Overview:
The Villages Desi** Club is a resident organization subject to the control and policies of the Board of Directors on the Villages Golf and Country Club. The Desi Club is a social organization with the main purpose of giving all members and guests an opportunity to meet and share the Desi culture, customs, music, art, literature and various forms of activities.
** A “Desi” is a person of descent from the Indian sub-continent region (i.e., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and neighboring countries)
Membership:
All residents of The Villages, regardless of national origin, race, color, or religion, who have shown or expressed interest in Desi culture, are eligible to join. Membership will be granted to an applicant after a completed application form is submitted with the annual membership fee paid and accepted by the Villages Desi Club governing body (hereinafter referred to as “Member(s)”). All memberships are renewed annually (on a calendar year basis) upon the payment of the next annual membership fee due. Membership can be terminated with a written notice to the Villages Club for Desis governing body but there will be no refund of any remaining calendar year membership fee.
Please download and print a copy of the membership application, complete the application and hand it over to any of the Executive Committee members: Membership Application Form.
Governing Body: The Villages Desi Club “Executive Committee” is responsible for running all club activities. It consists of five Executive Members - please click this link for more details. Any member can nominate himself/herself to be a candidate for the Executive Committee. The candidates will be voted in each year by the general members of the club. The term of office is 1 calendar year. Any vacancies will be filled by the normal election process.
General meetings: There will be at least one (1) Annual General Meeting in the 4th quarter with a quorum of no less than 10 attendees for the election, transition, and introduction of the new Executive Committee. Regular Executive Committee meeting will be called once a quarter by the President. Any member of the Executive Committee can call a meeting as needed.
Dues: Membership fee is $10 per Member, due on January 1st of the applicable calendar year. Additional fee may be necessary for participants of certain events/activities. For guests who are not Members, their participation in certain events/activities may require payment of additional token non-member fees.
Sub-committees: Sub-committees will be formed specifically for each major event of activities. Executive Member(s) and/or selected volunteer(s) from the general membership will lead each sub-committee as it is formed.
Amendments: Amendments to the By-Laws of the Club will be voted on by the general membership.