Constitution
1. Title.
The title is the ‘BRITISH INSTITUTE OF CLUB MANAGEMENT’
The Institute was formerly known as the Recreation Managers' Association of Great Britain.
2. Objectives.
The objectives of the Institute shall be to:
a. preserve and enhance the standards of club management in Great Britain.
b. provide members with a forum for the exchange of experience, ideas and suggestions.
c. provide an information and education service to members.
d. establish and maintain relations with other bodies having associated interests.
e. lobby, as appropriate, on behalf of the membership.
3. Membership.
There shall be the following classes of membership and entrance to all must be approved by the Board of Directors.
a. Club Membership.
A club registered as trade or business partner with the Route Organisation Ltd. will be deemed to be a club member of the Institute.
b. Individual Members.
Application for Individual membership will be considered from any person who is regularly employed in or involved with the management, supervision or organisation in a club or similar leisure business.
c. Honorary Life Members and Honorary Life Vice Presidents.
Members and other individuals may be granted Honorary Life Membership or Honorary Life Vice Presidency, upon retirement from regular employment in the leisure industry, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, in recognition of notable service to the Institute or its predecessor Association.
d. Retired Members.
Members and other individuals who have retired from the industry may continue in membership as Retired members. There will be a small nominal fee set by the Board of Directors to cover communication costs throughout the year.
e. Commercial Associate Members.
Commercial organisations may, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, be admitted as Commercial Associate Members.
f. Business Partners.
The Institute may appoint from time to time, and at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, a Business Partner or Partners in order to further the objectives of the Institute.
g. Social Members.
Social membership may be granted to individuals who wish to participate in social activities and events organised by the Institute.
4. Rights of Individuals and Club Members.
One representative of each Club holding club membership (see 3a. above), Individual Members, President or Patron, Honorary Life Members or Honorary Life Vice Presidents and Retired Members shall each have voting rights, at any General Meeting of the Institute.
