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MEMBERSHIP & GUEST POLICIES

FOR BSGAC FACILITIES

I. MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES

Each Membership unit shall be issued two membership cards if two names are supplied on the membership application form. No more than two cards will be issued to a unit. Membership cards must be carried at all times and presented for facility use; discounts; and registration for events, activities and classes. A replacement fee of $25 will be charged to replace a lost card.

A. Household and House Guests

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  Members may elect to extend Activity membership privileges to other persons of their household who reside in their unit and to house guests. Members are responsible for the conduct of their family and guests using the facilities.
  
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  Golf Member privileges may not be extended to another person. Household or house guests would be eligible for the Activity membership discount on golf, cart rental and range balls. Student Golf Membership is discounted for members’ children.
  
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  If there are more than two in a household regularly using the facilities, the users’ names should be submitted to the office and will be recorded to the member’s account information. These persons should use one of the two account membership cards when using the facilities.
  
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  A member’s guest should be accompanied by the member whenever possible. If a guest is using the member’s card without the member present, the member should notify the office or Pro Shop to prevent unauthorized use of a card.
  
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  If the member’s guest shall be using the facilities without the member present over a period of time, the member may acquire a temporary Guest Pass from the office for the duration of the guest’s stay. Guests Passes will include the guest’s name and period of stay. Guests must carry and present the cards whenever using the facilities.
  
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  Members’ guests shall have Club house privileges, use of facilities, services, applicable discounts and eligibility for events or activities in accordance with Club policies.
  

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   Tenants of a Unit with Membership
   

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  Members’ registered tenants shall have Club house privileges, use of facilities, services, applicable discounts and eligibility for events or activities in accordance with the Club policies and the membership options of the Owner. Members are responsible for the conduct of their tenants using the club facilities
  
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  A rental unit shall be defined as a unit that is not the primary residence of the owner and not eligible for Florida Homestead Exemption.  The tenants must have a written lease agreement with the owner for the period of stay
  
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  A membership account may only be used by the Owner or Tenant at one time. If the rental unit is the sole local residential unit for the member, the owner shall have no membership privileges during the contracted rental period in which the membership is assigned to the registered tenants.
  
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  Owners with a separate residential unit must have a membership on their residential unit in order to have membership privileges even if their rental unit is not occupied. A Memberships is for those staying in a unit.
  
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  Members must contact the office to register their tenants for use of the BSGAC membership privileges. Their accounts will be so noted in the data base. The office will issue temporary renter’s cards with the tenant’s names, type of membership privileges and the period of stay.
  
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  Tenants must carry and present the temporary renter’s cards whenever using the facilities.
  
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  Activity Membership: Activity membership privileges are extended to all those staying in the unit.
  
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  Golf Membership: A Seasonal or Annual Golf Membership for a Single or Couple may be purchased for a rental unit to be assigned to a specific named individual or couple for the entire period of a rental contract. Others staying in the unit would only have Activity Membership privileges.  Tenants must check in at the Pro Shop desk and may not use the “Self Check In” station.
  
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  A member may fill out a form to have their unit listed on the web page as available units which extend BSGAC membership privileges during the tenant’s stay. This shall be a resource to visitors seeking to experience BSGAC membership.
  

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II. CLUB EVENTS GUEST POLICY

These Guest Policies apply to those guests who are not part of the household and are not house guests. Please see Section I. Membership Privileges for household and house guest privileges.

A. General Policy

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  Event guest privileges may be limited by the Club, from time to time, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Club and its management.
  
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  The Club may post some events to exclude all outside guests or establish a special date at which guests may be accommodated if an event is not sold out. Such exclusions or requirements will be posted with the individual event information.
  
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  An event guest who is not a house guest shall not have any membership privileges nor be eligible for any Club discounts except for bar service during the event
  

B. Guest of Single Members: A single member may bring a guest to Club Events regardless of the home address of the guest unless otherwise posted for the event.

C. Family Members as Guests: Members may bring immediate family members (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren) regardless of home address unless otherwise posted for the event.

D. Non-Family as Guests: Non family guests must reside outside the BSGAC Marina and surrounding communities and may be permitted for some events as posted for the event.

III. PUBLIC ACCESS PRIVILEGES

Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club provides recreation and socialization for its members. The public is invited to experience the benefits and enjoyment of the Club and its facilities through limited public guest access in accordance with Club policy.

The Club maintains an email list for visitors wishing to receive communications about the Club and its offerings throughout the year. Visitors to the Club are encouraged to request to be placed on the email list to keep up to date with what is available.

A. LINKSIDE CAFÉ

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  The public is invited to dine for breakfast and lunch. Some Buffet offerings are also made available to the public. Hours and offerings vary throughout the year. Refer to the current brochure, visit the web site or contact the Club Office or Linkside Café for information.
  
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  Linkside Social Events are not available to the public.
  
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  Linkside Café may also be booked with or without a meal and bar service for meetings, or socials. Contact the Club Office for more information, fees, availability and forms.
  

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   GOLF
   

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  Public day rounds may be booked 3 days in advance as available.
  
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  Rates for public play and cart rental vary throughout the year. Refer to the rates on the Club brochure, visit the web page or contact the Pro Shop.
  
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  Public players may not participate in morning golf leagues, tournaments or events unless specifically invited for a special invitational event.
  
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  The public may use the Practice Areas with the purchase of a round of golf and/or a bucket of range balls.
  
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  Handicap service may be purchased at the Pro Shop.
  
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  Summer Reciprocals with other Golf Clubs are offered. Refer to the Reciprocal Brochure, visit the web page or contact the Pro Shop.
  
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  The Pro Shop provides gift items, apparel and golf items available for purchase by the public. Golf clubs are available for rent.
  
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  Golf Pro, Ray Davis, offers lessons and golf clinics. Contact the Pro Shop.
  

C. ACTIVITY CENTER: The Activity Center programs including The Anglers Club, The Bulls Club and the Photography Club are available to members only and there is no public access to their regular programs.
Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club Office Phone: [phone]

24315 Vincent Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33955-4696 Pro Shop Phone: [phone] or 239-334-2542

Fax: [phone] or 941-637-1667 Linkside Café Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] Website: www.bsgac.org
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