z have the following three cycles in
which an amount of $350 must be spent on food and beverages (before tip
and tax).
$350.00 -- 2nd quarter -- Feb-May
$350.00 -- 3rd quarter -- June-Aug
$350.00 -- 4th quarter -- Sept-Nov
$1,050.00 Total
If a member's food and beverage purchases fall short of the 'minimum,'
the balance will be billed to the member's account on the last day of
the cycle. Each month during any given cycle, the unspent amount is printed
in the bottom left hand corner of your monthly statement.
Intermediate members follow the same cycle as mentioned above,
but the minimum amount is $70 per quarter, for a total of $210 yearly.
Social and Life members have an annual food and beverage minimum
that runs January through December. Social members are responsible for
spending $500 annually in food and beverage purchases and Life members
must meet a $400 annual food and beverage minimum.
The minimum is calculated by using the net amount of food,
bar and snack bar purchases (before tip and tax are applied).
EXAMPLE:
$50.00 Net
$350.00 Quarterly minimum Feb-May
7.50 Gratuity -50.00
Net goes toward minimum
3.00 Sales Tax $300.00 Remains to be spent against
the minimum
$60.50 Gross
This example shows that $300.00 would have to be spent before the end
of the cycle, or it would be billed as unspent minimum on your
statement.
No, it is a quarterly or annual minimum. You can spend it
all in one month or spread it out over the quarterly/annual period.
Monthly dues vary depending on membership category. Dues
are set by the Board of Directors.
Members are billed as follows:
Dues - Monthly (with the exception of Life members, who are
billed annually)
House Food and Beverage Minimum - Quarterly or Annually
depending upon class
Locker Fee - Annually (if applicable)
Practice Range Fee - Annually (golfing members only)
Handicap Fee - Annually (if applicable)
Club Cleaning and Storage - Annually (if applicable)
Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club Caddie Program - Annually
(golfing members only)
Par Club - Annually (for Class A, Z, L, T, and I other class
participants)
Class "A" members can sell their own membership
or consult the Club Manager for names of possible interested parties.
All transfers or sales of membership must be approved by the Board of
Directors at its monthly meeting, and it is ultimately the
responsibility of the selling member to secure an acceptable
transferee. A selling member remains responsible for his or her dues,
assessments and minimum house until an acceptable replacement is
approved by the Board of Directors.
Class "A" member's equity is the difference
between the selling price of his or her membership and the Clubs
current transfer fee. The transfer fee is retained by the Club. A Class
"A" member has the right to determine the selling price of
his or her stock certificate.
In other words if you sell your membership for $18,000, you would
receive $10,500 (Equity), and the Club keeps $7,500, which is the
Transfer Fee. The member can sell a Class "A" membership at
any price, keeping in mind that $7,500 must be paid to the Club as a
non-negotiable transfer fee.
EXAMPLE:
Transfer Fee (to Club)
$ 7,500
Members
Equity
$10,500
Total Selling Price
$18,000
The Evans Scholars Foundation Par Club provides
scholarships to caddies who display a strong academic record, an
exemplary caddie history and are in need of financial assistance.
Members of private clubs across the country support this foundation,
and through their support it has become the nation's largest college
scholarship program funded entirely by private contributors. The
members of Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club can be proud of the numerous
Grosse Ile caddies who have realized their dreams of a college
education as Evans Scholars. A minimum contribution of $150 is required
to participate in the Par Club. This contribution will be recognized by
the Western Golf Association and is tax-deductible. A motion brought
from the floor at the 1997 Annual Meeting was approved by the voting
members present to authorize the club to automatically bill 100% of all
Class A, A-1, Z and Life members for this program. This automatic
billing will appear on your April statement. If you do not wish to
participate in the program, please so indicate on your payment
remittance, and the Evans Scholars Par Club contribution will be
deducted from your statement.
. Grosse Ile has one of the finest caddie programs in the
area. To support this program, all golfing members are billed $25 per
year to help defray the expense of caddie uniforms, safety helmets,
end-of-year banquet, show-up fees (caddies who come in, but don't get
to caddie) and sending a team to represent the Club at the Golf
Association of Michigan Caddie Tournament. This is billed on your April
statement and is a voluntary contribution.
The Club has numerous committees which welcome member
participation. After all, it is your Club and the various
committees play a vital role in conducting the affairs of the Club. The
committees include:
- By-Laws
- Insurance
- Golf
Services
- Junior
Golf
- Entertainment
- Ladies
Golf Activities
- Finance
- Life
Members
- Future
Planning
- Committee
- Golf
Activities
- Men's
Invitational
- Tennis
- Greens
and Grounds
- Senior
Invitational
- House
Committee
- Swimming
- Membership
- Technology
If you wish to participate on a committee, please contact
the General Manager or a Board Member.
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