GRF Policy Regarding Clubs
Clubs are a big part of Leisure World life.
Over the years, the GRF has developed policies to ensure orderly and fair access to amenities by the scores of clubs that thrive here.
Below is a rundown of rules that govern LW clubs.
GRF Policy 1406-50, Item 5, states: “Although members are allowed to invite guests, no club may advertise or publicize its activities so as to imply its membership or events are open to non-GRF members.”
CLUB ETIQUETTE and POLICIES With the prolific use of social media, postings and ads for club events sometimes show up on the internet.
It is incumbent upon club officers to educate their members about the policies governing clubs.
Promoting an event on trust property outside of Leisure World is strictly prohibited.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Electronic newsletters should be shared exclusively with club members, including disclaimers saying that such events are closed to non-GRF members.
• Although club members may invite guests, it should be emphasized that the shareholder/ member who invites the guest must accompany him or her at all times.
• Clubs may not advertise any activity that is in violation of state, local or federal law. For example, raffles and other games of chance are illegal and cannot be promoted, unless a club is a registered charitable organization or other non-profit with a license to conduct a lottery.
• The GRF provides ample opportunity for promoting clubs via the LW Weekly, electronic bulletin boards and the www.lwsb.com website.
• Clubs may submit articles to the LW Weekly by the end of business on Thursdays to be published the following week.
• Clubs may submit contact and meeting information or even have a link to a webpage under the Active Living tab on www.lwsb.com.
• The Recreation Department will post a flyer on electronic screens in all clubhouses and will create the artwork gratis upon request and submission of an application to the Recreation Department.
• Clubs should contact the Reservations Office to clarify their particular situations before advertising.
• All policies concerning clubhouse usage are available for review at www.lwsb.com; search under GRF/Policies/ Recreation.
For more information, contact the Reservations Office by emailing kathyt@lwsb.com.
